1、高一延安中学阅读训练20篇AThe Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place. Now it is an ecological disaster area. Naurus heartbreaking story could have one good consequence other countries might learn from its mistakes. For thousands of years, Polynesian people lived the remote island of Nauru,
2、far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island. However, because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first. The whaling ships and other
3、 traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol. These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the population from 1,400 to 900. Naurus real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phospha
4、te (磷酸盐)on the island. In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which a very important fertilizer for farming. The company began mining the phosphate. A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it is a strip mine. When a company strip-mines, it removes the top layer of
5、 soil. Then it takes away the material it wants. Strip mining totally destroys the land. Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon. In 1968, Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world. Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its p
6、hosphate. Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars. In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized that they had a terrible problem their phosphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and t
7、hey had nothing. By 2000, Nauru was financially ruined. Experts say that it would take approximately $433,600,000 and more than 20 years to repair the island. This will probably never happen. 56. What might be the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To seek help for Naurus problems.B. To give a w
8、arning to other countriesC. To show the importance of money D. To tell a heartbreaking story of a war.57. What was Nauru like before the Europeans came?A. Rich and powerful B. Modern and open C. Peaceful and attractive D. Greedy and aggressive58. The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from _. A.
9、soil pollutionB. phosphate overmining C. farming activity D. whale hunting 59. Which of the following was a cause of Naurus financial problem?A. Its leaders misused the moneyB. It spent too much repairing the island C. Its phosphate mining cost much money D. It lost millions of dollars in the civil
10、war.60. What can we learn about Nauru from the last paragraph?A. The ecological damage is difficult to repair.B. The leaders will take the experts words seriously. C. The island was abandoned by the Nauruans D. The phosphate mines were destroyed BOne of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford
11、 English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the de
12、finition but also the history of the word and quotations (引文)showing how it was used. This was a huge task. So Murrary had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers respon
13、ded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American Surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire,” 50 miles from Oxford. Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the
14、 next years, he became one of the staffs most valued contributors. But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897， Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the
15、Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally insane. Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum
16、grounds. In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend. Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of
17、 them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient. 61. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _. A. came out before minor died B. was edited by an American volunteer C. included the English words invented by MurrayD. was intended to be the most ambitious E
18、nglish dictionary62. How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers. B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.C. He provided a great number of words and quotationsD. he went to England to work with Murray. 63. Why did Dr. Minor refuse t
19、o visit Oxford?A. He was shut in an asylumB. He lived far from OxfordC. He was busy writing a bookD. He disliked traveling 64. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because _.A. they both served in the Civil War. B. They had a common interest in wordsC. Minor recovered with the help of Mu
20、rrayD. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor65. Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?A. Brave and determined B. Cautious and friendly C. Considerate and optimisticD. Unusual and scholarly 66. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The history of the English language.B. The frien
21、dship between Murray and Minor C. Minor and the first Oxford English DictionaryD. Broadmoor Asylum and is patients CSan Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.
22、 The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars. The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to
23、 avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over. One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that days
24、coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会).The Council approved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge “Nutty Narrows.”After architects designed the br
25、idge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started Construction, They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水带). It cost 1,000. It didnt take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The sto
26、ry was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became know in newspapers all over the world. In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the
27、completion ceremony of the new bridge. Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project. 67. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to _. A. offer squirrels a place to eat nutsB. set up a local land
28、markC. help improve traffic D. protect squirrels68. What happened over the coffee break discussion?A. The committee got the Councils blessing. B. The squirrel bridge idea was bornC. A councilwoman named the bridgeD. A squirrel was found dead. 69. What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ro
29、pes” probably means in the text?A. passing them a ropeB. Directing them to store food for winterC. Teaching them a lessonD. Showing them how to use the bridge.70. Which of the following is true of the squirrel bridge?A. It was replaced by a longer one. B. It was built from wood and metal C. it was r
30、ebuilt after years of use D. It was designed by Bill Hutch. 71. What can we learn about Amos Peters?A. He is remembered for his love of animals.B. He donated $1,000 to build the bridgeC. He was a member of the City CouncilD. He was awarded a medal for building the bridge. DFor those who are tired do
31、ing the laundry, Samsung has found an answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app(application). Strange though it may seem “my wife already does that” was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electr
32、onics Show (CES) this week Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort to make them “smart”.Last year, it was a refrigerator that tweeted. This year, its Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can
33、 tell you when your groceries are going bad. The washers and dryers, available starting in the spring, connect to any smartphone through a downloadable application. The phone can then be used as a remote control, so the machines can be turned on and off while their owners is at work or on the bus. S
34、amsung says its not just something new the app connection actually has some practical uses. “If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out, you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when come home, so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spo
35、kesperson Amy Schmidt. The company also says that with electricity rate(电价)varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the machines are used can help save money. Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do enable laziness. Rather than gett
36、ing up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV. 72. What can be inferred from the common response of the attendees at the CES?A. The machine will be a big success.B. their wives like doing the laundry.C. The machine is unrelated to the
37、ir life.D. This kind of technology is familiar to them. 73. What can we learn about the new laundry machines?A. They can tell you when your clothes need washingB. They can be controlled with a smartphone C. They are difficult to operateD. They are sold at a low price74. We can conclude form Samsungs
38、 statements that _.A. the app connection makes life easierB. it is better to dry clothes in the morningC. smartphone can shorten the drying time D. we should refresh clothes back at home75. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. The laundry should be frequently checked B. Lazy people like us
39、ing such machinesC. Good technologies also cause problems D. Television may help do the laundry. （阅读答案： 56-60 BCBAA 61-65 DCABD 66-70 CDBDC 71-75 ADBAC ） AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some ofthese places: . Visit art museums. They offer a variety of acti
40、vities to excite your kids interest. Manyoffer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts. . Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models t
41、o rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. . Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conduc
42、ted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. . Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-la
43、nds are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building.When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.56. If a child is interested in the
44、universe, he probably will visitA. a Youtheater B. an art museum C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum57. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.58. What does hands-on science mean in the la
45、st paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids. B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids science work. D. Reading science books.59. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide. D. A news report. BHoney from the African forest is not
46、only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get thathoney is to find a wild bees nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up intrees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, thou
47、gh, people and animals looking forhoney have a strange and unexpected helper - a little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees nest. So, when it finds
48、a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When t
49、hey finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax,
50、 but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.60. Why is it difficult to find a wi
51、ld bees nest?A. Its small in size. B. Its hidden in trees.C. Its covered with wax. D. Its hard to recognize.61. What do the words the follower in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. A bee. B. A bird.C. A honey seeker. D. A beekeeper.62. The honey guide is special in the way .A. it gets its food B. it goes to ch
52、urchC. it sings in the forest D. it reaches into bees nests63. What can be the best title for the text?A. Wild Bees B. Wax and HoneyC. Beekeeping in Africa D. Honey-Lovers Helper CAbout twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio（影棚）to take part in a crowd-scene. A
53、lthough our act would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things. We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path.Very soon, bright lights were turned on and the big movie-camera waswheeled int
54、o position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking along the path. A big fan began blowing tiny white
55、feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in snow. Two more fans were turned on, and a strong wind blew through the trees. The picture looked so real that it made us feel cold. The next scene was a complete contrast(对比).The way it was filmed was quite unusual. Pictures taken on an island
56、 in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the waters edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought into the studio! Since it was our turn ne
57、xt, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film ”Stars”! 64. Who is the author?A. A cameraman. B. A film director.C. A crowd-scene actor D. A workman for scene setting65. What made the author
58、feel cold?A. The heavy snowfall. B. The man-made scene.C. The low temperature. D. The film being shown.66. What would happen in the three minutes mentioned, in the last paragraph?A. A new scene would be filmed. B. More stars would act in the film.C. The author would leave the studio. D. The next sce
59、ne would be prepared. DGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after
60、many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins Twinkle, twinkle, little star or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation
61、is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it. In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, andplaying baseball long after we have learned
62、 them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as Twinkle, twinkle, little star and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn. The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule. that we forget rather quickly the things t
63、hat we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood. The law of overleatning explains why crammingJ(突击学习)for an examination, thoughit may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject
64、well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for ones future development.67.Whatthe main idea of Paragraph 1A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have
65、 a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.“D. Stories for children are easy to remember.1. The author explains the law of overlearning by A. presenting research findings B. setting down general rules C. making a comparison D. using examples69. According to the auth
66、or, being able to use multiplication tables isA. a result of overlearning B. a special case of cramming C. a skill to deal with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies70.What is the authors opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams. B. Its helpful only in a limited w
67、ay.C. Its possible to result in poor memory. D. It increases students learning interest.（阅读答案：56-60 C C B C B 61-65 C A D C B 66-70 A A D A B (A)ASK LASKASYOUVE GOT QUESTIONS, SHES GOT ANSWERSQMy children go to a primary school where they are not allowed to play football in the playground for fear t
68、hat a child might be hurt. Besides, now the school says there must be no homework because the local secondary school cant keep up with the amount of homework given in the primary school. Can the school do this? Puzzled DadAIt cant if enough parents do something about it. It is not just schools. We l
69、ive in a society which wishes to get rid of risk. However, schools should have a little common sense and courage. Children need risk if they arc to grow up self-sufficient and confident. They need homework, too, if they are to fulfill their academic potential. Complain, loudly.QI have a beautiful te
70、enage daughter who spends an hour making up her face in front of the mirror every day. I tell her to go easy. She just gets mad or bursts into tears. How can I make her understand shes beautiful the way she is. Plain MomAYou cant. Your daughter is at the age when shes trying to look beautiful, tryin
71、g on new masks. And if her friends all dress up as she docs, youre in for an extra hard time. Support her and tell her shes beautiful even if she looks ridiculous for now. Then invite her to join you for a day at a spa (健康美容中心). Let her try various looks until shes comfortable in her own skin.65. Wh
72、y are the children not allowed to play football in the playground?A. The school is afraid that children might be injured.B. The school is not sensible and confident.C. The children dont have enough time to do homework.D. The children may fail to fulfill their academic potential.66. What disturbs Pla
73、in Mom is that her daughter_.A. becomes mad B. cries a lotC. spends much rime before the mirror D. is not beautiful enough67. The solution to Plain Moms problem is to_.A. make her daughter look less ridiculousB. let her daughter dress up like her friendsC. make her daughter go to a spa every weekD.
74、let her daughter feel herself what beauty is (B)Zoe Chambers was a successful PR (Public Relations) consultant and life was going well she had a great job, a beautiful flat and a busy social life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of wo
75、rk. The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through. she said. After everything Id done for the company, they dismissed me by text! I was so angry and I just didnt feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.Then, Zoe received an invitation from an ol
76、d school friend, Kathy, to come and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in north-west Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, ten months later, she is still on the farm.The moment I arrived at Kathys farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to s
77、tay. said Zoe. Everything about my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. Its a hard life, physically very tiring. she says. In London 1 was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tire
78、dness. Here, all 1 need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathys wonderful dinners.Zoe says she has never felt bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been leaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been he
79、lping with the lambing watching a lamb being born is unbelievable, she says, Its one of the most moving experiences Ive ever had. I could never go back to city life now.68. When working as a PR consultant in London, Zoe thought she lived a _life.A. satisfying B. tough C. meaningless D. boring69. The
80、 most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathys farm is that_.A. Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant B. Kathy persuaded her to do soC. Zoe got tired of the city life D. Zoe loved Wales more than London70. How docs Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage?A. Tiresome and troubleso
81、me. B. Romantic and peacefulC. Mentally exhausting but healthy D. Physically tiring but rewarding.71. Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Where there is a will, there is a way.C. A misfortune may turn out a blessing. D. Kill tw
82、o birds with one stone.(C)A study involving 8,500 teenagers from all social backgrounds found that most of them are ignorant when it comes to money. The findings, the first in a series of reports from NatWest that has started a five-year research project into teenagers and money, arc particularly wo
83、rrying as this generation of young people is likely to be burdened with greater debts man any before.University tuition fees (学费) are currently capped at 3,000 annually, but this will be reviewed next year and the Government is under enormous pressure to raise the ceiling.In the research, the teenag
84、ers were presented with die terms of four different loans but 76 per cent failed to identify the cheapest. The young people also predicted that they would be earning on average 31.000 by the age of 25, although the average salary for those aged 22 to 29 is just 17,815. The teenagers expected to be i
85、n debt when they finished university or training, although half said that they assumed the debts would be less than 10.000. Average debts for graduates are 12，363.Stephen Moir, head of community investment at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group which owns NatWest, said. The more exposed young people ar
86、e to financial issues, and the younger they become aware of them, the more likely they arc to become responsible, forward-planning adults who manage their finances confidently and effectively.Ministers are deeply concerned about the financial pressures on teenagers and young people because of studen
87、t loans and rising housing costs. They have just introduced new lessons in how to manage debts. Nikki Fairweather, aged 15, from St Helens, said that she had benefited from lessons on personal finance, but admitted that she still had a lot to learn about money.72. Which of the following can be found
88、 from the five-year research project?A. Students understand personal finances differently.B. University tuition fees in England have been rising.C. Teenagers tend to overestimate their future earnings.D. The students payback ability has become a major issue.73. The phrase to raise the ceiling in par
89、agraph 2 probably means _.A. to raise the student loans B. to improve the school facilitiesC. to increase the upper limit of the tuition D. to lift the school building roofs74. According to Stephen Moir, students_.A. are too young 10 be exposed 10 financial issuesB. should learn 10 manage their fina
90、nces wellC. should maintain a positive attitude when facing loansD. benefit a lot from lessons on personal finance75. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many British teenagers do not know money matters wellB. Teenagers in Britain are heavily burdened with debts.C. Financial planning is a required
91、 course at college.D. Young people should become responsible adults.(D)The world economy has run into a brick wall. Despite countless warnings in recent years about the need to address a potential hunger crisis in poor countries and an energy crisis worldwide, world leaders failed to think ahead. Th
92、e result is a global food crisis. Wheat, corn and rice prices have more than doubled in the past two years. And oil prices have increased more than three times since the start of 2004. These food-price increases. combined with increasing energy costs, will slow if not stop economic growth in many pa
93、rts of the world and will even affect political stability. Practical solutions to these problems do exist, but well have to start thinking ahead and acting globally.Here are three steps to ease the current food crisis and avoid the potential for a global crisis. The first is to promote the dramatic
94、success of Malawi, a country in southern Africa, which three years ago established a special fund to help its farmers get fertilizer and seeds with high productivity. Malawis harvest doubled after just one year. An international fund based on the Malawi model would cost a mere $10 per person annuall
95、y in the rich world, or S10 billion altogether.Second, the U.S. and Europe should abandon their policies of paying partly for the change of food into biofuels. The U.S. government gives farmers a taxpayer-financed payment of 51 cents per gallon of ethanol (乙醇) changed from corn. There may be a case
96、for biofuels produced on lands that do not produce foods tree crops, grasses and wood products but theres no case for the government to pay to put the worlds dinner into the gas tank.Third, we urgently need to weather-proof die worlds crops as soon and as effectively as possible. For a poor farmer,
97、sometimes something as simple as a farm pond - which collects rainwater to be used in dry weather can make the difference between a good harvest and a bad one. The world has already committed to establishing a Climate Adaptation hind to help poor regions climate-proof vital economic activities such
98、as food production and health care but has not yet acted upon the promise.76. An international fund based on the Malawi model would_.A. cost each of the developed countries $10 billion per yearB. aim to double the harvest in southern African countries In a yearC. decrease the food prices as well as
99、the energy pricesD. give poor farmers access to fertilizer and highly productive seeds77. With the second step, the author expresses the idea that _.A. it is not wise to change food crops into gasB. it is misleading to put tree crops into the gas tankC. we should get alternative forms of fuel in any
100、 wayD. biofuels should be developed on a large scale78. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. A rain-collecting pond is a simple safeguard against dry weal.B. A Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to help poor.C. The world has made a serious promise to build farm ponds
101、.D. It makes a great difference whether we develop wood products or not.79. In the passage, the author calls on us to_.A. slow down but not to stop economicB. develop tree crops, grasses and wood productsC. achieve economic growth and political stabilityD. act now so as to relieve the global food sh
102、ortage阅读答案：（A篇）65-67. A C D （B篇）68-71 AADC （C篇）72-75 CCBA （D篇）76-79 DAADA I came to study in the United States a year ago .Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court.After the accident .my roomma
103、te called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done. I was astonished. He had good reason to charge me, he said. And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible for my injury, Id h
104、ave to have a good lawyer. And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer .Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him. But every day I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and ofte
105、n stop treating one so as to see another. Yet he charged me $115 each time .The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $215. My lawyer was all smiles the first time we met. But after that he avoided seeing me at all. He knew very well the other party was responsible for the
106、accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided to dismiss him. And he made me pay him $770. Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Due to my inexperience, I told the insurance company the date I was leaving America. Knowing that, they
107、played for timeand I left without getting a cent.65. The authors roommate offered to help him because_.A. he felt sorry for the authorB. he thought it was a chance to make some moneyC. he knew the doctor was a very good oneD. he wanted the author to have a good lawyer66. A good doctor is essential f
108、or the author to _.A. be properly treatedB. talk with the person responsible for the accidentC. recover before he leaves AmericaD. eventually get the responsible party to pay for his injury67. Both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very_.A. friendly B. selfish C. professional D. busy68.
109、What conclusion can you draw from the story?A. Going to court is something very common in America.B. One must be very careful while driving a car.C. There are more bad sides in America than good sides.D. Money is more important than other things in the US. B We often hear people talking about a gene
110、ration gap (代沟). The name is new, but the idea isold. Young people and their parents dont understand each other. The world has always kept changing. During the second century after Christ a wise man said, “Bury me on my face because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.” There has
111、 always been a gap between generations, but more people talk about it now. Old Mr. Ellis thinks he understands what has happened. “When I was a boy, I thought the world was a beautiful place. My life was very pleasant. But when I was older, I learned about people who were treated badly, people who d
112、idnt have enough to eat. I wanted to help them, and I married a girl who wanted to help them, too. We went to meetings and talked a lot, but it didnt seem to make much difference. ” “Our children grew up in a world at war. They didnt know when the fighting would stop. They wanted their children to h
113、ave nice clothes and toys. They didnt want to think about the future. They thought nothing could be done about it.” “Now I have grandchildren, and they have their own ideas. They are trying to make the world better. They are trying to help other people. Theyre making people listen to them. I am prou
114、d of their generation.”69. The wise man mentioned in the text told people to bury him on his face so that when everything is turned upside down he will _.A. lie on his stomach B. lie on his backC. stand quietly D. sit in peace70. Which generation is/was more efficient in making the world better one?
115、A. Mr. Ellis generation. B. His childrens generation.C. His grandchildrens generation. D. None of the above.71. What is the writers attitude towards the generation gap?A. Unacceptable. B. Awful. C. Funny. D. Common.阅读答案：（A篇）65-68 BDBD （B篇）69-71 BCDReading (A)I really love my job because I enjoy work
116、ing with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career (职业) I wasnt an excellent student because I didnt do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do
117、 and found I didnt have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasnt the type to have a career.I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasnt too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the e
118、vening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, shed give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didnt often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.One Sunday, I was in the park with the children,
119、 and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didnt think I would be accepted because I didnt take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local c
120、ollege and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.Now Ive got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could ha
121、ve a career, even if you arent top of the class at school.( ) 16. When staying with the two girls family, the author.A. was paid for extra workB. often worked long hoursC. got much help from her bossD. took a day off every other week( ) 17. Why did the author leave her first job?A.She found a full-t
122、ime job.B.She was fed up with children.C.She decided to attend a part-time course.D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.() 18. What has the author learned from her own experiences?A.Less successful students can still have a career.B.Qualifications are necessary for a career.C.Hard work make
123、s an excellent student.D.One must choose the job she likes.(B)Good tool design is important in the prevention of overuse injuries. Well-designed tools and equipment will require less force to operate them and prevent awkward (别扭的) hand positions. They will allow the worker to keep the elbows (肘) nex
124、t to the body to prevent damage to the shoulder and arm.Overuse injuries can therefore be prevented or reduced if the employer provides, and workers use: power tools rather than having to use muscle(肌肉) power tools with specially designed handles that allow the wrist(手腕) to keep straight. This means
125、 that hands and wrists are kept in the same position as they would be if they were hanging relaxed at a persons sideBend the tool, not the wrist: tools with handles that can be held comfortably by the whole hand. This means having a selection of sizesremember that tools that provide a comfortable fi
126、rm hold for a person with a very large hand may be of no use for someone with a very small hand. This is a particularly important consideration for women who may use tools originally designed for men. tools that do not press fingers (or flesh) between the handles, and whose handles do not have sharp
127、 edges or a small surface area.() 19. What is the best title for the passage?A.Good tool Design for WomenB.Importance of Good Tool DesignC.Tool Design and Prevention of InjuriesD.Overuse of Tools and Worker Protection() 20. Which of the following describes a well-designed tool?A. Its kept close to t
128、he body.B. It fully uses muscle power.C. It makes users feel relaxed.D. Its operated with more force.() 21. What is important for a tool itself?A. The effective use of the tool.B. The way of operating the tool.C. The proper design of the handle. D. The purpose of bending the wrist.() 22. In choosing
129、 tools for women, of the handle is the most important.A. the size B. the edge C. the shapeD. the position(C)China Mobile, the countrys largest mobile communications operator, has accounted for nearly 40 percent of revenues (税收） in the domestic telecom market. That puts it at the top of the six major
130、 telecom operators in the nation, according to the latest official statistics.The other five are: China Telecom, 31. 1 percent; China Netcom, 16. 6 percent; and China Unicom, 13.4 percent; China Satellite Communications Corp and China Railcom, 1.5 percent.Mobile communications and the IP phone busin
131、ess have gradually replaced traditional long-distance calls. Mobile communications account for 28. 5 percent of the total long-distance communications business. IP phones have 41. 4 percent, while traditional long-distance calls are down to 30.1 percent.In another ranking, Nokia, Motorola, Bird, TCL
132、 and Siemens came in as the top five mobile phone sellers in China in the first half of this year, according to South Daily. The report also says that during this period, China produced 82 million handsets (including GSM, GPRS and CDMA phones) and sold 80 million. Of the phones sold, 37 million were
133、 exported to other countries.Analysts point out that Chinas lack of key technologies and its heavy dependence on overseas technologies have proved to be an obstacle for the development of home-made phone makers.( ) 23. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A.China Mobile is Ch
134、inas largest mobile phone sellersiB.China Mobile is Chinas largest mobile communications operator.C.China Mobile has covered nearly two fifths of the income in the telecom market in China.D.China Mobile has taken the first place in the telecom market.( ) 24. Mobile communications have gradually take
135、n the place of.A. IP phone serviceB. traditional long-distance callsC. traditional telephonesD. telecom operators( ) 25. Which word has the similar meaning to the underlined word obstacle?A. DifficultyB. Difference C. Puzzle D. Factor( ) 26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.
136、China has had quite advanced key technologiesB.China produced and sold most of the mobile phones to other countriesC.Mobile communications account for the most part of the total long-distance communicationsD.Nokia is a very popular foreign phone seller阅读答案：16-18 BCA 19-22 CDCA 23-26 ABAD (A) The two
137、-week vacation at the end of summer school ended yesterday. Kevin had gone nowhere during his vacation. He had the money, but he hated to travel alone. He used to take vacations with Gary, his youngest brother, but they had a big argument at the end of their last vacation. Each of them had spent the
138、 last three years waiting for the other to apologize.Kevin did not feel good about being on non-speaking terms with his favorite brother. But he was not going to ask for forgiveness when, in his mind, this whole misunderstanding was his brothers fault.So Kevins summer vacation was spent in his own “
139、back yard.” As usual, he had planned to clean up his apartment. As usual, two weeks later his apartment looked just as it had two weeks before.He did do one thing new and different during his vacation. There was a new coffee shop on Foothill Street. It served 25 varieties of delicious coffee at reas
140、onable prices, and the staff was genuinely friendly. The shop was air-conditioned at a slightly chilly temperature. About eight small round tables were inside. Outside were four bigger tables. Each had four white metal chairs around it, and several big umbrellas provided shade. Even on hot afternoon
141、s, there was usually a pleasant breeze.Kevin visited the coffee shop four times during his vacation. He always sat at a table outside by himself and read the free daily paper. Each day he was there, he read most of the newspaper articles while he enjoyed two cups of coffee.Between articles, he took
142、breaks by watching the nearby traffic and pedestrians. The coffee shop was next to a huge parking lot. The lot was for customers of a grocery store, movie rental store, pharmacy, bank, and restaurant. Kevin considered his outdoor seat the perfect place for one of his favorite activitiespeople watchi
143、ng.The coffee shop, with its excellent location and coffee, had helped make his vacation a pleasant one. But he knew in his heart, had his brother been there to join him just one day, his vacation would have been a perfect one. 65. Why didnt Kevin go anywhere during his vacation？A. Because he was sh
144、ort of money.B. Because he didnt like traveling.C. Because he had no company.D. Because he had to clean up his apartment.66. What did Kevin do in his vacation?A. He cleaned up his apartment.B. He had a big argument with Gary.C. He worked in a parking lot.D. He stayed at home most of the time.67. Whi
145、ch of the following is NOT mentioned about the coffee house?A. It served delicious coffee of different flavors.B. It had an effective air-conditioning system. C. It was often crowded with local customers.D. It provided free newspapers for customers.(B) The Campus BookstoreBookies, the campus booksto
146、re is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.Bookies is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.There
147、are more than just textbooks at bookies. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.TEXTBOOK RETURNS1) Do I need my receipt to return books
148、?Yes.2) How long do I have to return books?Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.3) What if I wrote my name in the book?Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.4) Wha
149、t happens if I miss the last day for return?We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program. 5) hat if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds
150、are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.BUYBACKS1) What books do you buy back?We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.2) How much do I get for my
151、books?If bookies is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.3) What happens to the books that I sell?Books for bookies are processed by our staff and sold to student
152、s at 75% of the new retail price. 4) What condition do my books need to be in?Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Highlighting, notes and markings on the pages are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased bac
153、k unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books. Bookstore HoursMondayThursday 9:00am6:00pmFriday 9:00am5:00pm Saturday and Sunday Closed68.The intended readers of this passage are _.A. Book dealersB. University studentsC. PublishersD. Campus staff69. The underli
154、ned word “defective” can best be replaced by _.A. latestB. adaptedC. newD. faulty70.Bookies will not buy back your used textbook if _.A. the cover of the book is missing B. there are markings and notes on the pagesC. you have lost the sales receiptD. you miss the last day for return71.Which of the f
155、ollowing is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Bookies is a place for students to buy their course textbooks.B. Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks.C. Books bought in bookies can be returned within ten working days.D. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold t
156、o students.(C)Traditional surgical procedures require surgeons to make large incisions(伤口) in a patients body in order to gain access to the internal organs. It was once common for heart surgeons, who perform highly specialized and complex procedures, to make long incisions in a patients chest and t
157、hen split the breastbone to reach the heart. Patients who undergo surgery are often at the risk of infection, as bacteria can infect the cut in the skin. In addition, there is often a lengthy recovery period.A surgical technique known as “keyhole surgery” has become more common in recent years. In g
158、eneral, the surgeon will make a couple of small incisions around the area where the operation is going to be performed. Tubes are pushed into the holes, and a tiny camera, which is called an endoscope, is put into the body. The camera is attached to a large monitor screen that is positioned so that
159、the doctor can see it while he performs the operation. In addition to the camera, doctors also push their tiny surgical instruments through the tubes. The awkward part of keyhole surgery is that it is counterintuitive; that is to say, if a surgeon wants to move the tool to the left, he or she must p
160、ush it to the right.Other advancements in technology are also being used today in the OR (operation room). A new machine called the “da Vinci Surgical System” has been tested in hospitals in the U.S. Unlike keyhole surgery, the da Vincis robots moving parts are designed to imitate the natural hand a
161、nd wrist movement of a surgeon, thus providing better control and sensitivity. The system is controlled by a surgeon from a console(控制台). Sitting at a console a few feet from the patient, the surgeon can perform an operation by holding and moving highly sensitive pads that enable him or her to contr
162、ol the instruments. The area of the body on which the surgeon is working is enlarged on a screen, which is attached to the console. This gives surgeons a realistic three-dimensional view of the area similar to what they would see during a traditional surgical procedure.Although the da Vinci Surgical
163、 System is undergoing some trials for some procedures, it has been welcomed as revolutionary by many surgeons. Patients with serious illnesses must still undergo major surgery, but the smaller incisions and less invasive procedures typically mean that a shorter recovery time is needed. In some cases
164、, the patients stay in the hospital has been cut in half when the da Vinci Surgical System was used. On the downside, some operations have taken up to fifty minutes longer because surgeons are inexperienced at using the new technology. As surgeons become more familiar with the machines, the time nee
165、ded for surgical procedures is likely to decrease.72. What can be learned about the traditional surgery according to the passage?A. The cost of the traditional surgery is very high. B. It often leaves a large wound in a persons body.C. Long incisions are made in a patients chest.D. The incision is o
166、ften infected after the operation.73. Which of the following is one DISADVANTAGE of keyhole surgery?A. It requires the use of long, thin tools and a tiny camera.B. The doctor can not view the inside of the patients body clearly.C. The direction in which a doctor moves the surgical tools is reversed.
167、D. An endoscope has to be inserted into the patients body in advance.74. The da Vinci Surgical System differs from keyhole surgery in that _.A. requires that a surgeon make more small incisions on a patientB. reduces the amount of time it takes to perform a surgical procedureC. allows the surgeon to
168、 use the surgical instruments more sensitivelyD. eliminates the need for surgeons to make large incisions on patients75. The passage mainly tells the reader _.A. the challenges brought about by new technology B. the benefits and drawbacks of the da Vinci Surgical SystemC. the reflections on the deve
169、lopment in medical scienceD. the application of new technologies in modern surgery(D)Bee MovieBarry B. Benson is a graduate bee fresh out of college who has been discouraged at his lone career choice: making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barrys life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New Yo
170、rk City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans are mass consumers of honey and decides to sue the human race for stealing bees honey.Genres: Comedy and AnimationRunning Time: 1 hr. 30 min.Release Date: November 2nd, 2007 (wide)Distributors: Paramount PicturesU.S. Box Office: $125,196,0
171、72National Treasure: Book of SecretsTreasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination (暗杀) of Abraham Lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin John Wilkes Booths diary.Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller and SequelRunning
172、Time: 2 hrs. 3 min.Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide)Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures DistributionU.S. Box Office: $170,870,795P. S. I Love YouA grieving young widow discovers that her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed in 10 messages, delivered anonymously, intended to ease
173、her out of grief and transition her to a new life.Genres: Drama and aptationRunning Time: 1 hr. 59 min.Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide)Distributors :Warner Bros. Pictures DistributionU.S. Box Office: $39,202,724One Missed CallBeth Raymond is shocked when she witnesses the gruesome deaths of
174、two friends just days apart. Even more disturbing, she knows that both of them had received chilling cell phone messages actual recordings of their own horrifying last moments. Impossibly, the calls were received days before they died, but each death occurred precisely when and how the messages fore
175、told.Genres: Suspense/Horror and RemakeRunning Time: 1 hr. 27 min.Release Date: January 4th, 2008 (wide)Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures DistributionU.S. Box Office: $12,511,47376. According to the information, if you are interested in a cartoon film, you will see the film released on _.A. Decemb
176、er 21st, 2007 B. December 21st, 2007C. November 2nd, 2007 D. January 4th, 200877. If a person is fond of watching a film with an exciting plot, involving crime, he will probably like_.A. Bee Movie& P. S. I Love You B. Bee Movie & National Treasure: Book of Secrets.C. P. S. I Love You & One Missed Ca
177、ll.D. National Treasure: Book of Secrets & One Missed Call.78. In the film One Missed Call, Beth Raymond is greatly disturbed because _.A. she received chilling cell phone messagesB. she witnessed the deaths of two friends in the hospitalC. she foretold the horrifying last moments of her friendsD. two of her friends died in the way foretold by the cell phone massages that had been received days before阅读答案：65-67 CDC68-71 BDAB72-75 BCCD 7678 C D D