1、阅读理解AA lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal (正面的) attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about being late on the job. Although there
2、was a good reason for Sams being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer. His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech.Yet, Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room(更衣室); ever
3、yone was hard at work. Sams supervisor came up to him. Suddenly, Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. “How do you do!” he said. “Im Sam Maynard. Im applying for a job, which, I understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?”The room exploded in laughter.
4、 The supervisor clamped off a smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win, a laugh.Humor is a most effective, yet frequently neglected, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologi
5、zing, saying “no”, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, its the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians on television are do
6、ing more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum.56. Why was Sam late for his job?A. Because he was ill.B. Because he got up late.C. Because he was caught in a traffic jam.D. He was busy applying for a new job.57. The main idea of this passage is _. A. Sam Maynard sav
7、ed his job with humorB. humor is important in our livesC. early bird gets the wormD. humor can solve racial discriminations58. The phrase “clamped off” in Paragraph 3 means _.A. tried to hold back B. tried to set C. charged D. gave out59. Which of the following statements can we infer from the passa
8、ge?A. Many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.B. It wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his work.C. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30.D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems.BIn the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freem
9、an meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So lets pack up some and see what it would cost to go
10、 out and have a little fun.THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPTOnto the pyramids, surely on anyones bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384 include four-and fi
11、ve-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing. 416-646-3347TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIAOne of the worlds most fascinating images, Indias Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Torontos Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. S
12、tay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420. 416-322-1034THE GREAT WALL, CHINAIf the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holidays four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star
13、 accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide. 416-929-0888THE HIMALAYAS, NEPALAnd on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures Everest Adventure tour, a 1
14、5-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip. 416-260-099960. The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph
15、 1 means _. A. come to life B. play a gameC. pass away D. list interesting places61. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that _.A. the sights may not be so good. B. It is a tiring tripC. you may not be used to the food there D. it is an expensive trip62. According to the p
16、assage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal? A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the Forbidden City C. Through Egypt Express. D. At Oberoi Amar Vilas63. Which of the following may offer you a do-it-yourself travel?A. TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA B. THE HIMALAYAS, NEPALC. THE GREAT WALL, CHINAD. TH
17、E PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPTCResearchers in London and Bristol have found that men are particularly likely to yield to depression if their partners are also depressed. The findings highlights the importance of paying attention to the partners of depressed mothers as young children themselves are vulnerab
18、le to social problems if both parents are depressed. Researchers in London and at the university of Bristol launched their study to investigate whether family structure affects the likelihood of depression in men around the time their child is born. They looked at men from traditional families, men
19、with children from a previous relationship, men whose parents had children by a former partner , and men who were not living with their partners. All 7,018 participants filled out a questionnaire on depression, and answered the questions about their age, education level and employment status. Detail
20、s about the quality of their relationship with their partners, networks of friends and previous life events were also recorded. About 3.5 percent of the men and 13 percent of their partners suffered depression around the time their child was born. In comparison, men in stepfamilies or who were not l
21、iving with their partners were twice as likely to get depressed as those in traditional families. This could be explained by other factors that are more common in nontraditional families, such as poor education and relationship conflicts.Even allowing for all these factors, however, the partners of
22、women who were suffering from perinata (围产期的) depression were significantly more likely to become depressed themselves, the researchers report in an American Journal. Ten percent of women who were depressed had depressed partners. For the healthy women, the figure was only 2.6 percent. Previous rese
23、arch suggests that families with two depressed partners may need special attention. A researcher in Atlanta has found that primary school children with two troubled parents have difficulty relating to their peers. “Its extremely important to look at the whole family ,” she says.64. What can we concl
24、ude from paragraph 1 and 2 ?A. Men often mistreat their childrenB. Depressed women often have depressed partners C. All young children are vulnerable to social problems D. Women with children often have depressed partners 65. Researchers in London and Bristol carry out such an investigation in order
25、 to .A. see what kind of family environment is ideal for children to grow up in B. investigate why so many men get depressed when a child is born C. study whether family structure affects depression in men when child is born D. see whether it is true that behind every depressed man there is a depres
26、sed woman 66. what kind of man is least likely to get depressed when their child is born ?A. Men in stepfamilies B. Men in traditional families C. Men not living with their partners D. Men in nontraditional families DThe Japanese coined the word tsunami to mean harbor wave. (tsu means harbor, and th
27、e character nami means wave). Japans most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, leading to a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo a
28、nd caused massive destruction, flattening whole cities, starting powerful fires, and killing hundreds.In the wake of the Japanese tragedy, remember these tsunami survival tips:1. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is drawback, when the ocean recedes （减弱）drastically or the water level fall
29、s unusually along the shoreline.During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a 10-year-old girl on vacation with her family in Thailand, Tilly Smith, saved the lives of dozens of tourists when she recognized the receding water and frothing bubbles on the surface of the water as a sign that a tsunami was on
30、 its way. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes warning to evacuate the area.2. Youre not out of danger after the first wave of a tsunami.A tsunami occurs as a series of waves known as a wave train, and the series of surges（奔涌向前） can be five minutes or up to a
31、n hour apart. The tsunami does not usually appear on the shoreline as a gigantic breaking wave, but rather as a rapid tide or a wall of water. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity. Find higher ground and go as far inland as you can. If you can see the waves, your
32、e still too close.3. A tsunami surge may be small at one point of the shore and large at another point.Move to higher ground as soon as you can and dont assume that because theres minimal activity in the coastal area where you are, it will be like that everywhere else.4. Keep your ears peeled.Many w
33、itnesses have said that a tsunami sounds thunderous, like a freight train.67. The underlined word “coined” is closest to “_” in meaning.A. invented a new word or phrase that other people then began to useB. introduced a new word into a languageC. explained a new word D. gave a definition to a new wo
34、rd.68. What can we learn from the passage?A.You will be out of danger if thirty minutes has passed after the first tsunami wave.B. Tilly Smith must have a very good knowledge of science.C. A lot of people must have been killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.D. If a tsunami surge is small at one po
35、int of the shore and it should be small at another point.69. Which of the following statements is not true?A. The 2011 Japanese tsunami is Japans most powerful earthquake since records began.B. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity after the first wave of a tsunam
36、i.C. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes warning to escape from the area.D. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is drawback, when the ocean recedes slightly or the water level falls usually along the shoreline.70. What is the best title of this passage?A. Smart Actions during Tsunami B. Signs of Tsunami identification C. Methods of Avoiding Tsunami D. Tips for Tsunami Survival 阅读 56-59 CBAB 60-63 CBDA 64-66 BCB 67-70 ABDD
