1、吉林市2014高考英语阅读理解一轮（暑假）训练题（10）及答案A It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations.” I dont remember ever smiling so wide. Then I looked at my financial (财政的) p
2、ackage. The cost of Dream Schools tuition(学费), room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they werent as
3、famous as my first choice. In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was alwa
4、ys careful with money, I wasnt sure what to do. One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat f
5、ree food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself. At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus (校园) including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with exp
6、lanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring. As the president end
7、ed his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there. In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream” unive
8、rsity. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me. 56. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter? A. He was uncertain which school to go to. B. He was lost in his dream. C. He was worried about the money. D. He was full of joy. 57. We can learn from the passage
9、that the parents were _. A. supportive B. strictC. honest D. decisive58. In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by “_”. A. would pay for transport to the school B. would charge me nothing for tuition C. would offer free meals at all events D. would show me around the campus59. What
10、 does the author mainly want to say? A. You should try your best to attend your dream school. B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools. C. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame. A-56. D 57. A 58. B 59. C *结束2、
11、 （2010安徽省安庆一中三模）Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psycho
12、logical disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, howe
13、ver, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to express their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief。“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we ar
14、e fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Outgoing perso
15、ns enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas shy persons are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships。Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of closeness is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in ones life but they are usua
16、lly very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of closeness, all friendships are based on reciprocity（互惠）, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection。72 “No man is an island”(Line 1, Para. 3) implies that _。A. everyone is a part of an
17、 island B. man cannot be an islandC. everyone is just a part of society D. society is an island73. The degree of closeness of friendship mainly depends on_。A. ageB. belongingC. personality D. culture74. The author thinks that close friends_。A. can be easily formed when one is youngB. cannot be long-
18、lastingC. are not rare for everyoneD. are rare for most people75 .The word “irrespective”(Last sentence, Para. 5) means_。A not respecting B. dishonoringC. regardless.D. considering2、参考答案-CCDC*结束 AStudents who want to study in the United States may find that their chances for financial aid are limite
19、d. They often have to pay for their education with their own savings or their familys money. A recent report from the Institute of International Education in New York looked at 2008-2009 school year. Colleges and universities in the United States had more than half a million foreign students. 63% of
20、 them paid for school mostly by themselves or with family help. 26% percent were supported by the school they attended.There are other sources of financial aid for international students. These include a students home government or university, or the United States government. Private sponsors, inter
21、national organizations and employers may also provide support. Yet during the last school year, not many students were able to depend on any of these other sources. Current employers provided the most help. Still, they represented the main support for just four percent of international students.Thos
22、e at the graduate level, however, are more likely than undergraduates to receive financial aid in the United States. More than 80% percent of foreign undergraduates depended mostly on personal and family money to pay for school last year. The same was true of less than half of graduate students. Mos
23、t of the others received financial aid from their college or university in the United States. A list of American schools that offer financial aid to foreign students can be found at a useful Web site. The address is edupass.org. This site also provides information about scholarship programs. But it
24、warns foreign students not to pay if there is any charge for scholarship application forms. You could be cheated out of your money. 56. Most foreign students depend on _ to pay for their education.A. the home universities B. personal or family money C. the American schools D. international organizat
25、ion57. How many sources of financial aid are mentioned in the text?A. 9 B. 3 C. 6 D. 1258. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A. Foreign students have no chance to get money from American schools.B. Most foreign graduate students depend on their own savings.C. Edupass.or
26、g offers financial aid and scholarship information.D. Usually the present employers provide the most financial help.59. The text mainly talks about _.A. financial aid for foreign students in USB. the hard life for foreign students in USC. the variety of educational choices in USD. the disadvantages
27、of studying in US. 5660 DCDAB *结束 BBelow are some classified ads from an English newspaper.Classified adsFor direct classified service call 800-0557 10 A.M - 4 P.M Monday-Friday 来源:Zxxk.ComFor saleCome to our moving sale -Plants, pottery, books, clothes, etc. Sat, Dec. 14th-9 a. m.-5 p. m. 1612 Fern
28、dale, Apt. 1,800-4696.USED FUR COATS and JACKET. Good condition. 30-50. Call 800-0436 after 12 noon.MOVING: Must sell. TV 21, 50；AM/FM radio A/C or battery, 15; cassette tape recorder, 10. Call Jon or Pat,800-0739 after 5 p.m. or weekends.SHEEPSKIN COAT: mans size 42, 1 year old. 85. After 6 p.m., 8
29、00-5224.LOST AND FOUNDFOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white markings. Found near Linden and SouthU. Steve, 800-4661LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown cae. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800-2896.FOUND: set of keys on Tappan near Hill intersection. Identify key chain. Call 800-9662.FOUND: Nov.
30、8th -A black and white puppy in Packard-Jewett area. 800-5770 PERSONALOVERSEAS JOBS- Australia, Europe, S. American, Africa. Students all professions and occupations, 700 to3000 monthly. Expenses paid, overtime. Sightseeing. Free Information at STUDENTUNION THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER plans to publish
31、a booklet of student travel adventures, if youd like to write about your foreign experiences, unusual or just plain interesting, call 800-9310 and ask for Mike or Janet.UNSURE WHAT TO DO?LifePlanning Workshop, Dec, 13th15th . Bob and Margatet Atwood, 800-0046RoommatesFEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED: Own room
32、 near campus. Available December 1st. Rent 300 per month until March 1st. 450 thereafter. Call Jill for details,800-7839.NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in PT. Near campus, 380/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. call 800-6157 after 5 p.m.DOMESTIC SERVICEEARLY HOUR WAKE-UPSERVICE: For prompt, courteo
33、us wake-up service, call 800-0760HELP WANTEDBABYSITTERMY HOMEIf you are available a few hours during the day, and some evenings to care for 2 school age children , please call Gayle Morre, days 800-1111, evenings and weekends 8004964PERSONS WANTED for deliver work . Own transportation. Good pay. App
34、ly 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9, a.m.TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST WANTED.No experience necessary. Good pay. Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office 101, after 9 a.m.WAITRESS WANTED10a.m.-2p.m. or 10:30a.m.5p.m. Apply in person, 207 S. Main. Curtis Restaurant.HELP WANTED for house cleaning 1/2 day on weekend
35、. When to be discussed for mutual convenience. Good wages. Sylvan Street, call 800-2817.60Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?A. PERSONAL B. HELP WANTEDC. DOMESTICSERVICE D. ROOMMATES61A second-hand jacket will probably cost you _.A.60 B.40 C.20 D.1062To have your travel notes published, you may contact _.A. Students Union B. Gayle MooreC. The International Center D. Life-Planning Workshop63If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning, your may call _.A. 800-5224 B. 800-5770 C. 800-7839 D. 800-076061-65 CADBC *结束
