1、阅读理解（八）1、 Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. In Brazil Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particu
2、larly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians a
3、re social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls. In Singapore Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on
4、 time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing o
5、utright with someone with a higher rank. In the United Arab Emirates In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it com
6、es to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to-one, if your hos
7、t offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented. In Switzerland The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be car
8、eful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disa
9、gree. Neat, clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1.The passage is mainly about _.A.communication typesB.the workplace atmosphereC.customs and social
10、 mannersD.living conditions and standards2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A.They put efficiency in the first place.B.They dislike face-to-face communication.C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.3.In the UAE,
11、when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A.When greeting seniorsB.When meeting the host aloneC.When attending a presentationD.When dining with business partners.4.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A.In Brazil.B.In Singapore.C.In the United A
12、rab Emirates.D.In Switzerland.2、Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese Rolling May Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four,dressed in a variety of
13、 strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandab
14、ly the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on Earth Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from
15、as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy(辛辣), but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every Ma
16、rch. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food Fig
17、ht On the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-start
18、ers get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd. The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-
19、needed wash!1.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must _.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheeseD.use a real cheese weighing about four kilos2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A.In New Mexico.B.In
20、the Caribbean.C.In Australia.D.In China.3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _.A.three daysB.seven daysC.less than three daysD.more than seven days4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than
21、 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.3、 Since I was first in China in 2012, my life, and China itself, have developed and changed
22、a lot. My first China interaction was in 2012, when I came here with a friend. We traveled from Beijing to Hong Kong, all in 5 weeks. We had a fantastic time meeting local people, exploring beautiful places and eating delicious food. After this experience traveling across China and eating local food
23、, I really wondered “How did I live without eating dumplings and eggplant on a weekly basis?” Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 22 years! As my Chinese improved during my studies I became more independent and more aware of the possibilities of Waimai, or food home delivery. I suddenly noticed the th
24、ousands of Waimai drivers zooming across the roads on their motorcycles. On deep, dark Beijing winter days and rainy days, Waimai is like the holy grail and as I enjoyed my take - away dumplings I would think and laugh to myself, “How did I live before without being able to get Waimai?” Well, I gues
25、s I did, somehow, for 23 years! In mid-2015, I was back in China again for my masters degree. Thats when I came across my first Mobike: “Oh, thats a unique bike and surely it will get stolen soon ”, I thought as I passed on my own black bike. But one week passed and I saw it still there. Then the on
26、e Mobike sighting turned into two and three, and soon thousands and then seemingly overnight the streets of Beijing were flooded with orange and yellow wheels. Again, I pondered on how I ever lived without my shared bike account. Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 25 years! China today is a country s
27、till steeped in ancient knowledge and custom, yet one that is also bursting with new ideas and changes. Although some things will always stay the same, something else is constantly changing at a pace beyond comprehension. Im sure as I continue my life here in Beijing I will be swept up in the next n
28、ew convenience of life that Chinas rapid development is bringing out.1.According to the first paragraph, what impressed the author most might be _.A.Chinese cultureB.Chinese foodC.Chinese peopleD.Chinese history2.The underlined words holy grail in Paragraph 2 probably means_.A.something preciousB.so
29、mething deliciousC.something expensiveD.something unavailable3.What might be the authors attitude towards Mobike after it boomed?A.Doubtful.B.CuriousC.Shocked.D.Regretful.4.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Chinese ancient wisdom has been replaced by new ideas.B.China is changing steadily and
30、slowly.C.China will always stay as what it was.D.People in China will live a more convenient life in the future.4、 Travelling by car in Switzerland is very easy, as villages and towns are very well marked and accessible. All green road signs indicate a highway or autobahn, blue signs are secondary r
31、oads and white signs back roads.*Limitation The speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph) on the autobahn, 80 km/h (50 mph) on secondary roads outside of towns and 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns if not indicated differently. Roadside automatic radar-triggered cameras help enforce these limits. Police are empowere
32、d to collect fines on the spot. The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear-seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 .*Getting through For travelers with motor-homes, its good that even large motor-homes can travel through the mountain passes.
33、The roads are well maintained and large enough even for trucks. Remember, Switzerland is a very small Country (ca. 250x400 km) and you can easily drive from one end to another in 3 - 5 hours if you stick to the highways. If you plan to travel to Switzerland by car, take your time, you can plan to se
34、e lots of places in a short amount of time. Plan to drive for divings sake, and try to minimally constrain yourself with time-related issues. The mountain resort towns of Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt cannot be reached directly by private motor vehicle. Park at the railway or sky tram statio
35、n and complete the journey via public transport. Trams always have priority. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Traffic going up a mountain has priority. Some mountain roads require one-way traffic during certain hours only; these hours will be posted at either end of such roads.*Fuel Fuel
36、 stations along expressways are usually open from 6:00 a.m. to 10pm or midnight. Outside of open hours fuel is commonly available from automatic pumps that accept 10 and 20 SwF(瑞士法郎) notes or credit cards. Many stations accept major charge cards like Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Fuel price
37、ranges from SFr. 1.75.- to 1.95.- depending on the oil price.1.What can you know from the text?A.The mountain roads are wide enough for motor-homes or trucks to go through.B.Travelers should try to save time to cover the places of interest in Switzerland.C.Travelers can ride motor-homes to visit Bra
38、unwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt.D.In Switzerland people over 16 are permitted to drive.2.What might NOT be available for travelers to pay fuel in Switzerland?A.Swiss FrancsB.Ali-payC.MasterCardD.American Express3.What type of writing is this text?A.Geography posterB.An activity announcementC.Trav
39、el journalD.Travel guide 5、 Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say a combination of farming methods may help. Researchers wonder how to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops. American researchers say
40、that can happen with greater use of an agricultural system called perennation. It mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants those that return year after year. Soil scientist John Reganold says, One of the major problems is that the soils are fairly poor in most of the regions. So how do you g
41、row food on poor soils? There have to be food production systems that can build the soil and improve the field. ” Mr. Reganold says poor soils may have resulted from years of weathering that washed away many nutrients. He says some farmers may have done more harm than good. “They have been actually
42、using farming practices where theyre not putting in organic matter. Theyre not putting in fertilizers. They cant afford those things. And it just runs the soil down. So theyre worsening the situation. The scientist says the word perennation defines three systems that are already used in Africa. The
43、oldest of the threeis called evergreen agriculture.Thisiswherefarmers plant trees with theircrops. Farmers in Africa havebeen doing this for sixty years,butitseemstobe growing in popularity. The method is gaining widespread use in countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia. The trees a
44、re planted among maize(玉米), millet or sorghum crops. They not only add nitrogen to the soil through their roots, but also through their leaves when they fall off and break down. At other times of the year, the trees can protect plants from strong sunlight.John Reganold says he knows of one woman who
45、 has had great success with perennation. “Shes a grandmother in her fifties. Her name is Rhoda Mang yana and she started using this system about twenty years ago. And her yields initially were about a ton of maize. Now with a good year she gets four tons per hectare,four times what she was getting.1
46、.The purpose of the passage is to_.A.tell people how to increase productionB.introduce an agricultural system in AfricaC.introduce the oldest farming method in AfricaD.tell us how to prevent soils from being poor2.What does the underlined word “weathering” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A.Being e
47、xposed to wind and rain.B.Growing different crops.C.Being polluted severely.D.Being ploughed improperly.3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Perennation mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants.B.Poor soil is the main problem in increasing food production.
48、C.Farmers may be more to blame for the present situation.D.American researchers first invented perennation.4.Why does John Reganold mention Rhoda Mangyana?A.To show the method is very popular in Africa.B.Because she is an expert at farming production.C.To prove the farming method is effective.D.Beca
49、use she produced more grains than anyone else in the country.6、 The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, i
50、t largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地). It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its hab
51、itat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open s
52、paces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters. Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plan
53、ts, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an e
54、ndangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Disappearance of African elephants.B.Forests and savannas as habitats f
55、or African elephants.C.The effect of African elephants search for food.D.The eating habit of African elephants.2.What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A.Fixing the time.B.Worsening the state.C.Improving the quality.D.Deciding the conditions.3.What do we know about th
56、e open spaces in the passage?A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.C.They are home to many endangered animals.D.They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.4.The passage is developed mainly by _.A.showing the effect and
57、 then explaining the causesB.pointing out similarities and differencesC.describing the changes in space orderD.giving examples7、 I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours? To u
58、nderstand the issue, lets take a look at three types of “waits”. The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eye
59、s fixed on the sink until its full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless. A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one
60、requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specific. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures
61、strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience. Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean th
62、at it will happen. Turning ones life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesnt co
63、me to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody. We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time youre standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that youll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, dont
64、be desperate. Youre probably just as busy as the next guy.1.While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to _.A.keep ourselves busyB.get absent-mindedC.grow anxiousD.stay focused2.What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control.B.The Fo
65、rced Wait makes people passive.C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.3.What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.B.It doesnt always bring the desired result.C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.D.It
66、doesnt give people faith and hope.4.What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A.Take it seriously.B.Dont rely on others.C.Do something else.D.Dont lose heart.5.The author supports his view by _.A.exploring various causes of waitsB.describing detailed processes of waitsC.analy
67、zing different categories of waitsD.revealing frustrating consequences of waits8、 Anger is not wrong.I know this statement seems shocking and challenges the wildly popular “Positive Thinking” movement, which encourages us to “be full of positive energy” and “let go of our anger”.However, the truth i
68、s that anger is just an emotion, and emotions are neither right nor wrong.We do not consciously choose them.We do, on the other hand, choose how we express our emotions and there are definitely right and wrong means of expression. The reason were often urged to “keep a lid on” our anger is that few
69、people ever learn proper and positive ways to express anger.Instead, we are taught that “anger is wrong”and “you should keep your anger inside”.But these messages dont change the fact that, for most of us, anger exists. Many popular “Positive Thinking” programmes assume that success comes from “cont
70、rolling our emotions”and that this can be done by simply repeating positive statements.Interestingly, these positive slogans often include a lot of negativity. “Only losers complain!I am a winner!” is one popular saying.The belief that those who disagree with us are losers is actually quite negative
71、 and is often used as an excuse for rude language and personal attacks. When it comes to dealing with negative situations in our daily lives, the ability to reasonably express anger or disagreement is an important skill.But we must use balanced and non-violent methods to express our dissatisfaction.
72、Frustration at unfair policies or treatment can certainly cause anger, but our anger can never be an excuse for abusing family members, damaging schools, attacking doctors or most seriously, engaging in terrorism. Instead of pretending that anger doesnt exist, we should start teaching appropriate me
73、ans of dealing with anger.When we experience angry feelings in ourselves or others, what we should “let go of ” is the silly idea that we can remove anger with just a few sweet words.Instead, we should find reasonable solutions to the causes of those angry feelings.We need to accept anger as a natur
74、al emotion but stop using it as an excuse for violent and destructive behaviour.Anger isnt wrong, but failure to deal with it appropriately is.1.What is the writers opinion about the “Positive Thinking” movement?A.It can help people control their negative feelings.B.It does not offer useful solution
75、s for dealing with anger.C.Following such advice can improve peoples chances for success.D.Most of the people who participate in such programmes are dishonest.2.The underlined expression “keep a lid on” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_”.A.freely expressB.always forgiveC.hold insideD.comple
76、tely forget3.What information would have been useful to add to the final paragraph?A.The names of some good books that talk about anger issues.B.The viewpoints of people who hold the opposite opinion to the writer.C.Different studies that provide some evidence supporting the writers beliefs.D.Some e
77、xamples of how to deal with anger in a positive and beneficial way.4.The content of this passage is mostly based on_.A.factB.opinionC.theoryD.story 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案： 1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.D解析： 1.本文是说明文,题材为社会文化类。主要列举了在四个不同的国家中,从事商务活动时需注意的礼仪等。主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Here is some must-know information from a handbook o
78、n how people behave in doing business in some countries.”可知讲的是各个国家在社交上的风俗和礼仪。故答案选C。2.细节理解题。根据“In Singapore”部分中“Rank is important and authority is respected.”等级很重要,权威需要被尊重,可知答案选D。3.细节理解题。根据这一部分中“When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse.”当你和主人一对一的见面的时候,如果主人给你提供咖啡
79、,你应该拒绝。故答案选B。4.细节理解题。根据“In Switzerland”部分,“They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.”可知答案选D。 2答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.B; 4.C解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的On the way, theymust not kick or throw their cheese,or go into their competi
80、tors lane(赛道). 以及 disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones可知,参赛者必须在他们自己的跑道里滚动一个木制乳酪。2.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句Every year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.可以知道这是在新墨西哥发生的事情,从段落中第三句Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival可以知道
81、人们到新墨西哥是为了参加Fiery food festival。故选A。3.细节理解题。根据文章第三段第二句A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events.可以知道,西红柿大战这个西班牙的节日的持续时间是一周,故选B。4.细节理解题。根据文章第二段倒数第二个破折号后面的文字or any one of the thousands of products that are on show.可以知道你可以任意品尝展出的上千种的食物。故选C。【长难句分析
82、】The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back.战斗持续半个多小时,有大约50,000公斤的西红柿在西红柿大战中被扔向任何人或者任何移动着、跑着或者打回过来的东西。本句为复合句,in which引导非限制性定语从句作battle的定语,在从句中anything后面that引导限制性定语从句。 3答案及解析
83、：答案： 1.B; 2.A; 3.C; 4.D解析： 1.由文章第一段“ After this experience traveling across China and eating local food, I reallywondered “How did I live without eating dumplings and eggplant on a weekly basis?”可知:作者初到中国的时候,中国的美食给他留下了极为深刻的印象。2.由文章第二段“On deep, dark Beijing winter days and rainy days, Waimai is like
84、the holy grailand as I enjoyed my take - away dumplings I would think and laugh to myself, “How did I livebefore without being able to get Waimai?”可知:在北京的冬夜,外卖给作者带来了精神上的满足,对当时的他显得弥足珍贵,故推测holy grail 词意为:珍贵。3.由文章第三段“Again, I pondered on how I ever lived without my shared bike account. Well, Iguess I d
85、id, somehow, for 25 years!”可知:作者被共享单车的蓬勃发展所深深地震撼了。4.由文章文章最后一段“ Im sure as I continue my life here in Beijing I will be swept up in thenext new convenience of life that Chinas rapid development is bringing out.”,作者认为中国的快速发展会给生活在这里的人民带来一个又一个生活上的便利。 4答案及解析：答案： 1.A; 2.B; 3.D解析： 1.据第二个小标题后两句For travelers
86、 with motor-homes, its good that even large motor-homes can travel through the mountain passes. the roads are well maintained and large enough even for trucks.可推理出即使开房车或卡车的旅客也能通过山路, 故A 正确。B 选项与段三的瑞士是少到走高速只用3-5 个钟走完的国家相矛盾。C 选项与段四中首句矛盾。从第二段后半部可知,驾驶员的最小年龄是18 岁,故D 错误。2.文章末段讲到瑞士可以用瑞士法郎、万事达信用卡、美国运通支付,而阿里支
87、付没有谈及。3.从小标题前的文章第一段及各小标题可知这是对游客介绍旅游瑞士的相关攻略的文章,所以选D。 5答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.D; 4.C解析：1.写作意图题。由文章第一段及第二段第二句话可知,本文主要针对非洲土地营养成分不足、产量低这一问题,向我们介绍了一种新的农业系统。2.词义猜测题。分析画线词所在句可知,多年的风雨侵蚀导致了土地中的营养大量流失。C项文中未提及,B、D两项不符合句意,可排除。3.细节理解题。由文章第六段第一句以及最后一句可知,这种系统早已经在非洲使用,所以这种系统并不是美国研究人员最先发明的。4.推理判断题。根椐文章最后两段可知,John Regan
88、old提到Rhoda Mangyana是为了证明这种种植方式是有效果的。 6答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.【文章大意】本文主要讲述的是在非洲草原的生物链中大象的重要作用,它不断地寻找食物拓宽了其他动物的生存空间等。此问为主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了在非洲草原的生物链中大象的重要作用。2.推理题。根据文章第一段“As a big planteater, it largely shapes the forest and savanna surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of exi
89、stence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. ”,说明非洲大象塑造了草原的环境,也决定了其他的动物的生存的条件。3.细节题。根据文章第二段“This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of
90、 growth that attract a variety of other plant -eaters. ”说明开放的空间对于其他的食草动物也很重要。4.推理题。本文主要通过描述大象的行为带来的具体的影响以及解释这些影响的原因。 7答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.B; 4.D; 5.C解析：1.细节理解题。第二段对Walched-Pot Wait进行了具体的描述。由第二段倒数第二句中的“the brain slips away from the body and wanders about.”可知,人们在这样的等待中容易走神,故选B。2.细节理解题.根据第三段第二句“ This
91、one requires a bit of discipline.”可知,A 项中的“requires some self-control”与之相符,故选 A。3.细节理解题。第四段对Lucky-Break Wait作了详细的描述,本段最后一句中的“waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen”表明,这种等待不一定会带来预期的结果,故选B。4.细节理解题,根据题干中的the next time可知,本题细节出现在最后一段.根据最后一段第二句“The next time.dont be des
92、perate.” 可知,作者建议我们在等待时不要绝望,故选D。5.推理判断题,本文分析了日常生活中的三种等待。故选C项。 8答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.B解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容可知,作者认为“Positive Thinking”只不过是让人重复积极的话,有时还会有消极作用,对解决愤怒问题没有帮助。故选B项。2.短语猜测题。根据画线短语后“few people ever learn proper and positive ways to express anger.Instead, we are taught thatanger is wrongandyou should keep your anger inside.”可知,此处是让人们隐藏愤怒的意思。故选C项。3.推理判断题。最后一段主要论述了我们应该妥善地处理愤怒,所以接下来应该会介绍一些具体的处理愤怒的方法、例子等。故选D项。4.写作手法题。分析文章内容可知,本文是基于作者的个人见解。对“Positive Thinking”和正确处理愤怒的方法展开论述的,故选B项。