1、浙江省2012高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（36）阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Cosmo Books Ltd., 14, Woodman Road, Hertford Estate, Two Bridges, Rickmansworth, West Sussex. Middx. 25th FebruaryDear sir,Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William
2、Shakespeare. Your company, Cosmo books Ltd., offered this set ( eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at what was claimed to be a remarkable price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I had wanted a set of Shakespeares plays and poems for some time, and these books
3、, in red imitation leather, looked particularly attractive; so I sent for them.Two weeks later, the books arrived, together with a set of the complete works of Charles Dickens which I had not ordered. So I returned the Dickens books to you, with a cheque for fifteen pounds and fifty pence for the wo
4、rks of Shakespeare. Two more weeks passed. Then there arrived on my door step a second set of the works of Shakespeare, the same set of novels by Dickens and a six book set of the plays of Moliere, in French. Since I do not read French, these were of no use to me at all. However, I could not afford
5、to post all these books back to you, so I wrote to you at the end of August of last year, instructing you to come and collect all the books that I did not want, and asking you not to send any other books until further notice.You did not reply to that letter. Instead you sent me a bill for forty two
6、pounds , and a set of the plays of Schiller, in German. Since then, a new set of books has arrived every two weeks, the works of Goethe, the poems of Milton, the plays of Strindberg; I hardly know what I have. The books are still all in their boxes, in the garage, and my car has to stand in the rain
7、 outside.I have no room for any more books, and even if I read from now until the Last Judgement, I should not finish reading all the books that you have sent me.Please send no more books, send no more bills, send no more angry letters demanding payment. Just send one large lorry and take all the bo
8、oks away, leaving me only with the one set of the complete works of Shakespeare for which I have paid. Yours faithfully, SIMON WALKER1. Simon Walker wrote the letter to _ A. complain about sending him books he had not ordered. B. urge Cosmo Books Ltd. to take away the books he had not ordered. C. la
9、ugh at Cosmo Books Ltd. D. advise readers not to order books from Cosmo Books Ltd.2. The advertisement that Mr. Walker saw in the Morning Mail was for _ A. unlimited number of Cosmo Books. B. a set of 10 books of the works of Shakespeare. C. a book containing all the plays and poems of Shakespeare.
10、D. fifteen pounds and fifty pence.3. Mr. walker answered the advertisement because _ A. he wanted a set of Shakespeares works, and this set was cheap, and looked attractive. B. he claimed that the books were being offered at a remarkable price. C. he had ordered the set and had been waiting for them
11、 to come for some time. D. the set he already had was not particularly attractive.4. Cosmo Books have _ A. sent bills for books that they have not sent. B. continued to send books that Mr. Walker did not order. C. still not sent Mr. Walker the books that he ordered. D. made a gift to Mr. Walker of s
12、everal sets of books.5. The tone of the letter is that of _ A. bitterness B. respect C. annoyance D. humor BIt is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has
13、 always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university job. For some industrial scientists, however, the attractions of academia (学术界) outweigh any financial considerations.Helen Lee took a 70% cut in salary when she m
14、oved from a senior post in Abbott Laboratories to a medical department at the University of Cambridge. Her main reason for returning to academia mid-career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions. Some areas of inquiry have few prospects of a commercial return, and
15、Lees is one of them.The impact of a salary cut is probably less severe for a scientist in the early stages of a career. Guy Grant, now a research associate at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Informatics at the University of Cambridge, spent two years working for a pharmaceutical (制药的) company befo
16、re returning to university as a post-doctoral researcher. He took a 30% salary cut but felt it worthwhile for the greater intellectual（知识的） opportunities.Higher up the ladder, where a pay cut is usually more significant, the demand for scientists with a wealth of experience in industry is forcing un
17、iversities to make the transition (转换) to academia more attractive, according to Lee. Industrial scientists tend to receive training that academics do not, such as how to build a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and negotiate contracts. They are also well placed to bring something extra to the
18、 teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perhaps experience in manufacturing practice or product development. “Only a small number of undergraduates will continue in an academic career. So someone leaving university who already has the skills
19、 needed to work in an industrial lab has far more potential in the job market than someone who has spent all their time on a narrow research project.”6.By “a one-way street” (Line 1, Para. 1), the author means _.A. university researchers know little about the commercial worldB. there is little excha
20、nge between industry and academiaC. few industrial scientists would quit to work in a universityD. few university professors are willing to do industrial research7. The word “deterrent” (Line 2, Para. 1) most probably refers to something that _.A. keeps someone from taking actionB. helps to move the
21、 traffic C. attracts peoples attentionD. brings someone a financial burden8. What was Helen Lees major consideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career?A. Flexible work hours. B. Her research interests. C. Her preference for the lifestyle on campus.D. Prospects of academic accompli
22、shments.9. Guy Grant chose to work as a researcher at Cambridge in order to _.A .do financially more rewarding workB .raise his status in the academic worldC. enrich his experience in medical researchD. exploit better intellectual opportunities10. What contribution can industrial scientists make whe
23、n they come to teach in a university?A. Increase its graduates competitiveness in the job market.B. Develop its students potential in research.C. Help it to obtain financial support from industry.D. Gear its research towards practical applications. CBeing sociable looks like a good way to add years
24、to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity (长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows (寡妇)and widowers were at a much hi
25、gher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a mans life and two to a womans. The effect holds for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you, marriage can more than
26、 compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man wh
27、o doesnt smoke. Theres a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouses death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study
28、of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological (生理的) m
29、echanisms. For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life par
30、tner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The ultimate social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”11. William Farrs study and other studies show that _.A .social life provides an e
31、ffective cure for illnessB. being sociable helps improve ones quality of lifeC. women benefit more than men from marriageD. marriage contributes a great deal to longevity12. Linda Waites studies support the idea that _.A. older men should quit smoking to stay healthyB. marriage can help make up for
32、ill healthC. the married are happier than the unmarriedD. unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life13. It can be inferred from the context that the “flip side” (Line 4, Para. 2) refers to _.A. the disadvantages of being marriedB. the emotional problems arising from marriageC. the responsib
33、ility of taking care of ones familyD. the consequence of a broken marriage14. What does the author say about social networks?A. They have effects similar to those of a marriage.B. They help develop peoples community spirit.C. They provide timely support for those in need.D. They help relieve people
34、of their lifes burdens.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Its important that we develop a social network when young.B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D. We should share our social networks with each oth
35、er.D A few years ago I asked my childrens governess, Julia Vassilyevna, to come into my study. “ Sit down, Julia Vassilyevna,” I said.“Lets settle our accounts. Although you most likely need some money, you stand on ceremony and wont ask for it yourself. Now then, we agree on thirty rubles a month”
36、“ Forty.” “ No, thirty. I made a note of it. I always pay the governess thirty. Now then, youve been here two months, so” “ Two months and five days.” “ Exactly two months. I made a specific note of it. That means you have sixty rubles coming to you. Subtract nine Sundays you know you didnt work wit
37、h Kolya on Sundays, you only took walks. And three holidays” Julia Vassilyevna flushed a deep red and picked at the flounce of her dress, but- not a word. “ Three holidays, therefore take off twelve rubles. Four days Kolya was sick and there were no lessons, as you were occupied only with Vanya. Thr
38、ee days you had a toothache and my wife gave you permission not to work after lunch. Twelve and seven-nineteen. Subtractthat leaveshmmforty-one rubles. Correct?”Julia Vassilyenas left eye reddened and filled with moisture. Her chin trembled; she coughed nervously and blew her nose, but-not a word.“
39、Around New Years you broke a teacup and saucer: take off two rubles. The cup cost more, it was an heirloom, but-let it go. When didnt I take a loss? Then, due to your neglect, Kolya climbed a tree and tore his jacket: take off ten. Also due to your heedlessness the maid stole Vanyas shoes. You ought
40、 to watch everything! You get paid for it. So, that means five more rubles off. The tenth of January I gave you ten rubles”“ You didnt ” whispered Julia Vassilyevna.“ But I made a note of it.”“ Wellall right.”“ Take twenty-seven from forty-one -that leaves fourteen.”Both eyes filled with tears. Pers
41、piration appeared on the thin, pretty little nose. Poor girl!“ Only once was I given any money,” she said in a trembling voice, “ and that was by your wife. Three rubles, nothing more.”“ Really? You see now, and I didnt make a note of it! Take three from fourteen leaves eleven. Heres your money, my
42、dear. Three , three, three, one and one. Here it is!”I handed her eleven rubles. She took them and with trembling fingers stuffed them into her pocket.“ Merci,” she whispered.I jumped up and started pacing the room. I was overcome with anger.“ For what, this -merci?” I asked.“ For the money.”“ But y
43、ou know Ive cheated you, Gods sake-robbed you! I have actually stolen from you! Why this merci?”“ In my other places they didnt give me anything at all.”“ They didnt give you anything? No wonder! I played a little joke on you, a cruel lesson, just to teach you Im going to give you the entire eighty
44、rubles! Here they are in an envelope all ready for you Is it really possible to be so spineless? Why dont you protest? Why be silent? Is it possible in this world to be without teeth and claws- to be such a nincompoop?”She smiled crookedly and I read in her expression: “ It is possible.”I asked her
45、pardon for the cruel lesson and , to her great surprise, gave her the eighty rubles. She murmured her litter “merci” several times and went out. I looked after her and thought: “How easy it is to crush the weak in this world!”16. When the employer called Julia Vassilyevna in to talk with him, what h
46、e really wanted to do was _A. to settle their accountsB. to criticize her for neglecting her duties as a governess.C. to play a joke on her so as to amuse himself.D. to teach her not to be so spineless.17. The employer made all those criticisms about Julia Vassiliyevnas work because _A. she had negl
47、ected her duties.B. he wanted to pay her as little money as possible.C. he wanted to make her realize that she was being cheated and protest against it.D. he wanted to make her feel miserable.18. Julia Vassilyevna accepted everything her employer said because _A. she had in fact neglected her duties
48、.B. she was a very dumb girl.C. she thought it was of no use to protest to her employer.D. she loved the children she taught.19. The employer became very angry when Julia Vassilyevna said “ Merci” because _A. she didnt say “Merci” loudly.B. she didnt protest to him.C. he thought that by simply sayin
49、g “ Merci” she wasnt polite enough.D. he didnt like the way in which she stuffed the money into per pocket and expressed her thanks.20. The text is about _A. how a governess was cheated by her employer.B. how an employer tried to teach the governess a cruel lesson.C. how a governess was fired by her employer for being a nincompoop.D. how an employer punished the governess for not having done a good job.BBABC CABDA DBAAB DCCBB高考资源网独家精品资源，欢迎下载！高考资源网Ks5uK&S%5#UKs5uKs%U高考资源网高考资源网高考资源网
