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第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
GENEVA--- The use of stimulants (兴奋剂) or drugs is increasing and something must be done about it, the WHO (World Health Organization) said on Friday.  
In the 1970s the international focus was on heroin. In the 1980s and the 1990s the focus was on cocaine. Now in the 21st century we are becoming frightened by the rapid increase in amphetamine--type stimulants, not only in the rich countries of the world but the whole world,” said the official of the WHO.
Amphetamines are often used by the workers, such as long-distance truck drivers, to increase endurance(耐久力) or delay sleep, the official said.
About 3 percent of the population of the world use amphetamine, experts said. In Britain, among young people between the ages of 16 and 19, fourteen percent of them have used amphetamine.
In Korea, Japan, Denmark, the Philippines and Australia , amphetamine are more widely used than heroin or cocaine, a reporter said. The problem is also widespread in the United States, Western and Eastern Europe.
56. How many kinds of drugs are mentioned in this passage ?
A. Four     B. Three      C. One     D. Not clear
57. Why does the use of amphetamine-- type stimulants frighten us? 
A. Because the use of it is rapidly increased in the whole world.
B. Because many teenagers in Britain have used it.
C. Because it is dangerous if drivers use it.
D. Because people nowadays don’t use heroin or cocaine but amphetamines.
58. What is the purpose of writing this article?
A. To introduce the problem of using amphetamine in America and Europe.
B. To explain why there are so many people in the world using amphetamine.
C. To tell the history of the use of amphetamine.
D. To pay much attention to the increasing problem of using drugs.
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小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:D
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试题【第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。GENEV】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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In Washington D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is a very special address. It is the address of the White House, the home of the president of the United States.
Originally the White House was gray and was called the presidential Palace. It was built from 1792 to 1800. At this time, the city of Washington itself was being built. It was to be the nation’s new capital city. George Washington, the first president, and Pierre Charles L"Enfant, a French engineer, chose the place for the new city. L"Enfant then planned the city. The president"s home was an important part of the plan.
A contest was held to pick a design for the president"s home. An architect named James Hoban won. He designed a large three-story house of gray stone.
President Washington never lived in the Presidential Palace. The first president to live there was John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife Mrs.Adams did not really like her new house. In her letters, she often complained about the cold. Fifty fireplaces were not enough to keep the house warm.
In 1812 the United States and Britain went to war. In 1814 the British invaded Washington. They burned many buildings, including the Presidential Palace.
After the war James Hoban, the original architect, partially rebuilt the president’s home. To cover the marks of the fire, the building was painted white. Before long it became known as the White House.
The White House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. Every year more than 1.5 million visitors go through the five rooms that are open to the public.
小题1:The White House was built in Washington_____.
A.because a French engineer was invited to design it
B.because President George Washington liked to live in it
C.because the British invaders lived in it in1812-1814
D.because it was to be the nation’s capital city
小题2:The president’s home and the city of Washington were______.
A.built by the American armyB.built by the British troops
C.planed by George WashingtonD.planned by the French
小题3:The original home of the president needed to be rebuilt______.
A.because John Adams’ wife did not like it
B.because it was cold in winter even with 50 fireplace
C.because it had been burned down during the war
D.because George Washington was not willing to live in it
小题4:The new presidential home was painted white to ______.
A. cover the marks of fire                 B. attract tourist from France
D. to please Mrs. John Adams             D. keep it warm in winter
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第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Harvard University is on the both sides of the Charles River. The oldest institution of higher learning in the United States was founded in 1636. In 1638 it was named for John Harvard, its first founder. During the 1640s the college was enlarged although it was short of money. Meant to be an institution for the educatiou of Puritan ministers (清教牧师), it grew to be an institution of general education, and new and more subjects and policies (政策) were introduced. In the 18th century, particularly under John Leverett, the number of the students and campus equipment increased while the religious (宗教的) color decreased. In its early years, the college was largely supported by the English colony and the New England community as a whole, but support soon came in the form of gifts, and in 1823 the state money was received for the last time. Under Charles W. Eliot, the college became a great modem university. Its basic courses improved and enlarged, the graduate school was set up for those who finished their four-year undergraduate study, and the law and medical schools were reorganized. Eliot is also famous for his introduction of the elective system at Harvard. Besides Harvard College, the university includes schools of divinity (1816), law (1817), arts and science (1872), education (1920), engineering (1935), reorganization of Lawrence Science School of 1847, public administration (1935). Harvard also has schools of business administration (1908), medicine (1782), public health (1922), and dental health ( 1941 ). Radcliffe College for women is connected with Harvard; its students are taught by Harvard professors and receive diplomas given by Harvard. The university library, among the nation"s finest houses over 8 mil- lion volumes, and the Fogg Museum of Art is one of the finest university museums in the world. Harvard is closely connected with a large number of research institutions as well.
56. Harvard University
A. has a history of more than 450 years
B. was enlarged in the middle of the 17th century 
C. was first meant to be an institution for general education since its foundation
D. was founded by John Leverett
57. One of John Leverett"s greatest contributions to Harvard University is most probably that
A. he set up Harvard University
B. he freed Harvard University from the support of the state
C. he made Harvard a Puritan university
D. he helped develop general education in Harvard University
58. Which of the following statements might NOT be true about Charles W. Eliot?
A. Under his leadership, Harvard University became a modern university.
B. He introduced the elective system at Harvard University.
C. He improved and enlarged Harvard University, making it a modern university.
D. He tried hard to reduce the religious colour of Harvard University.
59. Which of the following statements is true about Harvard University according to the passage?
A. Harvard is a large and modern university with a long history.
B. Harvard has the world"s finest library with its 8 million of books.
C. Harvard University has the nation"s best art museum.
D. Radcliffe College for men is one of the schools of Harvard University.
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Jobs for abroad students in Shanghai
Ad  No.37120
Posted Nov. 23, 2009 10:44 by castellari
We are an Italian company engaged in high leveled Italian coffee and coffee machines. Now, we have a program which requires involving of foreign students in Shanghai.
This is a job about selling our products online in the office to individuals or offices or any place where there’s a need for coffee. You’re required to work only at weekends. We’ll offer you a favorable payment. For those who’re interested, please contact Ava.
Reply to: zhangaihui@live.cn        Tel: 61212021
Office assistant needed (Full-time)
Ad No.40994
Posted Nov. 23, 2009 10:55 by roybivExpire
UK Accessories Brand is looking for a new talented person to develop with the company. You must be able to speak a little English and understand emails written in English. Please send your personal information with expected salary to us.
Contact: Josie
Reply to: info@josiechenrange.com    Tel: 63573038
Teaching in China
Ad No. 40894
Posted Nov. 23, 2009 09:23 by Sh_ shifter
We have contacted most schools all over China and agreed to introduce many good foreign teachers to the schools. This is one of the best positions because you can work in different cities of China at different times.
Position: Oral English teachers (Full-time)
Salary: 8,000 RMB~10,000 RMB per month
Working load: 20~22 hours per week
Apartment: Free fully furnished single accommodation, equipped with telephone, TV, air conditioner, fridge and so on.
Teacher’s qualification: BA / BS / TESL and having teaching experience is preferred.
Contact: Foreign Affairs Manger, International Department
Address: No. 9 Jiefang road, Wuhan, Hubei
Tel: 86(0)2782300522
Email: teachinglanguage2009@gmail.com
Logistics(后勤) manager needed in Shanghai
Ad No.41055
Posted Nov. 23, 2009 17:01 by jobtrans
We want to find 2 full-time logistics manager for our forwarding company.
Requirements:
(1) Female;  (2) Bachelor’s degree or above;  (3) 3-year working experience required.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.jobtrans.cn
Tel: 62875341
60.What do these advertisements have in common (共同)?
A. They all employ only applicants (求职者) with work experience.
B. The employment agencies are all based in Shanghai.
C. They are posted on the same day.
D. They are all for China-based foreign companies.
61.Miss Green wants to find a part-time job, which telephone number should she dial?
A. 63573038    B. 61212021     C. 86(0)27782300522    D. 62875341
62.Li Ming has just finished high school, which position might suit him?
A. Salesman in the Italian company.
B. A logistics manager.
C. An oral English teacher.
D. Office assistant in UK Accessories Brand.
63.Your American friend Mr. Smith wants to find a job in China which offers a flexible (易弯曲的,可适应的) workplace, you may recommend him to _____________.
A. write to teachinglanguage2009@gmail.com
B. visit http://www.jobtrans.cn
C. write to zhangaihui@live.cn
D. write to info@josiechenrange.com
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President Barack Obama nominated (提名) Utah governor Jon Huntsman as ambassador (大使) to China on May 16.
Huntsman, 49, is the son of a Utah multimillionaire (千万富翁). He served as ambassador to Singapore under former president George H.W. Bush. In 2004, he became the governor of Utah and was elected for a second term in 2008.
The governor has strong ties to China: He lived in Taiwan when he was a teenager and speaks fluent Chinese. One of his daughters was adopted (收养) from China. His family also has business ties with China through Huntsman Corp, a chemical company. It has operations (动作) in the country including a factory in Shanghai.
Huntsman’s nomination has been met with praise in both countries.
“Jon Huntsman is a well-regarded politician (政治家) in the US…… his experience as ambassador to Singapore and his knowledge of China, plus his wonderful Chinese language skills singled him out from the large number of candidates,” Dai Min, president of the US-based Center for America-China Partnership (中美合作中心), told China Daily.
Obama appointed Huntsman “in order to seek China’s help and cooperation” on several international and regional issues, said Yuan Peng, professor of American Studies at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (中国现代国际关系研究院).
Some people say that President Obama’s decision to name John Huntsman is a well thought out political strategy. Huntsman is a big player in the Republican Party, and a possible presidential candidate for 2012. If he really has joined the Obama administration, he has lost that possibility. Now, when Obama kicks off his re-election campaign, “ambassador” Huntsman won’t be a threat.
64.The nomination of Huntsman won praise on both sides for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________.
A. he has business ties with China
B. he can speak Chinese fluently
C. he is a very experienced politician
D. he knows China very well
65.Which of the following facts about Huntsman is NOT true ?
A. He was once ambassador to Singapore.
B. He was elected governor of Utah twice.
C. He has served two presidents as governor.
D. He spent part of his youth in Taiwan.
66.From the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that ____________.
A. Obama considers China America’s top trade partner.
B. By choosing Huntsman, Obama kills two birds with one stone.
C. Huntsman will probably run for president in 2012.
D. Huntsman will settle several international and regional issues.
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English may not be a world language forever
While 375 million people around the globe use English as their native language, the number of people using it as a second language has already been well over that figure (数字).
It is said that by the end of 2000, one billion people could use English to communicate with others, including both native speakers and non-native speakers.
“The rise and fall of a language is closely connected with that country’s economic(经济的) strength and development potential (潜力).” Rhodri Jones, the English 2000 manager of the ELT group of the British Council said.
An expert who has given many lectures on the future of English said the economic boots(快速发展)in Asia would raise(提高) the position of the Chinese and Hindi languages. Therefore, the English language is facing a serious problem. Where will English turn in the next fifty years or the century?
The recently introduced book from Britain “Future of English” might give people concerned with their question some enlightenments (启发). The book helps to help English teachers, planners, managers and decision makers with a professional interest in the development of English worldwide.
With the book translated into Chinese and to be published soon, the book might be brought to wider sphere (范围)of people.
“From the book, we learn many facts about the English language, and we may be able to predict (预测) its future after reading it.” said Dorothy Humphrey, who used to be a senior English teacher for the British Council.
60.The reason why some language rises in the world depends on _______ .
A. the population of the country
B. the country’s economic strength in the world
C. the number of the population who use it
D. the country’s economic strength and development potential
61. The book “Future of English” helps to _______ .
A. improve the standard of people’s learning English
B. adds to people’s interest toward English
C. emphasize (强调) the importance in the world
D. make people interested in the development of English worldwide
62. After reading “Future of English” we know _______ .
A. English is the language that the people who speak it is the most in the world
B. English may disappear sooner or later
C. the world is keeping changing all the time
D. what the future of the English language is
63. The main idea of the passage is _______ .
A. why English has been popular in the world
B. how to improve people’s ability of learning English
C. English has a bright future
D. the usage of English may become less in the world one day   
64. According to this passage, English may not be a world language forever because _______
A. more and more people will come to visit China
B. people in the world won’t like English in the future.
C. the economic boots in Asia would raise the position of the Chinese and Hindi languages
D. China and India will be more developed than those English-speaking countries
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