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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,扶每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Be sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is all expensive or a popular one.You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your friend,especially your girl friend.Also,be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell your fi4end ahead of time what to wear.
When your food arrives,proper dining manners make you eat at a right pace so that you have time to talk.A good measure of how fast you should eat is to count 10 seconds between each mouthful and it’s bad manners if you eat too fast and then spend the rest of the time watching your friend eat.
Don’t make noise when having soup and chewing,or chew with your mouth open.
Your napkin(餐巾)should be placed on your lap at ail times.Don’t put it in any other place;It you have to get up,place it nearly on your seat.
When eating,put your fork straight in your mouth.Don’t place your fork in the side of your mouth as it increases the chances of dropping your food,which could be very embarrassing.If you get food stuck in your mouth,don’t pick it out with your fingers or fork at the table.Excuse yourself and go to the restroom and get it out with a toothpick.
When dining,keep your eyes on your friend at all times and try to smile between mouthfuls. Some-times,you should make an effort to show some interest and ask questions like,“How do you like the beef?”If she needs, you are the one who is supposed to flag down the waiter fly a gentle wave of the hand until someone notices you.
56.If you want to eat in a popular restaurant,the author of the passage suggests that     .
A.you book a table beforehand
B.you book a table beforehand and check to be properly dressed
C.you go with a friend
D.you just show up any time you want
57.Good eating manners do NOT include          
A.eating at a proper pace
B.making sounds to show how much you enjoy food
C.showing some interest to your friend when dining
D.placing a napkin on your lap
58.We can infer from the passage for sure that           
A.the writer of the passage favors those dinning manners.
B.the writer of the passage is not a Chinese
C.toothpick is available in the restroom
D.toothpick is not to be found on a dinner table
59.The passage is mainly about          
A.dining manners                        B.an expensive restaurant
C.what to dress                        D.what to eat
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小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:A
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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,扶每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Be】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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六、Reading comprehension.(阅读理解)20分
A
Air is an odorless(that cannot be smelled;smelless),invisible(that cannot be seen)gas that surrounds the planet earth.It is everywhere on the planet.An “empty” drinking glass and an “empty” room,to give two examples,are not really empty.Each is filled with air.When the glass is filled with water,the water pushes the air out of the glass.
Air,as a gas,has no definite(fixed,particular)shape,but,because it is matter,it takes up space.It is easy to prove that air is something that takes up space.Stuff a dry handkerchief into the bottom of a glass so that it will not fall out when the glass is turned upside-down.Push the upside-down glass,hold it straight into a jar of water till the glass is completely covered.When the glass is taken out of water,the handkerchief will be dry.The air inside the glass took up space and kept the water from coming in.
1.“Stuff a dry handkerchief into…”.The underlined word means.
A.Press tightly     B.Take out          C.Put down     D.Turn fully
2.The writer tells us that _________.
A.the experiment was done in the laboratory
B.the experiment was done outside the room
C.the experiment is easily done
D.the experiment is carried out indoors
3.Which of the following pictures gives us the correct result?
(W—water;A—air;H—handkerchief)
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B
Below is a table which shows the melting(液化)and boiling points of common substances.Study the table.Then do Numbers 4—7.
Substance
Melting point(C)
Boiling Point(C)
Water
Alcohol
Nitrogen
Oxygen
0
–117
–210
-218
100
78
–196
–183
4.The underlined word‘substances"means‘a type of"_________.
A.matter        B.liquid            C.solid         D.gas
5.Which of the four should be a liquid at-90 degrees?
A.water         B.alcohol           C.nitrogen      D.oxygen
6.Mixing alcohol and water is often used to wash windscreens of cars during the wintertime because _________.
A.it is easier for alcohol to change into gas
B.alcohol is not easily separated from water
C.alcohol freezes at lower temperature than water
D.the mixture is not expensive
7.In order to change water from a solid to a liquid energy must be _________.
A.removed       B.added             C.created       D.destroyed
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The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single—engined aeroplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn"t know how high she was flying. At night, and in a storm, a pilot is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged (冲) into the sea.
Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames (火焰) coming from the engine. Would she be able to reach land? There was nothing to do except to keep going and to hope.
In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland, and for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she was honored by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.
What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty—six minutes.
In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion (时刻) she set a new record for flying time. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful.
71. Which of the following statements is NOT the difficulty which Amelia Earhart met in her flight from north America to England?
A. She was caught in a storm.               B. The altimeter went out of order.
C. Her engine went wrong.                 D. She lost her direction.
72. When Amelia Earhart saw flames coming from the engine, what did she do?
A. She did nothing but pray for herself.
B. She changed her direction and landed in Ireland.
C. She continued flying.
D. She lost hope of reaching land.
73. According to the passage, what was Amelia Earhart’s reason for making her flights?
A. To set a new record for flying time.
B. To be the first woman to fly around the world.
C. To show that aviation was not just for men.
D. To become famous in the world.
74. Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned?
A. She was the first woman who succeeded in flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone.
B. She showed great courage in overcoming the difficulties during the flight.
C She was warmly welcomed in England, Europe and the United States.
D. She made plans to fly around the world.
75. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Amelia Earhart—First Across the Atlantic.
B. Amelia Earhart—Pioneer in Women’s Aviation.
C. A New Record for Flying Time.
D. A Dangerous Flight from North America to England.
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(C)
Driving a car at high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the city of a London, from the smallest lane to the most popular bar around. He has to be at the service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A certain London taxi driver told of his job as follows.
During the night it is quite usual for him to stop two or three times for some refreshments (点心). He said. "I never drink when I"m working ---- I would lose my licence."
He normally goes home between 2 and 3 O"clock in the night, There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, "That"s the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don"t make the money, no one is going to give it to you."
London taxi drivers not only ‘take" but also ‘give" , Every summer hundreds of children from London will go for a day at the sea--- by taxi! Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers, and these fares all go to the ‘London Taxi Fund for Underprivileged Children." At the sea. they are met by the mayor, and a lunch party is also held in honour of the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day running around the sea beaches and visiting the market, the children go home again-- by taxi, and free of charge, of course!
62. To be a London driver is not easy because ______.
A. he has to follow the bright traffic signs
B. he has to have good driving skills and know all the places in the city
C. he has to serve all kinds of passengers at all times
D. both B. and C
63. The London taxi drivers _______.
A. work hard because on one would give them money for doing nothing
B. never stop driving in the city
C. only work between 2 and 3 o"clock in the night
D. are very rich
64. The author of the passage says that _______.
A. the taxi driver works longer than is necessary
B. the more runs the taxi driver makes, the more he gets
C. the taxi driver doesn"t like to work for others
D. the taxi drivers in the city go to the seaside to attend a party every year.
65. London taxi driver _______.
A. take money because they have to pay for the children"s ride
B. go to the sea for a day in the summer
C. pay the fares for the poor children to the sea for a day once every year
D. give the poor children a free ride for a day at the sea once every year
66. The underlined words Underprivileged Children mean children _______.
A. of low income families                            B. who like to travel in taxi
C. who wish to go to sea but have no money      D. from London
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(D)
People living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy.
They are in close contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the song of birds.
This contact with nature is good for health. There are many diseases that are common in the city, but are not to be found in the country, For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people.
Because of the absence of cars, one can walk more freely in the country than in the city, There are no rules of the road nor traffic signs to obey.
People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and fresh milk, Are they get them at lower prices than in the city.
Country life is economical in other ways, too. There are practically no temptations to waste money.
Country people are mostly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with sincerity. They do not put on air (摆架子). They do not pretend to have those ridiculous manners which are necessary in what we call polite society.
67. What CAN’T country people often enjoy?
A. Musical concerts.          B. Fresh air.   
C. Song of birds.             D. Close contact with nature.
68. What is probably more expensive in the country than in the city?
A. Vegetables.          B. Beer.          C. Milk.           D. Fruit.
69. What is NOT true of country life?
A. The traffic accident rate is very high in the country.
B. Living in the country saves one a lot of money.
C. Country people enjoy better health than the city people.
D. Country people are honest.
70. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. People living in the country enjoy no advantages.
B. People living in the city are in close contact with nature.
C. People living in the country suffer from more diseases than those living in
the city.
D. The prices of farm products are lower in the country than in the city.
71. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Disadvantages of Living in the Country.
B. The Expenses of Living in the Country.
C. Country Life.
D. Healthy Country People.
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