2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（11）

2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（11）

阅读理解训练（11）‎ Passage 1‎ The young boy saw me, or rather, he saw the car and quickly ran up to me, eager to sell his bunches (串) of bananas and bags of peanuts. Though he appeared to be about twelve, he seemed to have already known the bitterness of life. "Banana 300 naira. Peanuts 200 naira"‎ ‎ He said in a low voice. I bargained him down to 200 total for the fruit and nuts. When he agreed, I handed him a 500 naira bill He didn't have change, so I told him not to worry.‎ ‎ He .said thanks and smiled a row of perfect teeth.‎ ‎ When, two weeks later, I saw the boy again, I was more aware of my position in a society where it's not that uncommon to see a little boy who should be in school standing on the comer selling fruit in the burning sun. My parents had raised me to be aware of the advantage we had been afforded and the responsibility it brought to us.‎ ‎ I pulled over and rolled down my window. He had a bunch of bananas and a bag of peanuts ready. I waved them away. “What's up”. I asked him. “I...I don't have money to buy books for school.” I reached into my pocket and handed him two fresh 500 naira bills.‎ ‎ "Will this help?” I asked. He looked around nervously before taking the money. One thousand naira was a lot of money to someone whose family probably made about 5,000 naira or less each year. "Thank you, sir," he said. 'Thank you very much.”‎ ‎ When driving home, I wondered if my little friend actually used the money for school-books. What if he's a cheat (骗子)? And then I wondered why I did it Did I do it to make myself feel better? Was I using him? Later, I realized that I didn't know his name or the least bit about him, nor did I think to ask.‎ ‎ Over the next six months, I was busy working in a news agency in northern Nigeria. Sometime after I returned, I went out for a drive When I was about to pull over, the boy suddenly appeared by my window with a big smile ready on his face ‎ "oh, gosh! Long time."‎ ‎ "Are you in school now?” I asked.‎ ‎ He nodded.‎ ‎ "That's good," I said. A silence fell as we looked at each other, and then I realized what he wanted. "Here," I held out a 500 naira bill. "Take this.” He shook his head and stepped back as if hurt. "What's wrong?” I asked. "It's a gift"‎ ‎ He shook his head again and brought his hand from behind his back. HIS face shone with sweat (汗水)。 He dropped a bunch of bananas and a bag of peanuts in the front seat before he said, "I've been waiting to give these to you."‎ ‎1. What was the author's first impression of the boy?‎ ‎ A. He seemed to be poor and greedy. ‎ B. He seemed to have suffered a lot ‎ C. He seemed younger than his age. ‎ D. He seemed good at bargaining ‎2. The second time the author met the boy, the boy________.‎ ‎ A. told him his purpose of selling fruit and nuts ‎ B. wanted to express his thanks ‎ C. asked him for money for his schoolbooks ‎ D. tried to take advantage of him ‎3. Why did the author give his money to the boy?‎ ‎ A. Because he had enough money to do that.‎ ‎ B. Because he had learnt to help others since childhood.‎ ‎ C. Because he held a higher position in the society.‎ ‎ D. Because he had been asked by the news agency to do so.‎ ‎4. Which of the following best describes the boy?‎ ‎ A. Brave and polite. B. Kind and smart ‎ C. Honest and thankful. D. Shy and nervous.‎ 答案 1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C Passage 2‎ ‎ I was the middle child of three, but there was a gap of five years on either side, and I hardly saw my father before I was eight. For this and other reasons I was somewhat lonely. I had the onely child’s habit of making up stories and holding conversations with imaginary persons, and I think from the very start my literary ambitions（文学志向） were mixed up with the feeling of being isolated（孤独） and undervalued. I knew that I had a natural ability with words and a power of facing unpleasant facts, and I felt that this created a sort of private world in which I could get my own back for my failure in everyday life.     However, the quantity of serious writing which I produced all through my childhood would not add up to half a dozen pages. I wrote my first poem at the age of four or five, my mother taking it down to dictation. I cannot remember anything about it except that it was about a tiger and the tiger had “chair-like teeth” - a good enough expression. At eleven, when the war of 1914-18 broke out, I wrote a poem which was printed in the local(地方的) newspaper, as was another, two years later, on the death of Kitchener. From time to time, when I was a bit older, I wrote bad and usually unfinished “nature poems”. I also, about twice, attempted a short story which was a failure. That was the total of the would-be serious work that I actually set down on paper during all those years.‎ ‎5.The underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to       .‎ A. the quantity of serious writing B. the writer’s first poem C. the writer’s childhood D. the tiger in the poem ‎6.From the text, we learn that as a little boy the writer     .‎ A. had no playmates B. showed his gift for writing C. put out lots of poems and stories D. got his first poem published in 1916‎ ‎7.What can be inferred about the writer?‎ A. He was least favoured in his family.‎ B. He had much difficulty in talking with others.‎ C. He had an unhappy childhood for lack of care.‎ D. His loneliness resulted in his interest in writing.‎ 答案 5.B 6.B 7.D Passage 3‎ LONDON Thursday Just Read—Eddy missed his girlfriend so made he flew back to Britain from Austrahe to propose(求婚)　to her.The pooblem is she did the same in the opposite diffion.‎ He and Anna crea manaed to miss each other when the the same airporr waiting room in Singaoore at he same time to wait for connecting mghrs.‎ Anna,heartbrok,when she arrived at Eddy’s Sydney flat lind he had flow to London,told times,“It was as though someone was playing a cruel joke on. ”‎ ‎“He is the most romantic person I have ever known.I think our problem is that we are both quite impulsive(冲动的)people.We are always trying to surprise each other.”‎ After an 11,000-mile flight across gome,she wa greeted by Eddy’s astonished roommate asking what she was doing.‎ Eddy,a 27-year-old enginee taken year off to travel round Austr be he was missing Anna,a 26-year sece,so much he got a job on a Syd (工地)and started savir for a surprase.‎ He then flew bome no and went to her flat armed with engegerment(订婚)　ring,wine ‎ and thougens.‎ ‎“I really miseed Anna and I’d been thinking about her all the come I was so excited when she phoned me flom Ausrralia,”he said.‎ Eddy then asked Anna to marry him on tbe phone .“I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry but I accepted,”she said.‎ Anna was given a tour of Sydney by Eddy’s friends before going back home.Eddy and to stav in Britain for two weeks beean a could not change his ticket.‎ ‎8.What does the last sentence of the first paragraph tell us?‎ A.Anna flew to Britain from Australia to marry him.‎ B.Anna flew to Australia from Britain to marry him.‎ C.Anna flew to Britain from Australia to propose to him.‎ D.Anna flew to Australia from Britain to propose to him.‎ ‎9.The underlined word“miss”in paragraph 2 most probably means_______.‎ A.escape from B.fail to understand C.fail to meet D.long to see ‎ ‎10.Eddy got a job on a Sydney building site because he________.‎ A.wanted to travel round Australia ‎ B.needed monev to pay his daily cost C.was an engineer at this building site D.hoped to make money from this job ‎11.Which of the following is TRUE about Eddy and Anna according to the text?‎ A.Eddy proposed to Anna on the phone and Anna accepted.‎ B.Anna stayed in Australia waiting for Eddy’s arrival.‎ C.Anna bad a good time touring Sydney with Dddy.‎ D.Eddy met Anna in the airport waiting room by chance.‎ 答案 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.A Passage 4‎ ‎ “Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known i: exactly; tab-stops: ‎105.0pt ‎189.0pt 273.0pn my neighborhood. One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1. ‎25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door. Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake. Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves. Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they ‎ were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light. Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ll think about th painful at tomorrow. 12. What ate the requirements for the healthy growth of roses? A. A lot of care and the right soil. B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing. C. Tomato plants grown alongside. D. Cages placed around the roots. 13. The writer planted the tomato because ______. A. it cost only $1. 25 B. the soil was just right for it C. there was room for it in the garden D. the roses’ branches needed to be covered 14. This year the writer’s roses were ______. A. removed from the rose bed B. picked along with the tomatoes C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight D. largely hidden under the tomato plant 15. By saying “the prize so dearly won” in paragraph 5, the writer wants to ______. A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes B. show the hardship of growing the roses C. express her liking for the roses D. express her care for the tomatoes 16. In the situation described in the text, one good thing is that ______. A. the roses cost the writer little money B. the writer has a daily harvest of tomatoes C. someone will help the writer make the decision D. the writer can now enjoy both the roses and tomatoes 答案 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.A 16.B Passage 5‎ Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered to my house. No card came with it Calls to the flower-shop were not helpful at all. After a while I stopped trying to discover the sender’s name and just delighted in the beautiful white flower in ‎ soft pink paper.‎ But I never stopped imagining who the giver might be. Some of my happiest moments were spent daydreaming about the sender. My mother encouraged these imaginings. She’d ask me if there was someone for whom I had done special kindness. Perhaps it was the old man across the street whose mail I’d delivered during the winter. As a girl, though, I had more fun imagining that it might be a boy I had run into.‎ One month before my graduation, my father died. I felt so sad that I became completely uninterested in my upcoming graduation dance, and I didn’t care if I had a new dress or not. But my mother, in her own sadness, would not let me miss any of those things. She wanted her children to feel loved and lovable. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see themselves much like the gar-denia-lovely, strong and perfect with perhaps a bit of mystery(神秘)‎ My mother died ten days after I was married. I was 22. That was the year the gardenia stopped coming.‎ ‎17． Which of the following would be the best title for the text?‎ ‎ A．A childhood Dream.‎ B．A Mother’s Love.‎ ‎ C．A Graduation Party.‎ D．A Special Birthday.‎ ‎18．The mother insisted that her daughter go to the graduation dance because _________.‎ ‎ A．she could take care of things herself B．she hoped she would find a boyfriend ‎ C．she wanted her to be happy and strong D．she thought education was most important ‎19．Who was the sender of the flower?‎ ‎ A．A boy the writer had run into.‎ B．One of the writer’s neighbors.‎ ‎ C．One of the writer’s classmates. ‎ D．The writer’s mother.‎ 答案 17.A 18.B 19.C Passage 6‎ Taiwan police cannot decide whether to treat it as an extremely eleven act of stealing or an even elev-ecer cheat (诈骗). Either way , it could be the perfect crime (犯罪), because the criminals are birds—horning pigeons ! ‎ The crime begins with a telephone message to the owner of a stolen car : if you want the car back, pay up then, the car owner is directed to a park, told where to find a bird cage and how to ‎ attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside . Carrying the money in a tiny bag , the pigeon flies off .‎ There have been at least four such pigeon pick-ups in Changwa. What at first seemed like the work of a clever stay-at-home car thief, however , may in fact be the work of an even lazier and more inventive criminal mind—one that avoid (避免)not only collecting money but going out to steal the car in the first place . Police officer Chen says that the criminal probably has pulled a double trick: he gets money for things he cannot possibly return . Instead of stealing cars , he lets someone else do it and then waits for the car-owner to place an ad (启事) in the newspaper asking for help .‎ The theory is supported by the fact that , so far , none of the stolen cars have been returned . Also, the amount of money demanded-under 3,000 Taiwanese dollars –seems too little for a car worth many times more .‎ Demands for pigeon-delivered money stopped as soon as the press reported the story. And even if they start again, Chen holds little hope of catching the criminal . “We have more important things to do, ” he said .‎ ‎20．After the car owner received a phone call. He ‎ ‎ A．went to a certain pigeon and put some money in the bag it carried ‎ B．gave the money to the thief and had his car back in a park ‎ C．sent some money to the thief by mail ‎ D．told the press about it ‎ ‎21．The “lazier and more inventive” criminal refers to .‎ ‎ A．the car thief who stays at home B．one of those who put the ads in the paper ‎ C．one of the policemen in Changwa D．the owner of the pigeons ‎ ‎22．The writer mentions the fact that “none of the stolen cars have been returned” to show .‎ ‎ A．how easily people get fooled by criminals ‎ B．what Chen thinks might be correct ‎ C．the thief is extremely clever ‎ D．the money paid is too little ‎23．The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to .‎ ‎ A．criminals B．pigeons C．the stolen cars D．demands for money ‎ ‎24．We may infer from the text that the criminal knows how to reach the car owners because .‎ ‎ A．he reads the ads in the newspaper B．he lives in the same neighborhood ‎ C．he has seen the car owners in the park D．he has trained the pigeons to follow them ‎ 答案 20.D 21.C 22.A 23.C 24.D Passage 7‎ Chances I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career（职业）.‎ I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career.‎ I then found myself a job. Looking after two little girls, It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.‎ One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me, I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part – time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.‎ Now I’ve got a full – time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.‎ ‎25．What is the author’s present job?‎ ‎ A．Working part – time in a college.‎ ‎ B．Taking care of children for a family.‎ ‎ C．Helping children with their schoolwork.‎ ‎ D．Looking after children at a kindergarten.‎ ‎26．When staying with the two girls’ family, the author .‎ ‎ A．was paid for extra work B．often worked long hours ‎ C．got much help from her boss D．took a day off every other week ‎27．Why did the author leave her first job?‎ ‎ A．She found a full – time job.‎ ‎ B．She was fed up with children.‎ ‎ C．She decided to attend a part – time course.‎ ‎ D．She needed a rest after working extra hours.‎ ‎28．What has the author learned from her own experiences?‎ ‎ A．Less successful students can still have a career.‎ ‎ B．Qualifications are necessary for a career.‎ ‎ C．Hard work makes an excellent student.‎ ‎ D．One must choose the job she likes.‎ 答案 25.D 26.B 27.C 28.A Passage 8‎ The house was quiet at 5 am and Tim' s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He' d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea. ‎ Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He' d eat after he' d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.‎ He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches-‎ but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, she' d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table:‎ Gone to Michael' s. Back tonight, Tim.‎ The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn't up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.‎ The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday' s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.‎ The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched (延伸) across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.‎ Over the first rocks, along to the point. Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.‎ He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious (神秘的) now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn't go in all the way...‎ ‎29. What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?‎ A. He left the house quietly.‎ B. He had breakfast at home.‎ C. He left a note on the freezer.‎ D. He put a sweater in his schoolbag.‎ ‎30. "He settled for some biscuits” ( in Paragraph 3 ) means that Tim_______.‎ A. had to leave the biscuits on the table B. liked biscuits better than sandwiches C. had to take biscuits instead of sandwiches ‎ D. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen ‎31. What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?‎ A. The height of the first rocks.‎ B. The ups and downs of the waves.‎ C. The change in the position of the sun.‎ D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.‎ ‎32. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?‎ A. The sea looked like a piece of gold.‎ B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.‎ C. Tim was the only person on the beach.‎ D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.‎ ‎33.In the story, Tim' s mood (心情) changed from_________.‎ A. loneliness to craziness B. anxiousness to excitement C. helplessness to happiness D. eagerness to nervousness 答案 29.A 30.C 31.C 32.C 33.D Passage 9‎ ‎ “Come in, Kim. Have a seat, please,” said Bill Williams, the manager. “this was Kim's first experience with an assessment. After only six months he was due for a raise if this assessment was satisfactory.‎ ‎“Kim,” began Bill Williams, “I am very pleased with the quality of your work. I have nothing but praise for your devotion and your hard work. My only concern is that you are not active enough in putting forward your suggestions.”‎ ‎“But,” replied Kim, “I have always completed every assignment you have given me. Mr. Williams.”‎ ‎“I know that, Kim. And please, call me Bill. But what I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas. I need more input from you—more feedback on how things are going. I don’t need a “yes man”. You never tell me what you think. You just smile as though everything is fine.”‎ ‎“But,” said Kim, “I feel that since you are my superior, it would be presumptuous of me to tell you what to do.” ‎ ‎“I’m not asking you to tell me what to do, but what you think we could do. To make suggestions, I employed you because I respect your experience in this field, but you are not communicating your thoughts to me.”‎ ‎“Yes. I see. I’m not accustomed to this, but I will try to do as you say…Bill.”‎ ‎“Good, then, I expect to hear more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an idea with me.”‎ ‎“Yes, of course. Thank you, Mr. Will…Bill.”‎ ‎34. Kim is the sort of employee who_______.‎ ‎ A. does not speak out his own ideas B. is not devoted to the job ‎ C. laughs too much over work D. can not finish his work on time ‎35. The word “presumptuous” in the middle of the passage is closest in meaning to “_____”.‎ ‎ A. full of respect B. too confident and rude ‎ C. lacking in experience D. too shy and quiet 答案 34.A 35.B Passage 10‎ My parents were in a huge argument, and 1 was really upset about it. I didn't know who I should talk with about how I was feeling. So I asked Mom to allow me to stay the night at my best friend's house. Though I knew I wouldn't tell her about my parents’ situation, I was looking forward to gelling out of the house. I was in the middle of packing up my things when suddenly the power went out in the neighborhood. Mom came to tell me that I should stay with my grandpa until the power came back on.‎ I was really disappointed because I felt that we did not have much to talk about. But I knew he would be frightened alone in the dark. I went to his room and told him that I'd stay with him until the power was restored. He was quite happy and said, "Great opportunity. "‎ ‎"What is?" I asked.‎ ‎"To talk, you and I ” he said. "To hold a private little meeting about what we’re going to do with your mom and dad, and what we're going to do with ourselves now that we're in the situation we are in. "‎ ‎"But we can't do anything about it. Grandpa," I said, surprised that here was someone with whom I could share my feelings and someone who was in the same " boat" as I was.‎ And that's how the most unbelievable friendship between my grandfather and me started. Sitting Acre in the dark, we talked about our feelings and fears of life — from how fast things change, to how they sometimes don't change fast enough. That night, because the power went out, ‎ I found a new friend, with whom I could safely talk about all my fears and pains, whatever they may be-Suddenly, the lights all came back on. "Well," he said, " I guess that means you'll want to go now. I really like our talk. I hope the power will go out every few nights!"‎ ‎36.1 wished to get out of the house because ____‎ A. I was angry about my parents' quarrel ‎ B. I found nobody to share my feelings with ‎ C. I wanted to escape from the dark house ‎ D. I planned to tell my friend about my trouble ‎37. Grandpa was happy to see me because _____.‎ A. he could discuss the problem with me ‎ B. he had not seen me for a long lime ‎ C. he was afraid of darkness ‎ D. he felt quite lonely ‎38. What can be inferred from the passage? ‎ A. The grandchild was eager to leave. ‎ B. They would have more chats. ‎ C. The lights would go out again. ‎ D. It would no longer be dark.‎ 答案 36.A 37.A 38.B Passage 11‎ Compassion is a desire within us to help others. With effort, we can translate compassion into actions. An experience last weekend showed me this is true. I work part-time in a supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are out main customers, and it’s not hard to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register（收款机）with a box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash (现金), had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day.‎ I couldn’t help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before, and what he would be like if luck had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this ‎ kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, but store rules didn’t allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job.‎ Just then, another man, standing behind the first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable. “Change it to me, ” was all he said.‎ What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into my pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.‎ ‎39. The aged gentleman who wanted to buy the biscuits_________ .‎ A．promised to obey the store rules ‎ B．forgot to take any money with him C．hoped to have the food first and pay later ‎ D．could not afford anything more expensive ‎40. Which of the following best describes the old gentleman?‎ A．kind and lucky B．poor and lonely ‎ C．friendly and helpful D．hurt and disappointed ‎41. The writer acted upon the store rules because_________ .‎ A．he wanted to keep his present job ‎ B．he felt no pity for the old gentleman C．he considered the old man dishonest ‎ D．he expected someone else to pay for the old man ‎42. What does the writer learn from his experience?‎ A．Wealth is more important than anything else ‎ B．Helping others is easier said than done C．Experience is better gained through practice ‎ D．Obeying the rules means more than compassion.‎ 答案 39.C 40.B 41.A 42.B Passage 12‎ In the course of working my way through school, I took many jobs I would rather forget. But none of these jobs was as dreadful as my job in an apple plant. The work was hard; the pay was poor; and, most of all, the working conditions were terrible.‎ First of all, the job made huge demands on my strength. For then hours a night, I took boxes that rolled down a metal track and piled them onto a truck. Each box contained twelve heavy bottles of apple juice. I once figured out that I was lifting an average of twelve tons of apple juice every night.‎ I would not have minded the difficulty of the work so much if the pay had not been so poor. I ‎ was paid the lowest wage of that time—two dollars an hour. Because of the low pay, I felt eager to get as much as possible. I usually worked twelve hours a night but did not take home much more than $ ‎100 a week.‎ But even more than the low pay, what made me unhappy was the working conditions. During work I was limited to two ten-minute breaks and an unpaid half hour for lunch. Most of my time was spent outside loading trucks with those heavy boxes in near-zero-degree temperatures. The steel floors of the trucks were like ice, which made my feet feel like stone. And after the production line shut down at night and most people left, I had to spend two hours alone cleaning the floor.‎ I stayed on the job for five months, all the while hating the difficulty of the work, the poor money, and the conditions under which I worked. By the time I left, I was determined never to go back there again. ‎ ‎43. Why did the writer have to take many jobs at that time?‎ A．To pay for his schooling B．To save for his future C．To support his family D．To gain some experience ‎44. The following facts describe the terrible working conditions of the plant EXCEPT_________.‎ A．loading boxes in the freezing cold B．having limited time for breaks C．working and studying at the same time D．getting no pay for lunch time ‎45. What is the subject discussed in the text?‎ A．The writer’s unhappy school life B．The writer’s eagerness to earn money C．The writer’s experience as a full-time worker D．The writer’s hard work in an apple plant ‎46. How is the text organized?‎ A．Topic—Argument—Explanation ‎ B．Opinion—Discussion--Description C．Main idea—Comparison—Supporting examples ‎ D．Introduction—Supporting examples—Conclusion ‎ 答案 43.A 44.C 45.D 46.D Passage 13‎ Three months after the government stopped issuing（发放）or renewing permits for Internet cafes because of security（安全）concerns, some cafe owners are having financial（经济的）concerns of their own.‎ The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the government until new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse of the information superhighway, but for cafe owners it’s a business breakdown with no fix in sight.‎ ‎“I handed in a request to open up an Internet café and received the conditions,” said the businessman Obeidallah. “I rented a place in the Sharafiah district at SR45,000 and prepared the place with equipment that cost me more than SR100,000. When I went to the local government after finishing everything, I was surprised to find that they’d stopped issuing permits for Internet cafes.”‎ Having an Internet cafe without Internet is much like having a coffee shop without coffee. “I’m avoiding closing the place, but it’s been more than three months with the situation ongoing as it is.” Obeidallah said. “Who will bear the losses caused by the permit issue?”‎ The decision took many cafe owners by surprise. “I asked to open an Internet café, and I was handed a list of all the things that were needed to follow through, such as a sign for the place, filling out forms,” said Hassan Al-Harbi.‎ ‎“I did all that was asked and rented a place. And after the Haj vacation I went to the local government and they surprised me, saying that there are new rules that forbid the issuing of any more Internet cafe permits and that one can’t even renew his permit. I’ve lost more than SR80,000,” Al-harbi added.‎ As for the government, officials say a method to deal with it is on the way. But security concerns come before profit（盈利）.‎ ‎47．The government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes .‎ ‎ A．to prevent misuse of new safeguards in Internet cafes ‎ B．to make cafe owners earn less profit from their business ‎ C．to stop the use of the information superhighway on Internet ‎ D．to make sure of the proper use of the information superhighway ‎48．The government’s decision led to the fact that many cafe owners .‎ ‎ A．suffered heavy financial losses B．asked to open up Internet cafes ‎ C．continued to operate Internet cafes D．asked the government for payment ‎49．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “on the way” means .‎ ‎ A．to be studied B．to be put into practice ‎ C．to be changed D．to be improved ‎50．The cafe owners found the government’s decision .‎ ‎ A．surprising and unacceptable B．understandable and acceptable ‎ C．reasonable but surprising D．surprising but acceptable 答案 47.D 48.B 49.C 50.D