2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（23）

2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（23）

阅读理解训练（23）‎ Passage 1‎ Feeling blue about world ? “Cheer up.” Says science writer Matt Ridley.”The world has never been a better place to live in, and it will keep on getting better both for humans and got nature.”‎ Ridley calls himself a tat ional optimist—tactical .because he’s carefully weighed the evidence optimistic .because that offence shows human progress to be both unavoidable and good .And this is what he’s set out to prone from unique point of view in his most recent book. The Rant anal Opting .He views mankind as grand enterprise that .on the whole .has done little but progress for 100.000 years. He backed his finding with hard gathered though years of research.‎ Here’s how he explains his views.‎ Shopping fuels invention It is reported that there are more than ten billion different producers for sale in London alone. Even allowing for the many people who still live in poverty .our own generation has access to more nutritious food .more convenient transport .bigger houses, better ears .and of course, more pounds and dollars than any who lived before us .This will continue as long as we there things to make other things, This more we specialize and exchange, the better off we’ll be.‎ ‎2) Brilliant advances ‎ One reason we are richer, healthier, taller, cleverer, longer-lived and freer than ener before is that the four most basie human needs -food, clothing, fuel and shelter- have grown a lot cheaper. Take one example. In ‎1800 a candle providing one hour’s light cost six hours’ work. In the 1880s the same light from an oil lamp took 15 minutes’ work to pay for. In 1950 it was eight seconds. Today it’s half second.‎ ‎3) Let’s not kill ourselves for climate change Mitigating(减轻) climate change could prove just as damaging to human welface as climate change itself. A child that dies from indoor smoke in a village, where the use of fassil-fuel(化石燃料) electrieity is forhidden by well meaming members of green polucal movements trying to save the world, is just as great a tragedy as a child that mes in a flood caused by climate change. If chmaic change proves to be xxxx, but cutting carbon canses realparn, we may well find that we have stopped a nose bleed by putting a tournquet(止血带) around our necks.‎ ‎1. What is the theme of Ridley’s most recent book?‎ A. Weakness of human nature.‎ B. Concern about climate change.‎ C. Importance of practical thinking.‎ D. Optimism about human progress.‎ ‎2. How does Ridley look at shopping?‎ ‎ A. It encourages the creation of things.‎ ‎ B. It results in shortage of goods.‎ ‎ C. It demands more fossil fuels.‎ ‎ D. It causes a poverry problem.‎ ‎3. The candle and lamp example is used to show that .‎ ‎ A. oil lamps give off more light than candles ‎ B. shortening working time brings about a happier life.‎ ‎ C. advanced technology helps to produce better candles.‎ ‎ D. increased production rate leads to lower cost of goods.‎ ‎4. What does the last sentence of the passage imply?‎ ‎ A. Cutting carbon is necessary in spite of the huge cost.‎ ‎ B. Overreaction to cliamate change may be dangerous.‎ ‎ C. People’s health is closely related to climate change.‎ ‎ D. Careless medical treatment may cause great pain.‎ ‎【答案】DADB Passage 2‎ ‎ Student Membership-----Cambridge Arts Cinema ‎ Cambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most of it and save money.‎ ‎5. Which of the following is the most famous event held at Cambridge Arts Cinema?‎ ‎ A. The Cambridge Film Festival.‎ ‎ B. Meetings with filmmakers.‎ ‎ C. The preview screening.‎ ‎ D. Monthly premieres.‎ ‎6. If you're a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy free＿‎ ‎ A. Darkroom Gallery shows ‎ B. mailed programmes ‎ C. special film events ‎ D. film shows ‎7. How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last?‎ ‎ A. Four months. B. Eight months.‎ ‎ C. Nine months. D. One year.‎ ‎8．For what purpose is the text written?‎ ‎ A. Offering students cheaper tickets．‎ ‎ B. Announcing the opening of a premiere.‎ ‎ C. Telling the public of the cinema's address.‎ ‎ D. Increasing the cinema's membership.‎ ‎【答案】ABCD Passage 3‎ Exploit your parking space An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £‎300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.‎ Rent（出租）a room Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.‎ Make money during special events Don’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money, Grashpadder can advertise your space. ‎ Live on set ‎ Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.‎ Use your roof ‎ You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get ‎ paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.‎ ‎9. If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.‎ A. ￡800 B. ￡‎500 C. ￡4500 D.5000‎ ‎10. Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?‎ A. On Letpark. B. On Roomspare.‎ C. On Grashpadder. D. On Roommateeasy.‎ ‎11. If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.‎ A. sign an agreement with the government B. pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment C. sell the roof to some energy companies D. keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years ‎12. For whom the text most probably written?‎ A. Lodgers. B. Advertisers.‎ C. House owners. D. Online companies ‎【答案】BCDC Passage 4‎ Elixir written by Eric Walters Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes （糖尿病）.She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.‎ George Washingtion Carver Written by Elizabeth Macleod Meet the “Peanut（花生） Specialist”, George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleod’s Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.‎ The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations Written by Alootook Ipellie & David MacDonald ‎ Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books; The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.‎ ‎ ‎ Made in Canada:101 Amazing Achieverms Written by Bev Spencer What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection?Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian,including the Blackberry,alkaline(碱性) batterices and the Blue Box yecycling program.‎ ‎ ‎ Newton and the Tlme Machine Written by Michael Me Gowan Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinesaurs up close.But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends,King Herbert and Queen Certunde,in can he save them before time runs out?‎ ‎13. Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?‎ A. Painful B. Curious C. Frightened D. Disappointed ‎14. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.‎ B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.‎ C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.‎ D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.‎ ‎15. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are_______‎ A. Newton’s human friends B. the names of the time machine C. two dinosaurs D. the inventions of the time machine ‎16. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _____.‎ A. Elizabeth Macleod B. Eric Walters ‎ C. Rocky London & David MacDonald D. Bev Spencer ‎【答案】AACC Passage 5‎ Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City Memo To: All Staff ‎ From: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development Committee Date: May 20, 2010‎ ‎ A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.‎ Sports 1:Basketball.‎ ‎ We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible . Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus , each student will have to pay ＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.‎ Sports 2:Gym ‎ We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. Frist, it is not very busy and crowded before ‎6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of ‎ shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.‎ Sports 3: Hiking ‎ Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at ‎2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers . Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.‎ Sports 4:Swimming ‎ The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. ‎2:45pm to ‎3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is ＄10 per visit.‎ ‎17.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ ‎ A. Students selecting basketball had better register early.‎ ‎ B. Students participating in gym should arrive at ‎6:00 pm.‎ ‎ C. Hiking usually begins at ‎2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.‎ ‎ D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.‎ ‎18.It can be inferred from the passage that ‎ ‎ A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts.‎ ‎ B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports ‎ ‎ C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees ‎ D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water ‎19. It can be concluded that ‎ ‎ A. each sport will take only on hour sports ‎ B. students will be charged for the four sports ‎ ‎ C. all the sports will take place at ‎Kowloon‎ ‎Peak ‎ D. teachers will accompany students on each sport ‎20.The purpose of the memo is to ‎ ‎ A. attract students’ interest in the programme ‎ B. require the parents to select a sport for their child ‎ C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents ‎ D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time 答案：ABDC Passage 6‎ ‎ ‎ BORDER CROSSINGS While there are no restrictions on zhe amount of money that you can bring across the border.you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.‎ PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免税）ON PURCHASES AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE ‎US Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US ‎48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption.‎ ‎ next $ 1.000 US at 3%‎ ‎ Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.‎ CANADIANS RETURNING TO ‎CANADA Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN ‎48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN ‎ Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.‎ ‎7 days or more: $ 750 CAN ‎ Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.‎ DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)‎ A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.‎ ‎(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved,low risk travelers through special lanes.)‎ A recent Washington State‎, ‎New York or BC driver’s license.‎ Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.)‎ AIR TRAVEL TO THE ‎US A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.‎ ‎21.If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods,how much should he pay tax on when returning home?‎ A. $ 800 CAN B. $750 CAN C.$ 400 CAN D. $ 50 CAN 选D。 根据文中Canadians Returning To Canada 的要求$750 CAN是免税的，所以只需交$50 CAN的关税 ‎21.For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada,how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?‎ A. $ 24 US B. $ 48 US C. $52 US D. $ 200 US 选A. 根据文中Americans Returning To the US 的要求$800 US 免税，而next $1000US at3% 得知除800以外的800到1000以内需交3% 800乘以3%=24‎ ‎22.What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?‎ A. A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.‎ B. An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.‎ C.Two vaild passport crads and a certified copy of a birth certificate.‎ D. A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.,and a certified copy of a birth certificate.‎ 选C 根据题目中hey drive a car from Canada to America，用排除法可排除两项A,B,而D错在a certified copy Passage 7‎ ‎ ‎ OPENING TIMES:‎ ‎20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: ‎9:00am to ‎‎5:00pm Sun:9:30am to ‎‎5:00pm ‎20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to ‎‎4:00pm Sun:10:00am to ‎4:00pm ‎ Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World ‎ Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word ,for over 250 years.‎ ◆ ‎ Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.‎ ◆ Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.‎ ADMISSION:‎ Adult ￡4.90‎ Child ￡2.20‎ Family ￡12.0‎ ‎(2 adults +up to 3 children)‎ ◆ Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.‎ ◆ Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.‎ The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).‎ · The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, ‎ its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的)to wheelchair user.‎ The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).‎ ‎23. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?‎ A. ＄9.80 B.＄‎12.00 C.＄14.20 D.＄16.40‎ ‎24. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?‎ A. Behind the exhibition hall.‎ B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.‎ C. At Windsor street.‎ D. Near the Coffee House.‎ ‎25. A wheelchair user may need help to enter .‎ A . the House B the garden C the Visitor’s Centre D. the exhibition hall 答案：‎ ‎23.选B。根据第二个表格中Family ￡12.0 （2 adults + up to 3 children)，即是一家人（2个成年人+至多3个小孩）需要￡12.0。‎ ‎24.选C。根据第二个表格右边第一段最后几个单词nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes' walk).‎ ‎25.选A。根据第二个表格右边第二段The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair user.“对于轮椅使用者来说，可能进入房子有些困难，但是游客中心，展览厅还有花园都可以进入。”‎ Passage 8‎ ‎ ‎ Welcome to My Message Board!‎ Subject: Slimming down classics?‎ Mr.‎ Handsome ‎2007-5-12‎ ‎6: 34 AM Orion Books, which decides there is a market in creating cut-down classics (经典著作), is slimming down some novels by such great writers as L. Tolstoy, M. Mitchell and C. Bronte. Now, each of them has been whittled down to about 400 pages by cutting 30 to 40 pages per cent of original, with words, sentences, paragraphs and, in a few cases, chapters removed. The first six shortened editions, all priced at ￡6.99 and advertised as great reads “in half the time”, will go on sale next month, with plans for 50 to 100 more to follow. The publishing house believes that modern readers will welcome the shorter versions. ‎ Mr.‎ Edwards Well, I’m publisher of Orion Group. Thanks for your attention, Mr. Handsome. ‎ I must say, the idea developed from a game of “shame” in my office. Each of us was required to confess (承认) to the most embarrassing blanks in his or her reading. I admitted that I had never read Anna Karenina and tried but failed to get through Gone with the Wind several times. One of my colleagues acknowledged skipping (跳读) Jane Eyre. We realized ‎ ‎2007-5-12‎ ‎9: 40 AM that life is too short to read all the books you want to and we never were going to read these ones.‎ ‎ As a leading publishing house, we are trying to make classics convenient for readers but it’s not as if we’re withdrawing the original versions. They are still there if you want to read them.‎ Ms. Weir ‎2007-5-12‎ ‎11:35 AM I’m director of the online bookclub www.lovereading.co.uk ‎ ‎ Mr. Edwards, I think your shortened editions is a breath of fresh air. I’m guilty of never having read Anna Karenina, because it’s just so long. I’d much rather read two 300-page books than one 600-page book. I am looking forward to more shortened classics!‎ Mr.‎ Crockatt ‎2007-5-12‎ ‎4:38 PM I’m from the London independent bookshop Corckatt & Powell.‎ ‎ In my opinion, the practice is completely ridiculous. How can you edit the classics? I’m afraid reading some of these book is hard work, and that is why you have to develop as a reader. If people don’t have time to read Anna Karenina, then fine. But don’t read a shortened version and kid yourself it’s the real thing. ‎ ‎26. According to the message board, Orion Books ___________. ‎ ‎ A. opposes the reading of original classics ‎ B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics ‎ C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future ‎ D. is cautions in its decision to cut down classics ‎27. In Mr. Edwards’ opinion, Orion Group is shortening classics to _________. ‎ ‎ A. make them easier to read ‎ B. meet a large demand in the market ‎ ‎ C. increase the sales of literary books ‎ D. compete with their original versions ‎ ‎28. By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir ________. ‎ ‎ A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics ‎ B. shows her love for original classics ‎ C. feels guilty of not reading the classics ‎ D. disapprove of shortening the classics ‎29. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that _________. ‎ ‎ A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt ‎ ‎ B. shortening the classics does harm to the original ‎ ‎ C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job ‎ ‎ D. editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs 答案 26.C 27.A 28.A 29.B Passage 9‎ King's College Summer School King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school ‎ students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.‎ More information is as follows:‎ Application (申请) date l Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.‎ l Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.‎ l Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.‎ Courses l English Language ‎ Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours l American History: 16 hours l American Culture: 16 hours Steps l A letter of self-introduction l A letter of recommendation(推荐)‎ ‎﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.‎ Cost l Daily lessons: $200‎ l Sports and activities: $100‎ l Travels: $200‎ l Hotel service: $400‎ ‎﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.‎ Please write to:‎ ‎ Thompson, Sanders ‎ 1026 King' s Street ‎ New York, NY 10016, USA ‎ E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com ‎30. You can most probably read the text in ________.‎ ‎ A. a newspaper B. a travel guide C. a textbook D. a telephone book ‎31. Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?‎ ‎ A. Only top students can take part in the program.‎ ‎ B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.‎ ‎ C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.‎ ‎ D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.‎ ‎32. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school __‎ ‎ A. $200 B. $‎400 ‎‎ C. $500 D. $900‎ ‎33. What information can you get from the text?‎ ‎ A. The program will last two months. ‎ B. You can write to Thompson only in English.‎ ‎ C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007. ‎ ‎ D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.‎ 答案 30.A 31.C 32.C 33.B Passage 10‎ Read the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.‎ WE NEED OFFICE CLRANERS!‎ Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours from 5:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Appcoximately five hours per shift. A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone 6345 7843 now.‎ WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE?‎ This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Schemae. You must be able to get along well with children because wrok involves talking to groupe about dental health practices. For furtget information, visit our website a:schooledntalservices@ gov. sg. And fax your resume to 6234 4567.‎ FLORLST WANTED!‎ Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking. The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now!‎ INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE?‎ Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone 6345 2345 for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.‎ ‎34.You may find the above advertisements .‎ ‎ A.in a store window B.in a school magazine C.in a newspaper D.on a company notice-board ‎35.The position of a(n) is a part-time job.‎ ‎ A.florist B.artist C.preschool teacher D.dental nurse ‎36. Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?‎ ‎ A.Cooking skills. ‎ B.Childcare experience.‎ C.The ability to start work in two weeks.D. ‎ D.The ability to work well with other people.‎ ‎37.The office eleaners will be required to work about hours a week.‎ ‎ A.5 B‎.10 ‎‎ C.15 D.20‎ 答案 35.C 35A 36.D 37.C Passage 11‎ Phillip Island Penguins(企鹅)‎ The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach－the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.‎ ‎·Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip Island ‎·See the Gippsland area－Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm (蚯蚓)‎ ‎·Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance ‎·Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island－natural home for Little Penguins and many animals ‎·Take your place in special viewing stands(看台) to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little penguins Ultimate Penguins (+U)‎ Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.‎ Adult (成人) $ 60.00 Child $ 30.00‎ Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)‎ More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands.‎ Adult $ 25.00 Child $ 12.50‎ Penguin Skybox (+S)‎ Join a group of only ‎5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach.‎ Adult 16 yrs + $ 50.00‎ ‎38．What kind of people is the text mainly written for?‎ ‎ A．Scientists. B．Students. C．tourists. D．Artists.‎ ‎39．We can learn from the text that Little Penguins __________.‎ ‎ A．have been on Phillip Island for years ‎ B．keep a Guinness record for their size ‎ C．are trained to practice diving for visitors ‎ D．live in large groups to protect themselves ‎40．How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?‎ ‎ A．$ 37.50. B．$ 62.50. C．$ 180.00. D．$ 150.00.‎ 答案 38.C 39.A 40.B ‎ Passage 12‎ ‎41. Who is (are) the editor (s) of William Faulkner: Novels 1926-1929?‎ ‎ A. Noel Polk & Joseph Blotner.‎ ‎ B. Phillip Lopate.‎ ‎ C. Tony Kushner.‎ ‎ D, Leo Bersani.‎ ‎42. How much do you pay for American Movie Critics?‎ ‎ A. US $45.‎ ‎ B. US $40.‎ ‎ C. US $35.‎ ‎ D. US $25.‎ ‎43. Which book do you buy if you want to read the play "Death of a Salesman" ?‎ ‎ A. Arthur Miller: Collected Plays 1944 -1961.‎ ‎ B. William Faulkner: Novels 1926-1929.‎ ‎ C. Henry James: Novels 1901 -1902.‎ ‎ D. American Movie Critics.‎ ‎44. Henry James' only book written in the first person is ‎ A. The Wings of the Dove.‎ ‎ B. The Sacred Fount.‎ ‎ C. Soldiers'Pay.‎ ‎ D. Mosquitoes.‎ 答案 41.A 42.B 743.A 44.B Passage 13‎ Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)‎ Prices starting from＄1,999‎ Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7—night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐)areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.‎ You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you ‎ will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.‎ Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun—filled farewell dinner—a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.‎ ‎12 Days, 25Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners Day 1 Overnight flight to ‎Italy Days2—3 Regina Palace, ‎Stresa‎, ‎Italy Days4—10 Costa Victoria ( Costa cruises)‎ Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, ‎Verona‎, ‎Italy Day12 Leave for home Please Note:‎ Leaving date Price for one person April 7‎ ‎$2,099‎ June 2‎ ‎$2,199‎ October 6‎ ‎$2,099‎ November 3‎ ‎$1,999‎ ‎45．How is the journey planned?‎ ‎ A．It starts and ends in Italy.‎ ‎ B．It starts and ends in Greece.‎ ‎ C．It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.‎ ‎ D．It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.‎ ‎46．What can be inferred from the travel plan?‎ ‎ A．The price may get lower than those in the plan.‎ ‎ B．The prices include three meals a day.‎ ‎ C．The price is the highest in summer.‎ ‎ D．The prices include entertainment service.‎ ‎47．What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?‎ ‎ A．A famous hotel.‎ ‎ B．A beautiful resort.‎ ‎ C．A comfortable ship.‎ ‎ D．A long—distance bus.‎ ‎48．Tourists will travel on their own in .‎ ‎ A．Stresa ‎ B．‎Olympia ‎ C．‎Mykonos ‎ D．‎Verona 答案 45.A 46.C 47.C 48.B Passage 14‎ FILM DESCRIPTIONS Back to the Future With the help of a local inventor’s time machine, Marty travels back to the 1950s. There his 80s ‎ hipness stands out, and he inadvertently interferes with the fledgling romance of his parents-to-be. Can Marty keep them together? He’d better, or his own future will fade away. Featuring: Christopher Lloyd, Michael J.Fox. A universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 55 min.‎ Beethoven’s 2nd In this sequel to the popular Beethoven, our canine hero falls for Missy, who soon has puppies. Missy’s greedy owner, Regina, who sees only money in the little purebreds, separates mom and pups from Beethoven. His owners rescue the puppies, but Regina still has Missy. Featuring: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 26 min.‎ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Despite the popularity of his treats, candy maker Willy Wonka shuts himself inside his factory. But then Willy holds a contest, offering five lucky children the chance to see his company. Poor but pleasant Charlie Bucket finds a ticket, as do four less-deserving children. Featuring:‎ Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore. A Warner Bros. Release, 1 hr. 56 min.‎ Cinderella Man Based on actual events, this film follows the life of Jim Braddock, a boxer in New York City during the Great Depression. After a series of losses, Braddock is forced into retirement. But he never gives up his boxing dream, and neither does his manager. Featuring: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger. A Universal Pictures release, 2 hr. 14 min.‎ Liar Liar Lawyer Fletcher Reede has never told the truth in his life. Then his son makes a birthday wish that his dad would stop lying for 24 hours. Suddenly, Fletcher’s mouth spouts everything he thinks. His compulsion brings disaster to courtroom, where he must defend a client whose case was built on lies. Featuring: Jim Carrey, Justin Cooper. A Universal Pictures release, 1 hr. 25 min.‎ ‎49. Which of the following is probably the name of a dog?‎ A. Marty. B. Missy. C. Fletcher. D. Charlie ‎50. Willy Wonka is _______.‎ A. a boxer who suffers a series of losses B. a lawyer who has never told the truth ‎ C. a man who runs a chocolate factory D. a man who invents a time machine ‎51. Which film is about the life of a real person?‎ A. Beethoven’s 2nd B. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory C. Cinderella Man D. Liar Liar ‎ 答案 49.B 50.C 51.C Passage 15‎ ‎ ‎ Few periods in history are as exciting as the time when the Vikings (北欧海盗)were known—and sometimes feared—throughout Scandinavia , the British Isles, Russia , all the Meditierranean , Africa and even America .‎ Frjel is a family-based society , which aims to relive and describe the Vikings from a harbor—Frjel , on the Swedish island of Gotland , Frjel was one of the richest trading centers in the Viking world .‎ The members of the society aim to recreate the clothing , weapons , tools , jewellery , games , food and furniture of that long-gone period .They want to enjoy an escape to a simpler , more relaxed time , with like-minded people . They will also use the items they have made to relive that age at various public entertainments .‎ The opening ceremony of this famous yearly competition (比赛)will begin at 11:‎30 a.m. There will be music groups , rappers and children’s chorus . ‎12:25p.m.‎ sees the introduction of the eaters who come from all over the world . At ‎12:40 p.m.‎, the historic 12-minute all-you-can-eat competition will begin .The world record stands at over 50 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes . Will anyone beat the record this year ?‎ Viewing is available on a first-come-first-served basis . Television crews are invited to use a two-tiered (两层) stage three metres from the main stage . The area in front of the main stage is kept for photographers and television cameras without tripods (三脚架).‎ ‎52．According to Advertisement I, the famous yearly competition is .‎ ‎ A．a music competition B．an eating competition ‎ C．a cooking competition D． a picture-taking competition ‎53．People who come to watch the competition earliest may .‎ ‎ A．get the best watching position B．get the best food ‎ C．watch whatever they want to D．take good pictures ‎ ‎54．The best title for Advertisement II would be .‎ ‎ A．The Vikings B．Reliving of the Vikings ‎ ‎ C．Frjel D．A Viking Reliving Society ‎ ‎55．From the advertisement we know that Frjel used to be .‎ ‎ A．a Viking club B．a family-based society ‎ ‎ C．a European island D．a trading center ‎ 答案 52.B 53.A 54.D 55.D