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Every country has its traditional festivals. The Chinese New Year is now known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the beginning of spring. Though there are some sayings about its origin, all agree that the word Nian, which in modern Chinese means "year", was originally the name of a beast that started to eat people the night before the beginning of a new year.
One story goes that the beast Nian had a very big mouth that would take in a great many people at one time. People were very afraid. One day, an old man came to their help and said he would stop all this. He said to Nian, "I hear that you are very strong, but can you eat up all the beasts on earth instead of people who are too weak to be your enemies?" "Yes," Nian agreed with him and went to kill many of the beasts on earth. People were very happy because those beasts also did bad things to people and killed their farm animals from time to time.
After that, the old man, who was a god, rode on the beast Nian and left. Nian was gone, and other beasts also went into forests; people began to enjoy their happy life. Before the old man left, he had told people to put up red paper-cuts on their windows and doors at each year's end to drive Nian away, because red is the color the beast felt most afraid of.
From then on, every year at the beginning of spring, people prepare to "Guo Nian". The word "Guo Nian" means "go through the Nian safely". Putting up red paper-cuts to drive Nian away and making dumplings for a better new year are still an every-year doing by the Chinese people. However, people today have long forgotten why they are doing all this, they just feel the color and the food make the New Year very enjoyable.
1
How did the old man stop Nian from eating people?
A.
By putting red paper-cuts on windows.
B.
By eating up beasts.
C.
By talking to him.
D.
By riding on him.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段3,4行He said to Nian, "I hear that you are very strong, but can you eat up all the beasts on earth instead of people who are too weak to be your enemies?"说明他是通过与年交谈来阻止它吃人的。故C正确。
2
Why did people put on red paper-cuts instead of those of any other color?
A.
Because Nian liked the color red.
B.
Because the color red could kill Nian.
C.
Because the old man like the color red.
D.
Because Nian was afraid of the color red.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段最后一句red is the color the beast felt most afraid of.说明年也怕红色。
3
The best title of this passage is "__________".
A.
The Origin of the Chinese New Year
B.
The Old Man and the Beast Nian
C.
How to Go Through the Nian safely
D.
What Nian Was Like
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段说明本文是关于中国年的历史的。故A正确。
4
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A.
Nian can eat up all the beasts on earth at one time.
B.
Nian is a tall beast that likes to eat farm animals.
C.
Nian is afraid of red paper-cuts.
D.
Nian doesn't like to use his own mind.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段最后2行he had told people to put up red paper-cuts on their windows and doors at each year's end to drive Nian away, because red is the color the beast felt most afraid of.说明C正确。
It's not the first movie to show the end of the world. But in the latest box office hit 2012 it is neither aliens nor a killer disease that threaten the human race, but climate change.
Some say the film lacks good dialogue and its science is questionable， others believe German director Roland Emmerich makes up for these flaws in special effects. An earthquake destroys the White House and Yellow stone National Park ends up in flames.
Emmerich borrows from the old Mayan(玛雅人的) story which says, that the world will end in 2012.He is being criticized for fuelling Internet rumors(传闻) about doomsday(世界末日)
"There is no factual basis for these claims," NASA said on its website. "Credible(可信赖的) scientists worldwide know of no threat connected with 2012," it insisted. "After all, our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, " they added.
According to the UK's Daily Telegraph, it was first thought that the disaster would happen in May 2003. When the world continued, supporters picked the last day of the Mayan calendar.
"Every culture has a myth(传说) of destruction(毁灭), just as they have a myth of creation. These myths |of destruction tend to surface(重新出现) during times of crisis(危机), " Michael A. Ryan, an assistant profess of history，speaking to Purdue University News. Ryan studies apocalyptic(像世界末日的) themes from the Middle Ages at the US university. "Today's current economic climate is a state of crisis for many people who are worried whether they can afford to feed themselves,"he added.
5
What led to the end of the world according to the film 2012?
A.
Aliens.
B.
The human race.
C.
Climate change.
D.
A killer disease.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。由But in the latest box office hit 2012 it is neither aliens nor a killer disease that threaten the human race, but climate change.可知，2012中是气候毁灭了地球。故选C
6
What does the underlined word "fuelling" in the third paragraph refer to?
A.
Making sth. stronger..
B.
Putting gas into a car.
C.
Producing power or heat.
D.
Burning
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。网络上关于2012世界灭亡的传说越来越多 故选A
7
Which of the following statements about the film 2012 is TRUE according to the text?
A.
A big fire destroys Yellow-stone National Park.
B.
All scientists in the world know of no threat connected with 2012.
C.
The old Mayan story says that the world will end in
D.
Every culture has a myth of destruction rather than creation
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。由Emmerich borrows from the old Mayan(玛雅人的) story which says, that the world will end in 2012可知C正确。
8
Why do the rumors about doomsday come about now and then?
A.
Because during times of crisis, people tend to worry about their future.
B.
Because aliens often threaten the human race.
C.
Because killer diseases happen at times.
D.
Because the old Mayan story says that the world will
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。由Today's current economic climate is a state of crisis for many people who are worried whether they can afford to feed themselves可知，人们更担心他们自己，更担心他们的将来
Seventeenth-century houses in colonial North American were simple structures that were primarily functional, carrying over traditional designs that went back to the Middle Ages. During the first half of the eighteen century, however, houses began to show a new elegance. As wealth increased, more and more colonist built fine houses.
Since architecture was not yet a specialized profession in the colonies, the design of buildings was left either to amateur (业余) designers or to carpenters who were engaged in translating architectural handbooks imported from England. Inventories of libraries shows an astonishing number of these handbooks for builders, and the houses built during the eighteenth century show their influence. Nevertheless, most household architecture of the first-quarters of the eighteenth century displays a wide divergence of taste and freedom of application of the rules laid down in these books.
Increasing wealth and growing sophistication (文化修养) throughout the colonies resulted in houses of improved design, whether the material was wood, stone, or brick. New England still favored wood, though brick houses became common in Boston and other towns, where the danger of fire gave an impetus (推动) to the use of more durable material. A few houses in New England were built of stone, but only in Pennsylvania and areas nearby was stone widely used in buildings. An increased use of brick in houses and outbuildings is noticeable in Virginia and Maryland, but wood remained the most popular material even in houses built by wealthy landowners. In the Carolinas, even in closely packed Charleston, wooden houses were much common than brick houses.
Eighteenth-century houses showed great interior improvements over the former ones. Windows were made larger and shutters removed. Large, clear panes replaced the small leaded glass of the seventeenth century. Doorways were larger and more decorative.
Fireplaces became decorative features of rooms. Walls were made of plaster or wood. White paint began to take the place of blues, yellows, greens, and lead colors, which had been popular for walls in the earlier years. After about 1730, advertisements for wallpaper styles in scenic patterns began to appear in colonial newspapers.
9
What's the passage mainly about?
A.
The improved design of eighteenth-century colonial houses.
B.
A comparison of eighteenth-century houses and modern houses.
C.
The decorations used in eighteenth-century houses.
D.
The role of carpenters in building eighteenth-century houses.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章主要讲述的是18实际在殖民地的房屋建设方面的变化。故A正确。
10
What was one of the main reasons for the change in architectural style in eighteenth-century North America?
A.
More architects arrived in the colonies.
B.
The colonists developed an interest in classical architecture.
C.
Bricks were more readily available
D.
The colonists had more money to spend on housing.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。第一段最后一句As wealth increased, more and more colonist built fine houses；第三段第一句Increasing wealth and growing sophistication (文化修养) throughout the colonies都说明了财富的增加是房屋设计方面的变化的主要原因。故D正确。
11
According to the passage, who was responsible for designing houses in eighteenth-century North America?
A.
professional architects
B.
customers
C.
interior decorators
D.
carpenters
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段2,3行the design of buildings was left either to amateur (业余) designers or to carpenters who were engaged in translating architectural handbooks imported from England.说明木匠是推动发展的一个主要原因。故D正确。
12
The passage implies that the rules described in architectural handbooks were ____________.
A.
generally ignored
B.
broken by professional architects
C.
not strictly stuck to
D.
only followed by older builders
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段最后三行most household architecture of the first-quarters of the eighteenth century displays a wide divergence of taste and freedom of application of the rules laid down in these books说明在实际的建筑过程中有了很多的变化，故原有的设计规则并没有被坚持，故C正确。
13
The underlined word "divergence"欧 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.
description
B.
developing
C.
difference
D.
interest
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
猜测词义题。displays a wide divergence of taste and freedom of application of the rules laid down in these books中的divergence指对于原有规则的灵活运用现实出很大的区别，故这个词应该是指差异，故C正确。
About 12,000 years ago- long before the famous UFO crash make headlines in America—an alien spaceship crashed in China. And their descendants are still living in a faraway Chinese village today! That is the mind-bending claim made in the new book Out of Time and Place, a collection of reports from the files of Fate, a magazine edited by Terry O'Neil.
The story first came to light in 1937 when an expedition led by Chi Pu-Tei came across a group of caves deep in the Bayan-Kara-Ula Mountains. In the caves were found strange-looking skeletons with big heads and small, slender bodies—closely matching typical descriptions of space aliens. The explorers also uncovered 716 mysterious stone discs with strange hieroglyphics(象形文字) on them.
In Qinghai Province, where the mountains lie, ancient stories tell of small, skinny beings with oversize heads who came from the sky long long ago. And to this day, locals live in fear of attack from strange-looking creatures from above.
And there is more. In 1947, British scientist Karyl Robin-Evans led an expedition into the mountains and discovered a group of dwarfs(侏儒) who called themselves the Droza. "They told him that their ancestors came from a planet in the Sirius（天狼星）system and crashed in this mountain area a long time ago," writes Hausdorf, "Many of them were killed, but survivors adapted to living on this rough planet far from home."
For decades, Robin-Evans' claims were dismissed as nonsense. But in 1995, the Associated Press reported that in the region a village named Huilong had been discovered—populated by 120 dwarfs ranging from 3-foot-10 to 2-foot-1tall.Hausdorf asks, "Could these people be the last living descendants of the survivors of the legendary UGO crash—the Chinese Roswell?"
14
Which of the following are the findings of Chi Pu-Tei? a. strange-looking skeletons b. UFO crash c. stone discs d. dwarfs e. strange hieroglyphics f. skinny beings
A.
a, c, d
B.
c, e, f
C.
a, c, e
D.
a, b, e
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节判断题。根据In the caves were found strange-looking skeletons with big heads and small, slender bodies—closely matching typical descriptions of space aliens. The explorers also uncovered 716 mysterious stone discs with strange hieroglyphics(象形文字) on them.可知答案为C.
15
Paragraph 3 and 4 mainly _____.
A.
introduce ancient stories in Qinghai Province
B.
show evidence of the existence of aliens in Qinghai Province
C.
express fears of attack from aliens
D.
describe the spaceship crash in China
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据三四两段的内容可知，文中举了能证明在青海有外星人存在的证据。故答案为B。
16
What can be safely concluded from the passage?
A.
This passage is a piece of science news recently issued.
B.
Chinese are descendants to the survivors of the alien spaceship crash
C.
The UFO crash in the Byan-Kara-Ula Mountains has recently been seen
D.
Many people are curious about aliens from outer space
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题。根据第一段和最后一段可知，人们对于外星人的好奇心从来没有停止过。
17
What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?
A.
Recent research about the Chinese Roswell.
B.
News stories about Roswell UFO Crash.
C.
Chi Pu-Tei's discovery in China.
D.
Robin-Evans' claims.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断下文题。根据最后一句话Hausdorf asks, "Could these people be the last living descendants of the survivors of the legendary UFO crash—the Chinese Roswell?"可知，接下来需要研究来证明这个问题是否正确。
The word doping is probably from the Dutch word dop, the name of an alcoholic drinks make of grape skins used by Zulu soldiers in order to encourage their bravery in battle. The term became current around the turn of the 20th century, originally referring to illegal drugging of racehorses. In 1928 the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) became the first to ban the use of doping. A reliable test method was finally introduced in 1974.
The practice of enhancing athletes' performance through foreign substance or other artificial means, however, is as old as competitive sport itself. The most famous doping case of the 1980s concerned Ben Johnson, the 100-meter champion who tested positive for stanozolol(司坦咗醇) at the Olympic Games in Seoul, 1988.
The main front in the anti-doping war has rapidly shifted to blood doping since 1970s. Blood doping is the practice of adding red blood cells to the bloodstream in order to improve athletes' performance. The blood is usually processed in order to create a concentration of red blood cells, and then freeze them until needed for transfusion(输血) back into the athlete shortly before the event. The extra red blood cells will deliver more oxygen and other essential elements to the athlete's muscle tissues.
Just like any other problem, the only way to solve it is through education. Many high school sports programs now have people come in to talk to them about out the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. Young players must be fully clear on the rules and what substances are banned. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) has an easily accessible list of what substances are banned, how they are tested for and why they are banned on its website. This way, young players are clear on what they can put in their bodies. This is also a good way to educate players on the danger of the substances they may be tempted to use.
18
The word "enhancing" in the first sentence of the second paragraph means "_____".
A.
showing
B.
directing
C.
upsetting
D.
improving
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
猜测词义题。根据The practice of enhancing athletes' performance through foreign substance or other artificial means, however, is as old as competitive sport itself 可知，通过外来物质或其他人工手段来提高运动员表现是和竞技运动本身一样的历史悠久。故答案为D。
19
What can we know from the third paragraph?
A.
Blood doping is transferring one man's blood into another
B.
Only blood doping exists in the anti-doping war in the 1970s.
C.
Blood doping is easy to be found and controlled by organizations.
D.
More oxygen in the blood helps improve an athlete's performance.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题。根据第三段The extra red blood cells will deliver more oxygen and other essential elements to the athlete's muscle tissues. 以及Blood doping is the practice of adding red blood cells to the bloodstream in order to improve athletes' performance.可知，答案为D。
20
The word "people" in the second sentence of the fourth paragraph probably refers to _____.
A.
teachers who teach P.E. lessons at school
B.
experts who do research in doping
C.
young people easy to be addicted to doping
D.
athletes involved in doping
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节推断题。根据Many high school sports programs now have people come in to talk to them about out the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. 可知，学校让人来给学生讲关于提高成绩的药物的危害，说明来做讲座的人必定是做兴奋剂研究的专家。
21
Which statement best matches the last paragraph?
A.
Prevention is better than cure.
B.
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
C.
The best horse needs breaking, and the cleverest child needs teaching.
D.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
判断归纳题。根据Just like any other problem, the only way to solve it is through education.可知，用教育来解决使用兴奋剂是唯一的办法。教育即是预防。说明A是正确的。
It was a simple letter asking for a place to study at Scotland's oldest university which helped start a revolution in higher education. A 140-year-old letter written by a lady calling for her to be allowed to study medicine at St Andrews University has been discovered by researchers. Written by Sophia Jex-Blake in 1873, the seven-page document, which urged the university to allow women to study medicine at the institution, was released yesterday on International Women's Day.
The document was discovered buried in the university archives (档案) by part-time history student Lis Smith, who is completing her PhD at St Andrews Institute of Scottish Historical Research. She said: "We knew that Sophia Jex-Blake and her supporters, in their effort to open up university medical education for women, had written to the Senatus Academicus (校评议委员会) at St Andrews in an attempt to gain permission to attend classes there, but we didn't know documentary evidence existed. While searching the archives for information about the university's higher certificate for women, I was astonished to come across what must be the very letter Jex-Blake wrote."
In the letter, Sophia and her supporters offered to hire teachers or build suitable buildings for a medical school and to arrange for lectures to be delivered in the subjects not already covered at St Andrews. Although her letter was not successful, it eventually led to the establishment of the Ladies Literate in Arts at St Andrews, a distance-learning degree for women. The qualification, which ran from 1877 until the 1930s, gave women access to university education in the days before they were admitted as students. It was so popular that it survived long after women were admitted as full students to St Andrews in 1892.
Ms Jex-Blake went on to help establish the London School of Medicine for Women in 1874. She was accepted by the University of Berne, where she was awarded a medical degree in January 1877. Eventually, she moved back to Edinburgh and opened her own practice.
22
Sophia wrote a letter to St Andrews University because she wanted _______.
A.
to carry out a research project there
B.
to set up a medical institute there
C.
to study medicine there
D.
to deliver lectures there
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第一段A 140-year-old letter written by a lady calling for her to be allowed to study medicine at St Andrews University has been discovered by researchers.可知她写这封信就是为了想再那里学医。
23
Lis Smith found Sophia's letter to St Andrews University _______.
A.
by pure chance
B.
in the school office
C.
with her supporters' help
D.
while reading history books
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第2段最后三行While searching the archives for information about the university's higher certificate for women, I was astonished to come across what must be the very letter Jex-Blake wrote."可知他找到这封信，纯属偶然。故A正确。
24
Sophia's letter resulted in the establishment of _______.
A.
the London School of Medicine for Women
B.
a degree programme for women
C.
a system of medical education
D.
the University of Berne
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段2,3行it eventually led to the establishment of the Ladies Literate in Arts at St Andrews, a distance-learning degree for women.可知B正确。
25
When did St Andrews University begin to take full-time women students?
A.
In 1873.
B.
In 1874.
C.
In 1877.
D.
In 1892.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段最后一句. It was so popular that it survived long after women were admitted as full students to St Andrews in 1892.可知D正确。
Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their wandering hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process.
The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6,000 years old and refer to the Sumerians. Sumeria lay between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers including Southern Mesopotamia. It is said that the Sumerians discovered the fermentation (发酵) process by chance. No one knows today exactly how this occurred, but it could be that a piece of bread or grain became wet and a short time later, it began to ferment.
The Sumerians were able to repeat this process and are assumed to be the first civilized culture to brew beer. They had discovered a "divine drink" which certainly was a gift from the gods. The word beer comes from the Latin word bibere, meaning "to drink", and the Spanish word cerveza originates from the Greek goddess of agriculture, Ceres.
A vitamin-rich porridge, used daily, beer is reported to have increased health and longevity and reduced disease and malnutrition (营养不良). The self-medicating properties of alcohol-rich beer also eased the tensions and stresses of daily living in a hostile world. The use of yeast (酵母) was not yet known at that time. The success of the fermentation process was left to chance, as the brewers unknowingly relied on yeast particles in the air.
Considerable scientific research took place in breweries (酿酒厂) in the 19th century. A famous work from 1876 by Louis Pasteur was Studies Concerning Beer where he revealed his knowledge of micro-organisms. By establishing that yeast is a living microorganism, Pasteur opened the gates for accurately controlling the conversion (转换) of sugar to alcohol.
Another discovery in beer brewing was the work of Christian Hansen, a Danish scientist, who successfully isolated a single yeast cell and induced it to reproduce on an artificial culture medium. With the resulting yeast multiplication (繁殖) methods, the purity of the fermenting process has been improved.
26
According to the passage, who was the first to brew beer?
A.
The Greeks.
B.
Christian Hansen.
C.
Louis Pasteur.
D.
The Sumerians.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。结合The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6,000 years old and refer to the Sumerians.可知答案。
27
The last two paragraphs mainly talk about __________.
A.
the function of micro-organisms
B.
the success of the fermentation process
C.
two scientific discoveries about brewing
D.
the results of yeast multiplication methods
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。结合最后两段的各自的第一句可知答案。
28
According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
A.
Grain was the first crop used to brew beer.
B.
There are some yeast particles in the air.
C.
The word "beer" originates from Latin.
D.
Modern beer contains more alcoholic.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。结合第一段可知A项正确；结合第四段the brewers unknowingly relied on yeast particles in the air可知B项正确;结合第3段The word beer comes from the Latin word bibere可知C项正确。
29
Which would be the best title for the text?
A.
The beer culture.
B.
The history of beer.
C.
The earliest brewery.
D.
Methods of brewing beer.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
文章标题题。结合文章内容可知本文主要介绍了啤酒的历史。
Early in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan sailed from Seville in August, 1519 with five ships and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after spending the cold winter on the coast of Patagonia, he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait(海峡). In November, 1520, after many months of dangers from rocks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America.
They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines, men were dying of starvation. While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in a battle. The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan's expedition. However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world.
30
The purpose of Magellan's expedition was to ________.
A.
sail round the world
B.
find a seaway from the Atlantic to the Pacific
C.
make a voyage to Asia
D.
carry men to Philippines
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第一段第2行In order to find Asia可知C正确。
31
The number of the ships lost on the whole expedition was ________.
A.
two
B.
three
C.
four
D.
five
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
计算题。根据with five ships 和one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving.可知出发的时候有5艘船，回来了一艘船，那么有4艘没有了。
32
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition?
A.
Lack of equipment.
B.
Cold winter in Patagonia.
C.
The death of Magellan.
D.
Dangers from rocks and storms.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。文章第一段提及了B，第二段提及了CD。A没有提到。
33
The best title for this passage is ________.
A.
The Discovery of Magellan's Strait
B.
The Discovery of the Philippines
C.
The Most Dangerous Expedition
D.
The First Expedition to Asia
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章讨论的是麦哲仁探索亚洲的探索航行。
The famous car Rolls-Royce has been largely hand-made and always one of the most expensive cars on the market.
In fact, Rolls-Royce is made up of two men's names, Charles S. Rolls and Henry Royce. They came from very different backgrounds, received very different educations and when they met; their careers were going in very different directions.
In 1903, Royce bought a second-hand France Decauville car. He found the car unreliable, difficult to start and overheated. Royce decided he could do better himself and set about building two-cylinder (双杠发动机) car of his own design. The first of these, built almost completely by Royce himself, was a success in almost every way: it started easily, ran smoothly and was very reliable. It never failed to impress everyone who saw it rode in the car, including Rolls.
While he was a university student at Cambridge, Rolls acquired a French Peugeot. It was the first automobile seen at Cambridge and by the time Rolls finished his studies, he was probably the most skilled driver in Britain. In 1902, Rolls went into the business of selling cars and became a leading automobile distributor. He was looking for a British car to market when he was told that Henry Royce had designed and built a two-cylinder automobile.
In 1904, Royce and Rolls joined together to build and sell motor car. They combined their talents—Royce the engineer and Rolls the salesman and businessman.
And, just two years later, the partnership produced the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a milestone car acclaimed (盛赞) by many by the time as the " best in the world". Over the years the automaker built a legendary reputation.
34
The Rolls-Royce is expensive for its ______ .
A.
procedure
B.
engine
C.
function
D.
impression
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据The famous car Rolls-Royce has been largely hand-made（著名的劳斯莱斯车已经基本上是手工制作的）可知其价格昂贵的原因在于其制作过程。
35
The underlined word "distributor" in Paragraph 4 probably means ______ .
A.
boss
B.
producer
C.
buyer
D.
seller
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
词义理解题。结合In 1902, Rolls went into the business of selling cars and became a leading automobile distributor. He was looking for a British car to market可知distributor应该是与销售有关。
36
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.
The Rolls-Royce car is the most expensive car in the world.
B.
The two cylinder car built by Royce failed to impress people.
C.
When Rolls graduated from Cambridge University, he didn't do well in driving.
D.
In 1906 the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was popular with many people.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据最后一段可知答案。
A long time ago, in an Italian city, the people there built a tower which was admired by everyone passing through. A little further down the road, in a neighboring city, they had built a tower of similar beauty. The two towers were equally well known. The people of the second city, envious (妒忌的) and filled with pride, planned to destroy the neighboring tower so it wouldn't take attention away from their own. One night, they came to the tower and began to quietly undermine its foundations(地基).
The next morning, the tower was leaning(倾斜) slightly ,but nobody noticed. The same happened for the following few days, until a little girl who was passing by pointed up at the tower and said: " I think the tower is going to fall down." And everyone around looked closely, and could see that she was right .Nervousness spread through the city. And they tried many methods to try to straighten the tower, but nothing seemed to work. That was, until one day when the same little girl was walking up again, and she put her arm on the side of the tower to rest. She felt the tower shaking slightly. When she took her hand off it, the movement stopped. And when she put it back on again, the same thing happened. The girl spent a while doing this, until she was completely certain of what she had discovered: " The tower is ticklish ( 怕痒的) ！" She ran to get some plants, and she planted them right next to the tower. Now if the tower leant over any further it would be tickled by the leaves of those plants. Being a ticklish tower, it would then return to where it had been. In this way, the girl managed to make sure that the tower didn't fall down, but still kept it leaning a little.
The fact that it was leaning made it even more famous, and this taught a fine lesson to the envious people of the neighboring city.
37
Why did the people of the second city plan to destroy the neighboring tower?
A.
Because the tower blocked the way of their tourists.
B.
Because the tower had the same building style as theirs.
C.
Because they hoped that the tower could lean slightly.
D.
Because they hoped that visitors just liked their own tower.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。结合第一段的The people of the second city, envious (妒忌的) and filled with pride, planned to destroy the neighboring tower so it wouldn't take attention away from their own可知"摧毁附近的塔的目的是为了让游客只参观自己的塔"。
38
The underlined word"undermine"（in Paragraph1）probably mean "_________".
A.
test
B.
raise
C.
damage
D.
strengthen
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
词义理解题。结合上文可知，他们想摧毁附近的塔，晚上来做的一定不是好事，划线之词应是贬义词。
39
When local people heard the news that their tower was going to fall down, they were _________.
A.
very anxious
B.
very happy
C.
very ashamed of themselves
D.
angry at the people in the neighboring city
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。结合Nervousness spread through the city可知答案。
40
What lesson can we learn from the practice of the envious people in the neighboring city?
A.
All that ends well is well.
B.
Every dog has his day.
C.
A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
D.
A friend is never known till a man has need.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理判断题。那些嫉妒的人本想通过破坏附近的塔以让自己的吸引更多的游客， 结果却是适得其反。所以选C：恶其始者必恶其终。
Before Nicholas Clapp got there, he had half hoped that he might run into some of Ubar's ruins sticking(凸出) out of the sand. But finding the city wasn't that easy. During the summer, he and his 40 helpers dug at 35 different spots. The only things they found were ground spiders, giant ticks, and deadly snakes.
Just before Thanksgiving says Clapp, "We were within a whisker of total failure."
But then Clapp's team looked at the high-tech maps again and saw something surprising. Many of the caravan routes(沙漠商队路线)on the high-tech maps came together on the same spot marked "Omani Marketplace" on Ptolomy's map. Two maps, made almost 2000 years apart, pointed the team toward the same area!
In December 1991, Clapp arrived at the spot where, according to the maps, the caravans met. Clapp had a handheld instrument that could detect(探测) objects below the ground. It showed ruins under the sand! He and his team started digging. And then they found it! A tower buried in the sand. They slowly unearthed a giant, eight-sided fortress(堡垒). It had nine towers and many rooms. People had lived in this fortress 2000 years ago. Outside its walls, they had found buried remains of nearly 40 campsites. They seemed to be camping areas for traders(商人).
More digging found shards, or pieces of pottery(陶瓷) from ancient Rome, Greece, China, Egypt, and Syria. Diggers and scientists agree that people were here for about 5000 years. Clapp and his team were excited as they continued to discover more pieces of the past that seemed to prove that it was the lost city of Ubar.
"We started with this hopeless myth(神秘)," says Clapp, "and then finally found the truth behind the myth." But is this unearthed site really the once-great Ubar? Experts aren't totally persuaded.
Donald Whitcomb is an archeologist(考古学家) at the University of Chicago. He doubts that Clapp really discovered Ubar. "There's probably some truth to this myth," he says. "But Ubar is described as a place with walls all made of gold, and the rubies and emeralds(宝石)." No gold or precious stones have been found by Clapp.
"I'm not sure whether they discovered Ubar because I'm not sure if Ubar really existed," Whitcomb says.
41
The following statements are true according to the reading EXCEPT_____.
A.
Clapp made this discovery with the help of caravan routes on the maps
B.
Clapp made this discovery with the help of some high technology
C.
Clapp was not sure that he had found Ubar
D.
Donald Whitcomb was not sure if Clapp had found Ubar
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。 由第三段可知A、B两项的陈述是对的。由倒数第二段可知Donald Whitcomb怀疑Clapp发现了Ubar古城，故D项的陈述也对。
42
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined part?
A.
We were ready for any failure
B.
We were on the point of giving up hopes
C.
We would never stop digging though there was difficulty.
D.
We decided that we had failed to find Ubar.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
词义理解题。上文讲述他们的工作艰难，没有进展，可判断他们差一点儿就放弃了。
43
It can be inferred from the reading that Nicholas Clapp is _____
A.
a person of courage
B.
a person of determination
C.
a very young person
D.
a person who is good for nothing
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。从全文不难看出Clapp坚忍不拔的毅力。1991年夏季挖掘了35个不同的地点，同年12月又来到另一地方，终于如愿发掘出一处遗址。
London has already hosted the Olympics twice before and the 2012 Olympics will make it the first city in history to have held three Olympic games.
The first London Olympics in 1908
These games were going to be held in Rome but, because of a volcano, Rome wasn't ready.London agreed to stage the games and the White City Olympic Stadium was built in just 10 months.What was new at these Olympics was the opening ceremony where athletes paraded（列队行进） with their teams behind their national flags.Only 22 countries took part and the profits were just over ￡21,000!
The second London Olympics
Because of the Second World War, the 1944 Olympics were cancelled.Four years later the war was over and London was able to hold the Games in 1948.Things were very different in London during these Olympic Games and many years of war had left the UK poor and hungry.People called them the "Austerity Games".But there were still some great sports and some exciting events!
59 countries took part, more than at any other Olympics before and the USA won the most medals with 84.For the first time, cameras filmed the games and broadcast them on television so that people could watch them in their own homes.
The third London Olympics in 2012
The Games this year are going to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever before. There will be more than 10,000 athletes from 204 countries taking part!
London wants to make sure that the benefits of the Olympics don't just last for a few weeks in summer but go on much longer.The buildings have been designed and constructed so that they can be used for different things when the Games are over.
44
The text is mainly about _____.
A.
London will host the Olympics again
B.
London's Olympic history
C.
London's Olympics will last much longer
D.
London is ready for the Olympics
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章可知是关于伦敦举办奥运会的历史。
45
London hosted the Olympics in 1908 instead of Rome because _____.
A.
London could build a stadium in 10 months
B.
only 22 countries took part
C.
there was a volcano eruption in Rome
D.
London could make more profits than Rome
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第2段第一行because of a volcano。
46
The second London Olympic Games were called the "Austerity Games" because _____.
A.
the UK were poor and hungry then
B.
there were some great sports
C.
the previous Olympic Games was jcancelled
D.
about 59 countries took part
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。Austerity朴素,朴实；根据上文的many years of war had left the UK poor and hungry。
47
The underlined word "them" refers to _____.
A.
the 59 countries
B.
the 84 gold medals
C.
all the athletes
D.
the games
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
上下文串联。根据上文的cameras filmed the games可知在这一届奥运会上第一次有了录像，然后再播放录像。Them就是指前面的the games。
48
According to the text, we know that _____.
A.
the benefits of the Olympics used to last for months afterwards
B.
the 2nd London Olympics attracted more countries than any other Olympics
C.
the buildings for the 3rd London Olympics have more functions for future use
D.
the 2nd London Olympics were cancelled because of the Second World War
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章最后一句The buildings have been designed and constructed so that they can be used for different things when the Games are over.
Most people consider skydiving (高空跳伞) a product of the 20th century, but its history actually goes further back than that. The Chinese attempted to parachute (跳伞) in the 10th century, a thousand years before we did. The Chinese did what we would today call base diving; that is, they jumped off a place that would allow them to float from a height to the ground.
The first person to attempt to parachute was a Frenchman named Jacques Garnerin. He jumped from his hot-air balloon at the end of the 18th century and did tricks on the way down and stupefied the crowds by landing safely on the ground. At the end of the 19th century, Kathie Paulus, a brave German woman, became famous for her skydiving skills.
Once the airplane was invented, skydiving took on a whole new form. The airplane made it possible to dive from greater heights at greater speeds, allowing for more range in the movements in the air. A woman named Tiny Broadwick became the first woman to jump from a plane in 1913 and dive free fall in 1914.
Skydiving was not called skydiving until the middle of the 1950s, when Ronald Young invented the word. It had been called parachuting before this and was mainly used by the military (军事) to land troops in inland locations, or for pilots to jump out of their planes when necessary. Once World War I was over, parachuting became a sport, which we now call skydiving.
After World War II, this activity became more a hobby than a military action. Soldiers were trained in parachuting and enjoyed the thrill so much that they continued on for fun. From this, teams and competitions were formed. Skydiving schools appeared in the late 1950s and now it is a recognized extreme sport enjoyed by many.
49
The underlined word "stupefied" in paragraph 2 probably means "_______".
A.
disappointed
B.
encouraged
C.
surprised
D.
attacked
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
猜测词义题。根据上文可知他在从高空下跳的时候还做出了很多的花样，最终安全降落，这让地上的人群非常惊讶。
50
Who was the first woman to jump from a plane?
A.
Jacques Garnerin.
B.
Kathie Paulus.
C.
Tiny Broadwick.
D.
Ronald Young.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段第3行A woman named Tiny Broadwick became the first woman to jump from a plane。
51
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.
The Chinese attempted different skydiving skills in the 10th century.
B.
Skydiving became popular after the airplane was invented.
C.
The word skydiving was first used in a military action.
D.
There were no skydiving schools until the late 1950s.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第4段第一行Skydiving was not called skydiving until the middle of the 1950s。
52
What can we infer from the passage?
A.
Skydiving is not a military action any more.
B.
Kathie Paulus is famous for her skydiving skills.
C.
The first person who parachuted was from Germany.
D.
The history of skydiving is longer than that of parachuting.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第2段最后一行Kathie Paulus, a brave German woman, became famous for her skydiving skills.
53
What would be the best title for this text?
A.
The history of skydiving
B.
The popularity of skydiving
C.
What is skydiving?
D.
Why is skydiving an extreme sport?
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章介绍了高空跳伞的发展过程。
For the first time in Hong Kong's history, an entertainer has been written into middle school textbooks. He is considered one of the best actors in Hong Kong. Yes, he is Chow Yun-fat.
The example of his long hard struggle for success has been used in a chapter in a Hong Kong middle school textbook. Using his experience, students can learn to make the most of their time and to grab every opportunity to succeed.
On hearing about this, Chow said happily, "I really hope that my experiences can make young people understand that one should not be afraid of difficulties and setbacks (挫折), for they are the only way to success."
Indeed, Chow has travelled a long and difficult path to reach his success. In 1955, he was born into a poor family in Hong Kong. When he was 17, he had to leave school. He worked in a number of jobs—as a postman, camera salesman and taxi driver. These experiences paved (铺路) the way for him to play all kinds of roles later in life.
Chow broke into the film industry in the late 1970s. He was one of the hardest working actors and starred in a number of popular TV dramas and films including "Shanghai Bund"(《上海滩》) and "A Better Tomorrow". Since 1985, he has won many awards including Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 1995, he went to Hollywood. Although he was already over 40, he had to learn English. He even put chopsticks in his mouth to practise pronouncing certain sounds. His film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. In 1998, the mayor of Chicago set aside January 12 as "Chow Yun-fat Day".
54
Chow Yun-fat has been written into middle school textbooks mainly because ________.
A.
he plays best in Hong Kong
B.
he keeps on struggling for success
C.
his experiences are very special
D.
he is well thought of
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。结合第二段可知周润发被写进中学课本重要是因为他为了成功而作出的漫长而刻苦的奋斗（his long hard struggle for success）。
55
Chow felt ________ when he learned that he had been written into middle school textbooks.
A.
surprised
B.
shy
C.
sad
D.
happy
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。结合On hearing about this, Chow said happily可知答案。
56
What can we infer from the passage?
A.
Chow Yun-fat is proud of his success.
B.
Chow Yun-fat prefers to make a living by selling cameras rather than by performing.
C.
Chow Yun-fat has won more awards than other actors.
D.
Chow Yun-fat is popular both at home and abroad.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题。结合His film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", began to gain him more fame and recognition around the world. 可知答案。
57
The underlined sentence (in paragraph 6) suggests ________.
A.
chopsticks is of great help to practise English pronunciation
B.
Chow Yun-fat is willing to struggle with difficulties
C.
Chow Yun-fat has suffered a lot before he went to Hollywood
D.
it is hard for a person who is over 40 years old to learn spoken English
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
句意理解题。划线句子的意思是说周润发为了练习发音甚至把筷子放进嘴里，这表明了周润发的奋斗精神，故选B。
58
The author wrote this passage to ________.
A.
introduce Chow's films
B.
praise Chow for his excellent performance
C.
call on people to learn from Chow
D.
show why Chow is popular
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
写作目的题。文章主要写了周润发作为为追求成功而刻苦奋斗的例子入选中课本，作者显然是希望人们学习他这种精神。
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers fried to conquer(征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921. The British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland. In the north, is part of the united kingdom. The republic of Ireland. In the south. Is an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes ,was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of bunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work , forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly, Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks", Since independence, Ireland has revived(复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different are as have different styles of old Irish song which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
59
what does the author tell us in paragraph 1 ?
A.
how the Irish fought against the English.
B.
how Ireland gained independence.
C.
how English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
D.
how two "Irelands" came into being.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
段落大意题。第一段正是告诉我们两个爱尔兰是如何形成的。
60
we learn from the text that in Ireland____________.
A.
food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B.
people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C.
it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D.
different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第2段第1行In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes ,was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of bunger.
61
the last paragraph is mainly about____________.
A.
the Irish character
B.
Irish culture
C.
Irish musical instruments
D.
a famous Irish writer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
段落大意题。通读全段可知文章最后一段是关于爱尔兰的文化。
62
what can be the best title for the text?
A.
Life in Ireland
B.
A very difficult history
C.
Ireland, past and present
D.
the independence of Ireland
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章介绍了爱尔兰的过去与现在。他的形成，以及在历史上受到的苦难和它的文化。
Details of the latest James Bond film Skyfall have been shown to the public. It comes 50 years to the day after actor Sean Connery first played Bond — the superspy in Dr No.
The new film, known at the moment only as Bond 23, will be the third to star Daniel Craig as the secretagent (特工). Other names in the cast include Albert Finney, Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes.
British film-maker Sam Mendes, who won an Oscar for American Beauty, will direct the latest adventure.
Ajay Chowdhury, from the James Bond International Fan Club, said, "Daniel Craig's third time as 007 has been looked forward to by Bond fans around the world. The fans have been made to wait extra long for this film since the global economiccrisis (经济危机) delayed the film for some time."
"Mendes has an unusual way of directing, and with the acting gift and the precedent (先例) set by the previous two films in which Craig played Bond, Skyfall promises a Bond film where the sky may not be the limit."
It is reported that the film will send 007 to South Africa and India to hunt for a criminal (犯罪的) organization. Other reported locations for filming include Duntrune Castle, near Lochgilphead in Argyll, Scotland, which is believed to be the spy's home.
The film is set to be released in the UK this October.
Craig' s performance as Bond gave new life to the film series, leading to the highest ever 007 box office (票房) takings of ￡367 million for his role in Casino Royale in 2006. Quantum of Solace, the most recent film in the series released in 2008, made ￡353 million.
63
According to the text, who will play Bond in film Skyfall?
A.
Albert Finney.
B.
Sean Connery.
C.
Daniel Craig.
D.
Sam Mendes.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。第2段1,2行The new film, known at the moment only as Bond 23, will be the third to star Daniel Craig as the secretagent (特工).
64
Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?
A.
Skyfall will be the last film of the 007 series.
B.
Bond first appeared on the screen about 50 years ago.
C.
Sam Mendes won an Oscar for American Beauty.
D.
Skyfall will be shot in South Africa and India.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
文章并没有说Skyfall是007系列的最后一部电影。
65
What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.
Skyfall will also be a Bond film.
B.
Skyfall will be a great film.
C.
Skyfall will be longer than the previous ones.
D.
Skyfall will be set in the sky.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
猜测词义题。根据上下文可知以前的007系列电影都很成功，这一部同样也会成功。
66
What can we learn from the text?
A.
The film Skyfall will be released later than planned.
B.
It is the first time that Daniel Craig has played Bond.
C.
Daniel Craig receives little attention from movie fans.
D.
Quantum of Solace has made the most money so far.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。根据第4段3,4行The fans have been made to wait extra long for this film since the global economiccrisis (经济危机) delayed the film for some time."可知这部电影因为金融危机已经被延迟了。
Japanese sailor Kenichi Horie has finished a 110-day solo (单独的) voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a boat pushed by sea waves to win another world first.
Weak waves and ocean water movements made his arrival late, which was going to be in late May.
"When waves were weak, the boat slowed down. That's a problem that needs to be solved," the adventure told reporters from his boat in western Japan. His 9.5-meter-long boat can move like a dolphin's tail, and it rises or falls with the waves.
Horie reached his destination in the channel between the main Japanese islands just before midnight after covering about 7,000 kilometers from Hawaii.
Horie first made world record in 1962 when, at the age of 23, he became the first person to sail alone across the Pacific. He made the three-month voyage from his hometown in spite of breaking Japanese law, which did not allow his citizens to sail on their own out of the country, and without a passport or money.
He was arrested upon arrival in San Francisco but the city mayor freed him, gave him a 30-day visa and made him an honorary citizen. News of his achievement made him a hero back home in Japan and his book of the voyage In the Pacific was made into a film. Since then, he has completed many sailing trips across the Pacific and around the world.
After his latest adventure with an environmentally friendly theme, Horie planned to return to his hometown on Sunday. He said, "Throughout history, mankind has used wind for power, but no one has appeared to be serious about wave power." Horie told the reporter, "I think I'm a lucky boy as this wave power system has remained untouched in fact."
67
Horie's boat was mainly powered by ________.
A.
sea waves
B.
sea winds
C.
his strength
D.
petrol
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
事实细节题，根据第一段apanese sailor Kenichi Horie has finished a 110-day solo (单独的) voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a boat pushed by sea waves to win another world first可知，他的船是靠海浪推动的。
68
From the passage we learn that ________.
A.
Horie undertook the voyage with a partner this time
B.
it took Horie about twenty days more to cross the Pacific this time than in 1962
C.
Horie made his first voyage across the Pacific alone fifty years ago
D.
Horie's destination is 7,000 kilometers from San Francisco
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题，根据第一段可知，他用了110天，而1962年花了他三个月的时间，所以现在比1962年多花了大约20天
69
Horie was arrested in San Francisco after his voyage in 1962 mainly because ________.
A.
he had broken Japanese law
B.
he had kept it a secret from others
C.
his action had put people in danger
D.
he had no passport to America
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
事实细节题，根据第五段which did not allow his citizens to sail on their own out of the country, and without a passport or money可知，他没有护照
70
Which of the following statements best proves that Horie's latest voyage was meaningful?
A.
He was made an honorary citizen of San Francisco.
B.
In Japan he was regarded as a hero.
C.
His voyage had the theme of protecting the environment.
D.
He wrote an exciting book after the voyage.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理判断题，根据最后一段After his latest adventure with an environmentally friendly theme可知，他的航行是以保护环境为主题的，所以让他的航行有意义。
71
The author wrote the article mainly to ________.
A.
start an ocean crossing movement
B.
tell us a piece of interesting news
C.
make Horie known to the world
D.
encourage people to learn from Horie
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题，文章讲的是Herie利用海浪为动力穿越太平洋的故事。
Many of the people who appear most often and most gloriously in history books are great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really helped civilization forward are often never mentioned at all.
We do not know who first set a broken leg, or launched a seaworthy boat, or calculated the length of the year; but we know all about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so much so that on all the highest pillars in the great cities of the world you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think most people believe that the greatest countries are those that have beaten in battle the greatest number of other countries and ruled over them as conquerors.
It is just possible they are, but they are not the most civilized. Animals fight; so do savages; hence to be good at fighting is to be good in the way in which an animal or a savage（野人） is good, but it is not to be civilized. Even being good at getting other people to fight for you and telling them how to do it most efficiently—this, after all, is what conquerors and generals have done—is not being civilized. People fight to settle quarrels. Fighting means killing, and civilized people ought to be able to find some way of setting their disputes other than by seeing which side can kill off the greater number of the other side, and then saying that that side which has killed most has won. And not only has it won, but because it has won, it had been in the right. For that is what going to war means; it means saying that might（权利） is right.
72
The author thinks that the conquerors and generals and soldiers ________.
A.
only appear glorious in history books
B.
are greater than any other people
C.
are not as great as described in history books
D.
do not really help civilization forward
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理判断题，根据第一段可知，真正推动历史前进的人都没有被提到，所以提到的不是真正推动历史进步的人。
73
As it is indicated in the passage, the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier is put on the highest pillars in the great cities of the world mainly because ________.
A.
people respect them very much
B.
they fought bravely to protect their cities
C.
people think they fought too brutally（野蛮地）
D.
they conquered many cities and countries
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题，根据第二段People think a great deal of them可知，人们对他们评价很高，尊重他们
74
What is the writer's attitude towards the countries that ruled over a large number of other countries ?
A.
Positive.
B.
Critical.
C.
Ironic.
D.
Respectful.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题，根据最后一段可知作者认为这些做法都是不文明的，所以作者的态度是批评性的。
75
The author says that civilized people________.
A.
should not have any quarrels to settle
B.
should not fight when there are no quarrels to settle
C.
should settle their quarrels without fighting
D.
should settle their quarrels by killing the other side
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
事实细节题，根据最后一段and civilized people ought to be able to find some way of setting their disputes other than by seeing which side can kill off the greater number of the other side, and then saying that that side which has killed most has won可知
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889, in memory of the 100th birthday of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 suggestions that were handed in, Gustave Eiffel's was chosen.
However, at first, it was not well accepted by all and a group of people — including many well-known writers and painters at that time — were fiercely against its design.
Being about 300 meters in height, and 7,000 tons in weight, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. It was a great project for France. 300 workers took two years to build it. It isn't an ordinary building, since it is almost made of steel. For example, its body moves around at most 12 cm in heavy wind. Moreover, its height changes up to 15 cm according to the temperature.
It was almost destroyed in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna(天线), which is used for communication at that time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio and French television have also made good use of its height.
The Eiffel Tower has also seen a few strange things. In 1923, a journalist rode a bicycle down from the first level of it. And in 1954, a mountain climber climbed on top of it and tried to measure its exact height.
Anyway, although its birth was difficult, it is now well accepted all over the world. It has been considered as one of the symbols of Paris.
76
The passage mainly tells us ________.
A.
the history of the Eiffel Tower
B.
some information about its design
C.
what the Eiffel Tower was used for
D.
how it became one of the symbols of Paris
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章内容The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889；It was almost destroyed in 1909；The Eiffel Tower has also seen a few strange things. In 1923, a journalist rode a bicycle down from the first level of it. And in 1954可知本文介绍的是埃菲尔铁塔的历史。故A正确。
77
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this passage?
A.
Many people couldn't accept the Eiffel Tower at the beginning.
B.
It was the world's tallest building for hundreds of years.
C.
A journalist rode down from the Eiffel Tower in 1954.
D.
The Eiffel Tower was saved because of its height.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段However, at first, it was not well accepted by all and a group of people — including many well-known writers and painters at that time — were fiercely against its design.说明很多人都反对建设这座塔，故A正确。
78
The French Revolution took place in _______.
A.
1889
B.
1923
C.
1789
D.
1930
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
计算题。根据文章第一段The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889, in memory of the 100th birthday of the French Revolution.可知法国大革命是在1889年之前100年，故法国大革命是在1789年，故C正确。
To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, but actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade against the sun!
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later in England.
By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe.
Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that women's umbrellas began to be made , in a whole variety of colors.
79
According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient_______.
A.
China
B.
Egypt
C.
Greece
D.
Rome
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.说明A正确。
80
Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?
A.
No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was
B.
The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.
C.
The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century
D.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章倒数2,3,4行By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight.说明雨伞一直就没有太大的变化，故C正确。
81
A strange feature of the umbrella's use is that it was used as__________.
A.
protection against rain
B.
a symbol of honor and power
C.
a shade against the sun
D.
women's decoration
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第3段it became a symbol of honor. 和And again it was considered as a symbol of power.说明雨伞被认为是权力和荣誉的象征，故B正确。
82
In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain_______________.
A.
during the Middle Ages
B.
in Rome
C.
by the 18th
D.
in Greece
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第3段But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.说明B正确。
83
This passage talks mainly about_______________.
A.
when and how the umbrella was invented
B.
why the umbrella was so popular in Europe
C.
the development of the umbrella
D.
The history and use of the umbrella
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是雨伞的历史和人们对雨伞的使用情况的介绍，故D正确。
If there's one memory Anna wanted to keep from her experiences during the Second World War, it was her son, Andrzej. Anna, 89, lost touch with him when she was forced to leave her native Poland and sent to a labor camp in Austria more than 60 years ago. Now, 64, Andrzej hugged his mother at the air port, who had been waiting for him.
Andrzej searched for his mother for more than 50 years, almost giving up. But his mother made the first phone call. Unluckily, he wrote down his mother's phone number wrong and spent another month trying to reach her again. When he did, the two talked regularly on the phone for two months to break down the language barrier. Anna can hardly speak Polish over the years and Andrzej doesn't speak English.
After the war, Anna could not find her son and went to Italy, finally ending up in Great Britain, the US, then Canada 45 years ago. She used the Internet to track her son, making phone calls with no luck. Meanwhile Andrzej contacted the Polish Red Cross last year to help in his search.
At last, they locate each other at the same time. Andrzej will spend a month with his mother in Britain.
84
Andrzej was about _______ years old when his mother left him for Austria 60 years ago.
A.
eight
B.
six
C.
four
D.
two
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据it was her son, Andrzej. Anna, 89, lost touch with him when she was forced to leave her native Poland and sent to a labor camp in Austria more than 60 years ago. Now, 64，故选C。
85
Where did they meet for the first time after 60 years separation?
A.
In Britain
B.
In Italy
C.
In Poland
D.
In Canada
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据At last, they locate each other at the same time. Andrzej will spend a month with his mother in Britain. 故答案应为A。
86
Andrzej delayed a month to phone his mother because________.
A.
he had to learn English first
B.
he put down a wrong number
C.
he needed some time to prove the news
D.
he just couldn't believe the news at first
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据But his mother made the first phone call. Unluckily, he wrote down his mother's phone number wrong and spent another month trying to reach her again，故选B。
87
The best title for the passage would be ________
A.
The story of Anna and her son Andrzej
B.
The war separated the families for 60 years
C.
Anna suffered a great deal from the war
D.
Mother reunited with son after 60 years.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据全文内容以及第一自然段，故选D。
The engineer Camilla Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908. At his factory in Ivrea, he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter. Today the company's head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are offices all around the world,
By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13.000 machines a year. Some went to customers in Italy, but Olivetti exported more typewriters to other countries.
Camillo's son, Adriano, started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss. He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialist. The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(计算器). In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer system. This was the first mainframe(主机) computer designed and made in Italy.
After Adriano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problem. Other companies, especially the Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company.
In 1978, Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss. Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment. Soon it became one of the world's leading companies in information technology and communications. There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti group—one for personal computers, one for other office equipment, one for systems and service, and two for telecommunications.
88
From the text we learn that
A.
by 1930 Olivetti produced 13.000 typewriters a year
B.
Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950s
C.
some of Olivetti's 700 staff regularly visited customers in Italy
D.
Olivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13.000 machines a year.年生产量为13.000故选 A。
89
What was probably the direct result of Olivetti's falling behind in electronic technology
A.
Adriano's death
B.
A period of financial problems
C.
Its faster progress
D.
Its agreements with other companies.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据After Adriano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problem. in 1960公司有一次财政危机，故选B。
90
What do we know about Olivetti?
A.
It produced the best typewriter in the world.
B.
It designed the world's first mainframe computer.
C.
It exported more typewriters than other companies.
D.
It has five independent companies with its head office in Ivrea.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据Today the company's head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti group，Olivetti group现在有5个独立的小公司，但总部还是在Ivrea， 故选D。
91
The best title for the text would be
A.
The Origin of Olivetti.
B.
The Success of Olivetti.
C.
The History of Olivetti
D.
The Production of Olivetti.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是标题归纳题。根据整篇课文来看Olivetti 的发展历史，故选C。
Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, love their country. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland. But there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
One night, the leader of the Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. "We will rest here tonight, my men," he said, "Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win, or we will die."
They were all very tired. So they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they were very tired, too, and one by one, they fell asleep.
The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they went up the hill. Closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a minute they were on their feet and ready for a battle. The fighting was hard, but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved Scotland.
The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people liked it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
92
Hundreds of years ago, the Romans ____ .
A.
came from the north through England to make war on Scotland
B.
came to the north Scotland from England to make war on Scotland
C.
came from the north of England to fight the Scots
D.
came to the north from the south of Britain to fight the Scots
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：从文章的第一段的：Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland.可以看出选B
93
At the shout of a Roman soldier, all the Scots who were asleep at the hill ____ .
A.
began to fight the Romans hard
B.
stood up without putting on their shoes and began to fight
C.
woke and rose immediately, ready to fight
D.
put their feet into their shoes at once and were ready to fight
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从文章第四段的：He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a minute they were on their feet and ready for a battle. 看出选C
94
The result of the war is that ____ .
A.
the Romans killed all the Scots
B.
the Scots were defeated
C.
the Scots were driven out of Scotland
D.
the Scots defeated the Romans
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从文章的第四段的：The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved Scotland 说明苏格兰人消灭了罗马人。选D。
95
The Scots made thistle their national flower because thistle ____ .
A.
is lovely, though not beautiful
B.
gave them happiness
C.
is a kind of useful plant
D.
helped the Scots in wiping out the Romans
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题：文章第四段描写了，因为蓟帮助苏格兰人打败了罗马人，所以他们把蓟定为国花。选D。
Technology has been an encouragement of historical change. It acted as such a force in England beginning in the eighteenth century, and across the entire Western World in the nineteenth. Rapid advances were made in the use of scientific findings in the manufacture (制造) of goods, which has changed ideas about work. One of the first changes was that other forms of energy have taken the place of human power. Along with this came the increased use of machines to manufacture products in less time. People also developed machines that could produce the same parts for a product: each nail was exactly like every other nail, meaning that each nail could be changed for every other nail. This means that goods could be mass production, although mass production required breaking production down into smaller and smaller tasks.
Once this was done, workers no longer started on the product and labored to complete it. Instead, they might work only one thousandth of it, other workers completing their own parts in certain order. There is nothing strange about this manufacturing work by today's standards. Highly skilled workers were unable to compare with the new production techniques, as mass production allowed goods of high standard to be produced in greater number than could ever be done by hand. But the skilled worker wasn't the only loser, the common workers lost too. Similar changes forced farmer away. The increased mechanization (机械化) of agriculture freed masses of workers from ploughing the land and harvesting its crops. They had no choice but to stream toward the rapidly developing industrial centers. Increasingly, standards were set by machines. Workers no longer owned their own tools, their skill was no longer valued, and pride in their work was no longer possible. Workers fed, looked after and repaired the machines that could work faster than humans at greatly reduced cost.
96
In this passage, which of the following is NOT considered as a change caused by the use of scientific findings in the production of goods?
A.
Other forms of energy have taken the place of human power.
B.
The increased exploitation (剥削)of workers in the 19th century.
C.
The increased use of machines to make products in less time.
D.
The use of machines producing parts of the same standard.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
原文中并未说对工人剥削的增加，故选项B为正确答案。
97
The underlined word "this "in the second paragraph refers to the change that ______
A.
each nail could be taken the place of by every other nail
B.
each nail was exactly like every other nail
C.
producing tasks became smaller and smaller
D.
goods could be mass produced
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
在条件句中，this 指上文的内容：货物批量生产。故选D。
98
According to the writer, highly skilled workers ______
A.
completely disappeared with the coming of the factory system
B.
were dismissed(解散) by the boss
C.
were unable to produce goods of high standard
D.
were unable to produce fine goods at that same speed as machines
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
可从第二段第四句知道D项为正确答案。
99
According to the passage, what did the farmers have to do with the coming of mechanization of agriculture?
A.
Many of them had to leave their farmland for industrial centers.
B.
They stuck to their farm work.
C.
They refused to use machines.
D.
D They did their best to learn how to use the machines.
本题答案：
A
B
C
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
可根据第二段第六句及第八句判断故选A。
American women experience a great variety of lifestyle. A typical American woman may be single. She may also be divorced or married. She may be a homemaker, a doctor or a factory worker. It is very difficult to generalize about American women. However, one thing that many American women have in common is their attitudes about themselves and their roles in American life.
Historically, American women have always been very independent. The first settlers to come to New England were ten young couples that had left behind their extended families. The women were alone in a new, undeveloped country with their husbands. This has two important effects. First of all, this was the uncivilized environment that demanded every person to share in developing it and in survival. Women worked with their husbands and children to make themselves accepted in this new land. Second, because they were in a new land without the established influence of older members of society, women felt free to step into non—traditional roles.
This role of women was strengthened in later years as Americans move west again, leaving families behind and meeting a new environment. Even later, in the east, as new settlers arrived, women often found jobs more easily than men. Women became the supporters of the family.
Within the established lifestyle of the industrialized twentieth century, the strong role of women was not attractive as in the early days of the country. Some women stepped into the men's jobs as factory and business workers. After the war, some women stayed in these positions, and others left their jobs with a new sense of ability.
100
A typical American woman is______________.
A.
single or married
B.
divorced
C.
sure about herself and her role
D.
all of the above
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据However, one thing that many American women have in common is their attitudes about themselves and their roles in American life.故选C.
101
During the industrialized twentieth century, the role of women__________.
A.
was found out
B.
was as important as before.
C.
declined
D.
was stronger than that of the early days
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据Within the established lifestyle of the industrialized twentieth century, the strong role of women was not attractive as in the early days of the country. 故选C。
102
Women took part in men's job during the time of_________.
A.
the Second World War
B.
the Westward Movement
C.
the early immigration
D.
the industrialized twentieth century.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据Some women stepped into the men's jobs as factory and business workers.故选D。
No one can believe that the over 6,300-kilometer Great Wall might disappear some day. Believe it or not, the Great Wall is being destroyed by people. Less than 20 percent of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty ,is still perfect, but about 80 percent is in danger. The Great Wall can be called " great " mostly because of its amazing length. But we should realize that the length was made up of one brick at a time. If we do nothing to save the Great Wall,it will become a series of separate wasteland rather than a historic site.
The Great Wall is actually a series of walls built and rebuilt by different dynasties over the past 2,000 years. It began in the rule of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221BC----206BC), and lasted into the Ming Dynasty. The parts built before the Ming Dynasty have nearly disappeared. People are familiar with sections such as Badaling in Beijing and Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu, because they have been open to tourists for many years. But those sections far away from the public eyes have been almost forgotten.
Few local people knew the 3—meter—high walls made of earth and stones beside them are parts of the Great Wall. The lack of knowledge is considered as one of the main reasons behind human.
The bricks on the Great Wall are carried off by countryside people to build their houses,sheep corrals and pigsties. Some were taken away to build roads. Bricks carved with people's names are put away as remembrances. The rubbish is spread over the battlements. The brick can be sold 15 yuan per tractor load. Those who destroyed and are destroying the Wall know its name, but are not clear about its cultural meaning. It will take a long time to let them know this. The local farmers not only carried off the body of the Wall but also dug out the entire base.
It is necessary to protect the Great Wall. First of all, the officials should be aware of the importance of the Great Wall. Young Chinese should know more about the nation's great civilization and learn to love it.
103
Why does the writer say the Great Wall might disappear?
A.
It is useless from now on.
B.
It is too old to be used again.
C.
It will be replaced by a new one.
D.
Some parts of it are being destroyed.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据No one can believe that the over 6,300-kilometer Great Wall might disappear some day. Believe it or not, the Great Wall is being destroyed by people.故选D。
104
The underlined part " those sections far away from the public eyes "( in Para. 2 ) refers to the parts of the Great Wall______________.
A.
nobody can watch.
B.
that are too far to be seen.
C.
that are too difficult to find.
D.
that are not well-known to the public.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据People are familiar with sections such as Badaling in Beijing and Jiayuguan Pass in Gansu, because they have been open to tourists for many years.由此可以推出这部分长城没有向游人开放，故选D。
105
What's the main reason of the Great Wall being destroyed?
A.
The local people sell the bricks for a living.
B.
The local people are short of culture knowledge.
C.
The local people think that the Great Wall is not important.
D.
The local people need bricks and stones to build houses.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据The lack of knowledge is considered as one of the main reasons behind human. 故选B。
106
Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?
A.
How to Protect the Great Wall.
B.
How the Great Wall came into being.
C.
The Great Wall Being Rebuilt.
D.
The Great Wall Being in Danger.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是标题判断题。根据通篇文章和文章nag的开头可以看出应选D。
People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes "poison apples."
President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President's party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples.
Jefferson never spoke to his honored (忠实的) guests about the fact.
107
The passage tells us that Jefferson was a President who learned to love the taste of tomatoes __________.
A.
while he was in Paris
B.
when he was a little boy
C.
because his parents told him so
D.
from books
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes.可知应选A。
108
According to the text, _______ made the beautiful pink soup served at the President's party?
A.
the President himself
B.
a French cook
C.
the President's cook
D.
the President's wife
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup 故选C。
109
From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were __________.
A.
people from other countries
B.
from France
C.
people of his own country
D.
men only
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. their president他们自己的总统，当然客人是本国的。故选C。
110
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.
All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President's party was made of tomatoes.
B.
All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President's cook was nice.
C.
All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice.
D.
None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. 可知这句B符合文意根据The guests thought the soup tasted really good.可知C这句符合文意；根据They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. 可知D这句符合文意，故选A
What's delicious to eat and comes in a variety of colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg.It can be steamed, fried, and baked.It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.
Eggplant was first grown in India in the 5th century BC.Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia.Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe.At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today.Instead, it's like a white egg.Due to this egg - like appearance, eggplant got its name.In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a "mad apple." This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one' s health.People actually thought eggplant could cause madness and cancer.
Fortunately today people know that eggplant doesn't cause insanity or cancer.In fact eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer.In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this super vegetable.Since it's high in fibre, eggplant can improve digestion.
Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today.Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow - white.And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber.Dish varieties range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious.
Today, thousands of people gather in Loomis, Calif, for the annual Loomis Eggplant Festival.The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes.There is plenty more to do and see, though.Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and children's activities all "egg – cite" festival - goers.Most people at the festival would agree—eggplant is an "egg—cellent" vegetable.
111
Eggplant got its name because of its _____.
A.
appearance
B.
taste
C.
color
D.
value
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。第二段Due to this egg - like appearance, eggplant got its name，故选A
112
Which of the following does NOT belong to the qualities of eggplant?
A.
It can be cooked in various ways.
B.
It is easy to digest.
C.
It can prevent cancer.
D.
It is valuable and priceless.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。由第一段..It can be steamed, fried, and baked.It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables...第三段.. In fact eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer..，Since it's high in fibre, eggplant can improve digestion.可知，D项不正确。
113
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.
Eggplant can be eaten to cure cancer
B.
Eggplant used to taste bitter.
C.
India produce the most eggplant in the world today.
D.
Eggplant has a history of nearly 1,000 years.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。第二段In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter…，故选B
114
Most people come to the Loomis Eggplant Festival to_____.
A.
see arts and crafts
B.
enjoy food with eggplants
C.
take part in recipe contests
D.
promote eggplant
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。最后一段The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes。故选B
The Beginning of the Civil Rights Movement
In 1955，bus seats for African Americans and whites were separated in parts of the U.S.. On December 1,1955，in the city of Montgomery，Alabama，a conflict，or disagreement，started when an African American woman named Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man and go to the back of the bus. The police took 42-year-old Parks to jail.
The African American community was extremely angry. They had a meeting and decided to work together to protest discrimination. They agreed to boycott(抵制) the buses on the day that Parks went to court. The day was a success. Empty buses drove through the streets. The city lost money. The community decided to continue the boycott. They elected a man named Martin Luther King，Jr. to be the leader.
The boycott continued. It was difficult for African Americans to get to work without buses，but they didn't stop the boycott. The city continued to lose money. Finally，the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Montgomery's bus laws were unfair and gave the African American community equal right. On December 21,1956，the bus boycott ended.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. The movement eventually led to the Civil Rights Act in 1964，a set of laws that made discrimination a crime. During the Montgomery Bus Boycott，people worked together to change the government. Today，people in the U.S. continue to work together for a change. Now hundreds of organizations and community groups work to protect the rights of U.S. citizens and residents.
115
How is the situation for the black in the U.S. in 1955?
A.
They were treated equally.
B.
They were treated unfairly.
C.
They had no rights to take a bus.
D.
They were not allowed to take the same bus with the white.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题，由第一段最后一句a conflict，or disagreement，started when an African American woman named Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man and go to the back of the bus. The police took 42-year-old Parks to jail可以推出答案，故选B。
116
What is the cause of the Civil Rights Movement?
A.
Bus seats for African Americans and white were separated in parts of the U.S.
B.
Rosa Parks was sent to jail for she refused to give her bus seat to a white man.
C.
The African American community had a meeting to protest discrimination.
D.
A man named Martin Luther King，Jr. was elected to be the leader.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。由第一段a conflict，or disagreement，started when an African American woman named Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man and go to the back of the bus. 可以知道答案，所以选B。
117
How long did the boycott continue?
A.
Less than a year.
B.
Less than a month.
C.
More than a year.
D.
More than a month.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题，由第一段第二行On December 1,1955，和第三段最后一句On December 21,1956，the bus boycott ended可以推出答案，所以选C
118
How did the black people fight for the civil rights?
A.
By refusing to take buses.
B.
By refusing to talk to the white.
C.
Through fights with the white people.
D.
By doing nothing.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题，由第三段第二行but they didn't stop the boycott. The city continued to lose money.可以知道答案，所以选A
119
What is the final result of the Civil Rights Movement?
A.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that Montgomery's bus laws were unfair and gave the African American community equal right.
B.
They elected a man named Martin Luther King，Jr. to be the leader.
C.
Black people and white people can take the same bus.
D.
The movement eventually led to the Civil Rights Act in 1964，a set of laws that made discrimination a crime.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题，由最后一段第二行The movement eventually led to the Civil Rights Act in 1964，a set of laws that made discrimination a crime. 可以知道答案，所以选D
Often we take for granted the many household items we use every day. It is difficult to imagine there was a time in the past when these inventions did not exist. Actually, several of the most common inventions have been with us for quite some time. Inventions like toothbrush, contact lenses（隐形眼镜）, and credit cards came into use long ago.
The first toothbrush was introduced in China in the late 1400s but it was only 300 years later that this simple tool came into common use in Europe. By the nineteenth century, a variety of paste and powder cleaners were available throughout Europe as dental(牙齿的) care became more widespread. The first tube of toothpaste hit the market in Great Britain in 1891.
There is evidence to show that the first contact lenses were actually suggested by an astronomer, Sir John Herschel, in 1827. However, SirJohn Herschel was never able to create a working model of his idea. It was not until 1887 that a Swiss doctor from Zurich, Dr. Eugen Frick, came up with a workable process for producing precision (精密)lenses. Dr. Frick designed a new method for producing contact lenses,and the Zeiss factory in Germany began to produce contact lenses.
Credit cards have also been available for many years. They have been in use in the United States since the 1920s. At first, these cards were only used to buy gas in the quickly growing automobile service industry. Then, in the 1950s, Diners Club introduced the first general-purpose credit card. Today, credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, and American Express are commonly used by travelers around the world.
While it may be true that some of the greatest inventions and discoveries in history came about by chance, the majority of inventions that simplify our lives today came about through careful research and patient study. Of course, it still holds true that even with all the comforts of modern technology, inventors continue to search for ways of helping all of us get out of doing those necessary but tedious (乏味的) tasks which we still face. As the old saying goes, "Necessity is the mother of invention."
120
From the second paragraph we can learn that _____.
A.
toothbrushes came into common use in Europe in the 17th century
B.
people could enjoy a variety of paste and powder cleaners in the 18th century
C.
more and more people paid attention to dental care throughout Europe in the 19th century
D.
the English could use different kinds of tubes of toothpaste in the early 19th century
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据By the nineteenth century, a variety of paste and powder cleaners were available throughout Europe as dental care became more widespread.可以看出应选C
121
All of the following made a contribution to the invention and use of contact lenses EXCEPT _______.
A.
Diners Club
B.
Sir John Herschel
C.
Dr Eugen Frick
D.
the Zeiss factory
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
这是细节理解题。根据第三自然段There is evidence to show that the first contact lenses were actually suggested by an astronomer, Sir John Herschel, in 1827 It was not until 1887 that a Swiss doctor from Zurich, Dr. Eugen Frick, came up with a workable process for manufacturing precision lenses. Dr. Frick designed a new method for producing contact lenses, which led the Zeiss factory in Germany to begin manufacturing contact lenses.可知应选A
122
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the fourth paragraph?
A.
Credit cards have a history of about two hundred years.
B.
Three kinds of credit cards are being used in the USA.
C.
The use of credit cards is closely related to the economic development.
D.
American Express is only used by American travelers now.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
这是推理判断题。根据They have been in use in the United States since the 1920s. At first, these cards were only used to buy gas in the quickly growing automobile service industry. Then, in the 1950s, Diners Club introduced the first general-purpose credit card. Today, credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, and American Express are commonly used by travelers around the world.可知信用卡的使用和经济的增长有密切的关系。故选C
123
The last paragraph mainly tells us that ______.
A.
the greatest inventions came about by chance
B.
inventions came about through careful research and patient study
C.
inventors still continue to make inventions
D.
necessity is the mother of invention
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
这是总结段落大意题。短文的最后一句点题，是中心句，故选D
Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire. But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century, the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice（威尼斯）in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The "Grand Tour" was an important part of young people's education-but only for the rich.
In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to "take the waters". They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.
In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier.
Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to faraway countries.
The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.
Thus tourism grew, in 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything-plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food-and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry was born and began to take off.
124
When tourism first started in Roman times, people ______.
A.
just visited the countryside.
B.
visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time.
C.
stayed in friends' town for weeks or even months.
D.
just visited friends and families within the Roman Empire.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段1,2行Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire说明D正确。
125
. In the early times, the travelers ______.
A.
all came from Roman.
B.
were very young and strong.
C.
had lots of money.
D.
traveled by boat.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段最后一句The "Grand Tour" was an important part of young people's education-but only for the rich.说明那时的旅游是富人的游戏，故C说法正确。
126
______ played the most important role in the tourism development.
A.
Education.
B.
Money.
C.
Transportation.
D.
People's ideas.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章第4段When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns,第五段Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built.和第六段The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.都说明交通方式的变化起了很大的作用。故C的说法正确。
127
Package tour was born ______.
A.
in the 20th century.
B.
in Roman times.
C.
in the early 17th century.
D.
in the 19th century.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章最后一段内容Thus tourism grew, in 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company说明是在20世纪Package tour才开始流行。故A正确。
128
The underlined phrase "take off" means ______.
A.
a plane rising into the air.
B.
develop very fast.
C.
remove hats and clothes.
D.
bring down the prices.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章最后一段The package tour and modern tourist industry was born and began to take off.说明直到20世纪，这样的旅游才开始迅速发展。故B正确。
1685 was a very good year for German composers. Within the space of a month, two of the greatest were born: Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.
Handel's father was a barber and surgeon, which sounds like a strange combination today, but back then those occupations went hand in hand. Even though Handel was very interested in music, his father didn't think that was a good way to earn a living, so he wanted his son to be a lawyer. The story goes that Handel smuggled a quiet piano into the house so that he could practice in secret.
One day, Handel went along when his father went to shave a duke. While his father was working, Handel sat down and played the duke's organ. The duke was so impressed that he convinced Handel's father to let his son study music, and Handel finally got to learn how to compose.
Handel soon discovered that what he liked most was opera. In fact, he was so passionate about opera that he even fought a duel (决斗) over it with one of his friends. Since Italy was the place to learn about opera composing, Handel went off to Italy to study. When he got home, he got a job as court composer for a German prince.
Having landed such a wonderful job, Handel immediately asked his boss for time off. He wanted to go to England, where he'd heard that there weren't nearly enough composers to satisfy the British taste for Italian opera.
After great success writing opera in London, Handel came back to Germany. Then fate played a funny trick on Handel and his boss. The Queen of England died, and it just so happened that the prince Handel worked for was next in line to the British throne. When he arrived in London as King George, followed Handel, his court composer in Germany.
In addition to serving the King, Handel became one of the most successful opera composers of his time. And he also produced them and traveled all over Europe to hire the best singers. There are stories of battles with rival opera producers and of fights between rival singers. Handel apparently had quite a temper.
If you ever go to London, look for Handel's grave in Westminster Abbey, where there's a wonderful monument to him.
129
How did Handel begin to learn to compose?
A.
His father was sure of his future success.
B.
His performance impressed a duke.
C.
He begged his father to send him to Italy.
D.
He practiced hard and taught himself music.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段2,3行The duke was so impressed that he convinced Handel's father to let his son study music, and Handel finally got to learn how to compose.说明是Duke说服了他的父亲让他学习音乐。故B正确。
130
What does the underlined word "smuggled" mean in the passage?
A.
bought secretly
B.
took secretly
C.
carried in advance
D.
possessed personally
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段his father didn't think that was a good way to earn a living, so he wanted his son to be a lawyer. The story goes that Handel smuggled a quiet piano into the house so that he could practice in secret.说明他父亲不同意他学音乐，所以他偷偷的把钢琴带回家偷偷地练习，最后的in secret也说明了这一点，故B正确。
131
Why did Handel later settle down in Britain instead of Germany?
A.
Because he could find better jobs in London.
B.
Because he enjoyed greater fame in London.
C.
Because his boss became King of Britain and brought him along.
D.
Because London was a wonderful place to learn about opera.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第6段Then fate played a funny trick on Handel and his boss. The Queen of England died, and it just so happened that the prince Handel worked for was next in line to the British throne. When he arrived in London as King George, followed Handel说明他的学生成了国王，把他也带到了伦敦。故C正确。
132
Which of the following words can NOT be used to describe Handel, as shown in the passage?
A.
bad-tempered
B.
talented
C.
enthusiastic
D.
optimistic
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章倒数第二段There are stories of battles with rival opera producers and of fights between rival singers. Handel apparently had quite a temper.说明他的脾气很差。A是他的性格。根据文章第三段说明他很有才干。B也是他的性格。根据文章第四段他取意大利学习音乐，说明他为了自己的理想充满热情地去努力，说明他很有激情。C也是他的性格。D项乐观在文章中没有体现。故D符合题意。
133
Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?
A.
Handel was born in the same year with Bach.
B.
Many people worked both as a barber and a surgeon.
C.
Handel quit his job to learn about opera in Italy.
D.
Handel was buried in London and was built a monument.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据第4段2,3行. Since Italy was the place to learn about opera composing, Handel went off to Italy to study. When he got home, he got a job as court composer for a German prince.说明他取意大利之前还没有工作，也就没有了放弃工作的说法。故C正确。
San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.
The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.
The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of' the library grounds.Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff' put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.
One day Peters found a dead squirrels with a nut still in its mouth, and that day's coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of' the City Council（市政会）.The Council approved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge "Nutty Narrows."
After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum （铝） and lengths of fire hose （消防水带）. It cost $1,000.
It didn't take long before reports of' squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.
In 1983, after 20 years of' use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge.Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of' animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of 'the new bridge.
Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.
134
The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to __________.
A.
offer squirrels a place to eat nuts
B.
set up a local landmark
C.
help improve traffic
D.
protect squirrels
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
考查细节题。根据文章第二段最后一句：to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.给松鼠一路穿过繁忙道路的路。不被来来往往的车轧死。可知。
135
What happened over the coffee break discussion?
A.
The committee got the Council's blessing.
B.
The squirrel bridge idea was born.
C.
A councilwoman named the bridge
D.
A squirrel was found dead.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
考查细节题。根据第四段第二句： The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of' the City Council（市政会）.该组的人想出建立松鼠桥的理念，还专门成立了一个委员会，求市政会通过。可知。
136
What does the underlined phrase"teaching them the ropes"probably means in the text?
A.
Passing them a rope
B.
Directing them to store food for winter
C.
Teaching them a lesson
D.
Showing them how to use the bridge.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
考查词意猜测题。根据文章第六段：It didn't take long before reports of' squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even····没过多久，报告说松鼠利用桥松鼠甚至开始教他们的利用绳索。
137
Which of the following is true of 'the squirrel bridge?
A.
It was replaced by a longer one.
B.
It was built from wood and metal
C.
it was rebuilt after years of use
D.
It was designed by Bill Hutch.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
考查句意理解题。根据文章第七段：In 1983, after 20 years of' use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge.Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced.在1983年，经过20年的使用，彼得斯折下旧桥。修复了桥梁。可知。
138
What can we learn about Amos Peters?
A.
He is remembered for his love of' animals.
B.
He donated $l,000 to build the bridge
C.
He was a member of' the City Council
D.
He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
考查句意理解题。根据文章最后一段：特别是： ·····and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.10英尺高的木鼠雕塑放在桥梁的附近，来记念它的建设者和他为这座桥所作出的奉献。
One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries. the English ate only two main meals each day ,breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o'clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. and tea was served(提供)to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates, and silver teapots. knives, forks and spoons were used .Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words" Will you come for coffee?" to mean "Would you like to come to my home for a chat?" Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange Juice will be served as well as coffee. and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a "coffee" party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses
139
Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tee because she _______.
A.
enjoyed chatting with her friends at home
B.
loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups
C.
wanted to share nice food with her friends
D.
found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从Afternoon tea这部分里的：As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o'clock.说明答案是D
140
What does "social occasions" mean in Chinese?
A.
集体婚礼
B.
社交活动
C.
社区表演
D.
公共场合
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
猜词题：从这段的描写，看出是一些社交活动。选B
141
If someone says to you "Will you come for coffee?", you _______.
A.
will be offered coffee only
B.
are asked what you would like to drink
C.
will be asked to have a chat with him or her
D.
are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从Will you come for coffee? 这部分的Will you come for coffee?" to mean "Would you like to come to my home for a chat?"说明选C。
142
From the last paragraph (段落) we can see _______.
A.
a new business was started in coffeehouses
B.
coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers
C.
businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee
D.
most people wouldn't like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题：从the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses说明一个新的行业是在咖啡屋开始的。选A
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and the largest city in the European Union. It is the world's largest finacial center and one of the most important cultural centers and its influence on politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, and the arts contributes to its status as a major global city. Central London is the headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies(the FTSE 100 ) and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest companies. The city is a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympic Games and will host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich ;the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew; and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St.Margaret ‘s Church.
London currently has a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within the city. On July 2007, it had an official population of 7,556, 900 within the boundaries of Greater London making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. Since the 2001 the Greater London Urban Area has been the second largest in the EU after Paris with a population of 8,278,251, and the metropolitan area is estimated to have a total population of between 12 million and 13 million, the largest population area in the EU. The public transport network, administered by Transport for London, is the most intensive in the world. Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic and the air space is the busiest of any city in the world.
143
Which statement is True ?
A.
Central London has 50 of the UK's top 100 listed companies.
B.
By the year of 2015, London will host the Summer Olympic Games.
C.
Three are 300 languages spoken within the city.
D.
The metropolitan area of Paris is the largest one in the EU.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。根据第三段4,5行Since the 2001 the Greater London Urban Area has been the second largest in the EU after Paris说明巴黎第一，伦敦第二，故D正确。
144
What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 want to express?
A.
London is a multicultural city.
B.
London has a large population.
C.
London has a lot of religions.
D.
London has many languages.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句London currently has a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within the city.说明伦敦是一个多元文化的城市，故A正确。
145
What does the underlined word"it "in the second sentence of Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.
The population
B.
Urban area
C.
Paris
D.
London
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。it had an official population of 7,556, 900 within the boundaries of Greater London making it the most populous municipality in the European Union.这里的it就是上文的伦敦。伦敦人口众多让他成为欧盟中人口最多的地区。故D正确。
The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师),Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.
The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it. The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide. The building's roof sections weigh about 15 tons. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.
The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.
146
The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from _______.
A.
America
B.
Australia
C.
England
D.
Denmark(丹麦）
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师),Utzon.说明设计师来自丹麦，故D正确。
147
Building the Sydney Opera House lasted__________.
A.
from 1959 to 1973
B.
from 1962 to 1973
C.
from 1959 to 1967
D.
from 1962 to 1967
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House.说明悉尼歌剧院是从1962开始建到1967年建成，故D正确。
148
_______ paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.
A.
Utzon
B.
The public
C.
Queen Elizabeth II
D.
The government
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段1,2行The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it.说明悉尼歌剧院的建设费用是用公众出的牢固B正确。
149
Which is the best title for the passage?
A.
Sailing Roof
B.
Travelling in Sydney
C.
The Sydney Opera House
D.
The Opening of the Opera House
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章介绍了悉尼歌剧院的历史和建设情况。故C正确。
Thanksgiving Day is special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing.
Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are in. But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to do with a good harvest. On December 4, 1619, the Pilgrims from England landed near what is now Charles City, Virginia. They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic.
The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest. The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel. Many of the Pilgrims died. But the next year, they had a good harvest. So Governor Bradford declared a three-day feast（盛宴）. The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast. Everyone brought food.
In time, other colonies（殖民地）began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. But it took years before there was a national Thanksgiving Day. During the Civil War, Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it. He proclaimed（宣布）the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving. Today, Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbors. But the Canadian thanks-giving Day falls on the second Monday in October.
150
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated __________.
A.
in spring
B.
summer
C.
in autumn
D.
in winter
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段第二句This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are in.说明感恩节是在深秋，是在秋季。故C正确，
151
The first to celebrate thanksgiving were __________.
A.
some people from England
B.
the American Indians
C.
Sarah Josepha Hale
D.
Governor Bradford
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段后三行On December 4, 1619, the Pilgrims from England landed near what is now Charles City, Virginia. They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic.可知这些清教徒（the Pilgrims）是来自英格兰，故A正确。
152
The passage mainly tells us __________.
A.
how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U. S.
B.
how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated
C.
that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday
D.
how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with the time and places
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了感恩节的由来以及在美国和加拿大人们庆祝感恩节不同的方式。故B正确。
Barcodes (条形码) aren't given much thought by the majority of consumers, but these codes were fairly recently applied in a working fashion in 1970.
A small food store owner decided one day that keeping records of the inventory (存货) of his stock and the associated prices were an extremely laborious process, and so, in 1948, he contacted the The Drexel Institute of Technology in a bid to work towards a solution. Bernard Sliver rose to the challenge and set out to study the problem, and began working on a solution involving an automatic way of keeping track of items that had been sold. Silver and a group of students from the institute realized their answer in the form of ultraviolet light (紫外线), ink and a scanner.
The system worked initially, but possessed some negatives. It was incredibly costly to carry out on a large scale and the system was also unstable. If the invention was to become commonplace (寻常的事) in grocery stores, these two problems had to be solved.
The patent (专利)for the bar code system was filed by Sliver and one of his students, Woodland. The patent was not granted immediately; in fact it took three years for the patent agency to grand their invention patent for the barcode, occurring on 7th October, 1952.
Despite the patent being issued, the system was still not welcomed by the majority of store owners. It was not until 1966 that the system began moving its way into more and more grocery stores. This system was soon criticised, as there was no central mechanism for controlling uniformly coded items. In 1970, Logicorn developed the Universal Grocery Products Identification code (UGOIC), soon shortened to Universal Identification Number (UPC). It was Marsh's superstore, in Troy, which was the very first store to install this complex barcode reading system, and its popularity has soared (升温) ever since, and is obviously now commonplace in all types of stores worldwide.
153
What is stressed in the second paragraph?
A.
The heavy work of store owners.
B.
The function of ultraviolet light, ink and a scanner.
C.
The origination of barcodes
D.
Bernard Silver's education background.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从第二自然段可知，一个店主觉得自己的商品的存货和价钱的标签匹配是非常费时的工作，所以决定发明一种解决方法，故只要是讲条码的起源，故选C
154
Which of the following was NOT a drawback of Silver's system?
A.
It was expensive to be applied on a large scale.
B.
It was a laborious process.
C.
The system was not stable.
D.
It lacked a central mechanism.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。从It was incredibly costly to carry out on a large scale and the system was also unstable.和This system was soon criticised, as there was no central mechanism for controlling uniformly coded items. 可知他的系统有这三方面的缺陷，而只有能够解决繁琐的工作不是他的缺点，故选B
155
What is the purpose of the text?
A.
To tell people that failure is the mother of success.
B.
To praise scientists' efforts in making people's lives easier.
C.
To describe shop owners' opinions of barcodes.
D.
To provide information about the development of barcodes.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题。文章主要讲述了条形码的起源，刚开始的系统缺陷及其后期不断的改进，最终能够被我们大家接受的这样的一个发展历程，故选D
Since the beginning of time, man has been interested in the moon. The Romans designed a special day to show admiration and respect to the moon. They called it "Moonday", or "Monday", as we know it today. Later, the great mind of Leonardo da Vinci studied the moon and designed a machine to carry a human to the moon. Leonardo said that one day a great machine bird would take a person to the moon and bring great honor to the home where it was born. Four and a half centuries later, Leonardo's idea was realized. Apollo II took three Americans, Collins, Aldrin, and Armstrong to the moon. The mission (任务) did fill the whole world with great surprise, as Leonardo had said it would. Numerous essays, articles, and books were written about man's first moon mission. But perhaps the most interesting story was one written before the event over 100 years before. In 1865, French author Jules Verne wrote a story about the first journey to the moon. His story was very similar to the 1969 Apollo II mission. Verne's spacecraft also contained three men—two Americans and a Frenchman. The spacecraft was described as being almost the same size as Apollo II. The launch (发射) site in Verne's story was also in Florida. The spacecraft in Verne's story was named the "Columbiad". The Apollo II command ship was called "Columbia". His account of sending the spacecraft into the space could easily have been written about how Apollo II was sent into the space.
156
Leonardo da Vinci said that a great machine bird would ________.
A.
bring great honor to the moon
B.
fly toward the sun
C.
explore the heavens
D.
take people to the moon
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章4,5行Leonardo said that one day a great machine bird would take a person to the moon and bring great honor to the home where it was born.说明D项正确。
157
Jules Verne wrote his story of a man's visit to the moon about ________.
A.
100 years before the Apollo II mission
B.
10 years before the Apollo II mission
C.
four and one a half centuries ago
D.
100 years ago
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章8,9行But perhaps the most interesting story was one written before the event over 100 years before. French author Jules Verne wrote a story about the first journey to the moon.说明Jules Verne的写作是在登月之前100年左右。故A正确。
158
Verne's story is very similar to _____.
A.
the first U.S. space mission
B.
the Apollo II mission
C.
Leonardo da Vinci's story
D.
numerous other books on the same subject
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章倒数5,6行His story was very similar to the 1969 Apollo II mission.说明B正确。
159
The underlined word "spacecraft" probably means ________.
A.
a kind of rocket
B.
a kind of plane
C.
a kind of train
D.
a kind of bus
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句. Verne's spacecraft also contained three men—two Americans and a Frenchman.说明这样的机器也能携带人，那么应该是一种和飞机类似的机器。故B正确。
Roman Pantheon （万神殿） is one of the greatest achievements of the ancient Romans. The ancient Romans were good architects and they built many wonderful buildings. Another good example of a Roman architectural style is the Roman Coliseum, which is a large building used for public sports events or entertainment. The Roman architectural style has been borrowed by many of the western countries.
The architecture of Pantheon is unique to Rome. In Latin and Greek, pantheon means "Temple of all the Gods". Marcus Agrippa built the original Pantheon in 27 BC. But the Pantheon built by Agrippa was completely destroyed in 80 AD when a fire broke out. The Roman Pantheon that is visited by many tourists today was rebuilt in 125 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian. Hadrian's architects followed the exact design of Marcus Agrippa. Historians believe that the Pantheon was a place of worship(崇拜) because it housed all the gods and goddesses of the ancient Romans.
The Pantheon of Rome is an amazing example of ancient Roman architecture. This building has been in use for over 2000 years. The Roman Pantheon is famous for its design, size. The most unbelievable feature of this building is its huge concrete dome(圆顶). The Pantheon's dome was thought to be the largest, until recent times.
Phocas, the Byzantine Emperor presented the Roman Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV to save it from the destruction. In 609 AD, it was turned into a church. During Papal rule, it was used as a burial ground (坟场) for kings and other famous people. There are tombs of Raphael (a painter), King Victor Emmanuel II, King Umberto I and many more in the Pantheon.
Some of the buildings that were constructed on the model of the Roman Pantheon are The Rotunda - University of Virginia, Low Memorial Library - Columbia University, Grand Auditorium - Tsinghua University, Jefferson Memorial - Washington D.C. and Duomo - Florence.
160
From the first paragraph, we can learn that _______.
A.
the Coliseum was often used for big parties
B.
there were different architectural styles in Rome
C.
the Roman architectural style was borrowed from many western countries
D.
the Pantheon and the Coliseum are examples of Roman architecture
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题，根据文章第一段Roman Pantheon （万神殿） is one of the greatest achievements of the ancient Romans.及Another good example of a Roman architectural style is the Roman Coliseum,可知，万神殿和竞技场是罗马建筑的两个典型。故选D
161
According to historians, the Pantheon was built to _______.
A.
exhibit the terrific design of Marcus Agrippa
B.
suggest the power of Emperor Hadrian
C.
provide a place for Roman gods and goddess
D.
show ancient Rome's unique architectural style
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从文章Historians believe that the Pantheon was a place of worship(崇拜) because it housed all the gods and goddesses of the ancient Romans.可知万神殿是为古罗马时期的上帝和女神修建的，故选C
162
The Pantheon which tourists visit at present was built in _______.
A.
27BC
B.
80AD
C.
about 125AD
D.
609 AD
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从文章The Roman Pantheon that is visited by many tourists today was rebuilt in 125 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian.可知现在游客们参观的万神殿是修建于公元125年，故选C
163
The Pantheon was thought highly of especially because of its _______.
A.
strange shape
B.
huge dome
C.
perfect quality
D.
beautiful
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。从文章The most unbelievable feature of this building is its huge concrete dome(圆顶).可知，万神殿最负盛名的是他的巨大的圆顶，故选B
164
The text mainly tells us _______.
A.
some facts about the Roman Pantheon
B.
the influence of ancient Roman architecture
C.
Roman's lifestyle in ancient times
D.
ancient Romans and their architecture
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨题。文章主要讲述了古罗马人的最伟大的建筑之一——万神殿的一些情况，故选A
Nowadays more and more young athletes are taking part in the risky activities called "extreme sports" or "X-sports".
In the past young athletes would play baseball. Today, they want risk and excitement — the closer to the edge, the better. They snowboard over cliff and hike deep mountains.
Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports such as golf. A city kid who couldn't afford expensive sports equipment could get a skateboard and have fun. But now it has become a whole new area of sports, with specialized equipment and high levels of skill. There is even an Olympics for extreme sports, called the winter x-game, which includes snow mountain hiking and ice climbing.
What makes extreme sports so popular? Maybe it's because people love the risk. City people want to be outdoors on the weekends and do something challenging. The new equipment is so much better that people can take more risks without getting hurt. Sure there's a risk. Once you go mountain hiking or snowboarding, it's impossible to go back to have riding or skiing. It's just too boring.
Now even the older crowd is starting to join in. Every weekend, groups of friends in their early 30s get together. On weekdays they work as computer programmers in the same office. On weekends they hike mountains together.
Extreme sports are certainly not for everyone. Most people still prefer to play basketball or watch sports on TV. But it has been a fact that extreme sports are gaining popularity.
165
Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports because _______.
A.
people didn't like to play golf
B.
some city kids couldn't afford expensive sports equipment
C.
there is an Olympics for extreme sports
D.
extreme sports are gaining popularity
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expensive sports such as golf. A city kid who couldn't afford expensive sports equipment could get a skateboard and have fun.可知，极限运动开始替代更昂贵的运动是因为一些城市孩子负担不起昂贵的运动装置。故选B
166
More and more young athletes are taking part in extreme sports because _______.
A.
people want risk and excitement
B.
it's impossible to go back to have riding or skiing
C.
people can take more risks without getting hurt
D.
the older crowd is starting to join in
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章What makes extreme sports so popular? Maybe it's because people love the risk.可知，越来越多的年轻人参加极限运动，是因为他们热爱冒险。故选A
167
To have extreme sports, you should _______.
A.
have specialized equipment and high levels of skill
B.
be very young at age
C.
do snow mountain hiking and ice climbing
D.
afford expensive sports equipment
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章with specialized equipment and high levels of skill.可知，你具有专业的装备和高水平的技能，就可以参加极限运动了。故选A
168
The author gives the example of the computer programmers in the same office to show _______.
A.
young people love risks
B.
they can't afford golf
C.
they don't like to play basketball or watch sports on TV
D.
extreme sports are gaining popularity
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章列举的程序员的例子，我们可知知道，极限运动现在是越来越流行。故选D
169
The main idea of this passage is _______.
A.
extreme sports are certainly not for everyone
B.
the benefits and costs of extreme sports
C.
the development of extreme sports
D.
what makes extreme sports so popular
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题。这篇文章讲述了极限运动是怎么发展起来的，为什么变得越来越流行。故选C
Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory.
SAMMY Lee, 91, U.S.
GOLD AND BRONZE, DIVING
I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. My father and I were at a grocery store, and I asked, "What are all the flags doing here?" He said, "We are having the Olympic Games. That's where they honor the greatest athletes in the world." I said, "Papa, someday I'm going to be an Olympic champ."
Walking up the 10-meter platform, I thought to myself, "I've waited 16 years for this moment. Am I going to win?" So I prayed to God that I was most deserving of winning the Games.
DAVID BOND, 90, BRITAIN
GOLD, SAILING
During the war, I spent six years in Royal Air Force. I think in general, the 1948 Olympics meant very little to most people. We were too busy after the war to be worried about sport very much anyway.
Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.
Winning gold was quite something. It was nice to stand on the platform with lots of people cheering. We celebrated by going to a big dance.
MICHAEL LAPAGE, 88, BRITAIN
SILVER, ROWING
I started rowing when I was 14. I joined the navy in 1942. In 1945 the war came to an end and I started rowing again.
In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.
On the day of the final, we led the Americans at the start, but their stronger staying power took them through to win. There were no ribbons on the medals, so we just showed them round the family.
THOMAS GODWIN, 91, BRITAIN
BRONZE, CYCLING
At 14 I left school and got a job delivering groceries on a bicycle, which excited my interest in cycling. When the war broke out, I volunteered but was held back, so I continued riding.
After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. It was a different world. Money was never, never thought about.
170
According to the passage, Sammy Lee ___________.
A.
was 28 when he attended the 1948 Olympics
B.
never thought he could win medals in diving
C.
found that he has a talent for sports at age 12
D.
prepared for the 1948 Olympics for 16 years
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
计算题：从文章的句子：I first had my Olympic dream at 12, when they held the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.可知1948年的时候Sammy Lee 28岁。选A
171
Michael Lapage blamed his team's loss of the gold medal on their ___________.
A.
weak will
B.
poor skill
C.
poor nutrition
D.
hurried preparation
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题：从文章的句子：In 1948 we were still on rations (配给供应): 4 oz. of red meat a week. But the United States had all the meat they wanted. They were the favorites to win.可知 Michael Lapage认为没得到金牌是因为营养不够。选C。
172
What did David Bond and Thomas Godwin have in common?
A.
They both took part in a team event.
B.
A lot of money was awarded to them.
C.
The 1948 Olympics meant little to them.
D.
They both served in the army during World War II.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：从文章的句子Our team had about six weeks before the Olympics down at Torquay and we went out sailing every day.和 After my team won our bronze medals, we went home just round the corner and had a sit-down and a chat and a laugh. David Bond 和 Thomas Godwin都是参加团体比赛。选A。
173
What would be the best title for the passage?
A.
Long-lived medalists
B.
The 1948 Olympics
C.
Famous athletes
D.
Great in 1948
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题：从第一段的句子：Medalists of the 1948 London Olympic Games look back on their summer of victory. 可知是1948年奥运会奖牌得主在回忆当时的伟大时刻。选D
"We do look very different; we're older. Leo's 38, I'm 37. We were 21 and 22 when we made that film. You know, he's fatter now -- I'm thinner." So says Kate Winslet, who is thrilled at the 3-D re-release of Titanic to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the ship's demise. "It happens every time I get on any boat of any kind." She recalls. There are all the people who want her to walk to the front of the ship and re-create her famous pose, arms flung wide. Most people remember the tragedy: The British passenger ship—said to be unsinkable—hit an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage from England to New York City. More than 1,500 people died. But little known is what the world learned from the sinking to prevent future incidents.
Probably the greatest deficiency (不足) of the Titanic was that she was built 40 years before the widespread use of the wonderful invention radar (雷达). Her only defense against icebergs and hidden obstacles was to rely on manned lookouts. On that fateful night the eyesight of trained lookouts only provided 37 seconds of warning before the collision.
Traveling at nearly 30 miles an hour, the Titanic was moving far too fast to avoid the huge iceberg. The warning did prevent a head-on collision as the officer on the bridge managed to turn the ship slightly.
The last ship to which it could send an SOS message was the California. She was within ten miles of the Titanic during the disaster, but her radio operator went to bed at midnight and never received any of the SOS messages from the Titanic. That was one of the important lessons learned from the catastrophe, the need for 24-hour radio operators on all passenger liners.
Another lesson learned was the need for more lifeboats. The Titanic remained afloat (漂浮) for almost three hours and most of the passengers could have been saved with enough lifeboats.
1,500 passengers and workers died in the 28 degree waters of the Atlantic. Out of the tragedy, the sinking did produce some important maritime reforms. The winter travel routes were changed to the south and the Coast Guard began to keep an eye on the location of all icebergs. The new rules for lifeboats were obvious to all. There must be enough lifeboats for everybody on board.
The most important lesson learned was that no one would ever again consider a ship unsinkable—no matter how large or how well constructed. Never again would sailors place their faith in a ship above the power of the sea.
174
The text mainly tells us ______.
A.
the reason why the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean
B.
how the unsinkable ship of Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean
C.
the lessons that we could learn from the accident of the Titanic
D.
the things we should do to protect the lives on the ship
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题。从文章的最后一段可知，文章主要讲述了泰坦尼克号的沉没给我们带来的深刻教训，故选C
175
According to the passage, which of the following could we infer?
A.
If the captain had been more careful, he could have had the chance to save the Titanic.
B.
If radar had existed 40 years ago, the Titanic would have never disappeared from the world.
C.
If the lookout had had much more experience, he could have had the time to save the Titanic.
D.
If there had been enough lifeboats on the Titanic, the Titanic would not have sunk in the Atlantic.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题。从文章Probably the greatest deficiency (不足) of the Titanic was that she was built 40 years before the widespread use of the wonderful invention radar (雷达). 可知，如果当时雷达被发明出来了，泰坦尼克号将不会沉没，故选B
176
What would be the best title for the passage?
A.
Lessons from the Titanic
B.
Technology is Important
C.
Demands of Passengers
D.
Power of Sea
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨题。文章主要讲述了泰坦尼克号的沉没给我们带来的深刻教训，标题故选A
177
What's the sailors' attitude towards the ships after the tragedy?
A.
They think there really exists the unsinkable ship.
B.
They think ships could eventually defeat the sea.
C.
They think there is no power that could control the sea.
D.
They think the bigger the ship is, the safer it is.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从文章Never again would sailors place their faith in a ship above the power of the sea. 可知水手们认为没有任何力量能够控制海洋，故选C
Published in 1896 and one of the most memorable horror stories ever written, Dracula, by Irish writer Bram Stoker,is the story of a vampire（吸血鬼）,someone who lives on human blood. Stoker wrote the book after reading stories about Central European vampires and set his novel in Transylvania. Even today,there are readers of the book who believe that Transylvania is a mythical（神话的）country,a figment（虚构）of Stoker's imagination. Nothing could be further from the truth. Transylvania is part of modern-day Central European country Romania,and the country does indeed have a history of mythological vampires.
However,Romanians are always puzzled by the description of the novel's central character, Count Dracula,a tall,elegant aristocrat（贵族）with impeccable（完美的）manners who also happens to speak very good English. This is a world away from the images of vampires that they have grown up with. Romanian vampires are half-human creatures who live solitary lives in the forests,not aristocrats living in castles with well-stocked libraries.
So where did Stoke get the image for his Dracula? The answer becomes clearer when one learns of his relationship with a man called Henry Irving,the greatest British stage actor of his time.
Stoker was working as a civil servant in his home city of Dublin when he first met Irving. Bored with his tedious life and work, Stoker took every opportunity to visit the theatre and for a while was the drama critic for the Dublin Evening Mail. One of the reviews he wrote was of a performance of Shakespeare's play Hamlet,with Irving in the lead role.
Irving was so pleased with Stoker's review of his performance that he asked to meet him. Stoker couldn't believe his luck when one night,he was invited to a dinner party where Irving was the guest of honour. Irving entertained the assembled dinner guests with some renditions（表演）of famous poems and speeches from Shakespeare.
Stoker was already writing the first chapters of Dracula and began to base the central character on Irving,in the vain hope that if it ever became a stage play, Irving would play the central character. Sadly,Irving never did,but the two men became close friends,and in 1878 Stoker left the civil service and became Irving's manager in London.
178
Bram Stoker set his novel in Transylvania because _________.
A.
it is in modern-day Romania
B.
Transylvania is a mythical country
C.
he wanted to tell a true story
D.
he had read stories about vampires from the area
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Stoker wrote the book after reading stories about Central European vampires他在读了一些关于吸血鬼的故事后， 故选D。
179
The central character of the novel _________.
A.
is very similar to the vampires that Romanians know about
B.
Is completely different from the vampires Romanians know about
C.
Has impeccable manners,like a real Romanian vampire
D.
Is puzzled by the comparison with Romanian vampires
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Count Dracula,a tall,elegant aristocrat（贵族）with impeccable（完美的）manners who also happens to speak very good English. This is a world away from the images of vampires that they have grown up with. Romanian vampires are half-human creatures who live solitary lives in the forests,not aristocrats living in castles with well-stocked libraries.两个小说的人物完全不同，故选B。
180
What was Stoker's hope?
A.
That the book would become a stage-play.
B.
That Irving would play the central character in the stage play.
C.
That he could live in London.
D.
That Irving would work for him.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据in the vain hope that if it ever became a stage play, Irving would play the central character.他希望Irving 给他当主演，故选B。
May: Happenings from the Past
May 5, 1884
Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.
May 9, 1754
Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon (漫画), showing a snake cut in pieces with the words "Join or Die" printed under the picture.
May 11, 1934
The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought (干旱), blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.
May 19, 1994
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.
May 24, 1844
Samuel F.B Morse taps out the first message, "What hath God wrought," over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Md.
181
We know from the text that Buchanan is ______.
A.
Isaac's father
B.
a winning horse
C.
a slave taking care of horses
D.
the first racing horse in Kentucky
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby它是一匹马，故选B。
182
What is the title of the first American political cartoon?
A.
Join or Die
B.
Pennsylvania Gazette
C.
What Hath God Wrought
D.
Kentucky Derby
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon (漫画)故选A。
183
In which year did the former first lady Jacqueline die?
A.
1934
B.
1960
C.
1964
D.
1994
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据May 19, 1994 Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former first lady and one of the most famous people of the 1960s died of cancer in New York City at the age of 64.故选D。
184
Which of the following places has to do with the first telegram in history?
A.
Washing to, D.C.
B.
New York City C. Kentucky D. Pennsylv
C.
B. New York City Kentucky D. Pennsylvan
D.
C. B. New York City C. Kentucky Pennsylvania
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Md.故选A。
Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Italy. They see the sight that Pompeii is famous for—its stadium and theaters, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeii's people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2,ooo years.
Once Pompeii was a busy city of 22,000 people. It lay at the foot of Mt Vesuvius, a grass-covered volcano. Mt Vesuvius had not erupted for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe. But they were not. In August of the year 79 AD, Mt Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded, and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon stones and hot ashes began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead.
For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stones and ashes. Then in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover Pompeii. Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city almost looked the same as it had looked in 79 AD. There were streets and fountains, houses and shops. There was a stadium with 20,000 seats. Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the people who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue color in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread too; metal bread pans were in every bakery. In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of bread—a type of bread that is still sold in Italy today. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women liked to wear eye-makeup.
Ginseppe has died, but his work continues. One-fourth has not been uncovered yet. Scientists are still digging, still making discoveries that draw the tourists to Pompeii.
185
Why do large number of people come to Pompeii each year?
A.
To visit the volcano.
B.
To shop and eat there.
C.
To watch sports and plays.
D.
To see how Pompeiians lived.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Italy. They see the sight that Pompeii is famous for—its stadium and theaters, its shops and restaurants.可知很多人来庞贝是观看人们是怎么生活的。选 D
186
Why did the city uncovered look almost the same as it had looked in 79 AD ?
A.
Because Ginseppe and his men dug it slowly and carefully.
B.
Because the city was buried alive and remained untouched.
C.
Because scientists successfully rebuilt the city with everyday objects.
D.
Because nobody had lived in the city ever since the volcano erupted.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题;从第二段的句子：When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead. 可知是因为这个城市是被活埋的，到现在还没有动过，选B
187
What do we know about the Pompeiians who lived 2,000 years ago?
A.
They lived more or less the same as Italians now do.
B.
They liked women wearing all kinds of makeup.
C.
They enjoyed a lazy life with drinking and eating.
D.
They went back to Pompeii after the eruption in 79 A
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题：从第三段的描写，庞贝人2000年前和意大利人生活很像。选A
The casual Friday concept (星期五便装日的概念) was one of the first signs that strict dress rules for offices were starting to relax. The principle of casual Fridays seems to have appeared around the 1950s. It was probably in response (回应) to the changing attitudes towards workplaces. Over time, some offices have relaxed their dress rules even more by using a "business casual" dress rule.
On casual Fridays, employees (员工) may wear clothes which are considered to be "business casual", meaning they still obey certain standards (标准). Clothes must be clean and in good condition, with no spots. Men are generally allowed to wear casual trousers and bright-colored clothes, and in some offices they may be allowed to wear button-down shirts or polo shirts, with or without a tie. Women often wear neat skirts or dresses; casual trousers are common and generally allowed to wear, except in very formal workplaces.
As a general rule, extremely casual clothes, like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, and so on, are not encouraged on casual Fridays. Employees are still expected to make an effort to look professional, out of respect for their offices and their customers.
Many people feel that casual Fridays are good for employees'mood because they encourage employees to express their individuality (个性) and feel more comfortable in the offices. Others feel that business casual clothing and the concept of casual Fridays don't show respect for the workplaces. Casual Fridays are dealt with differently, depending on the industry and the nation. The technology industry, for example, is well known for casual clothes in general, while major financial companies still dislike casual clothes.
188
We can learn from the passage that ________.
A.
the casual Friday concept has been out of fashion
B.
people were required to wear formal clothes in offices before casual Fridays concept appeared
C.
the casual Friday concept had appeared before the 1950s
D.
employees who wear formal clothes lack individuality
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据On casual Fridays, employees (员工) may wear clothes which are considered to be "business casual", meaning they still obey certain standards (标准).可以推出在出现周五便装日以前是必须工作时间穿工作装，故选 B。
189
In general, on casual Fridays, as an employee in a company you can wear ________.
A.
jeans
B.
tank tops
C.
shorts
D.
polo shirts
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据in some offices they may be allowed to wear button-down shirts or polo shirts, 和As a general rule, extremely casual clothes, like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, and so on, are not encouraged on casual Fridays. 可知应选D。
190
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.
The casual Friday concept changes people's responsibility at work.
B.
Button-down shirts are allowed to wear in any formal workplace.
C.
In general, leading financial companies don't prefer casual clothing.
D.
The technology industry requires employees to wear formal clothing.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据ajor financial companies still dislike casual clothes.故选C。
191
What does the last paragraph tell us?
A.
Different kinds of casual clothes.
B.
The development of the casual Friday concept.
C.
People's different opinions on casual Fridays.
D.
The rules that employees must obey in companies.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Many people feel that casual Fridays are good for employees'mood because they encourage employees to express their individuality (个性) and feel more comfortable in the offices. Others feel that business casual clothing and the concept of casual Fridays don't show respect for the workplaces.对于周五便装日的两种不同的观点，故选C。
You may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mother's Day? Cards, flowers, sales, TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves it —those are what probably come to mind for many people when they think of Mother's Day. But there's more about the story.
The earliest Mother's Day celebrations were held during spring in Ancient Greece. The celebrations honored Rhea, the Mother of the gods. During the 1600s, England celebrated a day called Mothering Sunday. On this day even servants (仆人) were given the day off to spend with their families. A mothering cake was even served with the family meal.
In the U.S., Mother's Day began in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words of the famous song The Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested it as a day devoted to peace. But it didn't really become popular until 1907 when Anna Jarvis started a campaign (运动) to honor her own mother. She believed that mothers could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil War. The U.S. isn't alone in devoting a day to its mothers. Many other countries including Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Japan, and Belgium also celebrate their Mother's Day in May. Other countries honor their mothers at different times of the year.
Learning more about Mother's Day and celebrating Mother's Day is important, but probably not as important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmother, or aunt has really done for you. And that should certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year.
192
What is the passage mainly about?
A.
The reason why people celebrate Mother's Day.
B.
How people honor mothers.
C.
The history of Mother's Day.
D.
Mother's Day in different countries.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据全文的内容来看主要讲述的是母亲节的历史，故选C。
193
Where was the earliest Mother's Day celebrated?
A.
In Ancient Greece.
B.
In the U.S.
C.
In England.
D.
In Italy.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据The earliest Mother's Day celebrations were held during spring in Ancient Greece.故选A。
194
According to the third paragraph, we know that _____.
A.
Julia Ward Howe composed a song about Mother's Day
B.
American people started to celebrate Mother's Day in 1907
C.
Anna Jarvis attached great importance to mothers
D.
Mother's Day celebrations are held in different times in the U.S. every year
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据She believed that mothers could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil War. 她提出母亲的重要性，故选C。
195
The last paragraph tells us that ______.
A.
all the people should celebrate Mother's Day
B.
only mothers are honored on Mother's Day
C.
understanding mothers'work is more important than just celebrating Mother's Day
D.
people should make every day a Mother's Day
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Learning more about Mother's Day and celebrating Mother's Day is important, but probably not as important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmother, or aunt has really done for you. And that should certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year.理解母亲是更重要的比仅仅过母亲节，故选C。
To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding(扩展)trade beyond(超出) their borders and of spreading their faith(信仰) across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator (航海家) named Jacques Cartier to explore(探险) the New World and search for a passage to India.
Cartier first arrived at the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, which he wanted to explore. He did not know what to expect but he hoped that this Gulf was just an arm of the ocean between two islands. If it was, he would soon be on his way to the Far East. So he sailed upstream along the St. Lawrence River. However, instead or reaching Asia he arrived at Quebec or Stadacona, as the Indians called it. It was at this point that the term " Canada" entered the country's history. Apparently the word "Canada" came from an Indian work "Kanata", which means community or village. Cartier first used it when he referred to Stadacona or Quebec. What a huge " village" Canada is!
196
In the early sixteenth century , the King of France ordered Cartier to ______
A.
find the new world
B.
build an entirely new country
C.
go and visit the American Indians
D.
get more information about America and find a way to Asia
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段.In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator (航海家) named Jacques Cartier to explore(探险) the New World and search for a passage to India。说明A正确。
197
Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _____
A.
he had already got to India
B.
it was a water way to the New World
C.
it was a water passage to the East
D.
he had sailed into the Atlantic
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段He did not know what to expect but he hoped that this Gulf was just an arm of the ocean between two islands. If it was, he would soon be on his way to the Far East.说明C正确。
198
In the early sixteenth century , Quebec was only ____.
A.
an Indian village
B.
a little town in southern Canada
C.
a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
D.
the place which we call Canada now
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据Apparently the word "Canada" came from an Indian work "Kanata", which means community or village.说明该词是指一个大的村子，故A正确。
199
Pick out the right statements from the following _____
A.
Quebec was a village and Stadacona was another
B.
Cartier mistook Quebec for Stadacona
C.
Stadacona was a village in Quebec
D.
Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章倒数3,4行It was at this point that the term " Canada" entered the country's history. Apparently the word "Canada" came from an Indian work "Kanata",说明该词是当时的印第安人称呼Quebec的话，故D项正确。
200
"Canada" was first used to refer to _____
A.
a small town in Stadacona
B.
the place called Quebec
C.
a long water passage
D.
a huge village including Quebec and Stadacona
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章最后一段Cartier first used it when he referred to Stadacona or Quebec. What a huge " village" Canada is!说明B正确。
Animation means making things which are lifeless come alive and move.
Since earliest times, people have always been astonished by movement. But not until this century have we managed to take control of movement, to record it, and in the case of animation, to retranslate it and recreate it. To do all this, we use a movie camera and a projector（放映机）.
In the world of cartoon animation, nothing is impossible. You can make the characters do exactly what you want them to do.
A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat, created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early nineteen twenties. Felix was a wonderful cat. He could do all sorts of things no natural cat could do like taking off his tail, using it as a handle and then putting it back.
Most of the great early animators lived and worked in America, the home of the moving picture industry. The famous Walt Disney cartoon characters came to life after 1928. Popeye the Sailor and his girl friend Olive Oyo were born at Max Ficischer in 1933.
But to be an animator, you don't have to be a professional（专业人士）. It is possible for anyone to make a simple animated film without using a camera at all. All you have to do is to draw directly on to an empty film and then run the film through a projector.
201
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.
Animal world
B.
Movie camera
C.
Cartoon making
D.
Movement
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题。从文章的大意看主要介绍了什么是动画片，讲解了著名动画片制作出现的历史，综合四个选项所以主要讲解有关动画制作的事情，故选C
202
According to the passage, Felix the Cat ______ .
A.
was created by the American cartoonist Felix
B.
was designed by Pat Sullivan in the early twentieth century
C.
was unable to do what natural cats could not do
D.
was created in the United States in the nineteenth century
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。从A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat, created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early nineteen twenties.可知，菲力猫是在1920-1929年之间创作的，即在20世纪创作的，故选B
203
It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A.
Walt Disney's cartoon characters were born earlier that Pat Sullivan's
B.
only professionals can create cartoon characters
C.
Popeye the Sailor and Olive Oyo were famous cartoonists
D.
the animation industry started in the United States
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题。从A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat, created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early nineteen twenties.及The famous Walt Disney cartoon characters came to life after 1928.可知并非迪士尼的动画人物比帕特苏利文的早；从最后一段But to be an animator, you don't have to be a professional 可知并非要专业人士；大力水手和Olive Oyo 并非著名的漫画家，故选D
204
Which of the following statements best describes the author's attitude towards cartoon making?
A.
Cartoon making is not a difficult job. Anyone can do it.
B.
Only trained people can be employed in cartoon making industry.
C.
Anyone can make cartoons under the instructions of professionals.
D.
Cartoon making is no easy job. You have to spend much time drawing onto the empty film.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
从最后一段It is possible for anyone to make a simple animated film without using a camera at all. All you have to do is to draw directly on to an empty film and then run the film through a projector.可知，卡通制作并不是个困难的工作，只要在空的胶卷上画画，在通过放映机就可以完成，故选A
1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist.So he invented a very simple camera (照相机).He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden .That was the first photo.
The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different processs. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travellers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains.
In about 1840, the process was improved. Now photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple. The photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States, where from the 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.
Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality.
Brady was also the first person to take pictures of war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible.
In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film readymade in rolls. So they did not have to make the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive.
With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favourite places. They called these pictures "snapshots".
Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings.
Photography had turned into a form of art by the beginning of the 20th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms.
205
The passage is mainly about______________.
A.
the invention of cameras
B.
a kind of new art -- photography
C.
the development of photography
D.
the different uses of cameras in history
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据全文内容以及Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s.以及Photography had turned into a form of art by the beginning of the 20th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world，故选C。
206
The first pictures of a war were taken by ____________.
A.
a French photographer in the 1840s
B.
an American photographer in the 1860s
C.
a German reporter in the 1880s
D.
a French artist in the 1890s
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer.以及Brady was also the first person to take pictures of war.故选B。
207
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the photography in the 19th century?
A.
It was mainly based on the invention of the first photograph.
B.
Photographers were popular in the United States because they carried lots of equipment.
C.
Photographers used to make film themselves and developed it immediately after taking a photo.
D.
Small handheld cameras made it possible for anyone to become a gifted photographer.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film readymade in rolls. So they did not have to make the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment.所以答案为C。
208
In which order are the following statements mentioned in the passage? a. Photographs became popular in newspapers. b. Photographers carried processing equipment when taking pictures. c. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier. d. Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype. e. Brady took pictures of famous people.
A.
e,a, d, b, c
B.
d, b, e, c, a
C.
b, e, c, a, d
D.
d, c, e, a , b
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据全文内容Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype.Photographers carried processing equipment when taking pictures. Brady took pictures of famous people. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier. Photographs became popular in newspapers.因此选B。
209
Photography can also be an art form because artists can ____________.
A.
take anything they like
B.
keep a record of real life
C.
take photos of the famous
D.
show ideas and feelings in pictures
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据Photography had turned into a form of art by the beginning of the 20th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms，因此选D。
People have been burying the dead at Salem's Hope Cemetery since 1833. The place is filled with old gravestones and gothic mausoleums(哥特式陵墓), the spirits of the dead hanging over the land like an early morning fog.
Keeping watch, a few steps from the road with her skirt over the pedestal (基座), is Goldie Belle Taylor, her face weathered but otherwise in good condition. On this day, she is holding a bunch of pink rises because Goldie Belle always holds flowers. Someone makes sure of that.
"And she has had fresh flowers in her hands for the last 150 years." Karen Biery lives in Damascus, about five miles west of Hope Cemetery. She's written a book based on the legend of Goldie Belle Taylor titled Believe. In 1886, at the age of two, young Goldie Belle used her hands to sop up (抹去) the left over elderberry juice from her father's iron kettle. She died not long after from poisoning. She was the love of her dad's life, and he was so upset that he sold the family farm to buy the Italian made statue, which today marks her grave.
At first, it was her father who brought the flowers and laid them in her hands. When he died in 1896, the flowers kept coming. Her flowers are different per season. Why do the flowers keep miraculously appearing? People have tried to find out by having camped by the statue, but not even the groundskeepers have been able to catch the criminal.
It's said that a fairy arrives at Hope Cemetery looking for the grave of her birth mother. She comes across Goldie Belle's statue.
210
The underlined word "that" in paragraph 2 probably refers to________.
A.
her face in good condition
B.
her bunch of pink roses
C.
Goldie Belle Taylor is holding pink roses
D.
Goldie Belle Taylor always holds flowers
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
考查推理题。根据指上文提到的事情Goldie Belle always holds flowers，这里指Goldie Belle Taylor always holds flowers而不是"正在拿着玫瑰花"。说明D正确。
211
It can be inferred from the third paragraph __________.
A.
her father was poisonous
B.
the iron kettle was poisonous
C.
elderberry juice was poisonous
D.
it was her father that hated her
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段In 1886, at the age of two, young Goldie Belle used her hands to sop up (抹去) the left over elderberry juice from her father's iron kettle.说明小女孩用手抹去父亲铁壶中残留的物质以后中毒死去，说明C正确。
212
After her father died, the flowers in the hands of Goldie Belle Taylor_______.
A.
usually change
B.
were stolen
C.
are no longer fresh
D.
come from a criminal
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第四段When he died in 1896, the flowers kept coming. Her flowers are different per season.说明A正确。
213
What would be the best title for the passage?
A.
A fairy brings the flowers.
B.
The mystery of Goldie's flowers.
C.
What happens to the girl?
D.
How do the flowers get there?
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章最后两段，说明本文是关于Goldie's flowers.的秘密的短文，故B正确。
MAY 14 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel(以色列). Many Israelis, however, are not in the mood to celebrate.
Looking at the damage to her neighbor's home from a Palestinian（巴勒斯坦） rocket, Batia Katar, a 17-year-old Israeli girl, was in tears. "We can't celebrate (Israel's) independence when things like this are happening," she said.
What is clear is that Israel is not a normal country. The country has a dramatic (戏剧性) history and ancient culture but has only officially existed for 60 years. Within hours after it was established in 1948, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land. It won that time, and in 1956, 1967 and 1973, acquiring the West Bank, the Golan Heights, Gaza and east Jerusalem. For good or ill, Israelis can take pride in victories with so many countries. However, it occupied much more land than the United Nations agreed, which left local Palestinians homeless.
Different from all its neighbors in religion, Israel is also far more successful economically than its neighbors. Though, it gets a great amount of support from America and other Western countries. The country is now a world leader in many industries, such as IT and modern agriculture.
However, conflict exists, just like 60 years ago. And the signal of peace is as weak as ever. Palestinian militants (武装人员) have fired more than 7,000 missiles from Gaza, mainly at Sedro, killing 13 people. In the same period hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Gaza have died in Israeli military action.
In order to create peace, the world community hopes both sides accept and follow the Middle East peace plan. Optimists believe through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations there will finally be peace.
Both Israelis and Palestinians want to live in peace without explosions that remind them that they are living in a special but dangerous place.
214
Why are many Israelis not in the mood to celebrate the both anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel? Because ________.
A.
the government didn't organize it
B.
they are too busy to attend it
C.
it is dangerous to celebrate it
D.
conflicts and fights still exist
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据第五段However, conflict exists, just like 60 years ago. And the signal of peace is as weak as ever.然而，正如60年前，冲突依然存在。和平的信号同以往一样脆弱。由此可知，这就是为什么在以色列成立60周年纪念日以色列人并不兴高采烈的原因。故选D
215
The underlined word established in the fourth paragraph means _______.
A.
defeated
B.
founded
C.
attacked
D.
accepted
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题。Within hours after it was established in 1948, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land.以色列国家成立于1948年，在成立的数小时之内，以色列还是在和阿拉伯为争夺土地而战。故可知，established应该是成立的意思，故选B
216
Israel is not a normal country because _______.
A.
the country has a dramatic history and ancient culture but has only officially existed for 60 years
B.
within hours after its establishment, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land
C.
it occupied much more land than the UN agreed, which left local Palestinians homeless
D.
all of the above
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。由第三段可知，What is clear is that Israel is not a normal country. The country has a dramatic (戏剧性) history and ancient culture but has only officially existed for 60 years. Within hours after it was established in 1948, Israel was at war with its Arab neighbors for land. However, it occupied much more land than the United Nations agreed, which left local Palestinians homeless.很明显，以色列不是一个正常的国家，它有着戏剧性的历史和古代文化，而且只正式的存在了60年，在1948年以色列国家成立的数小时之内，仍旧在和阿拉伯国家激战。虽然，它占领了比联合国允许的要多的多的土地，但是这导致了巴基斯坦当地人无家可归。综上所述，题目中所涉及到的四个选项在文章都有体现，故选D
217
Which statement about Israel is NOT true according to the passage?
A.
It became a country in 1948.
B.
It is different from all its neighbors in religion.
C.
It is now a world leader in many industries, such as IT and modern agriculture.
D.
No country has supported it since it was founded.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节判断题。根据第四段Different from all its neighbors in religion, Israel is also far more successful economically than its neighbors. Though, it gets a great amount of support from America and other Western countries. The country is now a world leader in many industries, such as IT and modern agriculture.以色列与他的邻国有着不同的信仰，在经济上也远远强过邻国，但是，它取得了美国和其他西方国家的大量支持，在许多工业领域也是世界的领先者。可知，B,C正确，D错误。以色列国家成立于1948年，故A正确。所以，本题答案为D
218
It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A.
it is still a question mark whether Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace
B.
Israel was created as a homeland for homeless Jews
C.
for good or ill, Israelis can take pride in victories with so many countries
D.
Israel is far more successful economically than its neighbors
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断题。由最后一段Both Israelis and Palestinians want to live in peace without explosions that remind them that they are living in a special but dangerous place.以色列人和巴基斯坦人都想生活在一个没有战争的和平国家里，这也提醒了他们仍然生活在一个特殊且危险的国家。可知，巴基斯坦人和以色列人和平的生活仍然是一个问题。故选A
Americans have contributed to many art forms, but jazz, a type music, is one of the art form that was started in the United States. Black Americans, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz.
Jazz is a mixture of the music of Africa, the work songs the slaves sang, and religious(宗教) music. Improvisation is an important part of jazz. This means that the musicians make the music up as they go along, or create the music on the spot. This is why a jazz song might sound a little different each time it is played.
Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s. They played in bars and clubs in many towns and cities of the South, especially New Orleans. New Orleans is an international seaport, and people from all over the world come to New Orleans to hear jazz.
Jazz became more and more popular. By the 1920s, jazz was popular all over the United States. By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert halls as well. Today, people from all over the world play jazz. Jazz musicians from the United States, Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe meet and share their music at festivals on every continent. In this way jazz continues to grow and change.
219
What can be the best title of the passage?
A.
American art forms.
B.
The development of jazz.
C.
The music of black Americans.
D.
The birthplace of jazz.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题，本文从第一段开始讲述爵士乐的起源，下文接着讲述爵士乐的发展过程，故B正确。
220
Which of the following is true?
A.
Jazz is now popular all over the world.
B.
Jazz is now a kind of religious music.
C.
Jazz is now played only in bars and clubs.
D.
Jazz is now played a little differently sometimes.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。根据第三段最后一句people from all over the world come to New Orleans to hear jazz.说明世界各地的人都很喜欢爵士乐，故A正确。
221
From the text it can be inferred that_________ .
A.
New Orleans is the place where jazz was first produced
B.
the American people are all jazz lovers
C.
jazz is merely sung by the black when working
D.
jazz may become more popular as time goes on
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题。根据文章Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s.和By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert halls as well. 说明随着时间的流逝，爵士乐也在进一步慢慢的流行，故D正确。
222
It took about ________ years to make jazz popular in the United States.
A.
200
B.
120
C.
80
D.
140
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章Jazz bands formed in the late 1800s.和By the 1940s, you could hear jazz not only in clubs and bars, but in concert halls as well. 说明大约过了140年以后才流行开来。故D正确。
The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule. During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics. In the 1950's, the stamps of this kind became more colorful.
When the White Olympics came, the host countries(东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics. Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet. Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.
223
The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.
A.
are the same thing
B.
are different games
C.
are not held in winter
D.
are held in summer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一句The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics.说明A正确。
224
The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.
A.
after the year 1936
B.
after the 3rd White Olympics
C.
before the 3rd White Olympics
D.
before the year 1932
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章2,3,4行The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.说明是在第3届奥运会以后才这样的，故B正确。
225
The Winter Olympics is held once _______.
A.
every two years
B.
every three years
C.
every four years
D.
every five years
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics和During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. 可知1932年是第3届奥运会，1936是第4届奥运会，那么相隔了4年，故C正确。
226
Which of the following is true?
A.
Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.
B.
Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.
C.
All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.
D.
Japan can't publish stamps to mark those Games
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段1,2行When the White Olympics came, the host countries(东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games.说明所有的国家都会印刷邮票，故Ｃ正确。
227
What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics?
A.
Basketball.
B.
Table tennis.
C.
Football.
D.
Skating.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。冬奥会的邮票上都是印刷的是冬奥会的运动项目，4项中只有D项是冬奥会的项目，故D正确。
Terra-cotta Warriors
As the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, Terra-cotta Warriors has a really long history.In 246 BC, Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to prepare for his mausoleum which took 11 years to finish to defend him in the afterlife.There are over 7,000 pottery soldiers, horses, bronze chariots, and even weapons found in it now.Terra-cotta Warriors was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages and it has made Xi'an a famous city for tourists.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a history of over 1,300 years and is a typical ancient Chinese building.It is located in the south of Xi'an City.Because Master Xuanzang stored his classics brought from India in the pagoda, it is also a holy place for Buddhists.As a National Key Cultural Relic Preserve, it won the title of an AAAA Tourist Attraction as well.
Xi'an Ancient City Wall
As one of the landmarks of Xi'an, Ancient City Wall still stretches round the old city today, dividing the city into the inner part and the outer part.Ancient City Wall was originally built during the old Tang Dynasty (618 — 907) and then enlarged by Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, thus forming the modern Xi'an City Wall.After the extension, the wall now stands 12 meters tall, 12-14 meters wide at the top and 15-18 meters thick at the bottom.
228
What is The Big Wild Goose Pagoda most famous for?
A.
It has a history of over 1,300 years.
B.
It is a typical ancient Chinese building.
C.
It is a holy place for Buddhists.
D.
It won the title of an AAAA Tourist Attraction.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Because Master Xuanzang stored his classics brought from India in the pagoda, it is also a holy place for Buddhists 故选C。
229
When was the modern Xi'an City Wall formed?
A.
In the Tang Dynasty.
B.
In AD907.
C.
In modern times.
D.
In the Ming Dynasty.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, thus forming the modern Xi'an City Wall.明朝时，形成现代的西安城，故选D。
230
Who are the text written for?
A.
Archaeologists.
B.
Scientists
C.
Tourists.
D.
Artists
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据从题目以及短文的内容来看是写给旅行者的，故选C。
Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.
The researcher organized an experimental tournament involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.
Observers noted down the referees' errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.
The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum (最佳的) distance is about 20 meters.
There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.
If FIFA, football's international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.
He also says that FIFA's insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.
231
The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to ________.
A.
review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World Cup
B.
analyse the causes of errors made by football referees
C.
set a standard for football refereeing
D.
reexamine the rules for football refereeing
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.可知这项研究主要是为了分析裁判犯错的原因，来分析裁判的表现。故B正确。
232
The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was ________.
A.
slightly above average
B.
higher than in the 1998 World Cup
C.
quite unexpected
D.
as high as in a standard match
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段3,4行Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.可知裁判所犯的错误的数量大大超过了人们的预料。故C正确。
233
The findings of the experiment show that ________.
A.
errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ball
B.
the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors
C.
the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely errors will occur
D.
errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段5,6行Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident可知当裁判离事发地点教近的时候，最容易犯错。故A正确。
234
The word "officials" (Para. 4) most probably refers to ________.
A.
the researchers involved in the experiment
B.
the inspectors of the football tournament
C.
the referees of the football tournament
D.
the observers at the site of the experiment
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action.可知这里的officials就是指上文的the referees，故C项内容正确。
235
What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment?
A.
The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45.
B.
Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee.
C.
A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.
D.
An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章最后一段He also says that FIFA's insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.可知作者认为年龄不应该成为限制。故B正确。
The air bag is a piece of safety equipment in cars. It was first designed by John W. Hetrick in 1952. Like many inventions, he came up with the idea as a result of an event that had occurred in his life. He says:
"In the spring of 1952, my wife, my seven-year-old daughter, Joan, and I were out for a Sunday drive in our 1948 Chrysler Windsor. About three miles outside Newport we were watching for deer jumping across the road. Suddenly, there was a large rock in our path. I hit the brakes and we went into a ditch(壕沟).
"As I applied the brakes, both my wife and I threw our hands up to keep our daughter from hitting the car. There was soft mud in the ditch, so the car wasn't damaged, and no one was hurt."
"During the ride home I couldn't stop thinking about the accident. I asked myself,‘Why couldn't some object come out to stop you from striking the inside of the car?'As soon as I got home that night I drew some sketches(草图). Each evening for the following two weeks, I'd add or reduce something from the sketches."
Hetrick applied an event he had observed while in the Navy to the design of the air bag. He was repairing a torpedo(鱼雷) which had a cloth covering. When the compressed（压缩的） air that was in the torpedo was let out, the covering was suddenly filled with air and was shot to the ceiling.
With this knowledge, he developed his design until he was able to obtain a patent on the invention on August 5, 1952. The idea was similar to the air bag designs of today. Compressed air is stored in a container and when a traffic accident occurs and the car slows down at a rapid enough rate, the air will be released into the air bag. The idea was ingenious, but Hetrick's air bag never would have functioned properly. It was really a breakthrough, but it would require years and years of designing and testing by some top car designers before it could be used.
236
The car accident Hetrick was involved in ________.
A.
damaged his car
B.
happened in 1948
C.
was caused by a deer
D.
caused no harm to his family
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：There was soft mud in the ditch, so the car wasn't damaged, and no one was hurt."可知那次车祸中没有人受伤。选D
237
Hetrick's experience in the Navy________.
A.
turned out to be dangerous
B.
was helpful to his invention
C.
involved designing torpedoes
D.
inspired him to design an air bag
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：从倒数第二段的句子：Hetrick applied an event he had observed while in the Navy to the design of the air bag. 可知他在海军的经历对这个发明是有帮助的。选B
238
The underlined word "ingenious" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A.
creative
B.
ridiculous
C.
crazy
D.
complex
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
猜词题：从前面的句子：Compressed air is stored in a container and when a traffic accident occurs and the car slows down at a rapid enough rate, the air will be released into the air bag. 可知这个想法很有创造力。选A
239
What do we know about the air bag Hetrick designed?
A.
It came into use in the 1950s.
B.
It performed perfectly in car accidents.
C.
It prepared the way for air bags nowadays.
D.
It took Hetrick about two months to develop it.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从最后一段的句子：The idea was similar to the air bag designs of today. but it would require years and years of designing and testing by some top car designers before it could be used.可知他的发明为现在的气囊设计做了准备。选C
240
The text is mainly about ____.
A.
the great inventor Hetrick
B.
The invention of air bags
C.
a terrible car accident
D.
road safety in the 1950s
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨题：从第一段的句子：The air bag is a piece of safety equipment in cars. It was first designed by John W. Hetrick in 1952. Like many inventions,可知这篇文章讲的是气囊的发明。选B
Throughout time, people have loved music for its ability to transport them into a world of rhythm and melody. Recently more and more hospitals and clinics have been tapping into the power of music –not only to comfort patients, but to help cure them as well. Welcome to the world of music therapy(疗法).
After each of the two world wars, musicians visited hospitals and played instruments for injured soldiers suffering from emotional and physical pain. Today's music therapists continue this practice, playing instruments such as guitars and harps to bring comfort to their audiences.
Therapist Eric Mammen encourages his patients at a children's hospital to participate with him as he plays. During visits with 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrence Garcia, Mammen encourages Garcia to beat on electric drums while he plays the guitar. The therapy won't cure his cancer, but it does, according to Garcia's mom, take away much of the boy's depression(沮丧).
Music therapy can put patients in better moods and ease the symptoms of depression according to the American Music Therapy Association. Other benefits include relieving pain, calming tension, aiding sleep, reducing worry or fear, and easing muscle tension.
Jose Haro personally experienced the benefits of music therapy when he was recovering from heart surgery. During his recovery, he played a piano whose keys lit up, indicating which keys to touch to play along with the background music. Soon he was playing tunes and noticing something strange. "I was searching for my pain." He says of his experience, "but it was gone."
While Haro's experience provides an evidence of the power of music to relieve pain, scientific research has proven music also helps patients with Alzheimer's disease and arthritis.
In addition, music therapy helps premature babies. Doctors are tapping into a powerful way to teach premature babies that haven't yet learned how to suck. Doctors use a device that comforts the babies by playing music when they suck on a pacifier（奶嘴）. Soon the babies learn to suck in return for music, gaining weight faster and going home earlier than those who do not use the device.
Even perfectly healthy people are discovering the power of music to calm and heal. Drum circles attract people who find stress relief in beating out rhythms. While music is not a cure-all, it does make life a little easier.
241
In the first paragraph, the underlined phrase " tapping into " can be replaced by "_________"
A.
discussing on
B.
looking for
C.
showing interest in
D.
making use of
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
词义猜测题。根据the power of music –not only to comfort patients, but to help cure them as well. Welcome to the world of music therapy(疗法)可以猜出故选D。
242
According to the passage, Jose Haro_______________.
A.
went through an obvious effect of music on his recovery
B.
was asked to play the piano with the background music
C.
felt no pain in his surgery because of music therapy
D.
recovered from heart disease completely
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Jose Haro personally experienced the benefits of music therapy when he was recovering from heart surgery. 他是受益于音乐治疗的人，故选A。
243
From the passage, we know_________________.
A.
music can prevent people from suffering from arthritis
B.
Garcia found much comfort in music according to his mom
C.
musicians cured many soldiers after each of the two world wars
D.
the more music they listen to, the faster premature babies gain weight
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Mammen encourages Garcia to beat on electric drums while he plays the guitar. The therapy won't cure his cancer, but it does, according to Garcia's mom, take away much of the boy's depression(沮丧). Garcia在音乐中得到了安慰，故选B。
244
What is the best title for this passage?
A.
Music to Patient Ears
B.
Music Popular in Hospitals
C.
Musicians Work with Doctors
D.
People's life Benefits from Music
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
标题归纳题。根据全文的内容主要说的是音乐给病人的治疗带来的好处，故选A。
ABORIGINAL is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in a place from the earliest known times or before Europeans arrived. Examples are the Maori in New Zealand, the Aborigines in Australia and the Indians in America. They all share the fact that they were pushed off their land by European settlers.
Maori
The Maori were the first people to go to New Zealand, about 1,000 years ago. They came from the islands of Polynesia in the Pacific. They brought dogs, rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the Northern Island. In 1769, Captain James Cook from Britain took possession of the Island and from that time British people started to settle. The Maori signed an agreement on land rights with these settlers, but in later years there were arguments and battles between them.
Aborigines
The native people of Australia came from somewhere in Asia more than 40,000 years ago. They lived by hunting and gathering. Their contact with British settlers began in 1788. By the 1940s almost all of them were mixed into Australian society as low-paid workers. Their rights were limited. In 1976 and 1993 the Australian Government passed laws that returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rights.
American Indians
Long before the Europeans came to America in the 16th and 17th century, the American Indians, or Native Americans, lived there. It is believed that they came from Asia. Christopher Columbus mistook the land for India and so called the people there Indians. The white settlers and American Indians lived in peace at the beginning, but conflicts finally arose and led to the Indian Wars (1866-1890). After the wars, the Indians were driven to the west of the country. Not until 1924 did they gain the right to vote.
245
The similarity among Maoris, Aborigines and American Indians is that _________.
A.
they lost their vote right after European settlers' arrival
B.
they lost their land after European settlers' arrival
C.
they were driven out of their country after European settlers' arrival
D.
they were not treated as citizens until recently
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据The Maori signed an agreement on land rights with these settlers,和In 1976 and 1993 the Australian Government passed laws that returned some land to the Aborigines 可推出当时是被抢去一些土地；the Indians were driven to the west of the country. 可知故选B。
246
Before European settlers arrived, we can infer that the Aboriginals had lived _________ life.
A.
a miserable
B.
a bitter
C.
a peaceful
D.
a troublesome
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据They lived by hunting and gathering. Their contact with British settlers began in 1788. 在欧洲人去以前他们过着平静的生活，故选C。
247
Which of the following was first interrupted by the Europeans?
A.
Maoris.
B.
Aborigines.
C.
American Indians.
D.
Not mentioned.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据In 1769, Captain James Cook from Britain took possession of the Island and from that time British people started to settle. Maoris是在1769年；Their contact with British settlers began in 1788. Aborigines是在1788年；Long before the Europeans came to America in the 16th and 17th century, the American Indians, or Native Americans, lived there. American Indians是在16世纪；故选C。
248
The passage mainly tells us _______.
A.
the war between aboriginal people and white settlers
B.
the history of Maoris, Aborigines and American Indians
C.
the present unfair treatment to aboriginal people of the world
D.
European settlers were the enemy of all aboriginal people
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据短文的主要讲述了这三种人的历史情况，可知故选B
Science, as we think, was born when the Greek philosopher ( 希腊哲学家 ) Thales ( about 640-546 B.C.) asked a difficult question: What makes up our universe?
No one had a ready answer, so Thales went on studying the earth around him, the sky and the stars. He saw so much water on earth and so much water falling from the sky as rain that he decided water must be the basic substance ( 物质 ) of the universe.
Other Greek thinkers became interested in this question. They suggested other answers. One said that because air lies around the earth, it must be air that makes up all things. Another said that fire, appearing in different forms, was the building block of the universe.
The Greek philosophers were feeling their way towards the ideas on which chemistry is based. Centuries later, scientists proved that the universe is made up of certain basic substances. But the list is much more complicated than the Greeks realized. We now know of 103 basic substances which we call " elements ( 元素 )".
249
Thales, the famous Greek philosopher, died when he was about _________.
A.
106 years old
B.
94years old
C.
64 years old
D.
46 years old
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
计算题。根据文章第一行( about 640-546 B.C.)可知他大约94岁，所以是在94岁的时候去世的。故B正确。
250
From the passage we know that __________.
A.
Thales asked many questions
B.
Greeks were all philosophers
C.
science began long ago
D.
water and air make up all things.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章第一段Science, as we think, was born when the Greek philosopher ( 希腊哲学家 ) Thales ( about 640-546 B.C.) asked a difficult question: What makes up our universe?可知在古希腊的时候，Thales提出了这个问题，科学就出现了。故C正确。
251
After reading the passage, we can be sure that_________.
A.
nothing ever changes in the universe
B.
Thales decided that the basic substance of the universe was air
C.
the universe is made up of four different substances
D.
the early Greek thinkers did much valuable work for the progress of science
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章3,4段Other Greek thinkers became interested in this question.和The Greek philosophers were feeling their way towards the ideas on which chemistry is based. Centuries later, scientists proved that the universe is made up of certain basic substances. 可知希腊的思想家和哲学家都对这个问题进行了探讨，对于科技的发展做出了巨大的贡献。故D正确。
A group of 1,309 passengers boarded the MS Balmoral on Sunday, in Southampton, England, on a voyage to retrace (重走) the path of the Titanic. The Titanic was the biggest ship in the world when it sailed on its ill-fated first voyage on April 10, 1912. Of the 2,227 passengers and crew aboard, more than l,500 died. The ship, which was headed for New York City, carried the rich and famous on its first voyage. It also carried immigrants who were seeking a better life in America.
Relatives of people who sailed on the Titanic, historians, authors and people fascinated by the story of the unsinkable ship were on the Balmoral. They wanted to remember the Titanic and those who died on her first and last voyage.
The Balmoral was following Titanic's original route from Southampton. First, the modern-day cruise liner docked (进港) in the port of Cherbourg, France, where the Titanic had picked up more passengers. On Monday afternoon, the Balmoral stopped in Cobh, Ireland, the Titanic's last port of call before sailing to New York.
The Balmoral then sailed the North Atlantic Ocean to the location where the Titanic hit an iceberg. On Sunday, April 15, at 2:20 a.m. — the time the Titanic went down － passengers and crew held a memorial service. The next two days were spent in Halifax, Canada, where many victims of the Titanic are buried. Then, the Balmoral reached its final destination in New York City, where the Titanic was supposed to dock — but never did.
So far, several teams of divers have explored the site. They have recovered items such as dishes and silverware and put them on public display. And the Titanic and its passengers and crew have been remembered in books, movies and TV programs. But there's a much more important contribution that the Titanic has given us. After she sank, lawmakers and ship builders made ships safer. It took a terrible tragedy to make ship travel safer for all.
252
We learn from the first paragraph that _____.
A.
the Titanic sank on its second voyage
B.
about 700 passengers of the Titanic survived
C.
less than 2,000 passengers boarded the Titanic
D.
all the passengers' hopes of the Titanic lay in America
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节推断题。从文章Of the 2,227 passengers and crew aboard, more than l,500 died. 可知，大约有700人在泰坦尼克号沉没中获救，故选B
253
Which of the following shows the correct route of the Balmoral? a. Halifax b. New York City c. Cobh d. Southampton e. Cherbourg
A.
d-e-c-a-b
B.
e-d-a-b-c
C.
e-c-a-b-d
D.
d-c-e-a-b
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。从文章第三自然段，可知航行的顺序是Southampton-Cherbourg-Cobh-Halifax-New York City，故选A
254
What might be the most important contribution of the Titanic?
A.
Its site attracts many exploration teams.
B.
It has made later ships more secure.
C.
Some of its items are on public display.
D.
More trips are planned to its site.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。从文章But there's a much more important contribution that the Titanic has given us. After she sank, lawmakers and ship builders made ships safer.可知，泰坦尼克号沉没所给与的最大的贡献是使后来的船只更加注重安全性了，故选B
255
What would be the best title for the text?
A.
The unsinkable ship
B.
The Titanic today
C.
The Titanic's route
D.
Sailing through history
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题。本文讲述了MS Balmoral 号的乘客和船员们重走当年泰坦尼克号的路线，通过对历史的回顾来纪念这起事件，故选D
Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. About 2000 years ago pies of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important.
Every country today has its own flag. Many groups and organizations also have a flag which stands for, or symbolizes, the aims of the group.
The flag depicts (描绘) a world map, centered on the north pole. The map is surrounded by an olive (橄榄) wreath (花环) symbolizing peace and co-operation. The flag is blue and white.
256
Flags have been in existence for _________.
A.
500 years
B.
more than 3000 years
C.
about 2000 years
D.
between 500 and 2000 years
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：Flags have existed for over 3000 years. 可知旗帜存在有3000年了。选B
257
A very old flag is likely to _________.
A.
be made of fabric
B.
have a map on it
C.
have white shapes on it
D.
be made of carved wood
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. 可知最早的旗子有可能是雕刻的木头做的。选D
258
An olive wreath is used to stand for _________.
A.
peace
B.
purity
C.
justice
D.
equality
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：The map is surrounded by an olive (橄榄) wreath (花环) symbolizing peace and co-operation.可知橄榄花环象征着和平。选 A
The modern Olympic Games, founded in 1896, began as contests between individuals, rather than among nations, with the hope of promoting world peace through sportsmanship. In the beginning, the games were open only to amateurs. An amateur is a person whose involvement in an activity---from sports to science or the arts---is purely for pleasure. Amateurs, whatever their contributions to a field, expect to receive no form of compensation ; professionals, in contrast, perform their work in order to earn a living.
From the perspective of many athletes, however, the Olympic playing field has been far from level. Restricting the Olympics to amateurs has precluded（妨碍） the participation of many who could not afford to be unpaid. Countries have always desired to send their best athletes, not their wealthiest ones, to the Olympic Games.
A slender and imprecise line separates what we call "financial support" from "earning money." Do athletes "earn money" if they are reimbursed（补偿） for travel expenses? What if they are paid for time lost at work or if they accept free clothing from a manufacturer or if they teach sports for a living? The runner Eric Liddell was the son of poor missionaries; in 1924 the British Olympic Committee financed his trip to the Olympics, where he won a gold and a bronze medal. College scholarships and support from the United States Olympic Committee made it possible for American track stars Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph and speed skater Dan Jansen to train and compete. When the Soviet Union and its allies joined the games in 1952, the definition of amateur became still muddier. Their athletes did not have to balance jobs and training because as citizens in communist regimes, their government financial support was not considered payment for jobs.
In 1971 the International Olympic Committee(IOC) removed the word amateur from the rules, making it easier for athletes to find the support necessary to train and compete. In 1986 the IOC allowed professional athletes into the games.
There are those who regret the disappearance of amateurism from the Olympic Games. For them the games lost something special when they became just another way for athletes to earn money. Others say that the designation of amateurism was always questionable; they argue that all competitors receive so much financial support as to make them paid professionals. Most agree, however, that the debate over what constitutes an "amateur" will continue for a long time.
259
One might infer that _______________________.
A.
developing Olympic-level skills in athletes is costly
B.
professional athletes are mostly interested in financial rewards
C.
amateurs does not expect to earn money at the sport that is played
D.
amateurs have a better attitude than professionals do
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据they argue that all competitors receive so much financial support as to make them paid professionals. 可以推出培养一个运动员花费是很大的，故选A。
260
The statement "the Olympic playing field has been far from level" means that__________.
A.
the ground the athletes played on was in bad condition
B.
the poorer players were given some advantages
C.
the rules did not work the same way for everyone
D.
amateurs were inferior to the professionals in many ways
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Restricting the Olympics to amateurs has precluded（妨碍） the participation of many who could not afford to be unpaid.故选C。
261
The financial support given to athletes by the Soviet government can best be compared to ________________.
A.
a gift received on a special occasion, such as a birthday
B.
money received from a winning lottery ticket
C.
an allowance paid to a child
D.
money from charity organization
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Their athletes did not have to balance jobs and training because as citizens in communist regimes, their government financial support was not considered payment for jobs.所以苏维埃政府给运动员的钱就像给孩子的零花钱，故选C。
262
One can conclude that the Olympic Organizing Committee _________________.
A.
has held firm to its original vision of the Olympic games
B.
has struggled with the definition of amateur over the years
C.
regards itself as an organization for professional athletes only
D.
did nothing but stop allowing communists to participate
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据Most agree, however, that the debate over what constitutes an "amateur" will continue for a long time.故选B。
History is full of examples of leaders joining together to meet common goals. But rarely have two leaders worked together with such friendship and cooperation as American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They both were born in wealthy families and were active in politics for many years. Both men loved the sea and the navy，history and nature.
Roosevelt and Churchill first met when they were lower-level officials in World War One. But neither man remembered much about that meeting. However，as they worked together during the Second World War they came to like and trust each other. Roosevelt and Churchill exchanged more than one thousand seven hundred letters and messages during five and a half years. They met many times，at large national gatherings and in private talks. But the closeness of their friendship might be seen best in a story told by one of Roosevelt's close advisors，Harry Hopkins. Hopkins remembered how Churchill was visiting Roosevelt at the White House one day. Roosevelt went into Churchill's room in the morning to say hello. But the president was shocked to see Churchill coming from the washing room with no clothes at all. Roosevelt immediately apologized to the British leader for seeing him naked. But Churchill reportedly said: "The Prime Minister of Great Britain has nothing to hide from the president of the United States." And then both men laughed.
The United States and Great Britain were only two of several nations that joined together in the war to resist Hitler and his Allies. In January,1942，twenty-six of these nations signed an agreement promising to fight for peace，religious freedom，human rights，and justice. The three major Allies，however，were the most important for the war effort: the United States，Britain，and the Soviet Union. Yet，Churchill and Roosevelt disagreed about when to attack Hitler in western Europe. And Churchill resisted Roosevelt's suggestions that Britain give up some of its colonies. But in general，the friendship between Roosevelt and Churchill，and between the United States and Britain led the two nations to cooperate closely.
263
What can be inferred from the passage?
A.
Roosevelt and Churchill had much in common.
B.
Roosevelt and Churchill had nothing in common.
C.
Roosevelt and Churchill had no difference but cooperation.
D.
Roosevelt and Churchill always joined together to meet common goals.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据第一段内容判断：但是像邱吉尔和罗斯福这种友谊和合作的两国领导人几乎没有；故选A。
264
Which of the following about Roosevelt and Churchill is TRUE according to the passage?
A.
Since World War One they had believed in each other.
B.
They exchanged just 27 letters and messages per month during the 5.5 years.
C.
Harry Hopkins never let out the closeness of their friendship.
D.
Roosevelt and Churchill hadn't been presidents before World War One.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据根据第二段第一句判断：Roosevelt and Churchill first met when they were lower-level officials in World War One.故选D。
265
We can know from the passage that________.
A.
Roosevelt and Churchill did not always agree with each other
B.
over two differences between Churchill and Roosevelt were mentioned
C.
Churchill urged Roosevelt to give up some of its colonies
D.
the differences between Roosevelt and Churchill had an effect on their cooperation
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据最后一段的最后几句判断：邱吉尔和罗斯福关于何时在西欧进攻希特勒意见不一致，罗斯福建议英国放弃它的一些殖民地，遭到邱吉尔的反对。故选A。
The early 1900s were very different from today, when toys were still the delight of children everywhere.
Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902，toy bears were named "Teddy" after the president's nickname. The Teddy Bear became known worldwide and it was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears were mass produced.
In 1913，an item called the Erector Set was invented. It was a steel，motorized toy that children could use to build models of anything. Its creator was A.C.Gilbert，a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914.Tinker Toys were made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced the doll he made for his daughter. That was in 1915.
The following year，an architect's son named John Lloyd Wright，invented Lincoln Logs，which were interlocked to make structures.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created，stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were made by Charlotte Clark. This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yo-yo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yo-yo company in 1929.
The View-Master，a three dimensional viewer，was developed by a camera enthusiast named William Gruber. The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still, 3-D images from Disney movies and television programs.
Finally，in 1940，model airplanes were mass produced. They started out as a way for manufacturers to sell planes to the military，but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times. Thanks to all these creative man's efforts, we know otherwise what we may never know.
266
Why were toy bears named "Teddy"？
A.
To be suitable for mass production
B.
To be easily pronounced by children.
C.
To meet the advertisers' needs.
D.
To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段2,3行Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902，toy bears were named "Teddy" after the president's nickname.可知"Teddy"主主要是为了记住President Theodore Roosevelt故D正确。
267
In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles?
A.
Shape
B.
Material used
C.
Themes
D.
Price
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章2,3段It was a steel，和a similar wooden set可知两者所使用的材料是不一样的。故B正确。
268
When did the View-Master become popular?
A.
After William Gruber was born
B.
After Gruber licensed Disney characters
C.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D.
When Disney merchandise was started
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章倒数第三段. The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still, 3-D images from Disney movies and television programs.可知B项正确。
As is known to us all, baths and bathing have long been considered of medical importance to man. In Greece there are the ruins of a water system for baths built over 3,000 years ago. The Romans had warm public baths. In some baths, as many 3,000 persons could bathe at the same time.
Treating disease by taking bathing has been popular for centuries. Modern medical bathing first became popular in Europe and by the late 1700's has also become popular in the United States.
For many years frequent(经常的) bathing was believed to be bad for one's health. Ordinary bathing just to keep clean was avoided, and perfume was often used to cover up body smells!
By the 1700's doctors began to say that soap and water were good for health. They believed that it was good for people to be clean. Slowly, people began to bathe more frequently. During the Victorian Age of the late 19th century, taking a bath on Saturday night became common.
In the United States ordinary bathing was slow to become popular. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, many Americans were known as "The Great Unwashed!" In one American city, for example, a person was only allowed to take a bathe every thirty days! That was a law!
Frequency of bathing today is partly a matter of habit. People know that bathing for cleanliness is important to health, Doctors know that dirty bodies increase the chance of diseases. As a result, in the United States, people generally bathe often. Some people bath once a day at least. They consider a daily bath essential (="necessary)" to good health.
269
A water system for baths was built by _________ over 3,000 years ago.
A.
the Greeks
B.
the Romans
C.
the Americans
D.
the Europeans
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题，从文章In Greece there are the ruins of a water system for baths built over 3,000 years ago.可知，在希腊最早就有了这个水系统，故选A
270
In the 18th century doctors believed that being clean was __________.
A.
good for health
B.
unimportant
C.
harmful
D.
important
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。从文章By the 1700's doctors began to say that soap and water were good for health. 可知答案选A
271
The underlined word perfume probably means _____________.
A.
a strange smelling substance
B.
good health
C.
a sweet smelling substance
D.
large wealth
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节推断题。从Ordinary bathing just to keep clean was avoided, and perfume was often used to cover up body smells!可知用香水来掩盖他们身体的气味，故选C
272
Which of the following gives the main idea of the passage?
A.
Everybody inAmericatakes a daily bath.
B.
A bath a day keeps the doctor away.
C.
Bathing has become easier and cheaper.
D.
Taking baths has become popular in the world.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题。从最后一段及They consider a daily bath essential (="necessary)" to good health.可知现在洗澡在全世界都非常的流行了，故选D
The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run and people's lives were miserable. King Louis XIV tried to control the national parliament and raise more taxes. But his effort failed. He ordered his troops to Versailles. The people thought that Louis intended to put down the Revolution by force. On July 14, 1789, they stormed and took the Bastille, where political prisoners were kept. Ever since that day, July 14 has been the French National Day. Louis tried to flee the country in 1792, to get support from Austria and Prussia. However, he was caught and put in prison. In September 1792, the monarchy(君主制) was abolished_. In the same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his wife, Marie also had her head cut off. The Revolution of France had frightened the other kings of Europe. Armies from Austria and Prussia began to march against France. The French raised republican armies to defend the nation. The Revolution went through a period of terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end, power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte.
273
What's this passage about?
A.
France.
B.
King Louis.
C.
The French Revolution.
D.
Europe.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章主体内容，尤其是第一句The French Revolution broke out in 1789.可知本文主要讲述的就是法国的大革命，故C正确。
274
Which did not happen in 1789?
A.
The French Revolution broke out.
B.
The national economy was developing rapidly.
C.
The government wasn't well run.
D.
King Louis XIV was in power.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章1,2行The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run and people's lives were miserable.可知当时的法国经济形势很糟糕，故B项内容是错误的，没有实际发生，故B正确。
275
What does the underlined word "abolished" mean?
A.
Put off.
B.
Established.
C.
United.
D.
Ended.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句In September 1792, the monarchy(君主制) was abolished_. In the same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his wife, Marie also had her head cut off.可知国王和王后都被斩首了，说明君主制被推翻了，被取消了。故D项正确。
276
What was NOT the effect of the Revolution?
A.
July 14 has become the French National Day.
B.
It brought some impact on the other European kings.
C.
Louis's wife, Marie was killed.
D.
The king tried to control the national parliament.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章后4行Ever since that day, July 14 has been the French National Day. Louis tried to flee the country in 1792, to get support from Austria and Prussia. However, he was caught and put in prison. In September 1792, the monarchy(君主制) was abolished_. In the same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his wife, Marie also had her head cut off. The Revolution of France had frightened the other kings of Europe. Armies from Austria and Prussia began to march against France. The French raised republican armies to defend the nation. The Revolution went through a period of terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end, power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte.可知ABC三项都是法国大革命的结果，D项内容文章没有提及。故D正确。
The earliest newspapers started in ancient Rome. They were handwritten news sheets. The first printed newspapers appeared in China during the Tang dynasty, which were printed from carved(雕刻的) wooden blocks. Modern papers first appeared in Venice, Italy in the middle of the 14th century. The newspapers of today, with advertising and a mixture of political, economic, and social news and comments, were started in Britain in the mid-18th century.
The main function of newspapers is to report news. Many newspapers also provide special information to readers, such as weather reports and television timetables. They also provide comments on politics, economics, arts and culture. Almost all newspapers depend on advertising to make money.
Nearly six out of ten adults in the United States and Canada read a newspaper every day. Seven out of ten read a paper each weekend. Readers search newspapers for de-tailed background information(背景资料)and analysis(分析). This is what television and radio news reports seldom offer. Newspapers tell readers what happened, and they also help readers understand what caused an event and how it will affect the world around them.
The workers at large newspaper companies work under a lot of pressure to bring news to readers as soon as possible. Reporters, photographers, artists, and editors collect articles in just a few hours. Page designers select articles, photos, advertisements, and eye-catching headlines to make the pages, and then rush their work to the printer. Printing workers may work overnight around printing presses to churn out more than 60,000 copies per hour.
277
Which is the best title for the passage?
A.
Production of Newspapers
B.
Functions of Newspapers
C.
Publication of Newspapers
D.
An Introduction to Newspapers
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题，这篇文章主要给我们介绍了报纸的起源，发展及功能。故选D
278
Modern newspapers were first made in ______.
A.
China
B.
Ancient Rome
C.
Italy
D.
Britain
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章Modern papers first appeared in Venice, Italy in the middle of the 14th century.可知，现代报纸首次出现在意大利，威尼斯。故选C
279
What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.
Most adults in America and Canada read newspapers every day.
B.
The importance of newspapers in people's lives.
C.
Newspapers offer readers detailed information.
D.
The effects of newspapers on readers.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。文章第三段主要讲了在美国和加拿大每天都有十分之六的人读报纸，十分之七的人每周都要读报纸，报纸给人们提供了很多事件的详细信息和分析。可知，报纸在人们的生活中有着非常重要的作用。故选B
280
We can infer everything from the passage EXCEPT that ______.
A.
newspapers will become less popular because of the development of TV
B.
few newspapers have no advertising
C.
many adults in America read newspapers every day
D.
people can read about many different issues in newspapers
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。这篇文章讲了所有的报纸都包含广告，在美国，十分之六的美国人每天都读报纸，通过报纸，人们能了解很多不同的事情，文章并没有说随着电视的发展，报纸变得不受欢迎了。故选A
281
The phrase "churn out" in the last paragraph probably means ______.
A.
press
B.
produce
C.
publish
D.
sell
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题。根据文章Printing workers may work overnight around printing presses to churn out more than 60,000 copies per hour.印刷工人在印刷机旁边工作到深夜，要在每小时印刷出6万多份的报纸。可知，churn out的意思是印刷，生产。故选B
The name "cowboy" conjures up many different images from movies, songs and TV. These imagined cowboys range from white-hat-wearing heroes to gun-shooting hooligans(流氓).But, cowboys are actually real people from US history.
When the US Civil War ended, many soldiers had no place to call home. So, they began to drift to the country's rural West. Ranchers(农场主) hired these men to take care of the cattle and work around the ranch. When the ranch owner wanted to sell the cattle, the cowboys would round up the herd from the open prairie(牧场) and drive the cattle miles to the market.
With the invention of barbed wire(铁丝网),the cowboy era(1865-1890) began to come to an end. But people in the East had always been curious about their lifestyle. Many country/western songs during this time tried to capture the true cowboy spirit. Newspapers published cowboy tales in serial form and adventure novels followed. The bigger the fiction, the better the sales. These novels often portrayed cowboys as cruel and violent men. Cowboys carried the bad reputation for many years afterwards.
When movies began to be popular in the 1920s, the cowboy image changed again. Now, a cowboy became the great white knight(骑士) that loved his horse more than the beautiful ladies he rescued. As the cowboy of the "Old West" spent more time with his horse than the ladies, this era's image was not entirely false.
Then, in the 50s,Hollywood began producing so-called "spaghetti westerns(意大利西部片)".They earned the nickname because Italian companies financed the films and TV shows. This started the decade's "Cowboy Craze". While this didn't last long, it made modern country / western music, fashion and dance extremely popular.
In recent years, with the help of musicians, radio stations and bars, cowboy nostalgia(怀旧情绪) has returned. Even though his image is still changing — somewhere between ballad singing country boy and bar room fighter — there's one thing for sure, you can't keep the cowboy down.
282
The purpose of this story is to ______.
A.
introduce cowboy movies and novels
B.
introduce various productions associated with cowboys
C.
show the cowboy's everlasting charm
D.
inform us about the cowboy's spirit
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据全篇文章来理解，可推测出答案。故选D。
283
Before they became cowboys, they ______.
A.
served in the army
B.
worked as bar-room fighters
C.
owned ranches
D.
were adventurous explorers
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据When the US Civil War ended, many soldiers had no place to call home. So, they began to drift to the country's rural West. Ranchers(农场主) hired these men to take care of the cattle and work around the ranch. When the ranch owner wanted to sell the cattle, the cowboys would round up the herd from the open prairie(牧场) and drive the cattle miles to the market. 在第二自然段中可找到答案。 故选A。
284
During "the cowboy era" mentioned in the story, ______________.
A.
the cowboy often came to the rescue of ladies in newspaper tales
B.
the distant Wild West appealed to people in the East
C.
cowboys were shown as cruel and violent men on the silver screen
D.
country music started the cowboy craze which swept the whole country
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据文章第三自然段中"But people in the East had always been curious about their lifestyle."可得出答案。故选B。
285
By saying "you can't keep the cowboy down", the writer means that ______.
A.
cowboys are real people in history
B.
cowboys still fascinate people
C.
you can't make cowboys unhappy
D.
you can't grasp the cowboy spirit
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据这句话之前的语境可推测出答案。牛仔让人着迷，故选B。
286
Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?
A.
The cowboy has been presented in different lights in different eras.
B.
Cowboys are gun-shooting hooligans, without doubt.
C.
Cowboys have always been a passing phenomenon.
D.
Cowboys enjoy Italian foods, for example, spaghetti.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。通读短文可知文章的主旨为介绍在不同时期人们对cowboy的不同理解。故选A。
To many Americans，Labor Day(劳动节) marks the end of the summer，a day off from work and school，and one last chance to relax.But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere.The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
More than a century ago workers were forced to deal with harsh conditions.They were paid very little and they often worked 10-to l2-hour days.Men, women and even small children were forced to work even when they were sick.Tired of long hours and dangerous conditions，workers began organizing themselves into labor unions.On top of fighting for higher pay and shorter workdays，they also fought for the rights of children.The workers wanted employers to place limits on the age of their workers so that small children were not overworked or hurt in factories.
A New York City carpenter named Peter McGuire is credited(获得赞誉) for coming up with the idea for Labor Day.In 1872，after working many hours under poor conditions, McGuire rallied 100,000 workers to go on strike.The workers marched through the streets of New York City，demanding a better work environment.McGuire spent a decade fighting for workers' rights.In 1882，he proposed（提议）the idea to create a special holiday for workers.On Tuesday，September 5，1882, more than 10,000 workers hit the streets of New York City for the first ever Labor Day parade.Two years later the celebration was moved to the first Monday in September.And in 1894，Congress passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday.Americans celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade，picnics and fireworks.
Today，many people hit the road to enjoy the last of their summer vacation.Others enjoy the long weekend with picnics，backyard barbecues or just rest and relaxation.However you spend Labor Day，remember that the holiday is a time to pay tribute (致敬)to the workers who have made America what it is today.
287
What do we know from Paragraph 1?
A.
Americans have more than a day off on Labor Day.
B.
Many countries in the world celebrate Labor Day.
C.
Labor Day has a deep meaning for American laborers.
D.
Labor Day shows the social and economic power of America.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere.The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers，故选C。
288
The underlined word "rallied" in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by"___________".
A.
persuaded
B.
supported
C.
warned
D.
gathered
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据100,000 workers to go on strike.可猜出"rallied"意思是召集，故选D。
289
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.
There were about 100,000 workers in New York City in 1872.
B.
Labor Day became a national holiday in 1884.
C.
The idea for Labor Day was first put forward by McGuire in 1872.
D.
The first ever Labor Day parade was held in 1882.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据On Tuesday，September 5，1882, more than 10,000 workers hit the streets of New York City for the first ever Labor Day parade，所以答案为D。
290
According to the author，while spending Labor Day，Americans should feel ___ .
A.
surprised
B.
thankful
C.
dissatisfied
D.
terrified
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据However you spend Labor Day，remember that the holiday is a time to pay tribute (致敬)to the workers who have made America what it is today，因此选B。
Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!
Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!
There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.
The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area's heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself!
291
What do we know from the first paragraph?
A.
The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire
B.
Bedford Castle represents the heritage of the county
C.
Most of the ancient buildings are in use today
D.
Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county贝德福德城堡代表了县的遗址，故选B。
292
The underlined word "initially" in Paragraph 2 probably means _______.
A.
at first
B.
since the beginning
C.
for one particular purpose
D.
for a short time
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
词义猜测题。根据as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued.最初的，故选A。
293
The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______.
A.
to escape from the bad weather
B.
to visit the Duke of Bedford
C.
to enjoy the beauty of nature
D.
to seek temporary protection
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, 为了寻找暂时的保护，故选D。
294
Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire? ______
A.
It reflects the history of the country
B.
It is the major heritage in that region
C.
The ancient castle is well worth visiting
D.
The castle is still in good condition
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is.讲述了它的历史，故选A。
295
The purpose of writing the text is _______.
A.
to attract tourists to Bedfordshire
B.
to tell the history of Bedfordshire
C.
to introduce Bedford Castle
D.
to show where the kings used to go
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
写作意图题。根据纵观全文是介绍贝德福德城堡的历史，故选C。
There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.
296
How many states are there in the U. S.
A.
Five
B.
Forty- Five.
C.
Fifty
D.
Fifteen.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一句There are fifty states in the United States说明C项正确。
297
Which state is the largest in population?
A.
California.
B.
Rhode-Island.
C.
Alaska
D.
Los Angeles.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二句The largest in population is California,说明A正确。
298
Which state is the newest, and the smallest in population?
A.
Rhode Island.
B.
Seattle.
C.
San Francisco.
D.
Alaska.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章2,3行Alaska is the smallest in population 和The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii.说明阿拉斯加是最人口最少也是最新的一个州，故D正确。
299
Which of the following is true?
A.
The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.
B.
Washington is the most important and the largest city.
C.
New York is the largest city in the United States.
D.
Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States.说明纽约是美国最大的一个城市，故C正确。
300
Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city? Because _________.
A.
it is the largest city
B.
it is the largest in population
C.
it is the most beautiful city
D.
it is the capital of the United States
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章最后一行The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.可知华盛顿是最重要的城市，因为它是美国的首都。故D正确。
To take the apple as a forbidden fruit is the most unlikely story the Christians (基督教徒) ever cooked up. For them, the forbidden fruit from Eden is evil. So when Colu brought the tomato back from South America, a land mistakenly considered to be Eden, everyone jumped to the obvious conclusion. Wrongly taken as the apple of Eden, the tomato was shut out of the door of Europeans.
What made it particularly terrifying was its similarity to the mandrake, a plant that was thought to have come from Hell. What earned the plant its awful reputation was its roots which looked like a dried-up human body occupied by evil spirits. Though the tomato and the man were quite different except that both had bright red or yellow fruit, the general population considered them one and the same, too terrible to touch.
Cautious Europeans long ignored the tomato, and until the early 1700s most of the Western people continued to drag their feet. In the 1880s, the daughter of a well-known plant expert wrote that the most interesting part of an afternoon tea at her father's house had been the "introduction of this wonderful new fruit -- or is it a vegetable?" As late as the twentieth century some writers still classed tomatoes with mandrakes as an "evil fruit".
But in the end tomatoes carried the day. The hero of the tomato was an American named Robert Johnson, and when he was publicly going to eat the tomato in 1820, people journeyed for hundreds of miles to watch him drop dead. "What are you afraid of?" he shouted. "I'll show you fools these things are good to eat!" Then he bit into the tomato. Some people fainted. But he survived and, according to a local story, set up a tomato-canning factory.
301
The tomato was shut out of the door of early Europeans mainly because _______.
A.
it made Christians evil
B.
it was the apple of Eden
C.
it came from a forbidden land
D.
it was religiously unacceptable
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章第一段For them, the forbidden fruit from Eden is evil. So when Colu brought the tomato back from South America, a land mistakenly considered to be Eden, everyone jumped to the obvious conclusion. Wrongly taken as the apple of Eden, the tomato was shut out of the door of Europeans.可知在基督教里吧tomato当成了禁果，这主要是因为宗教方面的原因，故D正确。
302
What can we infer from the underlined part in Paragraph 3?
A.
The process of ignoring the tomato slowed down.
B.
There was little progress in the study of the tomato.
C.
The tomato was still refused in most western countries.
D.
Most western people continued to get rid of the tomato.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句Cautious Europeans long ignored the tomato, and until the early 1700s most of the Western people continued to drag their feet.可知谨慎的欧洲人仍然忽视了西红柿，知道18世纪早期人们仍然持有这样的观点，也就是西红柿是禁果，不能食用。故C正确。
303
What is the main reason for Robert Johnson to eat the tomato publicly?
A.
To make himself a hero.
B.
To remove people's fear of the tomato.
C.
To speed up the popularity of the tomato.
D.
To persuade people to buy products from his factory.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据文章最后三行"What are you afraid of?" he shouted. "I'll show you fools these things are good to eat!" Then he bit into the tomato. Some people fainted. But he survived and, according to a local story, set up a tomato-canning factory.可知他这样做是为了告诉人们西红柿可以吃，是为了去除人们的偏见。故B正确。
304
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.
To challenge people's fixed concept of the tomato.
B.
To give an explanation to people's dislike of the tomato.
C.
To present the change of people's attitudes to the tomato.
D.
To introduce the establishment of the first tomato-canning factory.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。本文主要讲的是西红柿在刚开始进入西方社会的时候，被人们认为是禁果，不能食用。这样的情况持续了很久，后来在一些勇敢者尝试了以后，被人们所接受。主要讲述的是人们对西红柿的态度的转换。故C正确。
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The trip to England includes:
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305
Rochester Cathedral was built in the _____.
A.
1400s
B.
1300s
C.
1200s
D.
1100s
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：由第一段最后一句Other attractions are Rochester Cathedral, which was built during the 13th century, and Dickens Centre.可知道Rochester Cathedral是在13世纪建成的。所以选C。
306
What activities can you participate in during the trip?
A.
Enjoying sports and entertainment.
B.
Learning the German language.
C.
Traveling by train with a guest family.
D.
Working as a language advisor.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：由从去英国旅行的内容large choice of sports and entertainment可知道旅途中可以享受运动和娱乐，所以选A。
307
This advertisement was designed to target ____.
A.
Italians
B.
Germans
C.
Europeans
D.
Americans
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：由从去英国旅行的内容travel by train (via the Eurotunnel) to and from any railway station in Germany可以知道旅行主要是为德国人设计的，所以选B。
The Taj Mahal (泰姬陵) is a love story, a sad and beautiful one. If it didn't exist, we would easily imagine that the story of its construction was simply a fairy tale. Three hundred years ago, there lived an Indian emperor called Shah Jahan. His wife was a beautiful and bright woman whom he loved greatly. Her title was Mumtazl Mahal: its shortened form Taj Mahal, means "pride of the palace". In the year 1630 this beloved wife of the emperor died. He was so brokenhearted that he thought of giving up his throne. He decided out of his love for his wife, to build her the most beautiful tomb that had ever been seen.
He summoned the best artists and architects from India, Turkey, Persia and Arabia and finally, the design was complete. It took more than twenty thousand men working over a period of 18 years to build the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
The building itself stands on a marble platform 29 meters square and 6-7 meters high. Towers rise from each of the four corners. The Mahal itself soars another 61 meters into the air. It is an eight-sided building made of white marble.
The emperor planned to build an identical tomb of black marble for himself on the other side of the river connected by a silver bridge. However, his son put him into a prison in the palace before he could finish, and for the rest of his life, he could only gaze across the river at the tomb of his beloved wife.
308
The whole passage tells us about ______.
A.
a beautiful fairy tale
B.
the story of the Taj Mahal
C.
white and black marble tombs made for two emperors
D.
the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨题：虽然文中第一句话"The Taj Mahal is a love story"是讲爱情故事， 但是后三段都在讲泰姬陵的建造，是围绕泰姬陵来说的而非爱情故事，故选B。
309
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Taj Mahal?
A.
It was completed quickly owing to the efforts of the best artists and workers.
B.
A lot of people took part in the building work.
C.
It is a magnificent building.
D.
It is a tomb for the emperor's beloved wife.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：从第二段中"It took more than twenty thousand men working over a period of 18 years to build the Taj Mahal, ..."可知建泰姬陵花了很长时间，A项错误，B项正确。从"...one of the most beautiful buildings in the world"可知，C项正确;由"...to build her the most beautiful tomb that had never been seen"可知，D项正确，所以答案为A。
310
The emperor's own tomb was designed to be ____________.
A.
61 meters high
B.
eight-sided
C.
black-colored
D.
white-colored
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：由最后一段"The emperor planned to build an identical tomb of black marble for himself on the other side ..."可知，黑色的坟墓是君主自己的，故选C。
311
The emperor _____________.
A.
died soon after Taj Mahal died
B.
was killed by his son
C.
was beloved by his people
D.
died after 1648
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
由第一段"In the year 1630 this beloved wife of the emperor died ..."和"It took 18 years ...to build the Taj Mahal"可推测，君主是1648年以后死的，选D
"The Lord of the Rings", one of the best sellers in the new millennium（千年）, was made up of three parts——"The Fellowship of the Ring", "Two Towers", and "The Return of the King". Millions upon millions of people have read it in over 25 different languages, but fewer know about the author and the history of the composition of the creative masterwork.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892. His parents died when he was a child. Living in England with his aunt, Tolkien and his cousins made up play languages, a hobby that led to Tolkien's becoming skilled in Welsh, Greek, Gothic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon.
After graduating from Oxford, Tolkien served in World War I. In 1917, while recovering from trench fever, he began composing the mythology for The Rings. As a professor of Anglo-Saxon in 1930s at Oxford, Tolkien was part of an informal discussion group called the Inklings, which included several writers. The group was soon listening to chapters of Tolkien's imaginative work "The Hobbit".
Hobbit was a name Tolkien created for a local people that could best be described as half-sized members of the English rural（乡村的）class. Hobbits live in hillside holes. One of them, Bilbo Baggins, looks for treasures with a group of dwarves（侏儒）. On the way, he meets the twisted, pitiful creature Gollum, from whom he sees a golden ring that makes the holder invisible.
One of Tolkien's students persuaded her employer, publisher Allen & Unwin, to look at a draft（草稿）. The chairman of the firm, Stanley Unwin, thought that the best judge for a children's book would be his ten-year-old son. The boy earned a shilling for reporting back that the adventure was exciting, and "The Hobbit" was published in 1937.
It sold so well that Unwin asked for a continuation. Over a dozen years later, in 1954, Tolkien produced "The Lord of the Rings", a series of books so creative that they hold readers—new and old —after their publication.
312
What can we learn from the text?
A.
"The Lord of the Rings" didn't sell well in the last millennium.
B.
People know better about Tolkien himself than about his works.
C.
Tolkien was quite familiar with Old English.
D.
Tolkien knew very well about different kinds of local languages in Africa.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句话Tolkien and his cousins made up play languages, a hobby that led to Tolkien's becoming skilled in Welsh, Greek, Gothic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon.可知，他对古英语很熟悉，而不是精通非洲各地的语言，故选 C
313
What can we learn about "Hobbit" that Tolkien created in his works?
A.
Hobbit was a race living in English downtown areas.
B.
Hobbit was a local people who were very tall and strong.
C.
Hobbit was a social group of people who lived in old castles.
D.
Hobbit was a group of people who were mostly dwarves.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。由第四段第一句话可知，Hobbit 是 Tolkien 创造出来的一个名词，用来指比正常人矮一半的人，即侏儒dwarves。选D
314
Which of the following helped most in making "The Hobbit" published?
A.
One of Tolkien's students.
B.
Stanley Unwin's son.
C.
Allen & Unwin.
D.
Bilbo Baggins.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，出版商 Stanley Unwin 让他的儿子看 The Hobbit 并评价。他的儿子看过后觉得很好，于是 Unwin 便出版了 The Hobbit。因此 B 项正确。
315
What is mainly discussed in the text?
A.
"The Lord of the Rings" and its writer.
B.
A completely new masterwork in the new millennium.
C.
A famous professor at Oxford University.
D.
The power of the magic ring.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了《指环王》和它的作者。选A
316
Which of the following shows the right order of Mr. J.R.R.Tolkien's life experience? a. He had his "The Hobbit" published. b. He became a member of the Inklings. c. He served in World WarⅠ d. He became an undergraduate at Oxford. e. His work "The Lord of the Rings" came to the world. f. He moved to England to live with his aunt.
A.
f-d-b-c-a-e
B.
f-c-d-b-e-a
C.
f-d-c-b-a-e
D.
d-f-c-a-b-e
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
排序题。通读全文可知顺序是：他搬到英国和阿姨住在一起，成为牛津大学的大学生，参加第一次世界大战，成为Inklings.的成员，a.出版了"The Hobbit" ，作品 "The Lord of the Rings" 问世，答案为 C
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English ruler tried to conquer Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English, Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people will work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Creeks". Since independence, Ireland has revived (复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
317
What does the author tell us in paragraph 1?
A.
How the Irish fought against the English.
B.
How Ireland gained independence.
C.
How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
D.
How two "Irelands" came into being.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
段落大意题。第一段正是告诉我们两个爱尔兰是如何形成的。选D。
318
We learn from the text that in Ireland________.
A.
food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B.
people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C.
it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D.
different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第2段第1行In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes ,was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of bunger.可知在19世纪的食品短缺导致人口下降。选A。
319
The last paragraph is mainly about________.
A.
the Irish character
B.
Irish culture
C.
Irish musical instruments
D.
a famous Irish writer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
段落大意题。通读全段和句子：Ireland has revived (复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing.可知文章最后一段是关于爱尔兰的文化。选B。
320
What can be the best title for the text?
A.
Life in Ireland
B.
A very difficult history
C.
Ireland, past and present
D.
the independence of Ireland
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章介绍了爱尔兰的过去与现在。它的形成，以及在历史上受到的苦难和它的文化。选C
The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?
First, what forced emigrants to make the decision to leave? One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger. Another was politics. There was an increased taxation（税收）and the growth of armies, and many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.
Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the collapse （衰退）of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to start a new life in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-born Americans.
But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.
This immigration meant that by around the 1850s Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.
Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.
321
What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland?
A.
The search for religious freedom.
B.
The search for adventure.
C.
Unwillingness to join the army.
D.
Economics.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army. In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. 他们由于社会经济，宗教自由，不愿入伍等原因离开了自己的家乡，不是为了冒险，故选B。
322
Why was life of the 19th Century European farmers difficult?
A.
There was no land.
B.
There was no peace.
C.
The population had gone down.
D.
There were too many of them.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger. 农民人数的增加，而相对土地的平均少了，故选D。
323
Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA?
A.
Employment
B.
A healthy life
C.
freedom of religion
D.
Business opportunities
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.在美国有就业机会，有商机还有宗教自由吸引了外国的移民，没有提到健康的生活，故选B。
324
What is the topic of this passage?
A.
The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land.
B.
The USA is a land of immigrants.
C.
Religion encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
D.
About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据The USA is a land of immigrants.文章开始点题，短文主要论述了美国为什么会成为外国移民的主要去向，故选B。
325
The American Indians __________.
A.
were as fortunate as the slaves
B.
were more unfortunate than the slaves
C.
were the most unfortunate
D.
were as unfortunate as the slaves
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians.美洲的印第安人与奴隶一样地不幸，故选D。
Say you are a 17th century construction worker who's worked hard to build a splendid tower for the dead wife of your emperor.
Now say that the emperor orders your fingertips cut off so you can never build another one. Yes, this story is about the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world. And the tale behind the construction is just as impressive (令人赞叹的) as the building itself.
First, there's the emperor of northern India, Shah Jehan, also called the King of the World. In 1612, Shah Jehan married Mumtaz Mahal. Mad in love, they had 14 children over the next 20 years. But then sadness came. As Mumtaz was about to give birth to child number 14, she said she heard her unborn baby cry out. It was a sign of death. And as Mumtaz lay dying, she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial (纪念物) to celebrate their love.
The heartbroken Jehan ordered his wife's dying wish carried out, and more than 20,000 workers worked nearly 22 years to complete the construction. In 1653, Jehan placed Mumtaz's remains under the center of the building.
Later, son number five, Aurangzeb, murdered his brothers and took over the power from his aging father. Jehan lived the rest of his days, eight years, imprisoned not far from the Taj Mahal. Jehan was only allowed to climb onto the top of his prison to see the timeless treasure from a distance. But never again would he be allowed to visit it until he was buried next to his wife.
Today 25,000 people visit the Taj Mahal each day. Though the reason for building the tower was a strange and sad story, people who see its breath-taking beauty are reminded of the happiness that inspired its construction.
326
The first two paragraphs were written mainly to show that ______.
A.
the Taj Mahal is an unusual historic building
B.
India has some of the most famous buildings in the world
C.
ancient Indian emperors were cruel
D.
construction workers led a hard life in ancient India
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题。前两段提出两个假设情况，在引起读者兴趣的同时说明了泰姬陵的不同寻常之处。所以A选项正确。
327
The Taj Mahal was first built as ______.
A.
a memorial building
B.
a tourist attraction
C.
a prison
D.
a gift to Mumtaz
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。由文章第三段And as Mumtaz lay dying, she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial (纪念物) to celebrate their love.可知泰姬陵是用来纪念爱情的，故A正确。
328
From the passage we can learn that Mumtaz probably died in ______.
A.
1626
B.
1653
C.
1632
D.
1634
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。从文章第四段more than 20,000 workers worked nearly 22 years to complete the construction. In 1653, Jehan placed Mumtaz's remains under the center of the building.可以推算出泰姬大约死于1632年，所以C选项正确。
329
The underlined word "happiness" in the last paragraph refers to "______".
A.
the happiness Jehan felt on completing the Taj Mahal
B.
the pleasure tourists experience when visiting the Taj Mahal
C.
the married happiness of the emperor and his wife
D.
the great pleasure Jehan once found in exercising his power
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
词义猜测题。从文章内容可知泰姬陵的建造是为了纪念国王和王后的爱情，所以后人们见到泰姬陵时想到的应该是他们的爱情和幸福。所以C为正确选项。
It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers （生产商）follow certain uniform standards for various features（特征）of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men's clothes tend to button from the right, and women's from the left. Considering most of the world's population--men and women are right-handed, the men's standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women's clothes button from the left?
History really seems to matter here. Button first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women's shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men's shirts button form the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.
Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women's shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacture to offer women's shirts that buttoned the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men's shirts.
330
What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
A.
It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.
B.
It is different for men's clothing and women's.
C.
It works better with men than with women.
D.
It fails to consider right-handed people.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。由"What seems strange , however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men."可知男女衣服的标准不一样令人惊奇。所以答案选B项。
331
What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?
A.
They tended to wear clothes without buttons.
B.
They were interested in the historical matters.
C.
They were mostly dressed by servants.
D.
They drew their swords from the left.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据文中"Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hang would be less likely to get caught in the shirt."可知，17世纪富有的男人自己穿衣服，从左边拔剑，判断选D项。
332
Women's clothes still button from the left today because __________.
A.
adopting men's style is improper for women
B.
manufacturers should follow standards
C.
modern women dress themselves
D.
customs are hard to change
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据"Actually, a standard , once set, resists change."可知,习惯一旦养成,就很难改变是女式衣服的纽扣仍然在左边的原因。由此判断选D项。
333
The passage is mainly developed by __________.
A.
analyzing cause
B.
making comparisons
C.
examining differences
D.
following the time order
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
组织结构题。通观整篇文章可以看出,作在开始提到一个现象――男女衣服的标准相反,然后分析这种现象产生的历史原因,最后告诉我们现在这是这样的原因。由此判断选A项。
Surtsey Was born in 1963. Scientists saw the birth of this island. It began at 7.30 a.m. on 14th November. A fishing boat was near Iceland. The boat moved under the captain's (船长) feet.He noticed a strange smell. He saw some black smoke. A volcano was breaking out. Red-hot rocks, fire and smoke were rushing up from the bottom of the sea. The island grew quickly. It was 10 meters high the next day and 60 meters high on 18th November. Scientists flew there to watch it. It was exciting. Smoke and fire were still rushing up. Pieces of red-hot rock were flying into the air and falling into the sea. The sea was boiling and there was a strange light in the sky. Surtsey grew and grew. Then it stopped in June 1967. It was 175 metres high and 2 kilometres long. And life was already coming to Surtsey. Plants grew. Birds came Some scientists built a house. They want to learn about this young island. A new island is like a new world.
334
Surtsey is_______.
A.
an island not far from Iceland
B.
a new volcano
C.
a fishing boat
D.
a place in Iceland
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题。根据Surtsey Was born in 1963. Scientists saw the birth of this island. It began at 7.30 a.m. on 14th November. A fishing boat was near Iceland. 可以推知Surtsey是在冰岛附近，故选A。
335
Scientists flew there_________.
A.
to stop the birth of the island
B.
to save the fishing boat
C.
to learn about the island
D.
to build a house
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据Scientists flew there to watch it. They want to learn about this young island. A new island is like a new world.科学家飞往那里去了解Surtsey的情况，故选C。
336
When did scientists fly to Surtsey?
A.
Before the volcano broke out
B.
As soon as the volcano broke out.
C.
About four days after the volcano broke out
D.
After the volcano stopped rushing up.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据It began at 7.30 a.m. on 14th November. 及t was 10 meters high the next day and 60 meters high on 18th November. Scientists flew there to watch it. 火山爆发后4天科学家飞往了那里，故选C。
337
The best title of this article probably is______.
A.
A New Island
B.
The Birth of an Island
C.
A New World
D.
Scientists Discovered Surtsey
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
标题归纳题。根据纵观短文主要叙述了一个新岛Surtsey的形成，故选B。
In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh（法老）treated the poor message runner like a prince when he arrived at the palace, if he brought good news. However, if the exhausted runner had the misfortune to bring the pharaoh unhappy news, his head was cut off.
Shades of that spirit spread over today's conversations. Once a friend and I packed up some peanut butter and sandwiches for an outing. As we walked light-heartedly out the door, picnic basket in hand, a smiling neighbor looked up at the sky and said, "Oh boy, bad day for a picnic. The weatherman says it's going to rain."I wanted to strike him on the face with the peanut butter and sandwiches. Not for his stupid weather report, for his smile.
Several months ago I was racing to catch a him As I breathlessly put my handful of cash across the Grey hound counter, the sales agent said with a broad smile ,"Oh that bus left five minutes ago."Dreams of head-cutting!
It's not the news that makes someone angry. It's the unsympathetic attitude with which it's the unsympathetic attitude with which it's delivered. Everyone must give bad news from time to time, and winning professionals do it with the proper attitude. A doctor advising a patient that she needs an operation does it in a caring way. A boss informing an employee he didn't get the job takes on a sympathetic tone. Big winners know, when delivering any bad news, they should share the feeling of the receiver.
Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. When you're tired from a long flight, has a hotel clerk cheerfully said that your room isn't ready yet? When you had your heart set on the toast beef, has your waiter mainly told you that he just served the last piece? It makes you as traveler or diner want to land your fist right on their unsympathetic faces.
Had my neighbor told me of the upcoming rainstorm with sympathy, I would have appreciated his warming .Had the Greyhound salesclerk sympathetically informed me that my bus had already left, I probably would have said, " Oh, that's all right I'll catch the next one." Big winners, when they bear bad news ,deliver bombs with the emotion the bombarded（被轰炸的）person is sure to have.
338
In Paragraph 1,the writer tells the story of the pharaoh to ____.
A.
make a comparison
B.
describe a scene
C.
introduce a topic
D.
offer an argument
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
写作意图题：通读全文可以知道第一段用法老对信使的态度引出下面的话题，所以答案为:C
339
From "Dreams of head-cutting!"（Paragraph3），we learn that the writer___.
A.
was mad at the sales agent
B.
was reminded of the cruel pharaoh
C.
wished that the sales agent would have had dreams
D.
dreamed of cutting the sales agent's head that night.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理判断题。由于售票员是大笑着说，有幸灾乐祸的样子，所以作者她她很是恼火生气，但并非真的要砍她的头。选A
340
What is the main idea of the text?
A.
Learning ancient traditions can be useful.
B.
Receiving bad news requires great courage.
C.
Helping others sincerely is the key to business success.
D.
Delivering bad news properly is important in communication.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨判断题。通读全文可以知道作者要给我们讲的是在给别人传递坏的消息的时候，要注意方式的准确和得体的重要性。选D
While shell-like roofs, unlike anything else in the world, make the Sydney Opera House an image of timeless beauty. It is famous for being a symbol, not only of a city, but a whole country and condition too.
Its creator, Danish architect Jorn Utzon , turned 85 last Wednesday. And he was awarded the Prizker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of Architecture, on April 6. But Utzon has never seen his Opera House.
The story began in 1957 when Utzon won an international competition to design an opera house in Sydney.
But not everyone was enthusiastic (热心的 ) . Utzon left his Opera project in 1966 after an argument with the local government and a storm of public criticism over the building's design. It was not completed until seven years later and Utzon has never returned to Australia to see the result of his work.
"Utzon made a building well ahead of its time, and he persevered (坚持) through criticism to build a building that changed the image of an entire country," said Frank Gehry, a Pritzer Architecture Prize judge.
Although the Sydney Opera House was Utzon's masterpiece, it damaged his career. Upon his return to Denmark, he found work hard to come by , so he become a teacher at a university in Hawaii.
Utzon said he once saw posters of the Opera House. The interiors were different from his design. But, he said, "There is no regret, for it gave me such a wonderful experience in Australia and towards which I only have love and appreciation ."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth opened the Opera House in 1973, and it now holds around 3000 events every year. It is recognized as one of the great symbolic buildings of the 20th century.
341
The Sydney Opera House was completed_____.
A.
in 1957
B.
in 1906
C.
in 1973
D.
in 1980
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从第四段的句子：But not everyone was enthusiastic (热心的 ) . Utzon left his Opera project in 1966 after an argument with the local government and a storm of public criticism over the building's design. It was not completed until seven years later可知悉尼歌剧院是在1973年建成的。选C
342
Utzon has never seen his Opera House because _______.
A.
it has white shell-like roofs, unlike anything else in the world
B.
its creator is Danish architect, who returned to Denmark
C.
he was not awarded the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of Architecture
D.
he argued with the local government and was criticized over his design
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第四段的句子：Utzon left his Opera project in 1966 after an argument with the local government and a storm of public criticism over the building's design. It was not completed until seven years later and Utzon has never returned to Australia to see the result of his work.可知 Utzon因为和当地政府有些争论，他的设计收到批评。所以从没见过悉尼歌剧院，选D
343
The underlined word "come by" in Paragraph 6 means ______.
A.
find
B.
pass
C.
hire
D.
develop
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
猜词题：这句话Upon his return to Denmark, he found work hard to come by , so he become a teacher at a university in Hawaii.的意思是：他发现工作很难找，所以就在夏威夷的大学做了老师。选A
Most Americans would have a difficult time telling you, specifically, what the values are which Americans live by. They have never given the matter any thought.
Over the years I have introduced thousands of international visitors to life in the United States. This has caused me to try to look at Americans through the eyes of foreign visitors, I am confident that the values listed in this booklet describe most （but not all ）Americans, and that understanding these values can help you, the international visitor, understand Americans.
It is my belief that if foreign visitors really understand how deeply these 13 values are ingrained in Americans, they will then be able to understand 95% of American actions —actions which might otherwise appear "strange,"" confusing," or "unbelievable" when evaluated from the perspective （aspect） of the foreigner's own society and its values.
The different behaviors of a people or a culture make sense only when seen through the basic beliefs, assumptions and values of that particular group. When you encounter （meet） an action, or hear a statement in the United States which surprises you, try to see it as an expression of one or more of the values listed in this booklet.
344
An ordinary American can't tell you his / her value system because______.
A.
this is something an American lives by
B.
everyone will have his/her own system
C.
he/she has never thought about it
D.
values are something often in their thought
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从文章They have never given the matter any thought.可知一个普通的美国人不能告诉你他的价值观，因为他们根本都没有考虑过这个问题，故选C
345
The author lists 13 values in his booklet to_____.
A.
invite foreigners to visit America
B.
look at Americans through the eyes of foreign visitors
C.
describe the confusing actions of most Americans
D.
help international visitors understand Americans
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。从文章I am confident that the values listed in this booklet describe most （but not all ）Americans, and that understanding these values can help you, the international visitor, understand Americans.可知作者是为了能够帮助不同国家的旅行者们更加了解美国人，故选D
346
The underlined word "ingrained" in Line 2, Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A.
rooted in the minds
B.
found in the grains
C.
planted for food
D.
prepared with grain
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断题。从文章It is my belief that if foreign visitors really understand how deeply these 13 values are ingrained in Americans, they will then be able to understand 95% of American actions 可知，这13种价值观是在美国人中非常普遍的，了解了这些，也就能理解95%的美国人行为，故这里应该是根深蒂固的，故选A
347
Visitors sometimes find Americans behave in a strange, confusing or unbelievable way, probably because___.
A.
Americans are hard to understand
B.
Americans have values which are entirely different from their own
C.
they view Americans according to the values in their own society
D.
it is difficult to understand any people when you first encounter them
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。从文章actions which might otherwise appear "strange,"" confusing," or "unbelievable" when evaluated from the perspective （aspect） of the foreigner's own society and its values.可知，很多的人是用他们自己社会文化来看待美国人的行为，所以他们觉得困惑，故选C
Bungee jumping is not a new activity. Men on Pentecost Island in the South Pacific have been doing land jumping for hundreds of years. The men tie long vines(藤) from plants around their ankles（踝关节）. They spend days building tall towers out of vines and logs(圆木). Then they jump off them.
According to their beliefs, the first land diver was a woman. She decided to run away from her rude husband. So she climbed up a tall tree and tied some vines around her feet. Her husband also climbed up the tree and tried to catch her, but the woman jumped and the man followed. The vines saved her life, but her husband died.
This ancient custom caught the interest of some students at Oxford University in England. In the late 1970s, they formed a group called the Dangerous Sports Club. They were some of the first people to test several of what are now called extreme sports. They are said to have invented modern bungee jumping.
In the spring of 1979, members of the group jumped off the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. They were attached to the bridge by a bungee cord, a long elastic rope that stretches. The group soon received even more attention when they organized a bungee jump off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
A man named A. J. Hackett of New Zealand decided to make the sport into a business. He started developing bungee ropes and material with a friend. They held a major jump in 1987 off the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. They later got permission to open the first bungee jumping operation on the Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, New Zealand. Many people paid 75 dollars to jump off the bridge with a bungee cord attached to their ankles.
348
The second paragraph tries to tell us________________.
A.
a story about a woman land diver
B.
the beginning of modern bungee jumping
C.
the beginning of land jumping on Pentecost Island
D.
a story about a brave woman and her rude husband
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：从文章第二段的句子：According to their beliefs, the first land diver was a woman.可知这段讲的是A
349
The underlined word them in the first paragraph refers to__________.
A.
plants
B.
tall towers
C.
vines
D.
logs
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
猜词题：从前面的句子：They spend days building tall towers out of vines and logs(圆木).可知them指的是高塔。选B
350
The Dangerous Sports Club first caught people's attention when they jumped off_________.
A.
the Eiffel Tower
B.
the Kawarau Bridge
C.
the Golden Gate Bridge
D.
the Clifton Suspension Bridge
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：In the spring of 1979, members of the group jumped off the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. They were attached to the bridge by a bungee cord, a long elastic rope that stretches.可知危险俱乐部的成员从 the Clifton Suspension Bridge 跳下来时吸引很多人的注意力。选D
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of imagination, ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!
351
The text is mainly about ________.
A.
a strange man
B.
an unusual party
C.
how roller skating began
D.
how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题：此篇文章介绍滑旱冰是如何问世的，全篇文章都围绕这一主题，而选项A，B，D都与滑旱冰无关，故不能选。答案为C
352
People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he ________.
A.
often gave others surprises
B.
was a gifted musician
C.
invented the roller skates
D.
was full of imagination
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：此题可从文章中的第一段的最后两句找到答案：Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams.People called him a dreamer.选项D意为"富于想像力"，选项A意为"常给他人惊奇"，选项B意为"是个天才的音乐家"，选项C意为"发明旱冰鞋"，都与题目要求甚远，故不用。答案为D
353
Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ________.
A.
impress the party guests
B.
arrive at the party sooner
C.
test his invention
D.
show his skill in walking on wheels
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：此题可从文章中的第二段的最后一句找到答案：He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.选项B，C，D都不是他做旱冰鞋的目的，故不用。答案为A。
354
What is the main point that the writer tries to convey(表达) in the last paragraph?
A.
The roller skates was dangerous and harmful.
B.
The party guests thought Merlin was a fool.
C.
Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.
D.
Merlin should never do that again.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
Merlin的初衷是：He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room，而该段的最后一句"Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time！" 所交代的结果却大出所料，选项C意为"Merlin 获得了出乎意料的成功"，与文意吻合。
England has been the birthplace of most of the great English-language theater written throughout history. Most of the plays in England that are truly famous have something in common. They usually come from a playwright(剧作家) with several famous plays.
Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is considered the most famous British playwright. Shakespeare has a large catalog(目录) of tragedies, comedies and history plays, and each category is home to some of the most famous plays ever written. Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Othello and Julius Caesar are all tragedies and performed in theaters around the world every year. Famous comedies include A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing. In the history category, Richard Ⅲ and Henry Ⅴ are very famous.
Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw
Several hundred years after Shakespeare, English people began to enjoy the works of Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. Wilde's plays are still popular now, and The Importance of Being Earnest is both performed and studied extremely frequently. A Woman of No Importance and An Ideal Husband are among his other famous works. Shaw and Wilde were born within a few years of each other, but Shaw was a much more productive writer. His most famous plays include Pygmalion and Candida. Shaw's plays are loved so much that an entire theater company is devoted to performing his work in Niagara-on-the-Lake in southern Ontario.
Harold Pinter
The plays of Harold Pinter certainly have an international presence. His writing was so widely recognized for its importance that he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 2005. Pinter is especially known for his style of writing. Many of his plays such as Betrayal, The Dumb Waiter and his first play, The Room, are extremely well known.
355
The writer wrote this passage to __________.
A.
advise us to spend more time enjoying plays
B.
explain why England has so many wonderful plays
C.
tell us about some famous British playwrights and their works
D.
tell us the differences among some British playwrights
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题。根据文章可知，作者写这篇文章是想给我们介绍几个著名的英国戏剧作家莎士比亚，奥斯卡·王尔德，乔治·萧伯纳，哈罗德·品特以及他们的作品。故选C
356
What do the works in the underlined part in Paragraph 2 have in common?
A.
They are all Shakespeare's early works.
B.
They are all tragedies written by Shakespeare.
C.
They are all Shakespeare's famous comedies.
D.
They all belong to the history category of Shakespeare's plays.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Othello and Julius Caesar are all tragedies and performed in theaters around the world every year.可知，划线部分的戏剧都是由莎士比亚写的悲剧。故选B
357
Which of the following plays were most probably written in the same period of time?
A.
The Dumb Waiter and A Woman of No Importance.
B.
Richard Ⅲ and A Woman of No Importance.
C.
An Ideal Husband and Candida.
D.
Candida and Betrayal.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第三段可知，An Ideal Husband and Candida这两部戏剧最可能出自同一个时期。故选C
358
Who was mentioned in this passage that he had received the Nobel Prize because of his writing?
A.
William Shakespeare.
B.
Oscar Wilde.
C.
George Bernard Shaw.
D.
Harold Pinter.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章最后一段可知，哈罗德·品特的作品荣获了诺贝尔奖项。故选D
Johann Gutenberg, who worked as a goldsmith (金匠), took what had already been discovered, and created a small invention that changed history. He created a machine that allowed him to move small blocks of letters in such a way that written material could be printed and mass-produced. Few people could read before Guttenberg made the invention, but once books became less expensive, more Europeans could read and write.
Block printing existed long before Gutenberg. The Chinese had been using wood blocks to print books as early as 868, but a new set of woodcuts (木刻印版) had to be made for each book. Producing one book was not easy; producing all kinds of books was more difficult.
Writing ink dates from about 2500 BC in Egypt and China. Gutenberg used an oil-based printing ink that would last longer than other inks used in his time. We don't know much about Gutenberg because he was not famous during his lifetime. He was born in Germany about 1400. In 1448, Gutenberg developed signatures for each number, letter, and punctuation mark (标点符号). He then built the molds (模型) to hold the signatures in place. Gutenberg published the first mass-produced book: a 1,282 page Bible. To this day, more copies of the Bible have been printed than any other book.
Copies of Gutenberg's invention spread throughout Europe, but the German goldsmith did not get rich from his invention. Some officials denounced the invention of printing because they feared that it would spread bad ideas. By 1500 there were 1,700 printing presses in Europe. The presses had already produced about 20 million volumes (册) of 40,000 different books.
359
What happened after Johann Gutenberg's invention?
A.
People could afford to read books.
B.
People became interested in inventing.
C.
It was still difficult to print all kinds of books.
D.
Punctuation mark began to be used in printing.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段最后一句Few people could read before Guttenberg made the invention, but once books became less expensive, more Europeans could read and write.可知在他的发明出现以后，很多人都可以阅读和写作了。故A正确。
360
Compared with block printing in China, Johann Gutenberg's method _____.
A.
was difficult to run
B.
needed harder paper
C.
used a new kind of ink
D.
was put into use earlier
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第三段1,2行Writing ink dates from about 2500 BC in Egypt and China. Gutenberg used an oil-based printing ink that would last longer than other inks used in his time可知他使用的是一种新型的墨水。故C正确。
361
The underlined word "denounced" in the last paragraph means _____.
A.
fought against
B.
accepted
C.
laughed at
D.
supported
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推理题。根据本句. Some officials denounced the invention of printing because they feared that it would spread bad ideas可知很多官员反对这项发明，是担心它会传播一些坏的思想。故A正确。
362
What is the best title for the text?
A.
A famous 1,282 page Bible
B.
The life of a famous inventor
C.
An invention that changed history
D.
The development of printing
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是Johann Gutenberg,所发明出的新型的印刷方法改变了整个人类的历史。故C正确。
Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But many years ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making instruments. In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party. Merlin had an idea. He thought that he would attract a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them. He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin. He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room, playing his violin. Everyone was really surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating. He rolled on, playing the violin. Then, with all eyes on him, Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall. The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise. But nobody forgot Merlin's wonderful entrance after that.
363
The story tells us that people began to enjoy roller-skating _______.
A.
before the year 1750
B.
before the invitation
C.
because of Joseph Merlin
D.
because it was dangerous
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第一段 的That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin可知人们因为Merlin的原因而改变对于轮滑的态度，喜欢上了这项运动，故选C。
364
People called Merlin a dreamer because ___________.
A.
he slept and dreamed a lot
B.
he was full of different ideas
C.
he was a talented violinist
D.
he always made people's dreams come true
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题。根据第一段的最后一句话Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer可以得知选择B。
365
___________ made Merlin think of skating on wheels.
A.
Merlin's work
B.
Merlin's violin
C.
A huge mirror
D.
An important party
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据文章第二段He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party可以得知他发明旱冰鞋的契机是为了在一场重要派对上博人眼球。选择D
366
What was Merlin's problem after he rolled into the room?
A.
He couldn't stop his roller-skating.
B.
He couldn't attract a lot of attention.
C.
Everyone was surprised at him.
D.
He couldn't play the violin while rolling.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。依据文章最后一段的There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating可以得知问题在于他无法停止。选择A
367
The text is mainly about_________.
A.
a strange man
B.
an unusual party
C.
how roller skating began
D.
how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章主要讲述旱冰鞋被发明的来源，所以选择C。
Manchester is the "capital" of the northwest of England. Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell, it is a lively busy city with a large student population. Although it was once seen as only a dull industrial place, in recent years Manchester has become the "in" place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United.
There is plenty to see in Manchester and something to suit all taste. For example, you have a taste of the Orient in Chinatown, home to Manchester's large Chinese population. Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area, which contains the first urban heritage park in Britain. Here you can walk around the museums and experience the atmosphere of the 19th century Manchester.
Football fans need not feel left out; they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop
It's easy to find your way around the city center and you're never too far away from a bus, which will take you wherever you want to go. However, many people prefer walking in a city where there's so much to see, and much of it is off the main travel lines.
If you get tired with all that walking, you can refresh yourself at one of the many café bars in the city. There's a wide variety of homely and old-fashioned ones
Whatever you do, you won't have a dull moment in the place which was awarded the title of "most interesting city in Europe ". Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past, Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays.
368
According to the passage, Manchester is _________.
A.
a big city in the southwest of England
B.
only known for its heavy industry
C.
interesting only if you like football
D.
a very popular place now
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据第一段"in recent years Manchester has become the "in" place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United."可知，曼彻斯特已经变成时尚之都，以俱乐部、时装、音乐等闻名于世，还有世界著名的球队--曼联。故选D。
369
If you are interested in history, _____ in Manchester.
A.
you will see the 18th century center building
B.
you can go to Chinatown
C.
you don't have a big choice
D.
you can visit the Eastlefield
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据第二段"Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area,"可知，Eastlefield是一个历史名城，对历史感兴趣，可以去那里参观。故选D。
370
What was Manchester like in the past?
A.
A small and dull city.
B.
A city full of factories
C.
An exciting city to visit
D.
A popular destination
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据第一段第二行"it was once seen as only a dull industrial place,"可知，曼彻斯特过去是一个沉闷的工业城市。故选B。
371
What does the underlined word "its" in the last paragraph refer to?
A.
Europe's
B.
Tourism's
C.
Manchester's
D.
Industry's
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past,是介词短语，主语是后面的Manchester。尽管曼彻斯特以前是一个工业城市，但是，曼彻斯特正在作为一个旅游目的地，而变得越来越受欢迎。故选C。
To Chinese immigrants, in the mid-1800s, California was "The Land of the Golden Mountain." In their homeland they had heard the words, "There's gold in California." They sailed 7,000miles to join the gold rush and strike it rich. Between 1849 and 1882, more than 30,000 Chinese came to California. Most were men. They had been farmers in China. They came here to be miners and laborers. They ended up doing many other jobs, too.
Like many other immigrants, they did not plan to stay in America. They came because of their ties to their homeland and their families. They planned to return to China with their fortunes and help their families.
Only a few Chinese gold miners struck it rich. Most picked over the areas that had been mined already. But still, white miners resented the Chinese. Slowly, they drove the "yellow peril" from the mining camps.
By the end of the 1850s, many Chinese returned home. Those who stayed found other jobs.
Few women had come west in the gold rush. The Chinese saw a good business opportunity. They began doing the jobs women would have done. Many became house servants. Many more opened laundries.
The Chinese opened restaurants. Chop suey and show mein are popular Chinese-American dishes. The Chinese probably created these dishes to serve to the white miners. Other Chinese became fishermen, farmers, and even cigar makers.
372
Why did Chinese go to America in the mid-1800s?
A.
Because they could find good jobs there.
B.
Because they had found gold there.
C.
Because they could open laundries and restaurants there.
D.
Because they heard there was gold there.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：To Chinese immigrants, in the mid-1800s, California was "The Land of the Golden Mountain." In their homeland they had heard the words, "There's gold in California." They sailed 7,000miles to join the gold rush and strike it rich可知19世纪中国人到美国是听说那里有金子，选.D
373
The underlined word "resented"(L.2,Para.3 ) mean "________".
A.
liked
B.
helped
C.
hated
D.
served
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
猜词题：从第三段的句子：Slowly, they drove the "yellow peril" from the mining camps. 可知白人恨中国人，选C
374
Which should be the title of the passage?
A.
Early Chinese immigrants in America
B.
Dream to strike it rich
C.
The difference between men and women
D.
Gold miners in America
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
标题题：纵观全文，文章主要介绍中国去美国的移民，当时去美国的原因，他们的发展情况，和现在的情况，选A
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to conquer(征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the united kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work , forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks". Since independence, Ireland has revived(复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish song which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
375
What does the author tell us in paragraph 1?
A.
How the Irish fought against the English.
B.
How Ireland gained independence.
C.
How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
D.
How two "Irelands" came into being.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
考查段落大意。爱尔兰受英国的统治，在1921年，英国被迫承认南爱尔兰独立。"The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the united kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country."北爱尔兰是英国的一部分，而南部的爱尔兰共和国是独立的国家。作者告诉我们，"两个爱尔兰"是如何形成的。故选D。
376
We learn from the text that in Ireland __________.
A.
food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B.
people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C.
it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D.
different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据第二段"In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger."和"the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851"可知，在十九世纪四十年代，主要农作物受疾病影响，大约75万人死于饥饿，爱尔兰人口骤减到6600万。故选A。
377
The last paragraph is mainly about _________.
A.
the Irish character
B.
Irish culture
C.
Irish musical instruments
D.
a famous Irish writer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据最后一段的"Ireland has revived(复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing"可知，最后一段主要讲的是爱尔兰的文化。故选B。
378
What can be the best title for the text?
A.
Life in Ireland
B.
A Very Difficult History
C.
Ireland, Past and Present
D.
The Independence of Ireland
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
B总结的是爱尔兰的一段历史，文章没有详细讲爱尔兰的独立，B、D排除；文章第三段主要讲的是爱尔兰的生活，A是对第三段的总结，不够全面。文章讲了爱尔兰的过去和现在，故选C。
We now think of chocolate as sweet, but once it was bitter. We think of it as a candy, but once it was a medicine. Today, chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or just a snack. Sometimes it's an ingredient (配料) in the main course of a meal. Mexicans make a hot chocolate sauce called mole and pour it over chicken. The Mexicans also eat chocolate with spices (香料) like chili peppers.
Chocolate is a product of the tropical cacao tree. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys say "Ugh!" and run away. Workers must first dry and then roast the beans. This removes the bitter taste.
The word "chocolate" comes from a Mayan word. The Mayas were an ancient people who once lived in Mexico. They valued the cacao tree. Some used the beans for money, while others crushed them to make a drink.
When the Spaniards came to Mexico in the sixteenth century, they started drinking cacao too. Because the drink was strong and bitter, they thought it was a medicine. No one had the idea of adding sugar. The Spaniards took some beans back to Europe and opened cafes. Wealthy people drank cacao and said it was good for the digestion.
In the 1800s, the owner of a chocolate factory in England discovered that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. It quickly became a cheap and popular drink. Soon afterwards, a factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. Later on, another factory mixed milk and chocolate together. People liked the taste of milk chocolate even better.
Besides the chocolate candy bar, one of the most popular American snacks is the chocolate chip cookie. Favorite desserts are chocolate cream pie and, of course, an ice cream sundae with hot fudge sauce.
379
The main topic of the passage is _________.
A.
the different tastes of chocolate
B.
the origin of the word "chocolate"
C.
the medical effects of chocolate
D.
the production and development of chocolate
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
主旨题：从整篇文章可知这篇文章讲的是巧克力的生产和发展，选D
380
The Spaniards think that cacao was a medicine because_____
A.
it was strong and bitter.
B.
it was good for digestion.
C.
it cured man's diseases.
D.
it was a kind of drink for good health.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第四段第2行Because the drink was strong and bitter, they thought it was a medicine.说明The Spaniards 认为巧克力是药，因为他坚硬而且苦，所以A正确。
381
Which is the right time order of the events regarding chocolate?_______ a. Chocolate became a cheap and popular drink in England. b. A factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. c. The Spaniards started drinking cacao. d. It was found that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. e. A factory mixed milk and chocolate together.
A.
a-b-c-d-e
B.
c-d-e-b-a
C.
c-d-a-b-e
D.
c-d-b-e-a
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节排序题。根据第四段第1行When the Spaniards came to Mexico in the sixteenth century, they started drinking cacao too.说明c是第一，最后一段第1行In the 1800s, the owner of a chocolate factory in England discovered that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao.说明d是第二；接下来是a，b, e三项，故C正确。
382
It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A.
Mexicans like chocolate very much
B.
chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or a candy bar
C.
chocolate is a product of the cacao tree
D.
people liked the taste of chocolate mixed with milk
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断题。根据第一段最后3行Mexicans make a hot chocolate sauce called mole and pour it over chicken. The Mexicans also eat chocolate with spices like chili peppers.说明西班牙人很喜欢巧克力，选A
Before Alaska became part of the U.S., it had been owned by Russia. Trading posts and small settlements were scattered along the coast. The rest of land was left unexplored. The Russians were mainly interested in the wealth of furs from the vast herds of seals they found there.
By the mid-1800's, most of the seal herds had been wiped out, and Russia no longer wanted to keep Alaska. William Seward, Secretary of State for President Johnson, believed the United States should buy Alaska from Russia. President Johnson wasn't so sure it was a wise way to spend U.S. money, but he agreed to let Seward discuss it with the Russians. Acting quickly, Seward made a deal. On March 30, 1867, he signed an agreement for the U.S. to pay seven million dollars for the land.
Many people thought it was a foolish waste of America's money. They called the deal "Seward's folly". Then gold was discovered in Alaska and public opinion changed quickly.
Seward did not live to see the true value of Alaska. He died in 1872, five years after making the purchase (购买). Each year, Alaska's natural resources(资源) have brought in many times the $7,000,000 paid for it. Natural gas, coal, oil, lumber, seafood and other minerals, besides the gold first found, have made it a valuable addition to the United States. In 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States.
383
The Russians wanted to sell Alaska because ______.
A.
they thought it wasn't a good place
B.
they thought it didn't belong to Russia
C.
they couldn't find enough seals there
D.
they wanted to earn more money from the U.S.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：根据第二段第一句话"By the mid-1800's, most of the seal herds had been wiped out, and Russia no longer wanted to keep Alaska"十九世纪中期大多数海豹群已经彻底消失了，俄罗斯不想在拥有阿拉斯加了。故选C。
384
When Seward signed the agreement, many people thought ______.
A.
it was a successful deal
B.
it had its true value
C.
he wasted U.S. money
D.
he was clever
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：根据第三段第一句"Many people thought it was a foolish waste of America's money. They called the deal "Seward's folly"".说明很多人都认为购买阿拉斯加是浪费钱。故选C。
385
Which of the following things was found first in Alaska?
A.
Gas.
B.
Coal.
C.
Oil.
D.
Gold.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：根据第四段中"Natural gas, coal, oil, lumber, seafood and other minerals, besides the gold first found"说明黄金是最新被发现的。故选D。
386
Before 1959, the United States had ______.
A.
37 states
B.
48 states
C.
49 states
D.
50 states
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：根据文章第四段最后一句"In 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States. "1959年，阿拉斯加变成美国第49个州，由此可知之前是48个州。故选B。
387
The best title for this passage would probably be ______.
A.
Alaska, a beautiful place
B.
Alaska with natural resources
C.
Alaska, the 49th state of the U.S.
D.
Alaska, home to seals
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题：文章主要介绍了阿拉斯加成为美国一个州的过程。故选C。
Most musicians agree that the best violins were made in Cremona, Italy, about 200 years ago. They even sound better than violins made today. Violin makers and scientists try to make instruments like the old Italian violins. But they aren't the same. Why are these old Italian violins so special? Many people think they have an answer.
Some people think it is the age of the violins. But there is a problem here. Not all old violins sound wonderful. Only those from Cremona are special. So age cannot be the answer.
Other people think the secret to those violins is the wood. The wood of the violin is very important. It must be from certain kinds of trees. It must not be too young or too old. Perhaps the violin makers of Cremona knew something special about wood for violins.
But the kind of wood may not be so important. It may be more important to cut the wood in a special way. Wood for a violin must be cut very carefully. It has to be the right size and shape. The smallest difference will change the sound of the violin. Musicians sometimes think that this is the secret of the Italians.
Size and shape may not be the answer either. Scientists make new violins that are exactly the same size and shape. But the new violins still do not sound as good as the old one. Some scientists think the secret may be the varnish(清漆), which covers the wood of the violin and makes it look shiny. It also helps the sound of the instrument. Since no one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish, no one can make the same varnish today.
There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. And there are not many of the old violins left. So these old violins are becoming more and more precious.
388
What would be the best title for the passage?
A.
The Secrets of Cremona Violins
B.
The History of Italian Violins
C.
Special Musical Instruments
D.
How to Make the Best Violins
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据第一段"Why are these old Italian violins so special?"和倒数第二段"Some scientists think the secret may be the varnish(清漆), which covers the wood of the violin and makes it look shiny. It also helps the sound of the instrument. Since no one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish, no one can make the same varnish today."可知，使意大利古老的小提琴变得特别的可能是上面涂的清漆，故选A。
389
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to_______________.
A.
list some facts
B.
raise a question
C.
give an opinion
D.
offer an answer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据第一段"Violin makers and scientists try to make instruments like the old Italian violins. But they aren't the same. Why are these old Italian violins so special? Many people think they have an answer."可知，第一段提出了一个问题--古老的意大利小提琴为什么那么特别？第一段没有列举事实，也没有给出观点和答案，排除A、C、D，故选B。
390
What is still unclear about Cremona violins according to the writer?
A.
The shape.
B.
The size.
C.
The wood.
D.
The varnish.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据倒数第二段"Since no one knows what the Italian violin makers used in their varnish, no one can make the same varnish today."可知，这种古老小提琴的特别之处可能是所用的清漆，而清漆的成分至今还是个谜，故选D。
391
Which of the following words can best describe Cremona violins?
A.
Light.
B.
Shining.
C.
Valuable.
D.
Modern.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据最后一段"There may never be other violins like the violins of Cremona. And there are not many of the old violins left. So these old violins are becoming more and more precious."可知，这些古琴正变得越来越珍贵，故选C。
392
What can we learn from this passage?
A.
Modern things are always better than ancient ones.
B.
Ancient things are always better than modern ones.
C.
Once a cultural relic is lost, it can never be recovered.
D.
Varnish for violins will become more and more precious.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
A、B两项太绝对，当代的东西未必都比古代的好，古代的东西也不一定就比现在的好；D项偷换概念，文章说的是古琴越来越珍贵，而不是清漆越来越珍贵。排除A、B、D，故选C。
Americans have always been interested in their Presidents' wives. Many First Ladies have been remembered because of the ways they have influenced their husbands. Other First Ladies have made the history books on their own.
At least two First Ladies, Bess Truman and Lady Bird Johnson, made it their business to send signals during their husbands speeches. When Lady Bird Johnson thought her husband was talking too long, she wrote a note and sent it up to the platform. It read, "It's time to stop ! " And he did. Once Bess Truman didn't like what her husband was saying on television, so she phoned him and said, "If you can't talk more politely than that in public, you come right home. "
It was First Lady Helen Taft's idea to plant the famous cherry trees in Washington, D. C. Each spring these blossoming trees attract thousands of visitors to the nation's capital Mrs. Taft also influenced the male members of her family and the White House staff in a strange way: she convinced(说服)them to shave off their beards(胡须) !
Shortly after President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke (中风), Edith Wilson unofficially took over most of the duties of the Presidency until the end of her husband's term Earlier, during World War I, Mrs. Wilson had sheep brought onto the White House lawn to eat t e grass. The sheep not only kept the lawn cut. but provided wool for an auction(拍卖) held by the First Lady. Almost$ 100,000 was raised for the Red Cross.
One of the most famous First Ladies was Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was active in political and. social causes throughout her husband's term in office After his death, she became famous for her humanitarian(人道主义的) work in the United Nations. She made life better for thousands of needy people around the world.
393
Why have First Ladies been remembered?
A.
They are the wives of the presidents.
B.
They are made up of history books.
C.
Americans are interested in them.
D.
They have an effect on their husbands.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：Many First Ladies have been remembered because of the ways they have influenced their husbands. 可知第一夫人对丈夫有影响，所以被记住，选D
394
The examples mentioned in Paragraph 2 show that
A.
the two wives did business without their husbands
B.
the two wives influenced the presidents' speeches
C.
the two wives didn't like their husbands to make speeches
D.
D the presidents' speeches were often interrupted by their wives.
本题答案：
A
B
C
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：从第二段的句子：At least two First Ladies, Bess Truman and Lady Bird Johnson, made it their business to send signals during their husbands speeches. 可知Bess Truman and Lady Bird Johnson 影响丈夫的演讲，选B
395
Who did the most meaningful work among the first ladies?
A.
Lady Bird Johnson.
B.
Mrs. Wilson.
C.
Eleanor Roosevelt.
D.
Helen Taft
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从最后一段的句子：One of the most famous First Ladies was Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was active in political and. social causes throughout her husband's term in office After his death, she became famous for her humanitarian(人道主义的) work in the United Nations可知Eleanor Roosevelt.最的是第一夫人中最有意义的工作，选C
396
Which of the following is considered a strange thing the First Lady did?
A.
Raise sheep on the White House lawn to get money for the Red Cross.
B.
Take over most of the duties throughout their husbands' Presidency.
C.
Plant the cherry trees in Washington,
D.
C. to attract more visitors
E.
Persuade the men staff in the White House to shave off their beards.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：Taft also influenced the male members of her family and the White House staff in a strange way: she convinced(说服)them to shave off their beards(胡须) ! 可知第一夫人做的奇怪的事情是Helen Taft'让男子剃胡须，选D。
397
How many First Ladies are mentioned in this passage?
A.
3
B.
4.
C.
5
D.
6.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine for man. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day. Americans use the names of animals in many ways. Automobile manufacturers and gasoline companies especially like to use big cats to sell their products. They like lions, tigers and wildcats. When Americans say wildcat, they usually mean a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat. All these cats attack quickly and fiercely. So wildcats represent something fast and fierce. www.zxxk.com
An early American use of the word wildcat was quite different. It was used to describe members of Congress who declared war on Britain in 1812. A magazine of that year said the wildcat congressmen went home. It said they were unable to face the responsibility of having involved their country in an unnecessary war.
Wildcat also has been used as a name for money in the 1800s. At that time, some states permitted banks to make their own money. One bank in the state of Michigan offered paper money with a picture of a wildcat on it. Some banks, however, did not have enough gold to support all the paper money they offered. So the money had little or no value. It was called a wildcat bill or a wildcat banknote. The banks who offered this money were called wildcat banks. A newspaper of the time said those were the days of wildcat money. It said a man might be rich in the morning and poor by night.
Wildcat then was also used for an oil well or gold mine that had almost no oil or gold in it. Dishonest developers would buy such property. Then they would sell it and leave town with the money. The buyers were left with worthless holes in the ground. Today, wildcat oil wells are in areas that are not known to have oil.
398
What is the main idea of the passage?
A.
Wildcats and their stories.
B.
Wildcats and their characters.
C.
Varieties of animal species.
D.
Relationship between animals and humans.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断题：通读全文可知野猫在美国历史的故事。故选A。
399
The underlined words "a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat" in Paragraph 1 may refer to "__________".
A.
gasoline companies
B.
automobile manufacturers
C.
brands of automobile
D.
names of wildcats
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：根据文章第一段" Automobile manufacturers and gasoline companies especially like to use big cats to sell their products."汽车制造商和汽油公司特别喜欢使用大型猫科动物来销售他们的产品。故选C。
400
Which of the following would people like to have or trust according to the passage?
A.
Wildcat congressmen.
B.
Wildcat oil wells.
C.
Wildcat banks.
D.
Wildcat cars.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题：根据文章第一段"So wildcats represent something fast and fierce"野猫汽车代表着速度和激情；根据文章第二段"It said they were unable to face the responsibility of having involved their country in an unnecessary war"它说他们无法面对使他们国家参与一场不必要战争的责任，这里"they"代表着"Wildcat congressmen"；根据第三段" Some banks, however, did not have enough gold to support all the paper money they offered. So the money had little or no value. It was called a wildcat bill or a wildcat banknote."然而，一些银行没有足够的黄金支持他们发行的纸币。所以这种钱很少或没有价值。它被叫做野猫票据或野猫纸币；根据第三段"Wildcat then was also used for an oil well or gold mine that had almost no oil or gold in it."野猫那时也通常用于那些几乎不产油或金子的油田或金矿。由此可知能使人产生信任的只有D,故选D。
401
It can be inferred that during the days of wildcat money__________.
A.
people couldn't buy anything with the money
B.
people complained and suffered a lot
C.
the rich invested too much on oil wells
D.
people didn't know how to save money
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题：根据文章第三段" A newspaper of the time said those were the days of wildcat money. It said a man might be rich in the morning and poor by night"当时的一份报纸说道，那是一个非常靠不住的时代。那是说一个早上腰缠万贯的人，到了晚上就有可能变得一贫如洗。可知那时人们对此事有怨言的，故选B。
The flag, the most common symbol of a nation in the modern world, is also one of the most ancient. With a clear symbolic meaning, the flag in the traditional form is still used today to mark building, ships and other vehicles related to a country.
The national flag as we know it today is in no way a primitive artifact. It is , rather, the product of thousands of years' development. Historians believe that it had two major ancestors, of which the earlier served to show wind direction.
Early human beings used very fragile houses and boats. Often strong winds would tear roofs from houses or cause high waves that endangered travelers. People's food supplies were similarly vulnerable (易受损害的). Even after they had learned how to plant grains, they still needed help from nature to ensure good harvests. Therefore they feared and depended on the power of the wind, which could bring warmth from one direction and cold from another.
Using a simple piece of cloth tied to the top of a post to tell the direction of the wind was more dependable than earlier methods, such as watching the rising of smoke from a fire. The connection of the flag with heavenly power was therefore reasonable. Early human societies began to fix long pieces of cloth to the tops of totems (图腾)before carrying them into battle. They believed that the power of the wind would be added to the good wishes of the gods and ancestors represented by the totems themselves.
These flags developed very slowly into modern flags. The first known flag of a nation or a ruler was unmarked: The king of China around 1008 B.C. was known to have a white flag carried ahead of him. This practice might have been learned from Egyptians even further in the past, but it was from China that it spread over trade routes through India, then across Arab lands, and finally to Europe, where it met up with the other ancestor of the national flag.
402
The best title for the passage would be_________________
A.
Uses of Flags
B.
Power of the National Flag
C.
Type of Flags
D.
Development of the National Flag
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。主旨归纳题。第二段第二句及第五段首句等都说明本文是介绍国旗发展史的。故D正确。
403
The earliest flags were connected with heavenly power because_____________
A.
they could tell wind direction
B.
they could bring good luck to fighters
C.
they were believed to stand for natural forces.
D.
they were handed down by the ancestors
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题。推断题。 在第四段中谈到系布于竿子顶端来辨别风向比靠炊烟来辨别风向更可靠。且从此段尾句可知"早期的人类认为风力被给予了由图腾代表的神和祖先的美好祝愿"。 故可推得风代表自然的力量。故C正确。
404
What does the author know of the first national flag?
A.
He knows when it was sent to Europe.
B.
He believes it was made in Egypt.
C.
He doubts where it started
D.
He thinks it came from China.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。从第五段第二句The first known flag of a nation or a ruler was unmarked可直接推知。 故C正确。
405
What will the author most probably talk about next?
A.
The second ancestor of the national flag.
B.
The role of China in the spread of the national flag.
C.
The use of modern flags in Europe.
D.
The importance of modern flags.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
推断题。由于本文只是详细谈论了国旗的一种原型，而依据第二段尾句可知下文将谈论国旗的另一种原型。故A正确。
It's going to be a busy day at Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia on Thursday. She won't be there, since she died in 1836, but hundreds of tourists will be going through her house.
You see, Thursday is Flag Day in the United States. The unofficial holiday commemorates the adoption of the stars-and-stripes design of the American flag by the Continental Congress 235 years ago, on June 14, 1777. According to lore, the Ross House is the birthplace of the nation's flag. That's open to debate, but it's a story that schoolbooks still tell. Betsy Ross was a seamstress, busy sewing cushions for chairs in Philadelphia, which was the focus place of the American revolution against British rule. The Declaration of Independence by the colonists was signed there, and so was the new nation's Constitution after independence was won.
Widowed when her husband, a member of the local militia, was killed in a gunpowder explosion, Betsy Ross often mended the clothes of the rebels' leader and future U.S. president, George Washington. According to what some say in history and others a stretch of what really happened, Washington asked Ross to design and sew the new nation's flag. The story was promoted by Ross grandson, who wrote that Betsy Ross had "made with her hands the first flag." She became a role model for girls - a shining example of women's contributions to the nation's history. Most research indicates that Ross did sew the first flag. She's credited with substituting artful five-point white stars for six-pointed ones in the upper-left blue field. But many other accounts indicate George Washington brought the design to Ross and simply asked her to stitch it together.
In a letter, Washington wrote: "We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her. And the white stripes shall go down to posterity as representing liberty."
406
People would like to go to Ross's house in Philadelphia to _____.
A.
ask Betsy Ross who created the first American flag
B.
meet her grandson who wrote a book about flags
C.
debate over who designed the first American flag
D.
remember her as the creator of the first American flag
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：从第二段的句子：According to lore, the Ross House is the birthplace of the nation's flag.可知人们到 Betsy Ross 的房子纪念她是第一个国旗的创造者，选D
407
Which statement is true according to the passage?
A.
Betsy Ross was one of the people who signed The Declaration of Independence
B.
All are in agreement that Ross designed the first American flag
C.
It is almost certain that Ross did sew the first American flag
D.
It is George Washington who designed the stars and stripes flag
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推理题：从第三段的句子Most research indicates that Ross did sew the first flag.可知 Ross确实缝制了第一个美国国旗，这几乎是真的，选C
408
The underlined the word "seamstress" in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.
A.
a person who designs flags
B.
a person who makes a living by sewing
C.
a person who takes part in revolution
D.
a person who creates chairs
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
猜词题：从后面的busy sewing cushions for chairs in Philadelphia,可知 "seamstress" 是通过缝制东西为生的人。选B
409
What does the last paragraph imply according to the passage?
A.
It implies that the U.S. is independent from Britain
B.
It implies that Washington liked Ross's design of the flag
C.
It implies that Washington might be the designer of the flag
D.
It implies that Ross did have helped with the design of the flag
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：But many other accounts indicate George Washington brought the design to Ross and simply asked her to stitch it together. 可知文章暗示是华盛顿设计了美国的国旗，选C
Killer bees started in Brazil in 1957. A scientist in Sao Paulo wanted bees to make more honey. So he put forty-six African bees with some Brazilian bees. The bees bred and made a new kind of bee. But the new bees were a mistake. They did not want to make more honey. They wanted to attack. Then, by accident, twenty-six African bees escaped and bred with the Brazilian bees outside.
Scientists could not control the problem. The bees spread. They went from Brazil to Venezuela. Then they went to Central America. Now they are in North America. They travel about 390 miles a year. Each group of bees, or colony (群体), grows four times a year. This means one million new colonies every five years.
Why are people afraid of killer bees? People are afraid for two reasons. First, the bees sting (刺痛、蜇) many more times than a normal bee. Killer bees can sting sixty times a minute non-stop for two hours. Second, killer bees attack in groups. Four hundred bee stings can kill a person.
Already several hundred people are dead. Now killer bees are in Texas. In a few years they will spread all over the United States. People can do nothing but wait.
410
A scientist in Brazil wanted bees ________.
A.
to go to Central America
B.
to grow four times a year
C.
to make more honey
D.
to breed with Brazilian bees outside
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：从第一段的句子：Killer bees started in Brazil in 1957. A scientist in Sao Paulo wanted bees to make more honey.可知是圣保罗的一名科学家想让挣更多的钱，选C
411
The bees bred and made a new kind of bee. Here "bred" means ________.
A.
attack
B.
run away
C.
died
D.
produce young
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
猜词题：从第一段的句子：But the new bees were a mistake. 可知bred是繁殖后诞生出一种新蜜蜂，选D
412
Killer bees can sting ________.
A.
once two hours
B.
400 times two hours
C.
3600 times two hours
D.
7200 times two hours
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
计算题：从第三段的句子：Killer bees can sting sixty times a minute non-stop for two hours.可知杀人蜂可在每分钟内叮人六次，攻击时间可达两个小时。6x120=7200，选D
413
Why are people afraid of killer bees?
A.
Because they sting Brazilian bees.
B.
Because they sting more and attack in groups.
C.
Because they won't make any honey.
D.
Because each group of bees grows four times a year.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：从第三段的句子：Why are people afraid of killer bees? People are afraid for two reasons. First, the bees sting (刺痛、蜇) many more times than a normal bee. Killer bees can sting sixty times a minute non-stop for two hours. Second, killer bees attack in groups. 可知人们害怕这种蜜蜂是因为它们叮咬的次数更多，会成群的叮咬，选B
414
What will the people do with the killer bees?
A.
People can do nothing but wait.
B.
People will make another kind of bees.
C.
Scientists could control the problem.
D.
They will spread all over the world.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：从最后一段的句子：People can do nothing but wait. 可知人们除了等待以外，别无他法。选A
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers fried to conquer (征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The republic of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country.
In the 1840s ,the main crop, potatoes was affected by disease and about 750, 000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage (短缺) of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly, Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks". Since independence, Ireland has revived (复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.
415
What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?
A.
How the Irish fought against the English.
B.
How Ireland gained independence.
C.
How two "Irelands" came into being.
D.
How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
推断题：通读第一段可知，本段介绍了爱尔兰共和国（The Republic of Ireland），及北爱尔兰(Northern Ireland)的由来，故选C。
416
The last paragraph is mainly about____.
A.
the Irish character
B.
Irish culture
C.
Irish musical instruments
D.
a famous Irish writer
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题：文章末段从爱尔兰民族习性、音乐、语言及文学等方面介绍了爱尔兰民族文化，故B项正确。A、C、D各项虽都提及，但都是细节，只有B项囊括了全部，故选B。
417
We learn from the text that in Ireland _____.
A.
different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments
B.
people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C.
it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D.
food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：通读第二段可知，十九世纪四十年代，由于主要农作物土豆受病害影响及本国工作机会缺乏，大量爱尔兰人移往其它国家，使爱尔兰人口下降，故D项正确。B项中人们移往城市并非是由于农村缺少工作机会；C项在文章中并没有对比城市和乡村生活的难易；A项错误在于all，并非全部的爱尔兰歌谣都使用乐器。故选D。
418
What can be the best title for the text?
A.
Life in Ireland
B.
Ireland, Past and Present
C.
A Very Difficult History
D.
The Independence of Ireland
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
总结题：通读全文可知，本文从地理状况、人口发展、经济情况以及社会生活等方面介绍了爱尔兰共和国的过去及现在，故B项最为全面，故选B。
Once upon a time, on an isolated island in the Java sea, lived short people who dominated(支配, 占优势) the food chain. Standing no more than three and a half feet tall, these human ancestors hunted giant rats, lumbering lizards（笨拙的蜥蜴), and miniature elephants.
It sounds a bit like a fairy tale, but it's true. Unearthed relics on the island uncovered the remains of a race of tiny human ancestors. Homo floresiensis, as the newly discovered species has been named, apparently could date back to 13,000 years ago. This means they have a lot in common with modern humans.
So how and why did these people get so small? Scientists suspect that it's due to the fact that this race lived on an isolated island with limited resources. Take the miniature elephants for example. When elephants first came to the island either by swimming or by some kind of natural land raft, they were probably close to full size. But since there wasn't much to eat, over time smaller elephants lived longer and better. The smaller the elephant was, the less it had to eat to stay strong and healthy.
Scientists call this the "island role", and it can apply to humans as well as animals. Given the island's sparse(稀少) food supply, it makes sense that the early humans living there would have evolved (进化) a body size requiring less food to survive. So bigger isn't always better. In the floresiensis, at least, getting smaller was the way to go.
419
According to the passage, the fact Homo floresiensis are very small is based on________.
A.
the islanders in the Java Sea
B.
the human ancestors
C.
a newspaper report
D.
the unearthed relics
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。It sounds a bit like a fairy tale, but it's true. Unearthed relics on the island uncovered the remains of a race of tiny human ancestors.句意为：这听起来就像一个童话故事，但他是真的，这个孤岛上的出土文物揭露了这个微小的祖先的存在。所这这个事实是建立在出土的文物的基础上的。故答案为D。
420
The underlined word "miniature" in the first paragraph most probably means______.
A.
tiny
B.
active
C.
rare
D.
wild
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
词义推测题。miniature从构词法上看mini—是前缀表"细小的，微小的"的意思。下文 Take the miniature elephants for example.以大象为例，讲述了大象通过不同的方式到达这个孤岛上，由于食物缺乏身体逐渐的由小变大，所以此处应该指身材微小的大象。
421
People on the island got so small because____________.
A.
they gradually developed for lack of food.
B.
they did not have enough food to eat.
C.
they shared less food with elephants.
D.
they remained alive as the elephants.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
段落大意题。第三自然段的大意为：这些人类为什么会变小，又是怎么变小的呢，科学家的推断是他们到达了这个资源匮乏的岛上，以大象为例，他们没有足够的食物吃，刚到这个岛上的时候是很大的，但是随着时间的发展只有那些小象才能生活得更健康，很长寿，所以慢慢的他们身材只能变小。所以人类的身材也是在食物的缺乏下逐渐变小的。故答案为A。
422
What might be the most suitable title of the passage?
A.
The history of short people
B.
Short people on an isolated island
C.
The proofs on short people
D.
Short people from a fairy tale
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
大意理解题。文章以短小的人类开篇，从出土的文物证明这个种族在若干年前是存在的，科学家推断了这些人类人材短小的原因，生物包括人类在内在环境的影响下在不断的改变。由文章的大意可知最佳答案为B。A. The history of short people文章并未介绍这类人的历史和发展；The proofs on short people文章大部分的篇幅是在说明这个种族变小的原因，并不是说他们存在的原因；Short people from a fairy tale由第二自然段的第一句话说明不是童话故事。
423
According to the passage, getting smaller can make people and animals ____
A.
run quickly
B.
live weaker
C.
live longer
D.
run slowly
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。But since there wasn't much to eat, over time smaller elephants lived longer and better. The smaller the elephant was, the less it had to eat to stay strong and healthy. 由于没有足够吃的，随着时间的发展，小象才能长寿生存得才能更好，象越小，它吃的东西越少才能长得壮而且健康。So bigger isn't always better. In the floresiensis, at least, getting smaller was the way to go.因此，大并不总是好的，至少变小才能走得更远，因此答案应为C。
Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, the attitudes to dirt are always changing.
In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, and washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.
Though the belief above was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War Ⅱ.Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea; clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?
Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary，Mary Ruebush，an American immunologist(免疫学家)，encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.
424
The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because ________.
A.
they believed disease could be spread in public baths
B.
they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in
C.
they lived healthily in a dirty environment
D.
they considered bathing as the cause of skin disease
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段2，3行as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths.说明他们认为在浴室里还传染疾病的，所以才下令关闭浴室。故选A
425
Which of the following best describes Henry IV's attitude to bathing?
A.
Approving.
B.
Afraid.
C.
Curious.
D.
Uninterested.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段最后3行Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out. 说明他很害怕疾病的传播，所以才把这位贵族驱逐出去，故选B
426
How does the passage mainly develop?
A.
By providing examples.
B.
By making comparisons.
C.
By following the order of importance.
D.
By following the order of time.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推理题。根据第二段In the early 16th century和 did the king of England in 1546. 以及Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. 说明本文是按照时间的顺序来组织全文的。故选D
427
What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A.
To stress the role of dirt.
B.
To introduce the history of dirt.
C.
To present the change of views on dirt.
D.
To call attention to the danger of dirt.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt. 和最后一段Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease.都说明人们对于dirt的看法是在不停地变化之中的，故选C
When a Swedish ship that sank in 1628 was recovered from the port of Stockholm, historians and scientists were overjoyed with the chance to examine the remains of the past. The ship construction showed how ships were built and operated during the seventeenth century. In this way, artifacts, objects made by human beings, provided a picture of daily life almost 400 years ago.
Underwater archaeology-the study of ships, aircraft and human settlements that have sunk under large bodies of water-is really a product of the last 50 years. The rapid growth of this new area of study has occurred because of the invention of better diving equipment .Besides the Swedish ship wreck(残骸），underwater archaeologists have made more exciting discoveries such as the 5000-year-old boats in the Mediterranean Sea.
Underwater archaeology can provide facts about the past. In ancient ports all over the world are ships sunken in the past 6,000 years. There are also sunken settlements in seas and lakes telling of people's way of life and their systems of trade in ancient times. Underwater archaeologists want to study these objects to add to the world's knowledge of history, but they have to fight two enemies. One enemy is treasure hunters who dive for ancient artifacts that they can sell to collectors. Once sold, these objects are lost to experts. The second enemy is dredging machines(挖掘机）often used to repair ports. These machines destroy wrecks and artifacts or bury them deeper under sand and mud. By teaching the public about the importance of underwater "museums" of the past, archaeologists are hoping to get support for laws to protect underwater treasures.
428
What purpose does Paragraph 1 serve in the passage?
A.
To provide background information of the topic
B.
To attract readers' attention to the topic
C.
To use an example to support the topic
D.
To offer basic knowledge of the topic
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推理题。文章用瑞典斯德哥尔摩港口的一艘沉船来引起读者的兴趣，来引起下文。故B正确。
429
The aim of underwater archaeology is to _____.
A.
exploit water bodies
B.
search for underwater life
C.
study underwater artifacts
D.
examine underwater environment
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题。根据第二段前两行Underwater archaeology(考古)-the study of ships, aircraft and human settlements that have sunk under large bodies of water-is really a product of the last 50 years.说明水下考古的目的是为了研究水下的文物，以此来研究历史。故C正确。
430
Underwater archaeologists are worried because_____.
A.
sea hunters have better diving equipment
B.
their knowledge of world history is limited
C.
dredging machines cause damage to the ports
D.
sold artifacts can hardly be regained for research
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题。根据第三段倒数第五行Once sold, these objects are lost to experts.说明一旦这些文物被倒卖，专家们就无法去研究了，故D正确。
431
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.
To introduce a young branch of learning.
B.
To discuss the scientists' problems.
C.
To explain people's way of life in the past.
D.
To describe the sunken ships.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨大意题。文章主要告诉我们的是考古学重要的一个分支——水下考古，以及水下考古的目的，面临的困境等。故A正确。
ANIMALS have always been used to represent certain human characteristics. Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character.
The image of an eagle is on the US President's flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The term "bald" does not mean that this bird lacks feathers. Instead, it comes from the old word piebald, that menas, "marked with white".
The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of "its long life, great strength, and noble looks".
A few eagles have even become American heroes. An eagle named "Old Abe", the mascot of a Wisconsin troop of soldiers during the Civil War, traveled 14,000 miles with its men. He was often shot at by the enemy, but survived 42 battles.
But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin didn't agree with the choice. "The bald eagle … is a bird of bad moral character, like those among men who live by robbing, he is generally poor, and often very messy," he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the country's national bird.
If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately, the symbol of England arose out of history.
King Herry Ⅰ(1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. His appreciation for the rule of law earned him the nickname the Lion of Justice. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the "king of the jungle". By the year Richard Ⅰ, known as "The Lionheart" for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of England's sports teams.
Although people might not think of lions when they think of England, everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a native replied "kangaroo", meaning "I don't understand you."
The kangaroo is an individualistic animal. Although it does gather in groups, the kangaroo is not a herd animal. If a group is attacked, individuals run off in different directions. Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values, such as individual responsibility and pride.
432
The general idea of this passage should probably be __________ .
A.
animals are friends of human beings
B.
nearly all the countries have an animal as their national animal
C.
animals' good values are always used to show a country's national spirit and character
D.
certain human characteristics are the same as some animals, so some countries love animals
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据第一段"ANIMALS have always been used to represent certain human characteristics. Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character."可知，动物常被用来代表人类的一些特点。许多国家也用动物来象征它们的民族精神和性格特点。故选C。
433
Which is NOT true about the animal of the "bald eagle"?
A.
It was Benjamin Franklin who made the bald eagle as the national animal of the US
B.
The term "bald" means "marked with white".
C.
The bald eagle can show American national spirit and character.
D.
"Old Abe" was even an American hero.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据第五段"But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin...Franklin wanted the turkey as the country's national bird."可知，本杰明富兰克林是开国者之一，而不是他把秃头鹰作为美国的象征。他想把火鸡作为美国的象征。故选A。
434
The reason why the lion was made as the national animal of the United Kingdom was that ______ .
A.
it could always be used to represent certain human characteristics of England
B.
the Kings of England loved lions
C.
there are many lions in England
D.
lions are "king of the jungle"
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据倒数第三段"earned him the nickname the Lion of Justice...use a lion as a royal symbol...The Lionheart... the famous Three Lions badge..."可知，狮子作为英国的象征是历史发展的结果。故选A。
435
What good values can the kangaroo show as national spirits?
A.
Group.
B.
Respect of others.
C.
Not understanding
D.
Positive values.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据最后一段"the kangaroo is not a herd animal...Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values"可知，袋鼠不是群居动物，排除A；澳大利亚人认为袋鼠代表着一些积极的价值。故选D。
Who give us life, raise us and are our constant support and well-wishers？Our mothers. That's why millions of people across the world take Mother's Day as an opportunity to express thanks and send best wishes to their moms.
However, the celebration of Mother's Day is not the recent thing that many believe it to be. It was the ancient Greeks who started the tradition by celebrating their annual spring festival in honor of Rhea, the mother of many gods and goddesses.
Later, in the 1600s, Mothering Sunday came to be celebrated in England. On the fourth Sunday of Lent (大斋期), children brought flowers and special fruitcakes to show their respect for their mothers. It may be the root of the modern Mother's Day.
Thanks to the great efforts of Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, Mother's Day became an official festival in the US. It is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Later, many countries began to celebrate this day as Mother's Day.
Today, Mother's Day is an international festival honoring mothers. It is celebrated all over the world in different ways. In Western countries，the most common way is to treat mothers with breakfast in bed .Kids often allow their mothers to sleep till late in the morning while they prepare her favorite breakfast with their fathers. Some also make hand-made gifts or buy beautiful carnations (康乃馨). It is the day when you acknowledge your mothers contribution in your life and pay a tribute (礼品) to her, often with flowers and gifts. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honoring fathers.
Today, Mother's Day is a day celebrated on various days in many places around the world.
436
Why do people across the world celebrate Mother's Day?
A.
Because they want to express thanks and send best wishes to their mothers.
B.
Because they want to express thanks and send best wishes to Rhea.
C.
Because Mother's Day is an official festival in the US.
D.
Because Mother's Day is an international festival.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：根据That's why millions of people across the world take Mother's Day as an opportunity to express thanks and send best wishes to their moms. 故选A。
437
The modern Mother's Day came from________.
A.
Greece
B.
China
C.
America
D.
England
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：根据Later, in the 1600s, Mothering Sunday came to be celebrated in England.可知现代的母亲节来自于英格兰，故选D。
438
From the passage we can learn that________.
A.
Rhea is the mother of many gods and goddesses of England
B.
many people wrongly believe Mother's Day has a short history
C.
in America Mother's day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent
D.
on Mother's day fathers have to get up early to prepare breakfast
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：根据However, the celebration of Mother's Day is not the recent thing that many believe it to be.可知许多人错误的认为母亲节的历史很短，故选B。
439
The passage mainly wants to tell us________.
A.
how to celebrate Mother's day
B.
what to do on Mother's day
C.
the historical change of Mother's day
D.
the meaning of Mother's day
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨题：通过阅读全文，可知这篇文章主要讲了母亲节的发展历史，故选C。
American author Mark Twain once noted that "life would be surely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18." Twain's words were only one of many complaints about aging. The ancient Greek poet Homer called old age "hateful", and William Shakespeare termed it "terrible winter".
Alexander the Great, who conquered most of the known world before he died around 323 B.C., may have been looking for a river that healed the ravages of age. During the 12th century A.D., a king called Prester John ruled a land that had a river of gold and a fountain of youth.
But the name linked most closely to the search for a fountain of youth is 16th-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. He thought it would be found in Florida. In St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., there's a tourist attraction. It is said to be the fountain of youth that Ponce de Leon discovered soon after he arrived in what is now Florida in 1513. However, elderly visitors who drink the spring's water don't turn into teenagers.
But the tale of the search for a fountain of youth is so appealing that it survives anyway, says Ryan K. Smith, a professor of history. "People are more attracted by the story of looking and not finding than they are by the idea that the fountain might be out there somewhere."
Still, a few grains of truth have helped to support the story. Kathleen Deagan, a professor of archaeology, says a graveyard and the remains of a Spanish mission dating back to St. Augustine's founding in 1565 have been discovered near the so-called fountain of youth. Michelle Reyna, a spokesperson for the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, says the fountain has been a tourist attraction since at least 1901 and may have been attracting visitors since 1860.
440
According to the passage, who searched for a fountain of youth_________?
A.
Ponce de Leon
B.
William Shakespeare.
C.
Kathleen Deagan
D.
Michelle Reyna
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据第三段"But the name linked most closely to the search for a fountain of youth is 16th-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon."可知，西班牙探险家Juan Ponce de Leon曾经寻找过长生不老的方法，故选A。
441
What does the underlined word "ravages" in the second paragraph probably mean_______?
A.
Growth
B.
Limits
C.
Damages
D.
Benefits
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据第一段可知，人们讨厌衰老，a river that healed the ravages of age能够治愈衰老的一条河，the ravages of age指的是年龄的衰老，ravage意为"破坏"，故选C。
442
What is the attitude of people towards the fountain of youth________?
A.
People find much pleasure in looking for it.
B.
People believe the existence of it somewhere.
C.
People have no interest in searching for it.
D.
People consider the idea of the fountain of youth absurd.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
根据第四段"People are more attracted by the story of looking and not finding than they are by the idea that the fountain might be out there somewhere."可知，人们对寻找长生不老的故事更感兴趣，故选A。
443
The passage mainly tells us ________.
A.
how the fountain of youth came into being
B.
why some famous people hate becoming old
C.
how to remain young forever
D.
whether the fountain of youth exists
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据第二、三、五段"had a river of gold and a fountain of youth ...However, elderly visitors who drink the spring's water don't turn into teenagers. ...Still, a few grains of truth have helped to support the story."可知，文章主要讲的是长生不老是否真的存在，故选D。
444
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage_________?
A.
The underlined words "the story" refers to Alexander the Great ruling a land that had a river of gold and a fountain of youth.
B.
Augustine, which is the oldest city in the U.S, lies in Florida.
C.
Some elderly visitors find themselves younger after drinking the water from the fountain of youth.
D.
Kathleen Deagan is the spokesperson for the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据第三段"In St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., ...he arrived in what is now Florida in 1513"可知，St. Augustine是美国最古老的城市，它位于现在的佛罗里达，故选B。
Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast-food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, people usually went to diners（小餐馆）for these reasons. In fact, many people in the States still go to diners today for the same reasons.
A man named Walter Scott had the first "diner" in 1872. It wasn't a real diner. It was only a food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These carts served late-night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late-night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and stools, and people sat down while they ate.
Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In other words, people were able to eat in diner at any time. Diners changed in other ways, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu. In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels.
Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually buildings with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with stools, booths, and tables and chairs. People can eat all three meals in a modern diner.
Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.
445
A man named Walter Scott had the first "diner" in 1872. Why is the word "diner" in quotation marks(引号)？
A.
Because it is spelled differently from "dinner"
B.
Because the first diner was not what it is now
C.
Because diner was a new word
D.
Because it is a special kind of restaurant
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
推断题：根据A man named Walter Scott had the first "diner" in 1872. It wasn't a real diner. It was only a food cart.可知"diner"加引号是因为最初的餐馆不是现在所说的餐馆，故选B。
446
According to paragraph 3, diners changed in __________
A.
Two ways
B.
three ways
C.
four ways
D.
five ways
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
理解题：根据第三自然段内容，可以看出餐馆从三个方面发生了变化，故选B。
447
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.
Diners existed before a fast-food restaurant
B.
The menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee
C.
Burger King is a fast-food restaurant
D.
Sandwiches became bigger
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：根据The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu.可知三明治和咖啡的原始菜单变丰富了，而不是三明治变大了，故选D。
448
The main idea of the passage is that ______________.
A.
The diner is a traditional , popular place to eat in the United States
B.
Samuel Johns built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside
C.
American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers
D.
Diners are different from fast-food restaurants in many ways
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨题：根据Today, many people eat in fast-food restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today.可知这篇文章主要讲了在美国，快餐是传统的，受欢迎的吃饭的地方，故选A。
He was the baby with no name. Found and taken from the north Atlantic 6 days after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, his tiny body so moved the rescue workers that they called him "our baby." In their home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, people collected money for a headstone in front of the baby's grave, carved with the words: "To the memory of an unknown child." He has rested there ever since.
But history has a way of uncovering its secrets. On Nov. 5, this year, three members of a family from Finland arrived at Halifax and laid fresh flowers at the grave. "This is our baby," says Magda Schleifer, 68, a banker. She grew up hearing stories about a great aunt named Maria Panula, 42, who had sailed on the Titanic for America to be reunited with her husband. According to the information Mrs. Schleifer had gathered, Maria gave up her seat on a lifeboat to search for her five children -- including a 13-month-old boy named Eino, from whom she had become separated during the final minutes of the crossing. "We thought they were all lost in the sea," says Schleifer.
Now, using the teeth and bone pieces taken from the baby's grave, scientists have compared the DNA from the unknown child with those collected from members of five families who lost relatives on the Titanic and never recovered the bodies. The result of the test points only to one possible person: young Eino. Now, the family sees no need for a new grave. "He belongs to the people of Halifax," says Schleifer. "They've taken care of him for 100 years."
449
The baby travelled on the Titanic with his_______.
A.
mother
B.
parents
C.
aunt
D.
relatives
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节理解题。由"According to the information Mrs. Schleifer had gathered, Maria gave up her seat on a lifeboat to search for her five children -- including a 13-month-old boy named Eino, from whom she had become separated during the final minutes of the crossing. "可知他是和妈妈一起坐的船。故选A。
450
What is probably the boy's last name?
A.
Schleiferi
B.
Eino.
C.
Magda.
D.
Panula.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。由She grew up hearing stories about a great aunt named Maria Panula, 42, who had sailed on the Titanic for America to be reunited with her husband.和 Maria gave up her seat on a lifeboat to search for her five children -- including a 13-month-old boy named Eino, from whom she had become separated during the final minutes of the crossing.可知，男孩的名字叫Eino Panula，他姓Panula。故选D。
451
Some members of the family went to Halifax and put flowers at the child's grave on Nov. 5 _______.
A.
1912
B.
1954
C.
2012
D.
2004
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节理解题。由"But history has a way of uncovering its secrets. On Nov. 5, this year, three members of a family from Finland arrived at Halifax and laid fresh flowers at the grave."可知是今年去献的花。故选C。
452
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word recover?
A.
uncover
B.
find
C.
bury
D.
gather
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
词义猜测题。这一家人在泰坦尼克号上走散了亲人至今仍未发现，因此是"回复，重新获得"之意。uncover揭露；find找到；bury埋葬；gather收集。故选B。
453
This text is mainly about how______________.
A.
the unknown baby's body was taken from the north Atlantic
B.
the unknown baby was buried in Halifax, Nova Scotia
C.
people found out who the unknown baby was
D.
people took care of the unknown baby for 100 years
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。人们一直以为的"他们的孩子"在今年终于有了一个身世的交代，因此是讲人们如何知道他是谁的。故选C。
Pigs are always considered dirty animals because they roll in mud.But in fact they prefer being quite clean.They cover themselves with mud to help stay cool.During cooler weather, they prefer to stay clean.So do elephants, who also cover themselves in dust or mud to keep cool.When they find a place with clean water they will take a bath，using their long noses to give themselves—or each other—a nice shower
Some animals use dust to get clean.Chinchillas (南美洲栗鼠) have very fine fur. They don't like to take water baths because water is not warm enough for them.So, instead, they roll around in fine dust.The dust helps to keep their fur and skin dry.This protects them from disease
Usually, a small bird is a light meal for a crocodile.But when a crocodile wants its teeth cleaned.it lies on the ground with its mouth open.The crocodile bird goes in and picks out any parasites(寄生虫)between the crocodile's teeth or under its tongue.The crocodile gets its mouth cleaned，and the crocodile bird gets dinner.
You wouldn't think fish would need baths.But some undersea parasites live under the fish's skin."Cleaner" fish，like the wrasse(隆头鱼)，help take them away.The wrasse stands on its head and dances to signal a big fish that it is ready to go into the cleaning business.The big fish will stop moving and open its mouth wide so the wrasse can swim inside and pick out parasites and bits of food.
454
The passage is mainly about how animals __________.
A.
stay clean
B.
help each other
C.
get their food
D.
take baths
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
主旨题：这篇文章介绍了许多动物如何是自己保持清洁的，故选A。
455
What can we learn from the first paragraph about pigs?
A.
They can help each other take baths.
B.
They are dirtier during cooler weather.
C.
They prefer taking baths to rolling in mud.
D.
They like to stay cool and clean.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节题：根据Pigs are always considered dirty animals because they roll in mud.But in fact they prefer being quite clean.They cover themselves with mud to help stay cool.During cooler weather, they prefer to stay clean.可知从第一自然段可以看出猪喜欢凉爽和干净，故选D。
456
Chinchillas use dust to get clean for the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.
A.
dust can dry their fur and skin
B.
They are not good at swimming
C.
Water is too cold for them
D.
Dust is good for their health
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：根据Chinchillas (南美洲栗鼠) have very fine fur. They don't like to take water baths because water is not warm enough for them.So, instead, they roll around in fine dust.The dust helps to keep their fur and skin dry.This protects them from disease可知，只有B没有提到，故选B。
457
From Paragraphs 3 and 4，we can know that __________.
A.
Some animals can get clean from others' help
B.
Most animals are friendly to each other
C.
Small animals couldn't get food from big ones
D.
All of the animals prefer to stay clean
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：根据The crocodile bird goes in and picks out any parasites(寄生虫)between the crocodile's teeth or under its tongue.The crocodile gets its mouth cleaned，and the crocodile bird gets dinner.You wouldn't think fish would need baths.But some undersea parasites live under the fish's skin."Cleaner" fish，like the wrasse(隆头鱼)，help take them away.The wrasse stands on its head and dances to signal a big fish that it is ready to go into the cleaning business.The big fish will stop moving and open its mouth wide so the wrasse can swim inside and pick out parasites and bits of food.可知有些动物需要其它动物帮助他们清洁，故选A。
The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.
I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.
In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.
American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It's certain that many things from America are as much a part of people's lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I've known about Coca Cola for my whole life.
However, it's different with Western fast food. For example, I don't think McDonald's is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.
On the other hand, maybe McDonald's hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It's true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald's, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it's obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.
458
From the first paragraph we can know that ____.
A.
the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere
B.
most Spanish people don't like to listen to their own music
C.
fast food spreads from Spain to the United States
D.
some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
A
系统解析：
细节题：根据The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.可知在西班牙，到处可以发现受美国的影响，故选A。
459
What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?
A.
American novels.
B.
Hollywood movies.
C.
McDonald's.
D.
American music.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节题：根据I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies.可知在西班牙，好莱坞电影在传播美国文化方面起着重要作用，故选B。
460
Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?
A.
To protect foreign culture in Spain.
B.
To earn more money from Spanish films.
C.
To limit the number of American movies.
D.
To unite the European Community.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：根据In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.可知在西班牙，政府设定一些电影的规则，是为了限定美国电影的数量，故选C。
461
Why does the author think that McDonald's is not as successful as it is in other countries?
A.
Its fast food contains too much fat.
B.
He thinks it is unhealthy.
C.
Spanish people seldom eat out.
D.
Spanish adults don't like its fast food.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
细节题：根据However, it's different with Western fast food. For example, I don't think McDonald's is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home. 可知作者认为麦当劳不像在其他国家那样成功，是因为西班牙人很少外出吃饭。故选C。
462
What do you think Spanish tapas might be?
A.
The name of a drink.
B.
The name of a restaurant.
C.
A clothing brand.
D.
A certain kind of food.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
推断题：根据On the other hand, maybe McDonald's hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas.可猜出Spanish tapas可能是一种食物，故选D。
February has long been a month of romance（浪漫）. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine's Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest（牧师） in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn't allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform（主持） marriage ceremonies（典礼） for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison（监狱）, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed （签名）"From your Valentine", an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history's most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine's cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped（心形的） cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
463
Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A.
Because there were few women in his country at that time.
B.
Because he wanted to control the birth rate.
C.
Because there wasn't enough food for so many people.
D.
Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，罗马皇帝认为单身男人比有妻子的男人更适合当兵打仗，于是他下令禁止结婚。故D正确。
464
Valentine was put into prison because ______.
A.
he killed one of the soldiers
B.
he didn't obey the emperor's order
C.
he stole a lot of food
D.
he didn't want to be a soldier
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
细节理解题。从第三段的句子：But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death.可知瓦伦丁没有遵守皇帝的命令。故B正确。
465
The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A.
students in China send cards to their teachers
B.
Valentine's Day is also popular in China now
C.
it is interesting to celebrate Valentine's Day in China
D.
it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine's Day in China
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
段落大意题。从最后一段的句子：Nowadays, Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people.可知它在中国年轻人当中的普及程度。故B正确。
466
The best title for this passage should be ______.
A.
Valentine's Day in China
B.
A Brave Priest
C.
Valentine's Day
D.
A Romantic Man
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
主旨大意题。根据文章的大意可知：文章主要帮助我们了解情人节的历史，故用标题Valentine's Day。故C正确。
When it comes to hard, noisy traveling, we've found that sometimes we'd rather read about it than actually go. Here are some bestsellers for armchair travelers.
The Station by Robert Byron. In 1928, the 22-year-old man made a journey to Mount Athos, resulting in one of the best travel books ever written, matched only by Byron's own, much more famous The Road to Osciana.
In Darkest Africa by Henry Monton Stanley. It's about his great efforts to save an unlucky German doctor Eduard Schnitzer, who had no desire to be rescued at all.
A Traveler's Alphabet: Partial Memoirs by Sir Steven Runciman. A to Z and around the world. He provides priceless information of long-gone princesses, priests, and places.
South: A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage by Sir Ernest Shackleton. As the planet started the global war, Shackleton and his brave group of explorers made an unsuccessful but heroic journey to cross Antarctica from 1914 to 1917.
The Michelin Red Guide: France 2005 Reading through this final listing of all the nice hotels and wonderful restaurants in France is better than going there, listening to Chirac talk about the poisonous American culture, and spending the price of this book for a tiny cup of tea and a cookie the size of your thumb.
The Past Is a Foreign Country by David Lowenthal. This great book of an armchair exploration tells us what has happened in the past and shows the relationship between us and the past travelers.
467
The underlined phrase "armchair travelers" in the first paragraph refers to those who___________.
A.
can only travel with special equipment for the disabled
B.
find fun teaching others how to travel to other places
C.
like to write about their strange traveling experiences
D.
like to read about travels instead of traveling themselves
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据第一行"we'd rather read about it than actually go"可知，文章讲的是一些关于旅行的畅销书，划线部分指的是通过阅读来感受他人旅行的过程，而不是亲自踏上旅途，故选D。
468
Which of the books has a very low price according to the passage?
A.
The Past Is a Foreign Country.
B.
South: A Memoir to the Endurance Voyage.
C.
The Michelin Red Guide: France 2005.
D.
A Traveler's Alphabet: Partial Memoirs.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
C
系统解析：
根据The Michelin Red Guide: France 2005这段的"for a tiny cup of tea and a cookie the size of your thumb"可知，这本书只需要一杯茶或拇指大的一块饼干的价钱，故选C。
469
What can we learn from the passage?
A.
The Station is more famous than The Road to Osciana
B.
Henry Monton Stanley, was saved by a German doctor in Africa.
C.
It took Shackleton and his men 3 years to cross Antarctica.
D.
In his book, Lowenthal focuses more on history than the present.
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
D
系统解析：
根据"matched only by Byron's own, much more famous The Road to Osciana"排除A；根据"In Darkest Africa by Henry Monton Stanley. It's about his great efforts to save an unlucky German doctor"排除B；根据"cross Antarctica from 1914 to 1917"排除C；根据最后一段"what has happened in the past..."可知，Lowenthal主要讲的是过去所发生的事情，故选D。
470
This passage is written____________ .
A.
to warn readers against traveling
B.
to sell more books about travels
C.
as an introduction to famous travelers
D.
to tell people where to travel
本题答案：
A
B
C
D
参考答案：
B
系统解析：
根据文章大意可知，文章主要介绍了几本关于旅行的书籍，文章提倡的是通过阅读来旅行，文章并未提醒读者反对旅行，文章介绍的是这些书籍的作者，而不是有名的旅行家，文章并未给读者指出旅行的路线，排除A、C、D，故选B。
Do you read newspapers in modern times while we have TV and other media? The first newspaper was written by hand and put up on walls in public places. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700s the world's first printed newspaper was published. Europe didn't have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.
The first regularly published newspaper in English was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was Daily Current, which came out in March 1702.
In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started Boston Newspaper, the first newspaper published daily in the American Colonies. By 1760, the colonies had had more than thirty daily newspapers. There a