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第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The most popular food in America was invented because a cook got angry. George Crum was a cook at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York. One day in 1853, a customer who had ordered fried potatoes sent them back to the kitchen. He wanted the cook to slice (切片) them thinner and fry them longer. George Crum had a bad temper (脾气), and he thought the potatoes were fine the way he made them. To teach the customer a lesson, he sliced potatoes very thin and fried them until they were crispy (脆的). But instead of being angry, the customer loved the new fried potatoes. He asked for more. Other people who tried them liked them too and customers kept asking for them. For many years, people called them Saratoga chips after the town where they were first made.
Even now, after more than 150 years, potato chips are very popular. At least one of every ten potatoes grown in the United States is made into potato chips. So if you like potato chips, be thankful that George Crum had a bad temper!
56. The customer sent the fried potatoes back to the kitchen because ______.
A. he wanted to make George Crum angry
B. he liked thinner potatoes fried a longer time
C. he knew the cook would invent potato chips
D. he didn’t want to pay for the food
57. George Crum cooked the potatoes in a special way in order to ______.
A. teach the customer a lesson
B. invent the potato chips
C. make the potato chips crispy
D. please that customer
58. What’s the best title for this story?
A. A cook with a very bad temper.
B. A clever customer.
C. Potato chips — the most popular food in America.
D. The invention of potato chips.
The prestigious (久负盛名) Peking University and Tsinghua University held graduation ceremonies on the same day this year. The presidents of the two universities delivered excellent speeches at the ceremonies as they used words, phrases or ways of expression that are very popular on the Internet currently. At the same time, graduation speeches by other university presidents were also under the spotlight for the same reason. Their speeches were warmly welcomed by students as they contained many fashionable words today, such as "floating clouds" ( meaning "too small and of little importance to mention") and "gelivable" (meaning " very helpful") . In the speeches , these university presidents recalled campus life together with students and finally moved all the audiences. They were very different from the usual run of lectures.
Many university presidents have changed their regular manner of addressing graduation ceremonies from an advising and preaching (说教) mode to a more fashionable and funny approach. They try to use those words popular among young people in their speeches.
In the past, university presidents' speeches were criticized for being too standard and lacking sentiment. Now , they quote fashionable words in their addresses, reflecting they are starting to adopt more everyday attitudes to students. The use of these new expressions has triggered a heated discussion. It focuses on the question of whether university presidents should speak in an informal way at graduation ceremonies.
Supporters agree with the new approach. They consider it good to build close ties with students by using the youth's own words. Opponents argue the new ways have no practical value or significance for education but are merely to please those leaving university.What would be the best title for this passage?
| A．Should University Heads Use Terms of Youth |
| B．Must University Presidents Learn to Please Students |
| C．Must University Presidents Meet Students' Needs |
| D．Should University Heads Use Newly-created Words |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．University presidents consider it good to build close ties with students. |
| B．More and more students are eager to make speeches in public. |
| C．The new ways of making speeches are popular with the young. |
| D．University presidents have special opinions about the world. |
What dose the underlined word "triggered " in Paragraph 3 probably mean ?
| A．Break off | B．Set off | C．Sum up | D．Focus on |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Many people are likely to be influenced by the Internet. |
| B．The writer thinks it necessary for us to follow the traditional customs. |
| C．More and more words are changing with the development of technology. |
| D．People argue about whether to use fashionable words on formal occasions. |
Save the Animals
Animals are natural resources(资源) that people have wasted all through our history.
Animals have been killed for their fur and feathers(羽毛), for food, for sport, and simply because they were in the way. Thousands of kinds of animals have disappeared from the earth forever. Hundreds more are on the danger list today. About 170 kinds in the United States alone are considered in danger.
Why should people care? Because we need animals. And because once they are gone, there will never be any more.
Animals are more than just beautiful or interesting. They are more than just a source of food. Every animal has its place in the balance (平衡) of nature. Destroying one kind of animal can create many problems.
For example, when farmers killed large numbers of hawks(鹰), the farmers’ stores of corn and grain were destroyed by rats and mice. Why? Because hawks eat rats and mice. With no hawks to keep down their numbers, the rats and mice multiplied(繁殖) quickly.
Luckily, some people are working to help save the animals. Some groups raise money to let people know about the problem. And they try to get the governments to pass laws protecting animals in danger.
Quite a few countries have passed laws. These laws forbid(禁止) the killing of any animal or plant on the danger list. Slowly, the number of some animals in danger is growing.Animals are important to us mainly because __________.
| A．they give us a source of food |
| B．they are beautiful and lovely |
| C．they keep the balance of nature |
| D．they give us a lot of pleasure |
What has happened to the animals on the earth?
| A．About 170 kinds of animals have disappeared forever. |
| B．Thousands of kinds of animals are gone forever. |
| C．A few kinds of animals have died out. |
| D．All kinds of animals are in danger. |
Why do people kill animals?
| A．They kill animals for something they need. |
| B．They kill animals to raise some money. |
| C．Animals destroy their natural resources. |
| D．Animals create many problems. |
What can we conclude from the fact that quite a few countries have passed laws protecting animals in danger?
| A．Animals in danger will be kept away from people. |
| B．Animals in danger will not be killed any more. |
| C．The number of some animals in danger will increase. |
| D．Every person will know the importance of protecting wild animals. |
New Arrivals
| I Love You, Sweetheart Author(s): Elm Hill Books Publisher: Elm Hill Books Format: Hardcover List price: $9.99 Our price: $4.99 Category: Self-Help Subject: Motivational & Inspirational ISBN-10: 1404185526 Language: English Pages: 24 Overview: A great gift for your sweetheart. This book contains 24 pages full of pictures and thoughts to remember. This perfect gift also contains a CD with 3 all-time favorite love songs and a place to write your own note of romance and love. The Girls Author(s): McLellan, Diana Publisher: LA Weekly Books Format: Paperback List price: $16.95 Our price: $5.99 Category: Performing Arts Subject: Film ISBN-10: 0312283202 Language: English Pages: 440 Overview: In The Girls, Diana McLellan shows the complex(复杂的) and close connections that lay behind the public personae(表面形象) of Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich and the women who loved them. |
Eat Right for Your Metabolism Author(s): Kliment, Felicia Drury Publisher: McGraw—Hill Companies Format: Paperback List price: $16.95 Our price: $4.99 Category: Health & Fitness Subject: Diets ISBN-10: 0071460152 Language: English Pages: 312 Overview: Offer an eating plan. Help you keep your ideal weight without dieting or drugs. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set Author(s): Tommy Nelson Publisher: Tommy Nelson Format: Boxed Set List price: $14.99 Our price: $6.99 Category: Children Fiction(小说) Subject: Holidays & Festivals — Christmas ISBN-10: 140039404X Language: English Pages: 104 Overview: This delightful take(诠释) on the traditional song “Twelve Days of Christmas” is the funniest and freshest way to laugh through the holidays. |
If Michelle, ten, wants some books to read, she may choose the work by _________.
| A．Elm Hill Books | B．Kliment, Felicia Drury |
| C．McLellan, Diana | D．Tommy Nelson |
If John wants to build up his body, the book number he may choose is __________.
| A．1404185526 | B．0071460152 |
| C．0312283202 | D．140039404X |
The Girls is probably meant for those who are interested in _________.
| A．fiction | B．pop songs | C．acting arts | D．health |
Which will save the most money for you?
| A．I Love You, Sweetheart | B．The Girls |
| C．Eat Right for Your Metabolism | D．The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set |
HOLLYWOOD(UPI)—Loni Anderson decided last year it was time to change her career around to play moms and comedy instead of pretty young girls.
So far, most people remember her as Jennifer Marlowe, the role she played in her first film in 1982.
This summer people will see Anderson in A Night as Roxbury, a film produced and directed by Amy Heckerlin.
“In the film I have two sons. One is 26, and the other is 30. Isn’t that interesting? I know I don’t look that old, but that’s what’s so fun about it.”
“My character dresses in clothes too short, too tight. Dan Hedaya plays my husband. We’re a couple with a lot of money and no taste. Our sons are complete idiots(白痴). Their purpose in life is to get into the Rich Young Man Club where everybody is proud of his wealth.”
“As you can tell, I’m doing things I’d never have done at the beginning of my career.”
“But I am who I am. I’ve worked as an actress a long time and now I can be anything I want. It’s a great time for me. I don’t have anything to prove.”
“I hadn’t done comedy in a long time. It’s what I do best and what I like best. At this point in my life I want to look a little bit foolish. I think that would be something new for me.”What had Loni Anderson probably played most in her past film career?
| A．Pretty young girls. | B．Old mothers. |
| C．Foolish persons. | D．Rich women. |
When did she begin to be an actress?
| A．Last year. | B．This year. | C．1972. | D．1982. |
What was she going to change?
| A．Her clothes. | B．Her husband. |
| C．Her role type. | D．Her living place. |
Where does this article most likely appear?
| A．Newspaper. | B．Science magazine. |
| C．Tourist guide book. | D．Historical record. |
A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you. Eating the right kind of food is very important. It can help your body grow strong to take care of what you eat.
There are four main food groups altogether. The dairy group has food like milk, cheese and sour milk. The other three groups are the meat and fish group, the fruit and vegetable group, and the bread and rice group. Each meal should have at least one food from all four main groups. With all these food together, you will be given enough energy during the day.
It is easy to get into bad eating habits. You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time. Or you may not have time for a good lunch. It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time. But you will find yourself tired in these days and you can not think quickly.
Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong. It is also good to take some exercise. It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air. Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health.Which of the following diets do you think is the best one?
| A．Eggs, tomatoes and chicken. |
| B．Milk, bread, cabbages and beef. |
| C．Corn, fish, cream and pork. |
| D．Rice, bean curd（豆腐）, apples, fish and chicken. |
Which of the following is a good eating-habit?
| A．Going to school without any breakfast |
| B．Eating fish and chips for supper all the time. |
| C．Eating your lunch in a very short time. |
| D．Having at least one food from all four groups in each meal. |
The underlined word “dairy” in the second passage means _____________.
| A．the food made out of cows such as milk and butter |
| B．the shop that sells milk and butter |
| C．a farm where cows are kept |
| D．a place where milk products are made. |
In this passage the writer mainly tells us that _____________.
| A．enough energy helps people think more quickly |
| B．taking exercise can keep your body strong |
| C．every person needs food to grow well |
| D．right kind of food with exercise will keep you healthy |