第三部分: 阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
When Mr. David retired(退休),he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it.
But to his great surprise, many tourists came to see his house in summer holidays, for it was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night there were tourists outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into Mr. David’s garden. This was too much for Mr. David. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said: “If you want to satisfy your curiosity, came in and look round. Price: twenty dollars.” Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. “I came here to retire, not to work as a guide.” he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.
56. Mr. David’s house was that many tourists came to see it.
A. so small B .so quiet C .so interesting D .so beautiful
57. Mr. David put a notice on the window in order .
A. to drive the visitors away
B. to satisfy the visitor’s curiosity
C. to let visitors come in and look round
D. to get some money out of the visitors
58. The notice made the visitors .
A. more interested in his house
B. lost interest in his house
C. angry at the unfair price
D. feel happy about the price
59. After Mr. David put up the notice , .
A. the visitors didn’t come any longer
B. fewer and fewer visitors came to see his house
C. more and more tourists came for a visit
D. no tourist would pay the money for a visit
60.At last he had to sell his house and move away because .
A. he did not like it at all
B. he could not work as a guide
C. he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive house
D. he could not live a quiet life in it
From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.
Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.
Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its original push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle (角度).
You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?
| A．They don't need batteries. | B．They are difficult to operate. |
| C．They can be powered by water. | D．They are environmentally friendly. |
According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic .
| A．is popular with businessmen | B．is suitable for a long trip |
| C．can turn wind into energy | D．has only a little gas emission |
The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means .
| A．looking at a picture | B．enjoying yourself |
| C．blowing out a candle | D．recording sounds |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The Triops is sensitive to sounds. |
| B．The driver of the SSC must be of great size. |
| C．The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon. |
| D．The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually. |
NewYork Tuesday April 12—Dustin Hoffman fan Pamela Crack got the shock of her life when the movie star telephoned her as she was doing her housework.. Crack, 58, said she was “flabbergasted” when she picked up the phone and heard the star at the other end.
“It’s not every day you get a Hollywood superstar phoning you when you’re doing the housework,” Crack told The Sun, “It was a moment I’ll never forget.”
Hoffman was in the back of a London taxi driven by Crack’s husband, Dave, when he made the call after being told Pamela was a fan. Dave Crack later became the star of Hoffman’s speech at the Bafta award ceremony Sunday, where the 62-year-old American actor presented the Best Film award.
“He said to give him a mention,” Hoffman told the audience to a burst of laughter. “Cheers Dave.” Taxi driver Crack said the Hollywood star was a joy to drive from the moment he got into the taxi eating a cheese and tomato sandwich.
“I said ‘You’re that Dustin Hoffman, aren’t you?’ and he said, ‘Yes I am—would you like a sandwich?’ I was a bit surprised but I took a sandwich from him and ate it hungrily.”How did Dustin Hoffman learn that Pamela was a fan?
| A．He learned it at a dinner party. |
| B．He learned it from Dave Crack. |
| C．He learned it when he was at the Bafta ceremony. |
| D．He learned it when he was watching a Hollywood movie. |
What does the underlined word “flabbergasted” in the first paragraph probably mean?
| A．pleased. | B．honored. | C．frightened. | D．surprised. |
What was Hoffman doing when he talked about Dave Crack?
| A．He was riding in a taxi. |
| B．He was presenting the Best Film award. |
| C．He was talking to Pamela on the phone. |
| D．He was eating a cheese and tomato sandwich. |
Which of the following is the correct order of events mentioned in the article?
a. Hoffman mentioned Dave’s name in his speech at the ceremony.
b. He got into Dave Crack’s taxi in London.
c. He telephoned Pamela Crack.
d. He talked to Dave Crack.
| A．bdca | B．bdac | C．cbda | D．cdba |
Some people can stay up all night and still get work done the next day. I’m not one of them. After a night without enough sleep, I feel bad-tempered. I have trouble remembering things. And all I want to do is go to bed.
How do you feel after you’ve stayed up late to finish schoolwork or the day after an overnight party? Scientists now say that your answers to these questions may depend on your genes.
New research suggests that a gene called “period 3” influences how well you function without sleep. The “period 3” gene comes in two forms: short and long. Everyone has two copies of the gene. So, you may have two longs, two shorts, or one of each. Your particular combination depends on what your parents passed on to you.
Scientists from the University of Surrey in England studied 24 people who had either two short or two long copies of “period 3”. Study participants (参与者) had to stay awake for 40 hours straight. Then, they took tests that measured how quickly they pushed a button when numbers flashed (闪过) on a screen and how well they could remember lists of numbers.
Results showed that the people with the short form of “period 3” performed much better on these tests than the people with the long form did. In both groups, people performed worst in the early morning.
After the first round of experiments, participants were finally allowed to sleep. People in the group that performed well on the tests (those with the short form of “period 3”) took about 18 minutes to nod off.
While people with the long “period 3” gene fell asleep in just 8 minutes. They also spent more time on deep sleep. That suggests that people with the long form of the gene need more and deeper sleep to keep their brains working in top form.
I think I must have the long form of “period 3”. What about you?The purpose of this passage might be ___________
| A． to tell us the importance of plenty of sleep. |
| B． to tell the result of a research on sleepy gene. |
| C． to inform the harm of lacking sleep. |
| D． to announce the sleeping rules of humans. |
What kind of people need less sleep according to the research?
| A． Those with two short copies of the gene. |
| B．Those with two long copies of the gene. |
| C．Those with one short and one long copy of the gene. |
| D．Those with three short copies of the gene. |
If one lacks enough sleep, one should avoid doing impo
rtant or dangerous things ___________.
| A．at noon | B．at night |
| C．in the afternoon | D．at dawn |
Why did the writer think he or she had the long form of “period 3”?
| A． Because the writer could remain energetic without enough sleep. |
| B．Because the writer could do things correctly at dawn. |
| C．Because the writer needed more sleep to keep energetic. |
| D．Because the writer recovered quickly after sleep. |
So you have been called for an interview－well done. Your effort has paid off. Now go to get the job. You will feel better at the interview if you show an understanding of the nature of the organization.
Ask someone who already does it or check it out with one of the advisers.
Ask a member of family or a friend to act as the employer and to give you a practice interview. Afterwards discuss how it went.
Think about how the employer would prefer to see your look. Remember most of the employers are over 30. It is not wise to buy new clothes
that will be worn for the first time at the interview. It’s best to wear a familiar dress.
Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job. Arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time. This will give you a chance to have a look around，read the notice board and get the feel of the place. Being late at interviews produces a bad impression. The first impression the interviewer gets of you is formed as you walk through the door，so take a couple of deep breaths.
Be ready to shake hands if the interviewer offers.
Don’t take a seat until asked. Then sit comfortably.
Remember the interviewer’s name and use it from time to time.
Be ready for the question “Is there anything you want to ask？” Before the interview you should get ready for two or three such questions. Look on these not just as a chance to get information but as a means to leave a better impression. Asking can show knowledge and avoid asking about holidays， pension (养老金) and so on. You can check on these later when the hopedfor job is offered.
And if you fail，look upon the interview as an experience in itself. Learn from it.
We wish you good luck and good job hunting. To make a good impression on the interviewer, it is important for you __________.
| A．to walk through the door quickly |
| B．to be a little late for the interview |
| C．to wear your new clothes for the first time |
| D．to remember the interviewer’s name and use it sometimes |
Which of the following can you do during a job interview？
| A．Remain quiet to show your calmness. |
| B．Discuss the pay，holidays and such things with the interviewer. |
| C．Ask the interviewer some personal questions such as age, marriage. |
| D．Be brave enough to say something about your advantage in choosing the job. |
In which order do people usually do these steps before a job interview？
a. Asking a friend to give you a practice interview.
b. Understanding the nature of the organization.
c. Paying attention to your clothes.
d. Arriving at the place of the interview ahead of time.
e. Getting some information from the advisers.
| A．a， e， b， c， d | B．d， c， b， a， e |
| C．b， e， a， c， d | D．b， d， a， c， e |
The underlined sentence “Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job” means ________.
| A．if you are careless，you’re sure to pay some money for the interview |
| B．carelessness might lead to your failure in the interview |
| C．to be successful in job hunting，you should pay for it |
| D．it sometimes needs carelessness to make you feel comfortable |
Global Travel
International tourist arrivals in millions
2005 statisticsAccording to the statistics (统计), which part of the world attracted the most tourists in 2005?
| A．Middle East | B．America | C．Asia and Pacific | D．Europe |
During which interval (间隔) was there the greatest increase of global travel?
| A．Between 2001-2002. | B．Between 2003-2004 |
| C．Between 2002-2003 | D．Between 2004-2005. |
Which is true about the diagram (图表)?
| A．The diagram shows that there will be a steady (稳固的) increase of global travel over the next few years. |
| B．Global travel suffered a slight drop (下降) every year from 2000 to 2003. |
C．The number of tourist s increased by 21 million from 2001 to 2002. |
| D．Tourists from Europe made up half of the total in 2005. |
These two diagrams are mainly about ______________.
| A．different destinations for tourists |
| B．statistics of global travel from 2000 to 2005 |
| C．the prediction (预测) of international tourists arrivals. |
| D．the tendency (趋势) of global travel |