第三部分阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的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。
Who owns the sea? The ships of all countries sail in the open seas. Not long ago, all countries could fish and hunt in the oceans as they pleased. But now, the countries using the sea must work together to protect the animal life in the seas.
In 1870, there were millions of valuable fur seals in the Berling Sea. Ships came from all over the world to kill them.
Man wanted the animals’ fur and their oil from their bodies. By 1930, only about 130,000 seals were left there in the seas and the oceans. Even the hunters themselves knew that something had to be done to protect them, otherwise the seals would die out or disappear from the earth forever.
Four countries owned the land near the seals’ northern home. In 1911, these countries began plans to control seal—hunting. The governments of these four countries, Japan, Russia, Canada and the United States, where the animals rested and gave birth to their young, formulated a policy that only male seals that didn’t have mates were to be divided among the four governments.
Today, large herds of seals swim in the Berling sea again. By working together, the four countries mentioned above have saved the seals in the seas they share.
1..The passage is mainly about ________.
A. the governments of the four countries B. protecting seals
C. the seals’ northern home—the rocky island D. the Berling Sea
2.Why did people hunt or kill seals in the open seas?
A. People wanted to eat the meat. B. The seals were eating too many of the fishes.
C. Their fur and oil were very valuable D. The seals were did much harm at that time
3.The four countries worked together __________.
A. in order to kill more seals B. so as to protect the seal
C. to protect the seals’ rocky island—their northern home
D. in order to kill any seal that was alive in the open sea
4.According to the short passage, which of the following is true?
A. It is important to protect wildlife
B. No more seals can be seen in the Berling Sea
C. Only one country could hunt or kill seals
D. There are no seals in other parts of the world besides the Berling Sea
Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it?
To be sure, people are different. You cannot expect to do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.
Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.
61.With the example of basketball players, the author shows ________.
A.why certain people are poor readers |
B.that there are differences in people’s abilities (能力) |
C.why some people are good basketball players |
D.that good basketball players can be good readers |
62.To improve their reading ability, people should ________.
A.work long and hard | B.take different forms of tests |
C.have special help and practice | D.try different reading materials |
63.The experiments mentioned in the text show that ________.
A.good readers seem to enjoy reading |
B.almost all poor readers can make progress |
C.causes of poor reading were difficult to find out |
D.tests help people improve their reading ability |
64.What does the underlined sentence “many would be in between” mean?
A.It means that many are the best basket players. |
B.It means that many are the worst basket players. |
C.It means that many are standing in the middle of the line. |
D.It means that there are several levels of players in many students. |
65.What’s the purpose of the author’s writing this passage?
A.To encourage people to improve their reading ability. |
B.To suggest that readers should do practice only in reading. |
C.To tell us that readers can’t improve their reading ability without special help. |
D.To tell us that to be a good reader, one should be guided in the right way. |
Young people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special program in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.
Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and fun in work. Some teenagers work in the forests or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills.
There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours some of the teenagers learn photo-taking or drawing. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to pass his free time.
When people live together, they should have rules. In this program the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, “Why did it happen? What should we do about it?”
One of the teenagers has said something about it, “You have to stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.”
56. In one special program in New York State, young and older people_______.
A.don’t work well together |
B.work friendly with each other |
C.teach each other new ways of building houses |
D.spend eight weeks together, working as farmers |
57.All the members work some time every day mainly to________.
A.lead a busy life | B.learn new skills of farming |
C.get used to the life on the farms | D.find useful things and fun in work |
58.Living together,________.
A.the teenagers don’t have to obey the rules |
B.the members have to obey the rules the adults make |
C.the members have no free time but on weekends |
D.the members should not break the rules that they make together |
59.The best title for the passage is________.
A.The Rules of Living Together | B.Life in New York State |
C.Teenagers and Adults Together | D.Free Hours in the Special Work Group |
60.Which one is TRUE?
A.If someone breaks a rule, he will deal with it by himself. |
B.They are free on weekends. |
C.Everyone works one hour each day |
D.The teenagers teach adults skills |
The US first lady Michlle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women in a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released on 19 August.
Michelle Obama debuted at No.40, coming in ahead of Talk Show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.
Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits, remained No.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession lasts.
The list is based on factors such as politics and economic impact ,media reach and career accomplishments.
The chief executives of Dupont and Sunoco are new to the top 10, replacing the Xerox Cop. Chair, who dropped to No. 15, and the former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who fell off the list after leaving office in January.
Rice’s successor, Hillary Clinton, came in at No.36,dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.
Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, retained No.35.
“Woman in power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy(慈善)by making daring and unconventional moves,” Forbes said. “Gone are the days of women feeling they have to stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”
“Highly ambitious women are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience.” The business magazine said.
Merkel , 55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and was successful in retaining power in a federal election on September 27.
Michelle Obama, 45,has won the support of fans for her down-to-earth personality, her views of healthy eating and the arts, and her fashion sense that has seen her grace several best-dressed lists.
41. What does the underlined word “debuted” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Go on stage for the first time . |
B.Make the first public appearance. |
C.Appear on the list for the first time. |
D.Introduce a film to the public for the first time. |
42. Condoleezza Rice was not included in the list probably because ________.
A.she exercised less influence |
B.she kept her new job a secret |
C.she is no longer a public figure |
D.she was silent after resignation |
43. Hillary Clinton ranked 28 last year because __________.
A.she was the former first lady |
B.she was running for president |
C.she frequently appeared in public |
D.she got support from her husband |
44. We learn from the text that powerful women today ______.
A.change their jobs more frequently |
B.are better political leaders than men |
C.are not content with being housewives |
D.have changed their traditional concept |
45. What is the author’s attitude towards Angela Merkel?
A.Admiring. | B.Neutral. | C.Objective. | D.Extreme. |
In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.
The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.
There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.
The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space.
“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.
The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce — all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.
36. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is .
A.named after Manitoba and its shape |
B.intended for international communication |
C.designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size |
D.challenged by university students around the world |
37. According to Mr. Bjomson, .
A.those Manitoba high school students are worth praising |
B.the study of space can be practically made in classrooms |
C.Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space |
D.scientific research is too far away from high school students |
38. The primary purpose of the project is to .
A.find the early signs of earthquakes |
B.relate studies to practical |
C.help high school students study real-world engineering |
D.inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students |
39. Which of the following statements is WRONG?
A.In Canada there are 80 similar satellite programs in all. |
B.These students will have an opportunity to learn more about engineering through the project. |
C.These high school will have a strong love for discovery and be interested in science. |
D.This Win-Cube program is very successful in Canada. |
40. The best title for this passage may be .
A.Manitoba School | B.Win-Cube Program |
C.Space Co-operation | D.Satellite Launching |
“If there is one thing I’m sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation.
The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives — the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do — as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media. They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
31. What is the best title for the passage?
A.The Best Way to Get News | B.The Changes of Media |
C.Make Your Own Newspaper | D.The Future of Newspaper |
32. In the writer’s opinion, in the future, _______.
A.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news |
B.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer |
C.newspapers will cover more scientific research |
D.more and more people will watch TV |
33. What will probably be on in the newspaper made by yourself?
A.Sports and international news. | B.A menu of important news. |
C.The most important news. | D.What you are interested in. |
34. From the passage, we can infer _______.
A.newspapers will win the competition among the different media |
B.newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
C.television will take the place of newspaper |
D.the writer believe some media will die out |
35. The phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph means _______.
A.depend on | B.compete with |
C.fight with | D.kill off |