第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
French people pride themselves on their delicious foods, such as cheese, baguettes and croissants (two kinds of food). In fact, food is an important part of French culture. Families and friends spend hours over the dinner table each night. It is the opposite of the fast – food habit common in other parts of the West.
It’s the reason why the French are very angry that a McDonald’s is opening beneath Paris’s most famous museum: the Louvre (卢浮宫). The mew restaurant will be the 1,142 nd McDonald’s in France, and will open in the underground approach to the museum. But many French people can’t understand why this American chain is opening in the heart of French culture.
However, McDonald’s is paying no notice to the complaint. McDonald’s now has 31,000 chains worldwide. Tourists are hungry, and opening chains in tourist spots pays well.
There is another chain threatening France’s heritage. This time it is coffee rather than burgers. As more and more Starbucks open in Paris, traditional French cafes are forced to close.
The trouble with American companies opening chains throughout the world is the destructive effect they can have on a country’s culture. How can a small, independent coffee shop compete with the multi – billion dollar chain? You can go to a Starbucks in any city in the world, but you can only go to a Parisian café in France.
Responsibility is with the tourists. A McDonald’s wouldn’t open so near the Louvre if it weren’t not going to make money. Similarly, a Pizza Hut wouldn’t overlook (俯瞰) Egypt’s Great Pyramid if no one wants to sit in it. Maybe next time you visit the Great Wall, you should think twice before ordering a Cappuccino in the Starbucks.
51．Why are the French very angry when a McDonald’s is opening beneath the Louvre?
A．Because they will spend many hours in McDonald’s.
B．Because French food culture is very impressive.
C．Because they also have the fast – food habit.
D．Because they are proud of their own food.
52．The McDonald’s will be located in the underground approach to the museum because_______.
A．the complaints of the French are useless
B．opening a chain in tourist spot is rewarding
C．McDonald’s tends to be in the heart of culture
D．it will help to attract more tourists for the museum
53．What is the trouble with American companies opening chains all over the world?
A．The traditional stores of a country are forced to fight back.
B．The traditional stores of a country become dependant.
C．They have negative effect on a country’s culture.
D．The multi – billion dollar chain can’t be matched.
54．The author suggests that the tourists can_______.
A．decide whether the multiple stores of America are successful or not
B．order a Cappuccino in the Starbucks when they visit the Great Wall
C．sit in a Pizza Hut when they visit Egypt’s Great Pyramid
D．enter the McDonald’s when they visit the Louvre
Three months after the government stopped issuing(发放) or renewing permitsfor Internet cafes because of security (安全) concerns, some café owners are having financial(经济的) concerns of their own.
The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the . governmentuntil new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse of the information superhighway, but for cafe owners it’s a business breakdown with no fix in sight.
“I handed in a request to open up an Internet cafe and received the conditions. ” said the businessman Obeidallah. “I rented a place in the Sharafiah district at SR45, 000 and prepared the place with equipment that cost me more than SRI 00,000. When I went to the local government after finishing everything, I was surprised to find that they’d stopped issuing permits for Internet cafes. ”
Having an Internet cafe without Internet is much like having a coffee shop without coffee. "I’m avoiding closing the place, but it's been more than three months with the situation ongoing as it is,” Obeidallah said “Who will bear the losses caused by the permit issue?”
The decision took many cafe owners by surprise. “I asked to open an Internet cafe, and I was handed a list of all the things that were needed to follow through, such as a sign for the place filling out forms,” said Hassan Al-Harbi.
“I did all that was asked and rented a place . And after the Haj vacation I went to the local government and they surprised me , saying that there are new rules that forbid the issuing of any more Internet cafe permits and that one can't even renew his permit. I’ve lost more than SR80,000, "Al-Harbi added.
As for the government, officials say a method to deal with it is on the way, but security concerns come before profit (盈利).The government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes ____
| A．to prevent misuse of new safeguards in Internet cafes. |
| B．to make cafe owners earn less profit from their business. |
| C．to stop the use of the information superhighway on Internet. |
| D．to make sure of the proper use of the information superhighway. |
The government’s decision led to the fact that many cafe owners ____.
| A．suffered heavy financial losses |
| B．asked to open up Internet cafes |
| C．continued to operate Internal cafes |
| D．asked the government for payment. |
The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “on the way” means ____.
| A．to be studied |
| B．to be put into practice. |
| C．to be changed |
| D．to be improved |
The cafe owners found the governments decision ____.
| A．surprising and unacceptable |
| B．understandable and acceptable |
| C．reasonable but surprising |
| D．surprising but acceptable |
A Paul Zindel’s death on March 27,2003 ended the brilliant life of a famous writer.
Not only did Paul Zindel win a Pulitzer Prize as well as an Obie Prize for his 1970 play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, but he was one of the earliest writers in the field of contemporary (当代的) literature for young adults (成人). The Pigman, published in 1968. is still one of the most well-known and widely-taught novels in the genre, the American Library Association has named it one of the 100 Best of the Best books for Young Adults published between 1967 and 1992, and Zindel’s autobiography. The Pigman and Me, was among the 100 Best of the Best Books published for teenagers during the last part of the twentieth century. Six of Zindel’s books, in fact, have been voted the Best Books for Young Adults, and most of his recent horror books—such as The Doom Stone and Rats—have been chosen as Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Clearly, he was a writer who knew how to interest contemporary children. Recognizing that, the American Library Association in 2002 honored Paul Zindel with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize for his lifetime achievements , and later that same year he was presented with the ALAN Prize for his contributions to Young Adult Literature. With his passing, young readers, teachers, and librarians have lost a great friend.Which of Paul Zindel’s books was the most popular with young adults in the20th century?
| A．The Pigman. |
| B．The Doom Stone. |
| C．The Pigman and Me. |
| D．The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. |
Why was Paul Zindel honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Prize?
A. His books were widely read by children.
B. His books were interesting and helpful to adults.
C. He made great contributions-to contemporary literature.
D. He wrote a number of horror books for young adults.When did Paul Zindel win the ALAN Prize?
| A．In 2002 |
| B．In 2003 |
| C．Between 1967 and 1992 |
| D．Between 2002 and 2003 |
Choose the correct statements from the following according to the passage.
a. The Pigman and Me was one of the Best Books for teenagers.
b. Zindel was one of the earliest writers who wrote for adults only.
c. The Doom Stone and Rats are not popular with young adults.
d. Zindel was given four prizes for literature before be died.
e. At least eight of Zindel’s books were very popular in his times.
| A．c, d, e | B．a, b, c |
| C．a. b. d | D．a, d, e |
Maurice Sendak's children's book，Where the Wild Things Are，published in 1963，has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year.
The book's main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper.Before long，Max's room magically becomes a forest，and he sails away to a land where monsters live.Max isn't scared，though，and becomes king of the wild things，but after a while，he begins feeling homesick.Max sails back home and his supper is still hot when he arrives in his bedroom.
Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop creativity and imagination. Melina Davis，an education professor，said she likes how the book contains a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves，” she said.
The book contains a few of larger words that some parents worry may confuse children，but experts say those words help improve children's reading skills and challenge them.
Davis said the book is well written which helps kids get involved in the story. “The book talks about what all children go through，like ‘I was naughty but my mommy still loves me'” Davis said.
The book also encourages children to face their fears.“I think it's really good to show that Max is friends with the monsters，” Davis said.“Kids can find out monsters aren't always the thing under the bed that's going to scare them.I think this is good because it shows that the children can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”
Since the book has been successful throughout the years，a movie was recently made and many people are excited to see it.Davis said she thinks the movie will be wonderful but it might be a little scary for younger children.“You don't want bad dreams over a book that's extremely wonderful'” Davis said.Teachers and professors like the book Where the Wild Things Are because it helps children ________.
| A．learn to draw their own pictures |
| B．understand their own fear |
| C．develop more quickly |
| D．become more imaginative |
What is the intention of using the larger words in the book?
| A．To add to the difficulty while children are reading. |
| B．To help challenge the children's reading skills. |
| C．To cause the children some confusion. |
| D．To help children get involved in the story. |
Which of the following is TRUE about the book?
| A．The character Max is brave enough in the story. |
| B．Max was sent to the forest as punishment. |
| C．It is suitable for people of all ages. |
| D．It is the most popular children's book ever published. |
What does Davis think of the movie?
| A．She thinks children of all ages will love it. |
| B．She encourages children to see it to fight against their fear. |
| C．She worries that it might be too frightening for some children. |
| D．She believes it will be a better choice for children than the book. |
What's the author's purpose in writing the passage?
| A．To suggest ways to improve children's reading. |
| B．To comment on a famous children's book. |
| C．To encourage children to read scary stories. |
| D．To introduce a movie based on a children's book. |
In many countries today，laws protect wildlife.In India the need for such protection was realized centuries ago.
About 300 B．C.an Indian writer described forests that were somewhat like national parks today.The killing of game animals was carefully governed.Some animals were fully protected.Within the forest，nobody was allowed to cut trees，burn wood，or trap animals for their furs.Animals that became dangerous to human visitors were trapped or killed outside the park，so that other animals would not become uneasy.
The need for wildlife protection is greater now than ever before.About a thousand sorts of animals are in danger of extinction，and the speed at which they are being destroyed has been putting_on.With mammals(哺乳类动物)，for example，the speed of extinction is now about one sort every year；from A. D．1 to 1800，the speed was about one sort every fifty years.Everywhere，men are trying to solve the problem of saving wildlife while caring for the world's growing population.This report says that the need for protecting wildlife________.
| A．is met in many countries today |
| B．was understood centuries ago |
| C．is carried out in forests as well as in national parks |
| D．was described by an Indian writer about 2,300 years ago |
The report says that in Indian forests long ago________.
| A．hunters were given permits to hunt game |
| B．no killing of animals was allowed |
| C．only dangerous animals were killed |
| D．the killing of game animals was forbidden |
According to the report，men trying to save wildlife are thinking about ________as well.
| A．the animals in national parks |
| B．stricter laws against hunting |
| C．the trees in the forests |
| D．the needs of people |
The underlined phrase “putting on” in the third paragraph probably means ________.
| A．slowing down | B．rising |
| C．growing up | D．going on |
The growth of the world's population means________.
| A．greater danger to wild life |
| B．people like animals better |
| C．over a thousand sorts of animals are extinct |
| D．only one sort of animal is extinct every year |
Sure，it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes，it's good to get along well with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.
In fact，kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them do their best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone to turn to with problems，such as problems with learning or school issues(问题)．
Here is a question：what if you don't get along with your teachers？In fact，teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes(个性冲突)，which can happen between any two people.If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better，he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen.By dealing with a problem like this，you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However if a certain teacher isn't your favorite，you can still have a successful relationship with her or him，especially ________.Here are some of those responsibilities(责任)：
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right stationery，books，and completed assignments(作业)．
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best，whether it's a classroom assignment，homework，or a test.The passage is written for ________.
| A．students | B．teachers |
| C．advisers | D．parents |
According to the passage，getting along well with your teachers will make you ________.
| A．have no problems with study |
| B．get a better seat in the classroom |
| C．get the best scores in the exams |
| D．have more pleasant time in the classroom |
The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refers to ________.
| A．the happy time you have in the classroom |
| B．getting along very well with classmates |
| C．a better relationship between you and your teacher |
| D．the disappearance of personality differences |
“________”can be filled in the blank.
| A．if you fulfill(履行)your basic responsibilities as a student |
| B．if you are thought of as a good student |
| C．if you know some basic social skills |
| D．if you are easygoing and helpful |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A．The importance of friendship in schools. |
| B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers. |
| C．Studying skills for students. |
| D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers. |