2013年云南省高中英语会考 阅读理解

IV. 阅读理解

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A

Copenhagen is one of best bicycle cities in the world – but the plan is to make it even better by building a lot of new green bicycle lanes around

Copenhagen .This means that bikes will by separated from motorized traffic, which will make it safer and easier for the cyclists to get around.

Copenhagen is now officially the first Bike City in the world. Last year, it was also voted the “Best city for cycling” and the “World’s most livable city ”. The Danes are well-known for their love of cycling. It really is a biking heaven for the cyclists in Copenhagen with over 390kilometes of bike lanes.

The Danish cycle-culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Copenhageners have used bicycles to transport themselves to work since the 1880s. Back then ,commuting by bike was the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to move around the city—and it still is.

A growing number of cities around the world also eager to become cities of bicycles, as part of a strategy on sustainable（可持续性的）development and the desire to become green cities. The development of cycle path networks makes a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions (排放) in Copenhagen, for

example, cyclists are saving the city 90000 tons of CO2 emission annually.

根据短文内容 ，判断一下句子的正（T）误（F）。

（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）

1. Copenhagen is planning to build 390 kilometers of green bicycle lanes.

2. Copenhagen already has some bicycle lanes for cyclists.

3. The Danes have recently started to get around Copenhagen by bike.

4. Many cities in the world are also interested in developing bicycle lanes networks.

5. The bicycle is an environment friendly means of transport.

B

Microblogging （微博）is a type of blog that lets users publish short text update. A microblog differs from a tradition blog in that its content is typically smaller in size. Microblogs allow users to exchange small elements of content such as short sentence, individual images, or video links. These small messages are sometimes called microposts.

As with traditional blogging, microbloggers post about topics from the simple,

such as “What I`m doing right now,” to the thematic, such as“sports cars.” Commercial microblogs also exist, to promote websites, services or products. Stars can also make use of this medium to build positive image and adverse their films and albums.

As a socialized platform, microblog is a good way for us to communicate with others. You can choose whoever to pay attention to. Then his or her news will appear in your space. At the same time, you can also report interesting matters in your microblog. Then you can leave messages and share your happiness and sorrow with others. You can send your information anywhere and anytime. We can not deny that microblog has changed our lives. Just as Li Kaifu said in his book, “Microblog changes everything.”

根据短文内容 ，从ABCD四个选项中选出能问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共3题；每小题2分 满分6分）

6.Microblog is similar to traditional blog in that ___________

A. it allows users to exchange microposts B. it has a wide range of topics

C. it is for private use only D. it lets users send very short texts

7.Microblog can NOT be used to ___________

A. promote a product B. advertise an album

C. communicate with others D. read an e-book

8. What does the author think of microblog ？

A. It is too time-saving. B. It is something life-changing.

C. It is too limited. D. It is developing rapidly.

C

This is an excerpt from a speech by Steve Jobs ( former CEO of Apple ) delivered to graduates of Stanford University . I was lucky --- I found what I loved to do earl in life .

Woz and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was twenty. We worked hard , and in ten years Apple had grown fro just the two of us into a $2 billion company with over 4,000 employees . And I had just turned thirty . Then I got fired . I was out .

I really didn’t know what to do for a few months . I even thought about running away from Silicon Valley (硅谷) . But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did . And so I decided to start over .

I didn’t see it then , but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of beginner again , less sure about everything . It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life .

Being fired from Apple was an awful tasting medicine , but I guess the patient needed it . Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick . Don’t lose faith . You’ve got to find what you love . If you haven’t found it yet , keep looking until you find it . Don’t settle .

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成给句子的最佳答案。（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）

9. What happened to Steve Jobs when he was thirty ?

A. He was bored by his work .

B. He had leave Apple Computer Incorporation .

C. He started his first business .

D. He suffered from a disease .

10. How did Jobs feel about his being fired from Apple ?

A. It turned out to be a good thing .

B. It forced him to be hard-working .

C. It made him lose interest in computers .

D. It was like a bitter medicine to a healthy man .

11. Jobs advised the Stanford graduates to _________________ .

A. stick to what they are doing

B. always have faith in friends

C. start their career early

D. know what they love to do

D

When war broke out between Spain and the United States , it was very necessary to communicate quickly with General(将军) Garcia , who was somewhere in the mountains of Cuba(古巴) --- no one knew where . The President must secure his cooperation , and quickly .

What to do ！

Someone said to the President , “ A fellow by the name of Rowan will find

Garcia for you , if anybody can . ”

Rowan was sent for and given a letter to be delivered to Garcia . How he took the letter , in four days landed by night off the coast of Cuba from an open boat , disappeared into the jungle , in three weeks came out on the other side of the Island , and had delivered his letter to Garcia , are things I have no special desire now to tell in detail .

The point I wish to make is this : Rowan was given a letter to be delivered to Garcia ; Rowan took the letter and did not ask , “ Where is he ? ” He was loyal to a trust . He acted quickly and concentrated the energies : do the thing --- “ Carry a message to Garcia ! ”

My heart goes out to the man who , when given a letter for Garcia , quietly takes it , without asking any idiotic (白痴的) questions , but delivers it . This man is wanted in every city , town and village — in every office , shop , store and factory . The world cries out for such : he is needed , and needed badly — the man who can carry a message to Garcia .

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）

12. Who is Garcia ?

A. President of the USA . B. A soldier of Cuba .

C. A mailman . D. A general .

13. What did Rowan do when given a letter to be delivered ?

A. He started out quickly . B. He asked some questions .

C. He refused to risk . D. He gave it to someone else .

14. What is the author’s attitude toward Rowan ?

A. He laughed at Rowan . B. He praised Rowan’s deed .

C. He blamed Rowan . D. He doubted Rowan’s ability .

15. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage ?

A. A Touching Story B. A General and a Soldier

C. Carry a Message to Garcia D. Traveling in the Jungle

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A

For the visitors planning to pay a visit to Vancouver, Canada, here are some of its most popular places that you won’t want to miss.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great experience offered British Columbia (BC). Located in North Vancouver, it’s just a drive away from Downtown. Around 450 feet long, and 230 feet high, its view of BC’s natural wonders will leave you speechless.

Canada Place

Canada Place is by far one of Vancouver’s most famous landmarks (地标). It is a combination of hotels, conference centers, and cruise ship terminals. With its amazing architecture, it is the city’s most attractive sight, and is sure to be a hot spot for tourists.

Science World

Science World, another of this city’s most well known architectural designs, is an exciting destination of scientific delights. Entertaining for doth children and adults, this organization has found a new and interesting way to make science fun for all generations. It regularly exhibits educational movies on its huge IMAX theatre screen.

Gastown

Gastown is one of Vancouver’s best preserved historical areas. With its

cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets, it has a natural charm and is like a step back in time. Apart from its visual appeal, it has a nice selection of Canadian and Aboriginal souvenir shops.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正（T）误（F）。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

1. This passage gives advice on what to see in Vancouver.

2. Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in BC.

3. Canada Place attracts tourists with its natural wonders.

4. Science World is a place designed for children.

5. Gastown will interest people who like to study history.

B

Do you prefer British English or American English? Here are opinions from our readers.

Andy: Well, being in Britain for 3 years now from New Zealand I’ve come to realize that a lot of British people pronounce words how Americans do. But in saying I guess the more educated British people do not pronounce words the way some Americans do. So, I prefer Educated British English.

Bill: Well, I am studying English and I think British English sounds funny and I prefer American sounds. Although I can tell that everyone else in my class loves British pronunciation and thinks American English is less pretty or even ugly. I don’t agree at all, though.

Cindy: At first British English accent sounds better and wonderful but then it gets annoying, so I love American English.

Dale: I prefer the British accent. It sounds like someone reading a poem. I just like the pronunciation of the British people, very clear and sounds like music! British accent is more musical.

Edward: When I listen to the BBC announcers, I notice that they’re exploding the letters out, not pronouncing them, And some British people from the North of England or Scot-land speak with strange accents. I mean it is difficult to understand their English.

Frank: As a matter of fact, English for International Communication is very much like American accent. I love the American accent.

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共3小题；每小题6分）

6. How many of the readers said they preferred British English?

A. Andy. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

7. Which reader didn’t state clearly which pronunciation he or she preferred?

A. Andy. B. Bill. C. Cindy. D. Edward.

8. Which is a reason why some readers like American English better?

A. Most educated people speak American English.

B. American English is very funny.

C. American English is more popular in international communication.

D. American speak with with strange accents.

C

It was 3:30 in the morning and 8-year-old Walt Disney was doing what he did at that time every morning — rolling hundreds of newspapers he would soon deliver in his neighborhood.

It was hard work for a little kid who had to go to school, then deliver another round in the evening. But delivering papers beat picking apples for a living. That’s what he’d been doing before, on his family’s failing farms in Missouri.

Walt Disney, born in December, 1901, never had time for a childhood. As a result, he spent all of his adult life attempting to invent one for himself. In the process — almost by accident — he created wonderful childhood memories for generation after generation of children worldwide.

When the Disney moved to Chicago, Walt signed up for cartooning classes, working three part-time jobs to pay for them. At 24, he created a cartoon character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, which was a great success. He then shifted his attention to mice, or one particular mouse called Mickey. And Mickey Mouse became an overnight success.

Success followed success, but Walt Disney pushed himself even harder. He produced Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, for which he won a special Oscar. After the Second World War, Walt came up with the idea of Disneyland. Everyone said it was too costly a dream, but he wouldn’t listen. His great world of fantasy opened on July 17, 1955. In the next seven weeks, more than one million people walked into Disneyland. The man who had spent a painful childhood now watched other people enjoy the perfect childhood world that he had created.

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）

9. What can be said about Disney’s childhood?

A. Hard but enjoyable. B. Boring and unhappy.

C. Tiring but joyful. D. Good and unforgettable.

10. Which was Disney’ s first successful cartoon character?

A. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. B. Mickey Mouse.

C. Snow White. D. Donald Duck.

11. According to the passage, Disney .

A. was given two Oscars for his cartoons

B. was successful but not happy

C. stopped making cartoons after World War II

D. created Disneyland, a perfect childhood world

D

WASHINGTON, Aug.25--American astronaut Neil Armstrong,the first man ever to set foot on the moon, has died at the age of 82, his family said on Saturday.

“We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away,” the family said in a statement.

Armstrong was undergo a heart-bypass surgery earlier this month to relieve blocked coronary arteries.

Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11spacecraft that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969 and has been best remembered by saying “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Armstrong and his fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin spent two and a half hours walking on the moon, collecting samples, conducting experiments and taking photographs, while astronaut Michael Collins remained in the command module.

U.S President Barack Obama lamented the death of Armstrong,calling him a man “among the greatest of American heroes -- not just of his time, but od all time.”

“When Neil stepped foot on the surface of the moon for the first time,he delivered a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten,” the president said in a statement.

Born on Aug.5,1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Armstrong served in the U.S. Navy and joined the Korean War before becoming an astronaut. After the war, he served as a test pilot. He left NASA a year after the Apollo 11 mission to become a professor of engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最

佳答案。（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）

12.What type of write is the text?

A.A biography B.A new story C.A science report D.A book review

13.Neil Armstrong was __________.

A.a scientist who commanded the Apollo 11

B.a professor of space at a university

C.a soldier who became a war hero

D.an astronaut who fist set foot on the moon

14.What happened to Armstrong on July 20,1969?

A.He received a heart surgery.

B.He walked on the surface of the moon

C.He started to serve in the US navy

D.He became a test pilot

15.How did president Obama react to Armstrong’s death?

A.He called it a great loss of the country

B.He sang high praise of his contribution

C.He regretted not having met him

D.He promised he would always remember Armstrong

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A

Most of have experienced trouble sleeping properly. If sleep problems occur regularly and affect your daily life, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders cause more than just sleepiness. Poor quality sleep can have a negative effect on your energy, emotional balance, and health. if you’re experiencing sleeping problems, learn about the symptoms of common sleep disorders, what you can do to help yourself and when to see a doctor.

It’s not normal to common sleepy during the day, to have problems getting to sleep at night, or to wake up feeling tired.If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms on a regular basis, you may be dealing with a sleep disorder.

Do you feel irritable or sleepy during the day?

Do you have difficulty staying awake when sitting still, watching television or or reading?

Do you fall asleep or feel very tired while driving?

Do you often get told by others that you look tired?

Do you feel like you have to take a nap almost every day?

Do you require tea or coffee to keep yourself going?

If you answer”yes” to any of the previous questions, you may have a sleep disorder.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正（T）误（F）.

1.Most people suffer from sleep disorder regularly.

2.There are some symptoms for common sleep disorder.

3.It is normal to have you feel sleepy.

4.You need to see a doctor when you feel sleepy.

5.If you often fall asleep when driving, you may have a sleep disorder.

B

When Dr jane Goodall was a kid growing up in England, she dreamed of one day living among wild animals. That opportunity came when Goodall was 26 years old. Goodall moved to the African country and spent 25 years there. What she learned about chimpanzees fascinated people all over the world.

After studying animals for the first part of her career, jane Goodall began working to protect not only chimpanzees,but all creatures. Her new book, “hope for animals and their world,”is a collection of conservation success stories. Time for kids talked to Goodall about her book and her advice for young people.

TFK: what inspired you to write a book a book about conservation success stories?

Dr Goodall: because of all my travels, i meet they show they show that we can turn things around.

TFK:why are these stories important?

Goodall : there are a lot of young people who are going out and wanting to save species, and they are so often told, “give up . It”s hopeless.” and if we have that attitude, then soon there will be nothing left.

TFK:HOW should kids who want to help get started?

Goodall: join roots and shoots. It gives therm an opportunity to interact with other young people. The website at www.rootsandshoots. org is a way for them to learn more.

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

6.According to the passage, jane Goodall ________

A.spent 25 years in Arica studying chimpanzees

B.is only interested in chimpanzee research

C.Wrote a new book about what she learned about what she learned about chimpanzees

D.Finds it hopeless to protect wild animals

7. In the interview , dr Goodall was asked questions about ________

A.her career as a biologist

B.the development of her research

C.her new book and her advice to kids

D.her recent trip to Africa

8 .Dr Goodall wrote the conservation stories _________

A.to give hope to people who want to save species

B.to warn people know want to save species

C.to instruct children on animal animal conservation

D.to let people know about a website

C

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions ) about visiting hong Kong:

Q:When is the best time to visit hong Kong ?

A:Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination . It enjoys a mid climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from may to mid- September, wild the weather from may from may to mid-September, can be hot .a bout 80% of hong Kong”s rainfall occurs between may and September with August usually the wettest month.

Q: Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?

A: visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days to 180 days,depending on nationality .you may cheek with the Hong Kong immigration Department for details of visa requirements.

Q:How is the local public transport?

A:Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, with most transportation air-conditioned. Depending on where you are going ,you have a choice of MTR,train, buses,trams, ferries and taxis. The clean and efficient means of transport cover all areas of Hong Kong, and have signs in english and Chinese .

Q:Is Hong Kong safe for visitor?

A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence. To ensure your stay is a pleasant one, always take care of your belongings.

Q:Is English widely spoken?

A:Yes,particularly in places frequently visited by visitors. You should have no problem communicating with people in most hotels, shops, restaurants and even some taxis.

根据短文内容，从A,B,C,D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

9. If you want to enjoy in pleasant weather, wen can you visit Hong Kong ?

A.in spring or summer.

B.in autumn or winter.

C.in spring or autumn .

D.in summer or winter.

10.How many of Hong Kong ’s means of transport are mentioned ?

A.Four . B.Five C.six . D.seven.

11.What can we know about Hong Kong from the FAQs?

A.Visas are required for most visitors to Hong Kong .

B. Hong Kong is a safe place for visitors .

C.The use of English is quite limited

D.The public transport means have signs in Chinese only.

D

BILL PERKINS, a Democratic state senator (参议员) of the USA, has introduced legislation (立法) that would ban eating in the New York City subway system and fine first-time violators $250 ( twice that for repeat offenders ). Mr. Pekins argued, not unreasonably,that eat on the subway breeds rats.

Currently ,some cities in China are also considering food ban on subway trains, which has sparked a heated discussion.Some people say food should be banned because of the trash and rats it attracts. And, garbage from food can cause track fires, Beyond these concerns, food can also result in quarrels and even fist fights, as was discovered last week by one passenger who criticized a woman eating steamed stuffed bun on the subway.

However, some others are opposed to the idea. They argue that people like eating in the train in the morning because they don’t have enough tome to eat at their house or restaurants.Sometimes that may be the only time or meal a per son may be able to eat especially when traveling long distances, besides,there are sick people , who do require food at certain times to maintain blood-sugar levels.

Personally,I’m against the ban because of the huge inconvenience it would cause, and the expense involve in enforcing (实行) it .Still, I think we all need to have responsibility to try to treat our subway system and fellow riders with respect, and that extends to food as well.

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共4小题：每小题2分，满分8分）

12.What did Senator Bill Pekins suggest?

A.Stopping food from being brought to the subway trains.

B.Fining those who eat on the subway system.

C.Making a law to ban eating in the New York subway system .

D.Killing rats in the subway system.

13.One reason for China’s to consider a similar food ban is that food may _______.

A.bring dangers and illness B.pollute the air and water

C.cause quarrels and even fights D.attract more passengers

14.Those who disagree with the ban argue that if eating is banned on the subway ,_______.

A.some people will have to go without breakfast

B.they will not be able to travel long distances

C.people will have low blood-sugar levels

D.bad manners will not be criticized

15.The author seems to agree that _______.

A.eating ought to be banned on the subway

B.it is expensive to carry out the food ban

C.table manners are unimportant in a subway train

D.eating in public is not related to respecting others

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A

Thousands of fans, now in their late teens and early twenties ,grew up alongside Harry potter .While he fought wizards and struggled through magic school , they battled middle school bullies (欺负) and exams .

The stories have a special meaning for teenage fans____particularly those who are “Harry;s age ”. The harry potter movies are no longer an evening ’s entertainment but that oe a lifetime .Ten beauty of the stories lies not in the supernatural effects , but in happiness ,peace and good feelings among friends and family.

In the spotlight ,as always ,is Harry’s creator ,J.K.Rowling,the woman who dreamed up the adventurous stroy and wrote it to the final page.

By now over 400 million Harry Potter books have been sold and translated into more then 65 languages .Ten whole movies series has earned more than $7 billion around ten world the last one alone has become the world’s most profitable movie series .

根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正（T)误(F)。

1.Harry Potter stories have inspired many children in their childhood.

2.What really attracts the fans is Harry Potter’ s magic power .

3.J.K.Rowling is not so famous as Harry Potter.

4.Harry Potter books and movies are both very successful .

5.Harry Potter movies have come out in over 65 languages.

B

For many of us ,British author J.K.Rowling represents success .She created the hugely popular boy wizard Harry potter series and her personal fortune is said to be larger than that of the British Queen .However ,she delivered a speech for the Harvard commencement (毕业典礼）about failure;

I have decided to talk to you about the benefits of failure .

What feared most for myself at your age was not poverty .but failure .However ,the fact that your are graduating from Harvard suggests that you are not very familiar with failure.

A mere seven years after my graduation day ,I had suffered great failure .A short-lived marriage had come to an end and I was jobless, a lane parent ,and as poor as it is possible to be in modern Britain ,without being homeless .

Now,I am not going to tell you that failure is fun .So why do I talk about the benefits of failure ?Simply because failure meant so much to me.

I stopped pretending to myself that i was anything other than what I was ,and began to direct alive ,and I Still had a daughter whom I loved ,and i had an old typewriter and a big idea . And so this way I rebuilt my life .I discovered that a strong will and more discipline than i had suspected.

根据短文内容，从A.B.C.D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案

6.In paragraph 1, J.K Rowling is described as____________

A.a famous businesswoman B.a wealthy mother

C.a successful writer D.agood leader

7.Rowling said to the Harvard graduates that _________________

A.failure is great fun B failure has its benefits

C.failure is mother of success D failure is unavoidable in life

8.What did Rowling learn from failure ?

A .She no longer pretended and rebuilt her life

B. She began to focus on her family.

C.She discovered the beauty of the world

D.She cane to understand life in a different way.

C

How do scientists measure happiness? There are lots of tools out there , but they all take three basic approaches . Try these happiness tests yourself to explore what makes you happier .

1.Ask People How Happy They Are

There are lots of tools that use this approach to measure .If a person thinks he is happy ,he probably is. One of the most common is the life satisfaction

survey .This is a short series of questions that ask people rate their satisfaction with life on a scale of 1 to 7 or 1 to 10.Much of the information collected on the circumstances that lead to happiness was gathered using this approach .

2.Observe Happy People

Some of the early happiness research is based on a study that followed women from the 1960 Mills College yearbook .The researchers studied the pictures and picked out the women who had ‘genuine’ smiles ,that followed all the women through their lives .The women with one of many examples were more researchers use direct observation to measure happiness levels.

3.Measure physiology

Scientist have observed common physical side effects of happiness. From brain waves,

To hormone levels ,to heart rate and blood pressure ,happiness carries markers in the body ,One simple tool that uses this approach is a mood rings change color whit the temperature of your fingers .Warmer hands track to a happier and more relaxed mood.

Now that you know how to a happiness , try these techniques to be happier now and see how much of an effect you can have.

根据短文内容，从A.B.C..D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案

9.What is the text mainly about ?

A. The possibility to measure happiness .

B The techniques to measure happiness.

C. The exploration of measuring happiness.

D The tests of a happiness course.

10.What can be used to measure happiness?

A The life satisfaction survey.

B.Picking out the unhappy people

C checking people blood sugar

D.Giving a test on physiology.

11.Mood rings are used by researchers to________

A.Mark the blood pressure of the body

B.Directly observe happy people

C.Measure the temperatures of the fingers

D.Collect information about the smiles.

D

Social workers help people overcome problems and make their lives better .They might work with people who are homeless ,sick ,or having family problems .Or they help students who are having trouble in school .

One of the ways social workers help is by finding resources for people .For someone with family difficulties ,social workers might find a parenting class or support group .For a home less person ,they might find a place to live and a career training program .For a student .they might find a mentor or a learning disability expert.

There are three main types of sociol work.

Child ,family , and school social workers .Some of these workers find foster homes for abused or neglected children .Other social workers help with adoptions . Social workers in schools give students and teachers advice about learning problems , behavior problems , and social problems . Other social workers help elderly people and their families.

Medical and public health social workers . These workers help people who are sick or who have health problems for a long time .They give advice to people and their families about how to deal with being sick .They also find services to help ,such as nutrition classes or nursing care.

Mental health and substance abuse social workers ,These workers are sometimes called clinical social workers .They help people with mental illness ,upset feelings ,or drug or alcohol abuse .They might provide talk therapy to people in order to identify their problems and find ways they can get better.

No matter what their focus is , many social workers like their work,but it can be hard to deal with people who are upset or having trouble.

根据短文内容，从A.B.C.D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

12. On the whole , the aim of social work is to _____

A.find resources for people B.help people find a place to live

C.make people live better D. find services to help people

13.A social worker may help a homeless person to find__________

A.a career training course B.a support group

C a parenting class D.a learning disability expert

14.Social workers may help neglected children to ____________-

A.give advice to their families B.find a foster

C.Solve behavior problems D.identify their problems

15.Which type of social workers work with people addicted to drugs?

A.Child social workers . B.Public health social workers

C.Mental health social workers D.Substance abuse social workers

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A

The kiwifruit,or often shortened to kiwi in many parts of the world,is an edible berry.It is a small fruit,approximately 3 inches long and weighing about four ounces.The most common kiwifruit is oval,about the size of a large hen's egg.

It has a dull brown-green skin and bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny,black seeds.The fruit has c soft texture and a sweet but unique flavor similar to strawberries,melons and bananas.yet with its own unique flavor. Today it is a commercial crop in several countries,such as Italy,New Zealand,Chile,Greece and

France.

Also known as the Chinese gooseberry,the fruit was renamed for export marketing reasons in the 1950s.The present name \"kiwifruit\" comes from the kiwi---a brown flightless bird and New Zealand’s national symbol.Kiwi is also a colloquial name for New Zealanders.

Packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent of orange,the bright green flesh of the kiwifruit with tiny black seeds adds dramatic tropical to any fruit salad.California kiwifruit is available November through May, while the New Zealand crop hits the market June through October making fresh kiwis available year round.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正（T）误（F）。

1.The kiwifruit is also called kiwi,the same name for a kind of bird.

2.The kiwifruit tastes very different from strawberries.

3.The kiwifruit is originally known as the Chinese gooseberry.

4.The word \"kiwi\" can be used to refer to a citizen of New Zealand

5.Kiwifruit is only grown in New Zealand and some European countries.

B

In certain countries of the world，the king or queen is still the head country。The UK is one of these countries。So that does the British royal family(皇室) represent for the British people today? Well，a large number of things。The royal family are of course a part of British history and tradition。They still have an important and meaning for many people today。It just wouldn’t feel the same if there were no royal family。In addition to that，the queen has important formal duties：

●as head of the state，the Queen represents the UK on visits other would leaders to visit the UK。

●as head of the armed force，only the Queen can declare when the UK is at war or when the war is over。

●as head of the Church of England。

Not just the Queen，the royal family spend a great deal of their time traveling up and there should be royal family。Sometimes the press and media criticize（批评）the royal family as well。One criticism is that the British people should not have to pay for the royal through their taxes。Another is that the Buckingham Palace should be open to the public more often，in order to pay for the building repairs that are necessary。

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）

6.Today，the British royal still represents____of the UK。

A.the honour and pride B.history and tradition

C.function and law D.politics and culture

7.Which is one of the Queen’s formal duties？

A.Visiting foreign countries. B.Fighting in wars.

C.Writing government documents. D.Repairing the church.

8.Why are royal family criticized by the press and media？

A.Because the royal don’t do anything for the country.

B. Because more people want to visit Buckingham Palace.

C. Because some people don’t want their taxes to be used for the royal family.

D. Because the Queen is too meet busy to meet with her people.

C

Homeschooling is the education of children at home, typically by parents

sometimes by tutors rather than in public or private school. As a matter of fact, most childhood education occurred within the family or community.

Homeschooling is a legal choice for patents in developed countries to provide their children with a learning environment at home. Parents see many reasons for homeschool, including better test result, improved instruction, to help the public system with fewer kids, poor public school environment, religious reasons, improved character development, the expense of private education, and objections(反对) to what is taught locally in public school.

Homeschooling can also be a choice for families living in remote(遥远) locations, living abroad, and to allow for more traveling. Also many young athletes and actors are taught at home, where a coach or tutor is with the child for many years and then knows the child very well.

In some places, an approved curriculum(课程) is required if children are to be home-schooled. In some cases a liberal arts(文科) education is provided.

9. Home-schooled children are usually taught by________.

A. teachers or neighbors B. parents or tutors

C. coaches or tutors D. instructions or officials

10. According to the text, some parents choose to homeschool their children

because ________.

A. they are tired of talking their children to and from school

B. their children are too naughty to go to a regular school

C. they are not satisfied with what is taught at local public school

D. they have too many children to feed and educate

11. Which of the following is TRUE about homeschooling according to the text?

A. Homeschooling is still illegal in developed countries.

B. Athletes and actors can not be home-schooled.

C. There is no curriculum for home-schooled children.

D. Some parents have to home-school their children when living abroad.

D

My passage into eighties a few weeks ago gave me a moment’s reflection and the thought that I should watch how others in this situation have been affected. After a while it seemed to me that the first 80 years are the hardest.

Once you reach 80, everyone wants to carry your baggage and help you up steps. If you forget your name or anybody else’s name, or an appointment or your own telephone number or promise to be three places at the same time, or you can’t remember how many grandchildren you have,you only need to explain that you are 80.

Being 80 is a lot better than being 70. At 70,people are mad at you for everything .At 80, you have a perfect excuse no matter what you do. If you act foolishly, it’s your second child-hood. Everybody is looking for symptoms (症状) of your failure of the brain.

Being 70 is not fun at all. At that age they expect you to retire to a house in Florida and complain about your arthritis (关节炎) and you ask everybody to stop mumbling (咕哝) because you can’t understand them. (Actually your hearing is about 50% gone).

If you survive until you are 80, everybody is surprised that you are still alive. They treat you with respect just for having lived so long. Actually they seem surprised that you can walk and talk sensibly.

So please, folks, try to make it to 80. It’s the best time of life. People forgive you for anything. In response to the question of what years were the most difficult , an 80-year-old responded “those between 10 and 70.”

Life begins at 80.

12. According to the passage, how old is the author now?

A. Sixty B. Seventy C. Eighty D. Not known

13. What does the author say people do to an eighty-year-old man?

A. They are often mad at him. B. They offer help to him

C. They talk loudly to him D. They make fun of him

14. What problem do the 80-year-olds often have according to Paragraph 2?

A. They are not respected by other people B. They are afraid of death.

C. They can’t understand many things. D. They are often forgetful.

15. The author wrote this passage in a ______ way.

A. humorous B.serious C.negative D.passive

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A

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

There is no doubt that China is a country with high moral values. It has never attacked another country, has one of the lowest rates of violent crimes and is deeply concerned with the social and economic welfare of its people.

But when it comes to animal rights, China may well fail Gandhi test. There are no laws against the killing of dogs and the sale of dog meat in China. In fact the serving of dog meat in Chinese restaurants has increased in recent years.

People who eat dog meat argue that dogs have been eaten in China for thousand of years and dog meat has “health benefits”.

There is, however, a strong argument against waiting dogs .Recently, some Chinese animal rights activists stopped a truck carrying about 500 dogs and saved the poor animals from being sold and served as food in restaurants. These people that dogs are not meant to be eaten but loved.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正 （T）误 （F）。

1. China has only one law to ban killing and eating dogs

2. China has along history of eating dogs.

3. More dog meat is served in Chinese restaurants in recent years.

4. No one believes that eating dogs is beneficial health.

5. Recently some people stopped a truck and saved about 500 dogs.

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A

A lady in a faded grey dress and her husband ,walked into the Harvard University president’s outer office.

‘’We want to see the president’’, the man said softly.

‘’The president met with the couple .

The lady told him ,’’We had a son who attended Harvard Harvard for one year. He loved.

He was happy here .But about a year ago ,he was accidentally killed .We would like to build a memorial to him , somewhere on campus.’’

The president wasn’t touched .’’ Madam ,we can’t put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died.

“Oh,no,”the lady explained ,”We don’t want a statue .We thought we would like to give a building Harvard and died.’’

The president rolled his eyes,” A building ! Do you have any idea how much a

building costs?”

For a moment thy lady was silent .Then she turned to her husband and said quietly ,”How much does it cost to start a university ? Why don’t we just start our own?’’

Mr. and Mrs .Stanford got up and walked away ,traveling to California where they established Stanford university ,a memorial to their son.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正（T)误(F).

1.Mr and Mrs. Stanford went to Harvard University to see the president.

2.They wanty to build a statue in memory of their son.

3.The president was interested in their idea.

4.They couldn’t afford to give a building to Harvard .

5.They started Stanford University in California.

B

In an interview ,Mr Bush described the moment when he was told a second passenger jet had hit New York’s World Trade Trade Center.

The then president was visiting a Florida classroom at the tine of the 9/11 attacks, and the incident was caught by television cameras.

Mr .Bush had already been informed that a plane had struck the South Tower just as he was about to enter the classroom.

“At first i thought it was a light aircraft . My reaction was ,either the weather was bad or something extraordinary happened to the pilot .” Mr .Bush recalled.

“I then informed some of my staff members to provide help to New York City , whatever help they needed ,to take care of this incident ,and then walked into the classroom .”

He recalled learning of the attacks while reading to the schoolchildren ---and continuing to read “ the Pet Goat “ for several minutes because he “didn’t want to scare the kids” and ‘Wanted to keep a sense of calm.”

“September the 11th caused me to make many decisions ,some of which were extremely controversial ,all of which were designed to protect the homeland .I didn’t have a strategy,” he said .” “I was living day by day.”

根据短文内容从A.B.C.D 四个选项中选出能回答问题或所给句子的最佳答案。

6.What was Mr,Bush doing when the second plane world Trade Center?

A.He was about to walk into a classroom.

B.He was reading with some schoolchildren.

C.He was visiting a university in Florida.

D.He was being interviewed by a TV reporter.

7.What was Mr. Bush’s first reaction to the attack of the South Tower?

A.it was an accident

B.It was a terrorist attack

C. It was a joke.

D. It was a rumour

8.What did Mr. Bush do right after he was told about the second plane?

A.He decided to stop the visit

B.He made many important decisions

C.He continued to read the story

D.He went back to New York City

C

Earth Day is a day that is meant to inspire awareness for the Earth’s natural environment .It is the day to highlight the fact that we all have a responsibility to the environment and need to change our behavior to improve the quality of our air ,earth and water.

Global awareness of the need to protect the environment has greatly since 20million people in the United States marked the first Earth Day on April22, 1970. That was started at the time of the destruction caused by an oil spill (漏油) along the coast of southern California, ,which killed marine life and about 10000 birds .The incident was a wake--up call for the need to protect the Earth.But similar disasters have continued to happen.

Having one day to protect the earth’s resources is clearly more than necessary .However , efforts need to be made by individuals of a country instead of just the government . Solving environmental problems is a personal responsibility .

Some of us don’t think that reusing grocery bags and recycling water bottes can help improve the quality of our air ,land and water .But this is an easy place to start to make a difference when we celebrate Earth Day.

根据短文内容，从A.B.C.D.四个选项中选出能回答问题或所给句子的最佳答案。

9.The first Earth Day started _______

A.When 20 million Americans gathered to clean ocean

B. When the US government realized of environmental protection

C.When a great many marine life and birds died of diseases

D.When the coast of southern California was polluted

10.According to the author, what can people do to celebrate Earth Day?

A.They can change their attitude toward the earth

B.They can tell other people to change their behavior

C.They can make their own effort to improve the environment]

D.They can urge the government to take action

11.Which of the following is mentioned as a way of protecting environment?

A.Using grocery bags more than.

B.Remembering Earth Day every year.

the

C.Refusing to use water bottles

D.Avoiding oil spill accidents

D

Open Yale Courses provides lectures and other materials form selected Yale College courses to the public free of charge via the internet .The courses include humanities ,social sciences ,and physical and biological sciences.

Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University .The aim af the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn

Registration is not required.

No course credit ,degree ,or certificate is available.

The online courses are designed for a wide rang of people around the world ,among them self--directed and life--long learners ,educators ,and high school and college students .The web interface allows users ,in effect ,to audit Yale undergraduate courses .It also gives the user a wide variety of other for ,for example ,downloading ,redistributing ,and remixing course materials.

Each course includes a full set of class lectures produced in high-quality video.

The lectures are available as downloadable videos, and an audio-only version is also offered .All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom.

We welcome you to explore Open Yale Courses where you can discover a wide range of timely and timeless topics taught by taught by Yale professors ,each with a unique perspective and an individual interpretation of a particular field of study .We hope the lectures and other course materials ,which reflect the values of a Yale liberal arts education inspire your own critical thinking and creative imagination.

根据短文内容从AB.C.D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。

12.According to the text ,Open Yale Courses _________

A.are taught by professors worldwide

B.Are available via the Internet free of charge

C.Can not be downloaded from the website

D.Are partly recorded in Yale classrooms.

13.Who are Open Yale Courses designed for?

A.Educators and college students

B.Middle school and high school students

C.University professors and scholars

D.School leaders and administrators

14.By taking Open Yale Courses, learners are able to_______

A register for a course of social sciences

B.acquire an undergraduate degree

C.become life--long learners

D.audit some Yale courses

15.The purpose of Open Yale Courses is to ________

A.provide free online courses to attend Yale

B.Attract more and more students to attend Yale

C.Encourage Yale professors to teach better

D.Create educational materials in the form of videos