What has the telephone done to us.or for us.in the hundred years of its existence?A few effects suggest themselves at once.It has saved lives by getting rapid word of illness,injury,or fire from distant places.By joining with the lift to make possible the multi—story building or office building,it has made possible—for better or worse—the modem city By bringing about a great leap in the speed and ease with which information moves from place to place,it has greatly sped up the rate of scientific and technological changes and growth in industry.Beyond doubt it has seriously weakened,if not killed,the ancient art of letter writing It has made living alone possible for persons with normal desires;by so doing,it has played a mile in one of the greatest social changes of this century,the breakup of the multi generational house—hold It has made the war more efficient than before.Perhaps。though not provably(可证实),it has prevented wars that might have arisen out of international misunderstanding caused by written communication.Or perhaps--again not probably—by magnifying and extending irrational(非理性的)personal disagreement based on voice contact.it has caused wars.Certainly it has extended the scope(范
围)of human conflicts,since it fairly spreads the useful knowledge of scientists and the nonsense of the ignorant(无知者),the affection of the affectionate and the malice(恶意)of the malicious.
60.What is the main idea of the passage?
A The telephone has helped to save people from illness and fire.
B.The telephone has helped to prevent wars and conflicts.
C The telephone has made the modem city neither better nor worse.
D.The telephone has had positive as well as negative effects on us.
61.According to the passage,it is the telephone that .
A.has made letter writing an art
B.has prevented wars by avoiding written communication
C.has made the world different from what it was
D has caused wars by extending human conflicts
62.The author describes the telephone as fair because it .
A.saves lives of people in distant places B.enables people to live alone if they want to
C spreads both love and ill will D replaces much written communication
63.The writer’s attitude towards the use of the telephone is .
A affectionate B.disapproving C.approving D.neutral(中立的)
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He can’t______ what has happened to the wheat, for it was very dried this winter.
A. look out B. figure out C.work out D. take out
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English has surely become the global language.Whenever we turn on the news to find out what’s happening in East Asia,or Africa,or anywhere,people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English.
If people look at the facts about the amazing reach of the English language,many would be surprised.English is used in over 90 countries as an official or semiofficial language.English is the working language of many international institutes (研究所) as well as of most international research scientists.It is also the language that Indian parents and black parents wish their children to learn.It is believed that over one billion people worldwide are now learning English.
One of the most important causes of the spread of English around the world is that Europeans are willing to accept it as their language.English is spreading from northern Europe to the south and is now the second language in countries such as Sweden,Norway,Netherlands and Denmark.If one visits any of them,it would seem that almost everyone there can talk in English.
Recently,a report said that at the beginning of 2001,English was the most widely known foreign language with 43% of Europeans saying they spoke it.The report also said that with over 89% of the population speaking English,Sweden now has the highest percentage of English speakers.What’s more,English is the language rated as most useful to know,and over 77% of Europeans who do not speak English as their first language consider it useful.
46.By writing this passage,the writer mainly wants to tell us________.
A.why so many people speak English around the world
B.that English has become a language spoken all over the world
C.about the development of English in Europe
D.something about the Englishspeaking countries
47.The writer mentions all of the following EXCEPT________.
A.Asia B.Europe
C.Africa D.America
48.According to the passage,what has played an important role in spreading English around the world?
A.That governments have asked their people to learn it in school.
B.That English is the most beautiful language in the world.
C.That Europeans are willing to accept English as their language.
D.That people have to use English in their work.
49.What does the underlined word “rated” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Stood. B.Agreed.
C.Considered. D.Argued.
50.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Black parents don’t want their children to learn English.
B.English is used in over 90 countries as an official language.
C.Not all international research scientists speak English at work.
D.English has become the most important language in Sweden.
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If practicing an attitude of gratitude(感激) during the storms of life is too much for you right now, that’s OK. When things are tough, most people have a hard time being thankful. They're so caught up in what's wrong in the present moment that they simply can't see some things are still right.
If that's true for you, then accept it. You're going through a particularly difficult or unhappy period of time, and don't like it one bit. Very normal, very human. But remember this: there is always something to be grateful for. It may be only a small comfort right no, but it is a start. Make a list of some of the terrible things that didn't happen. For example:
You're in debt... but you're not homeless.
You lost your job... but you didn't lose your health.
You broke your leg... but you didn't break your neck.
Your mother has Alzheimers disease... but your father doesn't.
No matter how bad things are, they could always be worse. Start finding gratitude for what might have happened, but didn't. It does help a lot. Of course, you may not be thankful for everything- but you can always be thankful for something.
【小题1】How many "terrible things that didn't happen" are listed in this passage?
A.Two | B.Three | C.Four | D.Five |
A.necessary | B.normal | C.great | D.helpful |
A.To discuss ways to make a list of terrible things |
B.To explain what is gratitude towards the storms of life. |
C.To persuade people to be thankful for what didn't happen. |
D.To show people different ways to consider their tough situations. |
A.Explanation―Comparison―Topic |
B.Argument―Opinion―Discussion |
C.Comparison―Argument―Explanation |
D.Introduction―Discussion―Conclusion |
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第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 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。(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (观点) by creating worlds we could step into, take part. in. and live in.
With this unshakable belief, I, at. fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.
Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文学作品).As a. law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter—the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.
1. What can be inferred about the author as a child?
A. He never watched TV.
B. He read what he had to.
C. He found reading unbelievable.
D. He considered reading part of his life.
2. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “____________”.
A. an idea B. a sound quality C. a way of writing D. a world to write about
3. What effect does reading have on the author?
A. It helps him to realize his dream.
B. It opens up a wider world for him.
C. It makes his college life more interesting.
D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.
4. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?
A. Why do I read? B. How do I read? C. What do I read? D. When do I read?
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Learning a Second Language
Some people learn a second language easily. Others have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words, do not worry about taking risks.
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write a diary every day. You will get used to writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.
You must be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.
【小题1】To feel positive about learning English means _______.
A.if you are patient, you will learn |
B.you can understand everything all at once |
C.if you make mistakes, you can learn from your mistakes |
D.if you believe you can learn, you will learn |
A.be patient | B.make mistakes |
C.express your ideas in English | D.understand everything all at once |
A.To communicate in English. |
B.To worry about taking risks. |
C.To think about what has been done after each class. |
D.To make a record of the achievements. |
A.It is very important to learn a second language. |
B.Some people learn a second language easily while other people do not. |
C.There are ways to help you learn a second language more easily. |
D.Don’t worry about taking risks when learning a second language. |
A.Diary | B.Composition | C.Poem | D.Newspaper |
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