63. The order in which Lisa visited the cities is ______.

Delhi, Bikaner, Agra, Jaipur

Delhi, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra

Jaipur, Bikaner, Agra, Delhi

Bikaner, Delhi, Jaipur, Agra

61. From the passage we can infer that the writer believes __________.

A. Chinese medicine is too difficult to learn

B. pulse reading requires a long-time study and practice

C. doctors need to be familiar with Chinese history

D. pulse examination is unimportant and no longer necessary

答案　 59.A　 60.D　 61.B

Passage 7

(江苏省金坛一中2009届高三5月模拟D篇)

Read the postcards and choose the best answer for each question.

60. Which factor is NOT mentioned as possibly influencing the accuracy of a pulse reading?

A. Amount of force used.　 　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Time of day.

C. Climate.　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Body height.

59. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

A. Chinese Pulse Checking

B. Difficulties in Pulse Checking

C. What Makes a Good Doctor

D. Brief Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

67．What would be the best title for the passage?

A. How Do You Write a Short Story?　 　　 B. What Exactly Is a Short Story?

C. Is a Short Story Similar to Poetry?　 　　 D. Are Short Stories Perfect and Complete?

答案　 64.C　 65.D　 66.A　 67.B

Passage 6

(江苏省淮安市2009届高三第四次调研考试B篇)

Over 2,000 years, the examination of the pulse has been a mysterious skill in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although many westerners may have known something about methods like inspecting, listening and enquiring, pulse reading as a tool to determine physical condition is not common knowledge. It is therefore worth our effort to take a closer look at it.

There are three positions on each wrist which are used for analysis: the front, middle and back part, and analyzed at three different levels: superficial, middle and deep.

On the left wrist, the front position focuses on the condition of the heart and small intestine (小肠), the middle position concentrates on the functions of the liver and gall bladder, and the back position is connected with the kidney. The lungs and large intestine are the centre of attention in the front position on the right wrist, with the middle position focusing on the spleen and stomach and the back taking note of the “Gate of Vitality Fire’. This is the heat provider for all bodily functions.

In regards to the various levels, the superficial level reflects the state of energy, the middle level shows the state of blood flow, and the deep level is an indication of the state of the Yin organs. Suppose that the pulse in the left middle position was soft and smooth, neither superficial nor deep, it would suggest that the liver and gall bladder are in a good state of health.

Checking the pulse is actually far more complex. Doctors need to be able to recognize 26 different pulse categories. For example, a scattered pulse which is irregular and hardly noticeable, is a sign that a patient is critically ill and nearing death. Other categories include the rapid pulse, probably a sign of a fever; or the tense pulse, which may suggest that the patient is suffering from pain. Many pulses only have subtle differences; thus, pulse examination is often seen as being more than just a skill but an actual art form.

This kind of medical diagnosis can be affected by many factors, so before any examination, it is important that patients are in a relaxed physical and mental state so they can get the most accurate reading. The morning is often the best time to take such a reading, as a busy day in the office or vigorous exercise before seeing the doctor can influence the quality of the pulse. The right amount of pressure must be applied by the doctor for the right duration of time. Patients’ characteristics are also of importance. Children, for instance, have quick pulses and athletes have slower than usual ones. Even seasonal influences need to be taken into account.

66．The underlined word “undergoes ” in the third paragraph probably means “________ ”.

A. experiences 　　　 B. discovers　　 　　 C. discusses　　 　 D. appreciates

65．What should the ideal short story be in length?

A. at most 10, 000 words　　　　　　　　 B. below 500 words　　　

C. over 5, 000words　　　　 　　　　　　D. around 2, 000 words

64．The writer of the passage is probably a ______.

A. poet　　　 　　　 B. painter　　　 　 C. teacher　　　 　 D. student

62. The author seems to be _______ the move of emphasis to research.

A. totally against　 　　　　　　　 B. sorry to see　　　 C. in favor of　　　 D. neutral (中立) about

答案　 59.D　 60.B　 61.B　 62.D

Passage 5

(福建省厦门外国语学校2009届高三最后一次模拟C篇)

In a recent class I was asked “What is a short story?” My first answer was that it was something that could be read in one sitting and brought an illumination(启示)to the reader, sudden and golden like sunlight cracking through heavy cloud. I went on to say that in my opinion a “real” short story was closer to poetry than to the novel.

Here are some definitions of the short story. My favorite is Benet's: “something that can be read in an hour and remembered for a lifetime”. One writer said: “the theme of a novel won't fit into the framework of a short story; it's like trying to squeeze a large painting done on a wall into the frame of a miniature (微型画). And as in a miniature painting, the details need to be sharp. ”

The short story is an example of one aspect of human nature. Often a character undergoes some event, something that offers him or her change. This is why it’s said that short stories usually “say something ”, often a small something, but sometimes delivered with such accuracy that the effect is strongly felt, even a life-moment for some readers, something similar to a religious experience or to witnessing a never-to-be-repeated scene in nature.

Ok, let’s form a definition here: A short story is an account, rarely over 10, 000 words or below 500 words-more commonly 1, 500 to 5, 000 words-a single-sitting read, but with enough time and weight to move the reader. It is narrow and focused to produce an effect through the story, most commonly through events affecting some change in an individual.

Writer Isabelle Allende once wrote: “Novels are, for me, adding up details, just work, work, work, then you're done. Short stories are more difficult-they have to be perfect, complete in themselves. ”

61. Supporters of the present emphasis on research argue that ______.

A. it involves more students in it

B. it does good to students anyway

C. it has a direct good effect on teaching

D. it earns a lot of money for a university