63.This article about fantasy literature is intended to __________.

A.　 criticize its unrealistic concepts

B.　 ridicule those people reading it

C.　 explain why people like to read it

D.　 teach people to avoid disasters

答案　 61.A　 62.D　 63.C

Passage 59

(江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试E篇)

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children’s careers. Should they allow their children to train to become top sports men or women? For many children it means starting school work very young, and going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.

Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is available from government for the very best young sports men and women. If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development---and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc. can all be very expensive.

Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even　 after many years of training.

62. Superman, Peter Pan, and Harry Potter have charmed many people, because _________.

A.　 the bad guys always have the upper hand

B.　 they end up getting married to beautiful princesses

C.　 their solutions are anything but magical

D.　 they possess powers that ordinary people don’t have

61. People enter the world of fantasy for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________.

A.　 the world of fantasy frightens us

B.　 the real world is often disappointing

C.　 we can find happy endings there

D.　 we can always have our wishes fulfilled

48．The article advise the readers　　　　　　 .

　　　 A．not to collect valuable possession if a fire breaks out

　　　 B．not to call the fire department for small fires

　　　 C．not to run away at once

　　　 D．not to buy a house with closets

答案　 45.C　 46.A　 47.D　 48.A

Passage 58

(江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试B篇)

Sometimes the real world can be a confusing place. It is not always fair or kind. And in the real world there are not always happy endings. That is why, every once in a while, we like to escape into the world of fantasy(幻想)- a place where things always go our way and there is always a happy ending.

We want to believe in fantastic creatures in imaginary lands. We want to believe in magic powers, good friends, and the power of good to overcome evil. We all fantasize about being able to fly and lift buildings off the ground. And how good a magic sword would feel in our hand as we go off to kill a dragon or win the hand of a beautiful princess.

The amazing adventures of Superman, Peter Pan, and Harry Potter have charmed many people, children and adults alike. The main reason is that these stories offer us chances to get away from this real, frustrating world and allow us to find some magical solutions to our problems. For example, Superman always arrives in the nick of time to prevent a disaster from happening. Peter Pan can fly at will to tease the bad guy Captain Hook, and Harry Potter has his magic power to take revenge(复仇) on his uncle, aunt and cousin, who always ill-treat him.

47．The most serious fires happen during　　　　　　 .

　　　 A．the afternoon　　　 B．the morning　　　　 C．the evening　　　　　 D．the night

46．During a fire children often　　　　　　 .

　　　 A．panic　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．jump from windows 　　　

　　　 C．cry　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．know certain steps

45．Most deaths from fire are caused by　　　　　　 .

　　　 A．burns　　　　　　　　　 B．fright　　　　　　　　　 C．smoke　　　　　　　　 D．panic

64．What’s the main idea of the passage?

　　　 A．child obesity has become a big problem

　　　 B．the problem of child obesity is especially serious in Beijing

　　　 C．China has entered the era of obesity

　　　 D．lacking enough exercise is the main reason for children’s obesity

答案　 61.B　 62.D　 63.C　 64.A

Passage 57

(吉林省实验中学2007届高三第四次模拟考试B篇)

Many deaths from home fires are the result of burns and panic, but most are caused by deadly smoke and gases. These fatal fires are often caused by such careless acts as throwing away a lighted match or cigarette, allowing rubbish to pile up, overloading electrical wires, or misuse of healing and cooking equipment.

Few families go to bed at night without first checking to make sure that the doors and windows are locked, but they overlook a very basic fire safety rule. This rule states that people should sleep with their bedroom doors closed. Nighttime fires are most serious because the family is asleep and the discovery of fire is usually too late.

A closed bedroom door gives extra protected by delaying the gases and fire, thus giving the family a few minutes to escape.

At the first sight of fire in a home, it is necessary for everyone to get out of the house, especially children and elderly persons who may need help. Not everyone flees quickly from a burning home. Children often panic and hide in closets or under beds. Being prepared or knowing what to do in case fire breaks out can mean the difference between life and death. All members of the family should know certain basic steps.

Everyone should know an escape route and second route from each room in the house. Very young children and old persons should receive careful thought when mapping out family escape plans. Both groups will need special help in escaping from home fires. A family should determine a way in which any members can sound an alarm. It is likely that fire may block hallways and prevent a person from reaching other bedrooms : Family members should be taught not to waste time getting dressed or collecting valuable possessions. Speed is necessary in escaping from fire.

63．What does the underlined word “obesity” mean?

A．being strong　　　

B．being too small

C．being too fat

D．being too tall

62．Problems of obesity will not ________

A．influence children’s physical and psychological development

B．affect the country’s future economic development

C．have some effect on the country’s public health system

D．harm human history