第三部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题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。
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This week in our Foreign Student Series，we talk about getting an American education online．A student named Hendra has written to us from Indonesia asking about a good online university．Finding the right online program requires research．Talking to advisers and recruiters（招募者）can help．Keep in mind，though，that they might have a financial interest to direct you to certain programs．
The Council on Higher Education Accreditation（CHEA）recognizes a group in Washington，D．C．，to accredit（授权）schools that offer distance learning．One hundred and ten programs in the United States and six other countries are accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council．
We asked the executive director，Michael Lambert，for advice on choosing a distance learning program．He says the first thing is to go on the CHEA Web site to find if a school is accredited．The address is c-h-e-a dot o-r-g．Next，make sure the school offers what you need．Do you need a degree，or will a certificate or license be enough?
Another consideration is cost．Often the published price does not include all the costs --like books．Technology requirements can also add to the costs．Will you need to get new software or a high-speed Internet connection or even a new computer to take the classes you want?
Also，consider the level of interaction that an online program offers．You might never meet the teacher or other students in person．
Finally，and this is our own advice，find out what others say on the Internet for comments or news stories about schools that interest you．Just remember that what people say is not always fair or true．
56．This passage is probably from ________．
A．a magazine          B．a newspaper    
C．a text book       D．a radio program
57．This passage is mainly about ________．
A．how to get an American education online
B．what to learn in an American university
C．the introductions to schools offering distance learning
D．the advantages of online education
58．What else should be taken into consideration about cost besides the published price?
A．The cost for books and technology requirements．
B．The cost for books and a new computer．
C．The cost for new software and a high-speed Internet connection．
D．The cost for technology requirements and even a classroom．
59．How can you find the information about schools accredited to offer distance learning easily?
A．Ask the members of CHEA．        B．Go on the website of chea.org．
C．Ask Michael Lambert for help．      D．Talk to advisers and recruiters．
60 According to Michael Lambert，________．
A．to get a certificate or a license is much easier than to get a degree
B．it’s not fair for the schools to charge extra money beside the published price
C．the level of interaction that an online program offers is quite considerable
D．people’s comments about schools are always unbelievable

Review by Rose at midwestbookreview.com

Written by Johannah Biuedorm, My Mommy ,My Teacher is an enjoyable, full-color, children’s picture book about a little girl who learns from her family how to work on a farm..

Review by Dena wood at timestales.com

My Mommy ,My Teacher is a delighrful story of a little girl who shares the events(事情) of her daily life as she works, learns and plays with her family. the beautiful country life of this home-schooling family offers a feeling of peace, safety and meaning to both children and grown-ups. Love, respect, responsibility(责任) and joy are very easy to find as we follow this littile girl through her day.

Review by Britta McColl at morningstarlearning.com

I just read it to my daughters last night, and we all enjoyed it so much. My 13-year-old son who was listening said, “We should have home-school like that !”There are several things that appealed to him:

The farm (chickens and strawberries),the parrot, the love and joy .This is really a wonderful book for both parents and children.

Review by Rebekan Wilson at hopechestlegacy.com

If you have ever had a hard home—schooling day, and if you are ever unhappy and ready to cry ,take out this simple little book and allow the story and picture to wash your heart clean, think again why you are doing what you do, and open your heart to your children once more. Surely you will feel much better.

1.According to Rose ,all of the following about My Mommy ,My Teacher is true EXCEPT that         

A. it is an enjoyable book           B. it is a full—color book

C. it is mainly about a mother        D. it’s a story that happens on a farm

2.Which of the following was probably NOT found by Dena Wood in the little girl’s day?

A. Love    B. Respect     C. Responsibility    D. danger

3.What does the underlined phrase “appealed to” in the passage mean?

A. Attracted      B. Surprised      C. Scared      D. Danger

4.We can learn from the passage that____.

A. Johannah Blurdorn spent her chidhood in a big city

B. Britta McColl has two daughters and one son

C. the little girl in the book lives a very happy life

D. Rebekah Wilson has never cried since she read the book

5.Where are the reviews most probably taken from?

A. Newspaper.    B. Magazine.     C. Radio program.   D. Website.

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The interiors (内部) reflect an Old World approach to our guests’ every pleasure and comfort．The hall and multilingual staff set the tone The hall displays rich Venetian and Florentine fabrics(织物)，lighting fixtures inspired by Roman Cathedral Torcheres and Woodwork adapted from original Renaissance period designs．

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68．According to the passage all the following statements are true EXCEPT“         ”

A．You can see a lot of oil paintings in it．

B．The lighting fixtures in the hotel get the inspiration from Renaissance period designs．

C．The hotel is regarded as one of the best one in the world．

D．You can call the number (800) 237-0990 if you want to book a room．

69．Where do you think the hotel lies?

A．Florence      B．Venice      C．Rome      D．New York

70．The word“adapted”in the third paragraph probably means         ．

A．suitable for                         B．comfortable with

C．changed for a play               D．remade

71．This passage is probably taken from a         ．

A．website      B．newspaper    C．magazine    D．guide book