第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。

BEIJING (AFP) — Archeologists in China have uncovered more than 3，000 dinosaur footprints，state media reported，in an area said to be the world’s largest grouping of fossilized hones belonging to the ancient animals．

The footprints，believed to be more than 100 million years old，were discovered after a three-month excavation(发掘、出土) at a gully in Zhucheng in the eastern province of Shandong，the Xinhua news agency reposed．   

The footprints range from 10 to 80 centimeters (4 to 32 inches) in length，and belonged to at least six different kinds of dinosaurs，including tyrannosaurs，the report said Saturday．

Wang Haijun，a senior engineer at the Chinese Academy of Sciences，said the footprints faced the same direction．Xinhua said．

This indicated a possible migration or a panic escape by plant-eating dinosaurs after an attack by predators(食肉动物)，Wang added．

Archeologists have found dinosaur fossils at some 30 sites in Zhucheng，known as“dinosaur city．”The region has seen two major digs since 1964，and experts say the discovery of so many dinosaurs in such a dense area could provide clues on how the animals became extinct millions of years ago．

Plans are being made to set up a fossil park in the area．

36．We can infer from the text that_____．

A．most of the footprints are more than 32 centimeters long

B．the footprints found belong to some predators

C．the dinosaurs were running in all directions because of an attack

D．the area is considered to be a perfect tour source

37．Which statement below is true according to the passage above?

A．The number of the footprints found is more than 3000．

B．The dinosaurs may live in an age 10，000，000 years ago．

C．The discovery of fossils may open a new age．

D．Archeologists still wish to find some more fossils．

38．The passage may be picked out from_____．

A．a magazine    B．a science book   C．a newspaper    D．a students’ textbook

Last Sunday I made a visit to some new neighbors down the block. No specific purpose in mind, just an opportunity to sit at the kitchen table, have some tea and chat. As I did so, it occurred to me how rare the Sunday visit has become.
When I was a kid in the New Jersey of the 1960s, Sunday visits were routine. Most stores were closed and almost nobody worked. My family normally traveled eight city blocks to the home of my grandmother, where adults would sit on the front porch and chat while we children played hide-and-seek.
The Sunday visit was something to desire strongly. It was the repetition to church, our reward for and hour of devotion, and opportunity to take advantage of the fact that Dad was not at work, we were not in school, and there were no chores that couldn’t wait until Monday. Sunday was, indeed, which means that there was one day when everyone seemed to have time for everybody else.
Sunday as a day of rest is, or was, so deeply rooted in the culture that it’s surprising to consider that, in a short span of time, it has almost entirely lost this association.^① In my childhood, it was assumed that everyone would either be home or visit someone else’s home on Sunday. But now the question is, “What do you plan to Do this Sunday?” The answer can range from going to the mall to participating in a road to jetting to Montreal for lunch. If one were to respond, “I’m making a Sunday visit to family,” such and answer would feel strange, an echo from another era.
I suppose I should be grateful to live in Maine, a state of small towns, abundant land tight relationships. Even though folks work as hard here as they do anywhere else, the state’s powerfully rural cast（特质）still harbors at least remnants（剩余部分）of the ethic of yesterday’s America, where people had to depend on one another in the face of economic vagaries（反复无常的情况）and a challenging environment.^②

1. 1.

   The writer’s general impression of the Sunday in the past was a day when_________.

   1. A.
      everyone would pay a visit to some relative far away
   2. B.
      everyone seemed to be free and could have some leisure
   3. C.
      Dad was not at work while Mom was busy cleaning the house
   4. D.
      nearly every adult would go to church and children were not at school
2. 2.

   What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

   1. A.
      People nowadays prefer staying at home on Sunday
   2. B.
      People in the city dislike being disturbed on Sunday
   3. C.
      Such answers are rarely heard in our modern society
   4. D.
      Visiting someone on Sunday might take a lot of time
3. 3.

   From the last paragraph we may infer that people in Maine____________.

   1. A.
      suffer more from economic depression and the changed environment
   2. B.
      have abandoned their tradition and lived an absolute new life
   3. C.
      have tense relationships with each other
   4. D.
      always help each other when they are in need
4. 4.

   What is the writer’s attitude towards the Sunday today?

   1. A.
      Unsatisfied
   2. B.
      confused
   3. C.
      Respectful
   4. D.
      Thankful

Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure     Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47      Golf Courses: 20      Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.

Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

59．The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A．students              B．businessmen  C．tourists     D．immigrants

60．What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected.

C．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.

D．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.

61．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

A．By train.        B．By air.    C．By rental car.         D．By taxi.

62．What can we infer from the passage?

A．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some counts to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised (组成) mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient(变化无常的) and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems — both legal and educational — for already overburdened（负担过重的）urban school administrators and teachers.
Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.
One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the “throwaway” youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.
Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.

1. 1.

   It is implied in the first paragraph that ____.

   1. A.
      the writer himself is homeless, even in his eighties
   2. B.
      many older homeless residents are going on strike in 25 cities
   3. C.
      there is a serious shortage of academic facilities (设施).
   4. D.
      homeless children are denied the opportunity of receiving free education
2. 2.

   The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _____.

   1. A.
      350,000
   2. B.
      1,500,000
   3. C.
      440,000
   4. D.
      110,000
3. 3.

    One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be ____.

   1. A.
      the homeless children are too young to be counted as children
   2. B.
      the homeless population is growing rapidly
   3. C.
      the homeless children usually stay outside school
   4. D.
      some homeless children are deserted by their families
4. 4.

   The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that ___.

   1. A.
      the educational problems of homeless children are being recognized
   2. B.
      the estimates on homeless children are hard to determine
   3. C.
      the address of grade-school children should be located
   4. D.
      all homeless people are entitled（有权利的） to free education
5. 5.

   The passage mainly deals with ____.

   1. A.
      the legal problems of the homeless children
   2. B.
      the educational problems of homeless children
   3. C.
      the social status of older males
   4. D.
      estimates on the homeless population

Cathy, Jason, Kate, Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志. 第61-65题是他们的个人介绍。阅读下面六种杂志的简介（A,B,C,D,E和F），选出符合各人需要的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余项。

__________1. A young mother raising her first child, Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl. She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world.

_________2. Jason is a successful young businessman. He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges. Having been to many different countries, Jason is still looking for new places to visit. His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires.

_________3. Smart and pretty, Kate is very popular among her friends. She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famous people. Besides, she also enjoys reading articles written specially for young girls.

_________4. Wayne teaches science in a middle school. He not only wants his students to know more about modern science, but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students. He is gathering materials for his students to read.

_________5. Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy. He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age. Therefore, in his opinion, the most important skills for children to learn is to discover things on heir own. He is looking for a magazine for his son.