65. The aspect of the Taj Mahal that impressed Lisa the most was its ________.

A. colour　　　　 B. shape　　　　　 C. location　　 D. size

64. According to the postcards, which of the following statements is TRUE? Lisa _______.

A. was hesitant about going on a camel ride

B. visited the Hawa Mahal and the City Palace on the same day.

C. did not have the opportunity to visit the India Gate

D. did not get to see as much of Delhi as she would have liked

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

A.　　 Delhi, Bikaner, Agra, Jaipur

B.　　　 Delhi, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra

C.　　　 Jaipur, Bikaner, Agra, Delhi

D.　　 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.

Bikaner 13/1/2007 Dear Youming, Have arrived in Bikaner leaving Delhi behind us. Unfortunately there just wasn’t enough time to see everything in only four days. Outside Bikaner’s city walls are miles of desert wilderness. Tomorrow I look forward to exploring the wall itself. The sandstone architecture is said to be incredible. We are also going to take a camel ride through some of the desert. Can you picture me on a camel? I’ll make sure that I have lots of photographs taken. After three days here the next stop is Jaipur. Love, Lisa

Delhi 8/1/2007 Dear Mum and Dad, We have just arrived in India and are in the bustling and exciting city of Delhi. This morning we visited the Red Fort. There we found magnificent palaces, mosques and splendid buildings. I could have spent hours there. This afternoon, amongst other things, we visited the India Gate---a memorial for Indian soldiers lost at war earlier this century. The gates were the largest I have ever seen. Wish you were here, Lisa

21/1/2007 Dear Jinao, So far so good. Once we arrived in Agra, we went straight to the Taj Mahal. I have never seen anything so wonderful. They said that it would look something like Humuyan’s Tomb(Delhi)and it does! There really is nothing more amazing than the brilliant white of the Taj shimmering in the daylight. Apparently the pollution poses a real threat to it. We really covered a great deal in three days here. It’s been an amazing experience and I’m sorry that we’ll be flying home this evening. Bye for now. Lisa

Jaipur 17/1/2007 Dear Libing, I am writing from the Johari bazaar in Jaipur. This is a wonderful jewellery market. I’ve found all sorts of intriguing treasures. This morning we visited the Hawa Mahal,”The palace of the Winds”. It is the most incredible structure. The façade of the palace is all windows and filigree screens. Yesterday we visited the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar. After two days here, the next stop is Agra where I look forward to visiting the fort and the Taj. See you soon, Lisa

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