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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

Technology has utterly transformed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email, instant messaging, blogs, and networking web sites, yet we may be less connected to each other than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study reveals, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that American have has dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well educated tend to have stronger social networks.
From my own experience I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through an online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close friendship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
On the other hand, I recently saw a scene unfold that proved to me how deeply disconnected we as Americans have become. I had just wrapped up a presentation on mediation at a family therapy(治疗) center. As I was leaving, I noticed a mother and her teenage son who had just completed their session with their family therapist(临床医学家). After making their next appointment, they both took out their cell phones, placed calls, and began loud conversations with whoever was on the other end. I walked out behind them to the parking lot to my car. They both jumped into their SUV, and, as I saw them drive off, they were still talking on their cell phones.
But, alas, not to each other.

1.
What does the passage lead you to believe?
1. A.
  Americans are more socially connected today.
2. B.
  Americans are more socially isolated today.
3. C.
  Technology plays a bigger role in American society.
4. D.
  Americans don’t make good use of technology.
2.
Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans?
1. A.
  Age.
2. B.
  Education.
3. C.
  Skin color.
4. D.
  Sex.
3.
The author himself _______.
1. A.
  has a wider range of friends because of technology
2. B.
  has failed to take advantage of technology
3. C.
  can only find true friendship through the Internet
4. D.
  can’t make true friends in actual life
4.
What is true about the mother and son in the passage?
1. A.
  They came for therapy in the same car.
2. B.
  They were quite close to each other.
3. C.
  There was not much communication between them.
4. D.
  They preferred talking to each other on cell phones.
5.
The author probably feels ________ with the mother and son.
1. A.
  puzzled
2. B.
  disappointed
3. C.
  amused
4. D.
  surprised

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

A good way to pass an examination is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in the examination if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the examination. A few days before the examination you should start going to bed early. Do not stay up late at night learning things. Before you start the examination, read carefully over the question paper. Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write. When you have at last finished your examinations, read over your answers. Correct any mistake that you see and make sure that you have not missed anything out.

1.
“Stay up late at night” here means .
1. A.
  sleeping in bed
2. B.
  just sitting up without doing anything
3. C.
  walking about in the room
4. D.
  working far into the night
2.
The first thing to do after you get the question paper is to .
1. A.
  start to answer questions
2. B.
  work the difficult problems
3. C.
  have a look at the titles
4. D.
  read it very carefully
3.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
1. A.
  You must not hand in the examination paper before you check your answers.
2. B.
  You must wait till others point out mistakes in your paper.
3. C.
  You must first hand in your paper then correct the mistakes.
4. D.
  You must be the last to hand in your paper.

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

In old times, man considered lightning to be one of the great mysteries(神秘事物)of nature. In fact a single flash of lightning 1. 6 kilometers long has enough electricity to light one million lamps.
The American scientist, Benjamin Franklin, was the first to suggest that lightning is in fact electricity formed between the earth and clouds high above. It happened in 1752. In the same year, he also built the first lightning rod(避雷针)to protect buildings from being struck by lightnings.
Modern science has discovered that lightning is very strong and powerful. A lightning between a cloud and the earth may be as long as 13 kilometers, and travels at a speed of 30 million meters per second. Scientists have the opinion that there are about 2, 000 million flashes of lightning per year. In the United States alone, it kills almost one person per day.     The safest place to be in during an electrical storm is a closed car. Outside, one should go close to low ground for cover and not stop under a tree. Also one should stay out of water and away from metal fences. Inside a house people should keep away from open doorways and windows and not touch wires or metal things

1.
From this passage we know lightning is_______
1. A.
  one of the great mysteries of nature
2. B.
  electricity high above the earth
3. C.
  a kind of light
4. D.
  the sound from the clouds
2.
In the US _______
1. A.
  every person can see lightning every day
2. B.
  at least one person is killed by lightning every day
3. C.
  there are about 6 million flashes of lightning per year
4. D.
  about one person per day dies from lightning
3.
During a lightning storm, it would be best if you _______
1. A.
  stand under a tree
2. B.
  go outside
3. C.
  stay in a closed car
4. D.
  stop near windows
4.
A lightning rod can _______
1. A.
  prevent accidents caused by lightning
2. B.
  stop lightning
3. C.
  protect buildings from being washed away
4. D.
  delay the coming of lightning

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

For those who are tired doing the laundry, Samsung has found an answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app(application).
Strange though it may seem — “my wife already does that” was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week — Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort to make them “smart”.
Last year, it was a refrigerator that tweeted. This year, it’s Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can tell you when your groceries are going bad.
The washers and dryers, available starting in the spring, connect to any smartphone through a downloadable application. The phone can then be used as a remote control, so the machines can be turned on and off while their owners is at work or on the bus.
Samsung says it’s not just something new — the app connection actually has some practical uses.
“If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out, you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when come home, so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spokesperson Amy Schmidt.
The company also says that with electricity rate(电价)varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the machines are used can help save money.
Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do —enable laziness. Rather than getting up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV.

1.
What can be inferred from the common response of the attendees at the CES?
1. A.
  The machine will be a big success.
2. B.
  their wives like doing the laundry.
3. C.
  The machine is unrelated to their life.
4. D.
  This kind of technology is familiar to them.
2.
What can we learn about the new laundry machines?
1. A.
  They can tell you when your clothes need washing
2. B.
  They can be controlled with a smartphone
3. C.
  They are difficult to operate
4. D.
  They are sold at a low price
3.
We can conclude form Samsung’s statements that ___________.
1. A.
  the app connection makes life easier
2. B.
  it is better to dry clothes in the morning
3. C.
  smartphone can shorten the drying time
4. D.
  we should refresh clothes back at home
4.
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
1. A.
  The laundry should be frequently checked
2. B.
  Lazy people like using such machines
3. C.
  Good technologies also cause problems
4. D.
  Television may help do the laundry.

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

One of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations (引文)showing how it was used.
This was a huge task. So Murrary had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American Surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire,” 50 miles from Oxford.
Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next years, he became one of the staff’s most valued contributors.
But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897， Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally insane.
Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds.
In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend.
Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient.

1.
According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _________.
1. A.
  came out before minor died
2. B.
  was edited by an American volunteer
3. C.
  included the English words invented by Murray
4. D.
  was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary
2.
How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?
1. A.
  He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.
2. B.
  He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.
3. C.
  He provided a great number of words and quotations
4. D.
  he went to England to work with Murray.
3.
Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?
1. A.
  He was shut in an asylum
2. B.
  He lived far from Oxford
3. C.
  He was busy writing a book
4. D.
  He disliked traveling
4.
Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because __________.
1. A.
  they both served in the Civil War.
2. B.
  They had a common interest in words
3. C.
  Minor recovered with the help of Murray
4. D.
  Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor
5.
Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?
1. A.
  Brave and determined
2. B.
  Cautious and friendly
3. C.
  Considerate and optimistic
4. D.
  Unusual and scholarly
6.
What does the text mainly talk about?
1. A.
  The history of the English language.
2. B.
  The friendship between Murray and Minor
3. C.
  Minor and the first Oxford English Dictionary
4. D.
  Broadmoor Asylum and is patients

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

Parents are often amazed at how fast their child grows and develops. New research has determined that the ability to quantify may develop much sooner than most parents realize.
Kristy vanMarle, professor of the University of Missouri, has determined that contrary to what previous studies have shown, infants（婴儿）are able to quantify substances（物质）—like sand or water—as early as 10 months. As long as the difference between the two substances is large enough, infants will choose the larger amount, especially when it comes to food.
With the assistance of her team researchers, vanMarle tested the quantifying skills of babies by presenting them with two cups: one containing a small amount of food, and one containing a larger amount. Consistently, the babies chose the larger amount.
“Several studies throughout the last 15 years have shown that infants are very good at telling how many objects they see; however, infants don’t seem to count things like water or sand,” vanMarle said. “What we’re saying is that they can quantify substances; The infants can see how much food goes into each cup and compare that in their memories. They decide which amount is larger, and they almost always select the larger one.”
This information further refutes（驳斥）the long-held idea that babies “know nothing of the world,” vanMarle said.
“Since psychologists have begun studying infants with sensitive measures, we’ve discovered a lot of early abilities. I think for parents, it should be exciting to know that there’s somebody there that has some fundamental and basic knowledge of the world, and that knowledge is guiding their development,” vanMarle said.
In the future, vanMarle says this kind of study could be linked to a child’s progress in math-related skills, although programs marketed to increase those abilities, such as “Baby Einstein,” still have mixed reviews when it comes to academic study

1.
Babies choose the larger amount of food______.
1. A.
  by saying numbers
2. B.
  with the help of parents
3. C.
  on personal preference
4. D.
  through their natural abilities
2.
The quantifying ability refers to the ability to______.
1. A.
  choose between different substances
2. B.
  get much knowledge of the world
3. C.
  describe the quantity of something
4. D.
  obtain math-related skills
3.
What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?
1. A.
  The process of doing research
2. B.
  The scientific findings
3. C.
  The final choice of infants
4. D.
  The observation of infants’ behavior
4.
We can learn from the text that______.
1. A.
  some parents don’t care about their kids
2. B.
  people used to think the world is known to babies
3. C.
  little research has been done on infants
4. D.
  scholars disagree on baby-training programs
5.
What’s the best title of the text?
1. A.
  Breakthrough in Baby Studies
2. B.
  Amazing Baby-training Ideas
3. C.
  Early Human Abilities
4. D.
  Unique Quantifying Methods

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

It has been found that less than one shopper in five makes a complete shopping list before going to the store. The reason for this is that seven out of ten of today’s purchases(购买) are decided in the store, where the shoppers tend toward impulse(冲动) buying. Buying groceries on impulse had risen for the past forty years, and this rise has coincided(巧合) with the growth of self-service shopping. However, in grocery stores where clerks wait on customers there is much less impulse buying. It is hard for people to buy on impulse if they have to address a clerk.
Psychologists have joined forces with merchandising(商品) experts. It is their job to persuade people to buy products which they may not need or even want until they see them attractively presented. It was discovered by the psychologists that shoppers want help in their purchases. Having so many choices confuses them, and they prefer the package that attracts them. Therefore, it is now more usual for food packers to pay attention to their package design. Attraction depends heavily on the position of the product on the shelf, however. Thus, persuading the shopper to buy is easier if the product is located at eye-level.

1.
According to the information in the first paragraph, ______ make a complete list.
1. A.
  only five shoppers
2. B.
  less than twenty percent of the shoppers
3. C.
  only ten percent of the shoppers
4. D.
  not even five percent of the shoppers
2.
The reason for the above mentioned phenomenon is that _______.
1. A.
  people have difficulty making up their mind before going shopping
2. B.
  people don’t know what is available in the store
3. C.
  people tend to decide on buying products when they see them
4. D.
  people are easily deceived(欺骗) by the attractive products
3.
In grocery stores where customers are served there is less impulse shopping. This may be because ________.
1. A.
  the clerks ignore the customers
2. B.
  the clerks are too eager to serve the customers
3. C.
  the stores have to send the shopper’s purchases to his house
4. D.
  customers hesitate to ask for help if they haven’t decided what to buy
4.
Shoppers tend to buy the products put on _______.
1. A.
  the top shelf
2. B.
  the bottom shelf
3. C.
  the shelf which people can see easily
4. D.
  the shelf where there is less confusion
5.
Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?
1. A.
  Psychologists and Merchandising Experts.
2. B.
  Impulse Buying.
3. C.
  The more Products the More Confusion.
4. D.
  Self-service Shopping.

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

Now as a mother myself, I'm anxious about the future, but I'm optimistic at the same time. I have the same concerns that my mother had for me and my brothers when we were growing up and going out into the world. The world it's said has shrunk or become flat. We're connected in ways we never were before. So how do we deal with these new challenges? Well, the other day I was speaking about my concerns for the future. And I said that I wanted to make sure that young people would work hard because we're in competition with jobs. When I was sitting where you are now, I didn't have to worry about competition from China or India. There were no global pressures like you will face as you mark your own way. And we need to get every young person to really get a sense of commitment and to work hard. Well, then my daughter said, "Mom I do work hard and my friends work hard." And I said, "I know that. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to convey any impression that you don't work hard. I just want to set the bar high because we are in a competition for the future."
You know, in 1999 when I was thinking of running for the Senate, I did not know what to do. I was really thinking hard because I had to make a decision. And there were a lot of things to consider. Obviously, no first lady had ever sought public office before. I had obviously never run for office before.
You know, often our most fearsome competitor is ourselves. We struggle with all of the internal doubts and anxieties, fears for the future, concerns for the world. Sometimes when I look at what's happening in the world, it's hard to imagine going out and doing anything of meaning. But we can do it and not only that, we must. America needs you to grab hold of this moment. So compete to do the best you can and help make our country the best it can be. So today, after you've accepted your diploma, but before you leave this place, please thank your family for guiding you to this moment. Thank your professors for showing you a new world. Thank your friends for exploring that world and finally remember what this day feels like. Cherish it always. Go for it. The world awaits you.

1.
Who is most probably the speaker “I”?
1. A.
  a Chinese
2. B.
  an Indian
3. C.
  an American adult
4. D.
  a university student
2.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  Quite a few first ladies have run for public offices.
2. B.
  Only after you’ve got your diploma and before you leave your university should you thank your parents, your professors and your friends.
3. C.
  The speaker is always aware of what to do because she is a determined person.
4. D.
  The speaker is concerned about the future even though she is optimistic.
3.
Why do you think the speaker urge the students to work harder?
1. A.
  Because the students are not really working hard at all.
2. B.
  Because they are faced with global competition on their way to their future.
3. C.
  Because only in this way can they afford to go to an expensive bar for a good drink.
4. D.
  Because their most fearsome competitors are themselves.
4.
On the whole, the speech is ________ .
1. A.
  disappointing
2. B.
  encouraging
3. C.
  negative
4. D.
  necessary

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科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

In today's world, we rely on computers as never before. They are used for everything from ordering a pizza to running hospitals and military defense systems. Banking and credit card information is stored and accessed by computers. So what happens when a computer gets infected with a virus? One effect is that people's access to their e-mail accounts is cut off. A more serious possible consequence is that billions of dollars could be lost.
A virus is a computer program that copies itself onto other programs and infects them. Similar to an easily spread disease, a computer virus goes from computer to computer, either adding to or changing the tasks a program is designed to do.
The first computer viruses were created in the mid '80s and had varying effects. Some caused files to be deleted, or made the letters on the screen appear to fall off. Others displayed a specific message once the computer was turned on.
Viruses today are much more widespread and dangerous than ever before. Perhaps the most damaging to date has been the "I Love You" virus. "I Love You" appeared in May 2000 and has possibly been the most destructive virus in terms of monetary loss.
The virus is released when an attachment to a fake e-mail message is opened. By changing the names of files on computers, "I Love You" makes them difficult to access. It also searches for important personal information, including passwords, which it sends to a web site for others to see.
It is estimated that more than 45 million people in 20 countries have had their computers infected by the "I Love You" virus. Some say the cost of repair and lost business has been more than US$10 billion.
If you own a computer, it is important to keep it in good health by installing an anti-virus program. If updated frequently, it will protect your e-mail access--not to mention your wallet.

1.
What does "virus" mean in the article?
1. A.
  An easily spread disease.
2. B.
  A contagious (传染的) computer program.
3. C.
  An extremely small organism (生物) which causes disease.
4. D.
  A parasite (寄生虫) in computer.
2.
How does "I Love You" virus spread?
1. A.
  It is spread when an e-mail account is opened.
2. B.
  It is spread through on-line chatting.
3. C.
  It is spread through e-mail.
4. D.
  It spreads from web site to web site.
3.
Which of the following is one of the damages brought by "I Love You" virus?
1. A.
  It deletes files.
2. B.
  It automatically turns on computers.
3. C.
  It automatically turns off computers.
4. D.
  It makes it difficult to access files.
4.
Which of the following is the best way to guard against virus?
1. A.
  To load an up-to-date anti-virus program into our computer
2. B.
  Not to use an e-mail account.
3. C.
  To upgrade our computer.
4. D.
  Not to use the Internet.
5.
What is the purpose of the article?
1. A.
  To warn us against virus.
2. B.
  To remind us the importance of being healthy.
3. C.
  To stress the importance of computer.
4. D.
  To alert us to economic loss.

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Maria is a very fast runner. She has won many races put on by the factory in Russia where she works. She was asked how she was able to stay in such good shape（体型）. This was her answer.
“I’m in shape because of the way I spend my day. It begins at 5:30 in the morning. I jump out of bed to cook for my husband and iron（熨衣服） the clothes. Then I have to start running to work on time.
“I rush with a large bag in one hand and my four-year-old baby in the other. First， I stop at the school, hand my baby to the teachers, and then rush to work. After work I run back to the school to pick up my baby and then run to the market. Then I run home to start cooking supper-and then it takes time to feed them and get them all to bed. Then I start doing the washing so I can iron in the morning.
“My husband is soft because I have made life easy for him. He doesn’t hurry to and from work，and I have the table set when he gets home. He eats， puts on the television, sits down and reads the newspaper. And that’s why I’m in such good shape—and my husband isn’t.”

1.
Maria is in good shape mainly because she ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.
1. A.
  goes to exercise classes
2. B.
  runs so much every day
3. C.
  has won many races
4. D.
  is a Russian
2.
Maria gets up at 5:30 in the morning because ＿＿＿＿＿＿.
1. A.
  her children wake her
2. B.
  she has so much to do before she goes to work
3. C.
  she likes getting up early
4. D.
  her husband wakes her
3.
After work, Maria usually＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.
1. A.
  goes on with her work
2. B.
  takes her baby to school
3. C.
  irons the clothes
4. D.
  cooks supper
4.
Which of the following is TRUE about Maria’s hus band?
1. A.
  He’s a bad?tempered man.
2. B.
  He always goes to work in a hurry.
3. C.
  He isn’t in good shape.
4. D.
  He cooks breakfast by himself.
5.
Which of the statements is right ?
1. A.
  Maria is an American woman.
2. B.
  Maria won many races put on by the CLUB in Russia.
3. C.
  Maria has to hurry to do something every day.
4. D.
  Maria and his husand care about each other.

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What does the passage lead you to believe?

Which of the following has nothing to do with the isolation among Americans?

The author himself _______.

What is true about the mother and son in the passage?

The author probably feels ________ with the mother and son.

“Stay up late at night” here means .

The first thing to do after you get the question paper is to .

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

From this passage we know lightning is_______

In the US _______

During a lightning storm, it would be best if you _______

A lightning rod can _______

What can be inferred from the common response of the attendees at the CES?

What can we learn about the new laundry machines?

We can conclude form Samsung’s statements that ___________.

What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _________.

How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?

Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?

Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because __________.

Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?

What does the text mainly talk about?

Babies choose the larger amount of food______.

The quantifying ability refers to the ability to______.

What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?

We can learn from the text that______.

What’s the best title of the text?

According to the information in the first paragraph, ______ make a complete list.

The reason for the above mentioned phenomenon is that _______.

In grocery stores where customers are served there is less impulse shopping. This may be because ________.

Shoppers tend to buy the products put on _______.

Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?

Who is most probably the speaker “I”?

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

Why do you think the speaker urge the students to work harder?

On the whole, the speech is ________ .

What does "virus" mean in the article?

How does "I Love You" virus spread?

Which of the following is one of the damages brought by "I Love You" virus?

Which of the following is the best way to guard against virus?

What is the purpose of the article?

Maria is in good shape mainly because she ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.

Maria gets up at 5:30 in the morning because ＿＿＿＿＿＿.

After work, Maria usually＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.

Which of the following is TRUE about Maria’s hus band?

Which of the statements is right ?