阅读理解

　　As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone. Since this is new for many, some trips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably enjoy the experience. If you will be eating alone a good meal, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion (消化). You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate (提前做准备) your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding (折叠) case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy (极其方便) for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip. And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate. Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!

(1)Who is the author's intended audience?

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A．Working women who have no time for cooking.

B．Husbands and children of working women.

C．Working women who must travel on their own.

D．Hotel personnel who must attend to working women.

(2)Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?

[　　]

A．A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S. than before.

B．Professoinal men refuse to go with women on business trips.

C．Each year there are more women tourists in the United States.

D．Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone.

(3)Why is lightweight luggage important for the travelling businesswoman?

[　　]

A．It provides space for dirty clothes.

B．It is easy to move.

C．It can double as a briefcase.

D．It is usually big enough to carry all business documents.

(4)In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women?

[　　]

A．Stay home and take care of your family.

B．Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away.

C．Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves.

D．Have your whole family take cooking classes together.

(5)Where would this passage most likely appear?

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A．In a magazine specially for women.

B．In a restaurant and hotel guide.

C．In a news magazine.

D．In a journal for top-ranking businessmen and women.

阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案

　It has been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself．There is one particular story that he always told with great delight．

　In his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases．During one of these many trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up to him．The stranger looked at the tall clumsy lawyer and said that he had something he believed belonged to Lincoln．Lincoln was a bit puzzled．He had never seen the man before．He didn't see how a total stranger could have something of his．Lincoln asked him how this could be．The stranger pulled out a pen knife and began to explain．Many years before, he had been given the pocket knife．He had been told to keep it until he was able to find a man uglier (丑) than himself．

　Lincoln's eyes always sparkled when he reached this part of the story．The story always brought smiles to the faces of those who heard it．The tale itself was funny．By even more delightful was the fact that a man as Lincoln could still laugh at himself．

(1)   This passage is about _____ ．　　　

[　　]

A．a stranger and his knife

B．Lincoln's favorite story

C．meeting strangers on a train

D．Lincoln's favorite pen knife

(2)  Lincoln was given the pocket knife for _____ ．　　　

[　　]

A．his appearance

B．a good laugh

C．collected pen knives

D．was not handsome

(3)  From this story we know that the stranger in the train _____ ．　　　

[　　]

A．like to make friends

B．like to tell jokes

C．collected pen knives

D．was not handsome

(4)  What do you think happened to the pen knife at last?

[　　]

A．Lincoln accepted and kept it．

B．Lincoln refused it and the stranger kept it．

C．Lincoln accepted it but immediately threw it away．

D．Lincoln refused it and the stranger threw it away．

(5)  The main point of the story is that ________ ．　　　

[　　]

A．Lincoln was a preat and proud man

B．Lincoln, even though great, was not proud

C．Lincoln was short of self-respect

D．Lincoln had a good sense of humour

阅读理解：

阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中,选出最佳答案．

　Bats are the only flying mammals (哺乳动物)in the world. They can't see very well, but they have no trouble flying on the darkest nights and catching the insects (昆虫)that they eat. How do bats manage to fly by radar (雷达)?

　The bats radar system (系统) works the same as the one the ships and planes use, like the radio signals that bounce (反射) back when they hit an object.

　As a bat flies through the air, he sends out of series (系列) of sounds, thirty to sixty per second. The sound can't be heard by the human ear. If the sounds hit an object, these returned sound signals tell the bat where the object is.

　The bats radar system is very good. Tests have been made with bats in a crowded room. Blind in the light, the bats could fly about the room and never touch any object.

(1)   This article tells us how ________.

[　　]

A． radar system works

B． bats sent out sound signals

C． sound signals bounce back

D． bats manage to fly and see at night

(2)   Bats have no trouble flying on the darkest night because ________.

[　　]

A． they have very poor sight

B． they can catch insects to cat

C． they have a kind of radar system to help them

D． they can see objects in the dark night

(3)   As bats fly through the air, ________.

[　　]

A． they send loud radio signals

B． they hear all kinds of sounds

C． they hit objects and bounce back

D． they send out sound signals

(4)   The bat's ears pick up the sounds. This means___________.

[　　]

A． the bat can hear the returned sound signals

B． the bat is unable to hear the sound signals

C． sound signals become stronger when they bounce back

D． sound signals get lost when they bounce back

(5)   The bats are completely blind ________.

[　　]

A． in the darkness

B． in the light

C． in a crowded room

D． at night

阅读下列短文, 从所给的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。

　　　　     The newspapers soon heard about the jewel robbery. During the night, while the dogs were searching for the thief, reporters telephoned the police and asked for information about the robbery.The police told the reporters the main facts about the robbery,　　 and gave them a brief (简短的) account of the thief. They did not tell the reporters whether any clues (线索) had been found because they did not want the thief himself to read about this in the newspapers. It might help the thief if he knew that the police had some clues.

　　     The newspapers printed photographs of the identikit picture—the picture which Sergeant Morris had made from Betty's description (描述) of the thief. The identikit picture was shown on the television news programmes, too; and viewers were asked to inform the police if they happened to see a man like the one in the picture. While the viewers were looking at the picture on the television screen, the newsreaders told them," This man is wanted by the police for a crime (罪行) of　　 robbery with violence (暴力). The man may be dangerous. He may be　　 carrying a gun. If you see this man, do not try to stop him. Telephone　　 the nearest police station at once."

(1)  The reporters telephoned the police because __________.　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　  ］　　 　　A. they knew the dogs were searching for the thief　　 　　B. they wanted to know something about robbery
　　C. they were robbed of their jewels
　　D. they had some information to report

(2) The reporters got to know _______.　　　　　　　　　　  ［　　  ］　　 　　A. the police had some clues already
　　B. the police had taken a photo of the thief
　　C. what the police thought the thief was like
　　D. the police were ready to catch the thief 

(3)  Which of the following best explains why the reporters were not told     anything about the clues?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　  ］    A. They would tell them to the thief.
   B. The thief was hidden among the reporters.
   C. The police hadn't got any.
   D. The thief might make use of the newspaper information.

 (4)  The identikit picture was printed in newspapers and shown on TV____. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　  ］    A. to give people a brief account of Sergeant Morris    B. to inform the thief that he would surely be found    C. so that the police might get help from the people    D. so that people could catch him in the street 

(5)  People were advised not to stop the thief by themselves because___    _________.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  ［　　  ］     A. the thief might hurt them
   B. the thief was much stronger than they were
   C. the police were near the thief
   D. it wasn't necessary to do so  

阅读下面短文, 从所给的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。

　　 　　     A few months ago the pilot (飞行员) of a small plane had an unusual adventure. He took off from an airport runway on a training flight. A strong wind blew the plane

　　     sideways, and it touched the top of a tree.

　　     Both wheels of the plane were knocked off but the plane did not　　 crash (摔毁).The pilot sent a radio message to the airport. He did not know how to land without wheels. The airport promised to help the pilot. telephoned the airport firemen and told them what to do.

　　     A fireman saw a long open lorry (卡车). It was waiting at the airport building to collect some goods. The fireman borrowed it and drove to one end of the airport runway. Then he turned round and waited for the plane to come. The airport controller sent a radio message to the pilot. He told him to try to land on top of the　　 lorry. The fireman drove quickly along the runway and the pilot flew down to land. Luckily, he managed to land on the lorry. Part of the lorry was damaged (毁坏) and the tail of the plane was broken but nobody was injured.The fireman slowed the lorry down and then stopped.

　　　　　　    The pilot was very grateful. He gladly agreed to pay for the damage to the lorry.

(1)Why did the pilot send a radio message to the airport?  ［　　］　　 　　A. Because he wanted some new wheels.
　　B. Because he wanted some help.
　　C. Because he wanted to take off without wheels.
　　D. Because he wanted to help the airport controller. 

(2)Who probably told a fireman to borrow an open lorry?　　［　　］　　 　　A. The pilot.　　　　　　　　  B. The lorry-driver.　　 　　C. The airport controller.　　 D. Nobody. 

(3)The fireman turned the lorry round at the end of the runway so that　　    he could _________　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  ［　　］ 　　    A. see the pilot in the plane　　B. drive back along the runway 　　    C. have a rest　　　　　　　　   D. see the airport controller

(4)Why was the pilot grateful?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ［　　］ 　　 　　
    A. Because he landed safely.　　 　　
    B. Because his plane was good.　　 　　
    C. Because the plane did not damage the lorry.　　 　　
    D. Because the fireman saved the airport controller.

(5)According to the passage we know that the plane was ________.　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　］  　　 　　A. damaged　　B. wounded 　　 　　C. hurt　　   D. injured

阅读理解训练

　　Tom Dyson tried to find out what his new machine could do. One day he fixed the small box to a flowering plant that was growing in a pot. He didn't say anything at all, but he began to think some cruel thoughts.

　　“I'm going to cut off these flowers. They're getting old and ugly. So I'll cut them off…”

　　The needle on the machine climbed quickly from zero to 8, then 10, 12, 15. It stopped at 17. The plant was in trouble! Something was worrying it. Was it fear or sadness? The thought of being cut? The flowers bent their heads. They suddenly looked old and tired, and Tom felt sorry for them.

　　“No, no!”he cried. “I won't cut you. You're my friends. I just want you to grow and be lovely. I'll take you outside, into the sunshine. You'll like that, won't you?”

　　The flowers lifted their heads slowly and seemed to smile at him. The needle returned to zero. Tom put away the machine, picked up the plant and walked outside. It was very nice in the garden that morning.

　　All plants enjoy their owner's love and care and kindness. They know the sound of their voice. They also seem to understand people's thoughts. So if you have flowers of your own, think about them with love. They will return your kindness in the only way they can; they will grow strong and beautiful.

(1) Choose the right order of the events given in the passage.

a．The needle pointed to 17.

b．Tom felt sorry for the flowers.

c．Tom thought of cutting off the flowers.

d．The flowers looked old and tired.

e．Tom fixed the machine to a plant.

f．Tom took the plant outside.

g．The needle returned to zero.

h．Tom cried, “I won't cut you.”

[　　]

A．e; a; g; h; d; b; c; f;

B．c; e; d; a; b; h; g; f

C．e; c; a; d; h; b; f; g

D．e; c; a; d; b; h; g; f

(2) The only way in which plants can show their love is ________.

[　　]

A．enjoying their owner's love

B．bringing up nicely

C．holding up their heads

D．smiling at their owners

(3) According to the passage, which of the following is true?

[　　]

A．Tom wanted to cut off the flowers.

B．Tom said nothing, but the flowers could understand him.

C．The machine didn't work properly

D．The flowers were getting bad - looking.

阅读理解

　　Nobel - Prize Winner - Albert Schweitzer

　　Albert Schweitzer was born in 1875 in , Alsace. At that time it was a part of Germany. His unselfish spirit was awakened through his training as a Lutheran minister. Besides gaining a fame as a minister, he also became respected for his ability to play the organ (风琴) .

　　His care for other people turned his attention to medicine. He had also received doctor's degrees in philosophy(哲学) and music. His wife took an interest in medicine also and became a nurse. Many people thought that he should remain and lecture in Europe.

　　Though he listened to their suggestions, he decided to follow his own will . This led him to Africa. Albert had felt that all men should accept the duty of helping others. He particularly care for black Africans who had been exploited (剥削) by white men. He earned the money he needed by playing the organ and by lecturing. With this money he bought equipment and opened a hospital in Africa. He was a man of great strength who faced great problems with courage. The threat of war, the reality of prison life during World War I as a German citizen, and burning heat in Africa did not frighten him at all. He believed that man could overcome these difficulties . He won the Nobel Prize for peace in 1952. He died in 1965.

(1) The last part tells us Albert Schweitzer was ________ .

[　　]

A．a man of many new ideas

B．a man of great strength who faced great problems with courage

C．a man with the duty of lecturing

D．a man with much experience in war

(2) His care for other people was inspired ________ .

[　　]

A．during his ministerial students

B．in Africa

C．in war

D．in lecturing

(3) What were his talents (才干)?

[　　]

A．Lecturing, giving concerts, and giving medical care.

B．Fighting as a brave soldier, giving concerts and treating illness.

C．Giving free medicine and writing short stories.

D．Teaching his wife to be a nurse, treating patients and giving concerts.

(4) When he at first wanted to go to Africa, ________ .

[　　]

A．some people encouraged him

B．some people discouraged him

C．some people told him to go to America

D．some people told him to go to Alsace

(5) In Alsace, many people thought he could best influence(影响) society ________ .

[　　]

A．by listening to their suggestions

B．by traveling

C．by lecturing in Europe

D．by treating patients

阅读理解

　　A young man married a young woman from a village nearby. They lived with the man's big family - his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. the family kept an elephant. The young woman soon took great interest in it. Every day she gave nice food to the elephant.

　　Three months later the woman quarreled with her husband and went back to her parents' house. Soon the elephant didn't want to eat and work. It seemed to be ill and heartbroken. One morning after several weeks the animal disappeared from the house.

　　It went to the woman's home. When it saw her, the elephant touched her with its long nose. The young woman was so moved that she returned to her husband's home.

(1) The writer wrote the story in order to ________ .

[　　]

A．show that elephants are very clever

B．tell how a woman taught a wild animal

C．show that women like animals more than men do

D．tell how an animal reunited a husband and wife

(2) The woman left her new home ________ .

[　　]

A．to visit her own parents

B．to see if the elephant would follow her

C．because she was angry with her husband

D．because she didn't like the large family

(3) After the young woman left her husband's home, the elephant ________ .

[　　]

A．returned to the forest

B．was sad because it missed her

C．went to look for a new home

D．was ill because nobody gave any fond to it

(4) The young woman went back to her husband because ________ .

[　　]

A．she knew he had sent the animal to her

B．the elephant had come to look for her

C．her parents asked her to

D．she missed her new home.

(5) The story may be found in ________ .

[　　]

阅读理解。

　　Many American presidents in the 19th century were from poor families. They spent their childhood in little wooden rooms. They got little education. Washington and Lincoln, for example, never went to school and they taught themselves. Lincoln once did jobs of a worker, shopkeeper and post-master in his early years.

　　A large number of American presidents had experiences in the army. The two best known were Ulysses Grant and Dwght D. Eisenhower. Grant was a general in the American Civil War and Eisehower was a hero in the Second World War. It happened they graduated from the same school-West Point Military Academy (西点军校). One may be surprised to learn that neither of them did well in the school. Eisenhower, for example, was once fined because he broke the rules of the school.

　　The jobs of US presidents are tiring. He must keep an eye on anything important which happens both at home and abroad. Every day, a lot of work waits for him to do and he has to make many important decisions. When Franklin Roosevelt was a child, he was once brought to visit President Taft. The old president said to him, “When you grow up, you should not be president. It's a tiring job.”

(1) How many American presidents are mentioned in this passage?

[　　]

(2) The second paragraph mainly tells us ________.

[　　]

A．West Point Military Academy is a famous army school

B．many American presidents were not good at schooling

C．many of the US presidents had served in the army

D．how Dwight D. Eisehower became a hero in World War Two

(3) From the President Taft said, we may conclude that Franklin Roosevelt was one of the American ________.

[　　]

(4) Which of the following is true?

[　　]

A．Washington was born in a poor family.

B．Taft became famous during the Second World War.

C．Lincoln graduated from a famous military academy.

D．Many American presidents in the 20th century served in the army.

(5) Which of the following is NOT true?

[　　]

A．Lincoln is an example from the little cabin to the White House.

B．Franklin was one of the American presidents.

C．It is not easy to be an American president.

D．Taft gave up president after saying “when you grow up, you should not be president. It's a tiring job.”

阅读理解。

　　The history of slavery is a very sad story. Beginning in 1619, the first slaves came to America from Africa. In the South, there were big tobacco and cotton plantation (种植园). The plantation owners bought slaves like animals to work for them. Slaves picked cotton in the fields. They worked in the houses. They could not leave the plantations. They did not get paid for their work. Some slave owners were very cruel.

　　There were laws against slavery in the North. Many slaves ran away to the North. From 1861 to 1865 there was a Civil War between the North and the South. After the Civil War, all slaves became free. After the war there were still many problems for African-American people. They had no education. They could not vote. They earned very little money.

　　For many, many years, black people and white people were segregated (kept separate) by law. There were segregated school, segregated movie houses, and segregated train cars. Black people and white people could not go to the same restaurants, hotels, or swimming pools. They could not drink water from the same places or use the same bathrooms. Black people could not get good jobs. They could not find good places to live. They could not play in sports with white people.

　　When black people tried to change things, they were caught and putting to prison. They lost their jobs. They might be killed and their houses might be burned down who “stepped out of line.”

(1) The slave owners bought black mainly because ________.

[　　]

(2) Many slaves ran away to the North because ________.

[　　]

A．the Civil War took place between the North and the South

B．slaves were free in the North

C．they could get more pay in the North

D．they wanted to help the North to fight against the South

(3) After the Civil War the blacks had ________.

[　　]

(4) In the last sentence of the story, “stepped out of line” implied (暗示) ________.

[　　]

(5) The best title of the passage might be ________.

[　　]

A．Fighting Between Slaves And Slave Owners

B．The Civil War Between The North And The South

C．Black History

D．Separation