第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Do you know about a series of books that say they are "for dummies"? These American self-help books have been translated into more than thirty-nine languages, including Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Greek and Spanish.

    "Dummy" is a word for a stupid person. The dummies books are not really for stupid people. They are designed to show people how to do something they may never have tried before, like painting a house or learning a language. The books all say in a funny way that they are for dummies, such as World History for Dummies, Rabbits for Dummies, Chinese Cooking for Dummies, and Wedding Planning for Dummies. The first such book, DOS for Dummies, was published in 1991. it helped people learn how to use the DOS operating system for computers. Since then, more than one hundred fifty million dummies books have been sold.

    The dummies.com website explains the idea behind the books. It says that they show that people can be taught to do anything. First they can make fun of ideas that are difficult to understand. Then they show how the information can be interesting and easy. The publishers say that the books do not provide more information than necessary. They give readers just enough information to do what they want. They say that the dummies books give the best and easiest way to do something. And the books use simple and easy language.

    There are more than one thousand different dummies books. A report in New York Times says that the top-selling dummies books are those that explain technology and personal finance.

    The publishers say that the best-selling dummies books are those providing information many people need —like information about diseases, education and cooking. People interested in opera, car repair and wine can also find dummies books to help them. And there are even more dummies books to come. The publishers say that they publish about two hundred new dummies books every year.

1. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Books for “Dummies”       

B. The Easiest, the Best

C. Self-Help Books                 

D. New Ideas behind the Books

2. According to the dummies.com website, people can ______ with the help of dummies books.

A. simplify some personal things             

B. do anything they want

C. become expert in any field               

D. learn any foreign language

3. The dummies books have been popular because ______.

        A. they provide just what is needed and are easy to understand

         B. they provide abundant information on the concerning subject

         C. people can learn to do anything with just one copy

         D. people can save lots of money through self-teaching

4. According to New York Times, we know that books on ______ sell best.

A. technology and personal finance         

B. opera and car repairing

C. diseases and education               

D. cooking and world history

5. What can we learn from the passage?

         A. The first dummies book was on Chinese cooking.

         B. The dummies books will continue to be popular.

         C. Fifty million different dummies books have been published.

         D. The simple language was intended for child readers.

 

 

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Important Points to Remember When Swimming ·Wait at least an hour after meals. ·Follow the advice of lifeguards. ·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore. ·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim. ·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea. ·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold．Cold can kill even strong swimmers. Help Telephone:212-543-5902 Atlantic City Beach Office

 

Arrive on time. Introduce yourself in a polite manner. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile and nod to the interviewers. Ask about the next thing you should do. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008

53.If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?

A.Website: jobweb.com.

B.Atlantic City Beach Office.

C.368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008.

D.866 United Nations Plaza, #525, New York, NY 10037.

54.What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?

A.He should be cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.

B.He has to work from Monday to Friday.

C.He can remain calm in a difficult situation.

D.He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.

55.According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?

A.To keep close to the beach.                B.To dive into unknown waters.

C.To use floating toys on the water.          D.To swim soon after lunch.

56.The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.

A.Tips on Showing Interest in a Job          

B.Steps to a Successful Interview

C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely      

D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview

 

Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.

   Learn to fly a jet(喷气式飞机)

   This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock  battle with your teammates.

   It’s held at the U.S . Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.

Be Steven Spielberg

   At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.

Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.

   Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one—week camp is$1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.

   Join the circus

 At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face .

 Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.

   The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).

   Live the ultimate (终极的)summer fantasy

   Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.

   Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.

   Strike a chord(弦)

   At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.

1.Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?

A. The camp at the U．S Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus

B. The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp

C. The camp at the U.S Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp

D. Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp

2.How much do you have to pay if you want to attend a 2- week circus camp with your mom?

    A. $ 2250   B. $ 1500   C. $ 3000  D. $ 2000

3.Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT______.

    A. surfing        B. care for sea turtles

    C. meeting with lovers of surfing  D. travel to local islands

4.What does the underlined word “mock” mean ?

A. real    B. fierce     C. shooting     D. pretended

 

Nowadays , people in China are increasingly interested in celebrating foreign festival , especially those western festivals .

A survey conducted recently by sina.Com showed that among the 18,222 people surveyed 63.9% said celebrating Christmas is just another way of recreation ,nothing serious while  17.85% surveyed considered the festival as a fashion act , showing they were not "out".These two parts clearly indicate the general opinion of the young .10.45 percent people involved said the celebration of a religious western festival with so much enthusiasm is absolutely ridiculous pursuit of foreign goodness .Only 7.8% of people define Christmas as a kind of festival colonization（殖民）。

The arising of celebrating foreign festivals clearly has something to do with the advancement of China's economy .In my opinion of view ,Christmas and other festivals celebrated in China have difference from the  origin  .They have lost their religious background and turned into a big occasion to have fun and enjoy life .Shop owners' pockets are filled, the public's hunger for happiness is filled , and that is enough . Foreign festivals in china are more like carnivals giving people pleasure and enjoyment .

The crisis (危机）of traditional Chinese festivals that are losing their attraction may be linked to the culture tradition and background of the festivals. Most Chinese festival culture is related more or less to real life.

But the western culture shows much of romance .Some festivals have their religious background while others have much to do with culture and people .At this point , food seems to be too plain .Flowers and chocolates are more welcomed.

Foreign festivals in China today are celebrated for fun . They give people opportunities to relax and to show appreciation and gratefulness . The acceptance of foreign festivals generally depends on the openness of the public , the familiarity with the western culture , and most importantly , on people's economic status.

60 From the survey we know that among the people surveyed _________

A .Most think celebrating foreign festivals is ridiculous

B .Many fear that traditional Chinese festivals will disappear soon

C.Some think that celebrating foreign festivals is a sign of foreign                                                               goodness chasing

D half think celebrating foreign festivals makes people not go out of faction

61. The writer think that foreign festivals celebrated in China ________

A have lost their religious background

B are the same as those celebrated in the west

C can give more fun than traditional Chinese festivals

D may reduce the hunger of  public people

62. What is the main difference between foreign festivals and traditional Chinese ones ?

A Foreign festivals can make Chinese shop owners'pockets full quickly

B The food at foreign festivals is too simple

C Chinese festivals always have something to do with culture

D Foreign festivals are romantic while traditional Chinese ones are connected with       reality

63. Which of the following may NOT be the reason why so many people accept foreign festivals?

A People can relax themselves .

B People can show their thanks to others

C Foreign festivals have longer histories than Chinese ones

D People have known more about the western culture.

 

 

第二节：单词拼写（共5题，每题1分，共5分）

根据所给句子的句意及汉语或首字母提示，在句子右边的横线上写空格处各单词的正确形式。

81. F___ she has chance to play table tennis with the famous player.81           [来源:Zxxk.Com]

82. What was your first ________(印象) of London?                   82           

83. My hometown is an _________(有魅力的) place.                    83            

84  What I a________________most about Lee is his patience.                84            

85.  Nowadays, more and more young people prefer a new wedding,            85             

c___________（结合） Chinese traditional style with western style.