广东英语阅读和信息匹配训练1.

. 广东英语阅读和信息匹配训练1
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts, a jacket, two pairs of socks, a pair of shorts, and two pairs of jeans. He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full, but he didn’t have any other luggage. Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight. He found Tony near the Air France counter. Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package.
“Give this package to Jean Paul at the airport in Paris. He will have a sign with your name on it. I think you can find him easily,” Tony said, “You don’t have any luggage, right？”
“Only this backpack,” Brian answered. “You said I could bring one carry-on bag.”
“That’s right. One carry-on bag is fine. Have a good trip.”
“Thanks.”
Is Brian a criminal(罪犯)？Not at all. He is an air-courier. And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris. Air-couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries. Businesses sometimes need to get packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day. Often, the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company. It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air-courier, but it is quick.
Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as air-couriers. The number of tickets for the air-courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year. However, air-courier travel isn’t for everyone. But if you have very little money, you can be flexible(灵活的) about your travel plans, and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week, it can be a great way to take a vacation! 26．Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel?
A．Because they were the uniforms for air-couriers.
B．Because that made him easier to be recognized.
C．Because his backpack had no room for his clothes.
D．Because he did not have any luggage with him.
27．An air-courier is a person who ________.
A．manages a business company in foreign countries
B．organizes international flights for tourists
C．travels around the world with cheap tickets
D．delivers papers and packages to foreign countries
28．Businesses choose the air-courier service because ________.
A．it costs less B．it is flexible
C．it saves time D．it grows fast
29．One of the disadvantages of traveling as an air-courier is that he ________.
A．cannot decide when and where to travel
B．cannot take any luggage with him
C．has to wear two pairs of jeans
D．saves little money from the travel
30．The author of the text mainly ________.
A．describes the activities of a law-breaker
B．suggests an ideal way to travel
C．argues against the air-courier travel
D．tells us about a developing business
B
How I Turned to Be Optimistic
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then.
I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost — having to study in
three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times”．My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule：almost all common troubles eventually go away！Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little！I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
31．How did the author get to know America?
A．From her relatives. B．From her mother.
C．From books and pictures. D．From radio programs.
32．Upon leaving for America the author felt ________.
A．confused B．excited
C．worried D．amazed
33．For the first two years in New York, the author ________.
A．often lost her way B．did not think about her future C．studied in three different schools D．got on well with her stepfather 34．What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
A．She worked as a translator. B．She attended a lot of job interviews. C．She paid telephone bills for her family. D．She helped her family with her English. 35．The author believes that ________.
A．her future will be free from troubles
B．it is difficult to learn to become patient
C．there are more good things than bad things
D．good things will happen if one keeps trying
C
Why do men die earlier than women? The latest research makes it known that the reason
could be that men’s hearts go into rapid decline when they reach middle age.
The largest study of the effects of ageing on the heart has found that women’s longevity may be linked to the fact that their hearts do not lose their pumping power with age.
“We have found that the power of the male heart falls by 20-25 percent between 18 and 70 years of age,” said the head of the study, David Goldspink of Liverpool John Moores University in the UK.
“Within the heart there are millions of cells that enable it to beat. Between the age of 20 and 70, one-third of those cells die and are not replaced in men,” said Goldspink. “This is part of the ageing process.”
What surprises scientists is that the female heart sees very little loss of these cells. A healthy 70-year-old woman’s heart could perform almost as well as a 20-year-old one’s.
“This gender difference might just explain why women live longer than men,” said Goldspink. They studied more than 250 healthy men and women between the ages of 18 and 80, focusing on healthy persons to remove the confusing influence of disease. “The team has yet to find why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart,” said Goldspink.
The good news is that men can improve the health of their heart with regular exercise. Goldspink stressed that women also need regular exercise to prevent their leg muscles becoming smaller and weaker as they age.
36. The underlined word “longevity” in the second paragraph probably refers to “________”.
A. health
B. long life
C. ageing
D. effect
37. The text mainly talks about ________.
A. men’s heart cells
B. women’s ageing process、
C. the gender difference
D. hearts and long life
38. according to the text, the UK scientists have known that ________.
A. women have more cells than men when they are born
B. women can replace the cells that enable the heart to beat
C. the female heart loses few of the cells with age
D. women never lose their pumping power with age
39. If you want to live longer, you should ________.
A. enable your heart to beat much faster
B. find out the reason for ageing
C. exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy
D. prevent your cells from being lost
40. We can know from the passage that ________.
A. the reason why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart has been found out
B. scientists are on the way to finding out why the male heart loses more of the cells
C. the team has done something to prevent the male from suffering the greater loss
D. women over 70 could lose more heart cells than those at the age of 20
D
Who says Americans worship the almighty dollar？It’s not true. Having enough free time is more important to most Americans than being rich, according to a new poll.
Only 13 percent of more than 2,400 people questioned in the telephone poll ranked being wealthy as most important to them, while 67 percent ranked free time as their top priority, higher than having a successful career, getting married, and having children. “Everyone wants free time to do the things they want to do, young, middle-aged or old,” said Richard Morin, of the Pew Social & Demogra phic Trends Project, which conducted the survey. “So our desire to play unites us.”
The poll also showed that people who were university educated valued career success over wealth, so did middle-aged people. Not surprisingly, those who didn’t have money, ranked wealth very highly. This included minorities, first generation Americans and less educated people. The survey also revealed that a disproportionate(不成比例的) number of people under the age of 30 and retirees in the group made $20,000 or less a year. But the emphasis on wealth lessens with age, with younger people putting value on it but hardly any seniors. “It just diminishes with time as the reality sets in that you would never be rich,” Morin said. “But also, the reality sets in that you don’t have to be rich to lead a very comfortable and fulfilling life.”
While wealth was not at the top of people’s list of priorities, 43 percent still said it was somewhat important.
41．The poll showed that the majority of American people ranked ________ as the most important.
A．wealth B．a successful career
C．marriage D．free time
42．Who cares least for wealth, according to the passage?
A．Young people. B．Middle-aged people.
C．Old people. D．Well-educated people.
43．According to the poll, middle-aged people regarded ______ as more important. A．success in career B．education level
C．wealth D．comfort
44．What is the belief of old people, according to the third paragraph?
A．Wealth is as important to the old as health.
B．One needs to put money away for his retired life.
C．One doesn’t have to be rich to live a satisfying life.
D．One would never get rich until he retires.
45．The underlined word “diminishes” in the third paragraph probably means ________. A．increases B．decreases C．changes D．stays
第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读下列商品信息：
A．WEBKINZ — Lion
Price: $6.99
Discover a virtual world with Webkinz pets. Webkinz animals come with a special Internet code so your child can interact with it online. The code lets you enter Webkinz World and bring your pet to life. Pet owners can name it, make it a home and even play games. Lion measures 10. Not recommended for children under 3.
B．Mattel Barbie As The Island Princess
Price:$ 19.99
In the upcoming DVD release, Barbie as The Island Princess, Barbie plays a special role as Princess Rosella. This beautiful doll comes to life as she sings two of her favorite songs from the movie and her dress transforms as “peacock feathers” fan out at the back of the dress when manually lifted. She also comes with Sagi, her loyal animal friend, and a pretty hairbrush to get her ready for the ball!
C．Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Price: $18.88
Get re ady for some popping’, dropping’ air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the ball spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one “air-amazing” experience for your little one.
D．Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System Set
Price: $30.48
Explore your universe with this inflatable classroom set. Teach size and distance relationships of the planets, the moon and the sun. Learn rotation, revolution and orbit through class activities or demonstrations using this realistic looking set. Includes 36-inch sun, plus planets and moon in proportionate size from 8 inches to 22 inches. Also includes a foot pump, Teacher’s Activity Guide and hooks for easy hanging. Deflates easily for storage.
E. GROW-A-FROG
Price: $18.95
Watching a creature grow from birth to maturity is a special science lesson that most urban children seldom experience. The Grow A Frog kit comes with a see-through 3.5-by-4.5-inch plastic aquarium, a small bag of tadpole food and another of nutria-rocks, a piece of fake seaweed, and a detailed handbook with directions. Send in the mail-ready card and within a few weeks your child will receive a special tadpole grown in a Florida lab. It will bring fun for the whole family.
F. Leapfrog Leapster Learning Game System.
Price: $99.95
The Leapster Handheld Learning System teaches your child by playing with it! With one interactive system, children will educate themselves through action-packed learning games for reading, math, critical and creative thinking, story comprehension, vocabulary, and much more! Backlit screen for easy viewing. Headphone jack for quiet play.
下面是一些顾客的信息，请为他们选择相应的商品。

46．Thomas and his wife are both very busy with their jobs. They are worried about their son’s study
who is in Grade 1 now. They want to send him a present that can help him with his study while playing.
47．G. McCarthy wants to buy a present for her friend’s 12-month-old daughter. She’s learning to walk now and something colorful and funny may encourage her to walk more.
48．Martin has a six-year-old daughter and she is looking for a gift for her. Her daughter loves all the Barbie movies.
49．Rebecca wants to choose a Christmas present for her frog-loving 7-year-old boy. It will be great to find something that is fun and educational for the whole family and also provide a new pet for him.
50．D. Gulkis has a ten-year-old son. He wants to buy him a birthday present that will make nice decorations and will excite a child interested in astronomy.
广东英语阅读和信息匹配训练2
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Turning on the TV, a wonderful scene comes to your eyes — a group of men, tall, strong and handsome, and women, young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurants, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models.
Do you envy them? What sort of life are models leading? Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man?
A few models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a lot of money only by showing themselves off in commercials. But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. They’d like to be models just because they are attracted by what they imagine— models earn a lot of money and lead a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high. Their agents claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever agent. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done.
Interviews for a model job are known as cattle-markets in the modeling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand and receive high fees and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. And agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and tight figures. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model is a continual search for work, trying to sell himself or herself in the face of fierce competition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standards on the part of some employers.
Immigration officials at airport look suspiciously at a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. It comes no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports.
Modeling is a changeable world with great rewards for a tiny minority but not for the majority.
26. For models, their good looks and tight figures are _____________, compared with their
intelligence and qualifications.
A. more important less needed
C. less essential more looked down upon
27. Which of the following can lead you to believe according to the passage?
A. A model’s traveling expenses are usually paid by his employer.
B. To be a model, good looks are the most important qualification.
C. Most models have a fairly easy way of life with high pay.
D. A model can hardly be successful without a good agent.
28. Models often put “Secretary” or “Businessman” instead of “Model” in their passports
because __________________.
A. they want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fans
B. a person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societies
C. models are sometimes looked down upon
D. secretaries and businessmen are free of custom duty
29. What ma y be the author’s attitude towards modeling?
A. It is a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man.
B. He is in favor of young people to try modeling.
C. Before being crazy about a model job, young people should be aware of the difficulties.
D. It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.
30. The underlined word “suspiciously” can most probably be replaced by _________________.
A. doubtfully
B. excitedly
C. proudly
D. sadly
B
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general．Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothes．People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform．The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes．Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform．What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity(身份) than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible(可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them．Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement．When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems．Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes．Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
31. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _______.
A. still judge a man by his clothes
B. hold the uniform in such high regard
C. enjoy having a professional identity
D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
32. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _______.
A. suggests quality work
B. discards his social identity
C. appears to be more practical
D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
33. The chief function of a uniform is to _______.
A. provide practical benefits to the wearer
B. make the wearer catch the public eye
C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
D. provide the wearer with a professional
34 According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _______.
A. are usually helpful
B. have little or no individual freedom
C. tend to lose their individuality
D. enjoy greater popularity
35. The best title for this passage would be _______.
A. Uniforms and Society
B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform
C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms
C
One of the strongest arguments for the raising of the school leaving age (ROSLA) has been
Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up the ladder of success for clever children. It would be good to think that no one who is really bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously so complete. It is obvious, for instance, that
many children from less wealthy homes reach university or do well in other ways.
Unfortunately, we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was possible to test the intelligence of all male 18-to-20-year-old. Half of those soldiers who were placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.
It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to university is almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5000 children from birth to 21 years old shows that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached 16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes, but far more boys than girls stay in education after 16.
It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school too early to benefit from the prizes —money, social respectability, and interesting jobs —which higher education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with their social background. Their parents often need the extra money another money-earner would bring in; they don’t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy. It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather than they
36. It is hoped that ROSLA will give all children _____________
A. a more enjoyable time at school
C. the right to a better school
37. People would like to think that _____________
C. intelligent children are always selec
38. Working class children are thought to be at a disadvantage because _____________.
C. more than half le
39. Many children leave school early because _____________
C. their sch
40. This article shows that equal opportunity in education _____________
A. is a thing of the past
C. is there for those who deserve it
D. has greatly improved our society
D
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise
A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke Engl ish. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new
______
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的),”he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language
41. The main subject talked about in this passage is_____________
42. In the second paragraph, the w riter mentions “exercise” in order to_____________.
D
43. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means_____________
A. a researcher on language learning
C. a person who can speak two languages
D. an active l
44. We may know from the scientific findings that_____________
A. the earlier you start to learn a second language the higher the grey matter density is
B. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn't know a
C. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people's brain
45. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that_____________
A. learning a second language is the same as studying maths
B. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in study other subjects
D. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language
第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读下列餐馆的信息：
A. Pasta House ––new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.
B. A Taste of India –– famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a ta ble during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.
C. Paris Match –– this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surrounding. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.
D. Mountain Diner ––not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by f orest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
E. Owl Café––open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.
F. Greek Bistro –– a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方：
46. Bill ––was late getting up today so hasn’t had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.
47. Julie ––works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn’t want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.
48. Sally –– has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn’t have a lot of money and doesn’t like her food too hot.
49. Albert–– is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings.
50. Robert –– is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn’t like arranging things in advan ce so he hasn’t booked a table.
Ⅱ阅读(共两节，满分50分)（广东英语阅读和信息匹配训练1
第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
A
【答案与解析】26-30 CDCAD。