英语阅读理解10884

阅读理解
Directions:
In this section there are some passages. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements with four choices marked A), B), C), and D). You are supposed to read the passage and make the best choice to complete each question or unfinished statement. Then type the answer in the blank on the web page.[题数:25;分数:100分;参考时间:50分0秒]
Passage 1
The old Volkswagen
Beetle -- "The Bug" -- is making
a comeback. People who own them
are planning to keep them
forever. People who don't own
them are paying high prices
when they can find one for sale.
It's more remarkable when you
realize that VW doesn't even
make them anymore!
A spokesman for
Volkswagen of America says
there were about five million
"Bugs" on American roads in
1977. That was the last year
they were shipped to America.
VW estimates that about four
million of them are still
1. People like to have a
"Bug" ____.
[A] for its rareness
[B] because it is a
reliable and economy car
[C] because it is
inexpensive
[D] for its safety
2. According to the
passage, which of the following
statements is NOT true? ____
[A] "Bugs" are now
produced in a small quantity.
[B] "Bugs" are no longer
running.. . and running.. . and running.
Used car dealers say they can't keep "Bugs" on their lots these days. They feel it's because these cars have a history of reliable, inexpensive transportation.
The cars average about 30 miles per gallon of gas.
But all hasn't been smooth going for the "Bugs". The heating system is poor. And since it travels very close to the ground, larger cars tend to splash it with winter's snow and mud. Some in the safety
field consider the Beetle as defenseless against heavier
cars. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has nothing that shows any problem with them at all.
produced. [C] More than five million "Bugs" had been shipped to America.
[D] No "Bugs" have been shipped to America since 1977.
3. In the last sentence, the word "them" refers to ____.
[A] "Bugs" [B] heavier cars [C] people in the safety field
[D] people from National Highway Traffic Administration
4. What is the problem with a "Bug"? ____ [A] It does not go smoothly.
[B] It has a poor heating system.
[C] It splashes mud and water.
[D]
It travels too fast.
5. The Americans ____.
[A] used to take interest in "Bugs"
[B] have never lost interest in "Bugs"
[C] start to feel interested in "Bugs"
[D] have become interested in "Bugs" again
Passage 2
Elderly people respond best to a calm and unhurried environment. This is not always easy to provide as their behavior can sometimes be irritating. If they get excited or upset then they may become more confused and more difficult to look after.
Although sometimes it can be extremely difficult, it is best 6. The main subject of the passage about elderly people is ____. [A] their general care and welfare
[B] promoting their physical and mental health
[C] how they can be helped to look after themselves as far as possible
to be patient and not to get upset yourself. You should always encourage old people to do as much as possible for
themselves but be ready to lend
a helping hand when necessary.
Failing memory makes
it difficult for the elderly
person to recall all the basic kinds of information we take
for granted. The obvious way to help in this situation is to supply the information that is missing and help them make sense of what is going on. You must use every opportunity to provide information but
remember to keep it simple and straightforward.
"Good morning, Mum. This is Fiona, your daughter.
It is eight o'clock, so if you
get up now, we can have
breakfast downstairs. '
When the elderly person makes confused
statements e. g. about going out to his or her old employment
[D] assisting people with physical problems to live a normal life
7. The passage gives help
for one responsible for an
elderly forgetful person by
____.
[A] removing some of his
or her worries about the job [B] suggesting sensible things to do in these circumstances
[C] providing ideas that help in recovering the lost
memory [D] explaining the causes of loss of memory
8. A difficulty experienced
by other people is that they may
____.
[A] worry too much about the old person's condition [B] find it difficult
or visiting a dead relative, correct in a calm
matter-of-fact fashion: "You don't work in the office any more. You are retired now. Will you come and help me with the dishes?"
We rely heavily on the information provided by
signposts, clocks, calendars and newspapers. These assist us to organize and direct our behavior. Confused old people need these aids all the time to compensate for their poor
memory. Encourage them to use reminder boards or diaries for important coming events and label the contents of different cupboards and drawers. Many
other aids such as information cards, old photos, scrap books, addresses or shopping lists could help in individual case. sometimes to deal with matters calmly
[C] try to do too much for the person concerned
[D] fail to understand the old person's problems 9. How should confused
statements and ideas be dealt with?____ [A] Plainly and sensibly.
[B] By a detailed
explanation of the mistakes. [C] By showing sympathy and understanding.
[D] By ignoring them and
talking about something else.
10. Visual aids can give practical help to elderly
people by ____.
[A] bringing back to mind various kinds of useful information
[B]
informing them about
what has to be done next
[C] helping them to
revive old memories
[D] clearing up their
mistakes and confusion
Passage 3
More than 30,000
drivers and front seat
passengers are killed or
seriously injured each year. At
a speed of only 30 miles per
hour it is the same as falling
from a third floor window.
Wearing a seat belt saves
lives; it reduces your chance
of death or serious injury by
more than half.
Therefore drivers or
front seat passengers over 14
in most vehicles must wear a
seat belt. If you do not, you
could be fined up to ￡ 50. It
will not be up to the drivers to
make sure you wear your belt.
11. This text is taken from
____.
[A] a medical magazine
[B] a legal document
[C] a textbook
[D] a government
information booklet
12. Wearing a seat belt in a
vehicle ____.
[A] reduces road
accidents by more than half
[B] saves lives while
driving at a speed up to 30
miles per hour
But it will be the driver's responsibility to make sure that children under 14 do not ride in the front unless they
are wearing a seat belt of some kind.
However, you do not have to wear a seat belt if you are reversing your vehicle; or you are making a local delivery or collection using a special vehicle; or if you have a valid medical certificate which
excuses you from wearing it. Make sure these circumstances apply to you before you decide not to wear your seat belt. Remember you may be taken to
court for not doing so, and you may be fined if you cannot prove to the court that you have been excused from wearing it.
[C] reduces the death rate in traffic accidents
[D] saves more than
16,000 lives each year
13. It is the driver's responsibility to ____. [A] make the front seat passenger wear a seat belt
[B] make the front seat children under 14 wear a seat
belt [C] stop children from riding in the front seat
[D] wear a seat belt each time he drives
14. According to the text, which of the following people riding in the front does not have to wear a seat belt?____
[A] Someone who is backing into a parking space.
[B] Someone who is
picking up the children from
the local school.
[C] Someone who is
delivering invitation letters.
[D] Someone who is under
14.
15. For some people, it may
be better ____.
[A] to wear a seat belt
for health reasons
[B] not to wear a seat
belt for health reason
[C] to get a valid
medical certificate before
wearing a seat belt
[D] to pay a fine rather
than wear a belt
Passage 4
Many teachers believe
that the responsibility for
learning lies with the student.
If a long reading assignment is
16. In the first paragraph
"Courses are not designed
merely for students to pass
exams." means" ____."
given, instructors expect students to be familiar with information in the reading even if they do not discuss it in
class or give an examination. (Courses are not designed merely for students to pass
exams). The ideal student is considered to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning, not the one
interested only in getting high grades. Grade-conscious
students may be frustrated with teachers who do not believe it is necessary to grade every assignment. Sometimes homework is returned with brief written comments but without a grade.
Even if a grade is not given, the student is responsible for learning the material assigned.
When research is assigned, the professor
expects the student to take the initiative and to complete the assignment with minimal
[A] teachers want students to fail exams
[B] teachers care only
about exam grades [C] teachers believe that passing exams is not the
only purpose of a course [D] teachers design courses for lectures only
17. Professors in the
United States usually expect ____. [A] the students to know all the answers
[B] the students never to seek their advice [C] the students to take the initiative and be independent
[D] the students to work
together 18. The main idea of this
guidance. It is the student's responsibility to find books, periodicals, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain how a
university library works. They expect students, particularly graduate students, to be able to exhaust the reference sources in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but
prefer that their students not be overly dependent on them. (This differs from
teacher-student relationships in other countries. ) In the United States, professors have other duties besides teaching. Often they are responsible for administrative work within their departments. In addition, they may be obliged to publish articles and books. Therefore the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited. If a student has
passage is that ____. [A] students should learn independently
[B] students should learn under close guidance of their professors [C] students should learn cooperatively
[D] students should not learn mainly for high grades
19. If a student has a problem with classroom work, he
or she should ____. [A] make an appointment with the professor a week before
[B] approach a professor after class
[C] seek the professor's help in his office
[D] go to the professor's apartment
problems with classroom work,
the student should either
approach a professor during
office hours or make an
appointment.
20. Who is considered to be
a good student?____
[A] One who aims at
getting good scores.
[B] One who is planning
to get a degree.
[C] One who is capable of
memorizing knowledge.
[D] One who has the
motivation to learn.
Passage 5
I was only eight years
old when the Second World War
ended, but I can still remember
something about the victory
celebrations in the small town
where I lived on the day when
the war in Europe ended. We had
not suffered much from the war
there, though like most
children of my age, I was used
to seeing bombed houses in the
streets and the enormous army
lorries passing through. But
21. Where did the narrator
live before the Second World
War? ____
[A] In a small town.
[B] In London.
[C] In Europe.
[D] In the countryside.
22. What kind of food had
the narrator certainly not
tasted during the war?____
both at home and at school I had become accustomed to the phrases "before the war" and "when the war's over". "Before
the war", apparently, things had been better, though I was too young to understand why, except that there had been no bombs then, and people had
eaten things like ice cream and bananas, which I had only heard of. When the war was over we would go back to London, but this meant very little to me. I did not remember what London was like.
What I remember now about VE Day was the afternoon and the evening.
I remember coming
home about five o'clock with a little girl of my age who lived in the house opposite. Some boys and girls on a bomb-site at the end of the street were collecting wood and building an enormous bonfire. We stood and
watched them for a time, and [A] Bread. [B] Butter. [C] Ice cream and
bananas. [D] Meat.
23. The unmistakable figure
with the moustache most probably represents ____ [A] those who died in the war.
[B] those who had won. [C] an imaginary figure. [D] the most hated person in the war --- Hitler.
24. Which of the following statements is true? ____ [A] The narrator's father had fought in the Second World War.
[B] The narrator's father had fought in the First
World War.
myself
It was May and still broad day light when my mother
had collected some old clothes
we was cheering and shouting, and
[总题数:25;总分数:100分;总参考时间:50分0秒]。