新编大学英语长篇阅读

新编大学英语长篇阅读
第一套题
How to Make Friends at Work
From being well-connected to having someone lend you a hand when needed, the advantages of having friends at work are many. If you regularly find yourself in a cold corner on your office floor, here are tips that you can use to win friends and make office buddies for life.
Bring something for everyone in your office every once in a while
Whether it is a bag of lollies, biscuits, Tim Tams or a box of doughnuts from Dunkin’ Donuts, it would be nice if you brought your office colleagues a little something every now and then. Food is a sure-fire way of letting your office mates know that you are putting in a genuine effort to be friends with them and that you care about them. And best of all, if you consider yourself an amateur baker, why not bake a lot of your best brownies or cookies for your friends at work?
Sympathize with your colleagues at work
Everyone at work has their own share of problems. There are really no exceptions. If you want to make friends at work, you must learn to sympathize with fellow colleagues and help them out in whichever way you can. For example, if your colleague is going through a rough patch with her husband and her marriage is on the rocks, don’t hesitate to ask if you can temporarily help her out by picking up some of her daily tasks. Genuine sympathy never goes unnoticed and a work place is no different.
Work for your team, not for yourself
While it is easy to get carried away and think about your own benefit all the time, you should remember that your progress at work lies in the progress of your teammates and vice versa. If you go out of the way to help your colleagues at work, they will hopefully reciprocate by crediting you with their success.
Go out for lunch with your colleagues
We all love to have lunch buddies at work, don’t we? That’s exactly why you should make an attempt to go for lunch with the people who you want to be friends with at work. A chat over lunch will not only allow you to be better friends with your workmates, but will also provide a window of opportunity for you to catch up on all the latest gossip at work. So catch up with a buddy at work for lunch, whether it is in the office cafeteria or at the neighborhood take-away joint.
Involve your colleagues in your life outside work
Involving your colleagues in your life outside word is one of the first signs of trust and friendship that you can give out. Tell your workmates about your family, tell them about your relationships tell them about the problems you face in your personal life and tell them what you’ve been up to outside the confines of the walls of your office. Your colleagues will feel connected to you in a more-than-just-professional way. For all you know, you may even find your next vest friend right in your workplace! However, make sure that you share only the things that are t host appropriate to be shared in an office environment.
Be human-Have an opinion
If you really want to make friends at work, don’t be afraid to have an opinion or voice out how you feel, even if it means being bad-tempered at times. While most management experts and books will tell you to carry a positive attitude at work all the time, that may not go well in helping you be popular at work. Your workmates expect you to have a mind of your own and more importantly, expect you to voice your opinion. If you are going to hold a poker face all the time, you may seem like your boss’s puppet who only does what the boss says.
1. According to the writer, giving some desserts to your colleagues is a way to______.
A. show your favorite food and taste
B. prove you are a god cook
C. let your office mates know you are friendly
D. let your office mates know you are generous
标准答案：C
2. What is suggested for sympathizing with your colleagues at work in the passage?
A) Sharing their problems in private life
B) Helping them get through hard times
C) Feeling sorry for their misfortune
D) Asking what’s going on about their marriage
标准答案：B
3. Teamwork is emphasized in making friends at work because______.
A. you may easily lose control of yourself at work
B. your colleagues will help you at work
C. your success depends on others’ progress
D. your sympathy for others is very important
标准答案：C
4. Why is going out for lunch with colleagues advisable for making friends at work?
A. Because chatting over lunch allows you to know more about the latest news at work.
B. Because people all love to have lunch together.
C. Because gossip over lunch is very funny.
D. Because cafeterias and take-away joints are very popular.
标准答案：A
5. By involving your colleagues in your life outside work, you can______.
A. tell them your personal problems
B. show your trust and friendship
C. reduce your stress at work
D. overcome the limitations of office work
标准答案：B
第二套题
All You Remember
All you remember about your child being an infant is the incredible awe you felt about the precious miracle you created. You remember having plenty of time to give all your wisdom and knowledge. You thought your child would take all of your advice and make fewer mistakes, and be much smarter than you wee. You wished for your child to hurry and grow up.
All you remember about your child being two is never using the restroom alone or getting to watch a movie without talking animals. You recall afternoons talking on the phone while sitting in the bedroom closet, and being convinced your child would be the first Ivy League college student to graduate wearing pullovers at the ceremony. You remember worrying about the bag of M&M’s melting in your pocket and ruining your good dress. You wished for your child to be more independent.
All you remember about your child being five is the first day of school and finally having the house to yourself. You remember joining the PTA and being elected president when you left a meeting to use the restroom. You remember being asked “Is Santa real?” and saying “yes” because he had to be for a little bit longer. You remember shaking the sofa cushions for loose change, so the tooth fairy could come and take away your child’s first lost tooth. You wished for your child to have all permanent teeth.
All you remember about your child being sever is the carpool schedule. You learned to apply makeup in two minutes and brush your teeth in the rearview mirror because the only time you had to yourself was when you were stopped at red lights. You considered painting your car yellow and posting “taxi” sign on th e lawn next to the garage door. You remember people staring at you, the few times you were out the car, because you kept moving your foot and making acceleration noised. You wished for the day your child would learn how to drive. All you remember about your child being 10 is managing the school fund raisers. You sold wrapping paper for paint, T-shirts for new furniture, and magazine subscriptions for shade trees in the school playground. You remember storing a hundred cases of candy bars in the garage to sell so the school band could get new uniforms, and how they melted together on an unseasonably warm spring afternoon. You wished your child would grow out of playing an instrument.
All you remember about your child being 12 is sitting in the stands during baseball practice and hoping your child’s team would strike out fast because you had more important things to do at home. The coach didn’t understand how busy you were. You wished the baseball season would be over soon.
All you remember about your child being 14 is being asked not to stop the car in front of the school in the morning. You had to drive two blocks further and unlock the doors without coming to a complete stop. You remember not getting to kiss your child goodbye or talking to him in front of his friends. You wished your child would be more mature.
All you remember about your child being 16 is loud music and undistinguished
lyrics screamed to a rhythmic beat. You wished for your child to grow up and leave home with the stereo.
All you remember about your child being 18 is the day when he was born and having all the time in the world.
And, as you walk through your quiet house, you wonder where he went and you wish your child hadn’t grown up so fast.
1. How did you feel when you faced the lovely infant you created?
A. Nervous.
B. Worried.
C. Awesome.
D. Optimistic.
标准答案：C
2. You wished your child aged two to______.
A. become more independent
B. use the restroom alone
C. watch movies without talking animals
D. like popular M&M’s
标准答案：A
3. You finally had the house to yourself because______.
A. the kid went to the grandparents’ house
B. the kid went to play outside
C. the kid went to school
D. the kid became very quiet
标准答案：C
4. You had to brush your teeth in the car because______.
A. this was your habit
B. it was your job to drive for your child and you were very busy
C. your child enjoyed seeing you do it
D. you often got up late
标准答案：B
5. Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 4?
A. You once considered painting your car yellow.
B. Sometimes you withed your child could drive himself.
C. People stared at you because you made acceleration noises.
D. Sometimes you wanted to be a taxi driver.
标准答案：D
第三套题
College Freshman Year Mistakes
You are bound to mess a few things up during freshman year, and that’s okay! Here are some common mistakes that students make during their first semester or two, and suggestions about how to avoid them.
Skipping class
So much freedom! Nobody can force you to do to class anymore! However,
nobody can force you to pass your classes anymore either, so you’d better take responsibility and go.
Not studying enough
It's time to readjust your expectations of workload from what you had in high school. In college, teachers expect you to put in 2-3 hours of work outside of the classroom for every credit of coursework-- and sometimes more.
Not doing the reading
This is a mistake that high school students make too, but it's one you might be able to get away with in high school. Read your syllabus frequently and make sure you keep up, at least most of the time.
Frequent and excessive partying
Speaking of freedom, it can be intoxicating to have the freedom to party whenever you want and for as long as you want. Many freshmen go completely overboard, which can lead to a host of serious problems. Remember, you have your whole life to have fun. It doesn't all have to happen the second you leave your parent's home.
Going home too often
Homesickness is a common freshman problem, and it's tempting to go back to the comforts of home as much as possible. But you're never going to get over your homesickness if you keep going home. Instead, get involved on campus and make new friends. Similarly, if you come to campus with a ready-made group of friends, branch out.
Not finding “your own thing”
Many incoming students do what they think they're supposed to do, based on peer pressure, parental expectations, or from watching too many bad TV shows and movies about college. College gives you an opportunity to try out lots of new things and befriend lots of new people, so explore! Don't join a fraternity or sorority because that's what you think college is supposed to be like-- and don't not join a fraternity or sorority because your friends turn up their noses. Don't get involved with student government because that's what your dad did. Be yourself.
Not opening your mind
On campus, you're bound to be exposed to all kinds of ideas that are different from your own, and all kinds of people you never thought you'd be dealing with. While this may be uncomfortable, it's one of the reasons why college is such a great learning experience, so be prepared to listen and learn.
Unhealthy eating habits
Getting used to eating healthfully on your own is tricky, and it's no wonder that so many students gain the Freshman Fifteen. Don't worry about being perfectly healthy your first semester, but avoid doing things like eating pizza in the middle of the night or eating fries with every meal. And try to get a little exercise, even if that just means walking to class.
Not asking for help
Yes, you need to learn to be independent. But part of being independent is
taking the initiative to get help if you need it. If you're having problems in class, visit the professor's office hours, or spend some time at the campus tutoring center. If you're having trouble coping, get some help at the campus counseling center. Find out what resources are available and use them.
1. What’s the writer’s su ggestion concerning going to class?
A. You should enjoy the freedom of not being forced to go to class.
B. You should be responsible for your study and go to class.
C. You should reduce the burden of study.
D. You should set aside two to three hours for after-class study.
标准答案：B
2. What will result in a lot of serious troubles for the freshmen?
A. They spend too much money on partying.
B. They have fun all the time.
C. They become extremely keen on partying.
D. They enjoy themselves the moment they leave home.
标准答案：C
3. To overcome homesickness, what can freshmen do on campus?
A. Keeping away from old friends.
B. Participating in campus activities and making new friends.
C. Going to the same college with the ready-made friends.
D. Making the dormitory as comfortable as home.
标准答案：B
4. We can know from the passage that freshmen can find their own thing through___.
A. being themselves
B. taking part in a student government
C. joining a fraternity or sorority because it is popular with most people
D. exploring new things and making a lot of new friends
标准答案：A
5. Which of the following expressions has the closest meaning to “turn up one’s noses” in paragraph 7?
A. look up to someone
B. ignore
C. investigate
D. look down upon someone
标准答案：D
第四套题
Animal, Vegetable, Science, Ethics: Interview with Jonathan Balcombe Author, ethologist and biologist Dr. Jonathan Balcombe is breading new ground in our understanding of and appreciation for animals. For many, Second Nature, his last book, was the first introduction to his fascinating and brace new world of animal behaviorism. His new book, The Exultant Ark: A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure, promises to broaden even more the base of his audience with
compelling visual references for all of the major insights in the book.
Not only does Balcombe make us rethink our attitudes toward and relationships with non-human animals; he also compels us to turn that knowledge into action. FFh (Free From Harm) interviewed Balcombe to get a deeper understanding of his ideas and in particular how they apply to animals used in agriculture.
FFH: Some scientists just do their research, write their reports and visit conferences. But you seem to have a more active role in being an animal advocate. To what extent do you apply your study or animals to action for animals?
JB: I consider my job as an animal advocate at least as important as my role as a scientist. I apply my study and knowledge of animals to action through my writings-books, blogs, scholarly papers, book chapters, etc., and through public speaking.
FFh: How does science intersect with ethics in your analysis of animal behavior?
JB: Animal behavior is one of the nearest windows onto animals’ inner lives. The way animals behave helps to demonstrate their feelings, and I like to say that feelings are the bedrock of ethics.
FFH: How do you explain why the study of animal behavior, ethology, has remained so underdeveloped up to the present time?
JB: Observing animal behavior is so absorbing that I’m a bit puzzled as to why there was so relatively little written about it before Darwin’s time. But let’s give science its due; after a period of near-sighted denial when it was doubted even whether animals were conscious, the latter 20th century has seen the emergence of ethology as a lively and very active field. I view ethology’s contributions to our understanding of animals as one of the pillars supporting the animal rights movement.
FFH: In what major directions do you see this discipline is heading?
JB: I am encouraged by the recent rise in studies on animal emotions and cognition. I think these trends will continue. We are beginning to see more studies that combine behavior with non-invasive brain imaging and measures of biochemical changes to show parallels between humans and non-human animals. This sort of evidence is very persuasive, and I believe it has a key role in compelling the sort of paradigm shift people in this social movement are hoping for.
FFH: What can a better understanding of pleasure in animals do to help us understand ourselves better?
JB: Recognizing and accepting animal pleasure is an act of basic empathy. It is recognizing that- when it comes to the experience of a quality of life-they are us and we are them.
FFH: How did you go about selecting the images in The Exultant Ark?
JB: Some images were easy to select because they were both beautiful and they “shouted” animal pleasure. Others were mo re subtle and requited
communication with the photographer to help clarify what was going on when the photo was taken. I also had a framework into which I wanted to organize the photos, and some otherwise legitimate images just didn’t fit that framework. FFH: With regard to farmed animals, what unique ethical questions do we face with the knowledge we have of their behavior and intelligence?
JB: There’s really just one primary ethical question here: How can we possibly justify damaging these animals, crowding them into places that deny even their most basic needs, and then shipping them in terribly stressful conditions to the horror of their slaughter- when we don’t even need to eat them to begin with? The answer is clear: We can’t.
FFH: What opposing views of animal behavior serve to justify the treatment of farmed animals today? What are their sources?
JB: I’ve yet to see a single opposing view that justifies our treatment of farmed animals.
FFH: How important do you think veganism is as an ethical and practical solution to the fate of animals used in agriculture today?
JB: Veganism is as vital as it is easy. I regard it as the Holy Grail of personal activism for animals, the environment, and human health. It is also a useful tool for addressing this nation’s economic problems.
1. What’s the purpose of the interview with Dr.Balcombe?
A. To discover something new in people’s understanding of and appreciation for animals.
B. To introduce Balcombe’s theory about animal behaviorism.
C. To encourage people to reconsider their attitudes toward and relationships with animals.
D. To get further understanding of Balcombe’s ideas and especially how they apply to farmed animals.
标准答案：D
2. Which of the following words or phrases can replace the word “bedrock” in parapgraph6?
A. solid rock
B. condition
C. ground rock
D. foundation
标准答案：D
3. How does Dr. Balcome think of ethology, the study of animal behavior?
A. People in Darwin’s time knew nothing about ethology.
B. Ethology will arouse people’s denial and doubt.
C. By offering better understanding of animals, ehtology plays a vital role in the animal rights movement.
D. Despite its underdevelopment at present, ethology will still be absorbing.
标准答案：C
4. What does “these trends” refer to in paragraph 10?
A. Recent rise in studies on animal emotions and cognition.
B. Recent recognition of the importance of ethology.
C. Recent recognition of the close relationship between animals and human beings.
D. Recent rise in the animal rights movement.
标准答案：A
5. According to Dr. Balcome, what images can be easily selected into The Exultant Ark?
A. Images demonstrating the relationship between human beings and animals.
B. Images showing how human beings protect animals.
C. Images both beautiful and representing animals’ pleasure.
D. Images more subtle and requiring communication with the photographer. 标准答案：C
第五套题
Six Bermuda Triangle Theories
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the Florida coast that has reportedly the highest number of cases of planes and ships mysteriously disappearing without a trace. It is a region roughly in the shape of a triangle located between Miami on the Florida coast and two islands, the island of Bermuda and the island of San Juan in Puerto Rico. Also known as the “Devil’s Triangle”, the Bermuda Triangle remains a mystery unsolved even today. Here are some theories that attempt to explain the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle.
Theory 1: Effect of a comet
The first theory that we’ll discuss here is the theory that a comet from outer space crashed into the Earth thousands of years ago, near the area, which is now the The Bermuda Triangle. People who believe in this theory also seem to believe that somewhere in the depths of the ocean, there must lie the remains of this comet and it is the electromagnetic attractions of the comet that cause all the havoc, including interruptions of aircraft signals. No traces of a comet or anything similar to it has been found yet and in the absence of proof, this theory remains nothing but an assumption.
Theory 2: Time warp
This theory is one of the most popular theories in spite of the fact that there is nothing to prove it. The “time warp” theory claims that the reason for so many disappearances is time travel. In other words, this theory says that whenever something ends up at the Bermuda Triangle, it either travels back in time or to some time in the future. There are also people who have reported seeing a huge tunnel-shaped cloud around the region, which they believe is a tunnel for time travel.
Theory 3: City of Atlantis
This theory is supported by some people who believe that the lost city of Atlantis was located somewhere close to the Bahamas. What they also believe is that the mysterious city of Atlantis still lay buried somewhere below the ocean
and legend has it that this city was powered by energy obtained from powerful crystals. According to this theory, the effect of the remains of these crystals is what is responsible for the aircraft radio signals going out of control. There are ever supposed proofs for that, the most important one being the Bimini Road, which is a peculiar cock structure that appears to be an ancient dockyard. Theory 4: U.S. military base
Ever heard about Area 51? It is a base of the U.S. Air Force where testing of military equipment is carried out and which is notorious for many reported UFO sightings. Well, there is a similar testing base of the U.S. Navy on the Andros Islands in the Bahamas. Some people believe that there is something more to it than a mere weapon testing base and that it is the location where the government has built equipment to communicate with the extraterrestrial. And it is this supposedly advanced technology that has got something to do with the vanishing of ships and planes!
Theory 5: Rough weather
This is one of the more practical theories explaining the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. The Atlantic Ocean is famous for its storms, hurricanes and rough weather. Violent storms and hurricanes cause the waves to rise as high as
80 feet or more. Add to that the strong currents of the Gulf Stream and you have
a situation from which it is almost impossible to escape! Even more danger lurks beneath the ocean as this is the deepest region in the Atlantic, the location of the Puerto Rico trench. So, if a ship or an aircraft gets trapped in the storm and sinks deep into the water, it can very well appear to have disappeared without a trace!
Theory 6: Human error
Believed to be the NO. 1 reason for the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle, this theory states that it all happens as a result of human error. The area surrounding the Bermuda Triangle consists of a string of islands, each very similar to the other. Because of this, it is very difficult to find your way there. Moreover, the rough weather and storms add to the risk factor. In such a scenario, once you are lost, it will be very difficult to return. Also, the area over the Bermuda Triangle experiences a lot of air traffic which increases the probability of disasters.
1. The Bermuda Triangle is a region _____.
A. in the eastern part of the North Atlantic Ocean
B. where lots of ships and planes disappeared mysteriously
C. in the shape of a triangle located among three islands
D. whose mystery has been well explained with many theories
标准答案：B
2. Concerning the comet theory, which of the following is true?
A. There is adequate evidence to prove the theory.
B. The comet is huge and aggressive.
C. Some remains of the comet have been found.
D. The electromagnetic attractions of the comet have caused all the disasters.
标准答案：D
3. The time warp theory _____.
A. is believed by those who have seen a tunnel for time travel
B. believes that time travel causes so many ships and planes to disappear
C. claims that all the ships and planes disappearing in the area have traveled to some time in the future
D. is convincing because of the existence of the tunnel for time travel
标准答案：B
4. It’s said that the mysterious city of Atlantis was powered by energy got from_____.
A. powerful crystals
B. electricity
C. water
D. the sun
标准答案：A
5. According to Theory 3, why is the lost city of Atlantis related to the disappearances of planes and ships in the Bermuda Triangle?
A. Because the lost city was located in the area.
B. Because there were many crystals in the city.
C. Because the remains of the city were powered by crystals.
D. Because the remains of the crystals make the aircraft radio signals out of work.
标准答案：D
第六套题
Memories in the Rain
The door slammed behind me once again, as I ran from the world I knew all too well. I needed an escape. I felt as if my mind and my soul were being chocked.
I jumped in the car and started down the long drive, not knowing where I would end up, but knowing anywhere would be better than here.
Night had begun to fall, and as the miles that separated me from home increased, I began to relax. It seemed as though my car knew where to take me, because the drive was effortless. I ended up along the narrow road adjacent to the river. It was one of the roads I had driven daily a s a teen. I hadn’t been on this road for years. My life now, as an adult, was too busy to take time out for joy rides. I had deadlines to meet, PTA meetings to attend, bills to pay and a husband to pacify.
I smiled as I drove past the places that I’d spent so many evenings, parked with friends along this road. I had lost touch with some precious memories, but they seemed to be flooding back, filling my heart. I pulled over underneath a familiar gnarled tree and got out. The wind had started blowing and I could smell the incoming rain. Pushing my hair out of my eyes, I ran to the tree and searched the trunk. It didn’t take long for me to find what I was looking for. Julie and Danny, True Love Always. Time and weather had faded the words, but
they were still there. Tears came to my eyes as I traced the words lovingly with my fingers. This was Danny’s favorite spot. I turned and walked toward the river and my tears seemed to act as a cue for the rain to start falling.
I sat on a rock, eyes closed, listening to the sound of the raindrops meeting the river. I felt his hands cup my cheek and his lips gently touch mine. His scent was mixed with the smell of the fresh rain and I could feel his warmth next to me. I didn’t dare open my eyes, instead, I slid my arms arou nd his neck and kissed him the way I’d kissed him two decades ago. Tears slid down my cheeks as we embraced. I had spent years trying to forget how his arms felt around me, and here they were again, stronger than ever. I could feel the need in him and I wondered if he knew how badly I needed him, too.
The rain was coming down in torrents now, but it didn’t matter. I could feel his warm breath against my skin as he kissed my neck. I ran my hands over his strong chest, and through his blonde hair. Even soaking wet, I remembered the feel of it, the feel of him.
A loud clap of thunder forced me to open my eyes and I realized that I was alone with my memories.
The accident hadn’t happened far from here. The road winds along the river and the girl driving Danny’s car that night wasn’t the first to miss the hairpin turn. The car rolled and the driver’s side was crushed. They said the driver died instantly, but Danny held on for a few hours. Those few hours seemed like an eternity. He had been so young, and I hadn’t known how to say goodbye.
For 20 years I’ve tried to replace the memories of that night with memories of better ones, memories of his smile, his kiss and of the wonderful person that I had come to love. I closed my eyes again and remembered Danny introducing me to his friends as “the one”. I wondered what my life might have been like had Danny not died that night, so many years ago. Would I really have been “the one”?
As I got up to leave, I felt a warmth enveloping me. I blew a kiss to that old gnarled tree as I climbed, soaking wet, into my car and began my journey home. Thank you, Danny. You were always there when I needed you.
1. Why did the writer need an escape away from home?
A. Because she wanted to relive her old memories.
B. Because she knew the world around her all too well.
C. Because her mind and soul were badly hurt.
D. Because she wanted to take time out for a joy ride.
标准答案：C
2. Where did the writer end up after a long driver away from home?
A. In a forest.
B. In a park beside the river.
C. On a road near the river.
D. At the end of the road.
标准答案：C
3. Where were the words “Julie and Danny, True Love Always” written on?。