2013中考英语（阅读理解第17集共38页）（答案或答案解析）

2013中考英语（阅读理解第17集共38页）（答案或答案解析）
主要选自2012年的模拟题、中考真题，很少选自2011年的模拟题、中考真题.。都有参考答案，有的有详细的答案解析。题材广泛，题型多样，有阅读短文，做单项选择题；有任务型阅读理解题；有阅读短文判断正误题。是专题练习的好材料，也是出题、选题的好材料。
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1、、【2012苏州市二模】
Hello, boys and girls, have you been to London? If no, let me tell you something about it.
London like Beijing is a major capital city with many interesting places and old buildings. Tourists like to see the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace when soldiers wear brightly colored uniforms.
The National Gallery has a very large collection of great paintings. In the Tower of London, you can see a collection of jewels, plates and medals as well as other items. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are other well-known landmarks.
Across the river, there is a giant wheel, called the London Eye, which you can ride on and take a bird-s eye view of the city.
If you are interested in history, the British Museum is full of interesting items from all over the world. Westminster Abbey has the graves(坟墓) of many famous British people.
London is also famous for its Great Theatre and there are plays to suit everyone's taste. There are also special programmes for children, and they can perform with professional actors.
( )26. How many interesting places and old buildings in London does this passage talk bout?
A. Six. B. Seven.
C. Eight. D. Nine.
( )27. At which place can you have a bird's eye view of London?
A. Buckingham Palace.
B. The Tower of London.
C. The London Eye.
D. Westminster Abbey.
( )28. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Westminster Abbey is an office building for famous British people.
B. In Great Theatre children can take part in some special programmes,
C. The Tower of London is the National Gallery full of great paintings.
D. The British Museum has items from all over the world because it belongs to the UN.
参考答案 26.D 27.C 28.B
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2、、【2012苏州市二模】
It’s not easy to find a person with the qualities it takes to be a hero. I didn't really understand the meaning of the word "hero" until my third year in the college.
If you saw her, you wouldn’t think she really looks the part, but she is stronger than Superman could ever be. Her name is Sandra Keierleber. I first met her at volleyball tryouts(选拔赛) ,but didn't notice anything special at first. As the week passed, however, she showed she had more heart than anyone. She stood out because she never gave up. no matter what.
Sandra isn’t the tallest or the fastest-in fact, this was her first time playing volleyball and it showed-but that didn’t stop her. She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave. By the end of tryouts she had found a place in everyone's heart. When the name list for new members was put up, we all waited nervously as she checked. When she stood at the door and smiled happily, all we could do was cheer.
After Sandra made the team, she worked even harder to improve her game. When she asked for help, we gladly taught her. She also became our fan, attending almost every school game and even joining us in the city games. We all like her, because she never thinks about doing things the easy way, or loses that smile. Because of her great efforts, she makes herself a true hero-and my hero, too.
( )29. What did the writer think of Sandra Keierleber at the beginning?
A. Strong. B. Honest. C. Pretty. D. Common
( )30. Sandra began to play volleyball when _______.
A. she was at college B. she was tall enough
C. she became a hero D. she met the Superman
( )31. Which of the following is TRUE about Sandra?
A. She was born a volleyball player.
B. She isn’t the tallest but the fastest.
C. She does things in an easy way.
D. She is popular with her teammates.
( )32. The writer is most probably _______.
A. a news reporter
B. a college student
C. a story teller
D. a college teacher
参考答案29.D 30.A 31.D 32.B
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3、、【2011模拟】
Obama Has a Good Time at the Great Wall REUTERS
Obama had a four-day visit to China last week．He had a very busy schedule(日程)．
(1) _______．When a leader visits another country，he or she sometimes goes to the country's most famous places．It is to show respect to the local culture．For the leaders，it's also a good time to relax．He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man．
(2) _______．Obama spent 50 minutes in the Forbidden City on Tuesday．
(3) _______．He said，"I will come back with my girls and my wife．"
(4) _______．There，he enjoyed a moment of peace．
"It's magical(不可思议的)．It reminds(使想到) you of the sweep(进程) of history，" Obama said about the Great Wall．
根据文章内容填入合适的句子。
a．President Barack Obama is a true man．
b．He thinks the Forbidden City is a "magnificent(华丽的) place to visit"．
c．But he still spent some time visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall．
d．On Wednesday afternoon，he took a quick tour of the Great Wall at Badaling．
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______
答案：
1．c 由文章的“He had a very busy schedule”可知。
2．a 由文章的“He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man．”可知。
3．b 由上下文可知。
4．d 由文章的第二段可知。
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4、、【2012苏州市二模】
What's the red star in the sky through a telescope(望远镜)? It is Mars. Do you want to know more about it? Take the "Mars Orbit Express"!
"Mars Orbit Express" is a space probe(探测器).It was sent towards Mars by American scientists on August 12th, 2005. Its tasks are to study Mars' atmosphere and return photos to Earth. But before that, "Mars Orbit Express" must travel about 100 hundred million kilometers and seven months. It reached Mars' orbit(轨道)in March, 2006.
Mars and Earth have similar weight and size. However, Mars is closer to the sun than Earth. Mars is very cold. The average temperature is below 50℃. The temperature at noon only reaches 20℃ during a Mars day. Its atmosphere is mostly CO2.It has much sand and two moons-Phobos and Deimos.
Scientists think Earth and Mars had similar beginnings 4. 6 billion years ago. But while Earth supports millions of lives, Mars becomes bad. "Earth easily could have turned out like that," said an American scientist. "It is important for us to find out why, and 'Mars Orbit Express' should do that. ""Mars Orbit Express" also would help scientists to learn what might happen to Earth in the future. "Mars Orbit Express" would work for about four years.
( )33. What can you see through a telescope when watching Mars?
A. Much sand, B. A red star.
C. Its atmosphere. D. Its size.
( )34. One of the tasks of Mars Orbit Express is _______.
A. taking pictures of Mars
B. studying the weight of Mars
C. finding out the distance between Earth and Mars
D. telling the time it takes to go from Earth to Mars
( )35.Compared with Earth, _______.
A. Mars has a long history
B. Mars is big and heavy
C. Mars is close to the sun
D. Mars atmosphere is mainly O2
( )36. Which might be the proper title for the passage?
A. Mars: differences from Earth
B. A probe: to learn more about Mars
C. Mars: change of temperature
D. A probe: to tell the future of Earth
参考答案 33.B 34.A 35.C 36.B
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5、、【2012苏州市二模】
Every time you turn on the television or take a ride in a car, you could be adding to problem called acid rain(酸雨). In this article, you'll learn how acid rain is created, and how it affects us, and more importantly, what we all can do to prevent it.
How is acid rain created?
When people use fuels（燃料）,such as coal and gasoline, poisonous gases are given off. When these gases mix with rain, acid rain forms. Many power stations burn fuels in order to create the electricity(电)that we use in our homes and offices every day. Cars and trucks also send these gases into the air when they burn gasoline. When ram mixes with these gases, harmful things called acids form. This is acid rain.
How does acid rain affect us?
Acide rain damages（毁坏）everything that it touches. It poisons our rivers, ponds, lakes, and oceans along with all the life in them. It pollutes our soil and crops, harms trees, and can even kill fish and plants. Acid rain also eats away at buildings.
How can we prevent acid rain?
We need to cut down on the pollution that gets into our air. Turn off lights, televisions, and other electrical appliances if you are not using them. Walk or take a bike whenever possible. If you are traveling a long distance, take a bus or train to save fuel.
As research shows, acid rain harms our environment. But people everywhere can take small steps now to protect our environment for future generations.
( )37. When power stations burn fuels, _______.
A. acid rain forms B. air pollution is caused
C. noise pollution is caused D. acid rain gets heavier
( )38. According to the article, acid rain affects us _______.
A. suddenly B. slightly C. seriously D. immediately
( )39. What article does the article give us?
A. Go to school on foot or by bike if we can.
B. Go to bed earlier in order to use less electricity.
C. Travel by bus to prevent acid rain.
D. Turn off the television on rainy days.
( )40. What is the best title of the article?
A. Preventing Acid Rain B. Forming of Acid Rain
C. Acid Rain, Heavy Rain D. Acid Rain, Killer Rain
参考答案 37.B 38.C 39.A 40.D
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6、、【2011重庆市模拟】
At just 16 years of age，Liu Shasha has taken the pool world by storm．The newcomer has become the youngest world 9-ball champion(冠军) by defeating 40-year-old Karen Corr of Britain．
On November 22，the Women's World 9-Ball Championship took place in Shenyang．In one semifinal，Corr beat Chinese Fu Xiaofang 9-8 to win her place in the final．In the other match，Liu managed to defeat China's biggest cue-wielding(挥球杆的) star Pan Xiaoting by the same 9-8 score for an appointment with Corr in the finals．
Liu was born in the countryside of Lankao．Henan Province．Four years ago she chose to leave school after finding her Junior 1 studies difficult．"Maybe I can work on the ball game，" she told her parents．
With her parents' permission(许可)，Liu followed in the footsteps of her neighbor Fu Xiaofang and began to play pool．Her talent was soon _______．"It's my only hope，so I have to focus．This is the only way I'll achieve success，" Liu said．
As the new world champion，Liu set her career in motion(开动) in grand style．Yet as her coach Zhang Shuchun warned，"She has a long way to go in the pool world．Her journey has just started．"
根据短文内容选出正确的答案。
( ) 1．Liu won the Women's World 9-Ball Championship by defeating the _______ British player．
A．forty-five-year-old
B．forty-year-old
C．thirty-nine-year-old
D．thirty-six-year-old
( ) 2．The score between Liu and Pan Xiaoting is _______．
A．8-9 B．10-12 C．9-8 D．13-12
( ) 3．Why did Liu leave school when she was 12 years old?
A．Because she found her study difficult．
B．Because she found school life boring．
C．Because she wanted to get some training．
D．Because her family was poor．
( ) 4．The missing word in Paragraph 4 maybe "_______"．
A．found B．invented C．raised D．discovered
( ) 5．According to Liu's coach，Liu _______．
A．never goes on taking part in other ball matches
B．stops training and has a rest
C．has to work hard in her game
D．wants to get another kind of training
答案：
1．B 由文章的“The newcomer has become the youngest world 9-ball champion by defeating 40-year-old Karen Corr of Britain．”可知。
2．C 由文章的“Liu managed to defeat China's biggest cue-wielding(挥球杆的) star Pan Xiaoting by the same 9-8 score for an appointment with Corr in the finals．”可知。
3．A 由文章的“Four years ago she chose to leave school after finding her Junior 1 studies difficult．”可知。
4．D 由文章的“Her talent”可知。
5．C 由文章的“She has a long way to go in the pool world．Her journey has just started．”可知。
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7、、【2012盐城市响水县一摸】A
I wonder whether there is any girl or boy who does not like to see a rainbow in the sky. It is so beautiful.
There is a story, saying that whenever you see a rainbow you should run at once to the place where it touches the ground, and there you would find a pot of gold. Of course it is not true. You could not find the pot of gold or its end. No matter how far you run, it always seems far away.
A rainbow is not a thing which we can feel with our hands as we can feel a flower. It is only the effect of light shining on raindrops. The raindrops catch the sunlight and break it up into all the wonderful colours which we see. It is called a rainbow perhaps because it is made up of raindrops and looks like a bow（弓).
That is why we can never see a rainbow in a clear sky. We see a rainbow only when there is rain in the air and the sun is shining brightly through the clouds.
Every rainbow has many colours in the same order. The first or the top colour is always red, and the next comes orange, then yellow, and last of all, blue. A rainbow is indeed one of the wonders of nature.
( )51. Children like rainbows because .
A. they are beautiful
B. they are like bows
C. they can find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
D. they are good to crops
( )52. We cannot feel with our hands.
A. a pot of gold B. a flower C. a rainbow D. a raindrop
( )53. We can see a rainbow .
A. when it is raining heavily
B. when it is snowing
C. when it is cloudy
D. when it is becomes fine shortly after raining
( )54. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.A rainbow is like bow.
B.A rainbow is the effect of light shining on raindrops.
C. Every rainbow has different colours in different orders.
D.A rainbow is one of the wonders of nature.
( )55. The first colour of a rainbow is always .
A. yellow B. red C. green D .blue
参考答案 51—55. ACDCB
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8、、【2012盐城市响水县一摸】
Watching movies for your summer
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 加勒比海盗：聚魂棺
Captain Jack Sparrow again appears on the screen. This time, he finds himself in a heavy debt(债) to Davy Jones. The only way to get out of it is to find the Dead Man’s Chest. He asks his old fiends for help and they start out to the sea.
Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties 加菲猫: 双猫记
Hello, Garfield will meet you again on the screen. This time, America’s favourite cat Garfield travels to London. Garfield gets lost on the way. However, he enjoys his new life in his new home. But danger is near him…
Superman Returns 超人归来
How exciting it is to see Superman on the screen again! Like before, he is again saving the world. But his enemy, Lax Luther, is still planning to kill him so that he can control the world.
( )56. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A. His debt. B. His old friend. C. His new life. D. The Dead Man’s Chest.
( )57. Which of the following doesn’t happen to Garfield?
A. He gets lost. B. He has his new home and enjoys his new life.
C. Danger is waiting for him. D. He is in a heavy debt.
( )58. Why does Lax Luther plan to kill Superman?
A. Because he wants to save the world.
B. Because he wants to enjoy his new life.
C. Because he wants to control the world.
D. Because he wants to control Superman.
参考答案 56—58. ADC
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9、、【2011深圳市模拟】
Millions of people went out in the streets of Manhattan，New York，Thursday morning for the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(游行)．
"We've been wanting to see this parade for years，and we finally made it，" said Jacquesa de Villepin，a tourist from France，with his twin daughters and wife standing around him．"My kids shouted so happily when they saw the familiar cartoon faces passing by，" he said．"My wife and I enjoyed the parade as well．"
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by Macy's．It is one of the world's largest department stores and it produces the annual event．Since 1924，this famous parade has been held on the streets of New York City．
The parade，which began at 9 a.m．and ended at around 12 p.m．Eastern Time，bypassed Broadway for the first time this year to avoid pedestrian plazas at Times and Herald Squares．
This year，Spider-man returned to the Parade for the first time in 10 years．Mickey Mouse appeared as a sailor．In addition to the big balloons，there were 1500 cheerleaders(仪仗队指挥)，800 clowns(小丑)，10 marching bands(游行队伍)．
根据短文内容判断正(T)误(F)。
( ) 1．The 2009 Parade is the Eighty-third Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in America．
( ) 2．According to Jacquesa，his kids were very excited when they saw the cartoons faces．
( ) 3．The Parade lasted for 3 hours．
( ) 4．Spider-man hasn't been in the Parade for 20 years．
( ) 5．This Parade was held on the streets of New York city．
答案：
1．T 由文章的“...Thursday morning for the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade．”可知。
2．T 由文章的“My kids shouted so happily when they saw the familiar cartoon faces passing by．”可知。
3．F 由文章的“The parade，which began at 9 a.m．and ended at around 12 p.m．”可知。
4．F 由文章的“This year，Spider-man returned to the Parade for the first time in 10 years．”可知。
5．T 由文章的“this famous parade has been held on the streets of New York City．”可知。
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10、、【2012盐城市响水县一摸】
Western films play an important role in the history of American films. They are set in the American West. Most of the heroes are from famous novels. They speak highly of people’s spirit, courage and building everything all by themselves.
Early western films were mostly filmed in the studio, just like other early Hollywood films. With the development of technology, it began to be filmed at movie ranches(大牧场) from the 1930s. Often, the vast(开阔的) landscape becomes a character in the film. After the early 1950s, various(彩色的) wide screen technologies began to be used. During this time, the most typical western films focused on huge plains, soldiers or tourists, they were always the most handsome men.
Until recent times, western films seem to be a little out of date. For example, the guns are always some old ones. They were frequently(经常性地) used in films set in the 1870s. In the late 1960s, things began to change. Some new guns began to show in the films.
( )59. Western films spoke highly of people’s . Which of the following is
NOT included?
A. spirit B. courage
C. sadness D. building everything all by themselves
( )60. What does the underlined word “landscape”mean in Chinese?
A.风景画 B.城墙 C.景观 D.屏幕
( )61. When did western films begin to be filmed at movie ranches?
A. From the 1930s. B. From the 1960s.
C. From the 1970s. D. From the 1870s.
( )62. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. They are set in the American West.
B. Western films only focused on soldiers.
C. Early western films were mostly filmed in the studio.
D. Guns are an important part in these films.
参考答案 59—62 CC AB
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11、、【2012盐城市响水县一摸】
Everybody dreams. But only some people remember their dreams. Our dreams often include all the senses—smells, sounds, sights, tastes and things we touch.
Early in the twentieth century, two famous scientists developed their personal ideas about dreams. Austrian psychiatrist(奥地利心理学家) Sigmund Freud believed people often dream about things they want but can’t have. Swiss(瑞士) psychiatrist Carl Jung worked closely with Freud for several years, but he believed dreams provide solutions to problems we face when we are awake.
Other researchers are studying how dreaming helps our bodies work with problems and very sad emotions(感情). Robert Stickgold is a professor of psychiatry (心理学教授). He says that when we dream, the brain is trying to make sense of the world. He does not agree with Sigmund Freud that dreaming is the way we express our hidden feelings and desires(愿望).
Scientists believe it is important to keep researching dreams. Yet there is still no agreement on exactly how the brain works when we are dreaming or why we dream.
( )63. Dreams .
A. are remembered by everyone
B. express all that we think in our mind
C. include few senses and things we touch
D. include all the senses and things we touch
( )64. In the passage, all the psychiatrists .
A. believe dreams can help people understand all the problems that they face
B. believe when we dream, the brain is trying to make sense of the world
C. study dream and dreaming and have their own different ideas
D. have the same idea that people often dream about the things they want
( )65. Which would be the best title (标题) for the passage?
A. The fact of Dreams B. The Ways of Dreams
C. The Solutions to Dreams D. The Mystery of Dreams and Dreaming
参考答案 63—65 DCD
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12、、(A)

41. Who is from Australia?
A. Bonnie. B. Hans. C. Li Hua D. Jordan.
42. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?
A. People in Tibet get to Beijing by train in about 3 days.
B. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway hasn’t been built yet.
C. Hans wants to be a reporter when she grows up.
D. Bonnie can speak at least 2 languages.
43. They mainly talk about their _________.
A. ages B. jobs C. dreams D. names and countries
参考答案 41—43 DDC
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13、、(B)
Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news!
Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar. In 2007 Justin posted videos of his singing on the Internet and became famous. In 2008, he became a singer with a record company. Since then, he has become a big name. Justin is so popular that screaming fans show up everywhere for his appearance. Several of his performances had to be cancelled because there were too many fans!
In February, 2011, Justin’s biopic Never Say Never came out. Justin came from a poor family. But he said in his book that not having as many things as his friends made him stronger and built his character. He wants to tell people that you can do anything if you just put your mind to it.
44. Who taught Justin to play the piano, drums and guitar?
A. His fans. B. His friends.
C. He himself. D. His teacher.
45. When did Justin become a singer with a record company?
A. In 1994. B. In 2007.
C. In 2008. D. In 2011.
46. Why did Justin have to cancel some of his performances?
A. Because he was badly ill.
B. Because he thought his performances weren’t good enough.
C. Because he didn’t want to have any performances.
D. Because there were lots of fans.
47. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “biopic” in the last paragraph?
A. 自传 B. 声明 C. 论文 D. 小说
参考答案 44—47 CCDA
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14、、(C)
There’re many ways to make you feel relaxed. Here are some.
Knitting(编织) will save you from stress
British scientists carried out research. Volunteers were shown films with traffic accidents, and they were just typing on the computer during this time. As it was discovered, typing prevents human brains (大脑) from receiving dreadful pictures, and this way protects us from stress. Knitting brings the same effect. When knitting something with many different colors, people often feel a lot more relaxed.
Music treatment(疗法)
Listening to music can make us feel less pain, as American scientists believe.
60 patients who were in great pain took part in their research. The patients were divided into 3 groups. Two of them listened to music. The music treatment lasted 4 hours per day during a week. The second group did nothing. The third group fought against pain only with the help of traditional medicines. Compared with the third group, patients, who had a chance to listen to music, felt less pain.
Cartoon films help to reduce pain
According to an experiment, children had fewer unpleasant feelings from injections(注射) when they watched cartoon films.
Although watching TV let children feel less pain, doctors still considered it was not TV’s advantage.
48. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Food. B. Knitting. C. Films. D. Music.
49. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Watching TV is good for our health.
B. If you are sick, knitting is the best treatment.
C. When children watch cartoon films, they feel no pain from injections.
D. Listening to music is helpful to make patients feel less pain.
50. What can we infer（推断）from the passage?
A. Knitting is the best way to make people feel relaxed.
B. Watching TV is good for children’s spirit and health.
C. Doctors do not encourage children to watch TV.
D. If you’re tired, you can knit something to make yourself comfortable.
51. The best title for the passage is “ ”?
A. Ways to keep healthy. B. Ways to get relaxed.
C. Ways to be happy. D. Ways to fight against diseases.
参考答案 48-51 ADCB
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15、、(D)
You’re going to high school, aren’t you? Maybe you don’t know what to do. Well, here’s a list of the top six things to do when you’re in high school. These things will give you ideas of what your high school life could be like. Here you go!
①Find your passion(激情) and what kind of person you are: Whether it’s dance, basketball, or drawing, the important thing is that you have found something you are interested in.
②Talk to people you wouldn’t usually talk to: Meet new people, find new friends and even talk to people you don’t like. It will show what a great person you are. You never know what will happen after high school.
③Take part in at least one contest: This will give you tears of laughter, happiness and memories.
④Get a job: This will help you see what it’s like to have responsibility (责任). It can also help you make a little money to spend on yourself.
⑤Take a trip with your friends: It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do, the memories will happen on the way and go on till the final place.
⑥Do your best at school: Don’t ever get lazy. Working hard now will help you in the
52. The writer mainly tells you six things you should do ________.
A. in your high school years
B. at the beginning of your high school years
C. before your high school begins
D. after you finish your high school
53. The writer gives you advice that you should talk to the people you don’t like because_______.
A. you will feel sorry if not
B. it will show how great you are
C. you can show how clever you are
D. you can make your study better
54. From Point③, we know that you can ________ in a contest.
A. get lots of tears
B. have a strong body
C. get good grades in high school
D. have different feelings and memories
55. Which of the following you’d better NOT do according to the passage?
A. Find your interest. B. Get a job.
C. Take a trip with your friends. D. Get lazy.
参考答案 52—55 ABDD
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16、、（A）
A. This book will help you understand how to stay well and avoid sickness. You'll learn some things that you might use at home to avoid catching a cold.
B. Do you want to know how much food you should eat every day? Do you want to make a good plan for your meals? If so, please read this book. From this book you'll know about safe ways to lose weight and keep healthy at the same time.
C. This book has useful information about how to prevent common accidents. It's about safety both indoors and outdoors. Community safety is specially introduced in this book.
D. This book will tell you something about how to keep healthy by doing exercises. You'll learn not only the importance of doing exercises, but also the ways of doing exercises.
上面的材料A—D分别介绍了四本书的主要内容。请根据Kate，Tom，Betty，Sophia，四位读者的需求，帮助他们选出希望阅读的书，并将答题卡内相应的字母涂黑。
47. Kate wants to keep thinner and healthier. 48. Tom is collecting information about how to prevent fires. 49. Betty is trying to advise her mother to do some sports. 50. Sophia wants to know some ways to avoid common cold.
参考答案 47-50 BCDA　　
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17、、（B）　 Mexico's neighbors are the United States to the north and Guatemala(瓜地马拉) and Belize(伯利兹) to the south. Mexico is about one quarter of the size of the United States. Mexico has more than ninety million people. The language of Mexico is Spanish. This makes Mexico the world's largest Spanish-speaking country.　 Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico. The city is also very high. It is 7349 feet high （2240 metres). This makes it one of the highest capital cities in the world.?? The population of Mexico City grows bigger every day. About thirty million people live there. It has more people than any other city in the world, even more than Tokyo.　　Mexico also has its specialities. Many of the foods we eat started in Mexico. Foods like beans, maize, avocados, tomatoes, peanuts, chili peppers, vanilla, and chocolate come from Mexico. Mexico is also famous for its cactus (仙人掌) plants. Mexico has more kinds of cactus than any other country.
根据上面短文内容，从下列各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并将答题卡内相应的字母标号涂黑。
　　51.Mexico is ____the USA.　　? A. on the south of B. on the north of
C. a part of D. as large as　　52.Mexicans speak______.　　 A. English B. French
C. Spanish D .Latin (拉丁语)　　53.Which of the following is NOT true?　 　A. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico。　　 B. The population of Mexico City is 30,000,000.　 　C. Tokyo is one of the cities with the largest population.　　 D. Mexico City is the highest city in the world.　　54.Tomatoes were originally (最初) grown in ______.　 　A. America B. Spain C. Tokyo D. Mexico　　55.The best title (题目) of the passage is ___.　 　A. Mexico City B. Mexico's plants
C. Mexico D. Mexico's population
参考答案 51-55 ACBDC
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18、、（C）
Mr Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, "if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea. "OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.　　Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening. The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, "Where is your father?" The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, "No more."　　The man was very surprised. He asked, "No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?" "Burnt yesterday evening."
根据上面短文内容，从下列各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并将答题卡内相应的字母标号涂黑。　　56.Mr Brown told his son that _____.　　 A. he would be away from home for four days
B. he would be back in seven days　　 C. he would be back in a month
D. he liked a cup of tea　　57.Mr Brown wrote the words down on ________.　　 A. the wall B. the door
C. a piece of paper D. his son's pocket　　58.A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.　　 A. the second day B. the third day
C. the fourth day D. the fifth day　　59.The man was very surprised because _________.　　A. he thought the child's father was dead
B. he child didn't ask him to sit down　　C. he child gave him a cup of tea
D. he couldn't find that piece of paper　
60.What was burnt？ ___________.　A. The piece of paper B. Mr Smith
C. The visitor D. The boy　　
参考答案 56-60 BCDAA
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19、、A
On August 4, while a young man in Hangzhou was caught because of killing another young man with his car, a 17-year-old girl died because of the same reason in the same city. It's reported that the driver was badly drunk.
Cars are more and more popular for more Chinese these days. And the numbers of car accidents are increasing. From 1994 to 2008, deaths because of drunk-driving increased 7.3%. In 2009, a total of 18, 371 people were killed in car accidents because of drunk driving.
In the middle of August, there were some new rules to deal with the drunk drivers:
1. If a driver's alcohol content(酒精含量) is 20mg per 100ml of blood, he is regarded as a drunk driver.
2. If a driver's alcohol content is 80mg per 100ml or more, he will be held (拘留 ) for 15 days and have their license revoked ( 吊销执照)for six months, and are given a fine (罚款) of 2000 yuan.
The first weekend, 3,167 drivers were held because of high levels of alcohol in their blood.
So many people are calling for the law to deal with drunk drivers in order to make drivers understand that drunk driving can make serious problems.
31. The girl in Hangzhou died because the driver_________________.
A. was not careful enough B. wanted to kill her
C. drank too much D. was too old to see clearly
32. The numbers of car accidents these years are ______________ before.
A. bigger than B. smaller than
C. the same as D. not the same as
33. If a driver with a blood alcohol content of 80rag per l00ml or more,
he will____________________.
A. be held for 15 days B. have his license revoked for six months
C. be given a fine of 2,000 yuan D. A, B and C
34. You may find this article________________.
A. in the school magazine B. in a newspaper
C. in an advertisement D. in a science book
35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In 1998, 18,371 people were killed in car accidents because of drunk driving.
B. A driver's alcohol content should be less than 50rag per 100ml of blood.
C. Until now, 3,167 drivers have been held because of high levels of alcohol.
D. So many people are calling for the law to deal with drunk drivers.
参考答案 31-35 . CADBD
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20、、B
A famous foreign company in China wanted a Clerk for its public relation department (公关部).
　　A beautiful girl with a master's degree(硕士学位) went through a lot of challenges and her name was on the list. In the final stage she faced an interview together -with another girl. Both of them were outstanding , not only in looks but also in education.
　　The girl was successful in the interview. It seemed that she would get the chance. At last the examiner asked her, "Can you come to the office next Monday?" Shocked by the unexpected question, the beautiful girl couldn't make a decision at the moment, so she said, "I have to talk with my parents before I give an answer. " The examiner felt surprised but said calmly, "If so, let' s wait till you are ready. "
　　The next day, the girl came to tell the examiner that her parents had agreed to let her begin work next Monday. But the examiner said regretfully (遗憾地), "Sorry, another suitable candidate (选手)has got the job. You had better try another place. "The beautiful girl was surprised. She asked for an explanation(解释) and was told, "What is needed here is a person who knows her own mind. "
　　That was how a good opportunity right under the nose of a beautiful girl ran away.
　36. The beautiful girl wanted to ask her parents for advice because_________
A. she didn’t like the job
B. she didn’t expect the examiner would ask such a question
　　 C. she didn't want to answer the question
D. her parents would be angry if she didn't ask them
　37. We can learn from the passage that__________
　　 A. the company lost its best clerk
B. no girl got the job
　　 C. the other girl who failed at the last interview might get the job
　　 D. the examiner was very pleased with the girl
　38. The examiner regarded_________as the most important.
　　 A. a person's confidence B. a person's knowledge
　　 C. a person's age D. a person' s beautiful looks
　39. The underlined phrase "right under the nose of" probably means________
　　 A．就在鼻子下 B．想要得到的 C.没有把握的 D．就在眼前的
　40. The best title for the passage above might be___________
A. Make Decisions With Your Parents
B. A Successful Interview
C. Use Your Own Mind
D. Answer the Examiner's Question Quickly
参考答案 36-40. BCADC
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21、、C
In a school some trouble was caused by the students. They are very naughty and didn't obey the school rules.They often fought with each other and they didn't forgive each other. One day a new teacher came to this school. When he heard that, he came up with a good idea.
He told each of his students to bring a clear plastic bag and a bag of potatoes to school. For every person they didn't want to forgive in their lives, they chose a potato, wrote the person's name on it, and put it in the plastic bag.
Some of their bags were very heavy. They were then told to carry this bag with them everywhere for one week. They would put it beside their bed at night, on the seat when sitting in a car or on a bus, and next to their desk at school. Days of carrying the bags around with them made students get to know what a weight they were carrying in their minds. * And they had to pay attention to it all the time so they didn't forget it or leave it in embarrassing (令人难堪的) places. As time passed by, the potatoes went bad and smelt nasty.
Too often we think of tolerance as a gift to other people, and it clearly is for ourselves! * If we choose to keep our sadness and hatred (仇恨) in our hearts, we will have to carry them around all our lives. After that, the students got on well with each other and didn't fight anymore. Learn to forgive (原谅), and you will be happier at the same time.
41．The new teacher asked the students to bring _____________to school.
A. a clear plastic bag of potatoes
B. a clear plastic bag and a potato
C. some clear plastic bags of potatoes
D. a clear plastic bag and a bag of potatoes
42. They wrote the person's name on the potato, who_____________.
A. they liked B. they didn't forgive
C. hated them D. liked them
43. The underlined word “tolerance” means
A. 感恩 B. 宽容 C. 仇恨 D. 憎恨
44. From this passage we can know that _____________.
A. we should learn to forgive
B. we should know something about potatoes
C. we shouldn't use plastic bags
D. we should take potatoes to school
45. Which of following is NOT true?
A. Tolerance is a gift for other people and ourselves.
B. Carrying a bag of potatoes made the students embarrassed.
C. The students had to take bags of potatoes with them everywhere.
D. The students had to take bags of potatoes with them for about two weeks.
参考答案 41-45. DBBAD
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22、、D
It’s the end of class. When the bell rings, students of Luohu Foreign Languages School in Shenzhen quickly take out their cellphones. They want to log on (登录) to their microblogs (微博) to check the funny things that have happened in the last hour.
Since last year, the trend (潮流) of microblogging has swept the country. Recent surveys show that most students in middle schools have a microblog, and some even update(更新) their blogs over five times per day.
“We learn many fresh and interesting things on microblogs and they have become popular topics in class,” said Liang Jianmin, 14, a student at Harbin No 3 Middle School. “If you do not know about them, you are out of the loop (被排挤在圈外).”
It is also a great place for students to let out stress. “My parents always ask me to study hard, and encourage me before exams, but actually it adds pressure (压力),” said Zhang Yazhe, 15, a student in Luohu Foreign Languages School. “When I share these feelings on my microblog, I get many replies from friends in the same situation, which makes me feel better.”
But parents are worried that microblogging could be a waste of time. Some misleading（误导性的） messages may even cause danger to kids, they said.
Shen Mingde, a professor at the China Education Association, suggests parents not worry too much as long as kids are not crazy about microblogging. Instead, it can become a window for parents to understand their children.
“If parents can read their children’s microblogs, they’ll know their thoughts, thus (因而) leading to better communication and solutions to problems,” he said. Micro blogging tips for kids
★1. Don’t microblog for more than one hour a day.
★2. Never microblog in class.
★3. Try to talk face to face with people instead of just microblogging.
★4. Be critical (批判性的). Don’t trust all the messages on a microblog.
46. Why do the students quickly take out their cellphones after class?
A. Because they want to phone their parents to tell them the funny things.
B. Because they want to listen to music.
C. Because they want to log on to their microblogs.
D. Because they want to surf the Internet to check the funny things.
47. Liang Jianmin thinks people are out of the loop if they do not know________.
A. the popular topics in class
B. the popular songs in class
C. fresh and interesting things on the Internet
D. many fresh and interesting things on TV
48. What does the underlined phrase "let out" mean in Chinese?
A. 释放 B. 泄露 C. 熄灭 D. 开脱
49. What does Shen Mingde think of microbiogging?
A. It could be a waste of time.
B. Some misleading messages may even cause danger to kids.
C. It can become a window for parents to understand their kids.
D.Parents should not worry too much if kids are crazy about microblogging.
50. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. Kids should microblog for more than one hour a day.
B.Kids should try to talk face to face with people instead of just microblogging.
C. The trend of microblogging has swept the country since five years ago.
D. Kids should trust all the messages on a microblog.
参考答案 46-50. CCACB
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23、、A (5%)
??? Valencia is in the east part of Spain. It has a port on the sea， two miles away on the coast. It is the capital of a province that is also named Valencia. The city is a market centre for what is produced by the land around the city. Most of the city‘s money is made from farming. It is also a busy business city， with ships， railways， clothes and machine factories. Valencia has an old part with white buildings， coloured roofs， and narrow streets. The modern part has long， wide streets and new buildings. Valencia is well known for its parks and gardens. It has many old churches and museums. The university in the centre of the city was built in the 13th century. The city of Valencia has been known since the 2nd century. In the 8th century it was the capital of Spain. There is also an important city in Venezuela（委内瑞拉） named Valencia.
??? 1.From the text， how many places have the name Valencia？
??? A. one??? B. two??? C. three D. four
??? 2. What is the main difference between the two parts of Valencia？
??? A. The colour of the building??? B. The length of the streets
??? C. The age of the buildings??? D. The colour of the roofs
??? 3. When was Valencia the most important city in Spain？
??? A.2nd century??? B.8th century??? C.13th century??? D. 20the century
??? 4. What is Valencia famous for？
??? A. Its seaport??? B. Its university
??? C. Its churches and museums??? D. Its parks and gardens
??? 5. The main income of the city of Valencia is from its ______.
??? A. markets??? B. business??? C. factories??? D. farming
参考答案 1-5 CBBDD
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24、、B (5%)
??? Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air， water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air， water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us. If you look carefully at the plants around you， you will find that there are two kinds of plants： flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed， some have two， three or four， and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit. Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores（胚芽）。 Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places， they usually grow into new plants.
??? 6. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.
??? A. plants are important for life
??? B. plants cannot grow without air
??? C. there are many plants in the world
??? D. we can not live without water
??? 7. Plants can make food from______.
??? A. flower， water and air
??? B. water， sunlight and air
??? C. air， water and soil
??? D. air， sun and light
??? 8. What can we infer（推断） from the passage ？
??? A. Of all living things animals are most important
??? B. Spores are seeds
??? C. All fruits of flowering plants have seeds
??? D. Without plants， man will die out
??? 9. This passage may be taken from______.
??? A. a medicine book
??? B. a novel
??? C. a science magazine
??? D. an experiment report
??? 10. The underlined word “protected” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.
??? A. damaged???? B. polluted???? C. prevented???? D. guarded
参考答案 6-10 ABDCD
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25、、?C (10%)
??? Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west of coast. Even since she was a young girl,she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn‘t changed her mind. After she graduated from high school， she went on to college. Four years later， she received her bachelor’s degree （B A） in English and her teaching certificate（证书）。 Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers， Mrs. Blake takes more classes； she hopes to get a master‘s degree （M A）。 With an MA， she will receive a higher salary and if possible， she hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well. The school day at Mrs. Blake‘s high school， like that in many high schools in the United States， is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period， which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M. ， Mrs. Blake must meet with parents， make out examinations， check assignments at all， Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.
??? 11. How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school？
??? A. four years??? B. eight years??? C. twelve years??? d. twenty years
??? 12. According to the article， which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university？
??? A. a doctor‘s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree
??? B. a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree – a doctor’s degree
??? C. a master‘s degree—a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree
??? D. a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree—a master’s degree
??? 13. How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far？
??? A. one??? B. two??? C. three??? D. none
??? 14. Which of the following sentences is not true？
??? A. Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United Sates
??? B. Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.
??? C. Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degrees.
??? D. The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of many other high schools in the states.
??? 15. According to that third paragraph，Mrs. Blake is ______ during the school day.
??? A. lonely??? B. free??? C. funny??? D. busy
参考答案 11-15 CBAAD
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26、、D (10%)
??? To swim across the English Channel takes at least nine hours. It‘s hard work and it makes you short of breath. To fly over the channel takes only twenty minutes as long as you’re not held up at the airport， but it‘s an expensive way to travel. You can travel by hovercraft （气垫船）if you don’t mind the noise and that takes forty minutes. Otherwise， you can go by boat， if you remember your sea-sickness pills. All these means of transport have their problems， and the weary（厌烦的）traveler often dreams of being able to drive to France in his own car. “Not possible， you say. Well， wait a minute. People are once again considering the idea of a channel tunnel or bridge.” This time， the great London Council（议会）is looking into the possibility of building a channel link straight to London. A bridge would cost far more than a tunnel， but you would be able to by rail or by car on a bridge， yet a tunnel would provide a rail link only. Why is this idea being discussed again？ Is Britain realizing the need for links with Europe as a result of joining EEC？ Well， perhaps， the main reason， though， is that a tunnel or bridge would reach the twenty square kilometers of London‘s discussed dockland（船坞）。 A link from London to the continent would stimulate（刺激） trade and revitalize（使重新具有活力）the port， and would make London a main trading center in Europe. With a link over the Channel， you could buy your fish and chips in England and be able to eat them in France while they are still warm！
??? 16. From the lines we can see that people crossed the Channel by ______ in the past.
??? A. air??? B. boat??? C. swimming??? D. A， B， or C
??? 17. The weary traveler thinks the best way to cross the Channel is ______.
??? A. by swimming??? B. in his own car??? C. by air??? D. by hovercraft
??? 18. A tunnel would cost______ a bridge.
??? A. far less than??? B. as much as??? C. far more than??? D. as little as
??? 19. According to the passage， a link from London to the continent would be______.
??? A. necessary for its trade??? B. important for its politics
??? C. useful for its industry??? D. helpful for its culture
??? 20. The main idea of the passage is______.
??? A. how to develop the trade of London
??? B. when to cross the Channel
??? C. how to get to Europe from London more conveniently
??? D. what to do in the developing of traveling
参考答案 16-20 DBAAC
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27、、( A )
On Nov.18th,1908,three men went up in a balloon.They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.
Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope ,and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight . It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.
After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.
At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres ! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland　heavily but safely. They had traveled 1,797 kilometers from London!
（ ）36. Three men flew in balloon ________.
A. for nearly 1,800 kilometers B. to another city
C. to visit Poland D. less than a century ago
（ ）37. The metal box was used for ________.
A. carrying the bags of sand B. keeping drinking-water
C. carrying ropes of the basket D. changing weight
（ ）38. When the balloon went up higher, ________.
A. the temperature of the balloon began to fall B. They saw the sun go down
C. They made a hole in the basket with their knives
D. They could see a black hole on the ground
（ ）39. The balloon landed ________.
A. in London　　B. on the sea 　　C. on a lake 　　D. in a foreign country
（ ）40. Which of the following is NOT true?________
A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose.
B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.
C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.
D. The three men had to land because they felt cold.
参考答案 36-40 ADADB

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28、、（B）
When you’re curious(好奇的) about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The steps below can guide you during the research.
Step1 On a notecard or piece of paper, write down the subject that you are interested in. Just get the main idea down. For example, you might write: Discover more about dinosaurs.
Step2 Next, stop and think for a moment about what you already know abut your subject. List what you already know like the sentences below:
(1)Dinosaurs lived long before human beings appeared.
(2)Dinosaurs lived on the earth for more than 150 million years.
(3)Some dinosaurs fed on(吃) plants, some on meat.
Step3 What can you do with what you want to learn? By asking questions. On your paper, start writing down questions about the dinosaurs as you think of them:
(1)What’s the best weather for dinosaurs to live in?
(2)How many kinds of dinosaurs are there?
(3)Have dinosaurs really disappeared?
Step4 Armed with your list of questions, you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject, you’ll probably discover some new questions. For example, you might discover that dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago. Why? What happened? Asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely.
If you always find something interesting to research, take time to organize(组织) your thinking by asking good questions. And remember learning more always brings more questions.
（ ）41. When you do some research, you should take the following steps:
(1)list what you want to know (2) choose a research subject
(3)list what you already know (4) discover new problems
A. (4)(3)(2)(1) B. (1)(4)(3)(2) C.(2)(3)(1)(4) D.(3)(2)(4)(1)
（ ）42. From the passage, we know .
A. dinosaurs appeared after human beings
B. not all the dinosaurs fed on meat
C. dinosaurs lived on the earth for 65 million years
D. dinosaurs lived warm season
（ ）43. What does “Armed with your list of questions” mean?
A. Putting your list of questions under your arm
B. Discussing your questions with your classmates
C. Writing down your list of questions
D. Taking your list of questions with you
（ ）44. According to the passage, which one is true?
A. You can find all the answers online(网络上)
B. Learn more, and you’ll have no questions
C. Asking questions is the only way for research
D. During the research, you may keep finding new questions
（ ）45. The best title(标题) for this passage is “ ”
A. Discovering Dinosaurs B. Asking Good Questions
C. Finding Subjects D. Learning Steps
参考答案 41-45 CBDDB
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29、、 (C)
If you’re a male and you’re reading this, congratulations! You’re a survivor. According to statistics, you’re more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman, a nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you’ll die on average five years before a woman.
There’re many reasons for this——typically, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke——but perhaps more importantly, men don’t go to the doctor.
“Men aren’t seeing doctors as often as they should,” says Dr. Gullotta. “This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.
Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45, it should be at least once a year.
“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer,” he says, “Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged his life.”
According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.
“A lot of men think they’re invincible,” Gullotta says. “They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, “Geez, if it could happen to him…”
Then there’s the ostrich approach. “Some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know,” says Dr. Ross Cartmill.
“Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies,” Cartmill says. He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups.
Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says. “But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater, it’s called premature death.”
( )46. Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?
A) They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.
B) Their average life span has been considerably extended.
C) They have lived long enough to read this article.
D) They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.
( )47. Which of the author’s statement is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women according to the passage?
A) Men drink and smoke much more than women.
B) Men don’t seek medical care as often as women.
C) Men aren’t as cautious as women in face of danger.
D) Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.
( )48. Which of the following best completes the sentence “Geez, if it could happen to him…”?
A) it could happen to me, too. B) I should consider myself lucky.
C) I should avoid playing golf. D) it would be a big misfortune.
( ) 49. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach” ?
A) A casual attitude towards one’s health conditions.
B) A new therapy for certain psychological problems.
C) Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.
D) Unwillingness to find out about one’s disease because of fear.
( ) 50. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?
A) They may increase public expenses.
B) They will save money in the long run.
C) They may cause psychological strains on men.
D) They will enable men to live as long as women.

参考答案 46-50 CBADB
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