北京市各区2012年度第一次模拟试卷阅读汇总

(2012昌平一模)六、阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A.
Smokehouse Breakfast Menu
47．How much is Hot Cocoa?
A. $ 2.49. B. $ 4.75. C. $ 3.29. D. $ 2.59.
48. Which of the following is Sweet Stuff?
A. Bud Light. B. Apple Crisp. C. Coffee. D. Reds.
49. How do people drink Pinot Gris?
A. By the cup. B. By the bottle. C. By the glass. D. By the bowl.
B.
Freedom means many things to many people. When we spoke to some children in the age group of 8 to 12, we were amazed to learn the different meanings they gave to that one word “freedom”.
Here they put their ideas exactly the way their thoughts arose in their minds…
“I don’t have to study. There’s no homework over the weekend and on vacation.”[来源:www.shulihua.net]
“Being able to watch my favorite channel Star Plus, Cartoon Network whenever I like.”
“Eating as many ice creams as I want.”[来源:www.shulihua.netwww.shulihua.net]
“Going for school tours. Only 4th and 5th class students go for tours. We 3rd class students are not allowed.”
“Not getting up early in the morning.”
Radhika Jain (8 years)
“Doing what I like but should be right …”
“I will never do anything bad against rules like corruption.”
“I won’t go against the government rules only of the rules are right. Out of 100 percent if 80 percent say a rule is bad then it is bad.”
Saloni (11 years)
“We can do anything we want, like not going to school.”
“Everything should be free. We should not pay money to buy anything.”
“Can go anywhere I want … to the playground when exams are on.”
“Chatting on phone with classmates or friends as long as I want.”
“In school being able to play sports and not study.”
“Flying kites.”
Arihant Jain (12 years)
50. What does Radhika want for freedom?
A. Studying at home.
B. Doing homework.
C. Going sightseeing.
D. Eating more ice creams.
51. From the passage we know _____ don’t want to study.
Radhika Jain, Arihant Jain and Saloni
Arihant Jain and Saloni
Radhika Jain and Arihant Jain
Saloni and Radhika Jain
52. What might be the best title for the passage?
Speaking for All Yourselves
Different Ideas about Freedom
Freedom Is Everything You Like
What Are You Thinking about
C.
The number one game in the app chart Draw Something has been sold out.
The drawing game by company OMGPOP is now top spot in the Apple and Android charts in 84 countries.
US company Zynga is reported to have paid $200m (￡120m) for the app.
Players draw pictures on their mobiles competing against each other, guessing what the pictures are from drawing clues.
Head of Zynga Mark Pincus said once: "The OMGPOP team has created a game that's fun and expressive."
The app has become such a big hit in the gaming world in the last few weeks. It has knocked off long running Zynga titles Words with Friends and Cityville from top spots in the mobile apps charts.
Industry tracker App Data reported that 13.3 million people a day used Draw Something.
It wasn't overnight success for OMGPOP, the New York based developer started in 2009 and created 35 other social games before hitting the gaming jackpot.
The story is similar to that of Angry Birds, the most popular game ever on a smartphone. Creators Rovio developed 51 games before finally making it big.
Draw Something is now the most downloaded game on Facebook and players draw a total of a billion pictures each week.
53. Which of the following is NOT a game according to the passage?
A. Cityville. B. Angry Birds. C. Words with Friends. D. OMGPOP.
54. Why is Draw Something so popular?
A. It’s exciting and funny.
B. It’s interesting and creative.
C. It’s an overnight success.
D. It’s similar to other games.
55. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Angry Birds was successful because of the creators’ hard work.
B. Draw Something was successful because of the creative idea.
C. Players like Draw Something because they like drawing.
D. The OMGPOP team is the strongest game team in USA.
D.
Spending time online is normal behavior for teenagers. But too much Internet use by teens – or too little, for that matter – might be related to depression (抑郁), a new study finds.
The findings, reported in the Journal of Pediatrics, do not mean that the Internet is to blame. For one, teens in the study who spent no time online were also at increased risk of depression symptoms (症状). Instead, the researchers say that both heavy Internet use, and non – use, could show that a teenager is having a hard time.
For the study, Dr. Pierre – Andre Michaud and his colleagues at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, surveyed 7, 200 individuals ages 16 to 20 about their Internet use.
Those who were online more than two hours per day were considered “heavy” Internet users, while those online anywhere from several times per week to two hours per day were considered “regular” users.
The teenagers also answered a number of health – related questions, including some standard questions about “depressive tendencies” (抑郁倾向) that show how often a person feels sad or hopeless. Compared with regular Internet users, the study found, kids who were heavy users or non – users were more likely to be depressed or very depressed.
Among boys, heavy users and non – users were both around one – third more likely to have a high depression score, compared to “regular” users. Among girls, heavy Internet users had an 86 percent greater chance of depression, while non – users had a 46 percent compared to regular users.
Since teenagers typically go online to connect with friends. The researches find that those who are never online may be more socially isolated.
56. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
Teenagers never go online are good students.
Teenagers never go online may get depression.
Surfing the Internet for teenagers is bad behavior.
Internet is the reason of teenager’s depression.
57. How long does the writer suggest teens to go online per week?
Less than 14 hours.
More than 14 hours.
More than 20 hours.
Less than 20 hours.
58. The purpose of Dr. Michaud and colleagues’ study is to know ______________.
the actual time of teenagers learning online
the actual number of teenagers playing online
the influence on school study about teenagers online
the relationship between Internet use and depression
59. What’s the meaning of the word isolated in the last paragraph?
A. Independent. B. United. C. Separate D. Humorous.
（2012朝阳一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
What do you think is important in your life? Here are some ideas for you to share.
A
Enjoy every moment of today. If it’s important to you, then do it today. Don’t put off your dreams. Pay attention to what is happening now, to the people around you, to the task at hand and to all of the choices you make today. Our future is set by what we decide and act on today.
Davy, the US
Money is important. We all have bills to pay and I understand that completely. But in the end, or even in the middle, maybe especially in the middle, money is not the end goal. It can’t always bring you happiness though it allows you to eat, dress and live.
Alice, Australia
We have so much to do, so much to finish and it feels as though we have to be in a hurry to get there. You do not have to do it all at once. Slow down and take one thing at a time. Yes, make plans, but don’t be in such a rush.
Noah, Japan
Look for the good in people, work and everywhere. Celebrate the happy moments, small or big. Be helpful whenever possible. Don’t let difficulties color your experience. If you look at the world through the lens (镜头) of goodness, then you will find life much more enjoyable.
Austin, Germany
47. Where does Davy come from?
A. The US. B. Australia. C. Japan. D. Germany.
48. Who tells us to take one thing at a time?
A. Davy. B. Alice. C. Noah. D. Austin.
49. What is Austin’s idea?
A. Making a plan is important. B. Money is important but not all.
C. Always looking for the good. D. Actions speaks louder than words.
B
Ever get the feeling that time goes by faster as you get older? I remember when I was nine, the whole year seemed to step by so slowly. School took a long time to end each day and let’s not talk about exams. I thought I’d never turn double 10.
Now in my thirties, it’s like someone’s hit the accelerator pedal (加速踏板) and these years are going by much faster. It’s 2012 and I’m wondering what happened to the last 12 months! It feels like I sneezed (打喷嚏) in January 2011 and that’s blown me into January 2012.
I’m looking at my 2011 To-Do List and I’ve only done one thing—read 20 new books. I feel sad and regret not spending enough time on the other things. Back to my 2012 list of things that I would like to do the next 12 months:
① Interview the president
② Have a trip to Africa
③ Board the fastest plane
④ Write a book
No. 1, 2 and 4 have been on the list for ten years. I don’t know when they’ll be done. But it’s really fun to make a list at the start of the year.
50. What does the writer feel about the time in these years?
A. It goes very slowly. B. It goes much faster.
C. It seems to have stopped. D. It seems as fast as before.
51. The writer feels sad when she looks at her 2011 list because ______.
A. she hasn’t finished anything B. she hasn’t finished one thing
C. she has finished everything D. she has just finished one thing
52. What is the writer’s attitude towards No. 1, 2 and 4 on her 2012 list?
A. She will succeed in doing them. B. She isn’t going to do any of them.
C. She will try to do one of them D. She isn’t sure if they can be done.
C
When I moved to the country 20 years ago, I took a job as a school bus driver. I’d never had any interest in driving schoolchildren to and from school, but 10 years later, I was still working on the school bus.
There are so many good reasons why I stayed. Firstly, it was the conversations that brought me different kinds of information. I also got to hear all the family secrets of the newcomers who were afraid to be starting at a new school. I have a toy bear who was a great comforter for the little ones. The kids got to look after him on the trip to school and he waited patiently for them to get on for the trip home.
Our bus would often pass a place where we could see some alpacas (羊驼) in front of a farm house. Little Michael would cry excitedly from the seat, “Look, Miss! Look at the camels!” He used to put his head out of the bus window. When I warned him that a fly would come into his nose if he wasn’t careful, he smartly gave up the habit.
I remember a little girl got on the bus one morning 5 years ago and cried loudly all the way to school. We arrived at the school gate. As she waited to get down the bus stairs, she threw her arms around my neck and sobbed (抽泣) that her grandfather had died the night before.
A school bus driver needs to keep one eye on the road and the other on the mirror to watch what the little ones are doing down the back. My catchphrase (口头禅) each day was that I was “taking the monsters (怪兽) to their mothers”.
Now, it’s necessary to think how many lives I’ve been responsible for throughout the years, and how many kilometers I’ve driven in order to get my passengers home safely. I’ve enjoyed it, but after 20 years, it’s time to rest and park my school bus for good. Long live the school bus driver!
53. When did the writer begin to be a school bus driver?
A. 5 years ago. B. 10 years ago. C. 20 years ago. D. 30 years ago.
54. The writer enjoyed her job because ______.
A. driving was her hobby B. children made her valuable
C. drivers were paid well D. she liked the environment
55. What is the writer’s future plan?
A. She decides to give up the job. B. She tries to go on driving.
C. She wants to have a holiday. D. She hopes to have more kids.
D
Not long ago, I opened an interesting e-mail from Jennifer in Canada. We became friends. One day, she invited me and 11 other women to a “Movie Night” to be held every six weeks at her house. We’d talk, eat and watch feel-good movies. I e-mailed her back immediately: I was in.
Research shows that gatherings such as Jennifer’s make sense. In a US study, researchers measured (测量) the happiness of 4739 people over 20 years. The study found that a person’s happiness depends on the happiness of people he connects with. Surprisingly, it also found that happiness spreads not only between direct friends, but also among friends of your friends’ friends! And those good feelings seem to have the greatest influence among friends of the same sex (性别).
“People with more good friends are less likely to develop depression (情绪低落) and worry,” says Dr. Toupey Luft. “Though you can’t choose your family or workmates, you do have control over friendships.” With a little effort, you can add more positive (正面的) relationships to your social circle. Here’s how:
“Nobody is all positive or all negative,” says Luft. “But there are people you may feel more positive. Use that as your way to check people and keep records.” When spending time with others, pay attention to your feeling. Are you feeling tired and unhappy？To help you keep records, Luft suggests taking a moment when you get home to write down what your feeling is when around them.
While it’s great to gather with positive friends, it’s also good to stay with others in the same life situations. “But if you’re all just complaining (抱怨) and nothing is changing, it’s not healthy,” says Luft. Are your friends negative, or are you doing most of the complaining? Considering the answers to these questions can help you decide if you want to stand in front of them. Or you could let the relationship disappear slowly.
Sometimes your hobbies can lead to true friendships. Check out newspapers and websites to find a group or class for something you enjoy. These friends can always be there for you and can care each other through difficulties, illness and death.
Not into groups? Look for individual (个人的) communication instead. Luft says, “Set small goals, such as having coffee with one new person, and develop friendship according to a plan. If someone suggests going for lunch sometime, set a date.”
“If you’re feeling disappointed (失望) with a friend, try talking about what you both need,” says Luft. For example, tell her what you want during hard times in your lives. While your friend may need to be left alone, you may want caring phone calls. With some friends you laugh and have fun together at the movies—and that can be enough. With others, you pay attention to your deep connection.
56. What does your happiness depend on, according to the passage?
A. How many friends you have. B. How people you connect with feel.
C. What situation you are in now. D. What kind of friends you have.
57. What does the first suggestion want us to do?
A. To measure our happiness. B. To check people around.
C. To join a group for hobbies. D. To leave negative friends.
58. Which of the following is true?
A. All the suggestions tell us to add positive relationship to our social circle.
B. It’s necessary to complain about something but not right to do so for long.
C. Joining a group can bring better friendship than making individual friends.
D. We often have many friends during good times but few during hard times.
59. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that ______.
A. when your friend leaves you, you need comfort
B. when your friend is sad, you should call her up
C. people may behave differently during hard times
D. friends’ needs may be quite different sometimes
（2012大兴一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A
Besides calling 120, here is what you should do when no one is around to help.
If you get lost, you may stay where you can be seen clearly and try your best to have a rest. In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show where you stay.
When you choke at home, make a sudden hit against the back of the chair. If you can’t breathe after six tries, call 120. Leave the telephone open until help arrives.
Use your hand or a scarf, or any dry cloth you can find, and push down on the wound until the blood stops running. Don’t put the cloth around your leg tightly(过紧), or you may lose your foot.
When a fire breaks out, you must move close to the floor. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, make you wet from head to foot if possible and find a safe place outside.
47. If you get lost in a wide open area, you should _______.
A. call out for help B. make a cross
C. phone the police D. draw a map.
48. You move close to the floor in a fire to keep away from ____________.
A. smoke B. light C. noise D. rain
49. _______can help to deal with a wound.
A. A wet towel B. A scarf C. A chair D. Some rocks
B
My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around Christmas in 1970, my father was out of work. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren’t sure how they’d provide for us.
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not make the other kids in the neighborhood disappointed.
As my father left the house and went downstairs, another Santa Claus was walking up, with a great bag of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a merry Christmas. The jolly man handed the bag and walked away down the block.
We never knew who showed us great kindness on the snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.
Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger and his generosity(慷慨). Each year we tell the story of the mysterious(神秘的) Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving help to others in need.
50. According to the passage, the writer’s father is ______on Christmas.
A. brave B. lonely C. serious D. generous
51. The underlined word “jolly” in the passage probably means “______”.
A. handsome B. strong C. happy D. silly
52. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The family showed thanks to the Santa Claus and helped others in need.
B. The bag from the other Santa Claus was filled with gifts and money.
C. Santa Claus that helped the family lived a rich life in the same community.
D. The writer’s father arranged another Santa Claus to take the place of him.
（2012大兴一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A
Besides calling 120, here is what you should do when no one is around to help.
If you get lost, you may stay where you can be seen clearly and try your best to have a rest. In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show where you stay.
When you choke at home, make a sudden hit against the back of the chair. If you can’t breathe after six tries, call 120. Leave the telephone open until help arrives.
Use your hand or a scarf, or any dry cloth you can find, and push down on the wound until the blood stops running. Don’t put the cloth around your leg tightly(过紧), or you may lose your foot.
When a fire breaks out, you must move close to the floor. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, make you wet from head to foot if possible and find a safe place outside.
47. If you get lost in a wide open area, you should _______.
A. call out for help B. make a cross
C. phone the police D. draw a map.
48. You move close to the floor in a fire to keep away from ____________.
A. smoke B. light C. noise D. rain
49. _______can help to deal with a wound.
A. A wet towel B. A scarf C. A chair D. Some rocks
B
My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around Christmas in 1970, my father was out of work. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren’t sure how they’d provide for us.
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not make the other kids in the neighborhood disappointed.
As my father left the house and went downstairs, another Santa Claus was walking up, with a great bag of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a merry Christmas. The jolly man handed the bag and walked away down the block.
We never knew who showed us great kindness on the snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.
Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger and his generosity(慷慨). Each year we tell the story of the mysterious(神秘的) Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving help to others in need.
50. According to the passage, the writer’s father is ______on Christmas.
A. brave B. lonely C. serious D. generous
51. The underlined word “jolly” in the passage probably means “______”.
A. handsome B. strong C. happy D. silly
52. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The family showed thanks to the Santa Claus and helped others in need.
B. The bag from the other Santa Claus was filled with gifts and money.
C. Santa Claus that helped the family lived a rich life in the same community.
D. The writer’s father arranged another Santa Claus to take the place of him.
（2012大兴一模）C
I love my iPhone---it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my computer, as it stores all of my writing and thoughts. Though I love these devices(装置) of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from them and truly communicate with others.
I teach history in a high school. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes(主题) and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and share their ideas with each other in the classroom. I have a rule---no computers, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule before class, some of them were not happy at all.
Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students believe that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.
The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations. Interruptions(打断) by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and to make connections between the course material and the class discussion.
I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and students realize that with deep conversation, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.
I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.
53. What’s the second paragraph mainly about?
A. The reasons why students should use computers or iPads in class.
B. The advantages of using cell phones and computers in the classroom.
C. What the writer is trying to do and what rule has been made in class.
D. A new learning style that the teacher enjoys using in history class.
54. According to the writer, the use of technology in the classroom may _____.
A. improve teaching and offer more help
B. allow students to get on well with each other
C. help students concentrate on what they learn
D. keep students from making deep conversations
55. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The teacher will carry on the success in the future.
B. The teacher will have to cancel the rule in class.
C. Some students will be punished according to the rule.
D. More and more students will be absent in history class.
（2012大兴一模）D
The ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another way. Some scientists think that waves could help make electricity.
“Have you ever been on a surfboard or boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group in Scotland. “There is certainly a lot of energy in waves.”
Scientists are working on using that energy to make electricity. The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy, and it is already being used in Scotland.
Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean. “The winds start out by making little ripples (波纹) in the water, but if they keep on blowing, those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves,” Taylor said. “Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.”
When waves come towards the coast, people can set up dams(大坝) to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine(涡轮). The turbine can then power an electrical generator(发电机).
We will never run out of wave power. Besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as oil and coal do.
Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface. That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world. But there are some disadvantages that need us to pay more attention to.
Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money. He said that its influence on animals in the sea is still unknown. Besides, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic.
With more research, “Many of these problems might be solved,” Taylor said. “Finding more energy sources(资源) is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run out some day.”
In the future, when you turn on a light button, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!
56. We can learn from the passage that__________________.
A. almost every country is making use of the wave power at present
B. it is necessary for us to develop wave power instead of oil and coal
C. wave power will be sure to make some bad influence on sea animals
D. scientists are making efforts to find new ways of fishing and boat traffic
57. What does the fourth paragraph tell us?
A. Why scientists are doing the research on wave power.
B. What experience that scientists have achieved so far.
C. How the wave energy forms and grows bigger.
D. Which countries are trying out wave power.
58. What’s the writer’s attitude towards wave power?
A. The writer believes that wave power will be used widely by man.
B. The writer doubts if wave energy can be changed into electricity.
C. The writer is sure the experiments will come to the end some day.
D. The writer thinks that wave power isn’t worth researching at all.
59. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Sea Animals and Wave Power. B. How Do We Get Wave Energy?
C. The Advantages of Wave Power. D. Can Waves Make Electricity?
（2012 东城一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A
Some top students are giving advice.
Bill, Canada
When taking tests, relax. If you’re worried that you’ll fail the test, you’re sure to get a low score. If you studied for it long enough that you know the information, then you shouldn’t be worried about getting a low grade.
Lily, America
Remember the most important advice to getting good grades is very simple; do well on tests to get an A or an A-. Do what your teacher says, and the chances are fairly good that you’ll get an A+. Don’t stress yourself. Act cool.
Betty, Britain
Write good notes. Colored pens are fun to write with if you want to get more creative with your notes, but use them only for sections of your notes that you feel will be on a test or that are important. It makes them stand out. Go over your notes before you take the exams.
Tom, Australia
If you want to get good grades, try to do your homework immediately after school. Time management is important. If you’re told to do the homework next week, get started the same day you know it. Before you start, you’d better make clear what to do and how to do it.
47. Lily is from ________.
A. America B. Australia C. Britain D. Canada
48. Who gives advice on homework?
A. Betty. B. Bill. C. Lily. D. Tom.
49. The top students are giving advice on _______.
A. how to start learning B. how to get good grades
C. what to do when taking tests D. what to take when going to school

B
Mary Cassatt, a famous artist, was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood in Europe with her family and at age 16 she returned to America and went to school at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She also studied in Paris where she copied the great works of earlier artists. When she was 22, Cassatt began private art lessons. She enjoyed painting with bright colors.
Later, she became friends with Edgar Degas. He influenced her style and encouraged her to show her works with the Impressionists, artists who painted in a special style. She became a strong supporter（支持者）of the Impressionists. Cassatt created scenes of everyday life. She painted pictures of mothers and children. She was good at drawing and printmaking. Through her friendships with wealthy private collectors, she had a lasting influence on American art. Cassatt moved to Chicago, Illinois where most of her best works were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Cassatt moved to Spain where she received an invitation to join the Impressionist group. In 1915, Cassatt stopped working because of poor eyesight and she finally passed away on June 14, 1926 at the age of 82.
50. When was Mary Cassatt born?
A. In 1926. B. In 1915. C. In 1871. D. In 1844.
51. Which of the following happened last according to the passage?
A. Mary moved to Spain.
B. Mary started private lessons.
C. Mary became friends with Edgar Degas.
D. Mary was invited to join the Impressionist group.
52. Why did Mary Cassatt stop painting?
A. She couldn’t see clearly. B. Wealthy people collected her paintings.
C. Edgar Degas influenced her. D. Her paintings were destroyed in Chicago.
（2012 东城一模）C
Florida school children chose the panther as the state animal. Florida panthers are a type of mountain lion. The Florida panther is the only group of mountain lions east of the Mississippi River. The panther stands for beauty and power of life.
Is the Florida panther endangered?
In 1967 the government listed the Florida panther as endangered. Endangered means that without human help an animal or plant will become extinct. Extinct means that the animal or plant will never again stay alive on earth.
What do Florida panthers look like?
Panthers are about 10 times as big as a housecat. Like all cats they have very sharp claws and teeth. They need sharp claws and teeth to kill and eat their food. Florida panthers are tawny (the same color as deer). The fur on their bellies and the inside of their legs is lighter, and the fur on their backs, tails, and legs is darker. These are Florida panther paw prints:
Front paw
Length: 3 inches
Width: 3.5 inches
Hind paw
Length: 3 inches
Width: 3 inches
What do Florida panthers eat?
Panthers only eat meat. Panthers eat deer, wild hogs, raccoons, armadillos, and rabbits. Sometimes they eat birds and even alligators. No panther has ever even killed a person.
What kinds of families do panthers have?
Panther females and kittens make up the panther family. The father does not help take care of the kittens. Panthers may have from 1 to 4 kittens. Panthers leave their mothers when they are about 2 years old. Growing up is harder for boy panthers than girl panthers. Girls often stay near their mother. Boys must try to find a home range of their own.
Where do Florida panthers live?
Panthers need lots of land. The area where a panther hunts is its home range. They prefer hardwood hammocks and pine forest with lots of palmettos for their range. Panthers usually rest during the day hidden in thickets of palmetto. At dusk they begin to travel and hunt. Unless you are very lucky, you will probably never see a panther in the wild. But you can help them by protecting the lands they need to keep alive. You can support efforts to recover the panther from being endangered.
53. Which of the following looks like the panther most?

A. B. C. D.
54. The underlined word “extinct” means “________”.
A. dead B. dangerous C. bright D. natural
55. The panther was chosen as the state animal mainly because ______.
A. no panther has ever killed a person
B. the panther is beautiful and full of energy
C. people may never see a panther in the wild
D. panthers leave their mothers at an early age
56. How do people protect the panther in Florida?
A. They take panthers to the zoo.
B. They give panthers enough meat.
C. They keep the land safe for panthers.
D. They help to look after small panthers.
（2012 东城一模）D
When we found Tony, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were dirty. There was blood all over his right arm. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked a few yards with difficulty through the woods and fell again. When we lifted him off the ground, he tried to break away and run, like a wild animal.
After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His footprints showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road. His senses were so weak by fear that he did not hear the cars going by or see the lights at night. He was very tired. We found him just in time. This man, like others before him, was full of fear when he knew he was lost.
Whatever sense of direction that a man may have, it’s still largely a question of watching out. An experienced woodsman always keeps an eye on the things around him. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction that water flows through the mountain, and everything along with him when he travels—how a tree leans across it and how a rock stands. He sees the way and the general flows of water. With these in mind, he may be turned around many times, but his way is seldom lost.
There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does get into some strange difficulty that puts him into the “lost” column. A rainstorm may catch him without a compass to show him the direction. Darkness may find him in a very hard situation, where travel is dangerous without a light.
When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of difficulty as a result of this poor woodsmanship. He may also worry about the trouble that he will cause his friends when he doesn’t show up. If he is short of experience, he may keep on the move in an effort to find the camp against all bad happenings. And the result is that he might walk in circles or in the wrong direction and in the end beat himself out physically and mentally—he will be found mad and crazy.
57. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Tony went to look for a wild animal.
B. Tony found his gun in the circle he walked.
C. A man will be full of fear when he gets lost.
D. A man won’t get lost if he has a sense of direction.
58. The word “woodsmanship” refers to ______.
A. ways of protecting the forest
B. the art of traveling in the forests
C. the experience of finding a lost man
D. skills of helping people in the woods
59. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Don’t Be Mad B. Fears in the Forest
C. Easy to Get Lost D. What to Do in the Forest

（2012房山一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A
*** *** Stage in November *** ***
Concert: Bache Cycle
Place: Beijing Concert Hall, No.1 Bei Xinhua Street, Xicheng District
Time: Nov. 7, 7:30pm
Admission: 80 ---1,280 yuan Tel: 6606-7006
Film: Sounds of Africa
Place: Poly Theater, No.14 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District
Time: Nov. 8, 7:30pm
Admission: 50 ---150 yuan Tel: 6551-8058
Dance: The Rain of Flowers along the Silk Road
Place: Theater of the National Center , No.2 Chang’an West Street, Xicheng District
Time: Nov. 9 ---11, 7:30pm
Admission: 80 --- 480 yuan Tel: 6655-0000
Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
Place: Century Theater, No.40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
Time: Nov. 12 --- 14, 7:30pm
Admission: 80-880 yuan Tel: 6462-8470
47. If you are interested in concerts, you can call ______ for some information.
A. 6655-0000 B. 6462-8470 C. 6606-7006 D. 6551-8058
48. You can go to see the dance in _____.
A. Beijing Concert Hall B. Poly Theater
C. Theater of the National Center D. Century Theater
49. If you want to see The Marriage of Figaro, you should go to Century Theater on _____.
A. Nov. 7 B. Nov. 9 C. Nov. 11 D. Nov. 13
B
Saturday，5th June
Dear Estelle，
I hope you're well and not working too hard! I've been preparing for my exams now for the last two weeks．That's why I haven't written for such a long time．
Since the beginning of this year we've been doing a project called “World Class”．Have you heard of it? Not everyone in the class could take part，but luckily I could．The school chose a “twin school”
in a different area of the world．Our head teacher chose a school in Uganda, a country in Africa．They gave us someone to write to from that school．For three months，I've written to a girl called Louisa，who is the same age as me．
It's been so interesting to hear about her life．She's told me all about her school and described her daily life．I can't believe that her school doesn't have any electricity．She goes to school from eight o'clock in the morning until six o'clock in the evening．I can't believe how lucky we are here!
I love it because it's the first time I've thought about what life must be like somewhere else．I can't believe people miss classes here when everything is so easy for us．I think more people should help out with projects like this．At the weekend we're going to have a sports day to help raise money to send to the school．Perhaps one day I'll be able to go to Uganda and meet Louisa myself — who knows?
Lots of love，
Suzanne
50．Suzanne hasn't written to Estelle for long because she is _______．
A．writing to a girl B．preparing for her exams
C．busy doing a project D．choosing a “twin school”
51．Suzanne felt _______ to take part in the Project “World Class”．
A．strange B．surprised C．thankful D．lucky
52．Suzanne and her classmates will ________________ to help their twin school this weekend.
A．write letters B．send clothes C．raise money D．go to Africa
（2012房山一模）C
　　A newspaper reporter’s job can be very interesting. He meets all kinds of people and lives quite a busy life. He is on the rush for news all the time, then after several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Let’s look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the president of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing about a football match. Sometimes he may be so busy that he has hardly any time to sleep. And at other times he may go on for days looking out for news materials yet return empty-handed.
　　In the beginning, a reporter has to cover a very wide field. After the early years he becomes more specialized in his work. For example, he may finally be asked to write only politics or sports. Some reporters may become so specialized that they are asked only to write on a special thing: horse racing, for example. In most newspaper houses there is at least one special racing correspondent(通讯记者、特派员). Some newspapers have book reviews. Their job is to make people pleasant. They read the latest book and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those who write on films, so they get to see them even before they are shown in the cinema. How lucky, you would say!
　　A reporter’s job can also be very dangerous. A number of them have died rushing from one task to another, and if there is a flood or a riot(暴乱) they may get hurt or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter whose camera was destroyed by a group of men, because they were angry with him for taking their picture. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is never boring!
53. Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _____.
A. can write anything they like because the film stars like them
B. can see the films before most people see them in the cinema
C. can pay less than other people because they know the film stars
D. can see more film stars before most people see them in the cinema
54. A reporter’s work can be dangerous when _____.
　　A. there is a flood or a riot B. he is seeing a frightening film
C. there is a football match D. he is interviewing the president
55. From the passage we can infer that, to be a good reporter, he must be all of the following except _____.
　　A. brave　 B. strong　　 C. quick in mind　　 D. good at writing
（2012房山一模） D
Imagine, getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours, and then, after a full day of work, going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.
Sounds unusual, doesn't it? But it has come true, with the development of China’s high-speed railway system(系统). And that’s not all. China has an even greater high-speed railway plan—to connect the country with Southeast Asia, and finally Eastern Europe.
China is negotiating(协商) to spread its own high·-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 10 to 15 years, at the end reaching London and Singapore.
China has proposed three such projects. The first would possibly connect Kunming with Singapore through Vietnam and Malaysia. Another could start in Urumqi and go through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and possibly to Germany. The third would start in the northeast and go north through Russia and then into Western Europe.
China’s plan for the high-speed railway goes forward, people could zip over from London to Beijing within two days. The new system would still follow China’s high-speed railway standards.
China’s high-speed train, the one connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou, already has the World’s fastest average speed. It covers 1,069 kilometers in about three hours.
Of course, there are some technical challenges we have to face. There are so many things to be improved, for example, safety. So, it’s important to pay attention to every tiny thing.
But the key point is really money. China is already spending hundreds of billions of yuan on the railway system in the country.
China prefers that the other countries pay in natural resources(资源) rather than with capital investment(投资). Resources from those countries could stream into China to its long-term development.
It’ll be a win-win project. For other countries, the railway network will surely create more chances for business, tourism and so on, not to mention the better communication among those countries.
For China, such a project would not only connect it with the rest of Asia and bring some much-needed resources, but would also help develop China’s far west. We foresee that in the near future, millions of people will move to the western areas, where the land is empty and resources rich. With high-speed trains, people will set up factories and business centers in the west once and for all. And they’ll trade with Central Asian and Eastern European countries.
56. Which of the following is true?
A. China’s far western areas need to be further developed.
B. China plans to connect Southeast Asia with Eastern Europe.
C. There is enough money for China to carry out high-speed railway plan.
D. Safety problem of the high-speed railway has been completely solved.
57. What does the underlined sentence “It will be a win-win project” in the passage mean?
A. China will win for ever in the project.
B. The project will win China a lot of money.
C. Chinese will arrive wherever they want to go with the project.
D. The project will do good to both China and the countries mentioned.
58. What’s the writer’s attitude towards China’s high-speed railway plan?
A. He agrees. B. He doesn’t care about it.
C. He disagrees. D. He doubts whether it will come true.
59. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A. New Railway Standards B. Big Railway Dreams
C. International Railway Network D. High-speed Trains
(2012丰台一模)六、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分）
阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
Charles, 15, the U.S.:
I have been a member of the Table Tennis Club for some time. Playing table tennis can help me to relax after a busy day of school work. I often win the school table tennis competition with my best friend. I enjoy the feeling of winning and relaxation. 48 w
Tom, 15, the U.K. :
I’m interested in the Chinese martial arts (武术), so I joined the Tai Chi Club. In the club, our teacher teaches us the history of tai chi and how to do tai chi. I like the way of moving my arms and legs slowly and easily. It can also improve my health. 51 w
Xu Lifei, 14, China:
Reading and writing are my favorite things to do, so I chose the Reading Club. I have learned a lot from what I read and from our discussions among the club members after reading. I’ve also found myself able to read faster and understand better. And my writing is getting better, according to my language teacher. 56 w
Amy, 13, Canada:
I joined the school’s Chess Club because I really like playing the game. Our club holds meetings once a week. We play chess against club members and talk about the famous chess players in the world and their classic matches. Our club is always full of fun and intelligence (智慧). 49 w
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47. Who often plays table tennis? . C
A. Tom. B. Amy. C. Charles. D. Xu Lifei.
48. Where is Amy from? D
A. The U.S. B. The U.K. C. China. D. Canada.
49. What is Xu Lifei’s big interest? B
A. Playing table tennis. B. Reading and writing.
C. Playing chess. D. Practicing tai chi.
B
Charlie was about to climb into bed when he found there was a light on in his garden shed (工棚). Then he noticed some people who were busy stealing (偷) his things.
He called the police right away. The policeman asked: “Are there any thieves (小偷)in your house?”
Charlie replied “no” and explained what was happening.
The police said: “All patrol cars (巡逻车) have gone out, and a policeman will go to your house when one is free.”
Charlie hung up, waited 30 seconds, and then called the police again.
“Hello, I just called a short while ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. I want to let you know that they’re not a problem anymore because I’ve just shot every one of them.”
Charlie then hung up the phone. In five minutes, three patrol cars, dozens of policeman and an ambulance arrived at his house. Of course, the police caught the thieves.
One policeman said: “I thought you said that you shot every one of them!”
Charlie replied: “I thought you said there were no patrol cars free!” 184 w
50.What did Charlie notice before he climbed into bed? C
A. A police car. B. Some policemen.
C. Some thieves. D. Some boys.
51. How many patrol cars came to Charlie’s house in the end? A
A. Three. B. Five. C. Dozens of cars. D. No cars.
52. What happened to the thieves at last? B
A. They were shot dead. B. They were caught.
C. They ran away. D. They looked shocked.
(2012丰台一模)C
DO you have a lucky number? What is it? Many people have a special number that they hope will bring them good luck.
In Chinese culture, some numbers are believed to be lucky or unlucky based on the Chinese word that the number sounds similar to.
For example, the word for the number 8 sounds similar to the word for “making a fortune”. So, people consider it a very lucky number. Some people will even spend a lot of money to have 8s in their phone numbers or vehicle license plate (车牌照) numbers. The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics began at 8:08 p.m. on August 8, 2008.
The number 9 is also a lucky number because of its connection to the emperors of China. There were nine dragons on emperors’ robes (龙袍) and Chinese myth held that the dragon has nine children. The number 9 also stands for “long lasting”. That’s why a man always proposes to a woman with 99 or 999 roses.?
So what’s a “bad luck” number in China? It might be 4. Many Chinese people see 4 as a “bad luck” number because it sounds similar to the character for “death”.
Because of this, many buildings skip the fourth floor, and simply call it the fifth floor. In Hong Kong, some buildings even skip all floors numbered with 4, such as, 4, 14, 24, 34 and all 40-49 floors. Some buildings also skip the 13th floor, as this is considered an unlucky number in many Christian countries. As a result, a building whose highest floor is 50 may have only 35 physical floors. 275 w
53. How do lucky or unlucky numbers come in Chinese culture?
They come mostly of __. C
A. people’s hope for good luck B. people’s belief in certain numbers
C. similar sounds of Chinese numbers and words D. Chinese traditions
54. What can we learn from the passage? D
A. Many people like the number 8 because it can bring them much money.
B. Much money is sometimes spent on 8s in people’s car numbers in China.
C. 9 is a lucky number in Chinese culture for only one reason.
D. 4 is an unlucky number because it predicts death to the Chinese.
55. What is the passage mainly about? B
A. Good luck and bad luck in China.
B. Lucky and unlucky numbers in China.
C. Some facts with lucky or unlucky numbers.
D. Lucky and unlucky numbers in culture.
(2012丰台一模)D
The webs that spiders build to catch insects seem weak. However, the strength of spider thread is greater than steel. Webs can even stand up to very strong storms.
Now a team, headed by Markus Buehler, a scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has worked out why the spider web is so strong. It is not just the strength of the thread, but the clever design of the web. The key to a web’s success is its ability to keep its shape and strength even after some of the threads break, says Buehler. The scientists found the thread itself has the ability to become softer or firmer. So it can hold different types of heavy things and bear a localized damage (损坏). This localized damage can simply be repaired, rather than replaced, or even left alone if the web continues to work as before.
Buehler’s research is mostly theoretical (理论上的), based on computer modeling of material properties (特性) and how they respond to stresses. But in order to test the findings, he and his team literally went into the field. They tested actual spider webs by poking and pulling at them. In all cases, damage was limited to the immediate area they disturbed.
In tests, scientists also used three other strong materials made into the same webs. The spider thread was six times stronger than any other material. More surprisingly, when the scientists took away up to 10 percent of the threads from different places, the web didn’t become any weaker. Actually, it became up to 10 percent stronger.
The spider web’s clever design gives scientists many new ideas. The findings might be used not just for physical objects such as safer buildings, but also in the design of networked systems. For example, a computer experiencing a virus attack could be designed to shut down at once, before its problems get worse. “It’s a really good chance,” said Buehler. “It may give us some new ideas for engineering.” 384 w
56. Where does the strength of the web threads come from? D
A. Their high stickiness. B. Their high firmness .
C. Their clever design. D. Their ability to change in quality.
57. Which word is closest in meaning to the word “disturb” in the 3rd paragraph? A
A. Upsetting. B. Changing. C. Moving. D. Hitting.
58. How many different experiments did Buehler’s team do to test their findings? C
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
59. What can be the best title for the passage? B
A. Spider Webs Are Stronger than Steel B. Spider Webs Hold Valuable Secrets
C. How Spider Webs Get Their Strength D. What Strong Spider Webs Mean to Us
（2012海淀一模）六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
A
London , UK
Imperial College London (帝国理工学院 )　and University College London are very famous. London is also going through big changes with the coming Olympic Games. You need to pay about $20,600 a year.
Boston, USA
You probably know of Harvard University and MIT. They are near Boston. Studying at these two universities is expensive: about $50,000 a year. With the help of scholarship (奖学金)，the fee is about $39,600 a year.
Vienna, Austria
The city is home to Austria’s two highest-ranked universities: the University of Earth Day Vienna and the Vienna University of Technology. For students looking for rich culture, Vienna is a good choice. The average fee is about $2,300 a year.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne now is Australia’s number one city for international students. It has world-class universities, like the University of Melbourne, a high quality of life and good climate.
47. You need to pay______ a year to study in London.
A. $20,600 B. $50,000 C. $4,300 D. $39,600
48. If you look for rich culture, you may choose _________.
A. Imperial College London B. Harvard University
C. the University of Vienna D. the University of Melbourne
49. The University of Melbourne is in ___________.
A. UK B. USA C. Australia D. Austria
B
“Will you give my kite a lift?” asked my nephew to his sister. Lucy took it up and threw it into the air, but her brother didn’t pay attention and ran off, so the kite fell down. “Try again, children,” I said.
Lucy once more took up the kite. But John ran off so suddenly that the kite flew out of her hand and it fell flat as before. “Try again,” said I.
They did, and with more care, but a side wind came suddenly. As Lucy let go the kite, it was blown against some bushes and the tail was caught. Meanwhile, I went to the kite’s assistance and set the tail free from the bushes. I told them to find a more open area and then try again.
We found an open area. I threw the kite up as John ran off. It rose up and promised a high flight. But John was so pleased that he stopped short to look upward. The string became loose. The kite shook and came down to the ground. “I won’t try anymore. The kite won’t fly. ” said he angrily. I replied, “A few disappointments are not supposed to discourage us. And now try again.”
And he tried and succeeded, for the kite was carried upward on the breeze as lightly as a feather. After enjoying the sight as long as he excited, John began to roll up the string slowly. “Shall we come out tomorrow and try again.”
I smiled, “Yes, dear children. I wish to teach you the value of keeping trying. Whenever you fail, remember – TRY AGAIN!”
50. How many times did they fly the kite?
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Six.
51. How did John feel when he finally flew the kite up?
A. Angry. B. Hopeful. C. Excited. D. Worried
52. The writer wants to tell us ___________.
A. the ways of flying kites B. the pleasure of flying kites
C. the cost of making mistakes D. the importance of keeping trying
（2012海淀一模）C
There's a lot of focus on trans fats（反式脂肪）these days. We read about it in the news, and there's talk of passing laws against trans fats. We are bombarded with the word. Unfortunately, most people don’t know what trans fats truly are and why they are so bad for us. A lot of food production companies want to get your dollars by printing "Trans Fat Free" on their label (标签). Sadly, they may not be telling the truth.
So what is a trans fat really? A trans fat is a liquid (液体) fat that is turned into a solid. Although there are very small amounts of natural trans fats in meat and dairy products, most of them are created by adding hydrogen to liquid fat. Food-makers do this because it makes the product last longer on the shelf. Have you ever wondered why cookies can still be crispy and "tasty" after six months to a year on a store shelf? It's because of trans fats. Trans fats are typically found in things like donuts, French fries, cookies, microwave popcorn, and potato chips.
Why are trans fats bad for you? Trans fats raise the bad cholesterol（胆固醇）in your body and lower the good cholesterol that the body needs. Fatty foods do cause overweight. Trans fats build up in the body and block blood flow to the heart. People whose diet contains a high percentage of trans fats are at risk of heart disease and stroke.
Why can the food-makers label trans fat free when it isn't? Because of the way the nutrition labeling laws work, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has allowed that if a food has less than 0.5 grams per serving (一份) it can be classified as trans fat free. Read the label and you may discover that the package actually contains 6 servings, and if you just ate three of them, you might have eaten 1.49 grams of trans fats.
Besides, in most fast food restaurants, ingredient and nutrition information are not listed. You may be shocked if you know what you are eating. An article in Men’s Health magazine pointed that in KFC, hydrogenated(氢化的) oils appeared 91 times among the ingredients from the menu list.
How do you really know if there are trans fats in the food you are eating? One way to truly understand what you are eating is to read the label. Another is to understand your ingredients. Anything on the label that says hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated, even if the package states "Trans Fat Free", has trans fats in it. You had better not buy that product. Make a different choice, a choice for your health.
53. The expression “are bombarded with” in Paragraph 1 probably means_______.
A. are tired of B. hear much of
C. are connected with D. know clearly about
54. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Trans fats can make food last long and keep people fit.
B. Food-makers use trans fats because they make food delicious.
C. The amount of trans fat in food is clearly written on the label.
D. Trans fat can be found in the food with package saying trans fat free.
55. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Danger of Eating Trans Fats Food
B. Truths and Facts about Trans Fats
C. Buy Trans Fats Free Products Now!
D. Don’t Eat in Fast Food Restaurants!

（2012海淀一模）D
The “halo effect” is a classic finding in social psychology. It is the idea that general evaluations (评价)　about a person (e.g. she is likeable) influence judgments about their specific traits（品质）(e.g. she is intelligent). Hollywood stars give the perfect example. Because they are often attractive and likeable, we naturally consider they are also intelligent, friendly and so on. That is, sometimes, not true.
In the 1970s, well-known social psychologist Richard Nisbett set out to prove the fact that we actually pay little attention to our thought processes in general, especially to the halo effect.
Nisbett wanted to examine the way students made judgments about teachers. They had been divided into two groups to watch two different videos of the same teacher, who happened to have a strong Indian accent. One group watched the teacher answer a series of questions in an extremely warm and friendly manner. The second group saw exactly the same person answer exactly the questions in a cold and distant manner. In one the teacher appeared to like teaching and students, and in the other he came across as someone powerful who didn’t like teaching at all.
After each group of students watched the videos they were asked to evaluate the teacher on physical appearance, mannerisms and even his accent (mannerisms were kept the same across both videos). The same as the halo effect infers, students who saw the “warm” one evaluated him more attractive, his mannerisms more likeable and even his accent as more pleasing. This was unsurprising as it backed up the ideas on the halo effect. At the same time, for those who had seen the other video, the result was just the wrong way around.
The surprise is that students had no clue why they gave one teacher higher evaluations. Most said that how much they liked the teacher had not influenced their evaluation of his individual traits at all.
The halo effect is fascinating and now well-used in the business world. For example, books that have “Harvard Classics” written on the front can ask twice the price of the exact same book without it. The same is true in the fashion industry.
So, the next time you consider buying a pair of designer jeans or decide whether you like someone, ask yourself whether the halo effect is operating. Are you really evaluating the traits of the person? This simple check could save you wasting your money or refusing a loyal friend. Or perhaps, even if you do check, you’ll still never know.
Why does the author mention Hollywood stars in the first paragraph?
A. To help us to evaluate others.
B. To explain what the halo effect is.
C. To show us the background of the story.
D. To tell us Hollywood stars are not truly friendly.
57. Which one do you think is NOT an example of the halo effect?
You make friends with the people who have good judgments.
You prefer to buy the products advertised by a movie star.
You pay more for a simple T-shirt with a famous designer’s name on it.
You believe your teachers are intelligent because they appear likeable.
58. What can we learn from the passage?
People can do nothing to avoid the halo effect.
People use the halo effect widely in the business world.
People often wonder how the halo effect works before shopping.
D. People sometimes don’t realize the halo effect when they make judgments.
59. The passage is mainly about _____.
the cause of the halo effect
the development of the halo effect
the evaluation of the halo effect
the influence of the halo effect
（2012怀柔一模）六、阅读短文，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）
阅读下面的四篇短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A
47. What type of pizzas does Mr. Smith order?
A. Hawaiian and Supreme. B. Vegetarian and Supreme.
C. Supreme and coffee. D. Hawaiian and Vegetarian.
48. How long is the business time every day?
A. 3 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 14 hours. D. 15 hours.
49. Where does the customer live?
A. No. 348 Beijing Road. B. No.67 Beijing Road.
C. No.67 Nanjing Road. D. No. 348 Nanjing Road.
B
A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. While he was building