2014高考英语二轮阅读理解基础精品训练题（11）及答案
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2014高考英语二轮阅读理解基础精品训练题（11）及答案
阅读理解------A
Recognized as the largest desert in the world, the Sahara runs across North Africa, Covering over 3 million square miles from the Atlantic Coast to the Nile River Valley. Except for an occasional oasis(绿洲), this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains. The burning sun causes daytime temperatures to rise to 70 degrees in the shade, and days without rain commonly last for years.
Paintings found on the walls of caves in the Sahara Desert suggest that a few thousand years ago, large quantities of plants grew there and covered the desert floor. Many curious and unusual insects, birds and animals got enough food that allowed them to grow and reproduce. At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities(社团，社区) where a large number of people lived.
Research scientists believe that the land became a desert for several reasons. For centuries people there have wandered from place to place in search of food, water and grazing(吃草)land for their animals. These people have always considered the number of animals they have as a sign of wealth. It is considered more important to have 100 sick and starving animals than 15 healthy ones. The large herds (群)have been allowed to go freely and graze on desert plants and grass. Over time, large sections of land have been left uncovered. In addition to allowing overgrazing, these people cut down whatever trees they could find and used them for firewood. The sand was unable to hold on to the great heat of the day, so nightting temperatures often drop below freezing and nothing was left to hold the soil together.
Scientists have been studying different ways to bring back the green desert. Through research and experiments, they hope to be able to produce plants that will once again support the life there. Huge holes filled with much water lie under the desert surface. Scientists believe this rainwater simply flew down through the sand over hundreds of years and collected in the big, rocky holding tanks. By making use of the sun’s power, scientists in the Sahara have made experiments in which they got huge amount of electricity. This electricity was then used to operate drilling machines and pumps to pull the rainwater from the underground tanks. By drilling the hole one mile deep into the floor of the desert, one machine was able to recover more than 80 gallons of ice—cold water each second, or 288,000 gallons per hour.
Scientists have had some success turning this wasteland into useful farmland. Today the desert is dotted with huge wheat fields watered by a system of pipes that carry water from the underground tanks. Farmers have also learnt that plants grow better if seeds are planted next to stones. Studies show that stones provide protection from the sun, allowing seeds to grow in a shady and cool environment. In addition to that, greenhouses have been built to protect plants from the sunshine so that less water is needed. Another idea is to grow plants that can live on a diet of salt water, since the ocean is so near to the desert.
1. What will probably happen if the local people continue their customs and traditions
A. The desert will continue to be enlarged.
B. Tourists will begin traveling to North Africa.
C. More oases will begin to appear across the desert.
D. The number of healthy animals will become larger.
答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。结合前三段可知，撒哈拉沙漠原本是绿洲，后由于人类过度放牧（overgrazing）、滥砍乱伐（these people cut down whatever trees they could find ）导致了沙漠的形成和扩大，因此可以推断，如果当地人继续沿袭他们的老传统，会导致沙漠继续扩大。故答案为A。
2. Which of the flowing statements is a fact presented in the passage
A. The desert is rich in beautiful color and scenery.
B. Camels can go for days without drinking any water.
C. The Sahara will one day become a beautiful garden.
D. Large river systems once supported many communities.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。考生需看清题意，要求选择与原文符合的事实。由第二段最后一句话 “At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities where a large number of people lived.”可知，答案为D。
由第一段 “Except for an occasional oasis, this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains.”可知，A选项错误；B选项未提及；C选项也不是事实。故答案为D。
3. The author of the passage provides evidences (证据)that scientists are .
A. pleased by the progress but do not have the money to continue
B. discouraged by the poor results of their experiments
C. hopeful about the chances of life coming back to the desert
D. troubled by the lack of water found underground
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由最后两段可知，科学家一直在研究让沙漠变绿洲的办法，并且已经付诸实践，取得了一定的成效，故可推断，科学家满怀希望想使撒哈拉沙漠恢复生机。故答案为C。
4. Which of the following is the best summary of this passage
A. Drilling machines help to water the desert floor and make plants and animals alive.
B．Scientists have been able to turn this large wasteland into a successful farming community.
C. So much soil has become sand that the desert will never be able to support life as it once did.
D. The desert no longer supports plenty of life, but researchers hope to change it with new scientific techniques.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为主旨大意题。本文揭示了撒哈拉沙漠形成的原因，重点是介绍科学家依靠科学技术试图让这片沙漠变成绿洲的方法。故答案为D。
阅读理解-----A
Many people eventually get round to trading in their first car. But not Mike Harrison. He loves his 1931 black Bentley sports car so much that he’s still driving it – 54 years after be bought it.
Mr Harrison was 20 when he paid 150 (about 3,000 now) for the car after passing his test in 1956. It had already done 85,000 miles and he has since driven it a further 100,000, yet the car still runs like clockwork.
It is now one of only three left in the country and is worth 250,000. Despite its value, Mr Harrison, 74, says he would never sell the car “which has been my best friend and part of my family all my life”.
Mr Harrison courted his wife Jenny in it during the early sixties and it was their family car when children Caroline, now 46, and Ben, 42, came along. Even when he took a job as an advertising executive which came with the company car of his choice, Mr Harrison kept the Bentley.
He said: 'How many people still have their first car these days when everything is so disposable But it is a real eye-catcher. It has something that modern cars just don't have - style and character. 'I still drive it most days, even though it only does about 15 miles to the gallon!' Petrol was just six shillings (30p) a gallon when Mr Harrison bought the Bentley, which had a top speed of 120mph.
He has spent thousands of pounds on repairs over the years but has kept the bodywork in good condition himself, hand-painting the underneath and spraying the black panels of the bodywork.
For decades the Bentley was a regular sight on the roads near Mr Harrison's home in Hampton Court, Surrey. He now uses it as a runaround after retiring to Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Mrs Harrison, 71, said: “It was a nuisance(累赘) keeping it in tip-top order with me helping out with the repairs by passing Mike the spanners the whole time. But I wouldn't have changed any of it --- I feel like a Queen every time I'm in it.”
1. When Mike Harrison bought his black Bentley sports car, it was .
A. a hand – made car B. a second – hand car
C. one of only three left D. unique in style
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由文章第二段第二句话 “It had already done 85,000 miles …” 可知，Mike Harrison 买车的时候，车已经跑了85,000 miles，可以推断, Bentley sports car是二手车。故答案为B。
2. Mike Harrison would never sell the car mainly because .
A. it has witnessed his life and his family B. it is very eye – catching
C. it has save much oil D. it runs very fast
答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。由第三段 “Mr Harrison, 74, says he would never sell the car ‘which has been my best friend and part of my family all my life’ ”.和第四段的进一步解释可知，这辆车一直陪伴着他和他的家庭，故答案为A。
3. It can be concluded from the passage that the car .
A. has cost more for repairs than it is worth
B. has almost been retired
C. has caused much trouble to Mrs. Harrison.
D. is priceless to the family
答案解析：答案为D。本题为文章主旨推理题。通读全文可知，尽管Mike Harrison 的车现在已经速度减慢，需要经常修理，但是它见证了Mike Harrison和他的家庭生活，所以这辆车在他们的心中是无价的。故答案为D。
由第三段 “It is now one of only three left in the country and is worth 250,000.”和第六段 “He has spent thousands of pounds on repairs over the years …”可知，车的修理费是几千镑，但是价值是250,000镑，故A选项错误。 由最后一段最后一句话 “But I wouldn't have changed any of it --- I feel like a Queen every time I'm in it.”可知，这辆车还是在使用，并没退休，故B选项错误。C选项未提及。
4. What’s the main purpose of this writing
A. To show that an old car is better than a new one.
B. To share Mike Harrison’s story of his first car.
C. To ask people to treasure old things.
D. To describe the quality of a black Bentley.
答案解析：答案为B。本题考查文章的写作目的，结合前面的问题可知，全文都是在围绕Mike Harrison和他的车展开，故答案为B。
阅读理解
Which is safer --- staying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working at the office Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low. However, what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact the accident rate of workers in the chemical industry is less than that of almost any of human activity, and almost as safe as staying at home.
The trouble with the chemical industry is that when things go wrong they often cause death to those living nearby. It is this that chemical accidents so newsworthy. Fortunately, they are extremely rare. The most famous ones happened at Texas City (1947), Flixborough (1974), Seveso (1976), Pemex (1984) and Bhopal (1984).
Some of these are always in the minds of the people even though the loss of life was small. No one died at Seveso, and only 28 workers at Flixborough. The worst accident of all was Bhopal, where up to 3,000 were killed. The Texas City explosion of fertilizer killed 552. The Pemex fire at a storage plant for natural gas in the suburbs of Mexico City took 542 lives, just a month before the unfortunate event at Bhopal.
Some experts have discussed these accidents and used each accident to illustrate a particular danger. Thus the Texas City was caused by tons of ammonium nitrate, which is safe unless stored in a great quantity. The Flixborough fireball was the fault of management, which took risks to keep production going during essential repairs. The Seveso accident shows what happens if the local authorities lack knowledge of the danger on their doorstep. When the poisonous gas drifted over the town, local leaders were incapable of taking effective action. The Pemex fire was made worse by an overloaded site in an overcrowded suburb. The fire set off a chain reaction of exploding storage tanks. Yet, by a miracle, the two largest tanks did not explode. Had these caught fire, then 3,000 strong rescue team and fire fighters would all have died.
9. According to the passage, the chemical accident that caused by the fault of management happened at _________.
A. Texas city B. Flixborough C. Seveso D. Mexico City
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE
A. Working at the office is safer than staying at home.
B. Travelling to work on public transport is safer than working at the office.
C. Staying at home is safer than working in the chemical industry.
D. Working in the chemical industry is safer than traveling by air.
11. From the passage we know that ammonium nitrate is a kind of _____.
A. natural gas, which can easily catch fire
B. fertilizer, which can't be stored in a great quantity
C. poisonous substance, which can't be used in overcrowded areas
D. fuel, which is stored in large tanks
12. From the discussion among some experts we may conclude that _____.
A. to avoid any accident we should not repair the facilities in chemical industry
B. the local authorities should not be concerned with the production of the
chemical industry
C. all these accidents could have been avoided or controlled if effective measures
had been taken
D. natural gas stored in very large tanks is always safe
参考答案 / BDBC
人物传记类---[201*·上海卷] -----(A)
Phil White has just returned from an 18,000 mile, around the world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.
White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than 1,300 hours in the saddle (车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.
The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.
65. When Phil White returned from his trip, he ________.
A. broke the world record B. collected money for Oxfam
C. destroyed several bikes D. travelled about 1,300 hours
66. What does the word “epic” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. Very slow but exciting. B. Very long and difficult.
C. Very smooth but tiring. D. Very lonely and depressing.
67. During his journey around the world, Phil White ________.
A. fought heroically against robbers in Iran
B. experienced the extremes of heat and cold
C. managed to ride against the wind in Australia
D. had a team of people who travelled with him
68. Which of the following words can best describe Phil White
A. Imaginative. B. Patriotic.
C. Modest. D. Determined.
【要点综述】本文讲述了Phil White进行环球自行车旅行的原因及艰难历程。
65. B 细节推断题。根据第一段中…he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam.可推断为Oxfam筹资。
66. B 词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句和第三句可判断旅程很长也很艰难。
67. C 细节理解题。根据第三段中For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him.可判断Phil White设法迎着风骑车。
68. D 推理判断题。根据全文及末段中This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end.可判断，虽然路途艰难，但是他坚持到了最后，说明他是有决心的。
阅读理解-----B
America’s population was booming and spreading west in the early 1800’s. Westward expansion came mostly at the expense of the Indians who were often forced to move from their native lands.
In the state of Georgia, the population increased 600 percent in the matter of 40 years. As a result, many of its native tribes(部落) were pushed out. The Cherokee Indians, of western Georgia had managed to keep their land until gold was discovered in their territory in 1828. In 1830, however, president Andrew Jackson authorized (批准) the Indian Removal Act. The Cherokees fought the law, and it was overturned by chief justice John Marshall two years later.
Just three years later, however, in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed. The "Treaty" was not authorized by the Cherokee Nation, but rather, a small group of Cherokee radicals led by John Ridge. Under the "Treaty", the Cherokee were to leave Georgia and the government would compensate them at a price determined to be about 5 percent of the value of the land. The majority of the Cherokee Nation would never had agreed to the "Treaty", but the U.S. government ratified it anyway. John Ridge was thus seen as a traitor by the Cherokees - and would later pay with his life. The Georgia government then staged a "land lottery" in which Cherokee land was divided into 160 equal portions. They were sold to anyone who had $4.00 and who had won a chance to own land.
In 1838, General Winfield Scott and 7,000 troops invaded Cherokee land. Men, women, and children were forced to walk westward from Georgia nearly 1,000 miles with minimal facilities and food, to reservations set up for them in Oklahoma. Cherokee chief John Ross, eventually was able to convince Winfield Scott that his people should lead the tribe west. Scott agreed and Ross divided the people into smaller groups so they could forage for food on their own. Although Ross may have save countless lives, nearly 4,000 Indians died walking this Trail of Tears.
1. Which of the following happened first
A. Cherokees’ walk to Oklahoma. B. The Indian Removal Act.
C. The Treaty of New Echota. D. The Georgia “Land Lottery”.
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。由文章第二段倒数第二句话 “In 1830, however, president Andrew Jackson authorized the Indian Removal Act.”可知，B选项发生在1830年；由第三段第一句话 “Just three years later, however, in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed.”可知，C选项发生在1835年；由第三段倒数第二句话 “The Georgia government then staged a ‘land lottery’ in which Cherokee land was divided into 160 equal portions.”可知，D选项发生在Treaty of New Echota后; 由最后一段前两句话 “ In 1838, General Winfield Scott and 7,000 troops invaded Cherokee land. …set up for them in Oklahoma.”可知，A选项发生在最后。故答案为B。
2. The underlined part “ratified it” (in Para. 3) can be replaced by “ ”.
A. made it official B. signed it secretly
C. removed it D. ignored it
答案解析：答案为A。本题为语义推断题。结合该短语出现的句子 “The majority of the Cherokee Nation would never had agreed to the ‘Treaty’, but the U.S. government ratified it anyway.”, “ratified it” 出现在 “but” 后面，可见该短语和前面的never had agreed to the “Treaty" 意思相反，故答案为A，使条约正式化。
3. Why was John Ridge viewed as a traitor by the Cherokees
A. Because he sold his land to the U.S.Government at a low price.
B. Because he represented the U.S. Govermment.
C. Because he signed an unfair treaty for the Cherokees.
D. Because he carried out a “land lottery” in Georgia.
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。细读第三段，Treaty of New Echota被签署，但不是经过Cherokee 民族批准的，而是由John Ridge领导的一小群Cherokee极端分子干的，规定Cherokee民族离开Georgia，政府赔偿给他们原有土地的百分之五，大多数Cherokee 人并不同意该条约，但是美国政府最终还是批准了该条约，因此John Ridge被认为是Cherokee的民族叛徒。故答案为C。
4. According to the passage, what is the key factor for the “Trail of Tears”
A. The conflict between the Cherokees and the local government.
B. The increase of population in the state of Georgia.
C. The constant struggle for land between the native Americans and the settlers.
D. The discovery of gold in western Gerogia.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。文章的最后提到 “nearly 4,000 Indians died walking this Trail of Tears”， 为什么会发生此事？本题实际考察现象背后的实质：Cherokee 印第安人为什么要移民？由文章第二段 “The Cherokee Indians, of western Georgia had managed to keep their land until gold was discovered in their territory in 1828.” 可知，western Georgia 发现了金子后，白人就觊觎此片土地淘金，发生了后来的移民事件，留下了Cherokee 印第安人的血和泪。故答案为D。
阅读理解-------4.
The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”. But this meaning does not tell us very much. Unlike the other disciplines（学科）,philosophy cannot be defined by what you study ,because it is actually unlimited. Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: are, history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy. For this reason you get a Doctorate（博士学位）of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.
Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy. Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking. It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning .The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and period in the development of philosophy.
Of what use is philosophy First it is useful in educational advancement. It is necessary for understanding other disciplines. Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other discoveries. And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.
There are a number of general uses of philosophy. It strengthens one’s ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, and to take what is the most important form a large quantity of data. These general uses are of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily obtaining one’s first job after graduation, but for preparing for position of responsibility, management and leadership later on. It is very shortsighted after all, to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one’s first job. The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement. No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.
72.According to Paragraph 1. Philosophy can best be described as the study of .
A.social sciences B.natural sciences
C.both social and natural sciences D.the subject matter of politics
73.With the study of philosophy, you can .
A.become a great leader B.succeed in everything
C.find a good job soon after graduation D.make progress in your career development
74.According to the passage, which of the follwing statements is TRUE
A.Philosophy is an independent discipline.
B.Logic helps you to become a better thinker.
C.The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.
D.The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.
75. From the passage, we can conclude
A.not all the subjects have to do with philosophy
B.a person will get a Ph. D. if he/she studies philosophy
C.philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects
D.philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the world
4, 答案 72.C 73.D 74.B 75.C
阅读理解
Lisa Pina never thought she would need the fire safety
training she received during her apprenticeship (学徒期) as
a union painter and dry waller.On Friday morning，she was
thanking God she had it.
On Thursday night，while Pina was babysitting her granddaughter，nephew and two nieces in her sister’s apartment，she smelled smoke and realized the apartment building was on fire.When her 4 year old granddaughter Ilean Garcia began saying，“We’re going to die，”she knew she had to act.Pina,39，first sealed the door，and then told all four children to get on the floor.After calling 911，she told the children to start singing and promised them all treats as soon as they reached safety.
“I said，‘OK，we’re going to lie down and we’re all going to play a game，’”Pina said.“We all started singing our ABCs and 123s.I was just trying to make it fun.”
Pina patiently waited，and a few minutes later，Riverside County sheriff’s deputies (治安官的助手) arrived.Pina，Ilean,8 year old Gabriel Parga,5 year old Aubreyana Parga and 4 year old Meriyah Parga were all trapped on the second floor as flames filled the first story.
Pina did the only thing she could.She opened the window and dropped the children，one by one，into the arms of the sheriff’s deputies about 15 to 20 feet below.
“I just needed to keep the kids calm so they wouldn’t be afraid，”Pina said.“I was deathly afraid inside，but I couldn’t let them know that.”
Not long after dropping the children out of the window，firefighters arrived with a ladder and rescued her.Ten people were treated at the scene for suffering smoke，but nobody was seriously injured.
1.The text is mainly about________.
A.a big fire without serious injury
B.an urgent call 911
C.a brave babysitter
D.a babysitter rescuing kids from a big fire
2.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to________.
A.a union painter
B.a dry waller
C.the fire safety training
D.the apprenticeship
3.Before Lisa Pina called 911，in order to prevent the fire，she________.
A.let children get on the floor
B.opened the windows of the second floor
C.closed the door hard
D.had children start singing
4.According to the text，we know that________.
A.Lisa Pina was the last one to be rescued
B.the fire didn’t cause any injury
C.the children were sent to hospital after the fire
D.during the fire Lisa Pina wasn’t afraid at all
1.Carrying their heavy load，the two brothers walked along the riverbank，hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down.(完形填空第二段第一句)
带着他们沉重的行囊，兄弟二人沿着河岸行走，几乎没有注意到远行的距离和太阳的曝晒。
(1)The sun beat down on the desert sand.
太阳曝晒着沙漠。
(2)The thieves had beaten the door down.
小偷破门而入。
(3)The wheat had been beaten down by the rain.
麦子被雨打倒了。
(4)He wanted ￡800 for the car but I beat him down to ￡600.
那部车他索价八百英镑，但我把他的价钱讲到六百英镑。
2....then decided to find their way back to the river to catch some fish.(完形填空第二段末句)
……然后，(他们)决定设法回到河里，捉几条鱼。
(1)They found their way out of the crowded market.
他们设法从拥挤的市场里挤出来。
(2)The hunter found his way into the deep forest in search of the injured deer.
猎人设法进入森林深处寻找那只受伤的鹿。
(3)He thought hard and found a way to solve the problem at last.
他努力思考，最后终于想出一个解决这个问题的办法。
3.After calling 911，she told the children to start singing and promised them all treats as soon as they reached safety.(阅读理解第二段末句)
拨打完911求救电话，他们一到达安全地方，她就告诉孩子们开始唱歌，并允诺他们所有快乐的事情。
(1)It was a real treat to visit them!
拜访他们真是一件乐事！
(2)Now remember this is to be my treat，so I’ll pay for everything.
别忘了这次该我请客，所以一切由我付款。
答案----1.D 2.C 3.C 4.A
阅读理解------B
Explaining China’s peaceful growth to the American politicians and public will top President Hu Jintao’s agenda when he visits the United States from September 5 to 8.
“ This will be conductive to the development of Sino—US relations and China’s relationships with the rest of the world.” He Yafei, director of the Department of North American Affairs, said at a news briefing yesterday.
It will be Hu’s first State visit to the US after he became president in 2003. He will meet US President George W.Bush and legislators in Washington DC and business people in Seattle, and deliver a speech at Yale University in New Haven. Also on the list of areas of concern for Hu and Bush may be trade, Taiwan, energy and nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
China’s favorable balance of trade with the US derives from different economic structures in the two countries. The two economies supplement and benefit each other instead of competing, and the US should loosen its grip over its exports, especially high-tech products, to China, he said.
After his US trip, President Hu will travel to Canada and Mexico from September 8 to 13, and back to New York on September 14 to attend the World Summit and other activities in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.
Hu will wrap up his tour on September 16 at the UN in a show China’s support for the world body and multilateralism.
At yesterday’s news briefing, he also disclosed that the fourth round of Six—Party Talks on Korean Peninsula Nuclear issue will be resumed in the week of September 12.
1. The underlined word “wrap up” can be taken place by .
A. complete B. go on C. start D. do secretly
答案解析：答案为A。本题为词义推断题。由 “wrap up”上一段 “…attend the World Summit and other activities in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.”可知，President Hu已经参加完UN的60周年庆祝活动，故答案为A。
2. President Hu Jintao may came home after .
A. September 8th B. September 14th
C. September 16th D. September 13th
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。最后一项活动的结束日期出现在倒数第二段 “Hu will wrap up his tour on September 16 at the UN in a show China’s support for the world body and multilateralism.” 故可推断，President Hu Jintao 回家应该是9月16日以后。
3. Which of the following is Not true
A. The visit to the US starts on September 5
B. Hu and Bush may talk about Taiwan’s trade and energy.
C. The economy of the two countries should supplement and benefit each other.
D. Korean penninsula nuclear issue is another important problem the two presidents may talk about
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。由第一段 “…when he visits the United States from September 5 to 8.” 可知，A选项正确。由第三段最后一句话 “Also on the list of areas of concern for Hu and Bush may be trade, Taiwan, energy and nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.”可知，Hu 和 Bush之间讨论的问题有贸易，台湾问题，能源和朝鲜核问题。故B选项表达错误，D选项正确。由第四段 “The two economies supplement and benefit each other instead of competing…”可知，D选项正确。故答案为B。
4. The best title of this passage is .
A. Itinerary for President Hu Jintao’s US visit
B. Meeting in the US
C. The Relationship between China and the US
D. The Problem between China and the US
答案解析：答案为A。本题考查文章的标题。全文都是在介绍President Hu Jintao的出国访问行程，故答案为A。
阅读理解------A
Recognized as the largest desert in the world, the Sahara runs across North Africa, Covering over 3 million square miles from the Atlantic Coast to the Nile River Valley. Except for an occasional oasis(绿洲), this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains. The burning sun causes daytime temperatures to rise to 70 degrees in the shade, and days without rain commonly last for years.
Paintings found on the walls of caves in the Sahara Desert suggest that a few thousand years ago, large quantities of plants grew there and covered the desert floor. Many curious and unusual insects, birds and animals got enough food that allowed them to grow and reproduce. At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities(社团，社区) where a large number of people lived.
Research scientists believe that the land became a desert for several reasons. For centuries people there have wandered from place to place in search of food, water and grazing(吃草)land for their animals. These people have always considered the number of animals they have as a sign of wealth. It is considered more important to have 100 sick and starving animals than 15 healthy ones. The large herds (群)have been allowed to go freely and graze on desert plants and grass. Over time, large sections of land have been left uncovered. In addition to allowing overgrazing, these people cut down whatever trees they could find and used them for firewood. The sand was unable to hold on to the great heat of the day, so nightting temperatures often drop below freezing and nothing was left to hold the soil together.
Scientists have been studying different ways to bring back the green desert. Through research and experiments, they hope to be able to produce plants that will once again support the life there. Huge holes filled with much water lie under the desert surface. Scientists believe this rainwater simply flew down through the sand over hundreds of years and collected in the big, rocky holding tanks. By making use of the sun’s power, scientists in the Sahara have made experiments in which they got huge amount of electricity. This electricity was then used to operate drilling machines and pumps to pull the rainwater from the underground tanks. By drilling the hole one mile deep into the floor of the desert, one machine was able to recover more than 80 gallons of ice—cold water each second, or 288,000 gallons per hour.
Scientists have had some success turning this wasteland into useful farmland. Today the desert is dotted with huge wheat fields watered by a system of pipes that carry water from the underground tanks. Farmers have also learnt that plants grow better if seeds are planted next to stones. Studies show that stones provide protection from the sun, allowing seeds to grow in a shady and cool environment. In addition to that, greenhouses have been built to protect plants from the sunshine so that less water is needed. Another idea is to grow plants that can live on a diet of salt water, since the ocean is so near to the desert.
1. What will probably happen if the local people continue their customs and traditions
A. The desert will continue to be enlarged.
B. Tourists will begin traveling to North Africa.
C. More oases will begin to appear across the desert.
D. The number of healthy animals will become larger.
答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。结合前三段可知，撒哈拉沙漠原本是绿洲，后由于人类过度放牧（overgrazing）、滥砍乱伐（these people cut down whatever trees they could find ）导致了沙漠的形成和扩大，因此可以推断，如果当地人继续沿袭他们的老传统，会导致沙漠继续扩大。故答案为A。
2. Which of the flowing statements is a fact presented in the passage
A. The desert is rich in beautiful color and scenery.
B. Camels can go for days without drinking any water.
C. The Sahara will one day become a beautiful garden.
D. Large river systems once supported many communities.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。考生需看清题意，要求选择与原文符合的事实。由第二段最后一句话 “At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities where a large number of people lived.”可知，答案为D。
由第一段 “Except for an occasional oasis, this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains.”可知，A选项错误；B选项未提及；C选项也不是事实。故答案为D。
3. The author of the passage provides evidences (证据)that scientists are .
A. pleased by the progress but do not have the money to continue
B. discouraged by the poor results of their experiments
C. hopeful about the chances of life coming back to the desert
D. troubled by the lack of water found underground
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由最后两段可知，科学家一直在研究让沙漠变绿洲的办法，并且已经付诸实践，取得了一定的成效，故可推断，科学家满怀希望想使撒哈拉沙漠恢复生机。故答案为C。
4. Which of the following is the best summary of this passage
A. Drilling machines help to water the desert floor and make plants and animals alive.
B．Scientists have been able to turn this large wasteland into a successful farming community.
C. So much soil has become sand that the desert will never be able to support life as it once did.
D. The desert no longer supports plenty of life, but researchers hope to change it with new scientific techniques.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为主旨大意题。本文揭示了撒哈拉沙漠形成的原因，重点是介绍科学家依靠科学技术试图让这片沙漠变成绿洲的方法。故答案为D。
阅读理解-----A
Many people eventually get round to trading in their first car. But not Mike Harrison. He loves his 1931 black Bentley sports car so much that he’s still driving it – 54 years after be bought it.
Mr Harrison was 20 when he paid 150 (about 3,000 now) for the car after passing his test in 1956. It had already done 85,000 miles and he has since driven it a further 100,000, yet the car still runs like clockwork.
It is now one of only three left in the country and is worth 250,000. Despite its value, Mr Harrison, 74, says he would never sell the car “which has been my best friend and part of my family all my life”.
Mr Harrison courted his wife Jenny in it during the early sixties and it was their family car when children Caroline, now 46, and Ben, 42, came along. Even when he took a job as an advertising executive which came with the company car of his choice, Mr Harrison kept the Bentley.
He said: 'How many people still have their first car these days when everything is so disposable But it is a real eye-catcher. It has something that modern cars just don't have - style and character. 'I still drive it most days, even though it only does about 15 miles to the gallon!' Petrol was just six shillings (30p) a gallon when Mr Harrison bought the Bentley, which had a top speed of 120mph.
He has spent thousands of pounds on repairs over the years but has kept the bodywork in good condition himself, hand-painting the underneath and spraying the black panels of the bodywork.
For decades the Bentley was a regular sight on the roads near Mr Harrison's home in Hampton Court, Surrey. He now uses it as a runaround after retiring to Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Mrs Harrison, 71, said: “It was a nuisance(累赘) keeping it in tip-top order with me helping out with the repairs by passing Mike the spanners the whole time. But I wouldn't have changed any of it --- I feel like a Queen every time I'm in it.”
1. When Mike Harrison bought his black Bentley sports car, it was .
A. a hand – made car B. a second – hand car
C. one of only three left D. unique in style
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节推理题。由文章第二段第二句话 “It had already done 85,000 miles …” 可知，Mike Harrison 买车的时候，车已经跑了85,000 miles，可以推断, Bentley sports car是二手车。故答案为B。
2. Mike Harrison would never sell the car mainly because .
A. it has witnessed his life and his family B. it is very eye – catching
C. it has save much oil D. it runs very fast
答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。由第三段 “Mr Harrison, 74, says he would never sell the car ‘which has been my best friend and part of my family all my life’ ”.和第四段的进一步解释可知，这辆车一直陪伴着他和他的家庭，故答案为A。
3. It can be concluded from the passage that the car .
A. has cost more for repairs than it is worth
B. has almost been retired
C. has caused much trouble to Mrs. Harrison.
D. is priceless to the family
答案解析：答案为D。本题为文章主旨推理题。通读全文可知，尽管Mike Harrison 的车现在已经速度减慢，需要经常修理，但是它见证了Mike Harrison和他的家庭生活，所以这辆车在他们的心中是无价的。故答案为D。
由第三段 “It is now one of only three left in the country and is worth 250,000.”和第六段 “He has spent thousands of pounds on repairs over the years …”可知，车的修理费是几千镑，但是价值是250,000镑，故A选项错误。 由最后一段最后一句话 “But I wouldn't have changed any of it --- I feel like a Queen every time I'm in it.”可知，这辆车还是在使用，并没退休，故B选项错误。C选项未提及。
4. What’s the main purpose of this writing
A. To show that an old car is better than a new one.
B. To share Mike Harrison’s story of his first car.
C. To ask people to treasure old things.
D. To describe the quality of a black Bentley.
答案解析：答案为B。本题考查文章的写作目的，结合前面的问题可知，全文都是在围绕Mike Harrison和他的车展开，故答案为B。
阅读理解
Which is safer --- staying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working at the office Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low. However, what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact the accident rate of workers in the chemical industry is less than that of almost any of human activity, and almost as safe as staying at home.
The trouble with the chemical industry is that when things go wrong they often cause death to those living nearby. It is this that chemical accidents so newsworthy. Fortunately, they are extremely rare. The most famous ones happened at Texas City (1947), Flixborough (1974), Seveso (1976), Pemex (1984) and Bhopal (1984).
Some of these are always in the minds of the people even though the loss of life was small. No one died at Seveso, and only 28 workers at Flixborough. The worst accident of all was Bhopal, where up to 3,000 were killed. The Texas City explosion of fertilizer killed 552. The Pemex fire at a storage plant for natural gas in the suburbs of Mexico City took 542 lives, just a month before the unfortunate event at Bhopal.
Some experts have discussed these accidents and used each accident to illustrate a particular danger. Thus the Texas City was caused by tons of ammonium nitrate, which is safe unless stored in a great quantity. The Flixborough fireball was the fault of management, which took risks to keep production going during essential repairs. The Seveso accident shows what happens if the local authorities lack knowledge of the danger on their doorstep. When the poisonous gas drifted over the town, local leaders were incapable of taking effective action. The Pemex fire was made worse by an overloaded site in an overcrowded suburb. The fire set off a chain reaction of exploding storage tanks. Yet, by a miracle, the two largest tanks did not explode. Had these caught fire, then 3,000 strong rescue team and fire fighters would all have died.
9. According to the passage, the chemical accident that caused by the fault of management happened at _________.
A. Texas city B. Flixborough C. Seveso D. Mexico City
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE
A. Working at the office is safer than staying at home.
B. Travelling to work on public transport is safer than working at the office.
C. Staying at home is safer than working in the chemical industry.
D. Working in the chemical industry is safer than traveling by air.
11. From the passage we know that ammonium nitrate is a kind of _____.
A. natural gas, which can easily catch fire
B. fertilizer, which can't be stored in a great quantity
C. poisonous substance, which can't be used in overcrowded areas
D. fuel, which is stored in large tanks
12. From the discussion among some experts we may conclude that _____.
A. to avoid any accident we should not repair the facilities in chemical industry
B. the local authorities should not be concerned with the production of the
chemical industry
C. all these accidents could have been avoided or controlled if effective measures
had been taken
D. natural gas stored in very large tanks is always safe
参考答案 / BDBC
人物传记类---[201*·上海卷] -----(A)
Phil White has just returned from an 18,000 mile, around the world bicycle trip. White had two reasons for making this epic journey. First of all, he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam. White's second reason for making the trip was to break the world record and become the fastest person to cycle around the world. He is still waiting to find out if he has broken the record or not.
White set off from Trafalgar Square, in London, on 19th June 2004 and was back 299 days later. He spent more than 1,300 hours in the saddle (车座) and destroyed four sets of tyres and three bike chains. He had the adventure of his life crossing Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas. Amazingly, he did all of this with absolutely no support team. No jeep carrying food, water and medicine. No doctor. Nothing! Just a bike and a very, very long road.
The journey was lonely and desperate at times. He also had to fight his way across deserts, through jungles and over mountains. He cycled through heavy rains and temperatures of up to 45 degrees, all to help people in need. There were other dangers along the road. In Iran, he was chased by armed robbers and was lucky to escape with his life and the little money he had. The worst thing that happened to him was having to cycle into a headwind on a road that crosses the south of Australia. For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him. This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end. Now Mr. White is back and intends to write a book about his adventures.
65. When Phil White returned from his trip, he ________.
A. broke the world record B. collected money for Oxfam
C. destroyed several bikes D. travelled about 1,300 hours
66. What does the word “epic” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. Very slow but exciting. B. Very long and difficult.
C. Very smooth but tiring. D. Very lonely and depressing.
67. During his journey around the world, Phil White ________.
A. fought heroically against robbers in Iran
B. experienced the extremes of heat and cold
C. managed to ride against the wind in Australia
D. had a team of people who travelled with him
68. Which of the following words can best describe Phil White
A. Imaginative. B. Patriotic.
C. Modest. D. Determined.
【要点综述】本文讲述了Phil White进行环球自行车旅行的原因及艰难历程。
65. B 细节推断题。根据第一段中…he wanted to use the trip to raise money for charity, which he did. He raised ￡70,000 for the British charity, Oxfam.可推断为Oxfam筹资。
66. B 词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句和第三句可判断旅程很长也很艰难。
67. C 细节理解题。根据第三段中For 1,000 kilometres he battled against the wind that was constantly pushing him.可判断Phil White设法迎着风骑车。
68. D 推理判断题。根据全文及末段中This part of the trip was slow, hard work and depressing, but he made it in the end.可判断，虽然路途艰难，但是他坚持到了最后，说明他是有决心的。
阅读理解-----B
America’s population was booming and spreading west in the early 1800’s. Westward expansion came mostly at the expense of the Indians who were often forced to move from their native lands.
In the state of Georgia, the population increased 600 percent in the matter of 40 years. As a result, many of its native tribes(部落) were pushed out. The Cherokee Indians, of western Georgia had managed to keep their land until gold was discovered in their territory in 1828. In 1830, however, president Andrew Jackson authorized (批准) the Indian Removal Act. The Cherokees fought the law, and it was overturned by chief justice John Marshall two years later.
Just three years later, however, in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed. The "Treaty" was not authorized by the Cherokee Nation, but rather, a small group of Cherokee radicals led by John Ridge. Under the "Treaty", the Cherokee were to leave Georgia and the government would compensate them at a price determined to be about 5 percent of the value of the land. The majority of the Cherokee Nation would never had agreed to the "Treaty", but the U.S. government ratified it anyway. John Ridge was thus seen as a traitor by the Cherokees - and would later pay with his life. The Georgia government then staged a "land lottery" in which Cherokee land was divided into 160 equal portions. They were sold to anyone who had $4.00 and who had won a chance to own land.
In 1838, General Winfield Scott and 7,000 troops invaded Cherokee land. Men, women, and children were forced to walk westward from Georgia nearly 1,000 miles with minimal facilities and food, to reservations set up for them in Oklahoma. Cherokee chief John Ross, eventually was able to convince Winfield Scott that his people should lead the tribe west. Scott agreed and Ross divided the people into smaller groups so they could forage for food on their own. Although Ross may have save countless lives, nearly 4,000 Indians died walking this Trail of Tears.
1. Which of the following happened first
A. Cherokees’ walk to Oklahoma. B. The Indian Removal Act.
C. The Treaty of New Echota. D. The Georgia “Land Lottery”.
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。由文章第二段倒数第二句话 “In 1830, however, president Andrew Jackson authorized the Indian Removal Act.”可知，B选项发生在1830年；由第三段第一句话 “Just three years later, however, in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed.”可知，C选项发生在1835年；由第三段倒数第二句话 “The Georgia government then staged a ‘land lottery’ in which Cherokee land was divided into 160 equal portions.”可知，D选项发生在Treaty of New Echota后; 由最后一段前两句话 “ In 1838, General Winfield Scott and 7,000 troops invaded Cherokee land. …set up for them in Oklahoma.”可知，A选项发生在最后。故答案为B。
2. The underlined part “ratified it” (in Para. 3) can be replaced by “ ”.
A. made it official B. signed it secretly
C. removed it D. ignored it
答案解析：答案为A。本题为语义推断题。结合该短语出现的句子 “The majority of the Cherokee Nation would never had agreed to the ‘Treaty’, but the U.S. government ratified it anyway.”, “ratified it” 出现在 “but” 后面，可见该短语和前面的never had agreed to the “Treaty" 意思相反，故答案为A，使条约正式化。
3. Why was John Ridge viewed as a traitor by the Cherokees
A. Because he sold his land to the U.S.Government at a low price.
B. Because he represented the U.S. Govermment.
C. Because he signed an unfair treaty for the Cherokees.
D. Because he carried out a “land lottery” in Georgia.
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。细读第三段，Treaty of New Echota被签署，但不是经过Cherokee 民族批准的，而是由John Ridge领导的一小群Cherokee极端分子干的，规定Cherokee民族离开Georgia，政府赔偿给他们原有土地的百分之五，大多数Cherokee 人并不同意该条约，但是美国政府最终还是批准了该条约，因此John Ridge被认为是Cherokee的民族叛徒。故答案为C。
4. According to the passage, what is the key factor for the “Trail of Tears”
A. The conflict between the Cherokees and the local government.
B. The increase of population in the state of Georgia.
C. The constant struggle for land between the native Americans and the settlers.
D. The discovery of gold in western Gerogia.
答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。文章的最后提到 “nearly 4,000 Indians died walking this Trail of Tears”， 为什么会发生此事？本题实际考察现象背后的实质：Cherokee 印第安人为什么要移民？由文章第二段 “The Cherokee Indians, of western Georgia had managed to keep their land until gold was discovered in their territory in 1828.” 可知，western Georgia 发现了金子后，白人就觊觎此片土地淘金，发生了后来的移民事件，留下了Cherokee 印第安人的血和泪。故答案为D。
阅读理解-------4.
The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”. But this meaning does not tell us very much. Unlike the other disciplines（学科）,philosophy cannot be defined by what you study ,because it is actually unlimited. Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: are, history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy. For this reason you get a Doctorate（博士学位）of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.
Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy. Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking. It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning .The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and period in the development of philosophy.
Of what use is philosophy First it is useful in educational advancement. It is necessary for understanding other disciplines. Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other discoveries. And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.
There are a number of general uses of philosophy. It strengthens one’s ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, and to take what is the most important form a large quantity of data. These general uses are of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily obtaining one’s first job after graduation, but for preparing for position of responsibility, management and leadership later on. It is very shortsighted after all, to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one’s first job. The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement. No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.
72.According to Paragraph 1. Philosophy can best be described as the study of .
A.social sciences B.natural sciences
C.both social and natural sciences D.the subject matter of politics
73.With the study of philosophy, you can .
A.become a great leader B.succeed in everything
C.find a good job soon after graduation D.make progress in your career development
74.According to the passage, which of the follwing statements is TRUE
A.Philosophy is an independent discipline.
B.Logic helps you to become a better thinker.
C.The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.
D.The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.
75. From the passage, we can conclude
A.not all the subjects have to do with philosophy
B.a person will get a Ph. D. if he/she studies philosophy
C.philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects
D.philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the world
4, 答案 72.C 73.D 74.B 75.C
阅读理解
Lisa Pina never thought she would need the fire safety
training she received during her apprenticeship (学徒期) as
a union painter and dry waller.On Friday morning，she was
thanking God she had it.
On Thursday night，while Pina was babysitting her granddaughter，nephew and two nieces in her sister’s apartment，she smelled smoke and realized the apartment building was on fire.When her 4 year old granddaughter Ilean Garcia began saying，“We’re going to die，”she knew she had to act.Pina,39，first sealed the door，and then told all four children to get on the floor.After calling 911，she told the children to start singing and promised them all treats as soon as they reached safety.
“I said，‘OK，we’re going to lie down and we’re all going to play a game，’”Pina said.“We all started singing our ABCs and 123s.I was just trying to make it fun.”
Pina patiently waited，and a few minutes later，Riverside County sheriff’s deputies (治安官的助手) arrived.Pina，Ilean,8 year old Gabriel Parga,5 year old Aubreyana Parga and 4 year old Meriyah Parga were all trapped on the second floor as flames filled the first story.
Pina did the only thing she could.She opened the window and dropped the children，one by one，into the arms of the sheriff’s deputies about 15 to 20 feet below.
“I just needed to keep the kids calm so they wouldn’t be afraid，”Pina said.“I was deathly afraid inside，but I couldn’t let them know that.”
Not long after dropping the children out of the window，firefighters arrived with a ladder and rescued her.Ten people were treated at the scene for suffering smoke，but nobody was seriously injured.
1.The text is mainly about________.
A.a big fire without serious injury
B.an urgent call 911
C.a brave babysitter
D.a babysitter rescuing kids from a big fire
2.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to________.
A.a union painter
B.a dry waller
C.the fire safety training
D.the apprenticeship
3.Before Lisa Pina called 911，in order to prevent the fire，she________.
A.let children get on the floor
B.opened the windows of the second floor
C.closed the door hard
D.had children start singing
4.According to the text，we know that________.
A.Lisa Pina was the last one to be rescued
B.the fire didn’t cause any injury
C.the children were sent to hospital after the fire
D.during the fire Lisa Pina wasn’t afraid at all
1.Carrying their heavy load，the two brothers walked along the riverbank，hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down.(完形填空第二段第一句)
带着他们沉重的行囊，兄弟二人沿着河岸行走，几乎没有注意到远行的距离和太阳的曝晒。
(1)The sun beat down on the desert sand.
太阳曝晒着沙漠。
(2)The thieves had beaten the door down.
小偷破门而入。
(3)The wheat had been beaten down by the rain.
麦子被雨打倒了。
(4)He wanted ￡800 for the car but I beat him down to ￡600.
那部车他索价八百英镑，但我把他的价钱讲到六百英镑。
2....then decided to find their way back to the river to catch some fish.(完形填空第二段末句)
……然后，(他们)决定设法回到河里，捉几条鱼。
(1)They found their way out of the crowded market.
他们设法从拥挤的市场里挤出来。
(2)The hunter found his way into the deep forest in search of the injured deer.
猎人设法进入森林深处寻找那只受伤的鹿。
(3)He thought hard and found a way to solve the problem at last.
他努力思考，最后终于想出一个解决这个问题的办法。
3.After calling 911，she told the children to start singing and promised them all treats as soon as they reached safety.(阅读理解第二段末句)
拨打完911求救电话，他们一到达安全地方，她就告诉孩子们开始唱歌，并允诺他们所有快乐的事情。
(1)It was a real treat to visit them!
拜访他们真是一件乐事！
(2)Now remember this is to be my treat，so I’ll pay for everything.
别忘了这次该我请客，所以一切由我付款。
答案----1.D 2.C 3.C 4.A
阅读理解------B
Explaining China’s peaceful growth to the American politicians and public will top President Hu Jintao’s agenda when he visits the United States from September 5 to 8.
“ This will be conductive to the development of Sino—US relations and China’s relationships with the rest of the world.” He Yafei, director of the Department of North American Affairs, said at a news briefing yesterday.
It will be Hu’s first State visit to the US after he became president in 2003. He will meet US President George W.Bush and legislators in Washington DC and business people in Seattle, and deliver a speech at Yale University in New Haven. Also on the list of areas of concern for Hu and Bush may be trade, Taiwan, energy and nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
China’s favorable balance of trade with the US derives from different economic structures in the two countries. The two economies supplement and benefit each other instead of competing, and the US should loosen its grip over its exports, especially high-tech products, to China, he said.
After his US trip, President Hu will travel to Canada and Mexico from September 8 to 13, and back to New York on September 14 to attend the World Summit and other activities in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.
Hu will wrap up his tour on September 16 at the UN in a show China’s support for the world body and multilateralism.
At yesterday’s news briefing, he also disclosed that the fourth round of Six—Party Talks on Korean Peninsula Nuclear issue will be resumed in the week of September 12.
1. The underlined word “wrap up” can be taken place by .
A. complete B. go on C. start D. do secretly
答案解析：答案为A。本题为词义推断题。由 “wrap up”上一段 “…attend the World Summit and other activities in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.”可知，President Hu已经参加完UN的60周年庆祝活动，故答案为A。
2. President Hu Jintao may came home after .
A. September 8th B. September 14th
C. September 16th D. September 13th
答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。最后一项活动的结束日期出现在倒数第二段 “Hu will wrap up his tour on September 16 at the UN in a show China’s support for the world body and multilateralism.” 故可推断，President Hu Jintao 回家应该是9月16日以后。
3. Which of the following is Not true
A. The visit to the US starts on September 5
B. Hu and Bush may talk about Taiwan’s trade and energy.
C. The economy of the two countries should supplement and benefit each other.
D. Korean penninsula nuclear issue is another important problem the two presidents may talk about
答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。由第一段 “…when he visits the United States from September 5 to 8.” 可知，A选项正确。由第三段最后一句话 “Also on the list of areas of concern for Hu and Bush may be trade, Taiwan, energy and nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.”可知，Hu 和 Bush之间讨论的问题有贸易，台湾问题，能源和朝鲜核问题。故B选项表达错误，D选项正确。由第四段 “The two economies supplement and benefit each other instead of competing…”可知，D选项正确。故答案为B。
4. The best title of this passage is .
A. Itinerary for President Hu Jintao’s US visit
B. Meeting in the US
C. The Relationship between China and the US
D. The Problem between China and the US
答案解析：答案为A。本题考查文章的标题。全文都是在介绍President Hu Jintao的出国访问行程，故答案为A。