高二同步阅读理解汇编[精题分解]（4）

[精题分解] 阅读理解汇编（4）（同步类）高二
福建省龙岩一中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试
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56. The main purpose of the passage is to_______.
A. attract students who want to learn Chinese B. attract teachers who want to teach Chinese
C. attract both students and teachers D. let people share knowledge on line.
57. Which of the following is NOT true about the internal courses on the web?
A. They are designed by excellent Chinese language teachers.
B. They include many sides about China.
C. They charge students who want to learn.
D. They can be made by yourself if you want to make a course.
58. Which of the following can you NOT do in the Chinese passport.com?
A. Learning English. B. Talking with friends.
C. Making friends. D. Having a platform and web space for you
59. HMCI is probably the name of _______.
A. an educational organization B. a school leader C. a political party D. a news reporter
答案：56-59 CCAA
B
A year ago in August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was hard, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—$ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.
But the Fusses weren’t the only people in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in other, it was more than $ 100,000.
It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $ 3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.
Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They liked comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.
Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”
Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent—should enrich the whole community (社区) and last for generations to come.
Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.
60. According go the text, the Fusses ______.
A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial (经济) difficulty
C. worked in a school cafeteria D. lost their home
61. Which of the following is True of the Hatches?
A. They were relatives of Dave Fuss. B. They left the family farm to live in an old house.
C. They gave away their money to their neighbors. D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs.
62. Why would the Hatches go from store to store?
A. They decided to open a store. B. They wanted to save money.
C. They couldn’t afford expensive things. D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.
63. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were ______.
A. understanding B. narrow-minded C. childlike D. curious
64. What can we learn from the text?
A. The community of Alto was poor.
B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.
C. Ish and Arlene got a legacy from the Hatches.
D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.
答案： 60-64 BCBAD
C
There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. Information in long-term memory can be remembered at a later time when it is needed. The information may be kept for days or weeks. However, information in short-term memory is kept for only a few seconds, usually by repeating the information over and over. The following experiment shows how short-term memory has been studied.
Henning studied how students who are learning English as a second language remember vocabulary. The subjects in his experiment were 75 college students. They represented all levels of ability in English: beginning, intermediate (中等), and native speaking students.
To begin, the subjects listened to a recording of a native speaker reading a paragraph in English. Following the recording, the subjects took a 15-question test to see which words they remembered. Each question had four choices. The subjects had to circle the word they had heard in the recording, Some of the questions had four choices that sound alike. For example, weather, whether, wither, and wetter are four words that sound alike. Some of the questions had four choices that have the same meaning. Method, way, manner, and system would be four words with the same meaning. Finally the subjects took a language proficiency test.
Henning found that students with a lower proficiency in English made more of their mistakes on words that sound alike; students with a higher proficiency made more of their mistakes on words that have the same meaning. Henning's results suggest that beginning students hold the sound of words in their short-term memory, and advanced students hold the meaning of words in their short-term memory.
65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Information in short-term memory is different from that in long-term memory.
B. Long-term memory can be achieved only by training.
C. It is easier to test short-term memory than long, term memory.
D. Henning gave a separate test on vocabulary to his students.
66. From Henning's result we can see that ______.
A. beginners have difficulty distinguishing the pronunciation of words
B. advanced students always remember words by their meaning
C. it is difficult to remember words that sound alike
D. it is difficult to remember words that have the same meaning
67. The word "subject" in the passage means ______.
A. memory B. the theme of listening material
C. a branch of knowledge studied D. the student experimented on
68. The passage centers on ______.
A. memory B. two kinds of memory
C. short-term memory D. an experiment on students
答案：65-68 AADC
D?
●Never give out identifying information such as Name, Home, Address, School Name, or Telephone Number in a public message such as at a chat room or on bulletin boards(布告牌）. Never send a person a picture of you without first checking with your parents. ?
●Never reply to message or bulletin board items that are: Suggestive/Obscene(下流的）/Ready to fight/Express intention to hurt/Make you feel uncomfortable. ?
●Be careful when someone offers something for nothing such as gifts and money. Be very careful about any offers that get you to meet or have someone visit your house. ?
●Tell your parents right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable. ?
●Never arrange a face-to-face meeting without telling your parents. If your parents agree to the meeting, make sure that you meet in a public place and have a parent with you. ?
●Remember that people online may not be who they seem. Because you can’t see or even hear the person, it would be easy for someone to misrepresent himself/herself. Thus someone says that “she is a 12-year-old girl” could really be an old man. ?
●Be sure that you are dealing with someone that you and your parents know and trust before giving out any personal information about yourself through E-mail. ?
●Get to know your “online friend” just as you get to know all of your friends. ?
69. The best title for this passage is ______. ?
A. Warnings against making online friends? B. Message one can get on the Internet?
C. How to make friends on the Internet? D. Safety tips for kids on the Internet?
70. The underlined word” misrepresent” in the passage means ______. ?
A. making a wrong judgment about? B. understanding somebody wrongly?
C. giving a wrong description of? D. forming a wrong opinion about?
71. In the last four paragraphs, the writer suggests that one should ___
A. believe nobody on the net B. be careful about the online friend
C. one should not be honest on the net D. make friends with those you believe in
答案：69-71 DCB
E?
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph. ?
The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another French, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype. ?
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre’s process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains. ?
In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple. The photographers had to carry lots of films and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities. ?
Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality(个性）.
Brady was also the first person to take pictures of war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible. ?
In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy films ready-made in rolls(卷). So they did not have to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. ?
With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favorite places. They called these pictures “snapshot”. ?Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawing. ?
Photography also turned into a form of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings like other art forms. ?
72. The passage is mainly about ______. ?
A. the invention of cameras? B. a kind of new art-photography?
C. the development of photography? D. the important dates in the history of photography?
73. The first pictures of a war were taken by ______. ?
A. a French photographer in the 1840s? B. an American photographer in the 1860s?
C. a German reporter in the 1880s? D. a French artist in the 1890s?
74. Photography can also be an art from because artists can ______. ?
A. take anything they like B. keep a record of real life?
C. take photos of the famous D. show ideas and feeling in pictures?
75. According to the passage, which of the followings shows the correct order?
a. Photographs became popular in newspapers. ?
b. Photographers carried processing equipment while taking pictures. ?
c. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier. ?
d. Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype. ?
e. Brady took pictures of famous people?
A. e,a,d,b,c B. d,b,e,c,a C. b,e,c,a,d D. d,c,e,a,b?
答案：72-75 CBDB
福建省南安一中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试
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The Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.
Charles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. The world’s first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum’s most popular display was the skeleton of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale unearthed on a New York farm in 1801.
Three of Peale’s seventeen children were also famous artists. Raphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.
James Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures (小画像). His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.
56. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The life of Charles Willson Peale. B. Portraits in the 18th century.
C. The Peale Museum. D. A family of artists.
57. The author mentions in Paragraph 1 that Washington tipped his hat to the figures in the painting to show that ________.
A. Charles Willson Peale’s painting was very lifelike
B. Washington respected Charles Willson Peale’s work
C. Washington was friendly with Raphaelle and Titian Peale
D. the painting of the two brothers was very large
58. The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to“ ______”.
A. showed B. dug up C. invented D. looked over
59. The author’s attitude toward the Peales is in general _______.
A. puzzled B. excited C. admiring D. disappointed
答案：56—59 DABC
B
New York Times–The already crazed competition for admission to the nation’s most famous universities and colleges became even more intense this year, with many recording the lowest acceptance rates.
Harvard College, for example, offered admission to only 7.1 percent of the 27,462 high school seniors who applied — or, put another way, it rejected 93 of every 100 applicants, many with extraordinary achievements, like a perfect score on one of the SAT exams. Yale College accepted 8.3 percent of its 22,813 applicants. Both rates were records.
Columbia College admitted 8.7 percent of its applicants, Brown University and Dartmouth College about 13 percent, and Bowdoin College and Georgetown University 18 percent — also records.
“We love the people we admitted, but we also love a very large number of the people who we were not able to admit,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean (主任) of admissions and financial aid at Harvard College.
Some colleges said they placed more students on their waiting lists than in recent years, in part because of uncertainty over how many admitted students would decide to enroll . Harvard and Princeton stopped accepting students through early admission this academic year; that meant that more than 1,500 students who would have been admitted in December were likely to have applied to many famous schools in the regular round.
Many factors contributed to the tightening of the competition at the most selective colleges, admissions deans said. The number of high school graduates in the nation has grown each year over the last decade and a half, experts estimate that the figure will reach the highest point this year or next, which might reduce the competition a little.
Other factors were the ease of online applications, expanded financial aid packages, an ambitious students’ applying to ever more colleges.
60. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Harvard has the lowest admission rate this year.
B. Many factors have led to the intense competition.
C. Famous universities prefer to have more students on their waiting lists.
D. Admission to famous universities became even more difficult this year.
61.Which of the following has the highest acceptance rate this year?
A. Yale College. B. Georgetown University. C. Columbia College. D. Dartmouth College.
62. How many of the 20,000 applicants would be refused by Columbia College this year?
A. 18,260 B.1,740 C. 18,350 D.1,950
答案：60—62 DBA
C
Besides calling 911, here is what to do in some life-threatening emergencies when no one
is around to help.
Lost in the wilderness
First, you’ve got to acknowledge you’re in trouble. Stay where
you can be seen clearly and remember to rest. Keeping a sense
of humor helps too—it reduces stress and helps creative thinking.
In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show
your present position.
Choking
Aim to hit the top of the chair against your stomach, in the soft part
below the bony upside-down V of the ribs（肋骨）. Make a sudden
push against the chair. If you still can’t breathe after six tries, call 911,
even if you can’t talk. Write the word choking somewhere nearby, and
leave the line open until help arrives.
Severe bleeding
Use your hand or clean cotton, or paper towels, or a scarf,
or any cloth you can find, and push down on the wound
until the bleeding stops. But if you put a band around
your leg tightly, you’re going to close the vessels（血管）
to the entire leg. In this way, you could lose your foot.
Bear attack
If you surprise a bear, don’t run away. That invites an attack.
Instead, stand up and back away slowly, without looking the
bear in the eyes. If it does charge at you, stick out your chest,
raise your arms, and spread your legs. Shout at the bear, to
frighten it. If it’s going to attack, lie facedown, with your hands
held firmly behind your neck. Play dead until you’re sure the bear
is gone.
63. When you see a colorful cross made of rocks in the wilderness, you know .
A. someone is bleeding B. someone is choking
C. someone is lost D. someone is attacked by a bear
64. If you are still choking after six tries, you should .
A. keep a sense of humor B. call 911 and leave the line open
C. use your hand our clean cotton D. lie down with your hands behind your neck
65. Don’t tie around your bleeding leg tightly, or you could .
A. stop bleeding B. reduce stress
C. lose your foot D. cause breathlessness
66. The passage is mainly teaching us how to .
A. survive the emergencies B. avoid a bear attack
C. deal with a choke D. find our way
答案：63-66 CBCA
D
I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven’t thought about it, don’t have it on their schedule, don’t know it is coming or are too strict to depart from their routine.
I can’t count the times I called my sister and said, “How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She would gasp and stammer (结结巴巴地说), “I can’t. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response: “It’s just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I’ve tried to be a little more flexible.
Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all have to show for our lives is repetition of “I’m going to” , “I plan on” and “Someday, when things are settled down a bit.”
When anyone calls my “seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you’re ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years . I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happily.
Now ... go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to … not something on your SHOULD DO list.
67．The example of the writer’s sister serves as ________.
A. an argument B. an introduction C. a support D. a conclusion
68．The writer thinks that the excuse “It’s just Monday.” is acceptable, because ________.
A. it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time later
B. it sounds most reasonable of all the excuses
C. it shows respect for the writer’s suggestion
D. it indicates the time when they can have lunch together
69．The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth paragraph means “________” .
A. accurate B. influential C. practical D. flexible
70．What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?
A. To suggest how time flies.
B. To persuade busy people to relax.
C. To advise people to keep their promise.
D. To persuade readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy.
答案：67—70 CABD
E
“The world’s oceans are slowly getting more acidic.” say scientists. The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
The lowering of the waters’ PH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to current ocean life if it continues, they warn. Ken Caldeira and Michael Wickett, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, report their concerns in the journal Nature. Increasing use of oil fuels means more carbon dioxide is going into the air, and most of it will eventually be absorbed by seawater. Once in the water, it reacts to form carbonic acid. Scientists believe that the oceans have already become slightly more acidic over the last century.
These researchers have tried to predict what will happen in the future by combining what we know about the history of the oceans with computer models of climate change. “This level of acidity will get much more extreme in the future if we continue releasing CO2 into the atmosphere,” said Dr Caldeira. “And we predict the amount of future acidity will exceed(超过) anything we have seen over the last several hundred million years, let alone perhaps after rare disastrous events such as asteroid(小行星) impacts.
However, it is not absolutely clear what that means for ocean life. Most organisms live near the surface, where the greatest pH change would be expected to occur, but deep-ocean life forms may be more sensitive to pH changes. Coral reefs(珊瑚礁) and other organisms whose shells contain calcium carbonate(碳酸钙) may be particularly affected if the water’s acidity levels keep going up, the team predict. They could find it much more difficult to build these structures in water with a lower pH.
In recent years some people have suggested storing carbon dioxide from power station in the deep ocean as a way of dealing with global warming. But Dr Caldeira said that such a strategy should now be re-considered. “Previously, most experts had looked at ocean absorption of carbon dioxide as a good thing --- because in releasing CO2 into the atmosphere we warm the planet, and when CO2 is absorbed by the ocean, it reduces the amount of greenhouse warming.”
71．The ocean is becoming more acidic due to __________.
A．the lower water pH value B．the warming atmosphere
C．the higher level of CO2 in the air D．the increasing use of oil fuels
72．According to Dr Caldeira, __________.
A．ocean absorption of carbon dioxide is a good thing
B．more oil fuels will be used in the near future
C．scientists may predict climate changes with computer models
D．the future situation of the amount of acidity is extremely serious
73．If the water’s acidity level keeps rising, __________.
A．ocean life whose structures contain calcium carbonate may be affected
B．the waters’ pH value will become higher and higher
C．organisms living near the surface are more sensitive to pH changes
D．some disastrous events will occur more often than before
74．Most experts once believed storing carbon dioxide in the ocean would reduce __________.
A．the CO2 absorbed by the ocean B．the amount of greenhouse warming
C．the acidity of the ocean D．the gradual release of CO2
75．The purpose of this passage is to __________.
A．show people the findings of a research team B．inform people of how acid the ocean is now
C．introduce Dr Caldeira and his team’s research D．warn people of the higher level of CO2
答案：71—75 CDABD
福建省三明一中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试
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When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China,
When India had not opened up its markets to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now.
Still, her answer surprised me: “Green tea.”
As long as I can remember she didn’t even drink Indian tea.
I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.
At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indian. It was a strange country.
How things change! And how soon!
Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”. And everyone is talking about China.
The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done. A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment(投资)and such a step would “work wonders as it did for China”.
But it’s a two-way street. I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Bangalore to train in software. Meanwhile, all the IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.
No wonder that trade, which was only in the millions just ten years ago, is expected to hit about US$15 billion for last year and US$20 billion by 2008, a goal set by both governments.
No wonder, my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the Sino-Indian(中印)century as the two countries started on January 1 the Sino-Indian Friendship Year.
But what is still a wonder to me is my mother drinking Chinese tea.
56. Why did the mother ask for Chinese green tea?
A. She was tired of Indian tea. B. She had a son working in China.
C. She was fond of Chinese products. D. She believed it had a curing effect.
57. What does the author mean by “it’s a two-way street” in Paragraph 10?
A. The exchanges between India and China benefit both. B. Tea trade works wonders in both India and China.
C. Chinese products are popular in both China and India. D. China and India have different traffic rules.
58. What do we know about the Indian IT industry?
A. It will move its head office to Shenzhen. B. It has attracted an investment of US$15 billion.
C. It is seeking further development in China. D. It caught up with the US IT industry in 2008.
59. In the text the author expresses _____.
A. his concern for his mother’s health B. his surprise at China’s recent development
C. his support for drinking Chinese green tea D. his wonder at the growth of India’s IT industry
答案：56-59 DACB
B
What is eBay? The simple answer is that it is a global trading platform where nearly anyone can trade practically anything. People can sell and buy all kinds of products and goods, including cars, movies and DVDs, sporting goods, travel tickets, musical instruments, clothes and shoes—the list goes on and on.
The idea came from Peter Omidyar, who was born in Paris and moved to Washington when he was still a child. At high school, he became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tuft University in 1988, he worked for the next few years as a computer engineer. In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby, at first offering the service free by word of mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the website that he had to upgrade(升级) and he began charging a fee to members. Joined by a friend, Peter Skill, and in 1998 by his capable CEO, Meg Whitman, he has never looked back. Even in the great com crashes of the late 1990s, eBay has gone from strength to strength. It is now one of the ten most visited online shopping websites on the Internet.
eBay sells connections, not goods, putting buyer and seller into contact with each other. All you have to do is make an e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and you are in business: the world is your market place. Of course for each item (商品)sold eBay gets a percentage and that is great deal of money. Every day there are more than sixteen million items listed on eBay and eighty percent of the items are sold
60. We learn from the text that eBay provides people with_______.
A. a place to exhibit their own photos B. a website for them to upgrade
C. a way of buying and selling goods D. a chance to buy things at low prices
61. Why did Peter create eBay after graduating from university?
A. To make money. B. For fun.
C. For gathering the engineers. D. To finish a task of his company.
62. From “he has never looked back” in Paragraph 2, we learn that Peter______.
A. did not feel lonely B. was always hopeful
C. became more and more successful D. did not think about the past
63. How does eBay make money from its website?
A. By bringing callers together. B. By making e-photos.
C. By listing items online D. By charging for each sale
答案：60-63 CBCD
C
Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon City
To: All Staff
From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.
Sports 1:Basketball.
We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game .
Sports 2:Gym
We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping, jogging, outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.
Sports 3: Hiking
Hiking(远足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost＄75/hr.
Sports 4: Swimming
The Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is ＄10 per visit.
64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.
B. Students taking part in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.
C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.
D. Students selecting basketball had better sign up early.
65. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports
B. students taking part in basketball will walk to the courts.
C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees
D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water
66. It can be concluded that ________.
A. each sport will take only on hour B. students will be charged for the four sports
C. teachers will accompany students on each sport D. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak
67. The purpose of the memo is to ________.
A. attract students’ interest in the programme
B. help the staff explain the programme to the parents
C. require the parents to select a sport for their child
D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time
答案：64-67 DACB
D
Forget Twitter and Facebook, Google and the Kindle. Television is still the most influential medium around. Indeed, for many of the poorest regions(地区)of the world, it remains the next big thing—finally becomes globally available. And that is a good thing, because the TV revolution is changing lives for the better.
Across the developing world, around 45% of families had a TV in 1995; by 2005 the number had climbed above 60%. That is some way behind the U.S., where there are more TVs than people, and where people now easily get access to the Internet. Five million more families in sub-Saharan Africa will get a TV over the next five years. In 2005, after the fall of the Taliban（塔利班）, which had outlawed TV, 1 in 5 Afghans had one. The global total is another 150 million by 2013—pushing the numbers to well beyond two thirds of families.
Television’s most powerful effect will be on the lives of women. In India, researchers Robert Jensen and Emily Oster found that when TVs reached villages, women were more likely to go to the market without their husbands’ approval and less likely to want a boy rather than a girl. They were more likely to make decisions over child health care TV is also a powerful medium for adult education. In the Indian state of Gujarat, Chitrageet is a popular show that plays Bollywood songs with words in Gujarati on the screen. Within six months, viewers had made a small but significant(有意义的) improvement in their reading skills.
Too much TV has been associated with violence, overweight and loneliness. However, TV is having a positive influence on the lives of billions worldwide.
68. The underlined word “outlawed” in paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.
A. not allowed B. not liked C. not offered D. not refused
69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Over two thirds of families in the world will have a TV by 2013.
B. The world’s TV sets will total 150 million by 2013.
C. 45% of families in the developing countries had a TV in 2005.
D. Americans used to get access to the Internet easily.
70. The author intends to .
A. introduce the readers some websites such as Google
B. persuade women to become more independent
C. encourage people to improve their reading skills
D. stress the advantages of TV to people’s lives
71. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. TV Will Rule the World B. TV Will Better the World
C. TV Will Disturb the World D. TV Will Remain in the World
答案：68-71 AADB
E
The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin’s older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.
Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin’s Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed from will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers(广告商), readers, market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor(主编) of the Times said recently, “At places where they gather, editors ask one another, ‘How are you?’, as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case.” An article about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guardian, under the headline “NOT DEAD YET.”
Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock(股票) drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock-holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Company has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company’s income.
72. What can we learn about the New England Courant?
A. It is mainly about the stock market. B. It remains a successful newspaper in America.
C. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper. D. It carries articles by political leaders.
73. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?
A. They often accept readers’ suggestions. B. They face great difficulties in their business.
C. They stop doing business with advertisers. D. They care a lot about each other’s health.
74. Which of the following found a new way for its development?
A. The Washington Post. B. The Guardian. C. The New York Times. D. New England Courant.
75. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?
A. Satisfied. B. Hopeful. C. Surprised. D. Worried.
答案：72-75 CBAD
福建省厦门市同安一中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试
A
　　Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.[
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
56. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
　　A. Cycling around a lake. B. Motor racing in the desert.
　　C. Playing basketball in a gym. D. Swimming in a sports center.
57. What do we know about golf from the passage?
　　A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
　　B. It causes water shortages around the world.
　　C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
　　D. It needs water and other sources to keep its courses green.
58. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ___________.
　　A. it is an outdoor sport B. it improves our health
　　C. it uses fewer resources D. it is recommended by experts
59. The author writes the passage to _______.
　　A. show us the fun_ction of major sports
　　B. encourage us to go in for green sports
　　C. discuss the major influence of popular sports
　　D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports
答案：56-59 ADCB
B
The surprising experiment I am about to describe proves that air is all around you and that it presses down upon you. Air pressure is a powerful force. When you swim underwater, you can feel water pushing on your body. The air all around you does the same. However, your body is so used to it that you do not notice this. The pressure is caused by a layer (层) of air called the atmosphere. This layer surrounds the Earth, extending to about five kilometers above the Earth’s surface.
The following experiment is an easy one that you can do at home. But make sure that you are supervised (监督), because you will need to use matches. Now for the experiment.
What you need
● hard-boiled egg without the shell
● A bottle with a neck slightly smaller than the egg
● A piece of paper
● A match
Method
1) Check that the egg will sit firmly on the neck of the bottle.
2) Tear the paper into pieces and put them into the bottle.
3) Light the paper by dropping a burning match into the bottle.
4) Quickly sit the egg on the neck of the bottle.
Result
Astonishingly, the egg will be sucked into the bottle. Your friends will be amazed when you show them the experiment. But be careful when you handle matches.
Why it happened？
As the paper burns, it needs oxygen and uses up the oxygen (air) in the bottle. The egg acts as a scale in the neck of the bottle, so no more air can get inside. This reduces the air pressure inside the bottle. The air pressure must equalize, so more air from outside must enter the bottle. The outside air presses against the egg, and then the egg is pushed into the bottle! This proves that air is all around and that it is pressing down on us.
60. Why is there the need to take care when you are doing the experiment?
A. The bottle could break. B. You need to light the paper with a match.
C. The egg needs to be shelled (脱壳). D. The egg has to be perfectly placed on the neck of the bottle.
61. How did the egg get into the bottle?
A. The oxygen inside the bottle sucked the egg in. B. It became soft without the shell.
C. The neck of the bottle was wide enough. D. The outside air pressure forced it into the bottle.
62. The experiment is carried out to prove .
A. water pushes on your body when you swim underwater
B. the earth is surrounded by a layer of air called the atmosphere
C. the pressure of air around us has a powerful force
D. the air pressure is not equalized around us
答案：60-62 BDC
C
In many societies, it is important to have many children. In the US, a few religious groups emphasize (强调) the importance of large families, but most people think one or two children are enough, and many couples have no children. Because taking care of a child is very costly, financially, emotionally, and socially, many couples view large families as a disadvantage. For example, having many children would restrict the freedom and individualism of the parents as well as the other children in the family.
Parents teach individualism by the way they raise their children. They want to create a self-reliant (自信的), independent child, who can make it on her own by age eighteen. Parents begin teaching this self-reliance early, asking the child to do things on her own and praising her when she does.
Many parents want to expose their children to a variety of situations. They bring their children with them to church, to sporting events, to stores, and to social events. However, many places, such as expensive restaurants and live theater productions, do not welcome children. Most formal social gatherings, those with written invitations do not welcome children either.
Children, especially boys are expected to be energetic and assertive (果敢的). That does not mean, though, that they are allowed to “run wild” in public. Parents are expected to keep their children under control at all times, particularly in public places and in the homes of others. When a child misbehaves, only the child’s parents may discipline (约束) him. Other adults should not interfere (干涉) unless the child is doing something which may be harmful to himself. Most parents discipline their children by rewarding good behaviors, not by punishing bad behaviors. While a slap to the child’s buttocks (屁股) is acceptable to some people, any punishment that wounds the child or leaves a mark is considered child abuse and is against the law.
63. What does the underlined word “restrict” mean?
go against B. limit C. broaden D. realize
64. American parents prefer to have fewer children because __________.
A. their religious beliefs don’t allow them to do so.
B. they are less responsible than the parents in other countries.
C. they can’t afford to raise more than two children.
D. they think small families are at an advantage.
65. What will happen if children don’t behave themselves in America?
A. They will always be scolded (责骂) by the people around.
B. They will be badly beaten up by their parents.
C. Their parents may discipline them, usually not by punishing but by rewarding good behaviors.
D. Their parents can do whatever they like to discipline their children.
66. American children are expected to _________.
A. live on their own by the age eighteen B. fully enjoy themselves in others’ homes
accept invitations to a formal party D. run wild in public places.
答案：63-66 BDCA
D
Only three local students won Chinese Blog (博客) Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards went to students from China.
170 students’ task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many postings based on a theme of choice—all written in Chinese.
Themes ranged from local opinions－such as the usage of English, education and whether Singapore can be a cultural centre－to food blogs.
The entries were judged on Language proficiency (熟练程度）and the quality of writing, as well as the design and level of exchanging ideas with readers.
Academics from the National University of Singapore and the SIM University, IT experts, and a journalist from Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore made up the judges.
In the end, only three Singaporean students made it to the award list—the rest of the awards were swept up by students from China.
“No surprise, ” said Mr. Chow Yaw Long, 37 , teacher-in-charge from Innova Junior College, which organized the event. “Although the topics were local subjects, the foreign students were generally better in terms of the content of the posts and their grasp of the Chinese language. ”
One of the three local students winning the first prize in the Best Language Award was blogger Christina Gao,19, from the Saint Andrew’s Junior College, who spared no effort in researching for and writing her blog. Each entry took her between five and seven days to produce, complete with pictures and even podcasts (播客)
Her advice for bloggers is: Be responsible.
“Some bloggers out there only seek to blame the authorities and other bloggers.” Said Miss Gao. “I think they lack responsibilities and there is no value to their posts.”
67. The competition was organized by ____________.
A. the National University of Singapore B. Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao
C. Innova Junior College D. the Saint Andrew’s Junior College
68. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Chinese students won most of the awards.
B. Not all the themes were about local subjects
C. The blogs could be written in Chinese or English.
D. The judges were from university in Singapore and China.
69. What Miss Gao said suggests that __________.
A. she likes to blame the authorities B. a blogger should have a sense of responsibility.
C. she thinks highly of the others’ blogs D. she thinks all bloggers are responsible.
70. The passage is mainly about _____________.
A. what the result of the competition was
B. why bloggers should take responsibility for their blogs
C. how Miss Gao won the first prize in the competition
D. how Chinese students won the awards in the competition
答案：67-70 CABA
E
A university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of （证明有……罪）shoplifting for the second time in six months.
Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD, has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops.
Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth ￡9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.
Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）,said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies’ toilet in the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected ,having taken off the anti-theft security alarms（防盗警报装置）.
She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying, Mr. Lemoyne said.
He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.
Luz, 28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October, but Morag Duff, defending, said she had never been in trouble with the police before that.“She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesn’t really have any explanation why she did this,” Miss Duff said. “She didn’t intend to steal when she went into the store .She is at a loss to explain it. She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady .She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”
Judge David Azan fined Luz ￡50, and warned: “You’ve got a criminal record .If you carry on like this, you will end up in prison, which will ruin your bright future you may have.”
Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain, went on to a famous university in Berlin , Germany for her master’s degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University ,UK.
71．What is Ana Luz’s nationality?
A．American. B．British. C．Spanish. D．German.
72．What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean?
A．In her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things .
B．She doesn’t have any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops .
C．She thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops.
D．Personally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions.
73．Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?
A．Carrying goods in a lift for a shop. B．Taking goods to the ladies’ toilet.
C．Selecting some goods from a display. D．Taking goods from a shop without paying.
74．From the passage we can learn that .
A．Ana Luz is already got her PhD at Cambridge University, UK
B．Ana Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so
C．the university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more
D．Phillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” woman’s defense lawyer
75．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student B．Apologizing for the Actions in Shops
C．Seeking Professional Help from Experts D．Controlling the Desire to Steal from Shops
答案：71-75 CBDCA
甘肃省兰州市兰炼一中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试
A
The first rule of speaking English is to use simple vocabulary. KISS – keep it short and simple. There’s a saying in English. “Have you swallowed （吞咽）a dictionary?”It is applicable （适用的）to anyone who uses a long, difficult word when a sorter word will do. And there is another saying, “Practice makes perfect.”So here are some tips for specking English.
Make friends with native English speakers. You might not be able to find any friendly native speakers where you live, but you can find English speakers on the Internet! If you can’t find anyone will actually help you, don’t worry. You’ll still be able to find out whether they can understand you.
Join an English club. Around the world there are many English speaking clubs. There clubs aren’t just for experts （专家）,but for people who are interested in the English way of life. They can be interesting and fun. Check magazines as well as your phone book and your local newspapers. If there isn’t one in your area – start one!
Visit a British restaurant. You can usually find one in larger cities. Often, the waiters and waitresses come from English-speaking countries and the menu is often in English, too!
Don’t worry about not sounding like a native. It is more important to speak clearly and pleasantly than to sound like the Queen of England. The most important thing to think about is whether people can understand you.
41. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Where to find English-speaking clubs. B. Whether to use long words or short ones.
C. How to speak English as a native. D. How to improve spoken English.
42. When people say, “Have you swallowed a dictionary?”they mean that a person ______.
A. has eaten a whole dictionary B. likes using long words instead of short ones
C. speaks English as fluently as native speakers D. has the habit of using a dictionary
43. If you can’t find an English club nearby, you can _____.
A. check magazines B. read the local newspapers
C. establish one yourself[ D. check your phone book
44. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The author advises us to speak official English.
B. It is difficult to make friends with native English speakers.
C. There are many British restaurants in larger cities.
D. Visiting a British restaurant also helps us improve our spoken English.
答案：41-44 DBCD
B
Nowadays, nearly everyone has a mobile phone. In our daily lives we make phone calls to others, and we need to send messages to exchange information. Now, you can surf the internet by using your mobile phone. I have to say that I enjoy using my phone, but I am worried at the same time: Is it healthy and safe to use?
Mobile phones have many advantages. Firstly, we keep in touch with people by using them. Because of our busy life, we have little time to meet friends and our beloved （亲爱的）ones. Thanks to mobile phones, we can tell them how everything is going. When an emergency happens, we can call for help using our phones. It is convenient and important in our lives.
But every coin has two sides and it is the same with mobiles. As people are used to making phone calls, they are spending less and less time with their family and friends. Phones give them more excuses to stay out of reach. Because of the convenience, the love and care between people has changed into a few words in a message or a phone call. For students, there are more chances to get distracted （分心）from their lessons. When I was in middle school, I often looked out of the window to rest my eyes, but now I spent those moments on my phone.
In the end, I hope you can think about the advantages and the disadvantages, and use your mobile phone correctly. We humans created mobile phones, and we should keep them under control.
45. According to the second paragraph, we spend little time with friends because ___________.
A. we have mobile phones B. we are always busy C. we are shy D. our lives are comfortable
46. What does the underlined word “emergency” in the second paragraph probably mean?
A. A worrying and dangerous situation. B. An expected event.
C. An important thing. D. A funny and exciting moment.
47. Which of the following ways of expressing love and care is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Visiting each other. B. Making phone calls. C. Writing letters. D. Sending messages.
48. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To tell us the disadvantages of using mobile phones.
B. To advise us to use mobile phones correctly.
C. To list all the advantages of using mobile phones.
D. To explain why many people don’t use mobile phones.
49 The best title of the passage is_____
A. Advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones B. How to use mobile phones
C .Why we should have mobile phones D. The history of mobile phones
答案：45-49 BACBA
C
When we were very small, we realized that having friends was important. The need for friends Continued as we grew into our teens. Friends played a big part in the development of our personalities（性格）. As adults, it is still important for us to have friends.
True friends are people who like us though we make mistakes and who listen to us and tell us the truth. Friends support our decisions and tell us when we’re wrong. They laugh with us and share our sadness. They are our partners and share interests with us. They stimulate us when we are feeling down. They are people with whom we aren’t afraid of sharing our secret wishes or what is really on our minds.
Friends, you fell safe and warm. At times, they also help with our everyday life, cooking a meal, helping with chores, or giving us a lift when we need.
Friends also are there to offer advice, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on.
Friends also help us reduce stress. They not only listen to us when we fell stressed, but also discuss with us how to friends help us forget about problems at work or at home. For a short time, we can lose ourselves in a pleasant activity and perhaps laugh and breathe more easily.
50. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Reduce Stress B. How to Make New Friends
C. The Importance of Friends D. The Qualities of Good Friends
51. The underlined word “stimulate”in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A. educate B. encourage C. remember D. dislike
52. We can learn from the third paragraph that friends always _________.
A. laugh at us when we’re foolish B. tell us other people’s secrets
C. share our sadness and interests D. support us when we need help
53. According to the passage, we can reduce stress by _____.
① making more new friends
② discussing our stress with friends
③ ignoring our problems for a while
④ sharing interests with friends
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ①③④
答案：50-53 CBDB
D
If you want to be a success, study at the University of Waikato is right for you. The university is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class research facilities（设施）with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information: inf@waikato.ac.nz
Degree
We offer a wide choice of bachelor’s degrees（学士学位）for international students, which includes: Arts, Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens. For further information: deg@waikato.ac.nz
Tuition Fees（学费）
Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further information :tui@waikato.ac.nz
Accommodation（住宿）
You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person. For further information : acc@waikato.ac.nz
Health
The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Center is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information : heal@waikato.ac.nz
Sports
The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information : sport@waikato.ac.nz
54.If you want to get more information about arts, you can write to _______.
A. sport@waikato.ac.nz B. heal@waikato.ac.nz
C. deg@waikato.ac.nz D. inf@waikato.ac.nz
55. You have to pay at least _____a year if you study at the University of Waikato.
A. $5,250 B. $8,000 C. $9,000 D. $11,000
56. According to the text, what will you do if you are ill during Christmas Holidays?
A. Go to a hospital nearby. B. Buy some medicine in a drug store.
C. See a doctor at the school medical centre. D. Try to get help from you classmates.
答案：54-60 CBC
E
While income worry is a rather common Problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon（现象）is commonly known as “Empty Nest Syndrome”（空巢综合症）.
In order to seek better chances outside their countries, many young people have gone abroad, leaving their parents behind with countless lonely days and nights, taking care of themselves, in the Hope that someday their children will come back to stay with them. The fact that most of these young people have gone to Europeanized or Americanized societies makes it unlikely that they will hold as tightly to the value duty as they would have if they had not left their countries. Whatever the case, it has been noted that the values they hold do not necessarily match what they actually do. This geographical and cultural distance also prevents the grown-up children from providing response（回应）in time for their aged parents living by themselves.
The situation in which grown-up children live for away from their aged parents has been described as“distant parent phenomenon”，which is common both in developed countries and in developing countries. Our society has not yet been well prepared for “Empty Nest Syndrome”
57. According to the passage, the Loneliness of aged parents is mainly caused by _______.
their earlier experience of feeling lonely
the unfavorable living conditions in their native countries
the common worry about their income
the geographical distance between parents and children
58.Many young people have gone abroad, leaving their aged parents behind, to ______.
A. live in the countries with more money