Module 1 The human body Unit 2 Care for hair
培优练习
一、阅读理解。
A
Telephone，television，radio，telegraph and the Internet all help people communicate with each other．As a result，ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world．For example，within seconds，people can learn the results of an election in another country．An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a television set．News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours．Help is on the way．Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world，information travels fast．
How has this speed of communication changed the world？To many people，the world has become smaller．Of course，this does not mean that the world is actually physically smaller．It means that the world seems smaller．Two hundred years ago，communication between the continents took a long time．All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean．In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries，it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America．This time difference influenced people's actions．For example，one battle or fight，in the war of 1812between England and the United States，could have been avoided．A peace agreement had already been
signed．Peace was made in England，but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America．During these six weeks，the large and serious battle of New Orleans was fought．Many people lost their lives after a peace agreement had been signed．In the past，communication took much more time than it does now．
Title：The world is getting （1）
Theme It becomes （2） for people to communicate with each other with the help of telephone，television，radio，telegraph and the Internet． Ideas and news of events spread quickly （3） the world．
Examples （nowadays） People can learn the results of an election in another country （4） ．
An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a （5） set．
News of a disaster （6） an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours．
Information goes fast （7） to modern technology．
Examples （in the past） Two centuries ago，（8） between the continents took a long time．
The news of peace agreement made in England took six weeks to （9） America in 1812．
Conclusion Now communication takes （10） time than it did in the past． So the world is getting smaller and smaller．
B
Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan was born without a right hand in 1986．His parents raised their son as if he held all the tools of a typical child，which prepared the violinist to follow his dreams．His career started when his father，an amateur violinist，handed him a violin．He began taking lessons when he was nine and ever since has established himself as"a rising star in classical music"．
Adrian has never let the excuse stand in the way of his art．With the help of biomedical engineers in Toronto，he was able to play with a special device（装置）which has allowed him to play the instrument skillfully，with careful guidance from creative arts educators within schools and the community．While all children may not have the same luck and opportunities as he did，he believed it was possible to have a career in music for those with disabilities，given the right environment and assistance．
He played his first solo（独奏）in a youth band at age 13 and at 16 was accepted into the famous Curtis Institute of Music．In 2006，after enjoying a full scholarship，Adrian graduated from Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia．In 2008，he completed his Master's degree in music at Yale University．At 26，Adrian is one of the world's most promising violinists．His schedule is filled with engagements at the White House and the John F．Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts．
Wendy Watson，director of the 2008 documentary（纪录片）Adrian Anantawan，says she knew by the time he was 15that he would accomplish great things．"He had this determination to show the world that this can be done，"says Watson．"He's never felt disadvantaged．When he was born，the arm was taken away but this gift was given to him．"
1．How did Adrian's parents treat him when he was young？
A．They treated him with sympathy．
B．They were very strict with him．
C．They regarded him as a normal kid．
D．They expected too much of him．
2．What do the underlined words"the excuse"in Paragraph 2mean？
A．His being disabled．
B．A lack of assistance．
C．The environment．
D．People's prejudice on him．
3．According to Adrian，the disabled may take up an occupation in music with ．
A．special equipment and skills
B．a master's degree from Yale University
C．proper support and conditions
D．a chance of playing at the White House
4．What can be the best title of the passage？
A．The Disabled Need Assistance
B．Strong Will Makes a Violinist
C．Parents'Help Leads to Success
D．Documentary Matters in Education．
C
Nearly all the tourists who come to southeast France make a tour to Monaco（摩纳哥），too．Lying near the French﹣Italian border，Monaco is not part of France，but a separate principality（公国），though it is surrounded by its greatest neighbour．
Monaco became a principality in the 16th century after being owned by a family member of a certain Italian king．The French and Italians，however，soon came to"protect"it one after another，until 1861，when it became its own master again．
Facing the blue Mediterranean（地中海），Monaco is mainly made up of two cities，Monaco，where the palace of the prince（王子）stands，and Monte Carlo（蒙特卡洛），which is a wonderful place for tourists．Every year，around half a million people from all parts of the world come to Monaco，nearly 25 times as much as its population．
Believe it or not，Monaco has no soldiers or policemen of its own．Law and order is kept by French police，and French stands for it in its foreign affairs，even the money used in Monaco is franc，too．
1．Monaco is ．
A．another name for Monte Carlo
B．mostly visited by French tourists
C．surrounded by France
D．more related to Italy than to France
2．Monaco has a population of ．
A．over 20，000
B.20，000 or so
C．more than 25，000
D．no more than 20，000
3．Which of the following is TRUE？
A．The national income of Monaco depends mainly on France．
B．Monaco is famous for having no soldiers or policemen of its own．
C．Monaco does not have a seat in the UN because it is too small a country．
D．Monte Carlo City seems more important for the existence of this principality．
4．The Head of Monaco is ．
A．the King
B．the President of France
C．a member of the royal family（王室）
D．the Emperor．
答案与解析
一、阅读理解。
A
【分析】本文主要讲述由于现代科技的快速发展，世界变得越来越小．人们可以在很远的地方相互取得联系．
【解答】1．smaller 细节题．根据文章最后一段There was a good reason why the world seemed so much larger than it does today．可知这就是为什么以前的世界比现在的大，反之，现在世界变得越来越小．
2． easy 细节题．根据文章第一 段Telephone，television，radio，telegraph and the Internet all help people communicate with each other． 可知电话，电视等帮助人们相互交流．使得人们相互交流变得容易
3．throughout 细节题．根据文章第一 段As a result，ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world． 可知结果，新闻和消息在全世界传播的非常快．
4．immediately 细节题．根据文章内容，For example，within seconds，people can learn the results of an election in another country．几秒之后，人们可以通过电视了解到其它国家的事情，就是很快就可以了解到，immediately
5．television 细节题．根据文章第 一段An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a television set． 可知我们可以通过电视观看国际足球比赛．
6．like 细节题．根据文章第 一段News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours． 可知像地震和洪水这样灾难性的新闻能在几小时内从远处带来帮助．
7．due 细节题．根据文章第 一段Because modern technology like the satellites travels all over the world，information travels fast．可知由于现代科技的，信息传播的非常快．
8．communication 细节题．根据文章第 二段Two hundred years ago，communication between the continents took a long time． 可知两个世纪前国家之间的通讯要花费很长时间．
9．reach 细节题．根据文章第二 段but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America． 可知和平的消息花费了6周的时间到达了美国．
10．less 细节题．根据文章第二 段In the past，communication took much more time than it does now．可知在过去，通讯比现在花费的时间要多，反过来就少．
【点评】题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
B
【分析】一个天生就没有右手的孩子，在父母的鼓励下，经过自己的努力最终成为了著名的小提琴家．
【解答】1．C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段第二句His parents raised their son as if he held all the tools of a typical child…可知他的父母养育他们的儿子，似乎他和其他的孩子一样．由此可知他的父母把他当正常的孩子看待．
2．A．词义猜测题．根据文章可知他天生没有右手，但这不能阻止他从事艺术．故选A．
3．C．细节理解题．根据第二段…given the right environment and assistance可知残疾人通过恰当的支持和条件可以从事一项职业，C为正确选项．
4．B．主旨大意题．本文主要介绍了一位残疾人靠着自己坚强的意志成为了著名的小提琴家的事情．
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
C
【分析】本文介绍了地中海的一个国家﹣﹣摩纳哥， 优美的风景每年吸引很多的游客．
【解答】1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段第二句话Lying near the French﹣Italian border， Monaco is not part of France， but a separate principality， though it is surrounded by its greatest neighbour． 可知摩纳哥被法国所环绕着，选C项．
2．A．细节理解题．根据第三段第二句话Every year， around half a million people from all parts of the world come to Monaco， nearly 25 times as much as its population． 可计算出摩纳哥的人口超过20000人，应选A项．
3．B．推理判断题．文中没有提到国家收入是依赖法国的， A项不正确； 最后一段第一句话提到了摩纳哥没有自己的军队和警察， 可推知B项正确； 摩纳哥是一个独立的国家， 在联合国有一席之地， C项不正确； 倒数第二段中提到有两个城市， 但没有提到哪个城市对于国家的存在更为重要， D项不正确．
4．C．推理判断题．根据第二段第一句话Monaco became a principality in the 16th century after being owned by a family member of a certain Italian king可知摩纳哥的领导人是皇室成员，应该选C项．
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．
Module 1 The human body Unit 2 Care for hair
基础练习
阅读理解。
A
People come into your life for a reason，a season，or a lifetime．When you figure out which one it is，you will know what to do for each person．
When someone is in your life for a REASON，it is usually to meet a need you have expected．They have come to help you through a difficulty，to provide you with advice and support．They are there for the reason you need them to be．Then，without any wrong doing on your part，this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end．Sometimes they die．Sometimes they walk away．What we must realize is that our need has been met，and their work is done．And now it is time to move on．
When people come into your life for a SEASON，it is because your turn has come to share，grow，or learn．They bring you an experience of peace，or make you laugh．They may teach you something you have never done．They usually give you lots of joy．Believe it!It is real!But，only for a season．
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons； things you must build upon trust and love．Your job is to accept the lesson，love the person，and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life．
1．The similarity of the people mentioned in the passage is that ．
A．they always stay with you
B．they all love you deeply
C．you need them in different situations
D．you can leave them when they are wrong
2．Someone in your life for a reason may leave you soon because ．
A．their work is done
B．you have done something wrong
C．they don't want to make friends with you
D．they walk away
3．According to the passage your primary school classmates are the people in your life for ．
A．a reason
B．a season
C．lifetime
D．friendship
4．The passage mainly tells us ．
A．how to make friends
B．how to deal with different people
C．what different people mean in your life
D．we should only make friends for lifetime．
B
A popular student in her small high school，Katie started college expecting to do well in her courses and be best friends with her roommates．But things didn't turn out that way．Psych 101，the course she thought would be a first semester favorite，turned out to be a struggle．And her roommates were as different from Katie as the student restaurant's mystery meat was from her mom's roasted pork．
Living away from home tends to be the toughest adjustment for firstyear students．You may feel homesick in your first weeks or months．It can help to call，write，or email your parents and friends making them know how you're doing．You can also talk with your roommates．As firstyear students themselves，they're probably experiencing many of the same fears and worries that you're dealing with．
But what if you don't get along well with your roommates？
In some cases，it can be a good thing if you and your roommates aren't much alike．Different views on things may be helpful，so respect your differences no matter what．
If you and your roommates don't get along well，it can help to find someone who you feel does understand you，which should be easy on a campus with so many people．Many schools have student organization nights where all of the campus clubs gather and promote their organizations，so you can meet people with the same interests there as you．You'll also meet tons of people in class or in your dorm building．
As homesickness，painful throats，sprained （扭伤的） ankles and wisdom teeth that act up are common among college students，you should check out your student guidebook or your school's website to find out information about the university health center．
If you think you cannot deal with your problems，make a stop at the school counseling （咨询） center．First year troubles are something the counselors know well．You can get help there．
1．From Paragraph 1we can infer that ．
A．Katie had been worried about the changes before starting her college life
B．Katie felt satisfied when her college life started
C．Katie wasn't used to the new environment in college at first
D．Katie has fallen behind in her study after the first semester in college
73．What's the author's suggestion on dealing with homesickness？
A．Adjust to it．
B．Share fears and worries with your parents．
C．Talk to your roommates about it．
D．Get along with your roommates．
2．Which of the following ways of dealing with roommates is RIGHT？
A．Not trying to change them．
B．Not making friends with them．
C．Developing the same interests as them．
D．Not talking with them．
3．What's the main idea of the text？
A．Freshmen may meet many problems．
B．Communication is important in college．
C．How you can adjust to your first year in college．
D．How schools help freshmen to get used to college life．
C
Paul was a good athlete when he was a middle school student．He liked running and jumping and won some medals at the sports meetings．So he was tall and strong．Suddenly war broke out and the young man joined the army．He was sent to the front and killed several enemy soldiers．Two years later he returned to his hometown and found a job at the police station．People had known about his bravery by then and they all liked the polite young man．
One day a few young men had drunk too much before they came in a cinema．They danced and sang there and the film couldn't be shown．Paul was ill that day and went to the hospital．When he was passing there，the young men were beating an old man．He went to stop them and they began to fight．He caught them all and sent them to the police station．Since then all the bad men in the town were afraid of the brave policeman．
It was a summer evening．The weather was hot and few people could stay indoors．Paul was on duty and sat by the telephone．Suddenly in rushed a beautiful girl with a book in her hand．She stood there，shaking in her shoes．
"What's the matter，madam？"asked Paul．
"I wish you could protect me sir，"answered the girl．
"Protect？"Paul said in surprise．"For what？"
The girl showed the book to Paul．The young man understood at once：it was a book about Ghosts（鬼）!
1．Paul won some medals because ．
A．he was a middle school student
B．he was tall and strong
C．he kept doing morning exercises
D．he was good at running and jumping
2．Paul was after he joined the army．
A．a good athlete
B．a brave soldier
C．a polite policeman
D．a brave policeman
3．Paul sent the young men to the police station because ．
A．they made some trouble at the cinema
B．they drank much in the restaurant
C．they wouldn't see the film
D．they wanted to fight with him
4．Paul sat by the telephone that evening because ．
A．he was waiting for an important call
B．he was going to call somebody
C．he was on duty
D．he wasn't afraid of hotness．
D
On each Christmas night，our whole family get together and enjoy a visit from Santa himself．The Christmas of 1988，my youngest son，Matthew，was two．When Santa arrived，Matthew sat on Santa's lap for the rest of the evening．We took many pictures with them．None of us knew how precious those photos for Santa and Matthew．Five days after Christmas，Matthew died in an accident at home．When the next Christmas was coming，it was hard for me to enjoy the holiday spirit．On December 13th，something special happened to raise our spirits．
We were just finishing dinner when we heard a knock on the front door．When we went to answer it，no one was there．However，there was a card and gift．We opened the card and read that the gift giver wanted to remain anonymous；_he or she just wanted to help us get through a hard time by cheering us up．In the gift bag was a cassette of favourite Christmas music．We thought that it was a very clever gift，and it touched our hearts．We listened to the songs one by one，and the spirit of Christmas began to warm our hearts．Then we received one gift for each day until Christmas．We were interested in what would possibly come next．
Each year since then，as we decorate our Christmas tree，we place on it the gifts we received that Christmas．We never found out who it was．
1．The photos for Santa and Matthew became precious because ．
A．Matthew died in an accident
B．Santa would not come again
C．Matthew is the youngest son
D．the writer loved Matthew more than others
2．We can infer that Matthew ．
A．was a lazy boy
B．loved Santa very much
C．was not healthy before he died
D．liked taking pictures
3．The underlined word"anonymous"means" "．
A．with the name unknown
B．with a heart open
C．silent
D．thankful
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A．The gifts made the writer sad for her son．
B．The gifts made it less hard for the writer to get through Christmas．
C．The writer was in deep sorrow when receiving the gifts．
D．Matthew died on the Christmas Day in 1988．
参考答案
阅读理解。
A．1~4CABC
B．1~4CCAC
C．1~4DBAC
D．1~4ABAB
Module 1 The human body Unit 2 Care for hair
提高练习
阅读理解。
A
A young man applied for a job as a farmhand．When the farmer asked for his qualifications（资历），he said，"I can sleep when the wind blows．"
This puzzled the farmer．But he liked the young man，and hired him．
A few days later，the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm．They quickly began to check things to see if all was safe from damage．They found that the doors of the farmhouse had been safely fastened，and a lot of wood had been set next to the fireplace．
The young man slept soundly．
The farmer and his wife then looked at their property（财产）carefully．They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage room，safe from the bad weather．The tractor had been moved into the garage．The barn was properly locked．Even the animals were calm．All was well．
The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man's words，"I can sleep when the wind blows．"
The farmhand did his work loyally．When the sky was clear，he had prepared for the storm in case it broke．So when the wind blew，there was no need for him to be afraid．He could sleep in peace．
1．The underlined word"fastened"in Para.3 can be replaced by ．
A．closed B．damaged C．taken D．moved
2．From the passage，we can learn that ．
A．at first the farmer understood the farmhand's words well
B．the young man was awakened in the night by a violent storm
C．the young man had prepared for the storm before it came
D．the young man was too sleepy to wake up in the night
3．The best title for this passage is" "．
A．Sleeping in Peace Through the Storm
B．A Violent Storm
C．A Young Man and His Dream
D．A Clever Farmer
4．Which of the following proverbs can best explain the story？
A．Lookers﹣on see more than players．
B．Two heads are better than one．
C．A stitch（针）in time saves nine．
D．No man can do two things at a time．
B
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have，but one cannot take good health for granted．It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy．There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape：eat right food，get enough sleep，and exercise regularly．
Proper nutrition（营养）is important for good health．Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of"fuel"（燃料）．Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar or fat．Eat plenty of food high in protein（蛋白质），like meat，fish，eggs and nuts．Vegetables and fruit are very important because they provide necessary vitamins（维他命）and minerals．However，don't overeat．It is not helpful to be overweight．
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important．If you don't get enough sleep，you will feel tired and easily get angry．You have no energy．Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality（人的个性）．Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night．If you do，your body will feel strong and refreshed，and your mind will be sharp．
Finally，get plenty of exercise．Exercise firms the body，strengthens the muscles，and prevents you from gaining weight．It also improves your heart and lungs．If you follow a regular exercise program，you will probably increase your life﹣span（寿命）．Any kind of exercise is good．Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shape：basketball，swimming，bicycling，running and so on are good examples．Sports are not only good for your body，but they are enjoyable and interesting，too．
If everybody，were to eat the right food，get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly，the world would be a happier and healthier place．We would all live to be much older and wiser．
1．According to the passage， ．
A．we should always keep fit
B．if we were healthy，we could spend our days in doing things with less sleep
C．one can eat a lot to stay in good shape
D．one needn't take any exercise if he is healthy
2．In order to keep good health， ．
A．we should eat a lot of sweets
B．one needs a large amount of fat
C．people should eat according to the foods'nutrition
D．we must try to sleep now and then
3．Eating more and sleeping less ．
A．can keep you healthy
B．is no good for you
C．gets you more energy
D．will keep your personality
4．The title of the article should be" "．
A．Eating and Exercising
B．How Vitamins Work in Man's Body
C．Staying Healthy
D．Sleeping Well．
C
Public schools in Washington，D．C．provide students with musical instruments for free．When something goes wrong with an instrument，Charles West and Larry Jernigan do the repairs．Both men approach their work with a passion（激情）．For them，it's important that students have a joyful experience with music．
The two have worked together for almost 20years．This year alone，they've fixed about 450instruments．Both men are musicians and music lovers，so learning to do repairs came naturally．
"I have been a musician all my life．"says West．"I played in an orchestra here in the city．I majored in music in college．I played in an army band．"
Jernigan's musical interests are varied．"I was formerly trained in the piano and the guitar．The alto sax，and the flute，I picked up while working here．"
In addition to fixing instruments，the two also go to schools to instruct teachers and students on how to make minor repairs on their own．
West believes if children start early and stay concerned with music，it enriches other areas of their lives．"I see that in other kids．I see it in myself．I have seen it hundreds of times and it works，"he says．"They learn teamwork．They learn patience and respect．"
But West has concerns about the future of music in the electronic age．
"This instant age has taken away from the sit﹣down，the patience．And to learn to play an instrument，it takes patience，it takes diligence，it takes time．"
Being able to enjoy music on the job is one of the benefits of the job．Both men agree their best rewards are the students'performances．
1．What's the job of West and Jernigan at school？
A．Teaching music．
B．Writing music．
C．Making musical instruments．
D．Repairing musical instruments．
2．They love the job because they can ．
A．earn more money
B．learn repair skills
C．enjoy music
D．watch performances
3．Which of the following is TRUE of the two men？
A．They have fixed 450instruments in the past 20years．
B．They can play and repair musical instruments．
C．Jernigan used to play in an army band．
D．West was trained to play the piano．
4．According to West，what can people learn from music？
A．Teamwork and patience．
B．The value of time．
C．The truth of society．
D．Diligence and confidence．
5．What is mainly talked about in the text？
A．How to repair musical instruments．
B．Learning experiences of two repairmen．
C．How to prepare a musical performance．
D．The enjoyable job of two music lovers．
答案与解析
一、阅读理解。
A
【分析】临阵不乱，遇事不慌，有准备才能防患，农场的年轻人给了极好的启示．
【解答】1．A．词义猜测题．根据第三段的They found that the doors of the farmhouse had been safely fastened，可知此处指门被关闭了．damage，take，move均不合题意．故选A．
2．C．推理判断题．根据第三段They found that the doors of the farmhouse had been safely fastened，and a lot of wood had been set next to the fireplace．和第五段They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage room，safe from the bad weather．The tractor had been moved into the garage．The barn was properly locked．，可知青年在暴风雨前已经做好准备了．
3．A．标题判断题．本文的关键句"I can sleep when the wind blows"再根据在暴风雨之前青年已经做好准备，安心睡觉．故选A．
4．C．推理判断题．各个选项的含义是Lookers﹣on see more than players当局者迷；旁观者清．Two heads are better than one三个臭皮匠胜过一个诸葛亮．A stitch in time saves nine及时一针省了九针，或事先预防胜于事后补救．No man can do two things at a time一心不可二用．根据文章的主旨：暴风雨之前青年已经做好准备，避免了损失．故选C．
【点评】阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．
B
【分析】健康是一个人最重要的东西．如何才能保持健康呢？本文以此展开，作者主要介绍了如何保持健康．
【解答】1．A．细节理解题．根据第一段的Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have可推断，我们应该总是保持健康．故选A．
2．C．细节理解题．根据第二段第一句话Proper nutrition（营养）is important for good health．Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of"fuel"（燃料）．可知，人们应该根据食物的营养决定饮食．故C为正确选项．故选C．
3．B．推理判断题．文章一再There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape：eat right food，get enough sleep，and exercise regularly．提到饮食要适当并且要有充足的睡眠推知，多吃少睡有害健康．故选B．
4．C．主旨大意题．健康是一个人最重要的东西．如何才能保持健康呢？本文以此展开，作者主要介绍了如何保持健康．故选C．
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．
C
【分析】文章主要介绍了两个音乐爱好者的工作是为学生修理乐器，他们乐此不疲，享受着工作的乐趣．
【解答】1．D．细节理解题．根据第一段When something goes wrong with an instrument，Charles West and Larry Jernigan do the repairs．Both men approach their work with a passion 可知两人的工作是修理乐器．故选D．
2．C．细节理解题．第二段后半部分Both men are musicians and music lovers，so learning to do repairs came naturally．提到两人都是音乐爱好者，再结合最后一段的第一句可知他们喜欢这个工作是因为可以享受音乐．故选C．
3．B．推理判断题．由第一段可知两人的工作是修理乐器，再结合第三段和第四段两人所说的话I have been a musician all my life，"says West．"I played in an orchestra here in the city．I majored in music in college．I played in an army band．"可知他们也能演奏．故选B．
4．A．推理判断题．根据第六段最后一句中的内容I have seen it hundreds of times and it works，"he says．"They learn teamwork．They learn patience and respect．"可知他认为人们从音乐中能学到团队合作与耐心．故选A．
5．D．主旨大意题．根据全文内容尤其是结合文章第一段以及最后一段中的内容可知本文主要介绍的是两个音乐爱好者的开心工作．故选D．
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．
