2020届二轮复习阅读理解训练（30） 18页

阅读理解练习（30）‎ Passage 1‎ Thousands of jobs comes into our Job Centre and Employment Office every week, but they get snapped up(抢夺)quickly, So although we will shall do all we can to help you, it’ s important for you to do all you can to help yourself. This passage tells you how.‎ Thousands of jobs comes into our Job Centre and Employment Office every week, but they get snapped up(抢夺)quickly, So although we will shall do all we can to help you, it’ s important for you to do all you can to help yourself. This passage tells you how.Registered for work Once you have registered for work we will match you against available vacancies(空缺).You must also register for work at the Job‎ ‎Center in order to claim unemployment benefit. But you actually apply for benefit at the local Unemployment Office.Getting a job through self-service Jobs that come in are put on self-service. Show as soon as possible. Half the people who find jobs through Job Centres and Employment Office find them through self-service. You can call in at any time to look at the jobs shown.If you want further help with finding a job If you want more help or advice, don’ t forget that’ s what we are here for. Our Employment Advisers can help you with things like:‎ ‎*thinking about the different sorts of jobs you could do and which are best for you.‎ ‎*jobs available locally or elsewhere ‎*your suitability for a TOPS training course with a tax-free allowance ‎*grants(补助金)to help you look for, and move to work in other parts Even though you have a clear idea of the sort of job and pay you want, you may find that something different will suit you quite well. Keep this in mind when you are talking with the Employment Adviser.‎ If you don’t find a job on your first visit Go into self-service as often as you can to look at the jobs on show there. Good vacancies are coming in all the time just because you’ve been registered for employment.‎ If you can’ t get to the office easily, come in whenever you can’ t. It’ll help you to find s job faster if you keep in touch.‎ ‎1. The purpose of the passage is to .‎ ‎ A. suggest how to get most benefit possible from a certain employment service ‎ B. provide general advice about what to do when you have’ t a job ‎ C. give information about services available for unemployed people ‎ D. help to reduce the number of unemployed people ‎2. The people most likely to get jobs are those who .‎ ‎ A. make use of job information services at the Job Centre ‎ B. regularly ask for help and advice at the Job Centre ‎ C. use their own ideas and common sense in looking for a job ‎ D. register for work immediately when the need arise ‎3. Unemployment people can actually claim benefit from .‎ ‎ A. the Job Centre ‎ B. both the Job Centre and the Unemployment Office ‎ C. all the Unemployment Offices ‎ D. the local Unemployment Offices ‎4. When you are talking with the Employment Adviser, you’ d better .‎ ‎ A. change your ideas of jobs when necessary ‎ B. stick to your first idea of jobs ‎ C. not talk about payment for work ‎ D. talk about your own interest 答案 BBDA Passage 2‎ Rescuers on Friday found the corpse of the last miner missing in the coal mine blast in northeast China, bringing the death toll to 108, the investigation authority said.‎ The body was recovered at about 4 p.m. Friday in the debris of a shaft at the Xinxing Coal Mine in Hegang City, Heilongjiang Province, said Zhang Jinguan, spokesman of the investigation team of the fatal accident.‎ The searching efforts had come to an end and workers were clearing up the mine shaft, said Zhang.‎ The blast ripped through the mine under the state-owned Heilongjiang Longmei Mining Holding Group's subsidiary in Hegang Saturday afternoon. A total of 528 miners were working underground when the blast happened, and 420 escaped from the scene.‎ Safety officials and investigators have blamed poor management and inadequate safety precautions for the coal mine blast.‎ By Thursday, relatives of 59 miners killed in the blast had signed compensation agreements with the mining company.‎ According to the compensation scheme, each family of the dead miner could get 102,600 yuan ($15,024) in allowances plus a compensation package of either a one-off 200,000 yuan payment, or a long-term scheme of 708 yuan a month for the spouse and 531 yuan a month for parents and children.‎ ‎(Xinhua News Agency November 27, 2009) ‎ ‎5. What caused the coal mine blast?‎ ‎ A. Poor management and inadequate safety precautions.‎ ‎ B. The coal miners.‎ ‎ C. Safety officials and investigators.‎ ‎ D. The investigation authority.‎ ‎6. How many miners were killed in the accident?‎ ‎ A. 420 B. ‎528 C. 108 D. 59‎ ‎7. How much money could each family of the dead miners get according to the last paragraph?‎ A. 102,600 yuan ‎ B. a one-off 302,600 yuan ‎ C. 708 yuan a month ‎ D. 200,000yuan ‎8. How many days later was the last missing miner’s body found?‎ ‎ A. Five days later B. Four days later ‎ C. Six days later D. One day later 答案 ACBC Passage 3‎ ‎ We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We'll provide you with a choice of 150 first class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time, backed by the Open University's own special study method-OU supported open learning.‎ ‎ We'll give you the support of a personal teacher, and the chance to meet your fellow students. You can take one-off courses, diplomas, a degree or a postgraduate degree. Subjects available include: computing, business management, technology, modern languages, social sciences, English law, arts, science, mathematics, education and health & social welfare.‎ ‎ Did you know?‎ ‎ ● The OU is in the top 15% of all UK universities for teaching quality ‎ ● 25% of all British MBAs come from the OU ‎ ● Over 30,000 employers have offered chances to their staff on OU courses ‎ ● 40.000 OU students are on line from home ‎ ● There are 9-month courses and new diplomas as well as degrees ‎ AMBA Accredited ‎ Whether you want to study to improve your jobs or for your own personal interest, there's almost certainly a course for you. If you haven't studied for a while, we'll help you get started. No previous training or degrees are required, you just need a lively power of learning and a willingness to learn. It's real value for money and you can pay by monthly payments.‎ ‎ Open University course materials are of the highest quality and come in a variety of forms, including video and audio tapes as well as texts. The OU leads the world in its use of new technology for learning. A number of courses provide source material on CD ROM.‎ What else can the Open University offer you? The best way to find out is to use the coupon below or phone us today.‎ ‎ Send for your free instructions now ‎ Send to：The Open University, PO Box 625‎‎,‎Milton Keynes MK76AA U99LX ‎□Pleases send me a copy of the Courses. Diplomas and RA／BSc Degree instructions ‎□Please send me a copy of the postgraduate instructions ‎□Tick here if you have contacted the OU in the past Title Initials ‎ ‎ Surname Address ‎ ‎ Post code ‎ ‎ Tel. Date of Birth ／ ／19 ‎ OU Hotline(24／hours) 0870 90000 301‎ website：www.open. ac.uk／advert ‎9. The purpose of this passage is to .‎ ‎ A. investigate English learning B. set Open University ‎ C. sell books D. attract students ‎10. As a student of the Open University, you don't need to .‎ ‎ A. have a power of learning B. have lessons all the time at the university ‎ C. choose which course to learn D. pay any money for your study ‎11. We can learn from the text that .‎ ‎ A. OU courses are popular in ‎Britain ‎ B. money for learning must be paid off at one time ‎ C. we can't telephone the university during the night ‎ D. people can't be employed without finishing OU courses ‎12.The passage probably appears in______.‎ A. a textbook B. a newspaper C. a research magazine D. a guide 答案 DBAB Passage 4‎ FreeRice.com—For Each Vocabulary Word You Get Right, We Donate Free Rice through the United Nations World Food Program to Help End World Hunger ‎ 1 word = 20 grains; 5 words = 100 grains ‎ ‎ Play and feed hungry people . ‎ ‎ How to play Click on the answer that best defines the word. ‎ If you get it right, you get a harder word. If wrong, you get an easier word. ‎ For each word you get right, we donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program. ‎ WARNING: This game may make you smarter. It may improve your speaking, writing, thinking, grades, job performance... (more)‎ ‎ Frequently Asked Questions ‎ How does playing the vocabulary game at FreeRice help me?‎ Learning new vocabulary has tremendous benefits. It can help you:‎ ‎★Present your ideas better ‎ ‎★Write better papers, emails and business letters ‎★Speak more accurately and influentially ‎★Read faster because you understand better ‎★Get better grades in high school, college and graduate school ‎★Perform better at job interviews and conferences ‎★Be more effective and successful at your job…‎ ‎ After you have done FreeRice for a couple of days, you may notice an odd phenomenon. Words that you have never consciously used before will begin to pop into your head while you are speaking or writing. You will feel yourself using and knowing more words.‎ ‎ How does the FreeRice vocabulary program work?‎ ‎ FreeRice has a custom database(数据库) containing thousands of words at varying degrees of difficulty. There are words proper for people just learning English and words that will challenge the most learned professors. In between are thousands of words for students, business people, doctors, truck drivers… everyone!‎ ‎ FreeRice adjusts to your level of vocabulary. It starts by giving you words at different levels of difficulty and then, based on how you do, designs a proper starting level for you. When you get a word wrong, you go to an easier level. When you get three words in a row right, you go to a harder level. ‎ ‎ There are 60 levels in all, but it is rare for people to get above level 50.‎ ‎13. Playing the vocabulary game at Freerice enables you to do the following EXCEPT______.‎ A. be admitted to a top university B. perform better in a speech contest C. help the needy people in the world D. improve your performance at work ‎14. People of different levels of learning can surf FreeRice because_______.‎ A. it offers a large vocabulary B. it adjusts to the player’s level of vocabulary C. it is free of charge to play the game D. it is designed to meet the needs of people in different fields ‎15. We can infer from the passage that the purpose of designing the game is to______.‎ A. supply more rice to feed the hungry people in poor countries B. promote English learning in non-English speaking countries C. attract more people to learn English to stop hunger D. combine English learning with helping hungry people ‎16. Where is the passage likely to appear?‎ A. In a popular newspaper. B. In a farming magazine C. On the website. D. In a document of the UN.‎ 答案 ABDC Passage 5‎ KISSI HEALTH-BEAUTY CENTER With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged. Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file. All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.‎ ‎1）BODY-BUILDING Imported gym equipment will help you build up your body’s muscles, making you look full of energy and strength.‎ 2） GYMNASTIC EXERCISES A bright and large exercise room with excellent equipment and music will give your body a chance to enjoy movement with rhythm.‎ ‎3）SPECIAL “LAZY-BONE” FITNESS CENTER ‎“Lazy-bone” fitness equipment is the first bodyshaping set of seven beds in Houston. Designed according to human anatomic (解剖学的) and kinematic（运动学的）theory， the seven special beds will help you to exercise your waist, abdomen（腹）, hips（臀）or legs. In the relaxing hours you may try them to strengthen your muscles and lose weight.‎ ‎*Tuition: “Lazy-bone” fitness card, 1000 dollars /month （gymnastic classes included）.‎ ‎*Open Time: 10:‎30 ‎a.m.—10:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday ‎*Tel: 59185700‎ ‎*Address: 16 Johnson Street, Houston ‎ ‎17. The purpose of this passage is to ______.‎ ‎ A. give advice on health B. introduce new ways of body-building ‎ C. ask you to go to the center D. introduce ways to lose weight ‎18. If you want some exercises as well as relaxation after a busy day, you’ll go to the center and ______________.‎ ‎ A. learn anatomic and kinematic theory B. sleep on the special beds ‎ ‎ C. join in the gymnastic exercises D. buy a special card ‎19. Tom Everest who keeps a “Lazy-bone” fitness card can go to the center ______ this week.‎ ‎ A.11:‎30 a.m. Monday B.11:30 p.m. Monday ‎ ‎ C.10:‎00 a.m. Tuesday D.10:00 p.m. Tuesday ‎ ‎20. According to the passage, the center wants to show it is _____ .‎ ‎ A. the most convenient B. the largest ‎ ‎ C. the newest D. the most advanced 答案 CCAD Passage 6‎ When their parents were children, they imagined a future standing in front of a class of pupils or doing the rounds (巡诊) as a doctor.‎ ‎ But today’s British teenagers, a survey suggests, seem to have set their sights only on becoming the next Leona Lewis or Wayne Rooney.‎ ‎ Researchers questioned 3,000 teenagers about their ambitions and also asked parents about their youthful career hopes.‎ ‎ According to the survey, youngsters dream of a celebrity (明星) lifestyle, perhaps after finding fame through shows such as the X Factor, and of being actors or sports stars.‎ ‎ Copying the likes of Rooney and David Beckham was the top career ambition of today’s teenagers, cited (说到) by 12 percent.‎ ‎ Almost as many, 11 percent, wanted to be pop stars, and the same proportion (比例) dreamed of being actors.‎ ‎ The success of celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay is likely to explain why becoming a chef is now the dream of 5 percent, a career ambition which did not figure in the list of 25 years ago.‎ ‎ A quarter of a century back teaching was the top career choice, cited by 15 percent. These days the job is chosen by only 4 percent.‎ ‎ Of the traditional professions (职业), only law has risen in popularity.‎ ‎ The survey also suggests that more girls dream of becoming doctors and boys want careers as astronauts (宇航员) or firefighters.‎ ‎ Child psychologist (心理学家) Laverne Antrobus said the findings reflect today's celebrity culture and warned children against unrealistic dreams.‎ ‎ “Children see footballers, pop stars and actors on TV and their lives look exciting, glamorous (光鲜的) and fun,” she said. “It is hard for them to realize that they are the end product of a lot of ingredients including talent, determination and years of hard work. Wayne Rooney is not on the pitch (球场) by chance.”‎ ‎ As Antrobus pointed out, there is absolutely nothing wrong with children having big dreams, but “these have to be based on reality,” she said.‎ ‎ UK career ambitions of two generations Today % citing ‎1. sports star 12 2 .pop star 11 3. actor 11 4. astronaut 9‎ ‎5. lawyer 9 6. emergency services worker 7 7. medicine 6‎ ‎8. chef 5 9. teacher 4 10 .vet 3‎ ‎25 years ago % citing ‎1. teacher 15 2 .banking/ finance 9 3. medicine 7 4. scientist 6‎ ‎5. vet 6 6. lawyer 6 7. sports star 5 8. astronaut 4‎ ‎9. beautician/hairdresser 4 10. archaeologist 3 ‎ ‎21. The study suggests that today's British teenagers want to ______ sports stars, pop stars and actors. ‎ ‎ A. have the talent of B. work as hard as ‎ C. enjoy the celebrity lifestyles of D. become successful by chance like ‎22.Which of the following statements is TRUE? ‎ A. 12 percent of British teenagers surveyed wanted to become chefs.‎ B. 22 percent of British teenagers surveyed wanted to be pop stars or actors.‎ C. None of the traditional professions are favored by today's British teenagers, the survey suggests.‎ D. Teaching, though less popular, seems to remain one of the top career choices on the list.‎ ‎23. According to child psychologist Laverne Antrobus, the change in career ambitions suggested by the study ______. ‎ A. represents progress B. mirrors today's celebrity culture C. shows how materialistic youngsters are ‎ D. suggests British teenagers watch too much TV ‎24. What does the underlined sentence “Wayne Rooney is not on the pitch by chance.” mean?‎ A. Wayne Rooney does not get to play much today. ‎ B. Wayne Rooney didn't get into sport by chance.‎ C. Wayne Rooney doesn't believe in luck when he is playing.‎ D. Wayne Rooney didn't become successful by luck.‎ ‎25. The expert quoted in the article believes ______.‎ A. there's no point in teenagers having dream ‎ B. it is wrong to desire to live the life of a celebrity C. young Britons have the same ambitions as their parent D. children should set practical goals when they think of their career 答案 CBBDD Passage 7‎ Austin Children’s Museum ‎ This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.‎ Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am~ 5:00 pm ‎ On Sunday, 12:00 am ~ 5:00 pm Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701‎ Phone: 512-4722499‎ Brooklyn Children’s Museum Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits，workshops and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos(名家)。‎ Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am ~ 5:00 pm Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213‎ Phone: 718-7354400 ‎ Children’s Discovery Museum This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created ‎ worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with street lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.‎ Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am~ 5:00 pm ‎ On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.‎ Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110‎ Phone: 408-2985437‎ Children’s Museum of Indianapolis ‎ This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium ( additional fee),the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits. The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.‎ Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am ~ 5:00 pm Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.‎ Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208‎ Phone: 317-3343322‎ ‎26. Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?‎ ‎ A. Austin Children’s Museum. B. Brooklyn Children’s Museum.‎ ‎ C. Children’s Discovery Museum. D. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. ‎ ‎27. If you want to see how pumps can move water through a reservoir system, you should visit the museum in ___.‎ ‎ A. Texas B. New York C. California D. Indiana ‎28. After entering the museum, you need to pay an additional fee to see ___.‎ ‎ A. the Center for Exploration B. the Space Quest Planetarium ‎ ‎ C. the Global City exhibit D. Waterworks ‎29. The purpose of writing this passage is to ___.‎ ‎ A. ask adults to visit museums ‎ ‎ B. compare some museums and decide which one is the best ‎ C. introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children ‎ D. introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners 答案 ACBC Passage 8‎ The Writers' Strike：Making the Best of the Worst ‎ By now you are probably feeling the effects of the TV writers’ strike-the decision of television writers to stop working．With few new TV shows，I present to you a list of shows available on DVD worth your viewing time to keep you going during this painful period·‎ ‎ Arrested Development is one of the funniest and most clever shows ever to have appeared on network TV. With a most perfect cast(全体演员)，the show sets out to cover the daily happenings of the Bluth family，a group of selfish staff who manage to still put family first.‎ For more comedy goodness，I recommend one of the sharpest comedies to have ever broadcast．30 Rock．Starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin，two stars with impressive comic timing, the show gives you a glimpse into the making of a sketch show ‎ ‎(幽默短剧),similar to Saturday Nigth Live, from the funny writers to the self-centered cast all the way up to the boss.‎ If you are looking for something more serious, or perhaps Friday Night lights might be more to your liking , If you are a fan of football, this show is probably for you. If you are a fan of great drama, both soapy and serious, this show is probably for you, If you are a fan of good-looking people, this show is definitely for you .‎ If those shows were not enough for you, might I recommend a show with a more heart-pounding excitement? The Amazing Race, after twelve seasons, still remains one of the most exciting shows on TV, Teams of two travel the globe with little to no money and experience far-out adventures in an attempt to remain the last team standing.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎30．If you are fond of soapy TV shows，you will probably choose to watch ‎ ‎ A．Fridav Night Lights B．30 Rock ‎ C．the Amazing Race D．Saturday Night Live ‎31．From the DVD shows listed above，we can learn that　　　‎ ‎ A．two teams won the amazing race ‎ B．football fans enjoy the Amazing Race ‎ C．the Bluths care about their family though selfish ‎ D．30 Rock and Saturday Night Live have nothing in common ‎32．The author writes the passage to tell us that ‎ ‎ A．the effects of the TV writers’ strike are great ‎ B．the strike puts TV shows in the worst situation ‎ C．watching DVD is a good choice during the strike ‎ D．we should choose DVD shows according to our tastes ‎33．The passage is most probably taken from ‎ ‎ A．a book review B．a newspaper C. a film poster D．a DVD menu 答案 ACCB Passage 9‎ Safety and Security Procedures Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions. ‎ YOUR VEHICLE Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss. ‎ TRAVELING Be observant (机警) when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Don’t display large amounts of cash. ‎ GUEST ROOM SECURITY For additional security use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precaution (预防措施), please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A one-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification. If there is any doubt about the person’s identity, please contact the Front Desk. ‎ SAFETY BOXES ‎ Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over $200. ‎ KEYS Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out. ‎ REPORTING ‎ Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.‎ FIRE ‎ Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator. ‎ ‎34. The suggestions are most probably from ______. ‎ ‎ A. a hotel manager B. a police officer ‎ ‎ C. an experienced traveler D. a tour guide ‎ ‎35. Which of the following is TRUE? ‎ ‎ A. It is advised to travel to places where there are few people. ‎ ‎ B. The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose. ‎ ‎ C. Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong. ‎ ‎ D. You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.‎ ‎36. If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should ______.‎ ‎ A. let the person in after you have got his/her name ‎ B. open the door to check the person’s ID card ‎ C. call the Front Desk to make sure ‎ D. contact the local police for assistance ‎37. What does the underlined part “In the unlikely event of a fire” mean? ‎ ‎ A. In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible.‎ ‎ B. If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.‎ ‎ C. In case a fire happens in a public building.‎ ‎ D. If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.‎ 答案 34.A 35.D 36.C 37.A Passage 10‎ ‎ ‎ Dear Customers,‎ I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read — as I relax into the chair, I also relax into the author’s words, stories, and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author’s world.‎ Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Mindle, a wireless, portable reading device with instant access to more than 90,000 books, magazines, and newspapers.‎ We’ve been working on Mindle for more than three years. Our top design objective was for Mindle to disappear in your hands — to get out of the way — so you can enjoy your reading. We also wanted to go beyond the physical book. Mindle is wireless, so whether you’re lying in bed or riding a train, you can think of a book, and have it in less than 60 seconds. No computer is needed — you do your reading directly from the device.‎ We chose the same wireless technology used in advanced mobile phones. But unlike mobile phones, there are no monthly wireless bills, no service or data plans, and no yearly contracts. There is no software to install. We want you to get lost in your reading and not in the technology.‎ Mindle uses a new kind of display called electronic paper. Sharp and natural with no strong light, reading on Mindle is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Mindle weighs only 10.3 ounces — less than a paperback — but can carry two hundred books.‎ Enjoy learning about Mindle and many thanks!‎ ‎38. This passage most probably is a (n) _____.‎ A. advertisement B. news story ‎ C. lab report D. letter of thanks ‎39. From the passage we learn that Mindle is a device（设备） which _____.‎ A. has neither wires nor weight B. is operated by a computer C. disappears while you read D. can find a book within one minute ‎40. With the device, the reader is able to _____.‎ A. enjoy reading when driving a car B. improve reading skills C. gain access to free software D. get rid of heavy books made of paper ‎ ‎41. Different from mobile phones, Mindle _____.‎ A. has a much more friendly screen B. can work in the absence of electricity C. doesn’t involve regular fees D. is wireless and can be used anywhere 答案 ADDC Passage 11‎ Wednesday, October 29, 2008 ‎ The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges. ‎ In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African-American school and killing 14 of them. ‎ Another crime was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama.‎ ‎ According to their affidavits（口供）, the suspects’ “final act of violence” would be when they attacked Obama while wearing white suits and top hats and driving “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the windows.” ‎ The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee. According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend. Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power. ‎ Schlesselman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his Myspace page. He further wrote: “I’m white. I’m proud. I get angry. I like guns.” ‎ Cowart also had a Myspace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”. On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than to live forever begging on your knees.” ‎ Some have questioned the pair’s ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party. ‎ ‎“We honestly don’t know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the kind of plan that they talked about,” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United States Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times. “But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is.” ‎ Cowart and schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursday. ‎ ‎12. The passage is mainly about _______.‎ ‎ A. Americans’ attitudes towards Barack Obama ‎ B. two young men planning to commit violence ‎ C. the violence in the ‎United States ‎ D. the disadvantages of the Internet ‎13. From the passage, we can know that the two young men _______.‎ ‎ A. shot 14 students in an African-American school ‎ B. came from the state of ‎Tennessee ‎ C. were proud of Barack Obama ‎ D. have not been sentenced yet ‎14. Which of the following shows the right order of the events?‎ ‎ a. The two suspects were arrested.‎ ‎ b. The two suspects will be tried in the court.‎ ‎ c. Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet.‎ ‎ d. Malcolm Wiley was interviewed by The New York Times.‎ ‎ A. a; b; c; d B. d; c; b; a C. c; a; d; b D. c; a; b; d ‎15. What can we infer from the news?‎ ‎ A. The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man.‎ ‎ B. Most of the white people in the United States don’t like Barack Obama.‎ ‎ C. The two young men planned to shoot President Barack Obama.‎ ‎ D. The two young men were innocent in fact.‎ 答案 BDCA Passage 12‎ Advertising means to draw people’s attention to something. It is a central feature of our lives. Sales depend upon it. So does our knowledge of what is available. Read the following adverts and see how much you understand them.‎ ‎16. About what they advertise, we can safely say that .‎ A. Adverts（I）and（Ⅲ）advertise two products B. Adverts（Ⅲ）and（IV）advertise services C. Adverts（II）and（Ⅲ）advertise beliefs ‎ D. Adverts（I）and（IV）provide jobs ‎17．How many adverts are trying to be price competitive?‎ A. 1 B. ‎2 ‎ C. 3 D. 4‎ ‎18．Which of the following statements about the adverts above is NOT true?‎ A. A newspaper uses one of them in its own newspaper.‎ B. All of them advertise for the largest number of customers.‎ C. All of them list the prices.‎ D. All of them have included contact information.‎ ‎19．From these examples of adverts, we can conclude that .‎ A. some adverts are provided by newspapers free of charge.‎ B. newspaper is the most common means of advertising.‎ C. advertising is an expensive business.‎ D. adverts should appeal to customers.‎ 答案 BBCD Passage 13‎ SPORTS EVENTS BASKETBALL:‎ Central Sports Centre. City Road.‎ All Stars vs Rockets, Saturday 8: 30 p.m. $12‎ Northerners vs Tigers, Sunday noon $14 ‎ BUSHWALKING(越野走)：‎ Meet at Wanda Station, Saturday 9:‎00 a.m. sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary‎ ‎Mountains. $7, ph 5432‎ Meet at Westley Station, Sunday 9:‎00 a.m. sharp for a full day walk to Wombak‎ ‎Valley. $5, ph 341-8643. Bring your own lunch.‎ FOOTBALL:‎ St Martins Sports Centre St Martins vs Doonsberg, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $8‎ Eastside Central vs Light Hill, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $8‎ Neill‎ ‎Park‎ Recreation Centre Neill Park vs Robinson, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $11‎ Essen‎ vs Springwood, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $11‎ LAWN BOWLS(草坪滚木球）：‎ Tans Town B.C Tans Town vs White Vale, Saturday 9:00 p.m. $10‎ Wake Hill B.C.‎ Wake Hill vs Colls, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $9‎ ‎14. According to the passage, the most popular time for the sporting events may be ______.‎ ‎ A. Sat 8:30 pm B. Sun noon C. Sat 2:00 pm D. Sun 2:00 pm ‎15. The purpose of the passage is to let people _______.‎ ‎ A. compare the prices of the matches ‎ ‎ B. find the nearest place to watch a match ‎ C. spend their money on these matches wisely ‎ D. know the sport matches and come to watch them ‎16. You may find the passage most probably in a ______.‎ ‎ A. handbook B. notice ‎ C. magazine about ball matches D. newspaper about match reviews ‎17. If you have $18, you can go to watch both ______.‎ ‎ A. Walk Hill vs Colls and Essen vs Springwood ‎ ‎ B. St Matins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs Tigers ‎ C. Neill‎ ‎Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light Hill ‎ D. All Stars vs Rockets and the bushwalking at Westley Station 答案 CDBD Passage 14‎ SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Captain Good Fellow Do you enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.‎ Walking Tour of the Town Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!‎ Films at the Museum Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.‎ International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and inexpensive. From noon to 5:00 p.m.‎ Take me out to the Ballgame It’s October, and tonight is the last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold …. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.‎ Do you want to hear “the Zoo”?‎ ‎“The Zoo”, the popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U.S.‎ concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City‎ ‎College.‎ ‎18. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food at ________.‎ ‎ A. Central Park on Saturday B. the ballgame outside ‎ C. 5:‎00 in the afternoon D. the front entrance of City Hall ‎19. You can see movies at ________.‎ ‎ A. the City College B. the Central Park ‎ ‎ C. the City Theatre D. the Museum Theatre ‎20. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget ________.‎ ‎ A. your worries B. your comfortable shoes ‎ C. your beautiful walk D. your learning about local history ‎21. “The Zoo” is ________.‎ ‎ A. a park with lots of animals B. a first concert from the ‎US C. a music group from Australia D. a popular rock band from ‎Europe 答案 ADBC Passage 15‎ From:‎ ‎‎ IP Address:‎ ‎193.252.22.118 (originates from France)‎ Date:‎ Mon, 02-Feb-2009 09:37:04am Attachment:‎ ‎(No attachment)‎ Subject:‎ ‎ PLEASE REPLY BACK.‎ Message:‎ CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL. FROM THE DESK OF: MR. JOSEPH YANA. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) BURKINA-FASO. Dear Sir / Madam, I am the Bill and Exchange (assistant) Manager of the African Development Bank, MR. JOSEPH YANA. In my department I discovered an abandoned sum of USD$9.‎900.000 in an account that belongs to one of our foreign customer who died along with his wife and two children in July ‎2000 in a plane crash. Since we got information about his death, we have been expecting his next of kin(近亲属) to come over and claim his money, but unfortunately we learnt that all his supposed next of kin or relation died alongside with him in the plane crash leaving nobody behind for the claim. It is therefore upon this discovery that I in my department now decided to make this business proposals to you and release the money to you as next of kin or relation since nobody is coming for it and we don't want this money to go into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The banking law and guidelines here says that if such money remains unclaimed after ten years, the money will be transferred into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. ‎ ‎ The request of foreigner in this transaction is necessary because our late customer was a foreigner. We agree that 30% of this money will be for you as foreigner partner, 5% will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 65% would be for me, after which I shall visit your country for disbursement(开支) according to the percentages indicated. Therefore to enable the immediate transfer of this fund to you as arranged, you must apply first to the bank, and send your account number, your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and location where the money will be sent. Upon receiving your reply, I will send to you by fax or e-mail the text of the application which you shall retype and fax to us. Trusting to receive your urgent reply through my alternative Email : jyana96 @ yahoo.co.id Best regards. MR. JOSEPY YANA.‎ ‎16. The person who received this e-mail message was probably______.‎ A. Me B. Just one of MILLIONS of lucky e-mail users world-wide.‎ C. You D. All of the above ‎17. A foreigner who receives this letter should ________.‎ A. be a close relative of the dead.‎ B. send hundreds of dollars to Africa C. go to African Development Bank for the wealth D. not take it seriously.‎ ‎18. Which of the following is true according to the text?‎ A. Many millionaires died in the plane crash.‎ B. Any money unclaimed will be given to a poor foreigner.‎ C. the division of the money seems quite reasonable.‎ D. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK doesn’t exist at all.‎ ‎19. A person who believes “__________” will fall into it.‎ A. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. B. There's no such thing as a free lunch.‎ C. All rivers run into the sea D. A short cut is often a wrong cut 答案 DDCA