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2006年高考总复习（上海卷） 29阅读理解(Reading)全真试题应用文 01Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first) jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America. jargon 1. n. speech that doesnt make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon. jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday . javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz records jennet n. a small Spanish horse 1. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 42. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 43. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence? Dont give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.A. rhythmic beatsB. a type of musicC. meaningless talkD. a kind of dance记叙文03Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years, but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.During the interview, Mr. Petri said, “Youre just the kind of person we need here. Youre being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. Im sure we can find a place for you in our organization.” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said, “Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?”This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right: she was being wasted in this job.“Look,” she said angrily, “if you dont like the way I work, I dont need to stay here. Ill go where Im appreciated! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office.That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, “What do you think?”“Well,” said Maria carefully, “are you sure about the other job?”“Well, not exactly, but”Maria continued, “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Mrs. Kenny if you need one?”“A recommendation?from Mrs. Kenny?” hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.“Martha, I hope you didnt burn your bridges.” Maria said. “I think I would have handled it differently.”1. Martha is unhappy in her job because _.A. she has not advancedB. the work is not significantC. her supervisor is younger than sheD. there is too much work with little payment2. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A. At her supervisors criticism, Martha lost her temper.B. Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job.C. Marthas interview with the director was on her lunch hour.D. Martha got the name of the director through her cousin.3. The phrase “the last straw” probably refers to _.A. the last opportunity B. the straw that saves Marthas lifeC. the last reminderD. the final unpleasant thing4. What does Maria think of Marthas decision?A. Martha has handled the matter properly.B. Martha shouldnt have set the bridge on fire.C. Martha should have found a new job before leaving.D. Martha shouldnt have lost her temper with her supervisor说明文人物纪实 05Britains oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse. Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling =1/20 pound) return from Swansea too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “he said. During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistlestop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament (国会). The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “I dont like the chair business people will so think I am getting old,” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicizedno alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped, “Im glad to see theyve given me a return ticket. “ 1. Its reported that Mr. Evanss healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _.A. wine drinking B. proper smokingC. mild temperD. sense of humor2. Which of the following statements is true?A. A single trip from Mr. Evanss house to the White City used to be ten shillings. B. The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.C. He appreciated peoples arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit D. Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century. 3. The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means _. A. to make a witty remark B. to express a happy messageC. to make a wish D. to tell a joke4. What might be the best title for this passage? A. 110-year-old Tourist B. Secret for Long and Healthy LifeC. Free Return Ticket D. Sightseeing in London说明文自然科学 05Equipped only with a pair of binoculars (双筒望远镜) and ready to spend long hours waiting in all weathers for a precious glance of a rare bullfinch (红腹灰雀). Britains birdwatchers had long been supposed to be lovers of a minority sport. But new figures show birdwatching is fast becoming a popular pastime, with almost three million of us absorbed in our fluttering feathered friends.Devoted birdwatchers, those prepared to travel thousands of miles for a sighting of a rare Siberian bird, are fast being joined by a new breed of follower whose interest is satiated by watching a few finches (雀科鸣鸟) on a Sunday walk or putting up a bird-box in the back garden.“Almost three million UK birdwatchers is certainly possible if you include everyone with only a casual interest,” Stephen Moss said in his newly published bookA Bird in the Bush: a Social History of Birdwatching which records the pursuit from the rich Victorian Englishmans love of shooting rare birds to the less offensive observational tendencies of birdwatchers today.Television wildlife programs have helped to fuel the new trend. Last summer, BBC 2s Britain Goes Wild was a surprise success. It pulled in three million viewers and led to bird-houses selling out across the UK as 45,000 people promised to put up a box.Birdwatchers networking system first came to the attention of the nation in 1989, when a birdwatcher caught sight of the first Vermivora chrysopteraa golden-winged songbird from North Americato be seen in Britain. He put a message out on the network service Birdline, and next day 3,000 birdwatchers proved the full pull of a truly rare bird as they visited the Tesco car park in Kent, where it had settled. Today, birdwatchers can log on to www.birdline.co.uk or have news of the latest sightings texted to their phones.“Multimillion-pound spending on binoculars, bird food and boxes point to the increasing numbers of birdwatchers,” said David Cromack, the editor of Bird Watching magazine, “The number of people involved is so big that they have great potential to influence government decisions affecting the environment.”1. The word “satiated” in paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_”.A. affectedB. sharedC. satisfiedD. narrowed2. What happened after the message of seeing a Vermivora chrysoptera was put on the network? A. Birdwatchers helped the rare bird settle in Kent. B. Large numbers of birdwatchers went to view the bird. C. Many birdwatchers logged on to the website for details. D. Birdwatchers showed their determination to protect the rare bird.3. Which of the following CANNOT be true according to the passage? A. Television wildlife programs started the popular pastime of birdwatching. B. The network service has contributed to the rapid development of birdwatching. C. Birdwatching in Britain was long considered a sport with a small group of followers. D. The current situation of birdwatching may promote the protection of the environment.4. The passage mainly tells us about _ in UK.A. the history of birdwatchingB. a growing passion for birdwatchingC. the impact of media on birdwatchingD. birdwatching as a popular expensive sport论述文 04We are all interested in equality, but while some people try to protect the school and examination system in the name of equality, other, still in the name of equality, want only to destroy it. Any society which is interested in equality of opportunity and standards of achievement must regularly test its pupils. The standards may be changedno examination is perfectbut to have to tests or examinations would mean the end of equality and of standards. There are groups of people who oppose this view and who do not believe either in examinations or in any controls in school or on teachers. This would mean that everything would depend on luck since every pupil would depend on the efficiency, the values and the purpose of each teacher. Without examinations, employers will look for employees from the highly respected schools and from families known to them a form of favoritism will replace equality. At the moment, the bright child from an ill-respected school can show certificates to prove he or she is suitable for a job, while the lake of certificate indicates the unsuitability of a dull child attending a well-respected school. This defend of excellence and opportunity would disappear if examinations were taken away, and the bright child form a poor family would be a prisoner of his or her schools reputation, unable to compete for employment with the child from the favored school. The opponents of the examination system suggest that examinations are an evil force because they show differences between pupils. According to these people, there must be no special, different, academic class. They have even suggested that there should be no form of difference in sport or any other area: all jobs or posts should be filled by unsystematic selection. The selection would be made by people who themselves are probably selected by some computer.1. The word “favoritism” is used to describe the phenomenon that _.A. bright children also need certificates go get satisfying jobs.B. children from well-respected schools tend to have good jobsC. poor children with certificates are favored in job markets D. children attending ordinary schools achieve great success2. What would happen if exams were taken away according to the author?A. Schools for bright children would lose their reputation.B. There would be more opportunities and excellence.C. Children from poor families would be able to change their schools.D. Childrens job opportunity would be affected by their school reputation.3. The opponents of the examination system will agree that _.A. jobs should not be assigned by systematic selectionB. computers should be selected to take over many jobsC. special classed is necessary to keep the school standardsD. schools with academic subjects should be done away with4. The passage mainly focuses on _.A. schools and certificatesB. examination and equalityC. opportunity and employment D. standards and reputation巩固与提高（一）RESUMEDOUGLAS V. FERNETTIAddress: 636 Rugar StreetJoliet, Illinois60451Date of Birth: June 5, 1960Height: 6 Weight: 195 lbs. Health: ExcellentPhone: 309 876 0012 Married: Helen Son: Jim (2)EXPERIENCE 1978 to 1983:Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.Began as an apprentice and became accomplished journey-man pattern maker.1983 to Present:Joliet Bridge Company, Joliet, Illinois.Promoted to Forman, Pattern Division. Responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel, maintaining work schedules and making assignments, maintaining stock inventories, and supervising two apprentices.PERSONAL ACTIVITIESFrom 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high school education. Received H.S. Diploma from the State University of Illinois in 1983. Since 1983 have attended evening classes at Joliet Community College. Have completed eighteen semester hours credit with nine hours in personnel management. Other activities include regular church attendance, member of ELKS, and help with Little League.PERSONAL STATEMENTAlthough I have been very happy at Joliet Bridge and have had excellent opportunity, it is necessary that I relocate my family due to my sons allergies (过敏症). In this respect, desire a position in the Southwest United States. Am willing to consider a position as a pattern maker, tool and die maker, or as a supervisor. My major attributes are my reliability and loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.REFERENCESReferences are available upon request.1. What does Douglas do at present in Joliet Bridge Company?A. Pattern maker. B. Leader of Pattern Division.C. Member of ELKS. D. Apprentice.2. What was Douglas doing in 1982?A. Working in Joliet Bridge Company B. Studying at Joliet Community CollegeC. Helping with Little LeagueD. A, B and C3. Why does Douglas want to leave Joliet Bridge Company?A. Because he is not satisfied with his present job.B. Because he has not been successful in the company.C. Because he does not get along well with his colleagues.D. Because his son is not used to the weather in Illinois.4. If you want to know the age of Douglas son, what can you do?A. Write to 636 Rugar Street. B. Telephone 309 876-0012C. Ask his wife Helen. D. Find it in the resume（二）Types of Insurancehealth insurance -pays for hospital treatmentlife insurance -you put money into the scheme (方案) which pays out when you die building and contents -to cover the direct effects of an accident or disaster e.g. a fire or a floodmotor vehicle insurance -covers damages to any of the firms motor vehiclesemployers liability (责任) -covers accidents or illnesses that happen as a result of employees workpublic liability insurance -this covers any accident which might happen to the general public. e.g. when they are visiting a companys premises. （建筑物及周围土地）All companies must have this insurance by duct liability-covers accidents or injuries as a result of using the productbad debts insurance -covers the risk of customers not paying for the foodskey man cover -this is taken out to cover the risk of death of a senior figure e.g. the managing directorgoods in transit insurance -covers goods while they are being moved around1. Mr. Smith is a managing director of a big company. His company has to take out _ according to the law. A. bad debts insuranceB. health insurance C. key man cover insuranceD. public liability insurance2. “Goods in transit insurance” seems the most necessary to _ among the following.A. a bus companyB. a shipping company C. a taxi companyD. a travel agency3. Jack has just moved into his newly-bought house. He might be most interested in _ now.A. buildings and contents insuranceB. employers liabilityC. motor vehicle insuranceD. product liability（三）This is time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.Littleton Childrens HomeWe dont want your money, but childrens toys, books and clothes in good condition would be very welcome.Alsowe are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so muchwill you share it?Phone Sister Thomas on 55671.Childrens HospiceWe look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts of money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need story books and toys suitable for quiet game