新视野快速阅读B1 Unit2(洪丽娜).doc

Unit 2I. Directions: Read the following passages, and then select the best choice for each of the questions or incomplete statements.Passage 1快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分42秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录： I have been hearing impaired (听力弱的)all my life. By the time I was five years old, putting on hearing aids in the morning was just as normal as brushing my teeth.However, I never believed that it should limit my success in any way. During my 17 years, I have met many people who dont know about hearing disabilities and deal with this by stereotyping （对某人有成见）me. My classmates told me something was wrong with my brain. My teachers would not let me sit past the second row because they worried I would not be able to hear. My “learning expert” tried toteach me sign language, though I had no need for it. People tend to speak lounder than normal when they see my thick plastic hearing aids in my ears. Almost every mouth I hear someone say that hearing aids are for old people. However, my haring disability has made me a stronger person. Because I wear hearing aids, I have to prove that I am not physically or mentally limited. I have to work harder and earn top grades in school toearn the respect of my teachers. In sports, Ive had to score more points to prove I am not physically challenged. I still dont know a word of sign language. I consider myself no different form anyone else. I wear hearing aids, but I can hear without them. And I am not “half deaf.” With my hearing aids on, I can hear just as well as anyone else. I truly believe I would not be the strong and ambitious person I am today if I did not have the hearing disability.(Words: 274)1. When I was very young, hearing aids _.A) made my life difficultB) became a part of my lifeC) limited my successD) hurt my feelings2. Which of the following is NOT the stereotyped view?A) My classmates thought something went wrong with my brain.B) My teachers had me sit at the back of the classroom.C) People spoke louder than normal to me. D) Someone said hearing aids were for old people.3. Para. 3 shows that the effects of my hearing disability on me are _ .A) comfortingB) encouragingC) troublingD) damaging4. According to Para. 4, the writer doesnt _.A) think he or she is specialB) like deaf people C) learn sign language wellD) hear clearly with hearing aids5. How does the writer feel about the publics attitude toward hearing disabilities?A) The public is worried.B) The pubic is critical.C) The public is helpful.D) The public looks down upon people with hearing disabilites.Passage 2快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分54秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录：A store owner was tacking（钉住）a sign above his door that read “Puppies For Sale.” A little boy appeared under the store owners sign. “How much are you going to sell the puppies for?” he asked. The store owner replied, “Anywhere from $30 to $50.”The little boy reached his in his pocket and pulled out some change. “I have $2.37,” he said. “Can I please look at them?”The store owner whistled and five tiny balls of fur ran out. One puppy was falling far behind. Immediately the little boy single out the limping puppy and said, “Whats wrong with the little dog?”The store owner explained that the little pubby didnt have a hip socket（臀骨臼）. The little boy became excited and said, “Thats the little puppy I want to buy.”The store owner said, “No, you dont want to buy that little dog. But if you really want him, Ill just give him to you.”The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owners eyes and said, “I dont want you to give him to me. The little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and Ill pay the full price. In fact, Ill give you $2.37 now and 50 cents a mont until I have him all paid for.”The store owner said, “This little dog is never going able to run and jump like the other puppies.”To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to show a badly twisted（扭曲的）, disabled left leg supported by a big metal brace（支撑物）. He looked up at the store owner and softly replied, “Well, I dont run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands.”(Words: 292)1. The boy is able to offer something to the little puppy that no one else can, Whats that?A) A good home.B) A high price. C) Care and understanding.D) A big metal brace.2. Upon the boys request, the store owner _ .A) asked for his reasonB) laughed at his silly voiceC) persuaded him to buy the other dogsD) suggested that he take the dog free of charge3. When the store owner offered to give the puppy to the boy, the boy was upset because _.A) he did not really like the puppy B) he hated to accept things freeC) he had enough money with himD) he thought the puppy had its value and should not be given away free4. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?A) The little boy was disabled.B) The little boy bought the dog for fun.C) The store owner couldnt understand the little boy.D) The store owner didnt sell the dog to the little boy.5. The best title for the passage is _ .A) Store Owner and His DogsB) Little Boy and Disabled DogC) A Dog in Need D) Little Boys Best FriendII. Directions: Read the following passages, and then fill in the blanks with the missing information.Passage 3快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分45秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录：Cyril Prout was a very vain man and spent a great deal of time looking at himself in the mirror.He even went to the barber shop every week to have his hair dyed(染色). Although he was nearly fifty, he didnt want people to know his age, so he did not want to have any gray hair.He also spent most of his money on clothes and bought his clothes from the most expenshive shops.Cyril believed that every woman thought he was handsome and would like to be his friend. One day he bought a new shirt from a high-fashion mens shop. It was very expensive and made of brightly colored material. It was the kind of shirt Cyril loved.When he got home and took it out the box, he found a note pinned to it. The note said, “Please write to me and send me a photograph of yourself.” The note was signed “Marily Armstrong” and there was an address to write to.Cyril immediately wrote to Marilyn, telling her all about himself. Then he put a photograph of himself in the evelope-a very old one- and sent it off.A week passed and then he received a reply. He opened it quickly, hoping there would be a photographt of a beautiful woman inside and that she would agree to meet him.Although the letter was from Marilyn Armstrong, it was very disappointing to Cyril.“Dear Cyril,” he read, “Thank you for writing to me. I work in the factory that made the shirt you bought. Everyone here just wanted to find out what kind of fool would buy such an awful shirt.”(Words: 278)1. “A vain man” refers to someone who _ .2. As means to keep himeself attractive, Cyril _ .3. From the passzge we know Cyril liked shirts which were _ .4. From Marilyns letter, Cyril expected to get _ .5. Marilyn was only interested in finding out _ .Passage 4快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分43秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录：Terry Wiltshire was a truck driver. He drove a huge truck from one end of the country to the other and ate most of his meals in roadside cafes.On one occasion, he drove up to a caf and parked his truck. Then he went insde, and ordered a meal.Terry was eating when three bikers came into the caf. They were big, rough men who rode motorcycles. They had tattoos（文身）on their arms.The bikers saw Terry sitting alone at a table eating his meal. They decided to have some fun with him.The biggest biker walked up to him and said, “Buy us a meal.” Terry shook his head, “Im sorry. I dont buy meals for people I dont know.”“Then well soon make you know us,” the leader of the bikers said, and pushed Terry.Another one of the bikers took Terrys food away from him and began eating it himself.The third biker picked up Terrys cup of coffee and poured it all over Terrys head.All this time, Terry said nothing and let the bikers do what they liked.When they were bored with their “fun”, they walked away from him to another table. Then Terry stood up and left the caf and drove away in his truck. A waitress went to the bikers table to get their order. “Did you see that man?” the leader of the bikers said. “What a coward! He just sat there while we pushed him around. He wasnt much of a man, was he?”“No,” the waitress said, “and he wasnt much of a driver either. He just drove his truck over three motorcycles.”(Words: 275)1. Terry had most of his meals in roadside cafs because _.2. The three bikers made fun of Terry because he _ .3. Terry _ when he was being pushed around.4. Terry _ to teach the three bikers a lesson.5. The words of the waitress showed that she _.Passage 5快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分17秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录：It was a sunny morning. My mum was in the bathroom brushing her teeth. “Wait!” I called excitedly. As I stood beside her, looking into the mirror, I noticed something was very different.“Finally!” I cheered. I was finally talled than my mother!Being tall is exciting for me. It allows me to feel important. I had checked every couple of days to see if I had finally grown taller than her. So today was a great day!My mum is of above-average height. She often uses her height when disciplining（严格要求）me. “Go to your room!” a loud voice would shout from above. I felt helpless and inferior（自卑的）. As I grew up and wanted more freedom, she would simply stare me down, saying I was not yet old enough.Through all the argumetns at the beginning of my teenage years, she wouldgive me her overpowering（压倒性的）look, stand up tall, and tell me that I was wrong. “When youre a mother, youll understand,” she would say. Of course, I certainly knew that to get respect I would have to grow taller- not become a mother. So, finally, I was taller than her. Things have changed. My mother and I dont really argue any more. We share stories and tell jokes. We think about the good things that have happened and are about to come.Maybe its because Ive grown in more important ways.(Words:236)( ) 1. I called excitedly one morning because I noticed something different with my mother.( ) 2. I wanted to be taller than my sister. ( ) 3. I dared not disobeyed my mums order when I was young.( ) 4. I used to believe growing taller was more important than anything else.( ) 5. Mum treated me as an equal after I grew taller than her.Passage 6快速阅读自查表阅读和练习应完成的时间：4分35秒实际完成时间：做对的练习题数记录：Edgar wondered why he didnt have many friends. The reason was he was always taking, never giving. People soon got tired of that.One day, Edgar told Bill, “Id like to give a party on Saturday. Id like to invite you and Martha.”“Thanks, Edgar. Wed be happy to come.”“Perhaps youd be willing to bring your violin. You and Martha sing well together. Im sure everyone will want you to sing for us.”“Wed be gald to sing. Well try to learn a few new songs between now and Saturday. We can start practicing this evening.”“Good! Dont forget to practice You Are My Sunshine. Thats the one I like best. I want you to be sure to sing that one.”That was how Edgar began to plan his party. Next, he asked another friend, Betty, to bring a cake. “You make the best cake in the world, Betty, and I prefer to eat your cake than have one from the bakery.”Edgar invited severy other friends to come to his party. He did not forget to ask somethi