大学英语阅读理解2011-11-08.docx

【作业名称】：大学英语阅读理解2011-1. 【发布班级】：园林本11一_田宁_. 【发布老师】：林丽清 【作业期限】：11-11-08/12-02-29 Passage 1The nuclear age in which the human race is living, and may soon be dying, began for the general public with the dropping of an atom bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. But for nuclear scientists and for certain American authorities, it had been known for some time that such a weapon was possible. Work towards making it had been begun by the United States, Canada and Britain very soon after the beginning of the Second World War. The existence of possibly explosive forces in the nuclei of atoms had been known ever since the structure of atoms was discovered by Rutherford.An atom consists of a tiny core called the nucleus with attendant electrons circling round it. The hydrogen atom, which is the simplest and lightest, has only one electron. Heavier atoms have more and more as they go up the scale. The first discovery that had to do with what goes on in nuclei was radioactivity, which is caused by particles being shot out of the nucleus. It was known that a great deal of energy is locked up in the nucleus, but, until just before the outbreak of the Second World War, there was no way of releasing this energy in any large quantity. A revolutionary discovery was that, in certain circumstances, mass can be transformed into energy in accordance with Einsteins formula which states that the energy generated is equal to the mass lost multiplied by the square of the velocity of light.1. We learn from the passage that the A-bomb _. A brought about the nuclear age B is a terrible thing to the whole mankind C played a vital part in defeating the Japanese D was a wonderful invention2. According to the passage, an atom is heavy if _. A it has a large nucleus B it is radioactive C it has many electrons D its nucleus shoots out many particles3. A revolutionary discovery refers to _. A Rutherfords discovery B radioactivity C Einsteins formula D the nuclear age4. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in this passage?_ A It was not necessary to use A-bomb against the Japanese. B The nuclear age began with the atomic attack on Hiroshima in 1945. C Radioactivity was the first thing we learnt about the activities within the nuclei. D Atomic bombs were developed during the Second World War.5. Which do you think is the best title for the passage?_ A Mans Great Discovery B Role of Einsteins Formula C First Atom Bomb D The Birth of the Nuclear AgePassage 2A lawyer friend of mine has devoted herself to the service of humanity. Her special area is called public interest law.Many other lawyers represent only clients who can pay high fees. All lawyers have had expensive and highly specialized training, and they work long, difficult hours for the money they earn. But what happens to people who need legal help and cannot afford to pay these lawyers fees?Public interest lawyers fill this need. Patricia, like other public interest lawyers, earns a salary much below what some lawyers can earn. Because she is willing to take less money, her clients have the help they need, even if they can pay nothing at all.Some clients need legal help because stores have cheated them with faulty goods. Others are in unsafe apartments, or are threatened with eviction and have no place to go. Their cases are all called civil cases. Still others are accused of criminal acts, and seek those public interest lawyers who handle criminal cases. These are just a few of the many situations in which the men and women who are public interest lawyers serve to extend justice throughout our society.6. The word client (para. 2) means _B_. A one that has committed a crime B a person who needs and uses legal help C one who occupies property of another D a man who runs an inn or rooming house7. Public interest lawyers serve _D_. A only stores and landlords B criminals only C people who can pay high fees D people who can pay little or nothing8. Public interest law includes _C_. A civil cases only B criminal cases only C criminal and civil cases D wealthy clients cases9. According to the passage, Patricia as a public interest lawyer_B_. A tends to offer legal help to all the members of the whole society B is highly thought of by the author C never handles criminal cases D has got high salary for her professional career10. Which of the following is not a matter for a civil case?_C_ A A tenant is faced with eviction. B A landlord refuses to fix a dangerous staircase. C A burglar is arrested. D A store sells a faulty TV set.Passage 3It must have been around nine oclock when I drove back home from work because it was already dark. As I approached the gates I switched off the headlamps of the car so as to prevent the beam from swinging in through the window and waking Jack, who shared the house with me. But I neednt have bothered. I noticed that his light was still on, so he was awake anyway - unless hed fallen asleep while reading. I put the car away and went up the steps. Then I opened the door quietly and went to Jacks room. He was in bed awake but he didnt even turn towards me.Whats up, Jack? I said.For Gods sake dont make a noise, he said.The way he spoke reminded me of someone in pain who is afraid to talk in case he does himself a serious injury.Take your shoes off, Neville, Jack said.I thought that he must be ill and that I had better humour him to keep him happy. Theres a snake here, he explained. Its asleep between the sheets. I was lying on my back reading when I saw it. I knew that moving was out of the question. I couldnt have moved even if Id wanted to. I realized that he was in earnest. I was relying on you to call a doctor as soon as you came home, Jack went on. It hasnt bitten me yet but I darent do anything to upset it. It might wake up. Im sick of this, he said. I took it for granted that youd be home an hour ago.There was no time to argue or apologise for being late. I looked at him as encouragingly as I could and went out to telephone the doctor.11. When he got home, the author found that _C_. A Jack had fallen asleep while reading B Jack had been reading for some time C Jacks light was not turned off D Jack was ready to answer the door12. The author may best be described as being _A_. A calm B aggressive