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第二部分 阅读与理解练习题及答案AAirline companies are responsible for transporting your luggageIf you cannot recover it at the point of arrival, If you do not have this information，please label your luggage with the name and address of the institution you are to attend in CanadaIf none of these details are available，you can use CIDAs address(航空行李托运)1If you cant find your luggage at the point of arrival，airline companies will try to find it and Bdeliver it to where you live 2Before taking your air trip，you have to make sure Aof the restrictions on luggage3The charge for the excess luggage should be paid by_ Bthe passenger _.4In case you have no idea at all where to send your luggageyou can first send it to the address of_ D. the executing agency given in the Training Agreement provided you have the information5. The passage is mainly about CIDAs advice on_ Dthe transportation of your luggage_As far back as 700 BC，man has talked about children being cared for by wolves. Romulus and Remns，founders of ancient Rome，were said to have been brought up by wolves.（狼孩子）With great difficulty，the doctor was able to make the wolf-boy recognize and speak quite a few words.1According to the passageit is believed that_ Bthe unusual occurrence of wolf-children has existed for over twenty centunes _2. Except that the boy knew nothing about the relationships among human families，_ Cfour _facts could show that he was a wolf-child3The word“litter”in the first paragraph probably refers to_ Cnewly-born wolves_4. It took the doctor a long time to manage to get the wolf-child to_ A. retum to what it means to be a human being _.5Only after many long years of devoted and patient instruction did the doctor manage to_ C. get the boy to dress himself in clothes and feed himself as a human being does _. Abiket our and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat.&Sun)(周末赛事自行车、足球、攀岩)TimeDates：9-12am，August 26 and 27 Telephone：7143177，7144850，Wang Zhenhua1.The main purpose of announcing the above events(赛事及活动)is to give information about Cthings to do for the weckend _2If you take part in the bike tour，you will ride for_ D110. kilometres3The underlined word“leg”in“Bicycle tour and race”means“_ D.part of the tour_” 4What is special about the rock climbing competition? BYou can watch it without paying5.you want to find something to do for Saturday afternoon，which telephone number will you call? C5012372 After her husband had gone to work，Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroomShe was too excited to do any housework that morning(仿真7理查兹夫人准备参加化装舞会) But it was too late，the man let out a cry and jumped back several pacesWhen Mrs Richards walked towards him，he fled，closing the door heavily behind him1The reason for Mrs Richardss excitement that day was that Bshe was to attend an evening party _2Mrs Richards went downstairs with the costume on so as to Amake sure that the costume fitted her well3The man who was knocking at the door was_ Dan electricity man4. What did the man do after he knocked on the front door? CHe stepped directly towards the store-room5The man_ _and that made him cry out and run awayAthought he must have met a ghost“Are you the happiest man in the world?”When asked this question，most people would say no.They dont think they are the happiest of the people around them. As nothing is perfect.Anyone can be unhappyIt takes no courage or effort to be unhappyTrue happiness lies in struggling to be happy(仿真16讨论幸福)1.According to the author，most people would_ D. not think that they are the happiest in me world D2.The author thinks that people quite often compare themselves with _ Canyone we think is happier3.What is not true about the young man the author once met with ? B._ Everything goes effortlessly right for him4.After talking with the young man about the Internet，the author realise_A. that he is mistaken in thinking nothing unhappy existed in the latters life 5.The significant conclusion the author draws about happiness is that _ D. true happiness lies in struggling to be happy As our cell phones get smarte，smaller and faster，and enable users to connect at high speeds to the internetwho works in an 80-member law firm，which recently started giving its lawyers smart phones instead of laptops(仿真17手机与电脑)l.The author believes that the mobile phone has already turned into the next computer to some extent，since B.more and more of todays mobile phones have computer like features2PC supporters believe that_ D.mobile phones will not replace the computer _in the future 3.Fans ofthe mobile phones think_ C.new techniques will solve the limitations of the mobile phone _in the future4.In the sentence of the second paragraph,“but the figure has been doubling each year,the word figure refers to_ A.the five percent of the overall mobile phones market share5In America，the main buyers of the smart phones are _ C. business people _.A scientist who wants to predict the way in which consumers(消费者)will spend their money must study consumeer behaviorHe must obtain data both on the resources of consumers and on the motives that tend to encourage or discourage money spending.is based on a cor rect understanding of consumer psychology(心理). 仿13：学者必须研究消费者行为消费的传统假设-保持价格稳定的普遍生意策略是基于对消费者心理的正确理解的结论。 1.According to the passage，if one wants to predict the way consumers will spend their money,he should C.carry out investigations on consumer behavior and get data on consumer incomes and money spending motives2.According to Paragraph 2，one traditional assumption is that people with_ Cdecreasing _incomes borrow most 3According to Paragraph 2，research surveys have proved that_ B.rising prices may make people put off their purchase of certain things4From the results of the surveys，the writer of this article_ B. concludes that the consumers expect prices to remain stable5.Which of the following statements is always TRUE according to the surveys mentioned in the passage? CThe price condition has an influence on consumer behavior B Bill Cooper is portfolio(证券投资)manager of the $13 billion Value Trust Fundsone of the best mutual funds of the last decadeHe is the only fund manager to perform the best for nine years in a row（仿真自测1 比尔库珀证券投资成功的经验） When he got his first job in a bank，yet he knows clearly that is based on hard work1In the sentence of the first paragraph，“He is the only fund manager to perform the best for nine years in a row”，the phrase“for nine years in a row”means _ Cfor nine years running_.2It was Athrough his fathers explanation _that Bill learned his finance ABC when he was only nine years old3It was the idea that Done can make money through buying stocks that attracted the young boy4From the passage，we know that Bills success lies in his Bhard work _ _5Bill Cooper soon learnt after his graduation that a university degree C.only indicated that one was ready to start his career“But I just paid $1.69 forthis bottle of wine last week How come the priceis now $2.25? Whats going on?” When the demand for something is greater than the supply，prices go upWhen production costs，meaning the price of labor and machinery，rise，the producer adds this increase to the price of the wine. 仿6: 三个原因导致了酒价的上涨1From the first paragraph，we know that the speaker is Dcomplaining about the price2The three factors mentioned in the passage cause Bthe price of wine to go up _3The supply of wine has remained the same partly because_ Dthe production of wine has ceased to increase 4What does“production costs”refer to in the last paragraph?_ DThe cost of manpower and equipment5.The authors purpose of writing this passage is to Cexplain why the price of wine is rising Blocks of“highrise”flats have been built in large numbers in London and in many other big cities Shanghai and GuangzhouPerhaps we should also reconsider the idea too（仿真11。城市高层住宅问题） 1.There was a big housing problem after the Second World War Cin many big cities _ 2Blocks of“high-rise” flats were thought to be the ideal solution to the housing problem, because_ Dthey were built on less land and were able to house a lot more people3.The sentence“Hundreds of the vast blocks had been built before anyone began to doubt about whether they were good solutions or not”means A. it was not until hundreds of the vast blocks had been built，people began to doubt about whether they were good solutions or not _ 4The author takes a well-known British architect as an example to show us that_ B.even a well-known designer of the high-rises believes they are no good for people _. 5.What is the greatest danger for people living in a high-rise according to some experts? CDeveloping criminal tendencies.CCynthia Woolly is called the Michael Jordan of womens basketballWith the help and support of her mother，. Woolly saysShe believes that she is doing the right thing for the childrenTo her great happiness，all the children are doing very well at school（仿真4 辛西亚。沃利，美国女子职业篮球联盟的成员，照顾兄弟姐妹五个）1From the first Sentence of this passagewe know that Cynthia Woolly is_in America Dthe best professional woman basketball player2Cynthia Woolly is now Athe team leader of a basketball team _.3From the passage，we Call come to the conclusion that Cynthia Woolly must have started her life_ Aat a disadvantage 4Which of the following statements is not true of Cynthia Woolly? CShe doesnt want the younger generation of her family to know the hardships in life 5The right thing that Cynthia Woolly believes she is doing for the younger generation of her family is_according to the passageBproviding them with a better opportunity to start withDDo you want to voice your complaint about the oil price,concerns about noise pollution or suggestions on traffic jams? Worldwide，developed countries like the US,Japan and emerging markets like Indonesia and SingaDore are engaged in e-government projects to improve their job performance（专项练习8：油价上涨，噪声污染，交通拥挤,政府网站）1What is e-government，according to the passage?_ DIt is the on-line govemment that people can log onto for information and services._.2In the near future，citizens in big cities in China could expect to_ Bpay their bills with just a click on the mouse _.3. The effort to move govermnental affairs on-line in Shanghai has not met expectations，because_ Dall of the above _.4What is the challenge that governments around the globe face，according to Todd Ramsey?_ CThe e-govemment concept is not very well received by many._5. Many governments worldwide are engaged in e-government projects in order to_ Cmake their work more efficient 10th August，2004(仿真6：亲爱的先生，总部在伊利诺斯州芝加哥的PMC公司是为工农业生产高科技机器和化学制品的生产商，PMC的包装专长。公司销售机械和化工品，总公司在哪？年销售额，公司想法，这封信写给美国和海外。Dear Sirs，General ManagerPMC CoLtd1The company wants to sell_ D.machinery and chemicals _. 2. Where is the Head Office of the company?_ CIn ChicagoIllinois _3When did the companys annual sales exceed $2 billion? BIn the year of 2000 4The company thinks Cit plays a leading role in the worlds packaging industry _5The letter is written to_ Aits customers in the States and abroad _. 35 Forest Avenue仿13 ：我写信是为了告诉你我们的新地址，并邀请你参加我们下周六举办的乔迁聚会。 Dews Parker Adelaide12，Nov Dear Bob，Im just writing to let you know our new address and to invite you to our house-warming party next Saturday.Im sorry about the lack of warning.PSWe can fix you up with a place to sleepI guess you can put up with a mattress on the floor !.1This passage is a letter of_ A an informal invitation _.2When Charles writes,“Im sorry about the lack of warning”，he means that he is sorry that_ Dhe is not able to write this letter to Bob earlier3. Charles and his wife decided to hold the housewarming party，mainly because Bthey still had a little money left to afford the party4From the letter we know that the new house that Charles moved in is_ Cin a new housing estate5In the sentence“Barbara and I hope that you can make it”，the phrase“make it”is used to say that Bob can Amanage to attend their party _Dear Uncle Ric, We were very sorry toMalcolm has been working very hard all this year，With our best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Lots of love Trevor1It is certain that Uncle Ric is in hospitai_ Aagain after having fully recovered from an operation 2It is_who wants to study history. CJamess elder brother3In the second paragraph,the sentence“he is sitting some examinations”means that Malcolm is_ Dgoing to take some examinations _4From the letter,we know that James wants to become a professional player,Bbut Robin,his mother, does not like the idea 5This is a_ Bprivate letter _Dear editor，(仿12：亲爱的编辑：英国的中学老师很担心他们的工作在不久的将来将很难进展,编者认为父母、社会、现代教育方法对坏孩子教育负有责任；信中认为要恢复体罚，本信主要提到恢复学校秩序。 Teachers in some secondary schools .Things like that didnt happen when we were at school because the teachers kept those problem students under control by using a stick1l.Teachers in some secondary schools in Britain are worried，for_ Dthere is no discipline in the classmom2.Acording to the letter writer，modem teaching techniques A.encourage pupils to play a lot instead of learning3.The letter writer believes that_are responsible for pmblern childrens bad behaviorDall of the above4.The letter writer seems to believe very strongly in_to restore discipline at schoolCphysical punishment5.The best title for this passage might be BRestore Order in SchoolDear Folks， Ive been here for about three weeks and already I have so much to tell youNew York is nothing like I thoughtCompared to Lanzhou，the buildings are much taller，Please take care of yourselves and write to me soonLoveYichen 1According to Yichen，New York Dlooks very different from what she expected2Yichen lives in a donaxitory，because_ Ait is the cheapest _3. The most difficult thing at the moment for Yichen in her learning is Cto keep up in a different learning environment4Yichen seems to be Bless confident in making _friends with American students5On her arrival in New York，Yichen compares things and people with those in DLanzhouEEach morning his radio wakes him up with gentle music；the light gradually becomes brighter；the heaterHe lives alone with his cat， when they should be doing their homework ! 仿真20: 每天早上收音机里轻柔的音乐会把他唤醒；. 手机联系家里的中央控制器1Bob hears gentle music on his radio_ Cin order to wake himself up in the morning _2. Bob warms the cats mat_ Aby controlling his home computer system _when hes out at work3What statement is TRUE according to the passage? A. He has a security system，a video phone，and a satellite system at home 4Bob uses his cellular phone to check_ Cwhether the coflee percolator is switched on5The central control of his house can be used to switch off the television or the computer_ Dif children stay up too late or waste their time with computersEvery day, the news of the world is relayed to people by over 300 million copies of daily papers，over 400 million radio sets,and over 150 million television sets仿真自测10报纸-新闻-印刷技术更新-电视和卫星传送-电脑系统控制 photo copies can be sent over great distances now by means of television channels and satellites such as Telstar. Thus,pictures can be brought to the public more quickly than previously.1.People learn about what happens in the world through D. both A and B2.Accordlng to the passage，the expression“no man is an islandmeans that D.every man belongs to some society3.The passage suggests that newspapers have been published for about_ D400 vears _4According to the author，people in todays world_ B.are affected more by whatever happens in the other parts 0f the world _.5.Today the publishing of newspapers and magazines is more economical because B.new inventions are changing the techniques of newspaper publishingH How often one hears children wishing they were grown up，and old people wishing they were young. good health，he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society仿真20每个年龄都有它自己的快乐和悲伤1According to Paragraph 2，the writer thinks that_ A1ife for a child is comparatively easy 2After a child grows up，he Dshould be able to take care of himseIf 3Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? APeopie are often satisfied with their life 4The main idea of the passage is that_ Done is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life5If one more paragraph is added to follow the passage，it will most probably discuss_ Cjoys and pains of old peopleII never used to go anywhere without the carI regarded it as an essential part of myselfBut when the price of gas doubled this year，I decided not to use the car except when absolutely necessary仿真12:习惯高油价容易，习惯不用车难 They dont seem so very high to me any more. Perhaps it is easier to get used to expensive gas than it is to doing without the car.1. When the prices of gas doubled this year,the author decided Cto use the car when he had to2In the sentence“Its all a question of habit really”，the pronoun“It”refer to Dnot relying too much on the car 3To go to the newsagents to get his newspape