高考英语二轮复习阅读理解之应用文(附答案)讲义.doc

1、.二轮复习专项 阅读理解之应用文(1)The Chinese mainland and Taiwan reached “a series of agreements” for a long-awaited economic pact during a second round of expert-level talks, according to a statement released Thursday after the meetings.During the two-day talks in Tashi, Taoyuan County, the two sides exchanged v

2、iews on operational and technological topics for the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), which is intended to normalize mainland-Taiwan economic ties and bring the two economies closer.According to the statement, it was agreed that both sides most urgent and necessary issues shall be co

3、nsidered when deciding what products and services are to be included in the early harvest program.The mainland side said that it fully considered the interests of Taiwan farmers and did not require the island to expand its imports of mainland farm products. It is not going to include farm products i

4、n the early harvest program.The mainland said it would “do its best” to ensure that medium- and small-sized companies on the island are not negatively affected by the program.The two sides also reached agreement on a timetable for consultations concerning rules of origin, the statement said without

5、giving details.In addition, the mainland will consider Taiwans request to expand the tax reduction items in the livestock and farming categories that the island will send to the mainland.The pact will not involve the mainland sending labor to Taiwan.The two sides also agreed to hold the third round

6、of expert-level talks on the mainland “as soon as possible,” according to the statement.The mainland side is composed of directors from the mainlands Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS), experts and economic affairs officials.The expert-level meetings focus on preparing a fra

7、mework for formal ECFA discussions at the next round of talks between ARATS and the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), which will take place in the first half of the year.(Xinhua News Agency April 1, 2010)1. Which is the best title of the passage? A. ECFA talks achieve positive results. B. The two s

8、ides are preparing the 3rd round of talks. C. ARATS and SEF are in the honeymoon period. D. Timetable for consultations is agreed on.2. Which is not the measure to be taken to guarantee Taiwan farmers interests? A. The mainland will not require the island to expand its imports of mainland farm produ

9、cts. B. The mainland will reduce taxes in the livestock the island will send to the mainland. C. The islands medium- and small-sized companies will not negatively affected by the program. D. The mainland will send as much labor as possible to the island.3. Which statement according to the news is WR

10、ONG? A. The 2nd round of talks took place in Taiwan. B. Mainland-Taiwan economic ties were somewhat abnormal. C. The spokesman stated in detail the timetable for consultations concerning rules of origin. D. Attendants from the mainland are more than experts.4. From the passage we can conclude that _

11、. A. the talks began in April B. the agreed pact may be popular with Taiwan farmers C. the two sides exchanged views on topics for ECFA as well as political issues D. SEF will participate in the 3rd round of talks on behalf of the mainland(2)Chinese, Indian Leaders Exchange Greetings on 60th Anniver

12、sary of TiesChinese President Hu Jintao and his Indian counterpart Pratibha Patil exchanged congratulatory messages Thursday to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.Thanks to the efforts from both sides, bilateral relations between China and Ind

13、ia have steadily developed since their establishment of diplomatic relations, Hu said.In the new century, China and India established a strategic cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity. The two nations have carried out fruitful cooperation in areas such as politics, trade and culture and c

14、oordinated closely on international and regional affairs, he said.Hu said that as emerging developing countries, China and India are facing common tasks and challenges, and share broad common interests and responsibilities as well.The friendly neighborliness, close cooperation and common development

15、 of China and India, Hu said, would benefit not only the two countries but also would be beneficial to regional and global peace and development.(Xinhua News Agency April 1, 2010)Hu to Attend Nuclear Security Summit in U.S.Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit

16、from April 12 to 13 in Washington, the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in Beijing today.After the meeting, Hu will pay a state visit to Brazil and attend the second summit of the BRIC countries, which involve Brazil, Russia, India and China, in Brasilia from April 14 to 17, Q

17、in said.Hu will also pay a state visit to Venezuela from April 17 to 18, and make a working visit to Chile on April 18, Qin said at a regular press conference.(Xinhua News Agency April 1, 2010)1. All the following statements are TRUE except _.A. India and China are neighboursB. President Hu will pay

18、 a tour visit, and finally go back to the United States on April 18C. the city of Brasilia lies in the continent(大洲,大陆)of AmericaD. China and India established diplomatic ties in the 1950s2. The underlined phrases in the text have been translated into Chinese. Which of the following is a false trans

19、lation? A. bilateral relations: 双边关系B. emerging developing countries: 新兴发展中国家C. a state visit: 形势访问D. the BRIC countries: 金砖四国3. What cant be concluded after you have read the passages? A. China and India established a strategic cooperation for the sake of peace and prosperity. B. China and India ha

20、ve fruitfully cooperated in various aspects. C. The cooperation is based on common interests and opportunities. D. During President Hus visit in Brazil, he will attend the Nuclear Security Submit.(3)WEATHER(All information provided by the Central Meteorological Observatory)12 pm April 11 12 pm April

21、 12 (Saturday) 12 pm April 12 12 pm April 13City Min Max Weather Min Max WeatherBeijing 20 26 drizzleChengdu 21 27 showerDali 17 25 drizzleDunhuang 14 32 cloudyGuangzhou 25 33 moderate rainGuilin 25 34 showerHangzhou 25 35 cloudyJiuzhaigou 13 21 drizzleLhasa 11 21 showerLushan 19 26 cloudyQingdao 22

22、 25 moderate rainShanghai 27 34 overcastUrumqi 17 29 clearWutaishan 11 20 overcastXian 21 32 cloudyXiamen 25 30 shower 19 30 shower 22 29 cloudy 17 24 drizzle 15 31 cloudy 25 33 shower 25 32 drizzle 26 36 cloudy 11 20 drizzle 10 23 cloudy 22 27 cloudy 22 26 drizzle 27 34 cloudy 17 30 clear 8 11 driz

23、zle 22 34 cloudy 24 32 drizzle (from Beijing Weekly April 11 13, 2010)1. Which cities share the same weather on the weekend? A. Guangzhou and Qingdao. B. Beijing and Dali. C. Shanghai and Wutaishan D. Lhasa and Chengdu2. In which city are you most likeky to take your clothes along while traveling ou

24、tside? A. Urumqi. B. Dunhuang. C. Wutaishan. D. Xiasmen.(4)Wednesday November 15SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930OCTOBER2010SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DECEMBER 2010SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT1 234567891011121314151617181

25、92021222324252627282930311. Mary is allowed to order her lunch from a small restaurant on the third Thursday of every month. During the month of November, she orders it on the _. A. 16th.B. 17thC. 21stD. 14th2. January 8, 2011 will fall on _. A. SaturdayB. SundayC. MondayD. Tuesday3. The dates of th

26、e first Sunday of October, November and December are _. A. the 5th, the 1st, the 31stB. the 5th, the 30th, the 3rd C. the 1st, the 5th, the 3rdD. the 1st, the 4th, the 2nd4. During the month of December, Kate is learning to swim. She needs to attend lessons once a week. The day she can attend the mo

27、st lesson is _. A. SundayB. WednesdayC. TuesdayD. Monday5. Toms birthday is on the 13th of December. The number of days from the date (not included) shown on the calendar until his birthday is _. A. 3B. 13C. 28D. 30(5)Dear Customers,I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read as I relax

28、 into the chair, I also relax into the authors words, stories, and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the authors world.Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Mindle, a wireless, portable reading device with instant access to more

29、than 90,000 books, magazines, and newspapers.Weve 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 yo

30、ure 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

31、 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 comp

32、uter screen. Mindle weighs only 10.3 ounces less than a paperback but can carry two hundred books.Enjoy learning about Mindle and many thanks!1. This passage most probably is a (n) _.A. advertisementB. news storyC. lab reportD. letter of thanks2. From the passage we learn that Mindle is a device whi

33、ch _.A. has neither wires nor weight B. is operated by a computerC. disappears while you read D. can find a book within one minute3. With the device, the reader is able to _.A. enjoy reading when driving a car B. improve reading skillsC. gain access to free softwareD. get rid of heavy books made of

34、paper 4. Different from mobile phones, Mindle _.A. has a much more friendly screen B. can work in the absence of electricityC. doesnt involve regular fees D. is wireless and can be used anywhere(6)Advertising means to draw peoples attention to something. It is a central feature of our lives. Sales d

35、epend upon it. So does our knowledge of what is available. Read the following adverts and see how much you understand them.1. About what they advertise, we can safely say that _ .A. Adverts(I)and()advertise two productsB. Adverts()and(IV)advertise servicesC. Adverts(II)and()advertise beliefs D. Adve

36、rts(I)and(IV)provide jobs2. How many adverts are trying to be price competitive?A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.3. 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

37、them list the prices.D. All of them have included contact information.4. From these examples of adverts, we can conclude that _.A. some adverts are provided by newspapers free of chargeB. newspaper is the most common means of advertisingC. advertising is an expensive businessD. adverts should appeal

38、 to customers(7)From:IP Address:18 (originates from France)Date:Mon, 02-Feb-2009 09:37:04 amAttachment:(No attachment)Subject:G-Spam PLEASE REPLY BACK.Message:CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSALFROM THE DESK OF: MR. JOSEPH YANAAFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB)BURKINA-FASODear Sir/ Madam, I am th

39、e 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 2002 in a plane crash. Since we

40、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 discover

41、y that I in my department now decided to make this business proposal to you and release the money to you as next of kin or relation since nobody is coming for it and we dont want this money to go into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The banking law and guidelines here says that if such money re

42、mains 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

43、 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 num

44、ber, 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

45、 alternative Email: jyana96 yahoo.co.id Best regards. MR. JOSEPY YANA1. Who probably received this e-mail message?A. Me. B. Just one of MILLIONS of lucky e-mail users worldwide.C. You. D. All of the above.2. A foreigner who receives this letter should _.A. be a close relative of the deadB. send hund

46、reds of dollars to AfricaC. go to African Development Bank for the wealthD. not take it seriously3. 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 reas

47、onable.D. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK doesnt exist at all.4. A person who believes “_” will fall into it.A. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. B. Theres no such thing as a free lunch.C. All rivers run into the sea. D. A short cut is often a wrong cut.(8)Safety and Security ProceduresYour safety and the

48、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 VEHICLELock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss. TRAVELINGBe obs

49、ervant (机警) when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Dont display large amounts of cash. GUEST ROOM SECURITYFor additional security use the deadbolt provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precaution (预防措施), please secure the se

50、condary 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 persons identity, please contact the Front Desk. SAFETY BOXES Do not leave money or valuables in your

51、 room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over $200. KEYSSafeguard 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

52、. 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 buildin

53、g. Avoid the use of elevator. 1. Where are the suggestions most probably from?A. A hotel manager. B. A police officer.C. An experienced traveler. D. A tour guide.2. 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 an

54、ything you lose. C. Dont report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong. D. Youd better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.3. What should you do if you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door?A. Let the person in after you have got his/ her name.B. Open the door to check the persons ID card.C. Call the Front Desk to make sure.D. Contact the local police f