报刊阅读测试习题

1、英语报刊阅读测试题（20和21期）Section 1Direction: Find the most suitable word according to the clues given. (30 marks)1. With the world recession, the mask is coming off, and Greeces politicians face a d_. (a situation which makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult choice between thin

2、gs of equal importance)2. Put your l_ food in this bucket. These edible scraps can be used as pig feed. (food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal)3. Her remark was followed by an _ silence.(shy, awkward or ashamed, especially in a social situation)4. Bad to the bone: The bull shark gets its

3、 name from its stocky build, its broad snout and its a_ nature. (ready to attack)5. In most jellyfish, these stinging cells are so small that they cant p_ human skin. (to go into or through sth.)6. The boxer punched his o_ on the nose. (a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, co

4、mpetition, argument, etc.)7. Gas and oil c_ always increases in cold weather.(the amount used)8. Children who are b_ are more open to different cultures. (able to speak two languages equally well because you have used them since you were very young)9. The way she outs on that accent really i_ me. (t

5、o annoy sb. especially by sth you continuously do or by sth that continuously happens)10. At first glance, this fearsome p_ resembles a crocodile, with its squat legs, stout tail, long snout and eyes that sit high on its skull. (an animal that kills and eats other animals)11. Perhaps the solution li

6、es in a more i_ exchange between user and software.(being a close and friendly relationship)12. The i_ behavior is a common feature of different drug addicts.( acting suddenly without thinking carefully about what might happen because of what you are doing)13. They c_me with conflicting accounts of

7、what happened. (to make sb. unable to think clearly or understand sth.)14. He agreed without the slightest h_.(being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous)15. The group does not a _ the use of violence. (to support sth publicly)Section 2 Direction: Fill in the blanks in the foll

8、owing passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. (10marks)When Roberto Feliz came to the USA from Dominican Republic, he knew only a few words of English. Education soon became a (16) _. “I couldnt understand anything”, he said. He (17)_f

9、rom his teachers, came home in tears, and thought about dropping out.Then Mrs. Malave, a bilingual educator, began to work with him while teaching him math and science in his (18) _ Spanish. “She helped me stay smart while teaching me English”, he said. Given the chance to demonstrate his ability, h

10、e (19) _ confidence began to succeed in school.Today, he is a (20) _ doctor, runs his own clinic, and works with several hospitals. Every day, he uses the language and academic skills he (21) _ through bilingual education to treat his patients.Robertos story is just one of (22) _success stories. Res

11、earch has shown that bilingual education is the most (23) _ way both to teach children English and ensure that they succeed academically. In Arizona and Texas, bilingual students (24) _ outperform their peers in monolingual programs. Calexico, Calif, implemented bilingual education, and now has drop

12、out rates that are less than half the state average and college (25) _ rates of more than 90%. In E1 Paso, bilingual education programs have helped raise student scores from the lowest in Texas to among the highest in the nation. A. recalled B. countless C. wonder D. nightmare E. native F. acquired

13、G. breakthrough H. automatically I. decent J. acceptance K. effective L. prominent M. hid N. regained O. consistently Section 3 Reading Comprehension (20marks)Passage IQuestions 26-30 are based on the following passageThe English have the reputation of being very different from all other nationaliti

14、es. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons, it may be fairly stated that the Englishman has developed some attitudes and habits distinguishing him from other nationalities. Broadly speaking, the Englishman is a quiet, shy

15、, and reserved person among people he knows well. Before stranger, he often seems inhibited, even embarrassed. You have only to witness a railway compartment any morning or evening to see the truth. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspaper or dozing in a corner, and no one s

16、peaks. An English wit once suggested to overseas visitors. “On entering a railway compartment shake hands with all the passengers.” Needless to say, ha was not being serious. There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, if broken, makes the person immediately the object of s

17、uspicion.It is well known that the English seldom show openly extremes of enthusiasm, emotion etc. Of course, an Englishman feels no less than other nationality. Imagine a man commenting on the great beauty of a young girl. A man of more emotional temperature might describe her as “a marvelous jewel

18、”, while the English man will flatly state “Um, shes all right.” An Englishman may recommend a highly successful and enjoyable film to friends by commenting, “Its not bad.” The overseas visitors must not be disappointed by this apparent lack of interest. They must realize that “all right” “not bad”

19、are very often used with the sense of “first class” “excellent”. This special use of language is particularly common in English.26. What is one explanation for the different character of English people?27. How do English people feel before strangers?28. According to the passage, what will you see if

20、 you witness a railway apartment any morning or evening?29. What will the consequence be if someone breaks an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior?30. The passage mainly discusses the _ _ of the Englishman and its reason.Passage II Questions 31-35 are based on the following passage “Tea

21、rem apart!” “ Kill the fool” “Kill the referee(裁判)”！ These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But lets not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes

22、have been written about the way word effect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to debate it f

23、rom spots terms.The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “adversary” “enemy” “one who opposes your interests”. Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to every action no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee

24、refused a plays request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed, “are they wet enough now?” In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court w

25、ithout considering the consequence such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponents international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the court. Off the court, they are good friends. Does tha

26、t make any sense It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior. Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated(提升) the game to the level where it belongs, thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could

27、 be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague” “friend” “companion”. Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent”.31. Which of the following statements best expresses the a

28、uthors view?A. The words people use can influence their behavior.B. Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.C. Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.D. Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.32. Harsh words are spoken during

29、 games because the players_.A. are too eager to winB. treat their rivals as enemiesC. are usually short-tempered and easily offendedD. cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitions33. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?A. He angrily hit the referee with a ball.B. He refused to continue the game.C. He claimed that referee was unfair.D. He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.34. According to the passage, players in a game may_.A. kick the ball across the court with forceB. lie down on the ground as an act of protestC