2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（26）

2020届二轮复习专题阅读理解训练题（26）

阅读理解训练（26）‎ Passage 1‎ If a business wants to sell its products internationally, it had better do some market research first．This is a lesson that some large American corporations have learned the hard way．‎ What's in the name?‎ Sometimes the problem is the name．When General Motors introduced its Chevy Nova into Latin America, it overlooked the fact that Nova in Spanish means "It doesn't go"．Sure enough, the Chevy Nova never went anywhere in Latin America．‎ ‎ Translation problems Sometimes it is the slogan that doesn't work．No company knows this better than Pepsi—Cola, with its "Come alive with Pepsi!" campaign．The campaign was so successful in the United States, Pepsi translated its slogan literally for its international campaign．As it turned out, the translations weren't quite right．Pepsi was begging Germans to "Come out of the grave" and telling the Chinese that " Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave．"‎ ‎ A picture's worth a thousand words Other times, the problem involves packaging．A picture of a smiling baby has helped sell countless jars of Gerber baby food．When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the smiling baby on the label．Later they learned that in African countries, the picture on the jar shows what the jar has in it, for many people there can't read．‎ Twist of fate Even culture and religious factors and pure coincidence can be involved．Thorn McAn shoes have a Thorn McAn "signature" inside．To people in Bangladesh, which is a Muslim country, this signature looked like Arabic script for the world Allah．In that country, feet are considered unclean, and Muslims felt the company was offending God's name by having people walk on it．‎ ‎1．From the text we learn that _____．‎ ‎ A．Chevy Nova was brought in ‎Latin America ‎ B．General Motors did the best market research of all companies ‎ C．Pepsi still sold well in China owing to the translation problems ‎ D．the "Come alive with Pepsi" campaign worked well in the ‎US ‎2．What was Gerber's problem"?‎ ‎ A．A translation problem． B．Cultural factor．‎ ‎ C．Religious factor． D．The picture on the jar．‎ ‎3．For what reason were Thom McAn shoes turned down in Bangladesh?‎ ‎ A．They are not designed attractively．‎ ‎ B．Their advertisements are not persuasive．‎ ‎ C．A signature looking like the word Allah was in the shoes．‎ ‎ D．Problem For Thorn McAn was the company's name．‎ ‎4．What does the text mainly tell us?‎ ‎ A．Lessons form some large corporations． B．How to make use of advertisements．‎ ‎ C．The importance of market research． D．The importance of packaging．‎ ‎【答案】‎ ‎1.D 细节判断题。由文章第三段的二、三两句话可知答案。‎ ‎2.D 细节推理题。由文章第四段可知答案。‎ ‎3.C 细节推理题。由文章最后一段中的最后一句话可知答案。‎ ‎4.C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知答案。‎ Passage 2‎ Ride With The Leader ‎ CitySights‎ ‎NY has become the recognized leader in NYC’s sightseeing.‎ We operate the first top-deck-seating-only buses. Look for friendly ticket agents throughout the city. We very much appreciate your choosing us and wish you a wonderful visit.‎ ‎▲Downtown Tour ‎ Empire‎ State ‎Building‎. Chinatown.‎ Adults $44‎ Kids $34‎ ‎(age 5---11)‎ Ticket valid for 24 hours World‎ Trade ‎Center‎ Site. Wall Street.‎ United Nations. Rockefeller‎ ‎Center.‎ Departure Times: 7:45am—6:00pm, daily.‎ Departure Locations: ‎8th Ave.‎ between 49th &50th Sts.,‎ Broadway between 47th &48th Sts.‎, ‎7th Ave.‎ &‎42th St.‎ Adults $74‎ Kids $34‎ ‎(age 5---11)‎ Ticket valid for 24 hours ‎▲Uptown Tour ‎ Lincoln‎ ‎Center‎. Central Park.‎ Metropolitan‎ ‎Museum‎ of Art.‎ Museum‎ of ‎Natural History‎.‎ Museum‎ of ‎Modern Art‎ and more.‎ Departure Times: 9:00—5:00pm, daily.‎ Departure Locations: ‎8th Ave.‎ between 42th &43th Sts.‎, ‎8th Ave.‎ & ‎52th St.‎ Adults $69‎ Kids $34‎ ‎(age 5---11)‎ ‎▲Night Tour Enjoy and photograph the magnificent Manhattan skyline. ‎ Enjoy view of Times Square, SoHo, Little Italy, Brooklyn ‎ Bridge and more.‎ Departure Times: 6:30—8:00pm, 7 days a week.‎ Departure Locations: Broadway between 47th &48th Sts,, ‎7th Ave.‎ & ‎42th St.‎ Adults $149‎ Kids $149‎ ‎(Per Day Trip)‎ ‎▲Escorted Day Trips Professional tour guides accompany throughout.‎ All Day Trips about 13 hours. Reservations Required.‎ Walk the Boston Freedom Trail Walk the Freedom Trail, which is 2.5 miles long with 16 historic sites. Decide the length of walk you wish to take. Visit‎ Boston ‎Harbor. See the downtown financial district and cross the Charles River to visit the squares of Cambridge, Harvard & MIT universities.‎ Philadelphia & Amish Country See the Liberty Bell and Constitution Square. Continue to Lancaster Country, home of the Amish people. Learn how Amish live without modern technology, electricity, running water or phones.‎ Departure Time: 7:00 am. ‎ Departure Location: ‎125 Park Ave.‎ between 42th & 41th Sts.‎ ‎5. What do Downtown Tour and Uptown Tour have in common?‎ A. They both start from the same spot. ‎ B. They offer chances to visit museums.‎ C. They’re both available every day. ‎ D. They charge the same for adults.‎ ‎6. A couple with a 9-year-old child wants to visit Times Square. How much will they pay?‎ A. $ 122. B. $172. C. $182. D. $298. ‎ ‎7. What’s special about Escorted Day Trips? ‎ A. You start your trip the earliest of all. ‎ B. You walk the whole trip all day long. ‎ ‎ C. You can learn about modern technology. ‎ D. You need to book the trip in advance.‎ ‎【答案】CBD Passage 3‎ Seven Health Facts about Coffee Whe.n you’re consideringyour.morning coffee, here are some healthfacts to keep in mind:‎ ‎1, Coffee Reduces Your Risk of Diabetes（糖尿病）‎ In a 2005 review of nine studies, researchers found that for those that drank four to six cups of coffee per day, versus only. Two or fewer, their risk for Type 2 diabetes decreased by almost 30 percent. The number decreased:d by 35 percent when people drank more than six cups per da3day.And if you’re picturing yourself f running around the’office with your eyes bugging out of your head, no worries because caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees provided much the same results.‎ ‎2. Coffee Fights Free Radicals（自由基）‎ We often forget that coffee is actually a plant and like all plant foods, the coffee bean contains more than 1,000 naturally occurring substances called phytochemicals, which may help prevent disease. Many of these phytochemicals are antioxidants which protect the cells from damage from free radicals.‎ ‎3. Coffee Improves Memory and Cognition Researchers reported that volunteers who drank caffeinated coffee in the morning performed better than nondrinkers on tests that involved learning new information. Coffee can also improve cognitive function as we age. One study found that combining coffee with a sweet treat had an even bigger impact.‎ ‎4. Coffee Can Increase Osteoporosis（骨质疏松）‎ It s true that coffee can cause the body to excrete calcium in urine. We don’t want the.body to rid itself of calcium because this can lead to osteoporosis. According to The Diet Channel,about five milligrams of calcium is lost per every six ounces of coffee consumed. But these calcium losses can be counter balanced with two tablespoons of milk or yogurt per cup of coffee.‎ ‎5. Coffee Causes Wrinkles Even tho,ugh coffee has antioxidants, if you drink too much of it, it can cause wrinkling of the skin. This is a result of dehydration(脱水) which is the worst thing for your skin. So when you’re drinking that morning cup or two, make sure that you’re pairing it with water. Even better,add one tablespoon of chia seeds to your water and let them sit for 30 minutes. The chia seeds keep you even more hydrated than regular water.‎ ‎6, Coffee Can Actually Cause Weight Gain The blood sugar changes that a caffeine high produces can contribute enormously to a strong desire for it,’according to iVillage. Coffee is also socially connected to food. For example,we pair coffee with dessert or that morning powdered doughnut. Additionally, when we crash fiom our caffeine high that’s when we reach for all sorts of fatty snacks’ to keep us going.‎ ‎7. Conventional Coffee Is Laden with Pesticides（杀虫剂）‎ The coffee plant is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. Lt’s coated with chemicals,pesticides, and herbicides, nothing you’d want to be swallowing. If you do drink coffee, make sure that it’s the organic variety, free from assorted chemicals that.leech into our ground water and can make us sick down the road.‎ If you switch to decaffeinated coffee, make sure the caffeine（咖啡因） is removed in a natural way without the use of chemicals to do it. Often times, conventional decaffeinated coffee has more chemicals than regular.‎ ‎8. If you want to decrease the risk of diabetes by 35070, you need to take at least cups of coffee every day.‎ A. seven B. six C. five D. four ‎9.lf you are a heavy drinker of coffee, a far better way to avoid wrinkling of your skin is to drink water .‎ A.less than usual B. regularly C. with sugar D. with chia seeds ‎10. Which of the following statements is wrong?‎ A. Adding two spoons of milk to a cup of coffee can prevent calcium losses.‎ B. Decaffeinated coffee has different effects from caffeinated coffee as to diabetes.‎ C. Many phytochemicals protect the cells from damage from fiee radicals.‎ D. The organic variety of coffee p/ant is free from assorted chemicals.‎ ‎11. The author has a/an attitude towards drinking of coffee.‎ A. positive B, negative C. objective D. imaginative ‎【答案】ADBC Passage 4‎ CLASSIFIED ADS JOB WANTED I’m Black, a 25 young man living in Shanghai and looking for a job in a variety of fields, web designer, teaching Spanish or English or working as a waiter or bar tender. I have a friendly personality and I'm hard working. If you have any job that you think I could do, please do not hesitate about contacting me: Backerl896@126.com JOB OFFERED EL house is a well-known English learning center for primary and high school students. We are looking for native English teachers who can teach the following subject (s) to our students who are planning to study abroad. The incumbent should fulfill the following requirements：‎ ‎—Experienced in exam preparations (TOEFL, IELTS，SAT) —Degree holder ‎—Experienced in teaching either mathematics, physics or business ‎——Excellent command of English in both oral and written ‎—Experienced in teaching higher academic level English ‎——Native English teachers or Bilingual teachers with native command of English JGHTR@gmail. Com SHARE I'm Margaret, looking for a person with a positive outlook on life to share the bedroom in a wonderfully-located luxury apartment. That's near everything and has everything, hard-wood floors, international TV, washer / dryer. Other two rooms already occupied by a French and a Kiwi women, both professional. Please contact me. MLCT@sina.com FOR RENT CNY 12,000 / lovely apartment near West Nanjing Road Layout:3 bedrooms，2 bathrooms Size:120sqm Monthly rental: RMB 12,000 Compound: First Block Facilities: gym, tennis court, indoor swimming pool，children's playground LYG2560@sohu.com ‎12. Margaret is now looking for________.‎ ‎ A. her lost cat B. an apartment C. a job D. a roommate ‎13. Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house?‎ A. Experienced in exam preparations. B. Experienced in teaching Chinese.‎ C. Excellent command of English. D. Degree holder.‎ ‎13 To look for a person to work in your restaurant, you can contact________.‎ A. LYG2560@sohu. com B. MLCT@sina. com C. Backerl896@126. com D. JGHTR@gmail. com ‎14. If you rent the apartment near West Nanjing Road, ________.‎ A. you should pay RMB 13，000 each month B. you can work out in the gym C. you can go shopping in the neighborhood D. you can swim in an outdoor swimming pool ‎15. What does the underlined word “incumbent” mean?‎ A. Businessman. B. Student. C. Employee. D. Employer.‎ ‎【答案】 DBCBC Passage 5‎ ‎ Dalian Medical University (Dlmedu) is a famous university both in China and in the world. It is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.‎ ‎1. Enrollment: Domestic students: Dlmedu enrolls students from all parts of China. The number of students enrolled is stipulated (规定) by the Ministry of Education. Students enrolled should pass the Unified National College Entrance Examination and get the scores set by Dlmedu. Foreign students: The university can enroll foreign students, including undergraduates, vocational trainees, graduates, students of continuing education and the students who aim to learn Chinese language. Foreign students at all levels should complete the application forms and present all the related certificates. Students who conform to （符合） the university stipulation will be admitted. Foreign students pursuing academic degrees should have an exam score, indicating their good Chinese. For detailed information, please read “The Dlmedu General Regulations of Foreign Student Admission”.‎ ‎2. Entrance: With the admission notice and the related certificates at the time specified, students to be enrolled by Dlmedu should go for registration and pay tuition fees. They will not be admitted until passing the physical check-up (体检).‎ ‎3. Scholarship and Tuition Loan: Scholarship:‎ ‎(1) Top Student Scholarship: awarded twice a year. (2) Single Item Scholarship (including Excellent Student Cadre (干部), Academic Excellence, Special Contest Award): awarded once a year. (3) Medical Scholarship: awarded once a year. Tuition Loan: Students can apply for tuition loan according to the rules set by Dlmedu.‎ ‎4. Student Managerial Service Department: Students at all levels have independent student chief departments that are set up to be in charge of students’ daily affairs. The Student Section is in charge of awards and punishments of undergraduates and vocational trainees, enrollment and employment guidance, etc. The Graduate Department is in charge of the management of graduates. Adult‎ Education ‎College is in charge of students’ affairs. International Academic Communication Centre is in charge of foreign students’ managerial service.‎ ‎5. Tuition and Fees: (Notes: Tuition and Fees will be adjusted according to the government rules and price change.)‎ ‎(Academic Year 2005—2006)‎ Tuition: 5,500 yuan Room and board: 2,400 yuan Other expenses (books, etc.): 1,000 yuan Total: 8,900 yuan ‎16. In how many ways can an American student enter Dlmedu?‎ ‎ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.‎ ‎17. In Dlmedu,an undergraduate will pay at least _______for the Academic Year 2005—2006 besides tuition.‎ ‎ A. 8,900 yuan B. 5,500 yuan C. 2,400 yuan D. 3,400 yuan ‎18. In what way is Dlmedu different from other universities according to the passage?‎ ‎ A. There are both Chinese and foreign students in Dlmedu.‎ ‎ B. It provides different scholarships and loans to different students.‎ ‎ C. Different student chief departments are in charge of different affairs.‎ ‎ D. Its students are mainly undergraduates.‎ ‎19. Which of the following is NOT true?‎ A. Before students enter Dlmedu, they must pass physical check-up.‎ B. Foreign students can’t apply for scholarships.‎ C. Foreign students’ managerial service is in the charge of International Academic Communication Centre.‎ D. Top Student Scholarship is given twice a year.‎ ‎【答案】 ADDB Passage 6‎ ‎ Hotel Icaria Barcelona Hotel Location Hotel Icaria Barcelona is 330 yards from Barcelona’s Nova Icaria Beach. It is located in the Olympic Port area, a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella‎ ‎Park and Barcelona Zoo. Ciutadella Metro Station is half a mile away, and is just 2 stops from Barcelona Cathedral (大教堂) and the historic Gothic Quarter.‎ Hotel Facilities General Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms / Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Smoking Area.‎ Activities Sauna, Fitness Centre, Wellness Centre, Table Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Steam ‎ Bath, Outdoor Swimming Pool.‎ Services Meeting Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Ironing Service, Fax / Photocopying, Ticket Service.‎ Internet‎ ‎Wi‎-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.‎ Hotel Policies These are general hotel policies for Hotel Icaria Barcelona. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.‎ Check in 14:00 - 00:00 hours Check out Until 12:00 hours Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please ENTER THE DATES OF YOUR STAY and check the conditions of your required room. ‎ Children and extra beds One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot (婴儿床).‎ All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.‎ One older child or adult is charged € 34 per night and person in an extra bed.‎ Groups When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.‎ Terms & Conditions Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will only be used to process your booking. For more information, read our PRIVACY STATEMENT. Booking.com will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking.‎ ‎20. Hotel Icaria Barcelona allows you easy access to the following EXCEPT ________.‎ A. the stadiums where you can have sports ‎ B. the seaside where you can relax yourself C. the places where you can take trains or buses D. the building where you can attend a religious service ‎21. The underlined word “encrypted” in the last section probably means “________”.‎ A. analysed B. stored C. collected D. protected ‎ ‎22. It can be inferred from the advertisement that _______. ‎ A. smoking is completely forbidden in the hotel B. every room follows the same hotel policies C. policies may be in your favor if you book 6 rooms D. an extra bed can be provided for you free of charge ‎【答案】ADC Passage 7‎ In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.‎ THE PYRAMIDS, ‎GIZA‎, ‎EGYPT Onto the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384 include four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.‎ www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347‎ TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.‎ www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034‎ THE GREAT ‎WALL‎, ‎CHINA If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.‎ www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888‎ THE HIMALAYAS, ‎NEPAL And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.‎ www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999‎ ‎20. The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.‎ ‎ A. come to life B. play a game ‎ C. pass away D. list interesting places ‎21. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.‎ A. the sights may not be so good. B. It is a tiring trip C. you may not be used to the food there D. it is an expensive trip ‎22. According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?‎ ‎ A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the ‎Forbidden City ‎ C. Through Egypt Express. D. At Oberoi Amar Vilas ‎23. Which of the following may offer you a do-it-yourself travel?‎ A. TAJ MAHAL, AGRA‎, ‎INDIA ‎ B. THE HIMALAYAS, ‎NEPAL C. THE GREAT ‎WALL‎, ‎CHINA D. THE PYRAMIDS, ‎GIZA‎, ‎EGYPT ‎【答案】20-23 CBDA Passage 8‎ ‎ Post Login Register Support Sourcing assistant needed Posted On: Sunday, 28 March, 2010, 17:27‎ Expires On: Monday, 27 September, 2010, 17:27‎ Indian company’s Shanghai office is now looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business. Healthcare working experience would be an advantage.‎ Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, negotiating and orders following up…‎ Interested candidates can email me you expected salary, resume and current photo to: sarah @ gate. com, Miss Sarah Wang for more details. Thanks.‎ Senior Interior Designer Posted On: Sunday, 10 January, 2010, 11:50‎ Expires On: Wednesday, 09 June, 2010, 11:50‎ Reply to: linette, killbourn @ rhdesign. Com. Cn RHK Design is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our corporate projects. Your primary role is to work closely with our American and European clients to deliver the international design solution they require. You must have an ability to work with 8individual managers to negotiate space needs and requirements, and communicate your designs to your design support team. In depth knowledge of interesting and innovative(创新的) materials is required. Travel throughout China may be required.‎ Customer Service Assistant Posted On: Monday, 01 February, 2010, 15:25‎ Expires On: Tuesday, 31 August, 2010, 15:25‎ Reply to: chinasemeste: @ gmail. Com Compensation(报酬): RMB 8-10K Type of job: Full-time Contract: One year contract or longer Job Category: Customer Service Requirements:‎ ‎—B.A, or B.S. degree; foreigners only:‎ ‎—1 year’s working experience desired, preferably in customer service or hospitality industry ‎—Responsible, pleasant personality and self-motivated.‎ ‎—Customer-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills ‎—Good command of both spoken and written English; Putonghua is an advantage but not a must ‎ Work Load: 5-day-work; national holidays Monthly Salary: Around RMB 8-10 K Female English Tutor Needed ‎ Posted On: Tuesday, 05 January, 2010, 03:38‎ Explores On: Friday, 01 October, 2010, 03:28‎ Reply to: zsj123@ 163. com A girl is looking for an oral English tutor Location: close to Metro Line Six Time: twice a week , in the evening and weekend, 1.5 hrs at a time Rate: 200/h Student: 10 years old Requirements: From America: female; experienced ‎ ‎24. We can know from the first two ads that .‎ ‎ A. RHK Design deals with business from European countries ‎ B. to be a sourcing assistant, you need to be very persuasive ‎ C. to work for RHK Design, you need to be very experienced in trading ‎ D. a girl from Beijing is very likely to be employed by the Indian Company ‎25. If you are an American woman looking for a part-time job, you can contact .‎ ‎ A. sarah@ gste. com B. linette. killboum@ rhkdesign. com. cn ‎ C. zsj123@ 163. com D. chieasemester@ gmail. com ‎26. For one who doesn’t mind traveling a lot, which of the positions above can be considered?‎ ‎ A. Senior Interior Designed. B. Female English Tutor.‎ ‎ C. Sourcing assistant. D. Customer Services Assistant.‎ ‎27. Which of the following statements about the third position is TRUE?‎ ‎ A. Nationalities are not required for the position.‎ ‎ B. There’s a requirement of maximum service period.‎ ‎ C. The deadline for application is July the 31st.‎ ‎ D. Communication skills are requested a must. ‎ ‎【答案】BCAD Passage 9‎ Hello! The University of Hawaii is located just outside of downtown Honolulu in green Manoa valley. We invite you to visit and want to let you know about our learning programs, the richness of our culture, the beauty of our environment, the spirit of our students and teachers, advanced equipment and modern buildings. We look forward to seeing you come. The following information is given so that your visit will be as easy as possible. ‎ You should get in touch with us ahead of time. You may directly contact the office of the College to schedule appointment service at 1-877-447-3233. To arrange a campus tour please hand in a request through our Online Campus Visit Request Form.‎ Tours are on weekdays: ‎ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ‎9:‎00a.m. — 9:‎30a.m.: Meet with a University Representative（代表）‎ ‎9:‎30a.m. — 11:‎30a.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM ‎（The University of Hawaii at Manoa） student Tuesday & Thursday ‎1:00p.m. — 1:30p.m.: Meet with a University Representative ‎1:30p.m. — 3:30p.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM student You also can get in touch with us by:‎ Phone Number: 1 (877) 447-3233, or 1 (808) 956-6524‎ E-mail: visituhm@hawaii.edu How do you get to UHM?‎ It is in Honolulu less than 3 miles away from Waikiki and about 9 miles from Honolulu‎ International ‎Airport.‎ By car: From Waikiki and from ‎Honolulu‎ International ‎Airport Taxi: Taxi fare to UHM is about $25.00, except baggage charges and a tip of 10 to 15 percent.‎ Public bus: Luggage is allowed on city buses. Bus stops are on the second floor of the airport. A one-way fare is $2.00 (in exact change).‎ ‎28. The University of Hawaii lies _______.‎ A. outside green Manoa valley B. in the business area of ‎Honolulu C. outside the center of Honolulu D. outside the city of Honolulu ‎ ‎29. You will meet with a University Representative if you go there _________. ‎ A. at 9:‎00 in the morning on Mondays B. at 10:‎00 in the morning on Tuesdays C. at 2:‎00 in the afternoon on Wednesday D. at 3:‎00 in the afternoon on Thursday ‎ ‎30 According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ A. A one-way public bus fare is 2 pounds. B. Taxi fare to UHM is less than $ 25.00. ‎ C. Bus stops are on the first floor of the airport.‎ D. UHM is about 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.‎ ‎31. The author writes the passage so that readers can ____.‎ A. know about the beauty of the campus B. know about the learning programs C. know more about the university D. visit the campus as easily as possible ‎【答案】CADD Passage 10‎ ‎ ·Happy birthday ‎ The China National Opera （CNO） will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday．‎ ‎ Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei , will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like The White-haired GM and The Hundredth Bride, as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as Madame Butterfly, La Traviata and Rigoletto．‎ ‎ Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 7,8‎ ‎ Location: Tianqiao Theatre ‎ Tel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170‎ ‎ Tickets: 60～500 yuan （US ＄7．2-60．2）‎ ‎ ·Folk music ‎ A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works．‎ ‎ The concert , given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as Memory of Childhood, Memorial Ceremony for God and Wine Song．‎ ‎ Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 13‎ ‎ Location: Concert hall at tile National Library of China ‎ Tel: 6848-5462, 6841-9220‎ ‎ Tickets:30～200 yuan （US ＄3．6-24．1）‎ ‎ ·Moon music ‎ A concert of traditioanal Chinese music will be given on tile eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year．‎ ‎ The Concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as Moonlight, Spring Night on a Moonlit River and Lofty Mountain and Flowing River．‎ ‎ A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra．‎ ‎ Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 21st ‎ Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities ‎ Tel:6606-8888,6606-9999‎ ‎32．If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music Memory of Childhood, you will dial _____．‎ ‎ A．6551-4787 B．6848-5462 ‎ ‎ C．8315-6170 D．6606-9999‎ ‎33．Which statement is TRUE right according to the passage ?‎ ‎ A．Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists．‎ ‎ B．Rigoletto is a famous piece on the theme of the moon．‎ ‎ C．Lofty Mountain and Flowing River is a traditional Chinese music．‎ ‎ D．Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra．‎ ‎34．Madame Butterfly is _____________.‎ ‎ A．a Chinese opera B．a Western opera ‎ C．a piece of music D．a song ‎35．In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?‎ ‎ A．Entertainment． B．People ‎ ‎ C．Literature ． D．Sports．‎ ‎【答案】BCBA Passage 11‎ The final exam week has arrived, and the only way to face exams is through early preparation．Here are a few items to relieve the stress and provide a successful ending to the semester．‎ ‎ Food In addition to buying supplies such as pencils, calculators and so on for the exam itself, certain food can calm one's nerves （神经） while studying．Katherine Samuels a marketing sophomore （大二学生）, believes that eating a healthy breakfast affects her ability to take a test．On the morning before a final exam, she suggests taking a moment to relax while eating. “I’ll have a good breakfast—some fruit and coffee on the morning before a final,” Samuels said.‎ Music When he has trouble focusing on studying for his final, freshman Lane Genzlinger relies on a little Bach or Mozart to concentrate. “I like listening to classical music because there are no words. It can be really relaxing,” Genzlinger said.‎ Sleep Priya Rao, a finance sophomore, makes sure that her head hits the pillow long before she has to take an exam. “People fool themselves into thinking they can remember everything needed for a final and make an A. Don’t spend the whole night studying before a final exam because when you wake up, you’ll have no energy to take the test,” she said. “Have a good night of sleep before the exam.”‎ ‎36．While preparing for the final exam, Priya Rao believes____ _．‎ ‎ A．it is necessary to have some good food ‎ B．students should attend every class given by professors ‎ C．good sleep is quite necessary ‎ D．she can pass the final exam easily ‎37．Who thinks food is quite important in preparing for the final exam"‎ ‎ A．Priya Rao B．Lane Genzlinger．‎ ‎ C．Stacie Ritter． D．Katherine Samuels ‎38．The passage is mainly about___ _．‎ ‎ A．what college students can do in preparing for the final exam ‎ B．college students need food, sleep and so on ‎ C．the hobbies of the college students ‎ D．college life of some students ‎【答案】CDA ‎ Passage 12‎ ‎ Most people around the world use the same calendar(日历) as you do, which is called the Gregorian calendar. The months are named mostly for gods from ancient myths(神话). For example, the name January comes from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways. And March ‎ comes from Mars, the Roman god of war.‎ ‎ But native people in North America had another way of choosing names for months. Different tribes gave them different names, depending on happenings in the natural world. Also, months were called “moons”, since they were measured from one new moon to the next.‎ ‎ For one tribe, the Moon of Popping Trees came at the beginning of the year, when frost made branches creak(吱吱作响) and crack with cold. Other tribes had names for months such as Baby – Bear Moon, Buuding – Moon, Maple(枫) Sugar Moon, and Strawberry Moon. And it’s not hard to guess what happened during Egg – Laying Moon. Goose – Calling Moon, or Food – Almost – Gone Moon.‎ ‎ Want to make your own calendar? Start by going outside with a sheet of paper and pencil. Notice the natural things around you. Look. Listen. Sniff. Are flowers blooming? Birds singing? Squirrels building nests? On your sheet, write down the date and the interesting natural things you see. You can make little drawings too.‎ ‎ Do this several times during the next few weeks. By the end of the month, you can choose your favorite natural event and name the month.‎ ‎ We’d love to see the names you choose—and copies of your sheets well! Send them to us after you name the first month, or when you’ve named a few. The address is:‎ ‎ Ranger Rick, Dept.‎‎ ‎NC;‎ ‎ 8925 Leesburg Pike;‎ ‎ Vienna, VA22184.‎ ‎ And keep an eye out for n ext month’s GreenZine Coumn. We’re starting up a natural calendar of our own. Check it out!‎ ‎39．The best title of this passage would be .‎ ‎ A．Galendars in Use Now B．Ancient Calendars ‎ C．Make a Natural Calendar D．Calendars in the World ‎40．For some native Americans, the Moon of Popping Trees was .‎ ‎ A．a month in winter B．a month with a moon ‎ C．a month with blooming flowers D．a month with almost no food ‎41．Which of the following is NOT necessary when making a calendar of your own?‎ ‎ A．Drawing some pictures to record what you’ve done or seen.‎ ‎ B．Going out to observe nature.‎ ‎ C．Learning the Gregorian Calendar by heart.‎ ‎ D．Studying traditional calendars to get some ideas.‎ ‎42．It is implied in the last three paragraphs that .‎ ‎ A．you should write to Ranger Rick once a month ‎ B．the mailing address is not used ‎ C．you need to pay for your calendar to be selected ‎ D．your calendar may be published next month ‎【答案】CACD Passage 13‎ Should Smoking Be Banned in Public Places?‎ ‎ Saki Kwoda, 24‎ ‎ Schoolteacher （Japanese nonsmoker）‎ Yes. It should be banned．Smoking is not only bad for the smoker's health, but also for nonsmokers through passive smoking．In public people should think about others．‎ ‎ Alex Wright, 23‎ ‎ Teacher （American nonsmoker）‎ I don't smoke．However, I don't really care if people smoke around me．Leave them alone． They have the right, and let them be.‎ ‎ Masako Imai, 24‎ ‎ Phone engineer （Japanese smoker）‎ I smoke but I think it should be banned, I really want to give up and I think that if everywhere became nonsmoking, it would make it much easier for me to do so．‎ ‎ Luke Collings, 35‎ ‎ Musician （British smoker）‎ I'm a smoker but am against others having to share my addiction．It's only a matter of time before society wakes up and realizes how addictive and destructive nicotine is.‎ ‎ Jenny Wilcox, 31‎ ‎ Civil servant （British smoker）‎ I smoke but I agree with a ban．It forces people, including me, to smoke less．I'm from London, and although smokers were against the ban at first, it now feels totally normal．‎ ‎ Chris Kennedy, 23‎ ‎ Student （British nonsmoker）‎ Walking past a smoking area, like the one by Hachiko, feels and smells absolutely awful．At least if smokers could smoke anywhere, then it would be spread out．‎ ‎43．How many of the above smokers may now regret having picked up the bad habit?‎ ‎ A．All. B．None, C．Two． D．Four．‎ ‎44．Which of the four people are very tolerant of smoking?‎ ‎ A．Chris Kennedy B．Luke Collsngs C．Saki Kuroda D．Alex Wright ‎45．The underlined word "Hachiko" in the last part probably refers to _ .‎ ‎ A．someone who dislikes smelly smokers ‎ B．someone who smokes but agrees with a ban ‎ C．a place near which there is an area for smokers ‎ D．a．legal smoking area which may spread out ‎【答案】ADC Passage 14‎ Award-winning author Emma Donoghue’s latest book, . Room, is a unique and amazing story about a boy’s experience living in a small, windowless room with his mother. The ‎11’‎ x ‎11’‎ space between the walls of the room is actually all the boy knows because he was born there and has never left. Room will horrify, surprise, sadden, and finally delight you. Attracted from the start, readers of all sorts won’t want to put Room down. ‎ ‎◆First published in the U. S. in September 2010 ‎ ‎◆Publisher: Little Brown ‎◆321 pages Literary master Ian McEwan returns with Solor, a novel about a Nobel prize-winning physicist. The physicist’s personal life is in a mess as his fifth marriage breaks, but this time he actually loves his wife and wants to make things better. Solar is a funny story, completely unusual and as good as anything the writer has ever written. ‎ ‎◆Published in March 2010‎ ‎◆Publisher :Knopf Doubleday ‎◆304 Pages One Day by David Nicholls was an international bestseller before it was released in the U. S. in June. Although it is well written and funny at times, don’t be fooled—this isn’t a good-feeling romantic comedy. If you decide to read it, be prepared for some heavy moments. ‎ ‎◆Published in the U S in June 2010‎ ‎◆Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries ‎◆437 Pages Fall of Giants by Ken Follett is the first book in a new trilogy （three books） that will take readers through the major events of the twentieth century by following five families. In Fall of Giants, most of the action centers on World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Although Fall of Giants is more than 1000 pages and has many characters, the story is remarkabby connected.‎ ‎◆Published in September 2010 ‎ ‎◆Publisher: Dutton ‎◆1008 pages ‎46. According to the text, the latest and longest novel is .‎ ‎ A. Room B. Solar C. One Day D. Fall of Giants ‎47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?‎ ‎ A. Ian McEwan once won the Nobel Prize. ‎ ‎ B. Fall of Giants is mostly set in wars. ‎ ‎ C. One day is written by David Nicholls. ‎ ‎ D. Solar is a funny story about a physicist. ‎ ‎48. We can know from the text that .‎ ‎ A. the main character of Room has a wide range of knowledge ‎ B. Solar is the only book that Ian McEwan has ever written ‎ C. all the four books were not published in the same month ‎ D. One Day is a funny romantic comedy that sells very well ‎49. We can infer from the passage that .‎ ‎ A. the sixth of Ian McEwan’s marriages broke ‎ B. Room by Emma Donoghue has a happy ending ‎ C. the publisher of One Day is Little Brown ‎ D. Dutton and Ken P’ollett are both publishers ‎【答案】ＤＡＣＢ Passage 15‎ Our company, Eastern Energy, is here to help and provide you with personal advice on any matters connected with your bill or any other questions about your gas and electricity supply.‎ ‎ Moving Home Please give as much notice as possible if you are moving home, but at least 48 hours required for us to make the necessary arrangements for your gas and electricity supply. Please telephone our 24-hour line at 0131 6753 219 with details of your move. In most eases we are happy to accept your meter reading on the day you move.‎ Meter ‎Reading ‎ Eastern Energy uses various types of meter ranging from the traditional dial meters to new technology digital display meters. Always read the meter from left to right, ignoring any red dials. If you require assistance, contact our 24-hour line at 0600 7310 310.‎ ‎ Energy Efficiency Line ‎ If you would like advice on the efficient use of energy, please call our Energy Efficiency Line at 0995 7625 513. Please do not use this number for any other enquiries （询问）.‎ ‎ Special Services ‎ Passwords -- you can choose a password so that, whenever we visit you at home, you will know it is us. If you want more information, please ring our helpline at 0995 7290 290.‎ Help and Advice ‎ If you need help or advice with any issues, please contact us at 0131 6440 188.‎ ‎ Complaints （投诉）‎ ‎ We hope you will never have a problem or cause to complain, but, if you do, please contact our complaints handling team at PO Box 220, Stanfield, ST55 6GF or telephone us at 0131 6753 270.‎ Supply Failure ‎ If you experience any problems with your electricity supply, please call free at 0600 7838 836, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.‎ ‎50. Who is this passage most probably written to?‎ ‎ A. People applying for energy supply.‎ ‎ B. People moving home.‎ ‎ C. Persons in need of help.‎ ‎ D. Energy users of Eastern Energy.‎ ‎51. If you have any complaints, what should you do?‎ ‎ A. Make a call or send a mail. B. Contact Help and Advice.‎ ‎ C. Go to the company directly. D. Ask for special services.‎ ‎52. According to the passage, which of the following is true?‎ ‎ A. You are not expected to read your own gas or electricity meters.‎ ‎ B. It is now cheaper to use gas than electricity as a form of heating.‎ ‎ C. You are not charged for the call when you report supply failure.‎ D. You should inform Eastern Energy of a change of address on arrival at your new home.‎ ‎【答案】50.D 51.A 52.C Passage 16‎ Let's travel the world together Nickname: Zaloxx Email:jdlxx8@yahoo. com When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010‎ Self-introduction.. A 40+ male with strong physical and financial abilities. Hope to travel in ‎ India‎, Singapore and Thailand for business as well as for fun.‎ My travel plan: Fly to Delhi and spend 3 weeks in India travelling mostly in north. Fly to ‎ Singapore‎ and Thailand for a few business matters and mainly for fun.‎ Whom I am looking for: A female to travel with me. She should be an attractive 30－40 healthy romantic lady and love travelling and relaxing.‎ Together for Christmas and New Year?‎ Nickname: Rue Rose Email: sofitsao@taishin, com. tw When to travel: Dec 2010－Jan 2011‎ Self-introduction: I am a fit, young, looking 40 years old female, who is easy-going, fun to be with.‎ My travel plan: Would like to go somewhere hot－Cuba, Africa, Morocco, and so on. Perhaps the Christmas and New Year there are more interesting.‎ Whom I am looking for: A male much with similar interests. A non-smoker and light drinker.‎ Travel in good company!‎ Nickname: Louise Email: misskennedy@hotmail, co. ‎uk When to travel: Jan 2010‎ Self-introduction: 40 years old, fun-loving and easy-going.‎ My travel plan: I need a break and I am open to anywhere.‎ Whom I am looking for: A male travel companion(同伴), 24－40. A non-smoker who enjoys ‎ outside activities. Prefer someone that speaks Spanish.‎ Need a travel companion in Thailand!‎ Nickname: Gio Email: esteban407@yahoo, com When to travel: Feb 2010－Apr 2010‎ Self-introduction: I am 28 years old from London. I like to keep fit and enjoy hiking and camping.‎ My travel plan: I plan to visit Thailand and travel around the country to enjoy nature and the sunshine.‎ Whom I am looking for: Someone around my age. A male who is willing to have an active holiday.‎ ‎53. If the Londoner and his companion travel in March, 2010, they will probably be in ‎ A. Cuba B. Singapore C. India D. ‎Thailand ‎54. Why does Rue Rose plan a journey with her companion?‎ ‎ A. To adventure in cold places. B. To spend festivals outside.‎ ‎ C. To learn Spanish. D. To solve business matters.‎ ‎55. A lady who wants to be a travel companion can send email to ‎ A. jdlxx8@yahoo, com B. sofitsao@taishin. com. tw ‎ C. esteban407@yahoo, com D. misskennedy@hotmail. co. ‎uk ‎56. People in the advertisements above want to .‎ A. introduce their travel experiences B. make friends with strangers while traveling C. find proper travel partners D. look for someone to look after them while traveling ‎【答案】DBAC