2020届二轮复习阅读理解训练（56）

2020届二轮复习阅读理解训练（56）

阅读理解训练（56）‎ Passage 1‎ The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the fanning culture of China. In the farming economy （经济）, oxen are the major animals pulling plows （犁）. ‎ Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as "boats on land" for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures. ‎ In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who1ive in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar （农历）, and during their run they will take their oxen along, which indicates they regard the creature as human. ‎ Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important part of the folk culture of the Chinese nation. ‎ ‎1. The words "boats an land" underlined in Paragraph 2 refer to __‎ A. animals for taking goods B. creatures for pulling plows C. treasures of the folk culture D. tools in the farming economy ‎2. From the third paragraph, we know that __‎ A. oxen are no more important today than in the past B. ceremonies are held when people cook cattle bone soup C. oxen are treated as human in some areas of ‎China D. people run with oxen to shake off diseases every month ‎3. Which of the following helps to develop traditional customs?‎ A. The special role of oxen in frowning. ‎ B. People's respect and love for oxen. ‎ C. The practical value of an ox's body. ‎ D. The contribution of oxen to the economy. ‎ ‎4. Why does the author write the text?‎ A. To stress the importance of oxen in farming. ‎ B. To introduce the Chinese folk culture. ‎ C. To describe how to celebrate the Year of Ox. ‎ D. To explain how to develop agriculture with oxen. ‎ 答案 ACBB Passage 2‎ Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. ‎ As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.Many roads and places in Singapore（新加坡） are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. ‎ Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay（马来语）. ‎ Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent（月牙） because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.‎ ‎4. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.‎ A. the government is usually the first to name a place B. many places tend to have more than one name C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named D. people prefer the place names given by the government ‎5. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?‎ A. Change suddenly. B. Change significantly.‎ C. Disappear mysteriously. D. Disappear very slowly.‎ ‎6. Which of the following places is named after a person?‎ A. Raffles Place. B. Selector Airbase. ‎ C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent.‎ ‎7. Bras Basah Road is named _______.‎ A. after a person B. after a place C. after an activity D. by its shape ‎8. What can be inferred from the passage?‎ A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.‎ B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.‎ C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.‎ D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.‎ 答案 BDACA Passage 3‎ I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke（唤起） an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.‎ Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions（认识）of the limited English speaker.‎ I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is ,because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.‎ I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal（内在的） language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.‎ ‎9. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that ______.‎ A. she uses English in foreign trade B. she is fascinated by languages C. she works as a translator D. she is a writer by profession ‎10. The author used to think of her mother’s English as ______.‎ A. impolite B. amusing C. imperfect D. practical ‎11. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?‎ A. Americans do not understand broken English.‎ B. The author’s mother was not respected sometimes.‎ C. The author’ mother had positive influence on her.‎ D. Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.‎ ‎12. The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is _____.‎ A. well structured B. in the old style C. easy to translate D. rich in meaning ‎13. What is the passage mainly about?‎ A. The changes of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.‎ B. The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.‎ C. The author’s misunderstanding of “limited” English.‎ D. The author’s experiences of using broken English.‎ 答案 DCBDA Passage 4‎ Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage(遗产) Site.‎ ‎　　I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist(薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.‎ ‎　　As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries(美术馆) than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.‎ ‎　　As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub(酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.‎ ‎　　Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.‎ ‎14. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by________‎ ‎　　A. its charming banks ‎　　B. its famous museums ‎　　C. its wonderful palaces ‎　　D. its attractive buildings ‎15. The third paragraph is developed mainly by______‎ ‎　　A. providing different examples ‎　　B. following the order of space ‎　　C. making comparisons ‎　　D. analyzing causes ‎16. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that_______‎ ‎　　A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants ‎　　B. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction ‎　　C. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves ‎　　D. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey ‎17. What is the passage mainly about?‎ ‎　　A. The universal value of the world heritage in ‎Liverpool ‎　　B. The exciting experience of the author in ‎Liverpool ‎　　C. The special cultural atmosphere of ‎Liverpool D. The beautiful historic sites of ‎Liverpool 答案 DABC ‎ Passage 5‎ Only three local students won Chinese Blog（博客） Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards want to students from China. ‎ ‎170 students’ task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many posting based on a theme of choice—all written in Chinese. ‎ Themes ranged from local opinions－such as the usage of Singlish, education and whether Singapore can be a cultural centre－to food blogs. ‎ The entries were judged on Language proficiency（ 熟练程度）and the quality of writing, as well as the design and level of exchanging ideas with readers. ‎ Academics from the National University of Singapore and the SIM University IT experts, and a journalist from Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore made up the judges. ‎ In the end, only three Singaporean students made it to the award list—the rest of the awards were swept up by students from China. ‎ ‎ “No surprise.” said Mr. Chow Yaw Long, 37 , teachers in charge from Ianova Junior Collage, which organized the event. “Although the topics were local subjects, the foreign students were generally better in terms of the content of the posts and their grasp of the Chinese language.”‎ One of the three local students winning the first prize in the Best Language Award was blogger Christina Gao 19, from the Saint Andrew’s Junior Collage, who spared no effort in ‎ researching for and writing her blog. Each entry took her between five and seven days to produce, complete with pictures and even podcasts （播客）‎ Her advice for bloggers is: Be responsible ‎ “Some bloggers out there only seek to blame the authorities and other bloggers.” Said Miss Gao. “I think they lack responsibilities and there is no value to their posts.”‎ ‎18. The competition was organized by A. the National University of Singapore B. Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao C. Innova‎ ‎Junior College D. the Saint Andrew’s Junior College ‎19. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. Chinese students won most of the awards. ‎ B. Not all the themes were about local subjects C. The blogs could be written in Chinese or Singlish. ‎ D. The judges were from university in Singapore and China. ‎ ‎20. What Miss Gao said suggests that A. she likes to blame the authorities B. she has a sense of responsibility C. she thinks highly of the others’ blogs D. she loves to read valuable posts ‎21. The passage in mainly about A. how Chinese students won the awards in the competition B. why bloggers should take responsibility for their blogs C. how Miss Gao won the first prize in the competition D. what the result of the competition was 答案 CABD Passage 6‎ Many people to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard. He needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.‎ ‎ “People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is symbol of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process writer’s complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.‎ There are people who wish to remain anonymous（匿名的）for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not want ‎ his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.‎ Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name, it is a matter if responsibility to it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honour our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honour what we say.‎ ‎22. What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”?‎ A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.‎ B. Publication must bear the writer’s full name, address and phone number.‎ C. Writers should be responsible for their names.‎ D. Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say.‎ ‎23. The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may .‎ A. help to end a relationship B. not get a reply C. be accepted all the same D. become a family problem ‎24. Some people don’t want their names known because they are .‎ A. hesitant to make a donation B. unwilling to draw public attention C. afraid of an accusation D. ready for involvement ‎25. The passage is mainly about .‎ A. honour and writers B. identity and signature C. signature and responsibility D. anonymity and signature 答案 DBBC Passage 7‎ New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road.‎ The farest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of and Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.‎ The official origin of East-West commerce along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC which was the agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia, ‎ Syria and a place known as Lijion,. Histerents have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient world’s two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthians of old Pet la lu exchange for acrobats and ostrich eggs, was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury markets in Rome.‎ But the new discoveries show that Chinese silk was apparently present in the West long before the Han emperor started organized trade over the Silk Road. The research could change thinking about the early history of world trade and provide insights into the mystery of just how and when Europe and the Mediterranean lands first became aware of the glorious culture at the other end of Eurasia.‎ ‎26. The word “coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by .‎ A. produced B. contributed C. doubled D. combined ‎27. The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that .‎ A. Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk B. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought C. historical research often achieves fascinating results D. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices ‎28. Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road .‎ A. originated in the 2nd century BC B. extended human migration into eastern Asia C. began a million years ago D. primarily benefited the Egyptians ‎29. Historians have always considered Zhang Qian’s mission important because they believe .‎ A. be brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperor B. be discovered the Silk Road C. be helped establish East-West trade D. be travelled as far as Afghanistan 答案 DBAC ‎ Passage 8‎ What is Bay? The simple answer is that it is a global trading platform where nearly anyone can trade practically anything. ‎ People can sell and buy all kinds of products and goods. Including cars, movies and DVDs, sporting goods, travel tickets, musical instruments, clothes and shoes- the list goes on and onThe idea came from Peter Omidyar, who was born in Paris and moved to Washington when he was still a child, At high school, be became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tuft University in 1988, He worked for the next few years as a computer ‎ engineer. In his free time he started Bay as a kind of hobby, at first offering the service free by word of mouth. ‎ By 1996 there was so much traffic on the website that he had to upgrade（升级） and he began charging a fee to members. Joined by a friend, Peter Skill. and in 1998 by his capable CEO, Meg Whitman, he has never looked back. . Even in the great. com crashes of the late 1990s,abay has gone from strength to strength ,. It is now one of the ten most visited online shopping websites on the InterneteBay sells connections, not goods, putting buyer and seller into contact with each other. ‎ All you have to do is lake an e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and you are in business: the world is your market place. Of course for each item （商品）sold eBay gets a percentage and that is great deal of money. ‎ Every day there are more than sixteen million items listed on eBay and eighty percent of the items are sold ‎30. We learn from the text that eBay provides people with__‎ A. a way of buying and selling goods B. a website for them to upgrade C. a place to exhibit their own photos D. a chance to buy things at low prices ‎31. Why did Peter create eBay after graduating from university?‎ A. For fun B. To make money C. For gathering the engineers D. To fulfill a task of his company ‎32. From “he has never looked back “in Paragraph 2 we learn that peter_‎ A. did not feel lonely B. was always hopeful C. did not think about the past D. became more and more successful ‎33. How does eBay make money from its website7?‎ A. By bringing callers together. ‎ B. By charging for each sale C. By listing items online D. By making e-photos. ‎ 答案 30.A 31.A 32.D 33.B Passage 9‎ It is true that good writers rewrite and rewrite and then rewrite some more. ‎ But in order to work up the desire to rewrite, it is important to learn to like what you write at the early stage. I am surprised at the number of famous writers I know who say that they so dislike reading their own writing later that they even hate to look over the publishers’ opinions. One reason we may dislike reading our own work is that we’re often disappointed that the rich ‎ ideas in our minds seem very thin and plain when first written down. Jerry Fodor and Steven Pinker suggest that this fact may be a result of how our minds work. . Different from popular belief ,we do not usually think in the works and sentences of ordinary language but in symbols for ideas （known as “mentalese”）, and writing our ideas down is an act of translation from that symbolic language . ‎ But while mentalese contains our thoughts in the form of a complex tapestry （织锦），writing can only be composed one thread at a time . Therefore it should not be surprising that our first attempt at expressing ideas should look so simple. It is only by repeatedly rewriting that we produces new threads and connect them to get closer to the ideas formed in our minds. When people write as if some strict critics （批评家） are looking over their shoulder , they are so worried about what this critic might say that they get stuck before they even start. Peter Elbow makes an excellent suggestion to deal with this problem. ‎ When writing we should have two different minds. At the first stage, we should see every idea, as well as the words we use to express it ,as wonderful and worth putting down . It is only during rewrites that we should examine what we excitedly wrote in the first stage and check for weaknesses. ‎ ‎34. What do we learn from the text about those famous writers?‎ A.They often regret writing poor works B.Some of them write surprisingly much. ‎ C.Many of them hate reading their own works D.They are happy to review the publishers’ opinions. ‎ ‎35. What do people generally believe about the way human minds work?‎ A. People think in words and sentences. ‎ B.Human ideas are translated into symbols C. People think by connecting threads of ideas. ‎ D.Human thoughts are expressed through pictures. ‎ ‎36. What can we conclude from the text?‎ A. Most people believe we think in symbols. ‎ B.Loving our own writing is scientifically reasonable.‎ C.The writers and critics can never reach an agreement. ‎ D.Thinking and writing are different stages of mind at work. ‎ 答案 CAD Passage 10‎ The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin. Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects. ‎ Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant. few believe that newspapers in their ‎ present printed form will remain alive for long Newspaper complies are losing advertisers （广告商）, readers, market value. and. in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago The chief editor （主编） of the times said recently, "At places where they gather, editors ask one another, 'How are you?', as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law came. “An article about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guardian, under the headline “NOT DEAD YET.” perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. ‎ Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past thee years The New York Times Company has seen its stock （股票） drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock-holders sell off their Times stock The Washington Post Comply has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income. ‎ ‎37. What can we learn about the New England Curran?‎ A. It is mainly about the stock market. ‎ B. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper. ‎ C. It remains a successful newspaper in America. ‎ D. It comes articles by political leaders. ‎ ‎38. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?‎ A. They often accept readers' suggestions B. They care a lot about each other's health. ‎ C. They stop doing business with advertisers. ‎ D. They face great difficulties in their business. ‎ ‎39. Which of the following found a new way for its development?‎ A. The Washington Post B. The Guardian C. The New York Times. D. New England Courant ‎40. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?‎ A. Satisfied B. Hopeful C. Worried D. Surprised 答案 BDAC ‎ Passage 11‎ It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?‎ Viti Lev-Great Fiji-is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Hiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay. ‎ With less than a million people living on islands, you'll never feel crowded And with a climate（气候）that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come. ‎ From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world. ‎ Whenever you come , wherever you go ,you’re sure to see some unforgettable events , From war dances to religious （宗教的） songs. From market days to religious days. It's not just staged for tourists; it's still a part of everyday life in Fiji And any one of us can enjoy Fiji's spirit by being part of the traditional （传统的） sharing of yaqona—a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?‎ ‎41. Where is the international airport of Fiji?‎ A. In Suva B. In Sydney ‎ C. On the island of Vatoa D. On the island of Viti Levu ‎42. What does the text tell us about Fijian people? ‎ A. They invented “Fiji time” for visitors B. They stick to a traditional way of lift C. They like to travel from place to place D. They love taking adventures abroad ‎43. One of the things that make Fiji a tourist attraction is A. its comfortable hotels B. its good weather all year round C. its exciting football matches D. its religious beliefs ‎44. Where can we most probably read this text?‎ A. In a personal diary B. In a science report C. In a travel magazine D. In a geography textbook 答案 DBBC Passage 11‎ An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （归因于）the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works. ‎ Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A. spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up. ‎ Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments—were ‎ drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250. ‎ ‎ “There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added. ‎ University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector（部门）, which are seen as more secure in economic crisis. ‎ A. recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain. ‎ Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”‎ ‎45. Professor John Beath’s lectures are . ‎ A. given in a traditional way B. connected with the present situation C. open to both students and their parents D. warmly received by economics ‎ ‎46. Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their . ‎ A. greater stability B. higher pay C. fewer applications D. better reputation ‎ ‎47. in the opinion of most parents . ‎ A. eccentrics should be the focus of school teaching B. more students should be admitted to universities C. the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened. ‎ D. children should solve financial problems themselves ‎ ‎48. According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters . ‎ A. wiser in money management B. have access to better equipment C. confide about their future careers D. get jobs in Child Trust Funds ‎ ‎49. What’s the main idea of the text?‎ A. Universities have received more applications. ‎ B. Economics is attracting an increasing numbers students C. college students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty D. parents are concerned with children’s subject selection. ‎ 答案 BACAB ‎ Passage 13‎ ‎ “Old wives tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another, For example, most of us remember our patents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. ‎ Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic（蒜）is good for you, too。It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.‎ Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars. ‎ Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales, After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated （积累） from thousands of our traditional beliefs don’t hold water should respect this body of knowledge even as research for clear scientific support to proven it true or false ‎50. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text？ ‎ A, Eating garlic is good for our eyes B, Sticky sweets are damaging to our teeth C, Swimming after a meal is dangerous。‎ D, Carrots prevent people from catching colds ‎51.The author develops the third paragraph mainly--------。 ‎ A. by cause and effects B. by order in space C. by order in time D. by examples ‎52.The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“ ”‎ A. to be believable B. to be valuable C. to be admirable D. to be smtable ‎53 What is the author’s attitude toward “old wives’ tales” in the text?‎ A. So objective B. Objective C. Dissatisfied D. Curious 答案 BDAB