隋唐英雄传排名统考大学英语B题库阅读理解

2020年12月23日发(作者：欧阳铭)
第二部分 阅读理解(2)（2013 年网考）全翻译版

新大纲 9 套模拟题 18 篇阅读理解（必考一篇）。
Passage 1
The French Revolution broke out in 1789. At the time France was in a crisis. The government was badly run
and people’s lives were miserable. King Louis XIV tried to control the national parliament and raise more taxes.
But his effort failed. He ordered his troops to Versailles. The people thought that Louis intended to put down the
Revolution by force. On July 14,1789, they stormed and took the Bastille, where political prisoners 1792 to get
support from Austria and Prussia. However, he was caught and put in prison. In September 17were kept. Ever
since that day, July 14 has been the French National Day. Louis tried to flee the country in 92, the monarchy
was abolished. In the same year, Louis was executed. A few months later his wife, Marie also had her head cut off.
The Revolution of France had frightened the other kings of Europe. Armies from Austria and Prussia began to
march against France. The French raised republican armies to defend the nation. The Revolution went through a
period of terror. Thousands of people lost their lives. In the end, power passed to Napoleon Bonaparte. (190
words)
法国大革命于 1789 年爆发。当时法国正处在一片混乱中，政府腐败，人民生活凄惨。路易十六世企

图 控制议会并增加赋税，但最后失败了。他命令军队进入凡尔赛。人民都认为他企图用武力镇压革命。1789
年 7 月 14 日，人民群众爆发了，攻占了关押政治犯的巴士底狱。从那天以后，7 月 14 日就被定为法国的
国庆日。1792 年，路易十六企图逃离法国，并从奥地利和普鲁士获得支持，但他被捕了。1792 年王室被
废除，路易十六被处以死刑。几个月后，他的妻子，玛丽也被处以死刑。法国大革命令欧洲其它国家的国
王感到害怕。奥地利和普鲁士的军队进入了法国。法国人民组织起了共和军来保卫祖国，革命陷入了一个
艰苦阶段。成千上万的人牺牲了。最后，权力落入了拿破仑﹒波拿巴手中。
6. What’s this passage about? 这篇文章主要讲了什么
A. France. B. King Louis. C. The French Revolution. 法国大革命 D. Europe.

7. Which did not happen in 1789? 以下哪件事不是发生在 1789 年

A. The French Revolution broke out.
B. The national economy was developing rapidly. 国家经济快速发展。

C. The government wasn’t well run.
D. King Louis XIV was in power.
8. Where were the political prisoners kept? 那些政治犯被关押在哪里
A. In Versailles. B. In Austria. C. In Prussia. D. In Bastille. 巴士底狱

9. What does the underlined word “abolished” mean? 划了下划线的“abolished ”这个词是什么意思

A. Put off. B. Established. C. United. D. Ended. 废除。

10. What was NOT the effect of the Revolution? 以下哪个不是法国大革命产生的效果

A. July 14 has become the French National Day.
B. It brought some impact on the other European Kings.
C. Louis’s wife, Marie was killed.
D. The king tried to control the national parliament. 国王试图控制议会。
Passage 2
A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. City
people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and
elbowing others as they try to complete their errands （任务）. Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of
life in this country.
一个外国人对于美国的第一印象很有可能是每个人都在压力下匆匆忙忙。城市里的人总是表现得匆
匆忙忙不知疲倦的，为了尽快做完一件事情，他们会在店里拼命引起店员的注意或者用胳膊肘推搡别人。
白天匆忙就餐也是这个国家生活节奏的一个部分。
Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they
too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next
person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you.
工作时间被认为是很珍贵的。在一些公共饮食场所，其他人会等在你 旁边等你吃完，这样大家都可

以得到服务，并赶在规定的时间内回去工作。每个人都会尽快给下一个人腾出地方。如果你不这样，侍者
会催促你的。
You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief
conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time
highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain courtesy point.
你会发现司机也都很匆 忙，人们从你身边匆匆走过。你会错过一些微笑，简短的交谈和一些与陌生

人的小礼节。不要在意，这是因为他们非常珍惜时间，而且他们认为一旦太注重这些社交礼节就是浪费时
间。
The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience
is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.” We begin to move restlessly about if
we feel time is slipping away without some returnbe this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming
from lands where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult
adjustments in both business and daily life.
对时间的观念还会影响到我们对耐心的理解。在 美国价值体系中，耐心并不是首要考虑的。我们中的

很多人被称为“脾气火爆”。如果我们觉得时间在毫无意义的溜走，既没有娱乐价值，工作价值，也不在
休息，那就会开始不停地徘徊。那些来自时间观念不同的国家的人发现他们在商业和日常生活中最困难的
就是对时间节奏的适应。
Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call, for example, they will
miss the ritual socializing that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be traditional in their own
country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a café or coffeehouse. Normally, Americans do not assess their
visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks. We seek out evidence of past performance rather
than evaluate a business colleague through social courtesies. Since we generally assess and probe professionally
rather than socially, we start talking business very quickly. (348 words) < br>许多刚到美国来的人都会想念他们在商业会谈中一些开场礼节。举个例子，他们会想念欢迎你到来而

泡的一杯茶或咖啡这样的社交礼仪，这在他们国家是常规礼仪。他们会想念在咖啡屋悠闲的会谈。而 通常，
美国人不会与来访者在这么悠闲的环境中进行一些冗长的小会谈。对于同事，我们总是看他过去的表现而
不是与他的社交礼仪。因为我们一般都是更注重专业性的，而不是社交性的，因此我们总是很快进入正题 。
11. Which of the following statements is wrong?
以下哪项陈述是错误的
A. Americans seem to be always under pressure.
B. Americans attach less importance to patience.
C. Americans don’t care much about ritual socializing.

D. Americans are impolite to their business colleagues. 美国人对他们的同事不礼貌。

12. In the fourth paragraph, “a high priority” means .第四段中的“a high priority”是什么意思

A. a less important thing B. a first concern 要首要考虑的。

C. a good business D. an attractive gift
13. Americans evaluate a business colleague .美国人评价他们的同事是根据 。

A. through social courtesy B. through prolonged business talks
C. by establishing business relations D. by learning about their past performance 他们过去的表现。

14. This passage mainly talks about . 本文主要讲了 。

A. how Americans treasure their time 美国人是怎样珍惜时间的。

B. how busy Americans are every day
C. how Americans do business with foreigners
D. what American way of life is like
15. We can infer from the passage that the author’s tone in writing is .
从本文我们可以看出作者写作的口吻是 。

A. critical B. ironical C. appreciative 欣赏的。 D. objective
Passage 3
Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native
country to join her sister in the United States. She spoke English very well. Though she was very happy she could
go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and fiends. As she was thinking all about this, she suddenly
heard the airline employee asking her to pick up her luggage and put it on the scale（s

称）. Maria pulled and pulled.
The bag was too heavy and she just couldn’t lift it up. The man behind her got very impatient. He, too, was
waiting to check in his luggage.
Maria，十六岁，她正在圣多明各(多米尼加首都)的机场排队等候。 她正要离开自己的祖国去美国和

她的姐姐团聚。她的英语讲得很好。虽然她要出国了觉得很高 兴，但此时要离开她的家人和朋友也很伤心。
正在她想这些的时候，她突然听到机场的工作人员正在叫她把行李放到称上。Maria 拉了又拉，包太重，
她根本抬不起来。她后面的男人很不耐烦了。他也是等着托运行李的。
“What’s wrong with this girl?” He said, “Why doesn’t she hurry up?” He moved forward and placed his bag
on the counter, hoping to check in fist. He was in a hurry to get a good seat.
“这女孩怎么了”他说道，“她为什么不快点”他走到前面，把包放在台上，希望能先登记。他

急着想要得到一个好的座位。
Maria was very angry, but she was very polite. And in her best English she said, “Why are you so upset?
There are enough seats for everyone on the plane. If you are in such a hurry, why can’t you give me a hand with
my luggage?”
Maria 很生气，但她很有礼貌。她用最优美的英语说，“你为什么如此不耐烦飞机上的每个人都有

座位。如果你真的很急，为什么不能帮我搬一下行李”
The man was surprised to hear Maria speak English. He quickly picked up her luggage and stepped back.
Everyone was looking at him with disapproval. (224 words)
这男人听到 Maria 会讲英语觉得很惊讶。他很快拿起自己的行李退了回去。每个人都很不赞成得看

着他。
唯一联系其他均为盗版

6. Maria’s story happened . Maria 的故事发生在什么时候
A. when she was leaving America B. on her way back to Santo Domingo
C. before she left the USA D. when she arrived at the airport 她到达机场后。

7. You believer that the work of the airline employee mentioned in the story is to at the airport.
你认为故事中提到的机场工作人员的工作是什么

A. help carry people’s luggage B. ask people to pick up the luggage
C. check people’s luggage 检查旅客的行李 D. take care of people’s luggage

8. “Why are you so upset?” Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him that he should not be
“为什么你如此不耐烦”Maria 对那个男人说。她这么说是要告诉他不要不高兴。
.
A. surprised B. sad C. unhappy D. sorry
9. “Everyone was looking at him with disapproval.” This sentence means that the people around felt
“每个人都很不赞成地看着他”这句话的意思是周围的人为这男人的行为感到很遗憾。

A. worried about Maria B. worried about the man
C. sorry for Maria’s manners D. sorry for the man’s manners
10. The author mentioned Maria’s age at the beginning of the story in order to show that
作者在故事的开头就提到 Maria 的年龄是为了表达什么

A. she was young but behaved properly 她很小，但行为很得体。
.
.
B. she would not have left home alone
C. everyone around her was wrong
D. it was not good that nobody offered to help her
Passage 4
Britain and France are separated by the English Channel, a body of water that can be crossed in as few as 20
minutes. But the cultures of the two countries sometimes seem to be miles apart.
英国和法国被英吉利海峡阻隔，游泳穿越该海峡只要不到 20 分钟的时间。但这两个国家的文化有时
相差十万八千里。
Last Thursday Britain and France celebrated the 100
th
anniversary（周年纪念）of the signing of a friendship
agreement called the Entente Cordiality. The agreement marked a new beginning for the countries following
centuries of wars and love-hate partnership.
上星期四，英国和法国庆祝了《友好协议》签订 100 周年的纪念活动。该协议标志着两个国家在经
历了几个世纪的战争和爱恨交织的关系后的新篇章。
But their relationship has been ups and downs over the past century. Just last year, there were fierce
disagreements over the Iraq war-which British Prime Minister Tony Blair supported despite French President
Jacques Chirac speaking out against it. This discomfort is expressed in Blair and Chirac’s body language at
international meetings. While the French leader often greets German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder with a hug（拥
抱）, Blair just receives a handshake. However, some political experts say the war in Iraq could in fact have helped
ties.
但他们的关系在上个世纪也经历了几番起落。仅去年，对伊拉克战争问题进行了激烈的争论-英国首
相布莱尔支持而法国总统希拉克反对。国际会议中，这种别扭在布莱尔和希拉克的身体语言中表现得很明
显。当法国领导人频频与德国总理格哈特·施罗德拥抱时，布莱尔只得到了握手。然而，有些政治专家说
正是伊拉克战争促进了两国的关系。
The history of divisions may well be because of the very different ways in which the two sides see the
world. But this doesn’t stop 12 million Britons taking holidays in France each year. However, only 3 million
French come in the opposite direction. Surveys（调查）show that most French people feel closer to the Germans
than they do to the British. And the research carried out on Britain has found that only a third of the population
believes the French can be trusted. Perhaps this bad feeling comes because the British dislike France’s close
relationship with Germany, or because the French are not happy with Britain’s close links with the US.
这种历来的分离也许是好的，因为这两个国家对世界的看法完全不同。但是这并没有阻隔 1200 万的
英国人每年到法国度假。而法国仅有 300 万的人民去英国度假。调查显示大多数法国人对德国人比对英国
人亲切。并且在英国进行的调查显示仅有 13 的英国人信任法国人。也许这种坏的感觉是因为英国人不喜
欢法国跟德国的亲密关系，或者因为法国对英国和美国的亲密关系感到不悦。
Whatever the answer is, as both sides celebrate 100 years of “doubtful friendship”, they are at least able to
make jokes about each other. Here’s one: What’s the best thing about Britain’s relationship with France? The
English Channel. (320 words)
不论答案是什么，双方能在一起庆祝这种“不确定的友好关系”100 周年，至少证明他们会相互开玩
笑了。其中一条就是：英国与法国的关系的最好见证是什么是英吉利海峡。

11. For centuries, the relationship between Britain and France is .
几世纪以来，英国与法国的关系是一种的爱恨交织的关系。

A. friendly B. impolite C. brotherly D. a mixture of love and hate
12. The war in Iraq does to the relationship between France and Britain.
伊拉克战争对英国和法国的关系起到既好又坏的作用。

A. good B. harm
C. neither good nor harm D. both good and harm

13. The British are not so friendly to and the French are not so friendly to
英国对德国不是那么友好，法国对美国也不是那么友好。

A. Germany; America B. America; Germany
C. Germany; Germany D. America; America

.
14. are more interested in having holidays in . 英国人更喜欢到法国度假。

A. American people…Britain B. British people … Germany

C. French people … Britain D. British people … France

15. What does the last sentence mean? 文章的最后一句的意思是什么

A. As long as the English Channel exists, no further disagreement will form between France and Britain.
B. The English Channel can prevent anything unfriendly happening in both France and Britain.
C. France and Britain are near neighbors, and this will help balance the relationship between them.
法国和英国是一衣带水的邻邦，这会帮助两国平衡他们之间的关系。

D. The English Channel is the largest enemy between France and Britain.
Passage 5
Community service is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all
students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called
“One On One” helps elementary students who’ve fallen behind. Your education majors might be especially
interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is, tutoring in math and English.
社区服务是我们大学教育的一个重要的部分。我们鼓励所 有的学生在毕业前至少从事一项社区活动。

一项新的叫做“一对一”的社区计划是用于帮助那些落后的小学生的。读教育专业的学生也许对这项计划
尤其感兴趣，因为它为你提供了教学（教数学和英语）的机会。
You’d have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math,
English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week. 你在一个学期内每周得自愿工作两小时。你可以选择教小孩数学，英语，或两者都教。一节课半小时

比较好，因此你可以每周教两天，每次每门课半小时。
Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the tutors — he’ll be available to help you with lesson plans or to
offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for
the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.
道奇教授将担任这些家庭教师的顾问 。他会帮你制订教学计划或提供活动的建议。他的办公时间是每

周二和周四下午。你可以在他那签约参与这个计划并于下周开始工作。
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this community service … and you’ll gain valuable experience at the same time. It
looks good on your resume, too, showing that you’ve had experience with children and that you care about your
community. If you’d like to sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by Professor Dodge’s office this week.
(220 words)
唯一联系其他均为盗版

我确信你会喜欢这项社区服务，同时你也能获 得宝贵的经验。能在你的简历上表明你有教孩子的经验

而且你能关心你的社区，应该是很不错 的一件事。如果你愿意签约或如果你有任何问题，于本周前往道奇
教授的办公室。
6. What is the purpose of the talk?
A. To explain a new requirement for graduation.

这段话的目的是什么
B. To interest students in a new community program. 是为了使学生们对一项新的社区计划感兴趣。

C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students.
D. To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program.
7. What is the purpose of the program that the speaker describes?
讲话人所说的这项计划的目的是什么

A. To find jobs for graduating students.
B. To help education majors prepare for final exams.
C. To offer tutorials to elementary school students. 为小学生提供家教服务。

D. To provide funding for a community service project.
8. What does Professor Dodge do? 道奇教授是干什么的

A. He advises students to participate in certain program. 他为学生参加某项计划提供建议。

B. He teaches part-time in an elementary school.
C. He observes elementary school students in the classroom.
D. He helps students prepare their resumes.
9. What should students who are interested in the tutorials do?
对家教有兴趣的学生应该怎么做

A. Contact the elementary school.
B. Sign up for a special class.
C. Submit a resume to the dean.
D. Talk to Professor Dodge. 和道奇教授谈谈。

10. Whom do you think the speaker addresses?
你认为说话者是在对谁说这些话的。 学生。

A. Faculty. B. Students. C. Residents D. Graduated students.
Passage 6
Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language
would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant
that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the
printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.
纸是人类发明的最重要的产品之一。没有一些便宜而又实用的材料来写的话，书 面语也不可能广泛

传播。纸的发明意味着更多的人可以接受教育，因为更多的书可以印出来并分发出去。纸和印刷一起为知
识的交流提供了极其重要的途径。
How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1990 the
world’s use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50
kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper
than other countries.
我们每年用多少纸呢也许你无法很快回答出这个问题。在 1900 年，全世界的用纸量是每年人均一

公斤左右。现在有些国家的用量达到每年人均 50 公斤。像美国，英国和瑞典这样的国家的用量远超其他
各国。
Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was
not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant.
Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of year. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of
certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept
on parchment. (208words)
像许多其他我们用的东西一样，纸最早发明于中国。在埃及和西方，十五世纪前纸并没有广泛

使用。埃及人写字写在一种水生植物做成的材料上。欧洲人用羊皮纸用了好几百年。羊皮纸很牢固，它是
用某些幼年动物的皮做成的。从羊皮纸上保存的记录中我们了解到关于欧洲历史的最重要的事情。
11. What’s the meaning for the word “parchment”? “parchment”的意思是什么
A. The skin of young animals.
B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals. 一种用某些幼年动物的皮做成的纸。

C. The paper used by European countries.
D. The paper of Egypt.
12. Which of the following is not mentioned about the invention of paper?
关于纸的发明下面哪项没有被提到

A. More jobs could be provided than before. 工作机会比以前更多了。
B. More people could be educated than before.
C. More books could be printed and distributed.
D. More ways could be used to exchange knowledge.
13. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely?
埃及人什么时候开始广泛地使用纸 大约在 1400 年。

A. Around 1400. B. Around 1900. C. Around 400. D. Around 900.
14. Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year?
以下哪个国家每年人均用纸量更大瑞典。

A. China B. Sweden C. Egypt D. Japan
15. What is the main idea of this short talk?
这篇文章的主要内容是什么

A. More and more paper is being consumed nowadays.
B. Paper enables people to receive education more easily.
C. The invention of paper is of great significance to man. 纸的发明对人类非常重要。

D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.
Passage7
Laws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the
flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise
regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag
should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfolded the flag first, and then
hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag.
Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchief, paper
napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, or
badgers of the US. When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument, it shouldn’t serve as a covering of the
object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to the ground, but let it be carried
high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled. It
should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.
唯一联系其他均为盗版

已经制定了法律来规定美国国旗的使用,并确保对国旗应有的尊敬。关 于国旗的使用也早已有了惯例。

全军就国旗的展开方法有明确的规定，这与常规有点不同。国旗的升降应由手工完成。国旗未展开时不能
升起。应先使它展开，然后快速把它升至旗杆顶部。缓慢、庄严地降下。旗上不可以放东西。不要把国旗
镶嵌在衣服或运动装上，也不要把国旗印在垫子、手帕、纸巾或盒子上。联邦法律规定如果某个商标含有
美国国旗或国徽，这个商标就不能被注册。当国旗被用来为雕像或纪念碑揭幕时，不可以盖在被揭幕物上 。
如果国旗被用在这种场合，则不能让它掉到地上而应悬在空中作为这个仪式的象征。特别注意不要玷污 国
旗，不允许触到地面或擦着物体。
6. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag
美国人是如何确保对国旗应有的尊敬的
A. By making laws. 通过制定法律。 B. By enforcing discipline.
C. By educating the public. D. By holding ceremonies.
7. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag? 升美国国旗有何规定

A. It should be raised by soldiers. B. It should be raised quickly by hand. 应该快速用手升起

C. It should be raised only by Americans. D. It should be raised by mechanical means.
8. How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?
揭幕仪式上应该如何使用国旗

A. It should be attached to the status.
B. It should be hung from the top of the monument.
C. It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.
D. It should be carried high up in the air. 应该悬挂在空中
9. What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag?
对于美国国旗的使用我们知道了什么

A. There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.
B. The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.
C. There are precise regulations and customs to be followed. 要严格遵守规定和习惯。

D. Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.
10. What is Americans’ attitude towards their National Flag? 美国人对于自己的国旗是什么态度

A. Arbitrary . B. Respect. 尊敬 C. Happy. D. Brave.

Passage 8
It has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama known as the soap
opera has suddenly become “in”. Between the hours of 11 a. m. and 4:30 p. m., college television lounges are
filled with soap opera fans who can’t wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters.
据报道，在美国大学里，被称为肥皂剧的日间系列剧突然“火”了起来。上午 11 点至下午 4：30，大

学电视观看室里挤满了肥皂剧迷，他们急着想看自己所崇拜的偶像的下一集生活剧。
Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite; they’re a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school
students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying
job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960’s, it was uncommon for young people to
watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was
about social issues of great importance.
其实，肥皂剧不仅仅是大学生最喜爱的节 目，也是年轻人最喜爱的。放学后，中学生都挤在电视机前

观看节目。有一个年轻的职业妇女坦诚说起曾经拒绝了一份薪水不错的工作而不愿放弃观看最喜爱的系列
剧。20 世纪 60 年代年轻人很少看肥皂剧。那时的情况与现在很不相同。那是很严肃的时期，人们所谈的
都是关于很重要的社会大事。
Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they
should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people’s lives. But soap opera is enjoyment.
Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who, like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy
love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance to feel close to people without
having to bear any responsibility for their problems.
现在，严肃已被娱乐取代。年轻人想寻找快乐。如果他们想看表现生活烦恼的肥皂剧就会显得很奇怪。
但肥皂剧是令人快乐的。年轻人可以模仿肥皂剧里的人物，这些人物像大学生观众一样，在寻找快乐的爱
情，也许还没找到。肥皂剧给年轻人一个贴近人们的机会但对于他们的问题却不必承担责任。
11. What is soap opera? 什么是肥皂剧 A.
Plays based on science fiction stories. B.
Plays based on non-fiction stories.
C. The daytime serial dramas on TV. 白天的电视系列剧。

D. Popular documentary films on TV.
12. What can be the best title of the passage? 这篇文章的最佳题目是什么

A. College student viewers. B. Favorite TV serials.
C. Soap opera fans. 肥皂剧迷 D. College-age viewers.

13. Which is NOT the reason why the soap opera has suddenly become “in” among American young people?
根据这篇文章，哪一项不是肥皂剧突然火起来的原因

A. Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.
B. Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.
C. Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.
D. Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.
因为年轻人得承担问题的责任。

14. What can we learn from the passage? 这篇文章让我们知道了什么 A.
College students like soap operas more than any other social groups. B.
Young people of sixties like soap operas more than people today.
C. Young viewers have turned themselves from the seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now.
年轻人已经使自己从 60 年代人的严肃转向了现在的快乐。

D. The young as a whole are trying to look for happy love but in vain.
15. What message does the author want to convey to us? 作者想向我们表达什么信息

A. The people’s favorites to drama works have been changed for a long time.
B. The people’s favorites to drama works change along with the times.
人们对戏剧作品的喜爱随着时间而改变

C. The people’s favorites to drama works is changed by the soap opera.
D. The people’s favorites have changed the drama works.
Passage 9
Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day
by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the
evening.
很多在伦敦工作的人喜 欢住在伦敦郊外，然后每天乘火车、汽车和公交车去上班或上学。这也就意味

着他们不得不早出晚归。
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a
garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of
one’s own.
住在伦敦郊外的一个好处就是房子便宜。在伦敦即使是没有花园的小公 寓也需要一笔不菲的租金，用

同样的钱，你可以在郊区买一个带花园的小房子了。
Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives. Even though
one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends
and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend
one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.
Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the
secret of Nature.
然后，他在乡村就可以远离喧嚣和忙碌的工作生活。即使他不得不起得更早，花 更多的时间乘火车或

公交车，但他晚上可以睡得更好。在周末和夏季的夜晚，他可以享受乡村清新干净的空气。要是他喜欢花
园，在花园里干一些想挖土、种植、浇水等许多园艺的活，那么当鲜花和蔬菜生长起来的时候，他就与其
他分享大自然秘密的人们一样得到奖赏。
Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its
cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that
their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a
fortnight’s (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared
to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.
然而有些人对乡村并不感兴趣。对他 们来说，幸福就在市区里，那里有电影院、剧院、漂亮的商店、

繁忙的街道、舞厅和饭店。如果不得不住在伦敦郊外的话，这些人就觉得生活没意义了。（对于那些热爱
都市生活的人来说）他们所需要的乡村生活，就是偶尔去公园散步，每个夏天去海边过上两个星期，其他
跟乡村有关的东西，让那些每天晚上都急于离开伦敦的人们（住在郊外的人们）去享受吧。
6. Which of the following statements is NOT true? 下列哪个陈述是不对的
A. People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.
B. All the people who work in London prefer to live in the country.
所有在伦敦工作的人都喜欢住在伦敦市郊

C. Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.
D. Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city.
7. With the same money needed for

, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country.
用同样的钱 _,他可以在乡村买到一套有花园的小房子。

A. getting a small flat with a garden B. having a small flat with a garden
C. renting a small flat without a garden 租一套没有花园的小公寓

D. buying a small flat without a garden
8. When the garden is in blossom, the one has been rewarded.
当花园里开满鲜花的时候，那个 的人就得到了奖赏。

A. living in the country B. having spent time working in the garden 花时间在花园里工作
C. having a garden of his own D. having been digging, planting and watering
9. People who think happiness lies in the city life would feel that if they had to live outside London.
那些认为幸福就在城市里人会感到 如果他们不得不住在郊外。

A. their life was meaningless 他们的生活毫无意义 B. their life was invaluable
C. they didn’t deserve a happy life D. they were not worthy of their happy life
10. The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to .
在第 3 段中，划线的词组 get away from 指 。

A. deal with B. do away with
C. escape from 逃脱某个地方 D. prevent from

Passage 10
By definition, heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage, achievements,
and self-sacrifice made most for the benefits of others-they are people against whom we measure others. They are
men and women recognized for shaping our nation’s consciousness and development as well as the lives of those
who admire them. Yet, some people say that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by,
where the very idea of heroism is something beyond us – an artifact of the past. Some maintain, that because the
Cold War is over and because America is at peace, our age is essentially an unheroic one. Furthermore, the overall
crime rate is down, poverty has been eased by a strong and growing economy, and advances continue to be made
in medical science.
就定义而言，英雄之所以与众不同是因为他们有非凡的勇气、取得了卓着的成就、常 常为他人的利益

而做出牺牲——他们是我们评价别人的标准。他们是大家公认的对我们国家意识的形成和我们国家的发
展，还有对他们的崇拜者的一生起了重大作用的人。可是，有人说，我们的时代是很难出现真正英雄的时
代，英雄主义这一概念本身我们就难以理解——它已经成为历史。有些人坚持说，由于冷战的结束和美国
对外的和睦，我们的时代本质上不是一个英勇豪壮的时代。更进一步地说，总体犯罪率正在降低，经济的
发展与增长已经缓解了贫困，医疗科学也在不断的进步。
Cultural icons are hard to define, but we know them when we see them. They are people who manage to go
beyond celebrity（明星）, who are legendary, who somehow manage to become mythic. But what makes some
figures icons and others mere celebrities? That’s hard to answer. In part, their lives have the quality of a story to
tell. For instance, the beautiful young Diana Spencer who at 19 married a prince, renounced marriage and the
throne, and died at the moment she found true love. Good looks certainly help. So does a special indefinable
charm, with the help of the media. But nothing confirms an icon more than a tragic death – such as Martin Luther
King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Princess Diana.
给文化偶像下定义就更难了，但是我们看到他们就认识了他们。他们超越了名流，成为传奇式人物，
甚至在某种程度上已是神话式的人物。但究竟是哪些因素使有些人成为偶像，另一些人仅成了名流呢这 就
太难说了。部分原因是他们的生平带有传奇故事的色彩。比如说，年轻貌美的戴安娜·史宾塞，19 岁时 嫁
给了王子，放弃了婚姻与王权，却在找到真爱的那一刻死去了。漂亮的长相当然有用，另外，在媒体的 炒
作下某种难以描述的、特殊的个人魅力也起作用。然而悲剧性地过早离开这个世界，却是造成偶像最重 要
的因素——例如：小马丁·路德·金、约翰·F·肯尼迪和戴安娜王妃。
11. The passage mainly deals with .这段主要讲述
A. life and death B. heroes and heroines
C. heroes and icons 英雄与偶像 D. icons and celebrities


12. Heroes and heroines are usually . 英雄通常是
A. courageous B. good example to follow
C. self-sacrificing D. all of the above 以上三个都是

13. Which of the following statements is wrong? 下列哪个陈述是错误的

A. Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth.
B. Superstars are famous for being famous.
C. One’s look can contribute to being famous.
D. Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times. 英雄只能出现在战争时代。

14. Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine love .
年轻貌美的戴安娜·史宾塞找到了她的真爱 .

A. when she was 19 B. when she became a princess
C. just before her death 刚好在她死之前 D. after she gave birth to a prince

15. What is more likely to set an icon’s status? 有什么更能说明偶像的地位

A. Good looks. B. Tragic and early death. 悲剧和英年早逝

C. Personal attraction. D. The quality of one’s story.
Passage 11
Places to stay in Britain are as varied as the places you visit. Whatever your budget is the choice — from
basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle — is all part of fun.

在英国，可住宿的地方就如可参观的地方那么多。不论你的预算是多少，任何一种选择都是快乐的一
部分――从谷仓到小旅馆，从小农舍到大城堡。
Hostels 旅社

Cheap, good-value hostels are aimed at all types of like-minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and
you don’t have to be young or single to use them. Britain’s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer
a great welcome. Facilities and prices vary, especially in rural areas, where some hostels are a little more than a
bunkhouse（临时住房）while others are remarkably comfortable — almost like bargain hotels.
廉价、超值的旅社定位在形形色色的趣味相投的重精神超过物质的这类游客群体，而且旅社没有规定
游客必须是年轻人或者是单身汉。英国对自助旅行者和背包旅行者也十分欢迎。设施和价格也各不相同，
特别是在乡村，有些旅社只比临时住房好一点点，而有些特别舒适-----就像物美价廉的旅馆一样。
Youth Hotels 青年旅馆

Founded many years ago to “help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love
and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21
st
century. The network of
230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britain’s towns and countryside.
（这种旅社的形式）很多年前就形成了，为了“帮助所有的，特别是资金有限的年轻人，深入了解、
喜爱、关心农村。”青年旅行社组织在２１世纪依然盛行。２３０家的旅社网络是探索英国小镇和农村的
最佳门户。
B&Bs 床位和早餐

The B&Bs (bed and breakfasts) is a great British institution. In essence you get a room in somebody’s house,
and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may
have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.
床位与早餐是英国的伟大创举。实际上就是某家的住户为你提供一个房间，小的 B& Bs 只有一间客房，

所以你会觉得自己是这户人家的一份子。大一些的 B& Bs 可能有４、５个房间和更多是设施，但一样的热
情款待。
In country areas your B&Bs might be in a village or an isolated farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect
facilities: and usually run from around ￡12 to ￡ 20 per person. City B&Bs charge about ￡25 to ￡ 30 per
person, although they’re often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs.
在农村，B & B 可能在一个村庄或者四周都是田地的独立的农场里。价格反映了房间的设施：通常每
人在１２到２０英镑左右。城市的 B & Bs 价格在每人２５到３０英镑左右，尽管越到郊区价格越便宜。
Pubs & Inns 酒吧和客栈

As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain’s pubs and inns sometimes offer B&Bs, particularly in country
areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of local community.
除了卖酒和饭菜外，英国的酒吧和客栈有时也提供床位和早 餐，特别在农村地区。在那里住一两个晚

上会十分有趣，并且可以让你处在当地社区的中心。
Rates range from around ￡15 to ￡ 25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms.
价格在每人１５到２５英镑左右。酒吧更有可能拥有单人房。

6. In this passage the author mainly . 这篇文章作者的意图主要是什么
A. tells us where to stay while visiting Britain 告诉我们到英国旅游可以住在哪里
B. advises readers to pay a visit to Britain
C. introduces the wonderful public services in Britain
D. gives us some information about British life
7. are mainly built for young visitors. 主要是为年轻人建的。
A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels 青年旅社 C. Hostels D. B&Bs

8. If you travel alone and want to know better family life in Britain, you’d better stay in .
如果你独自一个人旅游并且想更好地了解英国的居民生活，你可以住在 B & Bs

A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. Hostels D. B&Bs
9. If you are interested in traveling with your friends but only with limited means, where is the better place for you
to stay?
如果你喜欢和朋友一起旅行但资金有限，哪里是最佳住宿地点呢

A. Pubs & Inns B. Youth Hotels C. Hostels 旅社 D. B&Bs
10. Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage?
根据文章的最后一段，以下哪句是错误的

A. Pubs and inns usually provide visitors bed and breakfast.
B. All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast. 所有的酒吧和客栈都为旅客提供床位和早餐。

C. Pubs and inns charge a visitor ￡ 25 at the most.

D. If you want a single room, you are more likely to get one in pubs.
Passage 12
What makes a person a scientist? Does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of
others? The answer is “no”. It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that make him a scientist.
You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree, too,
that knowing how to investigate, how to discover information, is important to everyone. The scientist, however,
goes one step further, he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be
confirmed by other persons. He also works to fit the answer he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas
about how the world works.
是什么使一个普通人成为科学家他有与从不同的学习方法和工具吗答案是否定的。不是因为科学

家使用的工具，而是因为他使用工具的方法使他成为科学家。你也许认同怎么用力对一名木匠来说很重要 。
你也许也认同怎么研究调查，发现信息对每个人来说都很重要。然而，科学家比这更进一步，他必须确定
他对自己的问题得出了一个合理的答案，并且他的答案通过别人也可以得到证实。他同时把自己得出的许
多答案归结为一个系统的关于世界如何运作的观点。
The scientist’s knowledge must be exact. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must
be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under
the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a
demonstration must be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are
important in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, arrived at this theory through
mathematics. The accuracy of this mathematics was later tested through investigations, Einstein’s ideas were
shown to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for measurements. Then the measurements are used to make
mathematical calculations that may test his investigations.
科学家的知识必须很确切。不能给半错半对或者只有一半机会对的情况留任何空间。他必须在条件允

许的情况下尽可能正确。在一种条件下成功一次的话必须在同样的条件下都能成功。如果条件不同，科学
家在证明过程中观察到的任何变化都必须解释他的条件是如何变化的。这是关于调查研究在科学研究中十
分重要的其中一个理由。爱因斯坦通过数学方法提出了相对论。他的数学运用的正确性被后人通过调查研
究的方法证实该理论是正确的。一个科学家会用很多工具来测量。测量的结果用来进行数学计算，再进行
调查研究的测试。
11. What makes a scientist according to the passage? 根据这篇文章的观点科学家是如何来的
A. The tools he uses. B. The way he uses his tools. 他使用工具的方法
C. His way of learning. D. The various tools he uses.
12. “The scientist, however, goes one step further…”. The author says this to show
“然而，科学家比这更进一步……”作者这么说是为了说明什么

.
A. the importance of information
B. the importance of thinking
C. the difference between scientists and ordinary people 科学家与普通人的区别

D. the difference between carpenters and people with other jobs
13. A sound scientific theory should be one that .一项伟大的科学理论应该是怎么样的

A. works not only under one set of conditions at one time, but also under the same conditions at other times
不仅只在一种条件下一次可行，而是要在同样的条件下一直可行。

B. does not allow any changes even under different conditions
C. can be used for many purposes
D. leave no room for improvement
14. The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to illustrate .作者引用爱因斯坦的例子是为了证明什
么
A. that measurements are keys to success in science
B. that accuracy of mathematics
C. that the investigations are important in science 调查研究在科学领域十分重要。

D. that the mathematical calculations may test his investigations
15. What is the main idea of the passage? 这篇文章的中心意思是什么

A. The theory of relativity.
B. Exactness is the core of science.
C. Scientists are different from ordinary people.
D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist.
确切性和使用工具的方法是成为科学家的重要因素。

Passage 13
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone
him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very
important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p.m.
If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it’s a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the
call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel
they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party
date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an
appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be
forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between
people from different cultures that treat time differently. Promptness is valued highly in American life, for
example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one
would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5
minutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence. (260 words)
在美国，一般不习惯每天很早打电话给某个人。如果你很早打电话给他，在他刮胡子或吃 早饭的时候，

那就说明这件事情非常重要，需要立刻处理。晚上十一点以后打电话也是同样的意思。如果一个人在睡觉
的时候接到电话，那他肯定觉得这是一件事关生死的大事。打电话的时间也显示事情的重要程度。在社会
生活中，时间是一个非常重要的角色。在美国，如果在宴会三四天前才受到邀请，那受邀者就会认为自己
不是很受重视。但并不是在所有的国家都如此。在世界上的其它地方，提前很多时候做约定被认为是很愚
蠢的，因为约好一个星期以后的事情很容易忘记。所以时间的意义在不同的地方是不一样的。因此，来自
不同文化背景的人之间就会产生误会。举个例子，准时在美国社会是受到高度认可的。如果某些人不准时 ，
就会被认为不礼貌或不够负责任。在美国，没有一个人会把一次商务活动和等待一小时联系起来，这太不
礼貌了。一个人如果迟到五分钟，就要做出解释，也许这还不够。
6. What is the main idea of this passage? 以下哪项表达了本文的中心思想
A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S.
B. The role of time in social life over the world. 世界各地时间在社会生活中扮演的角色。

C. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S.
D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the same.
7. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours?
根据本文，如果你在某人睡觉时间打电话给他，意味着什么

A. A matter of work.
B. A matter of life or death. 这是一件事关生死的大事

C. You want to see him or her.
D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.
8. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend?
如果你想约你的朋友，以下哪个时间是比较恰当的

A. at 7: 00 am. B. at 4:00 pm. 下午 4 点 C. at the midnight. D. at 4:00 am.

9. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
根据本文，以下哪项陈述是正确的

A. In the U.S.A guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only
three or four days before the party date.
B. There is no misunderstanding arising between people from different cultures about the concept of time.
C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U.S.A..
D. Promptness is valued highly in American life. 准时在美国社会是受到高度认可的。
. 从本文我们可以得出：
10. From the passage we can safely infer that

A. it’s a matter of life or death if you call someone in day time
B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world 世界各地的时间观念是不同的。

C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are early or late for a business party
D. if a person is late for a date, he needn’t make some explanation
Passage 14
There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals.
目标有三种：短期目标，中期目标和长期目标。

Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis.
Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibly, months. It should be remembered that
just as a building is no stronger than its foundation, long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the
achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and
then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed.
短期目标是根据每日制定的为了处理当前事物的目标。短期目标可以以少于一个星期，一个星期，

两个星期，或者可能的话一个月来完成。我们必须记住，正如只有地基牢靠，建筑物才坚固一样，长期目
标脱离了扎实的短期目标的实现是不能实现的。短期目标的实现是以以前完成的目标为前提的。
The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals. They might deal with just one term
of school or the entire school year, or they could even extend for several years. Any time you move a step at a
time, you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you
will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your
motivation and desire will increase.
中期目标是在短期目标的基础上指定的。可以以一个学期或整个学年为周期指定， 或者延长至几年。

每次你根据目标前进了一步，都不要让自己感到没有信心或者压力重重。当你完成了一个目标，你都会增
加成功的信心。并且当你完成目标的日期越来越近，你的动力和希望都会增加。
Long- term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is
not a static thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.(221 words)
长期目标可以和我们未来的梦想相关联。可以是五年或五年以 上的目标。生活不是一成不变的。我

们不能让长期目标制约了我们或我们的行为。
11. Our long-term goals mean a lot .
如果我们能完成各个短期目标，那么我们的长期目标将意义深远。

A. If we cannot reach solid short-term goals B. If we complete the short-term goals
C. If we have dreams of the future D. If we put forward some plans
12. New short-term goals are built upon . 短期目标是以以前完成的目标为前提的。

A. a daily basis B. your achievement in a week
C. current activities D. the goals that have been completed
13. When we complete each step of our goals, .每完成一个目标，将会增加我们成功的信心。

A. we will win final success B. we are overwhelmed
C. we should build up confidence of success D. we should have strong desire for setting new goals

这篇短文的中心思想是什么
14. What is the main idea of this passage?
A Life is a dynamic thing. B. we should set up long-term goals
C. Different kinds of goals in life. 目标的不同种类。 D. The limitation of long-term goals.

15. Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage?
根据短文，下面哪种说法是错误的

A. The long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the achievement of solid short-term goals
B. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals.
C. Life is a static thing, thus we should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.
生活是一成不变的，所以我们不能让长期目标制约我们的生活和我们的行为。

D. We should often add new short-term goals to those which have been completed.
Passage 15
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we
really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions
and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called
letters, which could be combined to present those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds,
whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.
人们最初是如何发明单词 的不得而知，换句话说，语言的起源是个秘密。所有我们所知道的只是，人，

不同于动物，不知怎么发明了某些声音来表达思想、情感、行为和物质，以便相互交流；后来统一了某些
被称为字母的符号，这些字母可以连起来代表那些声音，可以写下来。我们把那些声音叫做单词，不管他
们是口语还是书面语。
The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the thing they bring up before our minds. Words become
filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and
sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something
increases.
文字的力量在于其联系性－它们把这 些联系性带到我们的头脑中。通过经历，单词对我们充满了意义。

我们活得越久，某些单词就 越能使我们回忆起过去的喜怒哀乐；我们越是阅读和学习，有意义的单词数量
就越增加。

Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which
appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style.
Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and
which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words
carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.
伟大的作家是那些不仅具有伟大思想而且能用词汇来表达这些思想的人，他们的思想强 烈地震撼着我

们的心灵和情感。单词的这种美妙和寓意用法就是我们所谓的文学性。总之，真 正的诗人是文字的掌握着。
他可以用音乐般的词汇来表达自己的意思，这些词汇凭借其所用环境和联系性能让人感动得流泪。因此，
我们应该学会仔细选择所用词汇并准确使用，否则会使我们说的话可笑又粗俗。
6. The origin of language is . 语言的起源是：
A. a legend handed down from the past B. a matter that is hidden or secret
C. a question difficult to answer D. a problem not yet solved 一个还未解决的问题

7. What is true about words? 关于词汇哪一项是对的

A. They are used to express feelings only. B. They can not be written down.
C. They are simply sounds. 他们是简单的声音 D. They are mysterious.

8. The real power of words lies in their . 文字的真正力量在于其

A. properties B. characteristics
C. peculiarity D. representative function 代表功能

9. By “association”, the author means . 作者用“联系性”这个词指

A. a special quality B. a joining of ideas in the mind 头脑中思想的联接

C. an appearance which is puzzling D. a strange feature
10. Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true?
关于真正的诗人下列哪项不正确

A. He is no more than a master of words. 他只不过是一个文字的掌握者。
B. He can convey his ideas in words which sing like music.
C. He can move men to tears. D. His style is always charming.
Passage 16
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and
self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts
are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound
stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
羞怯是许多人不快乐的原因。害羞的 人焦虑不安，自我意识强，也就是说，他们过分在意自己的形象

和行为。焦虑时常萦绕在他们 的脑海中：我给人留下了什么印象?他们喜欢我吗?我让人觉得很傻吗?我的
穿着是否不吸引人?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person’s conception of
himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s
reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.
显而易见，这种不舒适的感觉必然给人们带来了不利的影响。一个人的自我意识反映在他或她的行为

上，而一个人的行为会影响他人的反应。一般而言，人们认识自己的方式对他们的生活的方方面面有深远
的影响。
Shy people, having low self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need
reassurance that they are doing “the right thing.” Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms
their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one,
“You’re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it’s not true.” It is clear that while self-awareness is a
healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.
羞怯的人非常自卑，他们可能很被动，容易受他人的影响。他们需要得到他人的再次确认：他们所做

的是“正确的事情”。羞怯的人对批评很敏感，他们认为批评使得他们更低人一等。他们也发现自己很难
因为受到类似的表扬而高兴，如：你刚才所说的使我感觉很好。我知道那不是真的。很明显，尽管具有自
知之明是件好事，但过度自谦则是有害的。
Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with
determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of
self-esteems, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths.
羞怯能根除吗?或至少能减少些吗?幸运的是，许多人能通过坚决 而有耐心地建立自信来克服羞怯。既

然羞怯与自卑天生相伴，那么人们能看见他们的优缺点是很重要的。
Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we
understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our
chances for a rich and fulfilling life.
每一个人都是独一无二的，都有其价值所在。我们对我们自己个人 的方式感兴趣。我们了解自己越多，

我们就越容易充分发挥自己的潜能。不要让羞怯妨碍我们实现富裕而有成效的人生。
11. What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?”
作者通过引用“我给人留下了什么印象?”来试图说明什么

A. Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.
B. People’s shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions.
羞怯使他们过分关注他们的形象和行为。

C. It’s natural that shy people don’t believe other’s compliments.
D. Shy people think they are different from others.
12. According to the writer, self- awareness is .根据作者的观点，自知之明是一件_
A. a good quality 好事 B. the cause of unhappiness
C. harmful to people D. a weak point of shy people
13. When being praised, shy people feel that it is .当被赞扬的时候，羞怯的人感到这是_
A. good B. unreal 不真实的 C. very reasonable D. harmful
14. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
根据文章含义，下列陈述哪一个是正确的

A. Shyness helps us to develop our potential.
B. Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better.
C. Shyness can block our chances for a rich life. 羞怯能够阻碍我们实现富裕人生的机会。

D. Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.
15. It can be inferred from the passage that shy people .从文章中可以推断出羞怯的人
A. should find more of their weakness
B. should understand themselves in the right way 应当以正确的方式看待自己



C. had better ignore their weakness
D. can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self- esteem
Passage 17
When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many
things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon
learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables,
dishes, and so on) has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses.
当 John 和 Victoria Falls 到达纽约开始他们的一年生活时，他们没有随身带很多东西。他们计划
要么住在装修好的公寓里，要么 买些旧家具。但是他们很快了解到越来越多的人正在采用的一种新的方式。
租用家具（如窗，桌子，盘子等等）已经成为美国发展最快的行业之一。
What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international
business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couple – people whose job or
business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of
moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people
with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they
have enough money to buy furniture that they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality
furniture than they could afford to buy.
什么样的人是租用家具而不是买家具的呢从事国际商务的人，政府官员，外国学生，航空公司工

作人员，刚结婚的年轻夫妇---- 那些由于工作而被迫频繁来往不同的城市的人。他们可以省去每次搬家
具的麻烦和费用。他们到一个新家的时候，只需租新的家具就好了。收入少的年轻人不想买那些他们可能
很快就不喜欢的便宜家具。他们宁愿等到有钱时买他们真正喜欢的家具。同时，他们发现他们可以租比他
们买得起的质量更好的家具。
One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that
they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don’t like to tell others about it.
The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.
(248words)
有个家庭，他们有 属于自己的大而漂亮的房子，可是他们太喜欢租来的家具了以至于他们决定继续

租用而不买新的家具。但是人们通常不喜欢告诉别人这些。租家具的想法还是很新的，他们不能确定邻居
们对此会怎么想。
6. Which of the following has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses?
以下哪个行业已成为美国发展最快的行业之一


A. Selling home furnishings.

B. Renting furnished apartments.


C. Selling used furniture.

D. Renting home furnishings. 租用家具。

7.

Why do some people prefer to rent furniture?



为什么人们更喜欢租用家具

A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.
B. Because it saves them a lot of money.
C. Because it saves them much trouble and money. 因为这样可以省去很多麻烦和钱。
D. Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.
8. What can you infer from the passage?
从段落中你能推断出什么

A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.
B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couple’s home town. 在这对夫妇的家乡，租用家具并不流行。

C. Only those who don’t have enough money to rent furniture.
D. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.
9. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
下面哪个作为本段的题目最好

A. Rent or Buy?
B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings. 一种新的获得家具的方法。

C. Furnished Apartments.
D. A New Idea.
10. Young people liked renting home furniture in that .
年轻人喜欢租用家具是由于什么 他们没有钱而且不想买便宜的家具。

A. They have less money
B. They don’t want to buy old furniture
C. The new furniture is of good quality
D. They don’t have much money and don’t want to buy the cheap furniture
Passage 18
A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respect the self-made man —
the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the
leader in business or industry or the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater
respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point
out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.
美国文化的一个特点，并且几乎成为美国的一项传统的是对自我奋斗的人的尊敬――通过自己的努力
到达顶峰，通常是白手起家。然而公司，企业的领导，社会地位很高，在社区中获得比一般工人或工厂技
术人员更多的尊敬的大学教授，都不愿说出自己的父亲在美国是从一个农民，工人这类人开始奋斗的。< br>This attitude toward manua（l

体力的）labor is now still seen many aspects of American life. One is invited to
dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously（豪华地）furnished and in which there is every
evidence of the fact the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for
the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes
afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from
contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes
pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional may talk about washing the car, digging in his
flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the
dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the
summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education.
这 种对体力劳动的尊敬在美国生活的很多地方都能看到。一个人被邀请到一户家庭赴宴，这户家庭装

潢不只舒适，可以说是豪华，处处可证明这家人支付的起国外旅行，奢侈的爱好和孩子的大学教育。但是
这样的女主人很有可能自己做饭招待客人，然后洗刷餐具，并且这样的宴会不会仅仅提供快餐式的罐头食
品，从附近面包房买的蛋糕或派。相反的，女主人通常为精心准备特别的菜肴而感到自豪。男主人会谈论
自己如何洗车，在花房劳作，粉刷房子，他的儿子在外地上大学，做餐厅侍应生，洗盘子来供自己生活花
费，或者暑假的时候为建筑队在高速公路工作赚钱付学费。
11. From paragraph 1, we know that in America .从第一段我们可以知道在美国_
A. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made man 人们对自我奋斗的人评价很高

B. people can always rise to the top through their own efforts
C. college professors win great respect from common workers
D. people feel painful to mention their fathers as labors
12. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because

从这篇文章来看，女主人自己做饭主要是因为
.
A. servants in American are hard to get
B. she takes pride in what she can do herself 她对自己可以做的事情感到自豪

C. she can hardly afford servants D. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food
13. The expression “wait on table” in the second paragraph means “ ”.
第二段中，词组“等在桌旁”的意思是什么

A. work in a furniture shop
C. wait to lay the table
B. keep accounts for a bar
D. serve customers in a restaurant 在餐厅为客人服务
14. The author’s attitude towards manual（体力的）labor is
A. positive 积极的 B. negative C. humorous
.作者对体力劳动者的态度如何

D. critical
15. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage? 下面那项最适合作这篇文章的题目

A. A Respectable Self-made Family.
B. American Attitude toward Manual Labor. 美国人对体力劳动者的态度

C. Characteristics of American Culture. D. The Development of Manual Labor.