When Laura reached school-going age the discussions about moving became more urgent Her father did not want the children to go to school with the village children and for once her mother agreed with him. Not because, as he said, they ought to have a better education than they could get at Lark Rise; but because she feared they would tear their clothes and catch cold and get dirty heads going a mile and a half to and from the school in the village. So empty cottages in the market town were examined and often it seemed that the next week or the next month they would be leaving Lark Rise for ever; but again each time something would happen to prevent the removal, and gradually a new idea came up. To gain time, their father would teach the two eldest children to read and write, so that, if asked by the School Attendance Office, their mother could say they were leaving the small village shortly, and in the meantime, were being taught at home. So their father brought home two copies of Mavor's First Reader and taught them the alphabet; but just as Laura was beginning on words of one syllable, he was sent away to work on a distant job, only coming home at weekends. Laura, left at the c-a-t i-t-s on the m-a-t's stage, then had to carry her book round after her mother as she went about her housework, sking, "Please, Mother, what does h-o-u-S-e spell?"orW-a-I-k Mother, what is that? Often when her mother was too busy or too tired to attend to her, she would sit and fix her eyes on a page that might as well have been printed in Hebrew for all she could make of it, frowning and studying the print as though she would make out the meaning by force of concentration. After weeks of this, there came a day when, quite suddenly, as it seemed to her, the printed characters took on a meaning. There were still many words, even in the first page of that simple book, she could not understand; but she could jump those and yet make sense of the whole. I'm reading I'm reading! she cried aloud. Oh, Mother Oh, Edmund! I'm reading Laura's father didn,'t want his children to go to school at Lark Rise be A. it was too far away B. they couldn,'t learn enough C. their hair would become dirty D. they would ruin their clothes 2. The children's father decided to teach them to read and write so that they A. had an excuse not to have to move B. had a reason for not attending school C. could write to the school Attendance office D. would be educated before they left the village 3. The underlined part "left at the c-a-t s-i-t-s on the m-a-t' stage" suggests that A. Laura was working hard and learning quickl B. her father had no time to teach her C. her mother was too busy to attend to her D. Laura knew little about how to read and write 4. From the passage we can infer that made Laura stare at a page in her book A. her lack of concentration B. her inability to understand C. her need to understand Hebrew D. her determination to understand 5. Laura finally discovered she could read when she A. understood the main idea B. understood all the words in her book C. recognized the printed characters D. jumped the first pages of her book 答案 B2.B3.D4.D5.A
1 1 When Laura reached school-going age the discussions about moving became more urgent. Her father did not want the children to go to school with the village children and for once her mother agreed with him. Not because, as he said, they ought to have a better education than they could get at Lark Rise; but because she feared they would tear their clothes and catch cold and get dirty heads going a mile and a half to and from the school in the village. So empty cottages in the market town were examined and often it seemed that the next week or the next month they would be leaving Lark Rise for ever; but again each time something would happen to prevent the removal, and gradually a new idea came up. To gain time, their father would teach the two eldest children to read and write, so that, if asked by the School Attendance Office, their mother could say they were leaving the small village shortly, and in the meantime, were being taught at home. So their father brought home two copies of Mavor's First Reader and taught them the alphabet; but just as Laura was beginning on words of one syllable, he was sent away to work on a distant job, only coming home at weekends. Laura, left at the c-a-t s-i-t-s on the m-a-t's stage, then had to carry her book round after her mother as she went about her housework, asking, “Please, Mother, what does h-o-u-s-e spell?” or “W-a-l-k, Mother, what is that?” Often when her mother was too busy or too tired to attend to her, she would sit and fix her eyes on a page that might as well have been printed in Hebrew for all she could make of it , frowning and studying the print as though she would make out the meaning by force of concentration. After weeks of this, there came a day when, quite suddenly, as it seemed to her, the printed characters took on a meaning. There were still many words, even in the first page of that simple book , she could not understand; but she could jump those and yet make sense of the whole.“I'm reading! I'm reading!”she cried aloud. “Oh, Mother! Oh, Edmund! I'm reading ! ” 1．Laura's father didn't want his children to go to school at Lark Rise because ____. A．it was too far away B．they couldn't learn enough C．their hair would become dirty D．they would ruin their clothes 2．The children's father decided to teach them to read and write so that they ____. A． had an excuse not to have to move B．had a reason for not attending school C. could write to the School Attendance Office D．would be educated before they left the village 3．The underlined part “left at the c-a-t s-i-t-s on the m-a-t' stage” suggests that ____. A．Laura was working hard and learning quickly B．her father had no time to teach her C．her mother was too busy to attend to her D．Laura knew little about how to read and write 4．From the passage we can infer that ____made Laura stare at a page in her book. A．her lack of concentration B．her inability to understand C．her need to understand Hebrew D．her determination to understand 5．Laura finally discovered she could read when she ____. A．understood the main idea B．understood all the words in her book C．recognized the printed characters D．jumped the first pages of her book 答案 1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．A
In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph. The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another French, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from al around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains. In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple The photographers had to carry lots of films and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy films ready-made in rolls. So they did not have to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favorite places. They called these pictures"snapshot".Photographs became very opular in newspapers in the 1890s, Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawing. Photography also turne a form of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings like other art forms 1. The passage is mainly ab A. the invention of cameras B. a kind of new art----photography C. the development of photography D. the important dates in the history of photography 2. The first pictures of a war were taken by A. a French phe B. an American photographer in the 1860s C. a German reporter in the 1880s D. a french artist in the 1890s 3. The invention of small cameras made it possible for A. anyone to be a photogra B. people to use daguerreotypes C. the rich to afford to take pictures D. people to buy films ready-made in rolls 4. Photography can also be an art form because artists can A. take anything they like B. keep a record of real life C. take photos of the famous D. show ideas and feelings in pictures 5. According to the passage, which of the followings shows the correct order? a. Photographs became popular in newspapers b. Photographers carried processing equipment while taking pictures c. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier d. Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype
2 2 In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph. The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another French, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains. In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple. The photographers had to carry lots of films and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities. Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible. In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy films ready-made in rolls. So they did not have to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favorite places. They called these pictures “snapshot”. Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s,Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawing. Photography also turned into a form of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms. 1．The passage is mainly about ____. A．the invention of cameras B．a kind of new art----photography C．the development of photography D．the important dates in the history of photography 2．The first pictures of a war were taken by ____. A．a French photographer in the 1840s B．an American photographer in the 1860s C．a German reporter in the 1880s D．a French artist in the 1890s 3． The invention of small cameras made it possible for ____. A．anyone to be a photographer B．people to use daguerreotypes C． the rich to afford to take pictures D．people to buy films ready-made in rolls 4．Photography can also be an art form because artists can ____. A．take anything they like B．keep a record of real life C．take photos of the famous D．show ideas and feelings in pictures 5．According to the passage, which of the followings shows the correct order? a．Photographs became popular in newspapers. b．Photographers carried processing equipment while taking pictures. c．The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier. d．Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype
e. Brady took pictures of famous people A. e, a, d, b, c B. d. b.e.c.a C. b, e, c, a,d b 答案 C2.B3.A4 Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with madrasa another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people base changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us low that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. ing part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support -money id, material resources, and needed services-that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems Interpersonal relationships are important because they can A make people live more easily B smooth away daily problems B deal with life changes D. cure types of illnesses 2. The researches show that people's physical and mental health A lies in the social medical care systems which support them B has much to do with the amount of support they get from others C depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles D is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word"cushions A takes place of B. makes up of C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of 4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of A instrumental support B. informational support D the strengthening of self-respect 5. What is the subject discussed in the text? A Interpersonal relationships. B. Kinds of social support. C. Ways to deal with stress D. Effects of stressful condition 答案 SABCCA
3 e．Brady took pictures of famous people. A．e, a, d, b, c B．d, b, e, c, a C．b, e, c, a, d D．d, c, e, a, b 答案 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．B 3 Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support – money aid, material resources, and needed services--that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems. 1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ____________. A.make people live more easily B. smooth away daily problems B.deal with life changes D. cure types of illnesses 2. The researches show that people’s physical and mental health ________. A.lies in the social medical care systems which support them B.has much to do with the amount of support they get from others C.depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles D.is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cushions”? A.takes place of B. makes up of C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of 4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of _ . A.instrumental support B. informational support C.social companionship D. the strengthening of self-respect 5. What is the subject discussed in the text? A.Interpersonal relationships. B. Kinds of social support. C.Ways to deal with stress. D. Effects of stressful condition. 答案 1 –5 ABCCA
A film was at the Circle Five Ranch to film a Marlboro commercial. This is in 1868, before they prohibited cigarette ads from American television. Darrell Winfield was watching the crew set up the equipment. Th cluded an actor crossing a river on horseback, but when the time came to shoot the man was too drunk Someone from the crews saw winfield and asked him if he would ride the horse for 50."Hell. " said for 50 bucks, I'll jump that damn horse over the moon To people in many countries, Winfield is just a familiar but nameless face, a simple cowboy with an advertising message about a connection between the West and a brand of cigarettes. Few people know that he is advertising message about a connection between the West and a brand of cigarettes. Few people know that he is 55, a family man who's been married to the same woman for 37 years and has 5 children and 7 grandchildren Most surprisingly, he's a real, working cowboy who raises horses in his ranch in Wyoming One of the most striking things about the Marlboro Man is that success hasnt changed him much. He says that complete strangers sometimes come up to him and say, "I ve met you know you from somewhere Whenever it happens, he says that he gets embarrassed Which of the following statements is true? A. Cigarette ads were prohibited in America. B. Cigarette ads are prohibited on television in America. C. Marlboro commercial was prohibited on television D. Marlboro commercial was produced on television 2. What does the word"prohibited"in the first paragraph mean? B forbidden C produced D provided 3. When they filmed the ad, A. Winfield was too drunk B. The actor in the ad was too drunk C. winfield was setting up the equipmet D. Winfield was riding a horse 4. From the passage, we know that Winfield was A. an ordinary man B a superstar C. an actor D. arich man 5. When people recognized Winfield, he felt A. excited B happ C. interested D uncomfortable 答案 1-5 BB BA D Dr Wiseman started "the laugh lab project in September 2001. It is the largest study of humour. Participants are invited to log on to the laugh lab website, give a few personal details, tell their favourite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people The project will last for a year, and the organizers hope to finally discover the worlds funniest joke. But there is also a serious purpose. The researches want to know what people from different nations and cultures find funny. And they want to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour. The idea that if we want to understand each other. we have to find out what makes us laugh This is a subject that has long interested psychologists and philosophers. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that society expects us to and say things that help us get what we want But
4 4 A film was at the Circle Five Ranch to film a Marlboro commercial. This is in 1868, before they prohibited cigarette ads from American television. Darrell Winfield was watching the crew set up the equipment. The scene included an actor crossing a river on horseback, but when the time came to shoot, the man was too drunk to ride. Someone from the crews saw Winfield and asked him if he would ride the horse for 50. “Hell, ” said Winfield, “for 50 bucks, I'll jump that damn horse over the moon!” To people in many countries, Winfield is just a familiar but nameless face, a simple cowboy with an advertising message about a connection between the West and a brand of cigarettes. Few people know that he is advertising message about a connection between the West and a brand of cigarettes. Few people know that he is 55, a family man who’s been married to the same woman for 37 years and has 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Most surprisingly, he’s a real, working cowboy who raises horses in his ranch in Wyoming. One of the most striking things about the Marlboro Man is that success hasn’t changed him much. He says that complete strangers sometimes come up to him and say, “I’ve met you. know you from somewhere. ” Whenever it happens, he says that he gets embarrassed. 1．Which of the following statements is true? A. Cigarette ads were prohibited in America. B. Cigarette ads are prohibited on television in America. C. Marlboro commercial was prohibited on television. D. Marlboro commercial was produced on television. 2．What does the word“prohibited”in the first paragraph mean? A. broadcast B. forbidden C. produced D. provided 3．When they filmed the ad, ________. A. Winfield was too drunk. B. The actor in the ad was too drunk. C. Winfield was setting up the equipmet. D. Winfield was riding a horse. 4．From the passage, we know that Winfield was ________. A. an ordinary man B. a superstar C. an actor D. a rich man 5．When people recognized Winfield, he felt________. A. excited B. happy C. interested D. uncomfortable 答案 1—5 B B BA D 5 Dr Wiseman started “the laugh lab” project in September 2001. It is the largest study of humour. Participants are invited to log on to the laugh lab website, give a few personal details, tell their favourite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people. The project will last for a year, and the organizers hope to finally discover the worlds funniest joke. But there is also a serious purpose. The researches want to know what people from different nations and cultures find funny. And they want to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour. The idea is that if we want to understand each other, we have to find out what makes us laugh. This is a subject that has long interested psychologists and philosophers. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that society expects us to and say things that help us get what we want. But
laughing cannot be controlled. When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselve By December 2001 over 10, 000 jokes had been submitted. This gave the scientists enough evidence to make early conclusions. It seems that men and women do have different senses of humour, for instance Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females use humour,"said Dr Wiseman."Males use humour to appear superior to others while women are more skilled in languages and prefer word play.” Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humour. the British enjoy what is usually called "toilet humour". But the French like their jokes short and sharp: " Youre a high priced lawyer, Will you answer two questions for 500?"Yes. What's the second question? The germans are famous for not having a sense of humour. But the survey found that German participants were more likely to find submitted jokes funny than any other nationality. Perhaps that proves the point. Is this joke funny? I don't know, but lets say yes, just to be safe Dr Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by computer. But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them amusing. Perhaps this is relief. Computers already seem like they can do everything. At least they should leave the funny stuff to us 1. Scientist started“ the laugh lab” project A. to find the funniest joke in European countrie B to know what funny people are from different nations and cultures C. to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour D to get more personal details about participants 2. We can infer from the passage that A. most of the people all over he world are completely honest C. ordinary people are not interested in " the laugh lab"projec ae oject B. psychologists and philosophers take interest in the "laugh lab"pi D people tell the ruth about themselves only when they laugh 3. What is the main idea of the 4th and 5th paragraph? A Man and woman have different senses of humour B. male and female have similar senses of humour C. About 10, 000 jokes have been submitted from September 2001 to December 2001 D. Scientists have collected enough evidence to make conclusions 4. The writer gave the examples of the British, the French and the germans A. to show thane French people have a better sense of humour B to prove the British people have a sense of toilet humour C. to show people from different nations have different senses of humour D to prove that the Germans have no sense of humour 5. Which statement is true according to the passage? A. The jokes by computer are less funny than those by humans B. The Germans cannot find the submitted jokes amusing C. Males are better at word play compared with women D. Females like to use humour to show that they are superior 答案 5 BACA
5 laughing cannot be controlled. When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves. By December 2001 over 10, 000 jokes had been submitted. This gave the scientists enough evidence to make early conclusions. It seems that men and women do have different senses of humour, for instance. “Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females use humour, ” said Dr. Wiseman. “Males use humour to appear superior to others, while women are more skilled in languages and prefer word play. ” Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humour. the British enjoy what is usually called “toilet humour”. But the French like their jokes short and sharp: “You’re a high priced lawyer. Will you answer two questions for 500?” “Yes. What’s the second question?” The Germans are famous for not having a sense of humour. But the survey found that German participants were more likely to find submitted jokes funny than any other nationality. Perhaps that proves the point. Is this joke funny? I don’t know, but lets say yes, just to be safe. Dr Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by computer. But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them amusing. Perhaps this is relief. Computers already seem like they can do everything. At least they should leave the funny stuff to us. 1．Scientist started“ the laugh lab” project________ A. to find the funniest joke in European countries B. to know what funny people are from different nations and cultures C. to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour D. to get more personal details about participants 2．We can infer from the passage that________. A. most of the people all over he world are completely honest B. psychologists and philosophers take interest in the “laugh lab” project C. ordinary people are not interested in “the laugh lab” project at all D. people tell the ruth about themselves only when they laugh 3．What is the main idea of the 4th and 5th paragraph? A. Man and woman have different senses of humour. B. male and female have similar senses of humour. C. About 10, 000 jokes have been submitted from September 2001 to December 2001. D. Scientists have collected enough evidence to make conclusions. 4．The writer gave the examples of the British, the French and the Germans________. A. to show thane French people have a better sense of humour B. to prove the British people have a sense of “toilet humour” C. to show people from different nations have different senses of humour D. to prove that the Germans have no sense of humour 5．Which statement is true according to the passage? A. The jokes by computer are less funny than those by humans. B. The Germans cannot find the submitted jokes amusing. C. Males are better at word play compared with women. D. Females like to use humour to show that they are superior. 答案 1—5 CBACA
6 Rome-Doctors and medical groups around the world last weekend reacted with strong opposition to the news that an Italian specialist is on the brink of cloning the first human baby Dr. Severino Antinori, who is the head of a hospital in Rome, has been referred to in an Arab claiming that one of his patients is eight weeks pregnant with a cloned baby Antinori refused to comment on the reports, but in March 2001 he said he hoped to produce a cloned embryo for implantation within two years. So far seven different kinds of mammals have already successfully cloned, including sheep, cats and most recently rabbits Doctors showed their doubt and were strongly opposed although they admit that human cloning would finally come true unless there was a world wide ban on the practice Professor Rudolf jaenisch of the whitehead Institute for biomedical Research at the massachusetts nstitute of Technology: I find it astonishing that people do this where the result can be foretold that it will not be a normal baby. It is using humans as guinea pigs. It makes people feel sick. " But Ronald Green, director of the Ethics institute at Darmouth College in the US, said it is unlikely that an eight-week-old pregnancy would lead to a birth So far all cloned animals have suffered from some different serious disorders, many of them dying soon after their birth Doctors are opposed to human cloning because they are worried about the welfare of the cloned child if there is one There are no benefits of cloned human beings, just harm, said Dr. Michael Wilks of the UK 1. What do the underlined words "on the brink of" in the first paragraph mean most probably? In favour o 2. What is the doctors general attitude to cloning of humans according to the passage? A. They are against it. B They support it C. They welcome it D. They pay no attention to it 3. What does the underlined word"ban in the third paragraph mean most probably? A order that forbids cloning B. suggestion to carrying on cloning C. anger at cloning D. cheer for cloning 4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A Dcotor Severino Antinori is strongly oppsed to cloning human beings B. Up to now, seven kinds of animals have been cloned, including sheep, cats, humans and rabbits C. Professor Rudolf Jaenisch is carry ing on an experiment on cloning an eight- week -old embryo D. Ronald Green doubts about the future successful birth of the so-called cloned embryo 5. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The Success of Cloning Human B. The anger at cloning humans C. Failure of Cloning humans D. First cloned human? 答案 5 BAAdD
6 6 Rome -Doctors and medical groups around the world last weekend reacted with strong opposition to the news that an Italian specialist is on the brink of cloning the first human baby. Dr. Severino Antinori, who is the head of a hospital in Rome, has been referred to in an Arab newspaper as claiming that one of his patients is eight weeks pregnant with a cloned baby. Antinori refused to comment on the reports, but in March 2001 he said he hoped to produce a cloned embryo for implantation within two years. So far seven different kinds of mammals have already successfully cloned, including sheep, cats and most recently rabbits. Doctors showed their doubt and were strongly opposed although they admit that human cloning would finally come true unless there was a world wide ban on the practice. Professor Rudolf Jaenisch of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: “I find it astonishing that people do this where the result can be foretold that it will not be a normal baby. It is using humans as guinea pigs. It makes people feel sick. ”But Ronald Green, director of the Ethics institute at Darmouth College in the US, said it is unlikely that an eight-week-old pregnancy would lead to a birth. So far all cloned animals have suffered from some different serious disorders, many of them dying soon after their births . Doctors are opposed to human cloning because they are worried about the welfare of the cloned child if there is one. “There are no benefits of cloned human beings, just harm, ”said Dr. Michael Wilks of the UK. 1．What do the underlined words “on the brink of” in the first paragraph mean most probably? A. on the side of B. on the point of C. in search of D. in favour of 2．What is the doctors’ general attitude to cloning of humans according to the passage? A. They are against it. B. They support it. C. They welcome it. D. They pay no attention to it. 3．What does the underlined word “ban ”in the third paragraph mean most probably? A. order that forbids cloning B. suggestion to carrying on cloning C. anger at cloning D. cheer for cloning 4．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Dcotor Severino Antinori is strongly oppsed to cloning human beings. B. Up to now, seven kinds of animals have been cloned, including sheep, cats, humans and rabbits. C. Professor Rudolf Jaenisch is carrying on an experiment on cloning an eight- week -old embryo. D. Ronald Green doubts about the future successful birth of the so -called cloned embryo. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A. The Success of Cloning Humans B. The Anger at Cloning Humans C. Failure of Cloning Humans D. First Cloned Human? 答案 1—5 BAADD
7 The specific factors that encourage migration of high--level manpower vary, but the most widespread cause in all countries is economic. In Japan, in Thailand, and in Singapore the current stage of development in the economy as a whole and in university capacity is such that job opportunities for graduates in the field of their choice are relatively more plentiful than they are in Korea and the Philippines. Traditional culture factors--in Japan and Thailand, for example-- support the economic factors accounting for relative absence of migration. Political factors tend to add to the economic push to migrate. And what might be called"a general way of doing business", involving the so--called corruption present in one degree or another in so many countries appears to exert a special influence in encouraging migration from the Philippines as well as from Korea. For a few at the highest professional level, laboratory or other research facilities and the presence of respected people overseas represent drawing power The economic factors referred to here are not limited to-- and, in fact, often do not involve- the personal economic dement of salary. Of course, this is important, and for a few migrants, perhaps all important. But the factors discussed here related to the general economic level of the country, which can support proper activities to an extent that will provide reasonable opportunities for trained people to use their hard won training. 1. The topic of the passage is A. the reasons for the loss of talent through migration B. the factors that encourage the migration of high level manpower are different C. the relationship among the economic, cultural and political factors of the migration of high--level D. the comparison of the number of migrants in the countries concerned 2. Which are the most popular factors to encourage the migration of high--level man- A. The economic factors B. The cultural factors C. The political factors D. The better research conditions 3. According to the passage, it is comparatively easier for a university graduate to get a satisfactory job in B Japan C. Korea D. Japan, the Philippines than Singapore 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The graduates in Thailand have comparatively more job opportunities than those in Korea B. Japan has also a relatively high rate of migration of high level manpower C. The political factors may encourage the migration of high--level manpower D. Some people of talent migrate to seek better research conditions 5. The economic factors A have a lot to do with the personal salary B are perhaps all important to a few migrant C concern the current stage of economic development of the country as a whole D. refer to the reasonable job opportunities in the country
7 7 The specific factors that encourage migration of high--level manpower vary, but the most widespread cause in all countries is economic. In Japan, in Thailand, and in Singapore the current stage of development in the economy as a whole and in university capacity is such that job opportunities for graduates in the field of their choice are relatively more plentiful than they are in Korea and the Philippines. Traditional culture factors -- in Japan and Thailand, for example -- support the economic factors accounting for relative absence of migration. Political factors tend to add to the economic push to migrate. And what might be called "a general way of doing business", involving the so--called corruption present in one degree or another in so many countries appears to exert a special influence in encouraging migration from the Philippines as well as from Korea. For a few at the highest professional level, laboratory or other research facilities and the presence of respected people overseas represent drawing power. The economic factors referred to here are not limited to -- and, in fact, often do not involve-- the personal economic dement of salary. Of course, this is important, and for a few migrants, perhaps all important. But the factors discussed here related to the general economic level of the country, which can support proper activities to an extent that will provide reasonable opportunities for trained people to use their hard won training. 1. The topic of the passage is A. the reasons for the loss of talent through migration B. the factors that encourage the migration of high level manpower are different C. the relationship among the economic, cultural and political factors of the migration of high--level manpower D. the comparison of the number of migrants in the countries concerned 2. Which are the most popular factors to encourage the migration of high--level man- power? A. The economic factors. B. The cultural factors. C. The political factors. D. The better research conditions. 3. According to the passage, it is comparatively easier for a university graduate to get a satisfactory job in A. America B. Japan C. Korea D. Japan, the Philippines than Singapore 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The graduates in Thailand have comparatively more job opportunities than those in Korea B. Japan has also a relatively high rate of migration of high level manpower. C. The political factors may encourage the migration of high--level manpower. D. Some people of talent migrate to seek better research conditions. 5. The economic factors A. have a lot to do with the personal salary B. are perhaps all important to a few migrants C. concern the current stage of economic development of the country as a whole D. refer to the reasonable job opportunities in the country Answer: 1—5 AABBC
Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal lationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support They help us to define and anderstand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support--money aid material resources, and needed services--that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems 1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can A. make people live more easily B smooth away daily problems B. deal with life changes D. cure types of illnesses 2. The researches show that people' s physical and mental health A. lies in the social medical care systems which support them B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles D. is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word"cushions"? A. takes place of B. makes up of C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of 4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of A. instrumental support B. informational support C. social companionship D the strengthening of self-respect 5. What is the subject discussed in the text? A. Interpersonal relationships. B Kinds of social support. C. How to deal with stress D. Effects of stressful condition Answer .5 ABCCA Mr lban's class went on a special trip to the National Museum of Art in Washington DC. There they saw a famous painting by a Spanish artist named Pablo Picasso. The painting shows a circus family in France and is called"family of Saltimbanques". Saltibanques is a French word meaning performers In the painting, a grandfather, a father and three children are standing outdoor on a bare, brown hill. The mother, wearing a straw hat with flowers, is seated alone in one corner, looking sadly off into space. The tallest boy wears circus costumes in soft tones of blue and red. The father and grandfather are dressed like clowns. The grandfather wears a red, pointed fools cap and has a white ruffle around his neck. But there are no happy faces
8 8 Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties . Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support--money aid, material resources, and needed services--that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems. 1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ____________. A. make people live more easily B. smooth away daily problems B. deal with life changes D. cure types of illnesses 2. The researches show that people’s physical and mental health ________. A. lies in the social medical care systems which support them B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles D. is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cushions”? A. takes place of B. makes up of C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of 4. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of _ . A. instrumental support B. informational support C. social companionship D. the strengthening of self-respect 5. What is the subject discussed in the text? A. Interpersonal relationships. B. Kinds of social support. C. How to deal with stress. D. Effects of stressful condition. Answer: 1—5 ABCCA 9 Mr Iban’s class went on a special trip to the National Museum of Art in Washington DC. There they saw a famous painting by a Spanish artist named Pablo Picasso. The painting shows a circus family in France and is called “family of Saltimbanques”. Saltibanques is a French word meaning performers. In the painting, a grandfather, a father and three children are standing outdoor on a bare, brown hill. The mother, wearing a straw hat with flowers, is seated alone in one corner, looking sadly off into space. The tallest boy wears circus costumes in soft tones of blue and red. The father and grandfather are dressed like clowns. The grandfather wears a red, pointed fool’s cap and has a white ruffle around his neck. But there are no happy faces
in sight, and everyone in the family looks very serious Why aren t the performers smiling the way clowns are supposed to? Justin asked Does anyone have any idea about that? Mr Iban sa Lonie waved his hand. "Maybe the circus family is sad because they dont have an audience to show off for more Or they might feel bad because people didn t clap when their act was over, Tom said I have an idea, Cassie said, pointing to the grandfather, See that bundle on his back? I guess the clown family has to move on to the next town, and they re sorry to go Perhaps Piccaso didnt ask them to have a special expression while he was painting them, Mr Iban suggested I think, said Jane, "they just wanted to be themselves without any pretended smiles Yes, that must e it, Justin agreed. They just need to relax after all the clowning around 1. The person in the painting who is farthest from others is A. the girl B. the mother C. the father D. the grandfather 2. Which of these was not one of the students ideas A. The family must move on B. The family needs to relax C. The family has no place to live. D. The family misses having an audience 3. From what the passage tells, the teacher s opinion was that Picasso probably wanted the family to A look happy B look natural C be positioned outdoors D perform circus acts 4. Which of these most probably would have happened if Mr Iban had immediately answered Justins question? A. The students would have learned more about the artists life B. Justin would have asked the other students the same question C. Justin would not have had an opinion about the picture D. The students would not have thought as much about the picture 5. Which of these would be the best title of the passage? A."Clowning Around with Art B."Viewing a Famous painting C.“ Famous family- Portrait Painting”D.“ Family Performing at the Circus” answer 1-5 BCBDB 10 Chinese basketball players have never been so close to the NBa before but questions remain about how they will adjust to life in the NBa if they go. Wang Zhizhi, the 2. 16-metre center for the Bayi Rockets who was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks two years ago, has finally received permission from authorities to travel to Dallas to play for the rest of the NBa season after he finishes playing in the Chinese Basketball Associations finals on March 25th. If he has no problems with his visa, Wang will be the NBAs first Asian player. Wang was chosen by the Mavericks in the second round of the 1999 draft but the Rockets, an army-run club, refused to let him go. After negotiations between the rockets and NBa representatives, the decision was made to allow Wan the chance to try his hand at American basketball, but only for a period of short time. He has to be back to play in the Ninth National Games in November in guangzhou Another center who has attracted attention from the nba is Yao ming the 2. 25-meter star who has led to the Shanghai Sharks into the finals fight with the Rockets this year. The 20-year-old's nba dreams might be harder to realize. Yao is the center of the Sharks and the club's manager Bei Genyuan has said that he would allow Yao to go only at a proper time, for a proper team and under proper conditions Yao hasnt been chosen
9 in sight, and everyone in the family looks very serious. “Why aren’t the performers smiling the way clowns are supposed to?” Justin asked. “Does anyone have any idea about that?” Mr Iban said. Lonie waved his hand. “Maybe the circus family is sad because they don’t have an audience to show off for more.” “Or they might feel bad because people didn’t clap when their act was over,” Tom said. “I have an idea,” Cassie said, pointing to the grandfather, “See that bundle on his back? I guess the clown family has to move on to the next town, and they’re sorry to go.” “ Perhaps Piccaso didn’t ask them to have a special expression while he was painting them,” Mr Iban suggested. “I think,” said Jane, “ they just wanted to be themselves without any pretended smiles.” “Yes, that must e it,” Justin agreed. “ They just need to relax after all the clowning around.” 1. The person in the painting who is farthest from others is _________. A. the girl B. the mother C. the father D. the grandfather 2. Which of these was Not one of the students’ ideas? A. The family must move on. B. The family needs to relax. C. The family has no place to live. D. The family misses having an audience. 3. From what the passage tells, the teacher’s opinion was that Picasso probably wanted the family to _______. A. look happy B. look natural C. be positioned outdoors D. perform circus acts 4. Which of these most probably would have happened if Mr Iban had immediately answered Justin’s question? A. The students would have learned more about the artist’s life. B. Justin would have asked the other students the same question. C. Justin would not have had an opinion about the picture. D. The students would not have thought as much about the picture. 5. Which of these would be the best title of the passage? A. “Clowning Around with Art” B. “Viewing a Famous painting” C. “Famous family-Portrait Painting” D. “Family Performing at the Circus” answer: 1—5 BCBDB 10 Chinese basketball players have never been so close to the NBA before but questions remain about how they will adjust to life in the NBA if they go. Wang Zhizhi, the 2.16-metre center for the Bayi Rockets who was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks two years ago, has finally received permission from authorities to travel to Dallas to play for the rest of the NBA season after he finishes playing in the Chinese Basketball Association’s finals on March 25th.If he has no problems with his visa, Wang will be the NBAs first Asian player. Wang was chosen by the Mavericks in the second round of the 1999 draft but the Rockets, an army-run club, refused to let him go. After negotiations between the Rockets and NBA representatives, the decision was made to allow Wang the chance to try his hand at American basketball, but only for a period of short time. He has to be back to play in the Ninth National Games in November in Guangzhou. Another center who has attracted attention from the NBA is Yao Ming, the 2.25-meter star who has led to the Shanghai Sharks into the finals fight with the Rockets this year. The 20-year-old’s NBA dreams might be harder to realize. Yao is the center of the Sharks and the club’s manager Bei Genyuan has said that he would allow Yao to go only at a proper time, for a proper team and under proper conditions. Yao hasn’t been chosen
yet and it is unlikely that he will be any time soon. People in the Sharks front office earlier told members of the press that "it is not proper for Yao to attend the draft this year because he has to represent Shanghai in the Ninth National games Even if Wang and Yao make it to the promised land of basketball at last, analysts on both sides of the Pacific have said the NBa road will be a long one for both of them. Besides needing to work on their upper body strength, Wang and Yao will also have to adapt to the speed, techniques and above all, culture of the nba Yao ming has attracted attention from nba because A. he is 2.25 metres tall, who is the tallest basketball player in China B. he is the center of the shanghai Sharks and has led Sharks into the final fight with the Rockets C. he is regarded as the best basketball player in China D. he is thought highly of in the international world 2. Yao Ming can play for NBA if A. there is no problem with his visa B NBA agrees to supply favorable conditions for him C time and conditions are proper D NBA can pay a large sum of money for Sharks 3. The underlined phrase"try his hand"in the passage probably means A.初试身手B碰碰运气C成为一员 D为其效劳 4.NBA chose Wang Zhizhi so that A. it can show nba need talents B. Wang Zhizhi can have a bright future C. its whole level will be improved D. it can make Wang Zhizhi world-famous 5. When Wang Zhizhi plays in NBA, he will have to adapt to many things of NBA except A. rules of basketbal C. culture Answer 5: BCA CA
10 yet and it is unlikely that he will be any time soon. People in the Shark’s front office earlier told members of the press that “it is not proper for Yao to attend the draft this year”because he has to represent Shanghai in the Ninth National Games. Even if Wang and Yao make it to the promised land of basketball at last, analysts on both sides of the Pacific have said the NBA road will be a long one for both of them. Besides needing to work on their upper body strength, Wang and Yao will also have to adapt to the speed, techniques and above all, culture of the NBA. 1. Yao Ming has attracted attention from NBA because____. A. he is 2.25 metres tall, who is the tallest basketball player in China B. he is the center of the Shanghai Sharks and has led Sharks into the final fight with the Rockets C. he is regarded as the best basketball player in China D. he is thought highly of in the international world 2.Yao Ming can play for NBA if ____. A. there is no problem with his visa B.NBA agrees to supply favorable conditions for him C.time and conditions are proper D.NBA can pay a large sum of money for Sharks 3.The underlined phrase“try his hand”in the passage probably means ____. A.初试身手 B.碰碰运气 C.成为一员 D.为其效劳 4.NBA chose Wang Zhizhi so that ____. A. it can show NBA need talents B. Wang Zhizhi can have a bright future C. its whole level will be improved D. it can make Wang Zhizhi world-famous 5.When Wang Zhizhi plays in NBA, he will have to adapt to many things of NBA except____. A. rules of basketball B. the speed C. culture D. techniques Answer: 1—5: BCACA
