阅读理解。     Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, especially becau

阅读理解。     Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, especially becau

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阅读理解。     Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, especially because my oldest brother was a bit
of a car guy and subscribed to cool magazines like Car and Driver and Motor Trend. Every so often, one of those magazines would run an article on the "Car of the Future". They featured unconventional things
like small nuclear reactors as power sources. Yet, frankly, my car doesn"t do anything that my brother"s
Studebaker didn"t do. It goes, it stops, it burns gasoline. I still have to steer it, and it still runs into things if
I don"t steer it carefully.
     But guess what? All of these things are likely to change in the not-so-distant future. It may not burn
gasoline, I may not have to steer it, and it may be a lot better at not running into things.
Airbags (安全气囊) aren"t the be-all and end-all in safety. In fact, considering the recent news about
people occasionally being killed by their airbags in low-speed collisions, they obviously still need some
development. But they aren"t going away, and in fact, you can expect to see cars appearing with
additional, side-impact airbags, something some European car manufacturers already offer.
     Better than systems to minimize injury in the event of an accident ,however, are systems that minimize
the likelihood of an accident happening. Future cars may be able to remove many of the major causes of
accidents, including drunk-driving, and tailgating (与前车距离过近). Cars could be equipped with
sensors that can detect alcohol in a driver"s system and prevent the car from being started, for example.
As early as next year, you"ll be able to buy cars with radar-equipped control systems. If the radar
determines you"re closing too quickly with the car in front, it will ease up on the throttle (油门). 
     Will cars eventually be able to drive themselves? There"s no reason to think it won"t be technically
possible, and Mercedes is working on a system that can brake, accelerate and steer a vehicle down a
highway on its own. Nobody really expects people to give up all control to their cars, but such systems
could be used as failsafe (自动防止故障)systems to keep cars on the road and bring them safely to a
stop even if the driver suddenly became disabled.1.Why was the author fascinated by cars?A. Because he read unconventional things about cars in his brother"s magazines.
B. Because other small boys liked to own a car of their own, too.
C. Because his oldest brother loved to take him to places in his car.
D. Because he subscribed to cool car magazines.2. By saying "my car doesn"t do anything that my brother"s Studebaker didn"t do", the author means
     that_____.A. my car is far better than my brother"s    
B. my car is not as good as my brother"s
C. much improvement has been made in the design of cars recently
D. not much has changed in the performance of cars so far3.Which of the following statements is true of airbags?A. They are going to disappear gradually.
B. They are in need of further improvement.
C. They kill people instead of protecting them in low-speed collisions.
D. They are a standard feature of European cars.4.According to the author, what will future cars do if the sensors detect alcohol in the driver"s system?A. They will give a warning in advance.
B. They will brake automatically.
C. They will not start.
D. They will ease up on the throttle.5.Which of the following statements is true according to the last paragraph?A. Cars will be able to drive themselves.
B. People will give up all control to their cars
C. No cars will ever break down on the roads.
D. Cars will all be equipped with failsafe systems.
答案
1-5: ADBCA
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阅读理解。     During the summer holidays there will be a revised schedule of services for the students. Changes for
dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the
dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday
outside of the student club.
    In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half
hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during the
week and two meals from noon to 7:00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during
the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5:00
pm.
    All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This
announcement will also appear in the next week"s student newspaper.1. The main purpose of this announcement is to ________.A. tell students of important schedule changes    
B. show the excellent services for students
C. tell students of new bus and library services    
D. ask students to renew their library cards2. At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall?A.8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00    
B.8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30
C.8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00      
D.8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:303. Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because ________.A.they are not to be announced    
B.the full list is not ready
C. they are hard to arrange        
D.the full list is too long4. In the summer holidays, the library will have __________.A. no special hours            
B. special hours on weekdays
C. special hours on weekends
D. special hours both on weekdays and weekends5. We may infer that during the summer holidays ________.A.The library will continue its usual hours on weekdays  
B.students will stay in the university
C.there will be a concert or film once a week  
D.no breakfast will be served on weekends
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阅读理解。      If your recurring (经常性的) dreams are worryingyou,you can rest assured and needn"t worry.
Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases,this is just the mind"s way of dealing with stress and
conflicts,problems and concerns.It"s a good thing.
    They call be surprisingly vivid and real,or fragmented and weird.They can be comforting or frightening.
Our dreams can tell us a lot about what we are really thinking.Dreams give us an x-ray of our
unconsciousness(潜意识).They tell us,particularly when we are at life"s passages or turning points.
    Lisa Oppenheim had the same dream whenever she was about to move to a new home or a new city.
It"s always just a feeling of needing to stay safe.Experts say disturbing dreams often occur around major
life events.For Lisa,it was moving.For others,it can be marriage or divorce,the death of a loved one or
pressure at work.
    Doctor Siegel has studied the meaning of dream for nearly 30 years.He believes stressful or upsetting
dreams can be a sign of what"s buried deep inside our minds.
    He said."Dreams are important to survival.They are crucial to the balance of our psyche(心灵).They
help us work out problems that we"re having every single day.They go to the cutting edge of what"s
stressful,what"s bothering us and what we"re working out in our lives.Dreams can guide us and in order to
find that guidance,to find that deep source of wisdom that"s in our dreams every night,we need to pay
attention to our dreams."
    But many dreams are scary and horrible.How can we understand these nightmares? Doctor Siegel
says they are reflecting especially intense emotion or unresolved conflict.The stronger the emotion in the
dream,whether it"s pleasure or fear,the likelier the dream is to be important.
    Knowing what your recurring dreams or nightmares mean can be liberating.Some nightmares can be a
sign of serious psychological problems,such as post-dramatic stress disorder.If they are extremely
disturbing or violent or the cause of severe anxiety,you should see a professional therapist (治疗专家).1. By saying "Dreams give US an x-ray of our unconsciousness,"  the author means that dreams _____.A. do harm to our mind          
B. show us our real mind
C. solve our stress in mind        
D. give us a turning point in mind2. People will have recurring dreams when they ________.A. 1ive with great pressure or have great events  
B. do the same things all their lives
C. move to a new home or a new city          
D. are comforted or frightened3.Which of the following is true according to Doctor Siegel?  A. Dreams play a very important role in the world"s balance.
B. Dreams help us find out the problems we need to solve.
C. We should pay attention to every dream we have.
D. Only the dreams with pleasure are important to us.4. How should we deal with the recurring nightmares?A.We should remember them because they are important to us.
B.We can ignore them since they are just reflecting our emotions.
C.We need to take some sleeping pills to stop this serious problem.
D.We should see a psychological doctor if they are seriously disturbing5.The purpose of the passage is ________. A. to introduce a variety of dreams
B. to offer some advice on avoiding nightmares
C. to compare recurring dreams with nightmares
D. to ease our anxiety on recurring dreams
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阅读理解。     Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you
can do your homework more quickly. Learning to study is not difficult.
     The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn"t mean that you must always
like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try
to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later to do and learn other things.
Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell makes any kind of
writing easier. Sometimes the subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you
begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. Learning things can be fun if you are willing to work
with them.
    Here"s some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions; have everything ready before you sit
down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books; be sure you understand what you should learn
before you start; read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things; when memorizing,
first find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing; check your homework after you finish it; never
forget the importance of review and preview.
    Don"t try to spend a lot of time researching learning methods. There are many students who know many good learning methods but don"t study well. They forget that the most useful learning method is to study
hard.1. The main purpose of the article is______.A. to prove that learning is not difficult      
B. to make the readers be interested in study
C. to tell the importance of self teaching    
D. to tell the students how to study well2. The first thing to remember in studying is that ______.A. you must like the subject              
B. you must follow the teacher
C. you must enjoy learning               
D. you must study hard3. The following advice is given in the article EXCEPT______.A. To put a pen, paper and books beside you before study.
B. To study at any possible time and place.
C. To review and preview
D. To pay attention to the most important things.4. Among the following statements, ______is true.A. The more learning methods we have, the better we will study.
B. Finding the best learning method is the most important in learning.
C. Knowing good methods, you can"t be good at study without working hard.
D. Once we have mastered a good learning method, we can improve our study greatly.5. From the passage, we can conclude that ______.A. No pains, no gains        
B. Better late than never  
C. Study comes first          
D. Good methods, good results.
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阅读理解。     Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable (可生物降解的) material
inspired by insects" hard outer shells. The material"s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and
someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from
shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called "shrilk." It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.
     A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic"s toughness and flexibility represented a
revolution in materials science during the 1950s and "60s. Decades later, however, plastic"s very
durability (耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic
bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where
they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years?
     Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer (肥料), and so
will enrich the soil.
     Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature,
found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost,
and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material.
     Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so
they"re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They"re also developing simpler production
processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products
inside the home. They"re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it
new properties.1. Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilk"s _________.A. remarkable design
B. interesting name
C. major features
D. basic elements2. What has become a concern about plastic?A. Using it properly.
B. Producing it cheaply.
C. Developing its properties quickly.
D. Evaluating its contributions fairly.3. According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because _________.A. it can help plastic degrade
B. it can be found in living things
C. its mass production has been realized
D. its raw materials are abundant in nature4. What are the inventors doing in the lab?A. Replacing carbon fibers with shrilk.
B. Testing shrilk"s use in wet conditions.
C. Making shrilk out of used household goods.
D. Improving shrilk"s flexibility for medical purposes.5. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Recent Progress in Environmental Protection
B. Benefits of Insects in Scientific Research
C. The Harm of One-time Products
D. A Possible Alternative to Plastic
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阅读理解。     Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan sees an epidemic (流行病) sweeping across
     America"s farmland. It has little to do with the usual challenges, such as flood, rising fuel prices
and crop-eating insects. The country"s farmers are getting older, and there are fewer people standing in
line to take their place. National agricultural census (普查) figures show that the fastest-growing group of
farmers is the part over 65. Merrigan is afraid the average age will be even higher when the 2012 statistics are completed.
     Merrigan, a former college professor, is making stops at universities across the country in hopes of
encouraging more students to think about careers in agriculture. Aside from trying to stop the graying of
America"s farmers, her work is made tougher by a recent blog posting that put agriculture at No. 1 on a
list of "useless" college degrees. Top federal agriculture officials are talking about the posting, and it has
the attention of agricultural organizations across the country.
     "There couldn"t be anything that"s more incorrect," Merrigan said. "We know that there aren"t enough
qualified graduates to fill the jobs that are out there in American agriculture."
     In addition, a growing world population that some experts predict will require 70% more food
production by 2050, she said.
     "I truly believe we"re at a golden age of agriculture. Global demand is at an all-time record
high, and global supplies are at all-time record lows," said Matt Rush, director of the Texas Farm
     Bureau. "Production costs are going to be valuable enough that younger people are going to have the
opportunity to be involved in agriculture."
     The Department of Agriculture has programs aimed at developing more farmers and at increasing
interest in locally grown food. The National Young Farmers" Coalition has also been pushing for state and
federal policy changes to make it easier for new farmers.
     Ryan Best, president of Future Farmers of America, has been living out of a suitcase, traveling
the country and visiting with high school students about careers in agriculture. The 21-year-old Best
hopes his message-that this is a new time in agriculture-will motivate the next generation to turn
around the statistics. "Never before have we had the innovations (创新) in technology which have
led to agriculture in this country being the most efficient it has ever been," he said. "There"s really a place
for everybody to fit in."1. What is the new challenge to American agriculture?A. Fewer and older farmers.    
B. Higher fuel prices.
C. More natural disasters.      
D. Lower agricultural output.2. Why is Merrigan visiting universities across the country?A. To draw federal agriculture officials" attention.
B. To select qualified agriculture graduates.
C. To clarify a recent blog posting.
D. To talk more students into farming careers.3. According to Matt Rush, American agriculture will provide opportunities for younger people
    because__________..A. the government will cover production costs
B. global food supplies will be even lower
C. investment in agriculture will be profitable
D. America will increase its food export4. What do the underlined words "to turn around the statistics" in the last paragraph mean?A. To re-analyze the result of the national census.
B. To increase agricultural production.
C. To bring down the average age of farmers.
D. To invest more in agriculture.
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