阅读理解。 The internet will open up new vistas (前景), create the global village-y
题型：福建省高考真题难度：来源：
| 阅读理解。 |
The internet will open up new vistas (前景), create the global village-you can make new friends all around
the world. That, at least, is what it promised us. The difficulty is that it did not take the human mind into
account. The reality is that we cannot keep relationships with more than a limited number of people. No matter
how hard the internet tries to put you in communication, its best efforts will be defeated by your mind.
The problem is twofold (双重的). First, there is a limit on the number of people we can hold in mind and
have a meaningful relationship with. That number is about 150 and is set by the size of our brain. Second, the
quality of your relationships depends on the amount of time you invest (投入) in them. We invest a lot in a
small number of people and then distribute what"s left among as many others as we can. The problem is that
if we invest little time in a person, our engagement with that person will decline (减弱) until eventually it dies
into "someone I once knew".
This is not, of course, to say that the internet doesn"t serve a socially valuable function. Of course it does.
But the question is not that it allows you to increase the size of your social circle to include the rest of the
world, but that you can keep your relationships with your existing friends going even though you have to move
to the other side of the world.
In one sense, that"s a good thing. But it also has a disadvantage. If you continue to invest in your old friends
even though you can no longer see then, then certainly you aren"t using your time to make new friends where
you now live. And I suspect that probably isn"t the best use of your time. Meaningful relationships are about
being able to communicate with each other, face to face. The internet will slow down the rate with which
relationships end, but it won"t stop that happening eventually. |
| 1. What is stressed in the first paragraph? |
A. The present situation of the internet.
B. The difficulty in communication on the internet.
C. The socially valuable function of the internet.
D. The role of the human mind in the internet communication. |
| 2. The underlined word "engagement" in the second paragraph probably means "_____". |
A. appointment
B. connection
C. interview
D. agreement |
| 3. According to the passage, the author holds the view that _____. |
A. the internet fails to play so valuable a role in communication as it promised
B. the internet determines the quality of social relationships
C. the internet greatly increases the size of social circles
D. the internet communication is no less effective than the face-to-face talk |
| 4. What is the author"s attitude towards the use of the internet to strengthen relationships? |
A. He is uncertain about it.
B. He is hopeful of it.
C. He approves of it.
D. He doubts it. |
答案
| 1-4: DBAD |
举一反三
| 阅读理解。 |
Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people
will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the
information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short
television program can tell you all that you want to know?
Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of
every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment.
Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbooks (平装本),
which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening
at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.
Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every
home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is
useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history
books, science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can
take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets. |
| 1. It can be inferred from the passage that _____. |
A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge
B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information
C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun
D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself |
2. What does the sentences "Television has not killed reading, however" underlined in the second paragraph
suggest? |
A. People only need reading, though.
B. Reading is still necessary today.
C. Reading is more fun than television.
D. Watching television doesn"t help reading. |
| 3. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph? |
A. Types of books.
B. Kinds of dictionaries.
C. Lists of history books.
D. Collections of stories and poems. |
| 4. What can we learn from the passage? |
A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books.
B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home.
C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbooks.
D. More people like TV programs about famous men. |
| 阅读理解。 |
The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social
situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear
a word invented in Japan. which means Double Income Kids (小孩).
In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high.
A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $3000,000 (though prices have
fallen). For a flat with one bedrooms, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay
about $900 a month. What"s more, if they want to have a child, the child"s education is very expensive.
For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5.000 a year. In such a situation, it"s difficult to
afford children.
The number of married women who want to continue working because they enjoy their jobs. However,
if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow
women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their
jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for
mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children
or keeping their jobs.
In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible. |
| 1. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage? |
A. The small number of newborn babies.
B. The changing social situation of women.
C. The high prices of houses and education.
D. The necessary steps of Asian government. |
| 2. According to the passage, which of the following is true? |
A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.
B. The prices of in Asia are quite low now.
C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job.
D. The word "DINKS" appeared in an Asian country. |
| 3. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year? |
A. 85,000
B. 85,900
C. $10.800
D. $15.800 |
| 4. The seems to believe that Asian governments should _____. |
A. let women stay at home and have a baby
B. allow one of the parents to go out to work
C. care for the growing needs of women for job
D. the companies that permit women to leave |
| 阅读理解。 |
Federal regulators Wednesday approved a plan to create a nationwide emergency alert (警报) system
using text messages delivered to cell phones.
Text messages have exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly among young people. The
wireless industry"s trade association, CTIA, estimates (估计) more than 48 billions text messages are sent
each month.
The plan comes from the Warning Alter and Response Network Act, a 2006 federal law that requires
improvement to the nation"s emergency alter system. The act tasked the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) with coming up with new ways to alter the public about emergencies.
"The ability to deliver accurate and timely warning and alters through cell phone and other mobile services
is an important next step in our efforts to help ensure that the American public has the information they need
to take action to protect themselves and their families before, and during, disasters and other emergencies,"
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said following approval of the plan.
Participation in the alter system by carriers-telecommunication companies-is voluntary, but it has received
solid support from the wireless industry.
The program would be optional for cell phone users. They also may not be charged for receiving alters.
There would be three types of messages, according to the rules.
The first would be a national alter from the president, likely involving a terrorists attack or natural disaster.
The second would involve "approaching threats," which could include natural disasters like hurricanes or
storms or even university shootings. The third would be reserved for child abduction (绑架) emergencies,
or so-called Amber Alerts.
The service could be in place by 2010. |
| 1. What is the purpose of the approval plan? |
A. To warn people of emergencies via message.
B. To popularize the use of cell phone.
C. To estimate the monthly number of messages.
D. To promote the wireless industry. |
| 2. The improvement to the present system is in the charge of _____. |
A. CTLA
B. the Warning Alert and Response Network
C. FCC
D. federal regulators |
| 3. The carriers" participation in the system is determined by _____. |
A. the US federal government
B. mobile phone users
C. the carriers themselves
D. the law of the United States |
| 4. Which of the following is true of cell phone users? |
A. They must accept the alert service.
B. They may enjoy the alert service for free.
C. They must send the alerts to others.
D. They may choose the types of messages. |
| 5. An alert message will not be sent if _____. |
A. a child loses his way
B. a university shooting happens
C. a natural disaster happens
D. a terrorist attack occurs |
| 6. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? |
A. Cell Phone Alerts Protecting Students
B. Cell Phone Alerts by Wireless Industry
C. Cell Phone Alerts of National Disasters
D. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon |
| 阅读表达：阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求） |
(1) The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are
seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it
impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or
playing computer games.
(2) Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to stores
more and more every day, but it"s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into
shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without
being able to stop doing. They are booked on shopping and usually buy things that they don"t need. Even
though they don"t have enough money, they buy everything they want.
(3) The question is, why do they have this addiction? There isn"t a specific answer. Some people go
shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity
as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say they feel more important and better after they buy
something. They also tend to have this addition when they feel guilty.
(4) Shopaholism seems to be harmless addiction, but it can _____. Some of them can be psychological.
If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit.
However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. It can also cause financial
problems. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don"t have. They get
deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison. |
1. List three activities that might develop into addictions based on the test. (Please answer within 8 words)
①___________②___________③____________
2. What is the main ides of the Paragraph 3? (Please answer within 8 words)
_________________________________________________________________________.
3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (Please answer within 6words)
_________________________________________________________________________.
4. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
Accordingly, these shopaholics should turn to a certain organization for help so that they can stop
compulsive shopping.
_________________________________________________________________________.
5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
_________________________________________________________________________. |
| 阅读理解。 |
Annual holidays have become a luxury and are no longer a staple of family life, according to government
research.
A getaway of a week or more is no longer considered essential by many families and is often beyond their
reach, said the analysis of what parents and children say they really need. Fashionable clothes for the children,
expensive birthday parties and lots of toys are also on the list of luxuries families don"t have to have. Instead,
recession-hit parents are thinking of the future, and the things they want for their children centre around
learning to behave properly, good education and good health.
Their picture of what a family ought to have includes a space to eat together away from the television,
plenty of fruit and vegetables, and bicycles so children can get exercise.
The breakdown of necessities and luxuries was prepared by researchers from the Department for Work
and Pensions (DWP) who were trying to establish an up-to-date picture of what parents say they really need.
Their findings show how families have scaled down their expectations in the face of economic difficulties-
how parents are now concentrating their attention and money firmly on the long-term interests of their children.
Many believe that while it is vital for a family to do things together, day trips or weekend breaks are enough.
Spending on furniture or decorating the house was also considered luxurious, unless the state of the home
was so bad it became difficult to invite visitors in.
Instead, researchers said: A family home should have an area where the family can eat together, not on
their laps in front of a television. Families should be able to go on outings, overnight trips and possibly short
holiday: the fact of being able to share these experiences is more important than the precise activity and its
cost. |
| 1. It can be inferred that _____. |
A. a week or more holiday is considered beyond many families" reach
B. children hardly ever need fashionable clothes and lots of toys
C. what a family should have is basic things that they must have
D. annual holidays were once considered necessary and vital |
| 2. In the opinion of most parents, _____. |
A. families can watch TV together in order to keep up their relationship
B. day trips or weekend breaks are enough for families to share experiences
C. their expectations should be increased in the face of economic difficulties
D. a week"s holiday is an essential minimum during the financial crisis |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE of the researchers from the DWP? |
A. They confirm many families still need at least a week away on holiday each year.
B. They learn it is insignificant for a family to do things with each other regularly.
C. They want to know what parents really need in the face of economic difficulties.
D. They found spending on furniture or decorating the house was thought valuable. |
| 4. We can conclude from the last paragraph _____. |
A. being able to share experiences is important for families
B. a family needs at least a week away on holiday each year
C. a family home should have a comfortable area to watch TV
D. going on outings and overnight trips is wasting time for families |
| 5. What does the author mainly discuss in the text? |
A. Cycling is very important for children"s health.
B. Family holidays once a year have become a luxury.
C. It is vital for parents to eat together with children.
D. Parents are concerned with children’s future. |
最新试题
热门考点