阅读下面短文，掌握其大意；然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项。The Voice of America began during World W
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意；然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项。
The Voice of America began during World WarⅡ. When Germany was broadcasting a radio program to get international 1 , American officials believed they should 2 the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world events. The first VOA news report began with words in German. “The news may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth.” Within a week, other VOA 3 were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.
After World WarⅡended in 1945, some Americans felt VOA’s 4 had to be changed, considering the Soviet Union became the enemy of America．They wanted to 5 Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.
In the early years VOA began adding something new to its broadcast that was 6___ “ Music USA”. Another new idea came along in 1959．VOA knew that many listeners did not know enough English to completely understand its 7 English broadcast. So VOA 8___ a simpler kind of English, which uses about 1,500 words and is spoken slowly of course, it is special English.
In the opinion of most VOA listeners, the most important program is the news report. News from around the world 9 into the VOA news rooms in Washington 24 hours a day. It comes from VOA reporters in major cities and also from other broadcasts like BBC．VOA writers and editors use these materials to 10 news reports, which are being broadcast in 43 languages.
1. A．business B．culture C．support D．information
2. A．reply B．answer C．join D．interrupt
3. A．stations B．news C．announcers D．officials
4. A．home B．position C．purpose D．results
5. A．reach B．satisfy C．attack D．support
6. A．known B．reported C．called D．printed
7. A．normal B．fast C．good D．exact
8. A．invented B．discovered C．taught D．stopped
9. A．flies B．sends C．delivers D．pasts
10. A．broadcast B．announce C．translate D．prepare |
答案
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. D |
解析
1．二战期间，德国做广播节目的初衷应是呼吁国际“支持（support）”，而不可能是另三项。
2．由with words可以想到answer。reply后接宾语时要加to。
3．播音的主体当然是announcers（播音员）了。
4． VOA电台成立之初的目标主要是对二战中的一些敌对国家进行宣传，随着二战结束，敌对国家有所改变，那么广播的目的与对象的也应随之而改变。
5． reach是中性词，其他三词要么是褒义，要么是贬义，在此不合语境。
6． be called “被称做…”， “be known as…”。
7．区别于后文提到的special English。
8．原来没有的东西，现在有了，故用invent。
9． flies表达了新闻的及时、快速的特点，其余的词没有这种意思。从词的搭配看，send是及物动词，在此处要News…was sent to…, “deliver”也是如此。 past不是动词。
10．由后面的定语从句可以推知，这里指新闻报道的前期“准备”工作。 |
举一反三
Manhattan Island is surrounded on the east by the East and Harlem Rivers and on the west by the North and Hudson Rivers.It links with the other four towns which make up New York City and with New Jersey are by means of subways,underground tunnels and bridges which lead into Manhanttan from the surrounding area.
The Brooklyn Bridge was the first suspension bridge to link Brooklyn to Manhanttan.It is also the second oldest bridge in New York.The architect was John Augustus Roebling,who was the chief engineer of the suspended Railroad Bridge at Niagara Falls.
Misfortune accompanied the building of the bridge,which took place from 1869 to 1883.The architect died as a result of an accident early during the construction.His son,Washington Roebling,carried on his father’s work,using the most advanced engineering techniques of the day.He also fell ill during the construction of the bridge and was obliged to direct the work on it from an apartment window overlooking the site.
Since its construction the Brooklyn Bridge has remained a busy and important passage in New York.
The Brooklyn Bridge is 6775 feet long and 1595 feet wide.The suspended part is 3450 feet long and 85 feet wide.It has a clearance of 133 feet above water level.Four huge cables extend across the bridge,supported by two towers,each 272 feet high.Each of these cables is made up of 5700 wires.
小题1:If you want to go to Princeton University in New Jersey from Manhattan,you_________.| A．must drive across a bridge | B．must take a Metro train | | C．have to go through a tunnel | D．can use any of the above means |
小题2:The Brooklyn Bridge is _________.| A．the first suspended railway bridge in the USA | | B．the first oldest bridge in New York | | C．the first suspension bridge between Manhattan Island and Brooklyn | | D．the first suspension bridge built in the USA |
小题3:In the course of the construction of the bridge_________.| A．the chief engineer was in short of money | | B．misfortune fell on the chief engineer | | C．John Augustus Roebling fell ill | | D．Washington Roebling met with an accident |
小题4:Washington Roebling was forced to_________.| A．direct the building work on the bridge | | B．lead the builders of the bridge in a hospital | | C．give his directions to the workers from a flat nearby | | D．direct the construction of the bridge by radio |
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Watch a baby between six and nine months old,and you will observe the basic idea of geometry（几何学）being learned.Once the baby has mastered the idea that space is three dimensional（空间的）,it reaches out and begins grasping various things,that the ideas of sets and numbers are formed.So far,so good.But now an ominous development takes place.The nerver fibers in the brain separate themselves in such a way that the baby begins to hear sounds very exactly.Soon it picks up language.And it is then brought into direct communication with grown-ups.From this point on,it is usually downhill all the way for mathematics,because the child now becomes exposed to all the rubbish words and beliefs of the born.Nature,having done very well by the child to this point,having permitted it the luxury（奢侈）of thinking for itself for eighteen months,now gives it up to the unreasonable conventions（惯例）and beliefs of society.But at least the child knows something of geometry and peaceful days,no matter what vicissitudes（兴衰变迁）it may suffer later on.The main reservoir of mathematical ability in any society is thus possessed by children who are about two years old,children who have just learned to speak freely.
小题1:What does the passage mainly discuss?| A．The impact（影响）of language on mathematics. | | B．Children’s ability to learn languages. | | C．How basic ideas of physics are learned? | | D．Maths-learning strategies（策略）for babies. |
小题2:According to the passage,which of the following activities would teach a baby about geometry?| A．Picking up a wooden block. | B．Recognizing the number 2. | | C．Saying a rubbish word. | D．Looking at a distant word. |
小题3:Which of the following conclusions is true according to the writer?| A．The language ideas used in early education interrupt mathematical reasoning. | | B．It is hopeless to try to teach children mathematics after the age of two. | | C．Language teaching should join some mathematical formulas（公式）. | | D．Preschool education should emphasize society’s beliefs and conventions. |
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What do literary greats Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns have in common? They both lived and wrote in Edinburgh, along with many other big names in the field of literature. This fact helped UNESCO (联合国教科文组织) award the city the title of world"s first City of Literature on October 14.
Edinburgh left a lasting impression on Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). Although he was born there he went to school in England but returned home for medical school. After graduating he moved to London and began writing his Sherlock Holmes stories. His inspiration for the character came from one of his professors at university. Holmes" methods were so clever that they actually furthered the advance of the study of criminology (犯罪学).
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is still regarded as Scotland"s national poet, more than 200 years after his death. He is celebrated all over the world through translations of his work and the annual Burns Night supper on his birthday. One of his songs, "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" ranks among the finest love songs ever written and "Auld Lang Syne" (友谊地久天长) is sung all around the world．
As one of the first literate societies in Europe, the Scottish Parliament passed the world"s first compulsory (义务) education law in 1496. By the 1790s, almost all Scots could read． Visitors to Scotland often observed that even the lowest members of society had copies of Burns" poems and other books.
小题1:Edinburgh was awarded the title of world"s first City of Literature because _____.| A．the first award ceremony of literature was held there | | B．many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns were born there | | C．it left a deep impression on many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | | D．many literary greats like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Burns often wrote about it |
小题2:Arthur Conan Doyle was remembered mainly for his _____.| A．detective stories | B．love poems and songs | | C．contribution to the study of criminology | D．clever writing skill |
小题3: In honour of Robert Burns, _____.| A．"My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" and "Auld Lang Syne" are sung all around the world | | B．his works are translated into many languages every year | | C．a celebration is held more than 200 years after his death | | D．a celebration is held every year on his birthday |
小题4:In the last paragraph, the writer mainly discussed _____.| A．the impression of visitors to Scotland | | B．how Burn’s poems are popular in Scotland | | C．the possible history reasons for many literary greats in Scotland | | D．how the world’s first compulsory education law was made |
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Australia is famous for its beautiful beaches. And Australian people love swimming and going to the beach. But it wasn"t always that way.
Different Climate, Different habits
When Europeans first invaded Australia, the only people here who were good at swimming were the Aboriginal people. The Europeans came from climates where it was too cold to swim. Also some people worried that they would get sick if they wet their whole body.
However the warm climate of Australia soon changed their attitude to swimming. At first, only men swam. They swam naked - there were no women to see them.
Cover up!
By the 1880’s and 90’s visiting the beach was very fashionable and a lot of people went there, especially in warm weather. They wore everyday street clothes - much more than people wear at the beach today.
In those days, people believed they should cover most of their body so it would not be seen by the opposite sex. Special bathing costumes were designed for women. These costumes used a lot of cloth and were very heavy when wet, making it difficult to swim.
Laws Made and Laws Changed
The government decided to stop men swimming naked．It passed a law which forbade bathing between 6am and 7pm. Many people objected to this law and wrote letters to the government asking it to change the laws. In 1903, the laws changed; people could swim in the daytime, but they had to wear neck-to-knee costumes.
The Shrinking Costume
As time passed, swimming costumes became smaller and more convenient.
At first men and women were covered from neck to knee. Then the arms became bare. Then more of the legs were uncovered．Each new change was regarded by many as shocking and rude and people wrote letters to the newspapers complaining about the new costumes. Nowadays some people go to special "nude (裸体) beaches" to swim naked．
However, most people cover their bodies more than they did ten years ago -- not because they think bare skin is shocking -- but to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
小题1:The climate of Australia _____.| A．made European setters think differently about swimming | | B．change European setters’ swimming costume | | C．made European setters hotter | | D．made European setters swim naked |
小题2: During the late 19th century, swimmers should _____.| A．hide when they see a person of the opposite sex | | B．cover their bodies | | C．wear many heavy clothes | | D．take no notice of their clothes |
小题3: According to the law just before1903, people must _____.| A．not swim in the main daylight hours | | B．only swim between 6am and 7pm | | C．have a bath at 6am and 7pm | | D．swim with neck-to-knee costumes between 6am and 7pm |
小题4:The last paragraph of the passage states that _____.| A．people worry about getting skin cancer from too much sun | | B．people protect their ten-year-old sons from bare skin | | C．people are shocked by the sun | | D．people think it rude to swim with the smaller costumes |
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Chinese President Hu Jintao, on his way to talks with President George W. Bush in Washington, on Tuesday met with Bill Gates.
After the meeting with Gates, the world"s richest man, at Microsoft"s headquarters, Hu restated that China would move against software pirates all the time(盗版软件).
At Microsoft Corp."s campus, Hu said Tuesday he admired what Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates had achieved. He also sought to reassure Gates that China is serious about protecting intellectual property rights(知识产权).
"Because you, Mr. Bill Gates, are a friend of China, I"m a friend of Microsoft," Hu said.
"Also, I am dealing with the operating system produced by Microsoft every day," he added, to laughter.
Gates responded: "Thank you, it"s a fantastic relationship," and then said: "And if you ever need advice on how to use Windows, I"ll be glad to help."
"China is focused on and has already accomplished much in creating and enforcing laws to protect intellectual property." he said. "We take our promises very seriously."
Hu also said he would certainly welcome a further increase in Microsoft"s investment in China.
"I"d also like to take this opportunity to assure you, Bill Gates, that we will certainly honor our words in protecting intellectual property rights," Hu said.
In his brief visit to the Microsoft campus, Hu, accompanied by Gates and company CEO Steve Ballmer, saw some business technology demonstrations and toured Microsoft"s Home of the Future, which features experimental technology that might someday be used in people"s living spaces.
Following the visit at Microsoft, about 100 guests, including former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Gov. Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American governor, were invited to Gates" $100 million lakeside house on Lake Washington for a dinner.
China has recently begun requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines.
In Seattle"s Chinatown, many stores hung Chinese and U.S. flags to welcome Hu, and many in the crowd outside the stately Fairmont Hotel on Monday night where Hu is staying were there to support the Chinese president.
小题1:How many issues are mentioned in President Hu’s visit to Microsoft?小题2:Put the sentences in correct order.
1. Hu had a meeting with President George W. Bush
2. Hu had dinner with many guests in Gates’ lakeside house
3. Hu paid a visit to the Microsoft campus
4. Hu stayed at Fairmont Hotel in Seattle| A．4-3-2-1 | B．4-2-3-1 | C．1-4-3-2 | D．1-3-2-4 |
小题3:What measure is not mentioned to protect intellectual property rights?| A．Moving against software pirates | | B．creating and enforcing laws | | C．increasing Microsoft"s investment in China | | D．requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines |
小题4:What is the best title for the passage?| A．Hu Visits Microsoft | B．Protecting Intellectual Property Rights | | C．Bill Gate’s, A Friend of China | D．Americans Welcome President Hu |
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