阅读理解。 The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years.
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| 阅读理解。 |
The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James
Franklin, Benjamin"s older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize
today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people,
and on all sorts of political subjects.
Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin"s Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present
printed from will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers (广告商), readers,
market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just
several years ago. The chief editor (主编) of the Times said recently,"At places where they gather, editors
ask one another, "How are you?", as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case. "An article
about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guandian, under the headline"NOT DEAD YET."
Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step
with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their
market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock (股票) drop by 54%
since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested
that stock-holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Company has prevented the trouble only
by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half
the company"s income. |
| 1. What can we learn about the New England Courant? |
A. It is mainly about the stock market.
B. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper.
C. It remains a successful newspaper in America.
D. It carries articles by political leaders. |
| 2. What can we infer about the newspaper editors? |
A. They often accept readers" suggestions.
B. They care a lot about each other"s health.
C. They stop doing business with advertisers.
D. They face great difficulties in their business. |
| 3. Which of the following found a new way for its development? |
A. The Washington Post.
B. The Guardian.
C. The New York Times.
D. New England Courant. |
| 4. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers? |
A. Satisfied.
B. Hopeful.
C. Worried.
D. Surprised. |
答案
| 1-4: B D A C |
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| 阅读理解。 |
It"s only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country
where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?
Viti Levu-Great Fiji-is the largest island. Here you"ll find the capital Suva and the international airport at
Nadi. Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Fiji. Then there are 331 other islands,
many of them with places to stay.
Whit less than a million people living on islands, you"ll never feel crowded. And with a climate (气候)
that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there"s never a bad time to come.
From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give
you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost anywhere in the world.
Whenever you come, wherever you go, you"re sure to see some unforgettable events. From war dances
to religious (宗教的) songs. From market days to religious days. It"s not just staged for tourists; it"s still a
part of everyday life in Fiji. And any one of us can enjoy Fiji"s spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的)
sharing of yaqona, a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.
So why not join us for the experience of a life me? |
| 1. Where is the international airport of Fiji? |
A. In Suva.
B. In Sydney.
C. On the island of Vatoa.
D. On the island of Viti Levu. |
| 2. What does the text tell us about Fijian people? |
A. They invented "Fiji time" for visitors.
B. They stick to a traditional way of life.
C. They like to travel from place to place.
D. They love taking adventures abroad. |
| 3. What does the text tell us about Fijian people? |
A. They invented "Fiji time" for visitors.
B. They stick to a traditional way of life.
C. They like to travel from place to place.
D. They love taking adventures abroad. |
| 4. Where can we most probably read this text? |
A. In a personal diary.
B. In a science report.
C. In a travel magazine.
D. In a geography textbook. |
| 阅读理解。 |
How words came into being is unknown. All we assume is that some early men invented certain sounds,
in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could talk with each
other. Later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be put together to show those sounds,
and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words.
The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the things they bring up to our minds. Words become
filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words bring back to us the
happy and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean
something to us increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which
have powerful effects on our minds and feelings. This clever use of words is what we call literary style. Above
all, the real poet is a master of words. He can express his meaning in words which sing like music and which
by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words
carefully and use then correctly, or they will make our speech silly and common. |
| 1. We learn from the text that language might have begun with _____. |
A. expressions
B. actions
C. signs
D. sounds |
| 2. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2? |
A. The power of new words
B. The importance of old words
C. The relation of human experience with words
D. The gradual change and development of words |
| 3. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest that we should do? |
A. Use words skillfully
B. Make musical speeches
C. Learn poems by heart
D. Associate with listeners |
| 阅读理解。 |
Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers
fried to conquer (征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally,
in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that
today there are two "Irelands". Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The republic
of Ireland, in the south, is an independent country.
In the 1840s the main crop, potatoes was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of bunger.
This, and a shortage (短缺) of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK,
Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6
million in 1851.
For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people still work
on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the
cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.
The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly, Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, once said
that the Irish were "the greatest talkers since the Greeks". Since independence, Ireland has revived (复兴) its
own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish song
which are sung without instruments. Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the
violin, whistles, etc. |
| 1. What does the author tell us in paragraph 1? |
A. how the Irish fought against the English.
B. how Ireland gained independence.
C. how English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.
D. how two "Irelands" came into being. |
| 2. We learn from the text that in Ireland _____. |
A. food shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in population
B. people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countryside
C. it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory worker
D. different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments |
| 3. The last paragraph is mainly about _____. |
A. the Irish character
B. Irish culture
C. Irish musical instruments
D. a famous Irish writer |
| 4. What can be the best title for the text? |
A. life in Ireland
B. A Very difficult history
C. Ireland, past and present
D. the independence of Ireland |
| 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 |
Public Speaking and Critical thinking
What is critical thinking? To a certain degree, It"s a matter of logic (逻辑)-of being able to spot
weakness in other people"s arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such
as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence. In the broad sense, critical
thinking is focused, organized thinking-the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. 1_____ the
greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was really available and put
it together differently to produce new ideas. That was readily available and put it together differently to
produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking.
2_____ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing
your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical (机械的) exercise, it is closely connected
with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your
thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance
your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging your ideas you already have.
3_____
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. 4_____. As you work on
expressing your ideas in clear accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.
5_____ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of
speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical
thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of
education since the days of ancient Greece. |
A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.
B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.
C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.
D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.
E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.
F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number
of ways.
G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking,you will see how they can be used
in other forms of communication as well. |
| 阅读理解。 |
For five days, Edmonton"s Downtown Park is transformed into one huge stage where artists are able to
share their talents, and where people are able to celebrate and enjoy themselves. Since its beginning in 1980,
the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has been commemorating (纪念) the true feeling of what folk music is
all about and that"s the traditional togetherness (友爱) that is felt when people gather to share stories and
feelings through song.
This year will be the sixth year when volunteer Riedel will be offering up her time to the festival. "People
coming off a busy spring and summer have a moment of relaxation," Riedel said. "It"s really east to relax,
and it"s great seeing family and friends have fun together." These families and friends come from all different
kinds of musical tastes. People who take pleasure in Blues are there, so are people who love Bluegrass. This
festival does its best to develop everyone"s musical interests.
With so many years of experience, the festival has become a well-oiled machine, and does whatever it
can to make attendees feel as possible. There are free water stations throughout the venue (举办地) for
people to fill up their travel cups. When people buy food, reusable dishes are given a $2 plate fee, but that is
returned when the plate is brought back.
The festival has completely sold out of tickets, and in record time. But with big names such as Van
Morrison and Jakob Dylan, it"s easy to see how that was going to happen. There is no parking area during
the festival, so using the Park & Ride system or Edmonton Transit is highly recommended. A bike lock-up
area is provided and will be available Thursday until Sunday one hour before the gates open until 45 minutes
after the gates close.
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival begins on Wednesday, Aug. 4 with Van Morrison playing the special
donation fund (基金) concert, and will finish up on Sunday, Aug.8. |
| 1. The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held mainly to _____. |
A. gather people with different musical tastes
B. remind people of the real sense of folk music
C. exhibitive good voices of great talents in folk music
D. collect old stories of folk music |
| 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? |
A. Riedel has volunteered for the festival for at least 5 years.
B. It"s hard for people to appreciate Blues.
C. It costs people a little to fill up their cups from water stations.
D. People have to pay $2 for a plate of food. |
| 3. We can learn from the passenger that _____. |
A. people can get tickets easily for the festival
B. the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is well organized
C. driving one"s own car to the festival is highly recommended
D. bikes are available at the festival from Wednesday to Sunday |
| 4. What would be the best title for the passenger? |
A. Folk Music of Blues
B. One Festival Family Gathering
C. Festival for family Gathering
D. Edmonton"s Downtown Park |
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