阅读理解。 Information has always been at the center of human communication. You
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| 阅读理解。 |
Information has always been at the center of human communication. You may ask why. Well,
communication between people contains giving and receiving information. The way we give and
receive information today has experienced a revolution in the development of the mass media in
the 20th century.
The first truly mass communication medium was the newspaper. For the first time in history
people could read about events in their country and from around the world every day. However,
there were two problems with newspapers of that time. Firstly, newspapers were available only in
large cities, for getting newspapers to the countryside was a difficult and timeconsuming (耗时的)
task. Secondly, newspapers weren"t always reliable, as there was a limited range of opinions.
Nowadays, we can choose from a wide variety of sources to get information. Television and the
Internet have given us the chance to be informed about everything the minute it happens. Large
numbers of radio and TV stations, satellite channels and millions of websites help people keep up
with the latest news. People live in history and are part of it.
The media have come a long way in the last century and there is no doubt that we now live in the
information age. Whatever type of media we choose, it all comes down to the need for information.
This will always be a basic need as long as communication is part of human nature. |
| 1. Information is considered the center of human communication because ________. |
A. human communication means information exchange
B. human communication involves people"s participation
C. information is now experiencing a revolution
D. information helps people gather together |
| 2. What was the historical contribution of the newspaper as a source of information? |
A. It made the mass communication truly develop.
B. It helped the mass communication develop in cities.
C. It kept people timely informed about home and world events.
D. It kept reliable information available in big cities. |
| 3. The third paragraph mainly tells us that technology helps ________. |
A. information easily available
B. people be part of history
C. inform everything timely
D. produce the latest news |
| 4. It can be concluded from the last paragraph that a basic need today is ________. |
A. communication
B. information
C. high technology
D. media types |
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| 阅读理解。 |
It"s no secret that the world has become a very fastpaced place. Free time has been replaced by
cyber (网络的) time to the point where my family feels the need to comment on my presence at the
dinner table. With all these options and distractions (使人分心的事) it can be hard to spend quality
time with the people you love.
My Dad and I have always worked around this. Over years we"ve learned how to watch in silence
while enjoying each other"s company and by now we know what to comment on during the commercials.
Once we were watching one of our favourite shows. At the commercial he turned to me and asked
if I liked going to school.
I thought about the question for a few moments before admitting that I did.
"Do you look forward to going?"
This question seemed easier to answer, but I thought it over.
"Not all the time. Sometimes, there are classes that I dread. But then there are people I want to see
or things I want to do, so I guess it evens out."
Dad nodded.
"You see these characters on the show? They like going to work. They look forward to it. They are
so idealistic that they go to work every day, believing they can change the world. That"s why we like to
watch them."
I thought about what he was saying.
"Do you look forward to going to work?" I asked.
Dad paused.
"I honestly don"t think about it. It"s not something I anticipate or dread. It"s just something that I do.
I always looked forward to going to school, though. I wanted to learn. Now that I think about it, when
I first started working I did look forward to it. That"s what"s important. Do something that you enjoy
doing. Do something that you will look forward to. Otherwise, what"s the point?"
Now I have learned that sometimes it"s not the length of the talk that"s important but what"s said during
the talk. It is still possible to have quality time during a commercial break. |
| 1. The father quoted the characters on the show to say that a person should have ________. |
A. dream
B. belief
C. doubt
D. love |
| 2. According to the passage, why doesn"t the boy want to go to school? |
A. He is afraid of being made fun of.
B. He has something important to do.
C. He loses interest in some classes.
D. He falls behind other classmates. |
| 3. The underlined word "point" means ________. |
A. mark
B. topic
C. lesson
D. goal |
| 4. What"s the main idea of this passage? |
A. Children can have quality time with their parents.
B. Children feel happy when talking with parents.
C. Parents and children can enjoy the same TV show.
D. Children are unwilling to stay with their parents. |
| 阅读理解。 |
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don"t give friendship back. That is
why some friendships do not last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must
learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend treat you. Learning to be a good friend
means learning three rules. Be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do
not tell the truth, people usually find it out. If a friend finds out that you haven"t been honest, you
may lose your friends" trust. Good friends always believe in one another as they always speak and
act honestly.
Generosity means sharing, which makes a friendship grow. People do not have to give lunch
money for clothes, of course. Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, like your
hobbies and your interest. Then, naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These
can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them,
you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later, every one needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go
wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can
be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must
try to put yourself in your friend"s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common.
If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity, and understanding. |
| 1. Some friendships don"t last very long because _______. |
A. there are too many people who want to make friends with others.
B. those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others.
C. people usually find out the truth even if they are not told the truth.
D. they don"t know friendship is something very serious to other people. |
| 2. The underlined word "generous" means _______. |
A. willing to give and share
B. short of honor
C. soft and friendly
D. ready to help others |
| 3. According to the passage honesty is _______. |
A. something very good
B. the base of friendship
C. as important as money
D. more important than anything |
| 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? |
A. Always tell your friend the truth that you have known.
B. Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value.
C. Discussing problems with your friends helps solve them.
D. A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.
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| 阅读理解。 |
Modern life is impossible without traveling. The fastest way to travel is by air. With a modern
plane you can travel in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.
Traveling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you
are traveling in. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest
journey enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats
with which you can visit many other countries and different places. Traveling by sea is a very pleasant
way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four
hundred miles or only fifty miles a day, just as you like .You can stop wherever you wish: where there
is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or a hotel to
spend the night. That is why traveling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take
a train or a plane when they are traveling on business. |
| 1. From the passage we know that the fastest way to travel is ______ |
A. by car
B. by train
C. by plane
D. by boat |
| 2. If we travel by car, we can____________ . |
A. only stop at the destination
B. make our own timetable
C. travel to a very far place in several minutes
D. travel one thousand miles a day. |
| 3. The best title of this passage is___________________ . |
A. ways to travel
B. travels
C. transportation
D. modern life |
| 4. How many ways to travel are mentioned in the passage? |
A. Five
B. Six
C. Three
D. Four |
| 阅读理解 |
As the capital of Germany, Berlin is a city changing constantly-and especially so over the past 20
years, during which its eastern and western sides have been reunited after the long period of division (分裂). Berlin impresses visitors with a dynamic cultural identity with green spaces, flowing rivers and
canals; it is a city full of artistic atmosphere and youthful vitality (活力). Berlin offers excellent food at
reasonable prices, bars and cafes where breakfast can be served until late into the afternoon. As people
here demonstrated perfectly when the Wall came down 20 years ago, Berlin is also a city that knows
how to party.
British Airways (0844 493 0787; www. ba. com), has five flights a day from Heathrow to Berlin.
The Grand Hyatt (0049 30 2553 1234; www. berlin, grand. hyatt. com) on the Marlene Dietrich
Platz in the glitzy new Potsdamer Platz, is a great place to get a sense of this fastmoving city. Sixty years
ago, this spot was Berlin"s answer to Piccadilly Circus; 20 years ago it was a forbidden piece of noman"s
land. Now it is a buzzing commercial center with restaurants, bars and cinemas. The Grand Hyatt is
modern, graceful and arty. It has a bar with more than 200 kinds of whisky and a swimming pool with
views on to Berlin Philharmonic (交响乐团). Rooms from 220 euros.
Too modern? Traditionalists should head for the Adlon (0049 302 2610; www. hoteladlon. de;
doubles from 220 euros, excluding breakfast), a stone"s throw from the Brandenburg Gate. Too
expensive? The Circus Hotel (www. circusberlin. de) in Berlin Mitte has doubles from 68 euros a night
and a programme of Berlin Wallrelated tours.
Further information...
Berlin Tourism (0049 30 250 025; www. visitberlin. de); German National Tourist Office
(0207317 0908; www. germanytourism. co. uk ). |
| 1. The first two paragraphs are intended to tell us ________. |
A. why Berlin is worth visiting
B. how Germany became reunited
C. Berlin has changed in the past 20 years
D. brief information about the Berlin Wall |
| 2. We learn from the text that the Grand Hyatt ________. |
A. is a famous traditional hotel
B. is a commercial center in Berlin
C. offers double rooms at a low price
D. houses famous artists and musicians |
| 3. To book a room at the Adlon, you should call ________. |
A. 0844 493 0787
B. 0049 30 2553 1234
C. 0049 302 2610
D. 0049 30 250 025 |
| 4. If you are interested in traveling to Germany, you should visit ________. |
A. www. hoteladlon. de
B. www. circusberlin. de
C. www. berlin. grand. hyatt. com
D. www. germanytourism. co. uk |
| 阅读理解。 |
Many people all over the world speak English as their second language and it is not too much
to say that it has become an international language.
Studying English can make life fun. It enables you to watch American movies, read English books
and listen to English songs. Moreover, as English is an international language, you will be able to
communicate with foreigners when you are on a trip abroad. Traveling will be more interesting that
way.
It is a good idea to make friends with foreigners. In my opinion, it is the best way to improve
your English. In addition, it will bring you a lot of fun and expand your view of the world. If you
make friends with a native speaker, you can practice your spoken English more often, and then
you can communicate with people around the world. You can also become familiar with the
customs and habits of different cultures.
There are some people who are afraid to make friends with foreigners, because they are not
confident about their English. However, many foreigners do not care about grammar. They will
get your key words in the sentence and know the whole meaning. Therefore, it is unnecessary to
be afraid; just go ahead.
In brief, English is so useful to us that we should all learn it. |
| 1. Why does the writer think it necessary for us to learn English? |
A. Because he uses it as a second language.
B. Because English has become an international language.
C. Because you can"t make foreign friends if you can"t speak English.
D. Because it will be difficult for you to travel if you can"t speak English. |
| 2. Studying English can make fun in the following ways EXCEPT ______ according to the text. |
A. enjoying British or American music
B. traveling abroad
C. attending English parties
D. reading English novels or poems |
| 3. In the writer"s opinion, some people dare not make foreign friends because _________. |
A. they are afraid of making grammar mistakes
B. they become shy when they meet foreigners
C. they know little English
D. they seldom speak English with foreigners |
| 4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "expand"? |
A. improve
B. deepen
C. enlarge
D. raise |
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