阅读理解。 Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, c

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阅读理解。     Death Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United States, covering a wide area with its alkali
sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280
feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.
     Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”- the land of fire. Death Valley"s present
name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its
unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has
been declared a National Monument and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can
be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this
place.
     Here nature created a lot of surprising scenes, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the
frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the most astonishing and
colorful parts of Death Valley is the Devil"s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from
dreams. Sand sculptures stand-on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.1.The name “Death valley” comes from _____. A. an Indian name
B. the death of the miners
C. the local people
D. a National Monument2. From the passage we can learn that _____. A. no one had ever known the desert before the miners
B. it"s still not easy to travel across the desert
C. people can find gas-stations, cafes and hotels in the desert
D. people have changed the natural sight of the desert 3. The Devil"s Golf Course is famous for _____. A. the terrible sights
B. the moon-like sights
C. the dream-like sights
D. the ever-changing sights 4. From the passage we can see that the writer _____ the Death Valley . A. appreciates
B. is fearful of
C. dislikes
D. is tired of

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阅读理解。     Many of us already know about several American superstitions (迷信). Having a black cat cross your
path, walking ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other
superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits-if you believe
in such things- and impress your American friends when you mention them.
     Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily
life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go
away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two
slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say,"Eat well, you hound, may you be
sick and I be sound." This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if
you try it.
     In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, "All things
come in threes." Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child.
Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also
possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.
     Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides
must wear or carry"something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." The old and
borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will
bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to
recite this phrase.
     As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers
crossed, and stay lucky!1. The passage is most probably entitled "_______". A. American"s Bad Luck
B. Cross-culture and Superstitions
C. American Superstitions
D. Daily Life in Superstitions 2. The underlined sentence in the second paragraph "It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it."
   means _____. A. whey you try it, the dog will raise its eyebrows
B. you will make some people surprised when you try this trick
C. only if you raise your eyebrows can the trick work
D. you will believe in the trick after you try it 3. In American"s view, the number three is a(n) _____ number. A. lucky
B. unlucky
C. special
D. ordinary 4. On the wedding, the bride often uses old and borrowed things so as to _____. A. save some money for the wedding
B. bring good luck to the people who gave them to the bride
C. give the good luck to the bride herself
D. pass the bad luck to others 5. After reading the passage, we may feel it is written in a _____ tone. A. forma
B. serious
C. humorous
D. critical

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阅读理解。     This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth,
we transcend (超越) it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then
life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.
     Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should
be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or
else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
     What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems,
depending on their nature, cause us sadness, or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable
feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life
is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.
     Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test
that tells us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the
human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the
pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, those things that hurt,
instruct. It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.1. From the passage, it can be inferred that ______. A. everybody has problems
B. we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of life
C. life is difficult because our problems bring us pain
D. people like to complain about their problems 2. The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to ______. A. save space
B. persuade readers
C. make readers laugh
D. get readers" attention 3. The main idea of Paragraph 3 is that ______. A. most people feel life is easy
B. the writer feels life is easy
C. the writer likes to complain about his problems
D. most people complain about how hard their lives are 4. According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to______.A. encourage them to learn
B. teach them to fear the pain of solving the problem
C. help them learn to deal with pain
D. teach them how to respect from problems5. The saying from Benjamin Franklin "Those things that hurt, instruct" suggests that ______.

A. we do not learn from experience
B. we do not learn when we are in pain
C. pain teaches us important lessons
D. pain cannot be avoided

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阅读理解。     BEIJING-Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers with cellular (手机)
network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics
giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.
     According to China"s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with
third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for
the company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number"A1396", is compatible
(相容的) with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cellular network operated by Apple"s
local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd.
     China Unicom declined (谢绝) to comment.
     Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi
versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm
IDC surpassed (超过) the US as the world"s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing
3G tablets through unofficial channels.
     Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the company"s first Hong Kong store, set
to open this quarter, will be located in the city"s central shopping and business district in the International
Finance Center"s upscale (高档的) IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city"s
waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its
biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.
     Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any
Apple stores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.
     The new stores reflect Apple"s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and
tablet computers. Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the company"s
third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue (收益) surged
(激增) six-fold to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.
    "This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that we"re just scratching
the surface right now," Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China."I see an incredible
opportunity for Apple there."
                                                                                                                   From China Daily 2011-09-08 1. According to the news, which of the following statements is true?A. WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world.
B. Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.
C. The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.
D. Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year"s second quarter. 2. Which one of the following phrases can replace the underlined word in paragraph 1? A. in the interests of
B. in the front of
C. in the process of
D. in the case of 3. How many full-service Apple stores in China? A. 4.
B. 6.
C. 8.
D. Unknown. 4. What"s the probable meaning of "six-fold" in the last but one paragraph?A. one-sixth
B. six times
C. 60 percent
D. 2times 5. By saying "we"re just scratching the surface right now", Cook means ______. A. they don"t know much about China"s market
B. they will sell more products and gain more profit in China
C. they need to obtain more permission from China"s government
D. they ignored the rural market in China

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阅读理解。
下面五个人有些问题需要处理。阅读下面六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出符合各自需
求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. Pacha London www.pachalondon.com
     The world"s most historic club is set in a building of the 1920s beautifully decorated in its original oak
paneling and features an impressive glass ceiling. You can enjoy beauty, style and elegance when clubbing
at London"s most historic night club Pacha and appreciate works of some famous musicians.
B. Amika London www.amikalondon.com
     Amika plays host to the new super elite (精英) who are seeking the latest fashion trends. A unique
playground designed for fun. It is the final destination for major players and glitterati (上层人士) alike. It
features table reservations & bookings, events and corporate bookings.
C. SeOne Club London www.seonelondon.com
     SeOne is one of London"s largest music clubs. Situated in the north of London, SeOne consists of five
rooms. It can be broken down into smaller spaces and can be used for parties as small as 100 people. SeOne
Club has attracted all kinds of promoters and event organizers, from corporate giants to dance promoters.
D. Koko Club www.koko.uk.com
     Situated at 1A Camden High Street, Central London, Koko Club represents a versatile (通用的),
21st-century club. It"s very adaptable so it can be used for anything---from small comedy to international
music awards. A must visit!
E. Bar Rumba www.barrumba.co.uk
     Located in London"s west end, Bar Rumba is one of London"s leading late night clubs. Playing funk,

jazz, Afro-beat, Latin, Cuban, salsa, drum & bass, break beat. It has an amazing sound system for dance
music. Every night it delivers a different beat---from hip hop to Latin dance, from grime to jazz.
F. Club Colosseum www.clubcolosseum.com
Situated in 1 Nine Elms Lane. Vauxall, London, Club Colosseum won the world"s best club award in
1999. Now it features a new VIP room, a spectacular riverside bar with a view all over London & the
River Thames.

     1. Michael is a great painter and has just moved to London from America. On his arrival, Michael was
struck by the beautiful Thames. He dreams of going to a famous night club where he can easily appreciate
the unique view of the river.
      2. Nancy comes from Japan and wants to go to a world-famous night club with a long history to help
her know more about the British culture. Besides, Nancy likes to listen to great musical masterpieces.
     3. Laura is crazy about dancing and enjoys different dances with fascinating dance music. Now she is
in search of a night club that can offer her quality dance diversity.
     4. Lily would like to celebrate her eighteenth birthday at a proper night club next week. She intends to
invite over a hundred friends and relatives to her birthday party, most of whom are working in northern
London and are true music lovers.
     5. Harry is the general manager of a large company in London and he would like to go to a night club
which is fashionable. What"s more, it should be suitable for someone of his status.

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阅读理解。     Long bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end with commercials
(商业广告) thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether
you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard (广告牌) glides (滑行) by outside the bus window.
"Buy Super Clean Toothpaste." "Drink Good Wet Root Beer." "Fill up with Pacific Gas." Only if you sleep,
which is equal to turning the television off, are you spared the unending cry of "You Need It! Buy It Now!"
     The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat exciting, even if you"ve traveled that way before.
Usually some things have changed new houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road. The bus driver
has a style of driving and it"s fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless
(鲁莽的) or daring, the ride can be as thrilling (惊险的) as a suspense (悬念) story. Will the driver pass the
truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or the left hand lane (车道)? After a while, of course, the
excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus
rides more interesting. But you"ve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can
make you very thirsty between stops.
     The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and there"s a kind of
expectation and excitement in that. The seat, of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. By now
you"ve sat with your legs crossed, with your hands in your lap, with your hands on the arm rests even with
your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit. 1. According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip? A. Buses on the road.
B. Films on television.
C. Advertisements (广告) on the billboards.
D. Gas stations. 2. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To give the writer"s opinions about long bus trips.
B. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.
C. To explain how bus trips and television shows are different.
D. To describe the billboards along the road. 3. The writer of this passage would probably prefer _____.A. bus drivers who aren"t reckless
B. driving alone
C. a television set on the bus
D. no billboards along the road 4. The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because _____. A. the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the road are fun
B. they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in between
C. the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on buses
D. neither traveling nor watching TV are not exciting. 5. The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are _____. A. exciting
B. comfortable
C. tiring
D. boring

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