英语高考阅读理解盘点.doc

2004年阅读理解（福建卷）第三部分：（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AA teacher of English as a second language is the 2004 Teacher of the Year in the United States .Kathy Mellor of Rhode Island will spend the next year as an international spokeswoman for education. President Bush and his wife, Laura ,honored her during a ceremony（仪式）at the White House last week.For the past nineteen years ,Kathy Mellor has taught English as a second language at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island ,in the northeastern United States .She redesigned the program for E.S.L students at her school to provide each student with one to three periods per day in classes for English learners .How much instruction the students get depends on their level of skill in listening ,speaking ,reading and writing. The amount of time they spend in these classes in reduced as their level of English increases. A teacher describes this as the most successful E.S.L. program in North Kingstown. She also praises Kathy Mellor for providing help to students and their families by forming a local parents group for speakers of other languages .This improved their ability to help their children.Kathy Mellor earned a masters degree in education from Rhode Island College. She studied teaching English as a second language.She was chosen for the national honor of Teacher of the Year from among top teachers in each of the fifty states .As Teacher of the Year ,Kathy Mellor will travel around the United States and to other countries .She will talk about the importance of education and the work of teachers.56This passage is mainly about .ATeacher of the Year 2004 in the United States BMs Mellors English teaching instructionCMs Mellors teaching skills of learning EnglishDpraises to Ms Mellor from other teachers57What does “E.S.L.” in the passage stand for?AEnglish study learners.BEnglish speaking and listening.CEnglish special learners.DEnglish as a second language.58From this passage we can learn that _.Amiddle school teachers from each state are honored Teachers of the YearBmiddle school teachers in the USA have to get masters degreesCMs Mellors students have no problems in learning EnglishDthe American government pays much attention to educationBAttend the Next Forum!For the last twelve years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting .Being from the Northern USA,this was a particularly good time to go south for the warmth of our friendships with DR. Treffinger and Dr .Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation（革新）and from those who have rich experience and interest in the field .The theme of the 2004 Forum includes searching for a few new methods ,sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchanging ideas on cutting-edge research. Space is limited ,so early registration（登记，注册） is welcome.Meeting the Innovation ChallengeFebruary 6 and 7,2004 The Lido Holiday InnSarasota ,Florida$ 750 (registration includes some meals and materials)Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment （评估）of Problem Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance .For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.VIEW Qualification CourseFebruary 4and 5,2004 The Lido Holiday InnSarasota ,Florida$ 650 (registration includes lunch and course materialsSpecial Offer:If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum ,you can register for both events for $ 1050.59According to this advertisement ,at the Forum people _.Acome together in order to form an organizationBexpress different opinions and discuss public mattersCeat together to celebrate their success or victoryDwork together for the purpose of business or trade60If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time ,you will save .A$100B$300C$350D$40061“Space is limited ,so early registration is welcome” means .Aspace is limited ,so you cant register nowBspace is too limited for you to registerCyoull lose the good chance if you dont register soonDyoull be given a special offer if you register now62The main purpose of this advertisement is to .Aencourage more people to attend the Forum in time Bpromise everyone can pay less money to attend the ForumCcall on the people in the north of the USA to go south for holidaysDintroduce some new activities and topics of the ForumCA university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of （证明有罪）shoplifting for the second time in six months.Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD,has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops .Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth 9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）,said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies toilet in the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected ,having taken off the anti-theft security alarms（防盗警报装置）.She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying ,Mr Lemoyne said.He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.Luz,28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October ,but Morag Duff, defending ,said she had never been in trouble with the police before that .“She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesnt really have any explanation why she did this ,” Miss Duff said . “She didnt intend to steal when she went into the store .She is at a loss to explain it . She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady .She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”Judge David Azan fined Luz 50, and warned : “Youve got a criminal record .If you carry on like this ,you will end up in prison ,which will ruin your bright future you may have.”Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain ,went on to a famous university in Berlin , Germany for her masters degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University ,UK.63What is Ana Luzs nationality?AAmerican.BBritish.CSpanish.DGerman.64What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean?AIn her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things .BShe doesnt have any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops .CShe thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops.DPersonally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions.65Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?ACarrying goods in a lift for a shop.BTaking goods to the ladies toilet .CSelecting some goods from a display.DTaking goods from a shop without paying.66From the passage we can learn that .AAna Luz is already got her PhD at Cambridge University ,UKBAna Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so Cthe university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more DPhillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” womans defense lawyer67What would be the best title for the passage ?AShoplifting Shame of a PhD StudentBApologizing for the Actions in ShopsCSeeking Professional Help from ExpertsDControlling the Desire to Steal from ShopsDThe gray-haired lady cant wait to leave the building to search for her dad .Unless watched ,she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father ,who died 30years ago.Not all cases of Alzheimers disease look like this ,but Alzheimers is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimers .In the early stages ,people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality , easy to be angry .As the disease progresses ,patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brains nerve fibers （神经纤维）,their effect is certain .Alzheimers destroys not only the patients ,but also spouses（配偶）,friends and families.What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimers disease. Though many reasons other than Alzheimers disease may cause memory loss ,its early diagnosis（诊断）and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimers disease ?A person will often go through the various stages of sadness ,shock ,anger ,and so on .If the spouse develops the disease ,you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesnt remember you are married.Life for the Alzheimers patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses ,bringing a deep sorrow ,loss and even anger towards God .No matter what feelings are present ,facing them honestly will serve one better than burying them.68What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired day?AShe has been living with her father.BShe was sad about the death of her father.CShe cant search for her father without being watched.DShe suffers from Alzheimers disease.69When people suffer from Alzheimers disease , _.Atheir families and friends will suffer from the same diseaseBtheir families and friends will experience mental sufferingsCthey will certainly die in 8 to 10 yearsDthey will forget everybody but their spouses70Memory loss occurs _.Afrom Alzheimers disease and nothing elseBfrom sadness ,shock ,anger ,and so on Cfor a number of reasonsDwith changes in personality71From the passage we know that .Aearly treatment may stop Alzheimers disease occurring Bit is still unknown what causes the changes in the brains nerve fibersCnerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimers diseaseDwhen one suffers from Alzheimers disease ,he will be buriedEWhile in Banff ,make time for a walk around town. A special treat is to go up the mountainside on the Banff Gondola for a surprising view of the valley below .Here is The Pines ,whose cook has developed a special way of mixing foreign food such as caribou ,wild boar ,and reindeer with surprising sauces .Best time to visit is during the off-season ,from early May to mid-June ,or in October .This way you can avoid sharing the high way with mobile（移动的）homes which can be pulled by cars .But whatever the season ,take some lunch with you from Banff ,because there are only a few food stops on the road.Forty minutes north of Banff ,side by side with the Banff National Park ,sits world-famous Lake Louise .This surprisingly small body of water is attractive with towering mountains around it .Glaciers ,huge masses of ice ,moving very slowly against rocks ,produce what is called glacier rock flour ,making its water dark to see .It is worth taking a walk around the grounds of the Chateau Lake Louise ,another beauty ,proud of its early 20th century history.Back on the road , and its time to continue north past the astonishing Columbia Icefield ,then turn off the highway and take the short road to the base of the Athabaska Glacier .You can rent ice cleats（夹板）and do some climbing or do a more pleasant snowmobile tour .Either way ,you can enjoy endless beautiful sights.Finally youll reach Jasper ,the usual turning around the place for the Banff-Jasper loop（回路）.Its worth riding the Jasper Skytram ,and be sure to visit the wonderful Jasper Park Lodge ,also dating back to the 1920s.If you can have lunch there ,do it .The restaurant has an adventurous menu and their wine list would put a smile on any visitors face.72According the passage ,The Pines is a .Aplace in which you can see many mobile homesBmountain where you can get a good view of the valleyCtown which happens to be near the Banff National ParkDrestaurant where you can ask for some special kinds of food 73What will probably happen when visitors come at the end of June?AThey may have trouble finding a restaurant.BThey may come across traffic jams.CThey may travel more easily with cars.DThey may do much more sightseeing.74Similar to the Chateau Lake Louise, .Athe Banff National Park is to the west of BanffBthe Columbia Icefield lies between Lake Louise and the Banff National ParkCthe Jasper Skytram has a history of more than 80 yearsDthe Jasper Park Lodge was built in the 1920s75Besides the beautiful sights in Jasper Park Lodge ,visitors to Jasper can enjoy themselves by .Ataking the Jasper Skytram and eating in the restaurantBtaking the Banff-Jasper loop and Jasper SkytramChaving a lot of food to order in the restaurantDtaking the Jasper Skytram back to Banff2004年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）三、阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI fell in love with England because it was quaint (古雅)all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice, like dolls houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. Ive slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think its an ugly town now.Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and so are the gentlemanly attitudes and good mannerspeople shut doors heavily in your face and politeness is disappearing.I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. Youre forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice.As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use it, but now Im afraid.The idea of family seems to be more or less non-existent in England. My family is well united and thats typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbour who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.56. The writer doesnt like London because she _.A. is not used to the life there nowB. has lived there for seventeen yearsC. prefers to live in an old-fashioned houseD. has to be polite to everyone she meets there57. Where do people usually meet their friends in England?A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant. C. In a nightclub. D. In a pub. 58. The underlined part “it” (in Para. 4) refers to_.A. a taxi B. the money C. a bomb D. public transport 59. The writer took her neighbour to France for Christmas because he _.A. felt lonely in EnglandB. had never been to FranceC. was from a typical French familyD. didnt like the British idea of familyBIf the world were a village of 1,000 people it would include: 584 Asians 124 Africans 95 Eastern and Western Europeans 84 Latin Americans 55 former Soviets ( including Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonians, and other national groups) 52 North Americans 6 Australians and New Zealanders The people of the village would speak: 165 Mandarin 86 English 83 Hindu/Urdu 64 Spanish 58 Russian 37 ArabicThe above list covers the mother tongues of only half the village.One-third of the people in the village are children, and only 60 are over the age of 65. Just under half of the married women in the village have access to modem equipments.This year 28 babies will be bom. Ten people will die, 3 of them for lack of food, 1 from cancer. Two of the deaths will be of babies bom within the year. With the 28 births and 10 deaths, the population of the village next year will be 1,018.In this village of 1,000 persons, 200 people receive 75 percent of the income; another 200 receive only 2 percent of the income.About one-third have access to clean, safe drinking water.Of the 670 adults in the village, half can not read nor write.The village has a total yearly budget (预算) , public and private, of over $3 million$ 3 ,000 per person if it is distributed evenly. Of the total $3 million:$ 181,000 goes to weapons and warfare $ 159,000 to education $ 132,000 to health careThese weapons are under the control of just 100 of the people. The other 900 are watching them with deep anxiety, wondering whether they can learn to get along together.60. Which of the following is true about Mandarin according to the text? A. Nearly one-third of Asian people speak Mandarin in the village.B. About 8.25 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village. C. About 16. 5 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village. D. Nearly all the Mandarin-speaking people are from Asia in the village.61. Which of the following problems is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Poverty. B. Education. C. Environment. D. Marriage.62. The underlined part “have access to” (in Para. 4) means_.A. use B. buy C. produce D. try63. The last sentence in the text implies that most of the people long for _. A. a peaceful world B. good education C. better health care D. a life without anxietyCShopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand (品牌) of product on the shelf.Colouring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packaged (包装) in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colours. Ice cream packets are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.When some kind of pain killer was brought out recently, researchers found that the colours turned the customers off because they made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white packageblue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.The size of a product can attract a shopper. But quite often a bottle doesnt contain as much as it appears to.It is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 per cent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!The most successful producers know that its not enough to have a good product. The founder of Pears soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote (推销) their goods, came to the conclusion: “Any fool can make soap, but it takes a genius (天才) to sell it.”64. Which of the following may trick a shopper into buying a product according to the text? A. The cost of its package. B. The price of the product. C. The colour of its package.D. The brand name of the product.65. The underlined part “the colours turned the customers off”(in Para. 3 ) means that the colours _.A. attracted the customers strongly B. had weak effects on the customersC. tricked the customers into shopping D. caused the customers to lose interest66. Which of the fol