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阅读理解训练题（七十二）
A
　　For a small town, Manhattan, Kansas has some big surprises. And one of them is the Holiday Inn Hotel, with rooms built around a swimming pool and a friendly family atmosphere.
　　The Holiday Inn is where Manhattan people often go for a special party, or a night out. A lot of them choose to eat in the brightly lit restaurant near the pool. And many of them will be served by Ellen Logan, who has worked as a waitress here for more than two years .
　　Ellen, like most of the waitresses, is also a student. She comes from Nebraska, but she’s planning one day to be a veterinary surgeon, and to care for small animals. But in order to support herself at college, she works twenty hours a week at the Holiday Inn.
　　Ellen soon learned what every waitress finds out. Your best friend has a good pair of shoes. She paid forty - five dollars for hers, much more than she would usually spend. She’s discovered something else too. You don’t have to know much about food to be a good waitress, but you do have to know a lot about people.
　　“A lot of business people always stay here when they come to Manhattan, ” she explains. “They like you to recognize them and remember their favorite dishes. But some couples come for a night out together. They just want to be left alone. Then there are people who can’t make up their minds. They look down the menu and say‘What do you suggest?’So I ask them how hungry they are. If they say, ‘Not very’, I suggest the salad bar, with soup, salad, bread, and a fruit plate. But if they say the’re very hungry, I suggest a Kansas Strip Steak, with potatoes or rice. You get salad and bread as well. It’s very nice. Real good value.”
　　Ellen may get tired feet sometimes, but at least she’s learning too much about people . She’ll probably make a good animal doctor, but if she find she doesn’t like it after all, she can always become a psychiatrist（心理医生）instead.”
　　56．A good title for this passage is________ .
　　A. Ellen Logan at the Holiday Inn
　　B. American Holiday Inn
　　C. A Special Holiday Inn Hotel in Manhattan
　　D. How to Deal with People
　　57．The word“a veterinary surgeon” means________.
　　A. an animal doctor.　　　　　　　 B. an animal trainer
　　C. a hotel manager　　　　　　　　D. a food expert
　　58．From the passage we can infer that________.
　　A. waitresses in the Holiday Inn are all students
　　B. waitresses are required to buy a good pair of shoes before they go to work
　　C. waitresses should be familiar with the food there
　　D. it is more important for the waitresses to know much about people than food
　　59．According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
　　A. The Holiday Inn hotel is one of the big surprises in Manhattan.
　　B. Businessmen like to be recognized by the people and suggested what to eat.
　　C. The couples like to be left alone.
　　D. One of the reasons why people like to eat in the hotel is that it is full of a friendly atmosphere.
B
　　Any mistake made in the printing of stamp raises its value（价值）to stamp collectors. A mistake on a two - penny（便士, 英国辅币）stamp has made it worth million and a half times its face value.
　　Do you think it impossible? Well, it is true. And this is how it happened.
　　The mistake was made more than a hundred years ago in the former British colony （前英殖民地）of Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean. In 1847 an order（订货单）for stamps was sent to London. Mauritius was about to become the fourth country in the world to put out stamps.
　　Before the order was filled and the stamps arrived from England, a big dance was planned by the Commander - in - chief of all the armed forces on the island. The dance would be held in his house and letters of invitation would be sent to all the important people in Mauritius. Stamps were badly needed to post the letters. Therefore, an islander, who was a good printer, was told to copy the pattern of the stamps. He carelessly put the words “Post Office ”instead of “Post Paid”, two words seen on stamps at that time, on the several hundred that he printed.
　　Today, there are only twenty - six of these misprinted stamps left- fourteen One penny Reds and twelve Two -penny Blues. Because there are so few Two - penny Blues and because of their age, collectors have paid as much as $ 16, 800 for one of them.
　　60．The mistake on a two- penny stamp has made________.
　　A. a lot of trouble for the post office
　　B. Mauritius the fourth country to put out stamps
　　C. it worth half a million times its face value
　　D. it worth as much as sixteen thousand and eight hundred dollars
　　61．In 1847most countries of the world were________.
　　A. not yet using stamps
　　B. printing stamps in Mauritius
　　C. printing their own stamps
　　D. collecting valuable stamps
　　62．The mistake on the island -printed stamps was in the________.
　　A. price　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. colour
　　C. spelling of words　　　　　　　 D. wrong use of words
　　63．“Post Paid” means________.
　　A. the same as “Post Office”
　　B. the Post Office is the place to buy stamps
　　C. money has been paid for the stamp
　　D. the letter must be posted
C
　　Never give out identifying information such as Name, Home, Address, School Name, or Telephone Number in a public message such as at a chat room or on bulletin boards. Never send a person a picture of you without first checking with your parents.
　　Never reply to message or bulletin board items that are: Suggestive/Bob scene （下流的）/Ready to fight/ Express intention to hurt/Make you feel uncomfortable.
　　Be careful when someone offers something for nothing, such as gifts and money. Be very careful about any offers that get you to meet or have someone visit your house.
　　Tell your parents right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
　　Never arrange a face - to - face meeting without telling your parents. If your parents agree to the meeting, make sure that you meet in a public place and have a parents with you.
　　Remember that people On - line may not be who they seem. Because you can’t see or even hear the person, it would be easy for someone to misrepresent himself/ herself. Thus someone says that“she is a 12 -year -old girl”could really be an old man.
　　Be sure that you are dealing with someone that you and your parents know and trust before giving out any personal information about yourself through E - mail
　　Get to know your“on- line friends” just as you get to know all of your friends.
　　64．The best title for the passage is________.
　　A. Believe Nobody on the Net
　　B. Be Careful about the on -line Friends
　　C. Not Be Honest on the Net
　　D. Make Friends with Those you Believe in
　　65．The underlined word“ misrepresent” in the passage means.________.
　　A. making a wrong judgment about
　　B. understanding somebody wrongly
　　C. giving a wrong description of
　　D. forming a wrong opinion about
　　66．In the last four paragraphs, the writer sueggests that one should________ .
　　A. believe nobody on the net
　　B. be careful about the on -line friends
　　C. not be honest on the net
　　D. make friends with those you believe in
D
　　Some of the best -known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented telethon to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
　　The benefit（义演）, called“ America: a Tribute to Heroes” was sponsored by all four major U.S. television networks, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. It was broadcast by three dozen television, cable and radio networks across the country and aired live to more than a hundred countries around the word.
　　Hollywood stars joined music entertainers in asking listeners and viewers to pledge cash donations to charities helping the victims of the September 11th attacks.
　　Actors, including Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood, told stories of heroric acts by people who tried to save others from the burning Word Trade Center and the Pentagon. Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made a rare public appearance in a show of support.
　　The appeals alienated with performances by such-popular entertainers as Bruce Springs teen, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and the rock band U -2.
　　They appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles and London, decorated with hundreds of burning candles.
　　Singer Billy Joel sang, “New York State of Mind” with a New York City firefighter’s hat on his piano, Sting dedicated his song“ Fragile ”to a friend who died in the world Trade Center. Stevie Wonder condemned hatres in the name of religion before singing his song“ Love’s in Need of Love Today”. Pledge phones were manned by dozens of other celebrities, including Jack Nichlson, Meg Ryan, Whoopie Goldberg, Cindy Crawford, Al Pacino and Sylvester Stallone.”
　　Organizers said the two - hour telethon raised millions of dollars. All participants, from stars to stage - hands, worked without.
　　67．Those who appeared on stages were________.
　　A. Some best - known names in the USA.
　　B. Some famous singers, film stars and other music entertainers.
　　C. People who tried to save others from the burning World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
　　D. Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Hollywood stars.
　　68．The underlined word“ telethon” most probably means________.
　　A. a performance to raise money
　　B. a concert held by some television networks.
　　C. a television program which lasts a long time
　　D. a television program for entertainment
　　69．Which of the following statements is True?
　　A. Four major U. S. television networks broadcast the benefit.
　　B. The former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali sang a song to show his support.
　　C. Billy joel, wearing a firefighter’s hat, played the piano for the listeners and viewers.
　　D. The organizers, stars and people who worked for the benefit didn’t get any money for themselves.
　　70．The best title for the news report is ________.
　　A. U. S Telethon Raises Money for Attack Victims
　　B. Best- known Names Pledge Donations
　　C. Seeking More Support
　　D. A Tribute to Heroes.
E
　　American are proud of their variety an individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five star - general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
　　Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian （百姓的）clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes, Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform . What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lost professional identity（身份）than to step out of uniform?
　　Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes, They save on laundry bills. They are tax - deductible （可减税的）. They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
　　Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
　　Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long - lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
　　71．It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality________.
　　A. still judge a man by his clothes
　　B. hold the uniform in such high regard
　　C. enjoy having a professional identity
　　D. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
　　72．People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform________.
　　A. suggests quality work
　　B. discards his social identity
　　C. appears to be more practical
　　D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
　　73．The chief function of a uniform is to________.
　　A. provide practical benefits to the wearer
　　B. make the wearer catch the public eye.
　　C. inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself
　　D. provide the wearer with a professional identity
　　74．According to the passage, people wearing uniforms________.
　　A. are usually helpful
　　B. have little or no inividtilal freedom
　　C. tend to lose their individuality
　　D. enjoy greater popularity
　　75．The best title for this passage would be________.
　　A. Uniform and Society
　　B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform．
　　C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform.
　　D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms

阅读理解训练题（七十二）答案
56．A　　提示：本文叙述的是一个女学生做饭店服务生的经历和体验、感触，文字平实，易于理解。这是一道概括主旨大意的题目，通览全文，没有直接给出主旨句，所以需要自己概括。前面已经提到，本文主角是女学生Ellen，事件是她在Holiday Inn做part time job，将题目中四个选项对照，A为优选。B，C没有涉及主人公，显然不对。D项的题目更像一篇议论文的题目，没有体现本文主旨，也不对。
57．A　提示：“a veterinary surgeon”这个词出现在第三自然段，“…she planning one day to be a veterinary surgeon, and to care for small animals．”可见“to care for small animals．”即为“a veterinary surgeon”的工作，所以答案为A。
58．D　提示：这是一道推测题，需要在理解文章的基础上。判断每个选项的真伪。第一个选项过于绝对化。文中只是说到“like most of the waitress”，而不是“all”，所以A不对。B项中“required”一词用得不准确，这只是经验，而不是要求，所以B选项不对。C项更加不对，文中有原句“You don’t have to know much about food to be a good waitress”。D项选项是正确的，文中有“…but you do have to know a lot about people．”　
59．B　提示：四个选项中，A项准确，第一自然段中给了“…Manhattan, Kansas has some big surprises. And one of them is the Holiday Inn Hotel…”．C项正确，第五段中有“But some couples come for a night out together．They just want to be left alone．”D项正确，见第一段最末。B项不正确。第五段中的句子“They like you to recognize them and remember their favorite dishes”．此处的“you”不是泛指的人，而是特指“waitress”，所以应选B。
60．D　提示：可参见文章最后一句。
61．A　提示：信息句在第三自然段：Mauritius was about to become the fourth country in the world to put out stamps.
62．D　提示：从文中第四自然段“He carelessly put the words“Post Office”instead of“Post Paid”，two words seen on stamps at that time”一句可见是词的错用。
63．C　提示：paid是pay的过去分词。post paid意为“邮资已付”。　
64．D　提示：综合判断题：从文中的主要内容可以看出。
65．C　提示：猜问题：从上下文可以推出。
66．B　提示：细节题，从文中最后四段可知作者都在告诫人们要注意网上朋友。
67．B　提示：是“the entertainment industry”发起，由二三四五六段所列出的人物身份得知。
68．C　提示：A这是无酬的义演。B，D中的表述不合文意。
69．D　提示：由文末最后一句All participants，from stars to stage-hands，worked without pay.可知。
70．A　提示：本文为有关“9·11”事件的，其他项不全面。
71．B　提示：这篇文章主要讲述崇尚个性，崇尚多样化的美国人为何爱穿制服，以及制服所带的利弊，是一道辨别事实题。由第1段第1行“Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform…”可知应选B项。
72．A　提示：辨别事实题。由第2题第3行“People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform”可判断A项正确。
73．D　提示：辨别事实题。第2段最后一句：对于一名护士、理发师或是一名侍者而言，还有什么更加便利的方法比脱掉制服能让他们失去职