阅读组英语自主学习level-A及答案.doc

Reading Comprehension (Level A)
Task 1
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, marked 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a good transport system of roads, buses, trains, and trams(电车). The La Trobe University(拉特罗布大学) campus is connected to the Central Business District by trams, express buses, and bus and train connections. Melbourne is a culturally rich city, and is home to large communities of people from all parts of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The city is famous for its restaurants, theaters, music, opera, ballet, art, culture, and shops, and a lively and dynamic nightlife. Melbourne people are enthusiastic about sports, and the city hosts many famous international sports events. Near Melbourne there are beautiful coastlines with excellent beaches, national parks, forests, wineries(葡萄酒厂),winter snowfields and summer resorts. The climate is temperate and comfortable, with warm summers and cool winters. In summer, maximum daytime temperatures range from 26ºC to 36ºC,and in winter from 12ºC to18ºC. The weather in Melbourne can be variable from day to day. In 2002, Melbourne was rate the world's best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

36. Melbourne is well_known in the world for its ____________.
A、large population
B、educational institutions
C、transports system
D、beautiful parks and gardens
37. According to the passage,Melbourne is a city where_____________.
A、rich people choose to live
B、The best wine is produced
C、Various cultures exist
D、Asian food is popular
38. Melbourne people are very interested in_____________ .
A、sports
B、sunbathing
C、sightseeing
D、traveling
39. The word temperate in the sentence "The climate is temperate…."(Line 14),most probably means ___________.
A、hot
B、mild
C、dry
D、cold
40. The best title for the passage might be ____________.
A、An Ideal Place for Shopping
B、A City with the Best Climate
C、The World's Best City to live in
D、The World's Most Beautiful City

Task 2
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.
Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
If you are a young person and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you!
When you join, new memberships receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. This has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It’s designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.
In it you will find your
1membership card
2full color mini-map
3thumbs up guide
4fact cards
Rockwatch Magazine
Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs(恐龙), earthquakes to erosion(水土流失).
Rockwatch Events
With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.
The Rockwatch Rock Artist
Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to become Rockwatch Rock Artist of the Year and win amazing prizes in our annual competition.
Special Offer
Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch memberships. Rockwatch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.

41. New Rockwatch Rox Club members will obtain a special file when they ________.
A、do field work
B、join the club
C、buy a field notebook
D、start studying geology
42. Rockwatch is a magazine telling about things related to ___________.
A、geology
B、agriculture
C、politics
D、economics
43. What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photograph?
A、Guided walks.
B、Rocky activities.
C、Yearly competitions.
D、Academic workshops.
44. When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member can enjoy _________.
A、free membership
B、a special discount
C、a Rock Artist prize
D、guided road shows
45. You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by ___________.
A、calling the two clubs
B、providing references
C、applying separately
D、filling in one form

Task 3
Directions: The following is part of a job advertisement. After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it(No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in no more than three words) on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST
NOTE: Please submit your resume directly through this website, as well as emailing your resume as an attachment to us at resumes@
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Establishes and satisfies highly challenging and complex information system
Security (ISS) requirements based upon the analysis of user, operational, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Supports the development, implementation, and operation of ISS-enabling technologies, processes, and procedures into client systems and networks. Also requires an expert understanding of security policy advocated by the U.S. Government including Department of Defense and other agencies, e.g., Treasury, as well as commercial best security practices.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
ISS Policy, Procedures, and Planning, RACF, LAN, LIFE CYCLE, Microsoft NT, Network Security, Office Automation Tools.
LOCATION:
New Carrollton, Maryland or Falls Church, Virginia
CONTACT US AT:
resumes@
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required for employment.

A job advertisement
Position offered:(46)
Responsibilities: to establish and satisfy:47) requirements.
Qualifications: 1.(48) degree
2.required skills
Citizenship required: U.S .Citizenship or(49)
Way of contact: by (50)

Task 4
Directions: The following is a list of terms frequently used in medical services. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to (与……等同)those given in Chinese in the list below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.
A ---------- Waiting and Boarding
B ---------- Luggage Delivery
C ---------- Inspection and Quarantine
D ---------- Getting a Boarding Pass
E ---------- Security Check
F ---------- Domestic Departure
G ---------- Over-sized Luggage Checked-in
H ---------- Goods Prohibited to be Hand-carried
I---------- Duty-free Articles
J ---------- Customs Declaration Form
K ---------- Quantity Allowed to Take
L ---------- Regulations on Restriction of Liquids
M ---------- Temporary Boarding ID Card
N ---------- Guide to Outgoing Passengers
O ---------- Goods Prohibited to Exit the Country
P ---------- Restriction of Hand Carry-on Articles
Q ---------- Detection Passage

Example: (L) 限定液体物品的规定　　　　　　(C) 检查与检疫

51. 离港旅客指南　　　　　　　　　　　　 领取登机牌
52. 禁止携带出境的物品　　　　　　　　　 大件行李托运
53. 候机/登机　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 禁止随身携带的物品
54. 限带物品数量　　　　　　　　　　　　 检查通道
55. 海关申报表　　　　　　　　　　　　　 免税物品

Task 5
Directions: There is an advertisement blow. After reading it, you are required to complete the statements that follow the questions (No. 56 to No. 60). You should write your answers in no more than 3 words on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.
S is provided to you by Cox Texas Newspapers. This visitor agreement is legally binding (有约束力的) between you and us. Please read this visitor agreement; by using this service, you accept its terms. The Internet is a fast growing medium; we may change the terms of this agreement from time to time. By continuing to use the service after we post any such changes, you accept this agreement as modified.
We reserve the right to deny access to this website, or any service provided via this website, to anyone who violates(违反) this visitor agreement or who, in our judgment, interferes with the ability of others to enjoy this website, or infringes(侵犯) the rights of others.
We invite you to send in your questions or comments about this website, or to bring to our attention any material you believe to be inaccurate. Please send such comments, including a copy of any material you wish to discuss to:
Jim Smith
General Manager
S
305 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Or e-mail us.

56. Who are the two parties to the agreement?
The provider of the website and its .
57. What is meant if you go on using the service after changes in the agreement are posted?
It means you have the modification .
58. What will happen if a visitor breaks this agreement?
The visitor will be denied access to this .
59. What are visitors invited to do about this website?
Send in their about the website .
60. What can visitors do when they find materials on the website inaccurate?
They can send their comments to .

Answers:
Task 1
keys: 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. C
Task 2
keys: 41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. D
Task 3
keys: 46. information security specialist 47. information system security 48. bachelor’s 49. U.S. Permanent Residents 50. e-mail
Task 4
keys: 51. N D 52. O G 53. A H 54. K Q 55. J I
Task 5
keys: 56. visitor(s) 57. accepted 58. website 59. questions or comments 60. the general manager/Jim Smith