阅读理解训练题-51.doc

阅读理解训练题（五十一）
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Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some ads about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
*General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
*3—month(700 yuan),6—month(1,200 yuan) and one year(2,000 yuan) courses.
*Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. －Fri.
*Experienced college English teachers.
*Close to city center and bus stops.
Tel:[phone]
Add:105 Zhongshan Road, 100082

Modern Language School
*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
*Small classes(12-16students) on Sat. & Sun. From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
*Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
*Language lab and computers supplied.
*3-month(1,050 yuan), 6-month(1,850 yuan)
Write or phone:Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel:[phone]

The 2lst Century English Training Center
*We specialize in elective teaching at all levels.
*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams: June I and Dec.1.
*We also have a six-week TOFEL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
*Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information.

The International House of English
*3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9-12 a.m. and 2-5p.m.
*A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes).
*Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.
*Free sightseeing and social activities.
*Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 67432308.
56．You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. every day. Which schools will you choose?
A．Global English Center and Modern Language School.
B．Global English Center and International House of English.
C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training Center.
D．The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.
57．The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other 3 schools in that .
A．its teaching quality is better B．it is nearest to the city center
C．its courses are more advanced D．it requires an entrance examination
58．You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it .
A．offers free sightseeing and social activitiesB．has a special course in spoken English
C．costs less that the other schools D．has native English teachers
59．If you take the evening classes at International House of English, you’ll pay about yuan. A．60 B．240 C．720 D．1,000
B
There are three branches of medicine. One is called “doctor medicine”, or “scientific medicine.” Scientific doctors try to observe sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient world this approach probably did not cure many patients.
A second kind of medicine is called “natural cures,” or “folk medicine,” in which less educated people try to cure sicknesses with various herbs（药草）. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medicine.
The third kind is called “health spas（矿泉疗养地）,” or “faith healing.” Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell, to cure you. Some religious groups organize special healing shrines for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better.
60．Doctor medicine .
A．has a longer history than folk medicine B．has been practiced for around 1,600 years
C．bases its treatments on observation and logic
D．was very successful in curing sicknesses in ancient times
61．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas?
A．Magic power. B．Various herbs. C．Religious faith. D．A healthy life style.
62．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A．Folk healers choose different herbs to cure diseases without any sound basis.
B．people who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs.
C．The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine.
D．Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times.
63．The author’s primary purpose in this passage is to .
A．describe different types of medicine
B．argue for the importance of medicine in health care
C．show the crucial role religion plays in medical treatments
D．compare the educational background of three different types of patients
C
TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it fears it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu’s nine little islands is more than five meters above sea leavel, Salt water is already entering the country’s drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. Without urgent help, the country’s days are numbered.
But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24 cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark’s Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine times a year, Nowadays, it happens more that 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalu’s rising sea level is caused by global warming.
The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degrees over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.
Warmer weather makes glaciers（冰川）melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10－25 cm in the last 100 years.
The main cause of global warming is human pollution. Through burning coal, oil and gas, people have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.
Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.
Should this come true, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with “climate refugees” looking for somewhere to live.
64．We can infer from the second paragraph that .
A．Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea
B．all Tuvalu’s islands are about five meters above the sea level
C．drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed
D．Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves
65．The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain .
A．they are the first places sinking into the sea
B．they are both sinking into the mud where they stand
C．they will disappear in the future
D．their trouble is caused by global warming
66．What does “climate refugees” mean?
A．People who are forced away from their homeland by climate.
B．Climate changes. C．Rare animals. D．Climate effect.
67．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Tuvalu’s nine little islands are less than five meters above the sea level.
B．The average global temperature has risen by 1-3 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.
C．The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.
D．There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped.
D
Americans are proud of their variety and 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 uniform so popular in the USA?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eye of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes（便服）.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 lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save laundry（洗衣店）bills. They are tax-deductible（可减税的）.They are often more comfortable and more long-lasting than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent（随之而引发的）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（最初的）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.
68．It is surprising that Americans who worship（崇尚）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
69．People are used to thinking that a man in uniform .
A．suggets quality work B．discards（抛弃）his social identity
C．appears to be more practical D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes
70．The chief function of a uniform is to .
A．provide practial 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
71．According to the passage, people wearing uniforms .
A．are usually helpful B．have little or no individual freedom
C．tend to lose their individuality D．enjoy greater popularity
E
While the threat of a reappearance of SARS is still there, it is reassuring to learn about the latest developments in vaccine research.
More that 1,400 vaccine shots for SARS have been produced in China, and an application for clinical tests has been referred to the State Food and Drug Administration（SFDA）， according to a Xinhua report on Sunday.
“If everything goes smoothly, conducting of clinical experiments will be agreed before the end of December,” said Yin Hongzhang, head of Biological Product Section of the SFDA.
So far, China is far ahead of other countries in the search for a SARS vaccine, claimed Yin. At that time, volunteers will be sought in Beijing and Guangzhou to take part in experiments using the new vaccine. However, while cheering for the research breakthrough, voices of reason should also be heard.
What medical workers should always maintain is a cool head and careful attitude, which are essential in any scientific research. This is especially true when conducting experiments on human beings, because they are directly concerned with the volunteers’ health and even their lives, and also because knowledge of the deadly virus（病毒） still too limited.
Media reports indicate that members of the public are reacting actively to the news of selecting volunteers and are expressing their readiness. Their courage is well worth our admiration. The trust they are placing in these medical researchers is the biggest support of their work.
The researchers have no other choice but to be highly cautious in the expected experiments. The safety of volunteers should always be the first consideration. Scientists from different countries have been put in a race in uncovering the mystery surrounding the virus. But to play a leading role should by no means be the ultimate pursuit（最终目标）of the scientific workers. It is people’s safety and health that remain the biggest concerns.
While there are still so many mysteries to be solved, it is too early to celebrate.
72．According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
A．The developments in vaccine research in SARS are encouraging.
B．More that 1,400 vaccine shots for SARS have been applied to clinical test.
C．China is now leading in the search for a SARS vaccine.
D．Experiments using the new vaccine will be carried out only in Beijing and Guangzhou.
73．From the passage, we could see that the author’s attitude towards the new vaccine is quite .
A．praising B．critical C．matter-of-fact D．humorous
74．Which of the following may serve as the best title?
A．Keep a Cool Head While Fighting SARS B．A Breakthrough in Fighting SARS
C．A Leading Role in Fighting SARS D．Volunteers Wanted While Fighting SARS
75．The underined word “cautious” most probably means .
A．cheerful B．dutiful C．helpful D．careful

阅读理解训练题（五十一）答案
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