阅读训练 1
四、阅读理解(本题共30分,每小题2分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。
A
J&M Music Store
• Rock, pop and country music
• Buy CDs new or used
• Listen before you buy
• Guitar lessons offered
Peth Market
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Open Friday to Sunday mornings
• Free ice cream for children under 12
Times Coffee Shop
• The best coffee in town
• Sandwiches, cakes, pies•Open 10:00a.m.—11:00 p.m. daily
•Jazz music(Wednesday to Sunday)
Macon's B&B
• Feel like home when you're away from
• We have different kinds of rooms
• Delicious homemade breakfast
56. You can________ at J&M Music Store.
A. receive guitar lessons B. borrow new or used CDs
C. learn pop music history D. buy all kinds of music books
57. You can go to Times Coffee Shop to have coffee and pies at_______.
A. 8:30 a.m. B. 9:30 a.m. C. 10:30 p.m. D. 11:30 p.m.
58. If your friend is coming for a visit, where will he stay for a night?
A. In J&M Music Store. B. In Peth Market. C. At Times Coffee Shop. D. At Macon's B&B.
59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. There is no breakfast at Macon's B&B B. You can't listen to the CD before you buy it.
C. Times Coffee Shop offers Jazz music every day.
D. Kids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market
60. Where is the passage probably from?
A. A dictionary. B. A newspaper. C. A story book. D. A science report.
B
It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations.”I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.
Then I looked at my financial(财政的)package. The cost of Dream School’s tuition(学费), room and board was around $ 40,000―an impossible number! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.
In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.
One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.
At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities at school including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events at school. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.
After that I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.
In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream” university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.
61. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?
A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream.
C. He was worried about the money. D. He was uncertain which school to go to.
62. We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.
A. honest B. strict C. supportive D. cruel
63. The underlined phrase “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by“_______”.
A. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campus
C. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition
64. What does the author mainly want to say?
A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.
B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.
C. You should try your best to attend your dream school.
D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.
Which is the best title of the reading?
A. Dream school B. A wise choice C. A wise president D. Free tuition
C
At one time no one could travel on an English road faster than four miles an hour. That was the law until 1896. A man had to walk in front of a car which could not go faster than the man. At night the man had to carry a red lamp.
Once Charles Rolls brought a car from France to England, but he wanted to drive faster than four miles an hour. In order to have no trouble with the police, he had a talk with some of the police officers, who ordered their policemen to look the other way when the car came along the road. This was a good plan in the country ,but not so easy to follow in the busy streets of London.
One night Rolls and some friends started from London on their journey to Cambridge. One of the men walked in front with the red lamp, but he walked as fast as he could. The police became very interested in walls and shop-fronts when they heard the car ,and not one of them saw it.
They reached a hill, but what a waste of time it was to drive down the hill at four miles an hour! Rolls was getting ready to jump into the car; but then he noticed a policeman who was not looking the other way. The slow car reached him.
“Good evening,”said the policeman, looking at the car.
“Good evening,”said Rolls, holding the lamp.
“One of these horseless things,”said the policeman, looking at it with interest.
“Yes,”said Rolls, and waited.
“I’ve often wanted a ride in one; but of course policemen can’t buy things like that.”He turned and looked hopefully in Rolls’ face.
“Jump in,”said Rolls.
“Thanks,”said the policeman ,and did so.“Now,”he said, sitting down, “you can let it go just as you like down this hill. There isn’t another policeman on this road for a mile and a half.”
66.The policemen were told“to look the other way”so that ________.
A.they could watch the car coming from the other direction
B.the car could go faster than four miles an hour
C.they could make sure no one was in the way
D.the car would not hit them on the road
67.In what way did the policemen carry out the order from their officers?
A.They greeted Rolls when the car came along.
B.They walked in front of the car with a red lamp.
C.They pretended to be attracted by something else.
D.They stood on duty every 1.5 miles along the road.
68.The policeman who said“Good evening”to Rolls wanted to ______ .
A. teach Rolls a lesson B. take a free ride home
C. have a talk with Rolls D.have a car ride experience
69.After the policeman jumped into the car, Rolls_____________.
A.dared not drive the car faster than he was allowed to
B.could drive as fast as he wished within a certain distance
C.could drive on any road he liked for the rest of the journey
D.drove his car as fast as he could down the hill to Cambridge
We can infer from the passage that ____________.
A. The first car was invented in England. B. Charles Rolls might be an important person.
C. All the police hated cars.
D. Rolls meant to drive slowly to enjoy the beautiful views.
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