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1、学习必备 欢迎下载 阅读理解 第一套 A Most people agree that the direct,assertive(过分自信的)American personality is a virtue,but it sometimes surprises foreigners.In many cultures,respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings.But in the U.S,children often ar
2、gue with their parents,students may disagree with their teachers,and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government.If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew,the diner can complain to the waiter,if the boss makes a mistake,an employee will politely point it out.S
3、ome straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults.The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault.Of course,competition isnt always bad.As a matter of fact,it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and busin
4、esses to try to do their best.But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest.Also,Americans admire what is practical,fast,efficient,and fresh.Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more t
5、raditional,leisurely ways of doing things.On the other hand,people from other cultures may dislike the practical,challenging American lifestyle.Despite culture differences,most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.Americans are generally viewed as friendly,adaptable,energetic,and kindh
6、earted.Most newcomers to the U.S.like Americans,and the feeling is usually mutual.Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people.In a nation of immigrants,the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.56.In order to show the respect for older people,.A.peopl
7、e from some other cultures will always express their true feeling B.people from some other cultures may sometimes hide their true feeling C.Americans always show their true feelings D.Americans usually argue with them 57.Why is the extremely competitive nature considered as one of American faults?A.
8、Because people from other cultures fear competition.B.Because only American people own it.C.Because it will make people forget leisure.D.Because it may sometimes urge people to do something bad.58.It can be inferred from the passage that.A.American people are more critical of everything than people
9、from other cultures B.the author believes that American character has more faults than virtues C.the author admires American virtues as they are viewed as competitive and anti traditional D.it is difficult for newcomers to get on with Americans 59.The passage mainly talks about.A.American virtues B.
10、American characters C.American faults D.American lifestyles B The United States is trying to improve an education system that produces millions of citizens who cannot read,write,or add let alone finding their country on a map.In his first State of Union message since taking office a year ago,Preside
11、nt George Bush promised to wipe out illiteracy(文盲)in the next decade and declared that“by the year 2008,U.S students must be first in the world in math and science achievements.”They have a long way to 学习必备 欢迎下载 go.American students were placed 14th in a recent general science test conducted in 16 c
12、ountries.In a separate survey of chemistry students,the United States came 12 out of 14.In a mathematics test,they were last.According to Bush,there are 17 million illiterates in this country of 245 million people.Other estimates put the number as high as 23 million.In percentage terms,that ranks th
13、e United States alongside Nicaragua and below Cuba.“This nation,”Bush said in his State of the Union address,“will not accept anything but excellent in education.”Bush,who has declared himself“Education president”,and senior offic ials of his administration are warning that the United States will be
14、 unable to compete in the world without an educated workforce.How to increase educational standards is a matter of debate in a country whose schools have no uniform national curriculum and are subject to a confusing variety of state and local controls.Most experts think that the problem lies at the
15、elementary and high schoollevels rather than with universities-but even their graduates show huge gaps in general knowledge.Among the root causes most frequently mentioned in education debates is the low respect in which U.S.society holds teachers-in contrast to Japan and Germany.In Japan teaching i
16、s a profession of high prestige(威望)and high pay.In the United States teachers are near the bottom of the society.60.By“the United States came 12 out of 14”(Para.2),the author means.A.the United States ranked 12th not 14th in the chemistry test B.the United States ranked 12th in the chemistry test co
17、nducted by 14 countries C.the United States progressed from 14th to 12th in the chemistry test D.the United States ranked 12th in chemistry test and 14th in general science test 61.The cause of low educational level in America include the following EXCEPT that.A.some problems exist in primary and se
18、condary education B.society keeps teachers in low respect C.America pays more attention to economy instead of education D.America has no uniform national courses 62.Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?A.President Bush carried out his promise made in his first State of
19、Union message.B.The education in Japan and Germany is in higher level.C.According to Bush,the number of illiterates accounts for 9%of the total.D.Teachers in the United States enjoy good treatment and great respect.63.Which of the following is the right order of the least-first of the percent of ill
20、iterates?A.Germany,Cuba,Nicaragua.B.Germany,Nicaragua,Cuba.C.Nicaragua,Japan,Cuba.D.Cuba,Japan,Nicaragua.C Never in the history of Sierra Leones elections have women so actively engaged in politics or competed for parliamentary seats.In the past,women did the dancing and cooking for elections campai
21、gning.In the May 14th elections,we saw over 168 women candidates competitive for President,Vice President and Parliamentary seats.One would think that about 60%of these women would have emerged as winners.But it was not so,because of our cultural perception of women.We need to change our culture.Wom
22、en could be active politicians.The Christians in their own way encouraged women to be preachers(传教士)but the Muslim leaders say women should not head for officiating(主持)prayers.The same happens in certain parts of the country where women are not part of decision taken in male secret societies.This pr
23、events them from achieving some of their goals.A senior head in one of the ministries told me that she was getting problems with some of her staff members especially the male staff.Most women that come from the Northern part of country experience such problems.Some men are saying that a woman cannot
24、 be their leader.Some women are also prejudiced against their women folks.In the last elections,most 领的位置学习必备欢迎下载反对者学习必备欢迎下载参考答案文章首段第二句提到由此可知出于对长者尊敬许多国家的人们往往不会表达自己的真实感受故选项正确文章第二段第五句话指出也就是说极端的竞争性有时会使人误入歧 于批判故为正确答案本文论述了美国人性格的三个方面其中坦率和对新事物的兴趣是作者赞赏的都被视为故排除第三段第二句话指出由此可排除根最后一段内容可推断出美国人并不难相处所以选项也不对本文主要阐述了美
25、国人的性 虽在第二段两处提到美国人的缺点但不是主要内容故也可排除选项显然不对此处是指在多少里面排名第几占第几位所以在此处意思应为在个国家的学生进行的化学测试中美国学生的成绩排第位由此可知为正确答案文章第三段提到以学习必备 欢迎下载 woman did not support their colleagues.In some parts of the country,because they are not members of secret societies they were not allowed to contest for chieftaincies(酋长或首领的位置).Howeve
26、r,Sierra Leone not withstanding the cultural prejudice against women has witnessed women occupying high public offices.They have been appointed to head certain areas.Sierra Leone is moving from its past culture.We need a change in our culture.Women all over the world are recognized one way or the ot
27、her as they are now involved in the use of technology.We now see women as air pilots,and they even attempt to go to travel in space.64.In the past,women in Sierra Leone.A.took active part in politics B.contested for parliamentary seats C.danced and cooked for the election campaigning D.shared the eq
28、ual rights with men 65.About 60%of the women engaged in election would have succeeded if.A.there were less prejudice against women B.less Muslim leaders had objected C.more women had been engaged in the election D.more preachers had supported them 66.The author concludes that the women candidates ca
29、nt win the competitive vote because.A.women is more suitable for the dancing and cooking job B.women candidates cant get the support of their folks C.women prejudice still exists in todays society D.women are not capable enough to be a chieftain 67.The main idea of the passage is.A.the prejudice aga
30、inst women in various fields B.women in Sierra Leone,striving for their political rights C.women in Sierra Leone,challenge for mens status D.women in Sierra Leone,being involved in politics D Every day 25 million U.S.children ride school buses.The safety record for these buses is much better than fo
31、r passenger cars;but nevertheless,about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses,and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones.By and large,however,the nations school children are transported to and from school safety.Even though the number of s
32、chool bus accidents is not large,the safety of children is always of intense public concern.While everyone wants to see children transported safely,people are divided about what needs to be done-particularly whether seat belts should be compulsory.People are in favor of seat belts on school buses.ma
33、ny of their parents and medical organizations argue that seat belts are necessary not only to reduce fatality and injury,but also to teach children lessons about the importance of using them routinely in any moving vehicle.A side benefit,they point out,is that seat belts help keep children in their
34、seats,away from the bus driver.People who object to seat belt installation suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administrations(NHTSA)safety requirements set in 1977.They also believe that many children wont wear seat belt
35、s anyway,and that may damage the belts or use them as weapons to hurt other children.A new Research council report on school bus safety suggest that there are alternate safety devices and procedures that may be more effective and less expensive.For example,the study committee suggested that raising
36、seat backs four inches may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts.The report sponsored by the Department of transportation at the request of Congress,re views seat belts extensively while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses.68.According to the passage,the“school bus”
37、is.A.the bus offered by the school and different from the public bus 领的位置学习必备欢迎下载反对者学习必备欢迎下载参考答案文章首段第二句提到由此可知出于对长者尊敬许多国家的人们往往不会表达自己的真实感受故选项正确文章第二段第五句话指出也就是说极端的竞争性有时会使人误入歧 于批判故为正确答案本文论述了美国人性格的三个方面其中坦率和对新事物的兴趣是作者赞赏的都被视为故排除第三段第二句话指出由此可排除根最后一段内容可推断出美国人并不难相处所以选项也不对本文主要阐述了美国人的性 虽在第二段两处提到美国人的缺点但不是主要内容故也可排除
38、选项显然不对此处是指在多少里面排名第几占第几位所以在此处意思应为在个国家的学生进行的化学测试中美国学生的成绩排第位由此可知为正确答案文章第三段提到以学习必备 欢迎下载 B.the bus that has no difference from the public bus C.the bus that is driven by the students D.the bus that is not safe 69.According to the passage,who has the greatest degree of control of the school buses“safety”?
39、A.A new Research Council.B.The Department of Transportation.C.The Medical Organization.D.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.70.It may be inferred from this passage that.A.many of the opponents(反对者)of seat belt installation are parents and officials of the Department of Transportation B.p
40、roposals of seat belts on school buses would be seriously considered C.an alternate safety device(raising seat backs four inches)may be taken into consideration D.The Department of Transportation may either take the idea of seat belts or other measures when it reviews the whole situation 71.The titl
41、e below which best expresses the idea of the passage is“”.A.Making School Buses Even Safer for Children B.Seat Belts Needed on School Buses C.Alternate Safety Devices and Procedures D.Safety in and around School Buses E While drunken driving may be on the decline,traffic safety experts remain puzzle
42、d over how to deal with another alcohol related danger:drunken pedestrains.Pedestrians struck and killed by cars often are extremely drunk.In fact,they are intoxicated more frequently and with higher blood alcohol levels than drunken drivers who are killed in accidents,various studies have shown.For
43、ty percent of adult pedestrians involved in fatal crashes have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.10-which by law in most states signifies intoxication compared to only 25 percent of drivers in deadly accidents,according to recent federal data.Some types of pedestrain accidents have been declining
44、nationally,especially those involving children,but the number of adult pedestrians who are drunk when killed in traffic has remained relatively steady at 2500 a year.The total number of pedestrians killed annually in U.S.traffic accidents is at least 7000,or one of every seven highway accidents resu
45、lting in death.“Were dealing here,we think,with a very severe drinking problem that leads to a severe highway safety problem,”said Richard Blomberg,president of Dunlap and Associates Inc,in Norwalk,Coon.Blomberg,whose consulting company found a very high rate of alcohol involvement in a controlled s
46、tudy of pedestrian accidents in New Orleans,was among several researchers who spoke on the topic at the annual meeting of the Research councils Transportation Research Board(TRB)in Washington in January.Pedestrian accidents have not received enough attention in the past,according to Kay Colpitts,who
47、 chairs the boards committee on pedestrians.Few methods exist to monitor walking habits,she said,and researchers have been mystified about how to prevent disasters.72.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Traffic Safety.B.Drunken Drivers.C.Drunken Pedestrian Accidents.D.A
48、Severe Highway Safety problem.73.Among the causes of walkers accidents,the most serious problem is.A.long delays in traffic signals that may make people cross streets without paying attention to traffic rules B.alcohol C.a lack of adult keeping eyes on many children involved in accidents D.former dr
49、unken drivers whose licenses are not allowed to use for a time 74.According to recent federal data,drunken drivers with an over 0.10 blood alcohol level in 领的位置学习必备欢迎下载反对者学习必备欢迎下载参考答案文章首段第二句提到由此可知出于对长者尊敬许多国家的人们往往不会表达自己的真实感受故选项正确文章第二段第五句话指出也就是说极端的竞争性有时会使人误入歧 于批判故为正确答案本文论述了美国人性格的三个方面其中坦率和对新事物的兴趣是作者赞赏的
50、都被视为故排除第三段第二句话指出由此可排除根最后一段内容可推断出美国人并不难相处所以选项也不对本文主要阐述了美国人的性 虽在第二段两处提到美国人的缺点但不是主要内容故也可排除选项显然不对此处是指在多少里面排名第几占第几位所以在此处意思应为在个国家的学生进行的化学测试中美国学生的成绩排第位由此可知为正确答案文章第三段提到以学习必备 欢迎下载 deadly accidents.A.are 15 percent less than drunken adult walkers with the same level B.are 2500 a year C.are at least 7000 in US