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This is another reason for some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the knowledge of the person at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated and feel fine, then die of cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak or easy to get serious illness as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents.
Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.
60. According to the passage, the danger of nuclear power lies in __________.
A. nuclear mystery B. radiation detection
C. radiation level D. nuclear radiation
61. Radiation can lead to serious results even at the lowest level _________.
A. when it kills few cells
B. if it damages few cells
C. though the damaged cells can repair themselves
D. unless the damaged cells can reproduce themselves
62. Radiation can hurt us in the way that it _____.
A. kills large numbers of cells in main organs so as to cause death immediately
B. damages cells which may grow into cancer years later
C. affects the healthy growth of our younger generation
D. leads to all of the above results
63. Which of the following can be best inferred from the passage?
A. The importance of protection from radiation can never be overemphasized. B. The mystery about radiation remains unsolved.
C. Cancer is mainly caused by radiation.
D. Radiation can hurt those who do not know about its danger.
C
In some ways, the United States has made some progress. Fires no longer destroy 18,000 buildings as they did in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, or kill half a town of 2,400 people, as they did the same night in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Other than the Beverly Hill Supper Club fire in Kentucky in 1977, it has been four decades since more than 100 Americans died in a fire.
But even with such successes, the United States still has one of the worst fire death rates in the world. Safety experts say the problem is neither money nor technology, but the indifference of a country that just will not take fires seriously enough.
American fire departments are some of the world's fastest and best equipped. They have to be. The United States has twice Japan's population, and 40 times as many fires. It spends far less on preventing fires than on fighting them. And American fire —safety lessons are aimed almost entirely at children, who die in large numbers in fires but who, against popular beliefs, start very few of them.
Experts say the error is an opinion that fires are not really anyone's fault. That is not so in other countries, where both public education and the law treat fires as either a personal failing or a crime. Japan has many wood houses; of the 48 fires in world history that burned more than 10,000 buildings, Japan has had 27. Punishment for causing a big fire can be as severe as life imprisonment.
In the United States, most education dollars are spent in elementary schools. But, the lessons are aimed at too limited a number of people; just 9 percent of all fire deaths are caused by children playing with matches.
The United States continues to depend more on technology than laws or social pressure. There are smoke detectors in 85 percent of all homes. Some local building laws now require home sprinklers. New heaters and irons shut themselves off if they are tipped.
64. The reason why so many Americans die in fires is that _____.
A. they took no interest in new technology
B. they did not pay great attention to preventing fires
C. they showed indifference to fighting fires
D. they did not spend enough money on fire equipment
65. It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. fire safety lessons should not be aimed only at American children B. American children have not received enough education of fire safety lessons
C. Japan is better equipped with fire equipment than the United States
D. America's large population leads to more fires
66. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. There has been no great fire in the USA in recent 40 years that leads to high death rate.
B. There have been several great fires in the USA in recent 40 years that lead to high death rate.
C. There has been only one great fire in the USA in recent 40 years that led to high death rate.
D. The fire in Kentucky in 1977 made only a few people killed.
D
Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the learned in the early days of the history, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become popular.
One should be careful, however, of supposing that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud is distraction to others. Examination of reasons connected with the historical development of silent reading shows that it became the usual mode of reading for most adult reading tasks mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character.
The last century saw a gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers. As readers increased, so the number of listeners dropped, and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud. As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the popularity of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, trains and offices, where reading aloud would disturb other readers in a way.
Towards the end of the century there was still heated argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully, and over whether the reading of material such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening. Indeed this argument remains with us still in education. However, whatever its advantages, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media (媒介) on the one hand and by books and magazines for a specialized readership on the other. By the end of the century students were being advised to have some new ideas of books and to use skills in reading them which were not proper, if not impossible, for the oral reader. The social, cultural, and technological developments in the century had greatly changed what the term "reading" referred to.
67. Why was reading aloud common before the nineteenth century?
A. Because silent reading had not been discovered.
B. Because there were few places for private reading. C. Because few people could read for themselves.
D. Because people depended on reading for enjoyment.
68. The development of silent reading during the nineteenth century showed .
A. a change in the position of literate people
B. a change in the nature of reading
C. an increase in the number of books
D. an increase in the average age of readers
69. Educationalists are still arguing about _________.
A. the importance of silent reading
B. the amount of information provided by books and newspapers
C. the effects of reading on health
D. the value of different types of reading material
70. What is the writer of this passage attempting to do?
A. To explain how present day reading habits developed.
B. To change people's way to read.
C. To show how reading methods have improved.
D. To encourage the growth of reading.
ELONDON — A morning's train ride away, across the Channel, English kids talk about Liverpool's soccer team in a Paris pub. Some Parisians have even started to go to work in London. In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival(竞争的) cities, London and Paris, in “A Tale of Two Cities.” These days, it might be A Tale of One City. Parisians are these days likely to smile in sympathy at a visitor' s broken French and respond in polite English. As jobs grew lack at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs. Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down. “For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a banker. Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I'll stay in London,” she said. There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said. In fact, London and Paris, with their obvious new similarities, are beyond the old descriptions. As the European Union gradually loosened controls, Londoners flocked into Paris to shop, eat and buy property. “Both cities have changed beyond recognition,” said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner. Like most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s, and it is still a wonderful place,” Collins said. “But if I had to choose, it would be London. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.” But certainly not cheaper. In fancy parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris. Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice. Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don't have to choose. “I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is so structured,” she said. “In London, you can be who you want. No one cares.” 71. The best title for this passage is __. A. Londoners and Parisians B. A Modern Tale of Two Cities C. The Similarity of Two Cities D. Fancy London and Fashionable Paris 72. We can infer from the text ___. A. Paris and London has become perfect partners B. London feels more full of life C. life in Paris is structured D. Paris and London have become fierce competitors 73. The underlined word “flocked” probably means ___ A. came in large numbers B. flew a long way C. rushed hurriedly D. drove long distances 74. Living in Paris, you may find ___. A. life is better B. things are cheaper C. more attractive people D. a job easily 75. From the passage we can know __. A. the two cities have developed very fast B. London is better than Paris now C. Paris is a favorite place for all journalism students D. people in both London and Paris now lead a regular life 第四部分: 写作(共两节,满分35分.) 第一节: 短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分.) One day a tiger was very hungry. He was looking for any beast that might come his way for the dinner. 76. __________ Soon a fox was caught by him, “Don’t you dare to eat me!” said the fox. “The Emperor of Heaven made me 77. __________ a king of the beasts. You eat me and you will be going 78. __________ against his order. If you don’t believe what I say, just let me lead the way and you follow close 79. __________ behind. Then we will see whether they will all flee or not at the sight of me.” The tiger agreed with the idea 80. __________ and so the two of them set off. When the other beast 81. __________ saw them come together, they all ran in all directions at once. 82. __________ The tiger did not realize that was he who made them run 83. __________ away. The tiger believed that the fox had said was 84. __________ true and allowed the fox to go. In this story it was the Fox that succeeded to saving its own life. 85. __________ 第二节: 书面表达(满分25分.) 依下列提示, 用英语写一篇介绍中国义务教育(compulsory education)的文章, 介绍须包括以下内容: 1. 上学年龄; 2. 开学时间; 3. 学制情况: 小学6年, 初中3年; 4. 所学课程; 5. 收费情况; 6. 义务教育的特点. 注意: 要有标题以及对义务教育的评价. 单词数100-120. 参考答案 1-5. CCBAA 6-10. CCCAB 11-15. CBBBB 16-20. CCCAA 21-25. CDCAB 26-30. DCCDA 31-35. DDBAD 36-40. DACBA 41-45. DBCCB 46-50. ADDAC 51-55. BBCDA 56-60. CAABD 61-65. BDABA 66-70. CCBDA 71-75. BAABA 76. 去掉the 77. ∧made has 78. 去掉a 79. √ 80. with→to 81. beast→beasts 82. come→coming 83. ∧was it 84. that→what 85. to→in One possible version: Compulsory Education in China The nine-year compulsory education starts from primary school and ends in junior middle school. It now plays a very important part in our country’s whole education. In China school begins on September 1. Children go to school when they are 7 years old. Children shall study for 6 years in primary school, where they will learn Chinese, maths, English, music, drawing, P. E. and so on. When they have finished primary school, they will enter junior middle school, where they will learn some more subjects, such as physics, chemistry and biology. During Compulsory education, parents only have to pay the fees for books and exercise books for their children’s education. According to the law, one of parents’ duties is to send their children to receive compulsory education. Compulsory education is very popular among the Chinese people. 附：听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M: Hurry up. We’ll be late for the concert. W: It’s only 7 o’clock now. The concert won’t start until 7:30. It takes only 5 minutes to get there. There will be plenty of time if we leave at 7:15. Text 2 M: How much are the cups? W: Two dollars each, 9.40 a dozen. M: Then I’ll take 12. Here’s a 10-dollar bill. W: Do you need anything else, sir? M: No, thank you. Text 3 M: Your baggage looks heavy. Can I carry it to your room for you? W: Thanks very much. That’s very kind of you. Text 4 M: Would you like me to cook supper for you? W: No, thanks. I can manage it myself. Text 5 M: Do you know what can produce electricity? W: Yes, when gas, coal and oil are burnt, they can produce electricity? 第二节 Text 6听第6 段材料, 回答第6、7题. Smith: I’m just going around the corner for a drink. Won’t you join me? Green: Well, I’d like to, but I am not free. Smith: Oh, come on. Just a quick one. Green: All right, just a quick one. Text 7听第7段材料, 回答第8-10题. Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats, please. Our bus will take us first to Bluewood where we’ll find several very old buildings, famous all over the world… Here we are. This is Evergreen Church. It’s one of the oldest buildings in Bluewood, with a history of 900 years. On the left you see the Jims’ House with the famous clock tower, Jimclock. There, on the right, you see a square, the Hero Square. Look. Some people are feeding the pigeons there. Ladies and gentlemen, we are now coming close to Victoria Bridge. Text 8听第8 段材料, 回答第11-13题. Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a serious discomfort for their fellows. Medical students have expressed their concern about the effects of smoking on the health not only of those who smoke but also of those who do not. In fact, non-smokers who take in the air pollution by tobacco smoke, suffer more than the smokers themselves. A great number of students have joined in an effort to persuade the university to forbid smoking in classrooms. I believe they are entirely right in their aim. However, I think it more important to call on the smokers to use good judgment and to show concern for others. Text 9听第9 段材料, 回答第14-16题. The Northeastern tigers were once regarded as the Kings of the forest in the snowy Northeast. But they are not often seen in the wild. In order to protect the beasts, the government built a nature park. The number of the tigers in the park is increasing by about 10 each year. Now there are 53 tigers just 280 kilometers from Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province. It is becoming harder to find space for them, so the government decided to build a bigger wildlife research center. At the same time people can visit the center. Text 10听第10 段材料, 回答第17-20题. Olive woke up in the morning. He was wet and cold, and his arms and legs hurt. “Where am I?” he thought. “What happened?” He saw blood on his clothes, and then he remembered. “They shot me!” Olive cried. “I’ll die!” The boy got up and walked along the road, calling for help. “Help!” he cried. “I’m dying! Help!” He walked a long way but he met no people. At last, he reached a house. He knocked at the door, and a pretty young woman opened it. Her name was Rose Maylie. Rose looked at Olive and saw the blood. “Oh, poor little boy!” she cried and took him into the house. 高考英语阅读理解模拟题·有详解
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Mr. Smith is well known in Washington because of his many social blunders. He always likes to attend the various social functions because he wants to expand his circle of friends. Whenever he is invited, he goes, unless he is ill. Recently he received an invitation to a fashionable banquet. Although he did not know the hostess, he accepted the invitation. He was secretly very pleased, because he felt that his reputation as a desirable guest was growing. When he arrived at the banquet hall, he found that about one hundred people had been invited. He began to move a-round the hall. He spoke to other guests whether he knew them or not. He soon realized that he had never met any of the other people present, although they seemed to know each other. At dinner he was seated beside a very dignified woman. The woman tried to be friendly even though she had never met Mr. Smith before. She spoke politely whenever he spoke to her. Between the first and the second course of the meal, she, turned to Mr. Smith and said, “Do you see that gray-haired man at the end of the table? The one with glasses.” “Ah, yes. Who is he?” “He’s the Secretary of the Interior!” she replied. Mr. Smith said, “So that’s the secretary of the Interior! I’ m afraid that I find very little to admire about him, although he is the Secretary.” The woman stiffened and did not reply. Mr. Smith continued in spite of her coldness. “I really can’t see how he received his appointment unless he is perhaps a relative of the President.” “It hardly matters whether you like the Secretary or not,” she said. “He was chosen because the President thought he was the man for the job. If he does the job well, you should have no complaint.” “That’s just it,” persisted Mr. Smith. “No one does the things he does, unless he is a complete fool!” “Sir!” said the woman in all her dignity. “Do you know who I am?” “No,” replied Mr. Smith. “I am the Secretary’s wife,” she said coldly. Mr. Smith was shocked, but he went on in spite of his embarrassment. “Madam, do you know who I am?” “No, I don’t,” the woman replied. “Thank goodness!” exclaimed Mr. Smith, as he quickly left the table.
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