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1、Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice (每小題:1分Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog.There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In

2、 most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perh aps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs. In many countries of the worl

3、d, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the

4、menu.Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as e

5、qual to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs. Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.1. According to the passage, in most cultures _.A. animals a

6、re in a worse position than human beingsB. people treat their pets like members of their familiesC. there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and catsD. pets such as dogs and cats are very popular2. According to the passage, there are _.A. clothing shops for dogs and cats in the United Sta

7、tes and EuropeB. restaurants for dogs in every city in FranceC. no dogs or cats that wear clothingD. some people who treat their pets far better than they treat themselves3. For many people, pets may have a more practical function because _.A. pets are often useful companions for old peopleB. cats a

8、nd dogs can be used to keep away miceC. pets can sometimes be sold to make moneyD. some pets may show loving feelings for their owners.4. What might you think after reading this passage?A. Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.B. Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.C. People in ev

9、ery part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.D. In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.5. The main idea of this reading passage is _.A. Dogs enjoy fine restaurantsB. A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurantC. People treat pets in very different ways i

10、n different parts of the worldD. It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animalsQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.Yukio is a twenty-four year old Japanese businessman. A few months ago, his company sent him to work at its New York City office for half a year.

11、This was his first experience living in the United States.Yukio thought New York City was very exciting, but he also found it very strange. It was difficult for him to get used to it. He found it strange to be with people from so many different races. He sometimes found American people very direct,

12、open, and honest-though he still couldn't understand them. He wished he could become friends with some Americans, but he wasn't sure how to get along with them. Most of the time, he felt very lonely and missed Japan. But soon some sunshine came into his life. A new clerk came to work in his

13、office part-time. She was American, as were most of the clerks in his office. Her name was Cindy. She was very clever, friendly, and good-looking. Cindy was also a student studying business. Cindy and Yukio got along very well. They talkedtogether whenever possible. Cindy told Yukio her dreams of ha

14、ving a successful business. She said she was not really interested in getting married or having children. She wanted to use all of her energy for business. Yukio found Cindy very interesting and very different from the women he knew before. In a similar way, Cindy found Yukio unique among all the me

15、n that she knew. Soon the two fell in love and they were both very happy.But now it is almost time for Yukio to return to Japan. Y ukio wants Cindy to return to Japan with him and marry him. But Cindy doesn't speak any Japanese. She fears that Yukio wants her to become an ordinary wife and have

16、children right away. Cindy wants Yukio to stay in New York City. They feel very bad, not knowing what they should do. Should they stay in New York? Should they go to Japan? Sometimes they think they should separate, but they also feel they cannot live without each other.6. A few months ago, Yukio _.

17、A. was sent to New York City by his companyB. went to New York City for a meetingC. was told to open a new office for his company in New York CityD. met his former girlfriend Cindy in New York City7. According to the reading passage, Cindy _.A. didn't like JapanB. was a student and a businesswom

18、anC. was a student and a clerkD. was dreaming of something not possible8. Cindy was not concerned about getting married because _.A. Yukio didn't want to stay in New York CityB. Cindy doesn't speak any JapaneseC. Yukio and Cindy didn't get along well sometimesD. Cindy wanted a successful

19、 business9. According to your opinion based on the reading passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Yukio thought people in New York were the same as people in Japan.B. Cindy was Yukio's first American girlfriendC. Cindy had many other Japanese boyfriends before YukioD. Yukio spoke

20、very little English10. The main idea of the passage is _.A. there can be difficulties in falling in love with a person from another cultureB. American people and Japanese people cannot understand each otherC. a man misses his countryD. a businessman and his clerk often fall in love with each otherQu

21、estions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage or dialog.Friends play an important part in our lives. And while we may get along well with a number of people, we can onl y be friends with very few. The average student, for example, has about 6 friends.Most people spend time with others they lik

22、e, but still the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it ismore diffi

23、cult to get along with people when there is a marked difference in age and background. Many friends avoid argument. It is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs. They have attitudes and interests in common that they often talk about and they might think of themselves being "o

24、n the same wavelength". It generally takes time to reach this point however. And the more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another for favors and to keep promises. Also, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerate differences of opinion.In co

25、ntrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people.But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break

26、down barriers of age, class, or race.11. What is True according to the first paragraph?A. A person can only have a few real friends.B. We should put things such as age, race, economic conditions, social positions, and intelligence in the first place when making friends.C. People whom we can get alon

27、g well with are our friends.D. A student has six friends at most.12. In Paragraph 3, "being on the same wavelength" means _.A. talking as fast as othersB. having the same topic as othersC. having attitudes and interests in commonD. having the same experiences and emotions13. The word "

28、; intimately" in Paragraph 3 perhaps means_.A. far awayB. closelyC. wellD. in distance14. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Even friends may have difference of opinion.B. Friends never argue with each other.C. It takes time to become good friends.D. Shared experienc

29、es can make for a strong friendship.15. To strengthen friendly relationships, people_.A. should have the same age, class, and raceB. should get rid of the annoying habitsC. should support and understand each otherD. should hold friendship ceremoniesQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passa

30、ge or dialog.Ms. Ebert kept a little bakery on the corner. Two or three times a week, she had a customer in whom she began to take an interest. He was a middle-aged man with glasses and a brown beard. He spoke English with a strong German accent. His clothes were worn and wrinkled, but he looked nea

31、t and had very good manners. He always bought two loaves of stale bread. He never asked for anything but stale bread; it cost a lot less than fresh bread. Once Ms. Ebert noticed a red and brown stain on his fingers. She was sure that he was an artist and very poor. No doubt he lived in an attic, whe

32、re he painted pictures and ate stale bread and thought of the good things to eat in the bakery.Often when Ms. Ebert sat down to her evening meal, she would sigh and wish the artist might share her food instead of eating his dry bread. One day the customer came in as usual and asked for his stale bread. As the sudden noise of a fire engine made him hurry to the door, Ms. Ebert seized her opportunity. She cut each of the loaves with a knife, put in some b