高二英语上学期阅读理解16篇(三)

（一）

Women have been making scientific discoveries since ancient times. Twelve women have won the Nobel Prize for science, one of the highest honors in the world. Some women scientists never married, some worked with their husbands, and others raised large families. It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.

In the early 1800s in England, Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth. Mary and her father collected fossils（化石）in their village on the south coast of Great Britain. Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks for millions of years.

When she was only twelve years old, Mary became the first person to find the almost complete skeletons（骨架）of several animals that no longer existed on earth. She didn‘t become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.

In 1891, a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics. She did so because she could not get a college education in Poland. She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together. They received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 along with another scientist. Marie Curie became the first person to be awarded a second Nobel Prize in 1911, this time for Chemistry. Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time who became famous as a scientist.

1. The author believes that women scientists ______. A. have more opportunities to become successful B. can not get the highest honors in the world C. go through difficulties to be successful

D. had better pay more attention to their families

2. Mary Anning was one of the first women to ______. A. win the Nobel Prize for Science after getting married B. make achievements in the study of ancient Earth C. research animals and their bones

D. study the mystery of all kinds of plants

3. Mary Anning failed to be famous for her discoveries of fossils when she was 12 because ______.

A. nobody recognized them

B. they weren‘t worth studying

C. she didn‘t want to be known to anyone D. she sold them for money 4. What can we learn about Marie Sklodowska?

A. She studied physics in Poland and got a college education. B. She received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 on her own. C. She only got one Nobel Prize during her lifetime.

D. She made many discoveries together with her husband after she got married. 5 . What‘s the passage mainly about?

A. Ancient discoveries. B. Women scientists. C. Successful marriages. D.Different prizes.

（二）

BRITAIN is a popular tourist place, but tours of the country have pros and cons.

GOOD NEWS

Free museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities. Pop music. Britain is the only country to compete with the US on this score.

Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night.

Choice of food. Visitors can find everything from Japanese to Swedish restaurants.

Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too. BAD NEWS

Poor service. ―It‘s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,‖ says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University‘s International Tourism Research Center.

Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to disappoint the keenest tourists, although the over crowded London tube is unbelievably popular. Rain. Still in the number one complaint.

No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours.

Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.

Licensing hours. Alcohol(酒) is in short supply after 11 pm even in ―24-hour cities‖. 1．What do tourists complain most?

A．Poor service. B．Poor public transport. C．Rain. D．Overpriced hotels. 2．What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage? A．Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US. B．Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US. C．Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US.

D．Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US. 3．When is alcohol unlikely to be available in quantities?

A．At 8: 30 pm. B．At 9: 30 pm. C．At 10: 30 pm. D．At 11: 30 pm. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The public transport is poor there. B．It‘s very cheap to travel by taxi there. C．You cannot find Chinese food there. D．You have to pay to visit the museums. （三）

Sean and Danielle were leaving the music store when they heard the crash. \"What do you suppose that was?\" asked Sean.

\"I don't know for sure,\" said Danielle, \"but it sure sounded bad. It's right over there. Let's go and look.\"

Sean and Danielle knew they would see an accident. But they didn't know what to expect. There in the middle of the street was a bicycle that had been hit by a car. The bicycle rider was sitting in the street, shaking his head.

\"Look at that,\" said Sean, \"he's not even wearing a helmet. He is one lucky guy\".

\"No kidding,\" Danielle replied. \"Look at the driver of the car. She's just as lucky. She's not wearing a seat belt.\"

Sean and Danielle are right. The bicycle rider is very lucky, he was not hurt. Riding a bicycle is a lot of fun, but it can also be very dangerous. You have to pay attention all the time to what you're doing. You also have to follow safety rules.

When you ride a bicycle, remember that you share the road with cars and trucks. These vehicles are a lot bigger than you are. So, always wear a helmet when riding your bicycle. Always means \"every time\" even if you are just riding around the block.

Follow the same rules as car and truck drivers. Bicycle riders also have some special rules. Here are some special rules you should follow:

● Do not ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. By not riding on the sidewalk, you won't run into a pedestrian.

● Ride on bike paths or trails when they are available. ● Always ride in the same direction as traffic.

● Always ride on the right-hand side of the road.

● When you ride with a friend, do not ride next to each other. Ride in single field, one behind the other.

● Obey all traffic signals and signs. Stop at all stop signs. ● Walk your bicycle across busy crossings.

● Be sure to use hand signals when you turn and stop. Follow these safety rules when riding a bicycle at night. ● Have a headlight that works.

● Have these reflectors on your bicycle: yellow or white in front, and red ones on the pedals and back.

● Wear light-colored clothing so drivers can see you.

You should always keep your bicycle in good working order. Make sure the brakes work properly and that your tires have enough air. If you find anything wrong with your bike, fix it or have it fixed before you ride it again.

1. How did Sean and Danielle know that they would see an accident?

A. They saw somebody falling off the bike. B. They heard the sound of the crash. C. They were asked to offer some help. D. They remembered what might happen. 2. What Sean and Danielle saw in the middle of the street __________.

A. were a bicycle, the rider, a car and the driver B. was a bicycle under the damaged car C. was a car without safe belt and the helmet D. surprised both the rider and the car driver 3 Why did Sean and Danielle consider the rider and the driver lucky?

A. Because the bicycle and the car were lost. B. Because the rider didn‘t wear his helmet. C. Because they both were not badly hurt. D. Because the driver didn‘t wear the seat belt. 4. From the passage, we learn that _________.

A. carelessness can result in accidents B. we can‘t ride bicycles in the street C. the driver was quite rude to the rider D. the bicycle rider was sent to hospital 5. Which of the following breaks the rules for a safe bicycle riding? A. Get off your bicycle and walk across busy crossings. B. Follow the safety rules as the car and truck drivers do. C. Fix light reflectors to your bicycle when riding at night. D. Ride next to other riders, but not too close to each other. （四）

Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.

My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A‘s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as ―successful‖ as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.

On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father‘s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son‘s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father‘s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?

The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I‘m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I‘m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.

1. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult? A. He was silent most of the time. B. He was too proud of himself.

C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her.

2. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel_______ . A. Nervous B. Sorry C. Tired D. safe

3. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?

A. More critical. B. More talkative C. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working. 4. The underlined words ―my new friend‖ in the last paragraph refer to________ . A. the author‘s son B. the author‘s father C. the friend of the author‘s father D. the café owner （五）

Athens Olympic 110m hurdle champion Liu Xiang felt so relieved to return to racetrack after getting out of the great number of social activities.

Liu arrived in hometown Shanghai Wednesday night and was about to resume training shortly after.

―I am so exhausted from so many social activities, which made me even more tired than training,‖ said the 21-year-old Liu, who wrote a new chapter in China‘s Olympic history by winning the country‘s first ever athletics short-distance running title in the men‘s 110m hurdles in Athens in August.

―I am happy that I will resume（继续）my training soon back in Shanghai,‖ said the Shanghai native. He turned into an instant national hero with the Olympic glory and one of the most popular Olympic gold medalists, taking part in scores of celebration activities since he returned to China early September.

―My regular training has been interrupted for such a long time that I think I can only run at about 13.5 seconds now,‖ said Liu, who clocked a world record-tying time of 12.91 to clinch the title.

―I would rather forget what I have achieved in the past and try my best to realize a higher goal,‖ he

said.

Liu already missed the Berlin Golden League Series on Sunday and won‘t be able to catch the IAAF Grand Prix final slated for September 18-19 in Monaco.

He plans on attending an IAAF all-star tournament in Japan at the end of this month. 1 This passage mainly talks about ________.

A. victory of Liu Xiang B. Liu Xiang‘s resumption to the racetrack C. dream of Liu Xiang D. Liu Xiang‘s high aim 2 From the passage we can see ________

A. Liu Xiang is content to go back to training B. Liu Xiang will win Golden League Series on Sunday C. Liu Xiang wasn‘t good at social activities

D. Liu Xiang was refreshed after so many social activities

3 The underlined word ―relieved‖ means ________.

A. sad B. glad C. worried D. disappointed 4 Which of the following is NOT wrong?

A. Liu Xiang has had a quiet life for as long as half a month. B. Liu Xiang has missed two races because of his social activities. C. Liu Xiang has made up his mind to stop his social activities. D. Liu Xiang has deserted his present career.

（六）

The first people who gave names to hurricanes were those who knew them best — the people of Puerto Rico. The small island of Puerto Rico is in the West Indies, off the coast of Florida. This is where all the hurricanes begin that strike the east coast of the United States. Often they pass near Puerto Rico or cross it on their way north. The people of Puerto Rico expect some of these unwelcome visitors every year. Each one is named after the Saint‘s Day on which it arrives. Two of the most destructive storms were the Santo Ana in 1840 and the San Ciriaco in 1899.

Giving girls‘ names to hurricanes is a fairly new idea. It all began with a story called ―Storm‖, written by George Stewart in 1941. In it a weatherman amused himself by naming storms after girls he knew. He named one Maria. The story describes how Maria grew and developed, and how she changed the lives of people when she struck the United States.

Weathermen of the U.S. Army and Navy used the same system during World WarⅡ. They were studying weather conditions over the Pacific Ocean. One of their duties was to warn American ships and planes when a storm was coming. Whenever they spotted one, they gave it a girl‘s name. The first one of the year was given a name beginning with [A]. The second one got a name beginning with [B]. They used all the letters from A to W, and still the storms kept coming. They had to use three lists from A to W to have enough names to go around. This was the first list of hurricane names that followed the alphabet. It served as a model for the system the Weather Bureau (局) introduced in 1942.

Before 1950 the Weather Bureau had no special system for naming hurricanes. When a hurricane was born down in the West Indies, the Weather Bureau simply collected information about it. It reported how fast the storm was moving and where it would go next. Weather reports warned people in the path of the hurricane, so that they could do whatever was necessary to protect themselves.

This system worked out fine as long as weather reports talked about only one hurricane at a

time. But one week in September 1950 there were three hurricanes at the same time. The things began to get confused. Some people got the hurricanes mixed up and didn‘t know which was which. This convinced the Weather Bureau that it needed a code for naming the storms in order to avoid confusion in the future.

1. The practice of giving girls‘ names to hurricanes was started by __________.

A. a radio operator B. an author C. a sailor D. local people

2. The purpose for which weathermen of the army and navy began using girls‘ names for hurricanes was __________.

A. not given in the article B. to remember a certain girl

C. to keep information from the enemy D. to follow the standard method of the United States 3. The Weather Bureau began naming hurricanes because it would help them ________. A. make use of military records B. remember them

C. collect information more rapidly D. warn people more efficiently （七）

The British policeman has several nicknames，but the most frequently used are “copper”and“bobby”。The first name comes from the verb ―cop‖ meaning ―to take‖ or ―capture‖，and the second comes from the first name of Sir Robert Peel，a 19th century politician，who was the founder of the police force．An early nickname for the policeman was ―peeler‖，but this name had died out．

Visitors to England seem，nearly always，to be very impressed by the English police．In fact，it has become a joke that the visitors to Britain，when asked for his views of the country，will always say，at some point or other，―I think your policemen are wonderful．‖

Well，the British bobby may not always be wonderful but he is usually a very friendly and helpful character．

A music-hall song of some years ago was called，―If you want to know the time， ask a policeman．‖Nowadays，most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions to ask the policeman．In London，the policemen spend so much of their time directing visitors about the city that one wonders how they ever find time to do anything else！ 1．The British policeman has _______ nicknames mentioned in the passage． A．five B．two C．Three D．ten

2．One of the nicknames for the policeman，―peeler‖ _______ ． A．is seldom used now B．is still used sometimes

C．is not used any more D．is still used as much as ―bobby‖

3．―If you want to know the time，ask a policeman．‖That means _______ ． A．the British policeman is friendly and helpful

B．the British policeman has plenty of time to help people C．people usually think that the policeman knows the time D．it is a duty for the policeman to tell people the time 4．The article is about _______ ．

A．the bad name of the British policeman B．the family of the British policeman

C．the good name of the British policeman D．the strange behavior of the British policeman 5．Which of the following is NOT true？

A．The British policeman has some nicknames． B．The British policeman is wonderful． C．The British policeman knows the time very well．D．The British policeman helps people at any time．

（八）

The proverb ―Work while you work，play while you play ‖is useful to people in all walks of life．A proper and normal daily life signifies（表示）order，progress and cheerfulness． School life is more or less regular，students have class hours at certain times of a day，and go to the playground after school．Most of the school children are healthy，cheerful and progressive（进步的）， because they are trained according to their properly regulated daily program． Nowadays，many businessmen and officials also have office hours．During that time，they work very hard and think about nothing except work．But when they are free，they will go to places where they can relax themselves and have fun．If they are not successful people，they may not be able to afford the time and money．

In short，the proverb ―Work while you work，play while you play ‖should be strictly observed by anyone who wishes to make his life pleasant，efficient and successful．When our mind is concentrated（集中）on one thing，it will surely work efficiently．In this way，you will have time to settle other problems．It is true that one can no‘t work all day long．Play is as important as work．When you play，you will feel fresh and cheerful so that you may not be sick of your work．So if you can，give yourself enough time to play．And always remember the proverb ―Work while you work，play while you play．‖

1．If you work all day long，you will _______ ．

A．be successful B．be efficient C．make progress D．get sick 2．One mind will surely work efficiently if it is concentrated on _______ ． A．one thing only B．as many things as it can C work and play at the same time D several things

3．To become a successful person，one must know how to _______ ． A．earn more money B．get help from others C．live a healthy life D．work and study all day （九）

Live Music----Late Night Jazz

Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He is known to play well into the early hours, so don‘t want to get much sleep. PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15—23 June

PRICE: ￥100--150

TIME: 10p.m.till late! TEL: 4668736

Scottish Dancing

Scottish dancing is nice and easy to learn. The wonderful dance from England will be given. PLACE: Jack Stein‘s DATES: 10—20 May PRICE:￥150 TIME: 7—10 p.m. TEL: 4021877 Shows---Anhui Museum

There are 12,000 pieces on show here . You can see the whole of Chinese history. PLACE: Anhui Museum DATES: 1 Mar—30 Jun

PRICE:￥60(￥30 for students)

TIME: Monday –Friday 9a.m.—5p.m. Weekends 9a.m.—9p.m.

TEL: 4886888

Your pen friend is coming from Australia to your city for a holiday. You send him this E-mail to tell him something about the hotel.

SUN HOTEL ROSE HOTEL Date Prices(a night) Prices(a night) 1 Oct—31 Dec ￥168 ￥198 2 Jan—31 Mar ￥148 ￥178 1 Apr—30 Apr(closed) … … 1 May—31 May ￥188 ￥218 1 Jun—30 Sep ￥208 ￥248 Tel: 4686788

E-mail: lihong@163.com

1 If you want to watch dancing, you can call____ .

A. 4668736 B. 4021877 C. 4886888 D. 4686788 2 You can see the whole of Chinese history at ____in April in Anhui Museum. A. 3 p.m. every day B. 9 p.m. from Monday to Friday C. 7 a.m. at weekends D. 7 p.m. every day

3 Sun Hotel and Rose Hotel are open for ___ months of the year. A. nine B. ten C. eleven D. twelve 4 You have ￥148, and you can ___ in May.

listen to Jazz B. watch Scottish dancing

C. go to Anhui Museum D. stay in Sun Hotel for a night （十）

LIPITOR ABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor is a prescription medicine．Along with diet and exercise, it lowers（降低）\"bad\" cholesterol（胆固醇）in your blood．It can also raise \"good\" cholesterol．

Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors,

including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking． WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? Who can take LIPITOR: ●People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise ●Adults and children over 10

Who should NOT take DIPITOR: ●Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant．Lipitor may harm your unborn baby． ●Women who are breast-feeding．Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby．

●People with liver（肝脏） problems

Serious side effects in a small number of people: ●Muscle（肌肉）problems that can lead to kidney （肾脏） problems, including kidney failure POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR

●Liver problems．Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it．

Call your doctor right away if you have：

●Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very tired

●Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or

swallowing ●Stomach pain

Some common side effects of LIPITOR are: ●Muscle pain ●Upset stomach ●Changes in some blood tests HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR DO：

●Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor．

●Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor．

●Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food． ●If you miss a dose（一剂）, take it as soon as you remember．But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait．Take the next dose at your regular time． Don't: ●Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor． ●Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor． 1. Taking Lipitor is helpful for _______________.

A. women who are pregnant B. teenagers with liver problems

C. breast-feeding women D. adults having heart disease 2. If it has been 7 hours since you missed a dose, you should ____________. A. eat more when taking your next dose B. have a dose as soon as you remember C. take the next dose at your regular time D. change the amount of your next dose

3 Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor? A．Throat swelling． B．Upset stomach. C．Kidney failure. D．Muscle weakness． 4. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery． B．To show the importance of a good lifestyle．

C．To give information about a kind of medicine．

D．To present a report on a scientific research． （十一）

Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. It's wise to be afraid, to recognize true danger. Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.

To really benefit from swimming, every swimmer should learn, as soon as possible, these four basic strokes; butterfly, backstroke, Breaststroke, and crawl. I feel that one of these-the breaststroke-is different from the others, since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally, without any training.

In swimming there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:

1). Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don‘t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, with no life guards or friends with you, you may get into trouble.

2). Don't go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach, Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good. Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.

3). Don't smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body; good lungs are part of it. 4). Work at any activity that builds muscles. 1. Little children can learn to swim as soon as _____. A. they can talk B. they start walking

C. they have no fear of the water D. they are five or six years old

2. The author believes that fear of water is_____.

A. stupid B. sensible C. dangerous D. not smart 3. The stroke that some young swimmers use first is_____.

A. butterfly B. backstroke C. breaststroke D. crawl

4 . According to the passage, you should not swim alone because_____.

A. the water is too cold B. your parents would not be happy C. something in the water might attack D. you might drown （十二）

Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don‘t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don‘t have to

worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be ―green gyms‖. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it‘s free. 1. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of? A. Cycling around a lake.

B. Motor racing in the desert. D. Swimming in a sports center.

C. Playing basketball in a gym.

2. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain. B. It causes water shortages in some areas. C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

3. The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports D. encourage us to go in for green sports （十三）

Supermarkets are trying out new computers that make shopping carts(购物手推车) more intelligent. They will help shoppers find all kinds of goods, and keep a record of the bill.

The touch-screen devices(触摸屏装置) are on show at the Food Marketing Institute‘s exhibition here this week. ―These devices are able to create value and get you around the store quicker,‖ said Michael Alexander, manager of Springboard Retail Networks Inc., which makes a smart cart computer called the Concierge.

Canadian stores will test the Concierge in July. A similar device, IBM‘s ―shopping buddy‖, has recently been tested at Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts.

Neither device tells you how much fat or vitamin is in your cart, but they will inform you of the items on sale. The idea is to make it easier for people to buy, not to have second thought that maybe you should put something back on the shelf.

―The whole model is driven by advertisers‘ need to get in front of shoppers,‖ said Alexander, ―They‘re not watching 30-second TV advertisements anymore.‖

People can use a home computer to make their shopping list. Once at the store, a shopper can use a preferred customer card to start system that will organize the trip around the store. If you‘re looking for toothpastes, you type in the word or pick it from a list, and a map will appear on the screen showing where you are and where you can find them.

The devices also keep a record of what you buy. When you‘ve finished, the device worked out your bill. Then you go to the checker or place your card into a self-checkout stand and pay. The new computerized shopping assistants don‘t come cheap. The Buddy devices will cost the average store about $ 160,000, and the Concierge will cost stores about $ 500 for each device. 1 The underlined word ―They‖ (paragraph 1) refers to__________.

A. supermarkets B. shop assistants C. shopping carts D. shop managers

2 Which of the following is the correct order of shopping with the computerized shopping cart?

a. Start the system. b. Make a shopping list.

c. Find the things you want. d. Go to a self-checkout stand. A. a b d c B. b a c d C. a c b d D. b c a d 3 We can learn from the last paragraph that _________. A. intelligent shopping carts cost a large sum of money B. the Concierge is cheaper than the Buddy devices

C. shop assistants with computer knowledge are well paid

D. average stores prefer the Concierge to the Buddy devices

4 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The touch-screen devices will add more fun to your shopping.

B. Shoppers don‘t have to watch advertisements any more if they use the new devices. C. The new devices can help find what the shoppers want and the goods at a discount. D. The devices will remind the shoppers to have a second thought before they buy anything. （十四）

To what degree can a computer achieve intelligence？The answer to this question may lie in a newly-developed US computer program called Smarter Child and the Internet.

If you ran into Smarter Child online, you would be surprised at this kid‘s huge memory. It can recite many facts. For example, Smarter Child knows every baseball player in every team this season.

He knows every word in the dictionary and the weather in every major city areas across the US. However, if you ask Smarter Child other questions, you get strange answers. A question about Smarter Child‘s age returns. ―One year, 11 days, 16 hours, 7 minutes, and 47 seconds!‖ Asking where he lives gets, ―In a clean room in a high-tech building in California.‖

Smarter Child uses the vast information on the World Wide Web as his memory bank. To answer questions about spelling, for instance, Smarter Child goes to American Heritage Dictionary online. For the weather, he visits www.intellicast.com.

Some scientists believe that by joining the many systems of the Internet, an artificial being with the combined knowledge of, say, Albert Einstein, Richard Nixon and Britney Spears could be born. However, if Smarter Child wants to think and learn on his own like the boy-computer David in the movie A. I. Artificial Intelligence, he must overcome two problems.

The first is that computers find it difficult to read web pages because the files are labeled in different ways. That‘s why programmers need to tell Smarter Child where to look for the weather. It would be a much more difficult task to let him find it himself.

Another problem is that while Smarter Child can process information more exactly and faster than any human, he lacks common sense—a basic grounding of knowledge that is obvious to any young child.

1．From the text we can infer that www.intellicast.com is a website .

A．where we people can find Smarter Child B．which is specially designed to help Smarter Child C．where weather forecasts are made D．which is about artificial intelligence 2．It is probably most difficult for Smarter Child to .

A．learn the ability to tell right behaviors from wrong ones. B．tell us how to spell a difficult word C．provide us with a famous poem by Shakespeare D．tell us how the American government is run 3．The underlined ―it ‖ in Paragraph 6 refers to ________. A．where to look for the weather B．Smarter Child.

C．a much more difficult task D．to read web pages

Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．A New Web Child B．Intelligence Development C．Smarter Child D．The Future of Internet （十五）

We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK. Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo Theatre Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show] Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00. Price information: ￡20.00 to ￡40.00 The Lion King at Sunny Theatre It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical] Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday. Price information: ￡22.5 to￡65.00 Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play] Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009 Price information: ￡10.00 Duke Bluebeard’s Castle at Coliseum Theatre Full of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera] Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009 Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30 Price information: ￡22.00 to ￡50.00 1 The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of____.

A. film posters B. performance information C. the theatre‘s advice D. picture exhibitions 2. Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time? A. Bob the Builder—Spud‘s Big Mess B. The Lion King

C. Mother Courage and Her Children D. Duke Bluebeard‘s Castle

3 What can we learn from the text?

A. The first three shows are inspiring. B. The shows are intended for children.

C. All of them have won many awards. D. The characters in the shows are brave. （十六）

For a girl who's interested in fashion, what would be the dream job? Being a model? Probably

no–-that's for a pencil thin who doesn't eat. One answer is, fashion stylist.

Girls can find it hard to ignore this attractiveness and the field is opening up to normal girls, not only style or fashion design majors(某专业的学生). \"It looked too high before, but now I find it more approachable,\" said Xue Rui, 22, a Fudan University Chinese literature graduate who works as an assistant stylist at Hermès in Shanghai. \"There is no certain principle in dressing up models, and you can try every way with your own distinct taste to make them pretty and attractive.\" Some professionals said that Xue's not mistaken.

The attractiveness of this work is not only in the wonderful clothes. Now it's a career with a bright future and pay packet. The income can allow you to buy expensive clothes and, with your name and photo appearing on pages, readers will remember your fashion tips.

A stylist at a fashion magazine can have some unique rights. You have a chance to contact famous persons and dress them up in a style you like. You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around the world to take photos in. You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of the favorite clothes.

\"You have to be ‗all-round‘:from hair and make up to clothes, shoes, and accessories (配饰) to the event,\" said He Qing, 21, a junior in fashion design at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. \"You have to know everything, and handle several things at the same time. It's challenging. That's why I love it.\"

So, remember girls, you've been warned.

1. The underlined phrase ― pay packet‖ (paragraph 3) means________.

A. a large bag B. a large amount of money C. chances D. choices 2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. There are certain principles in dressing up models.

B. The only attractiveness of this work is in the wonderful clothes. C. Only style or fashion design majors can work as a fashion stylist. D. A stylist knows how to make a person beautiful, from head to toe。 3.What is the unique right a stylist at a fashion magazine can have?

A. You have a chance to contact celebrities and dress them up in a style you like.

B. You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around the world to take photos in.

C. You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of the favorite clothes.

D. All of above

4. What will the author write in the 6th paragraph?

A. Top brands that fashion stylists like best. B. Various fashion shows C. Difficulties that fashion stylists may meet D. Other dream jobs

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