第一篇：2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案(八)
2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案八
Water problem in the future will become more intense and more complex.Our increasing population will tremendously increase urban wasters, primarily sewage.On the other hand, increasing demands for water will decrease substantially the amount of water available for building wasters.Rapidly expanding industries which involve more and more complex chemical processes will produce larger volume of liquid wasters, and many of these will contain chemicals which are noxious.To feed our rapidly expanding population, agriculture will have to be intensified.This will involve ever-increasing quantities of agricultural chemicals.From this, it is apparent that drastic steps must be taken immediately to develop corrective measures for the pollution problem.There are two ways by which this pollution problem can be dwindled.The first relates to the treatment of wastes to decrease their pollution hazard.This involves the processing of solid wasters “prior to” disposal and the treatment of liquid wasters, or effluents, to permit the reuse of the water or minimize pollution upon final disposal.A second approach is to develop an economic use for all or a part of the wastes.Farm manure is spread in fields as a nutrient or organic supplement.Effluents from sewage disposal plants are used in some areas both for irrigation and for the nutrients contained.Effluents from other processing plants may also be used as a supplemental source of water.Many industries, such as meat and poultry processing plants, are currently converting former waste products into marketable byproducts.Other industries are exploring potential;economic uses for their waste products.1.The purpose of this passage is _____.A.to acquaint the reader with water pollution problems
B.to alert the reader the dwindling water supply
C.to explain industrial uses of water
D.to demonstrate various uses of water
2.Which of the following points is NOT included in the passage?
A.Expanding industries need larger volume of water.B.Demands for water will go up along with the expanding population.C.Intensive cultivation of land requires more and more chemicals.D.Industrial development includes the simplification of complex chemical processing.3.The word “prior to” in Paragraph 2 probably mean____.A.duringB.afterC.beforeD.beyond
4.The reader can conclude that_____.A.Countries of the world will work together on pollution problems.B.Some industries are now making economic use of wastes
C.Byproducts from wastes lead to a more prosperous marketplace
D.Science is making great progress on increasing water supplies
5.The author gives substance to the passage through the use of ____.A.interviews with authorities in the field of water controls
B.definitions which clarify important terms
C.opinions and personal observations
D.strong arguments and persuasions
内容提示与分析：
这是一篇介绍水污染以及水污染解决办法的文章。全文可以分为两个部分：第一部分主要介绍水污染越来越严重，比如人口剧增使城市污水增加，工业扩大使含有害化学物质的污水增加。为了解决这些问题，必须采取一定的方法；第二部分主要介绍了两个解决方法，第一个方法是处理污水以降低其危害，废水再利用。第二个方法是经济有效的利用污水。比如农业灌溉和提供工业用水。
答案及分析：
1.A
分析：这篇文章主要介绍污水的现状以及治理方法。A包含这层意思；B警告读者要缩减水的供应，原文没有这个意思；C解释水在工业上的应用，太片面；D 演示水的不同用法，文中只是介绍污水的使用。故答案为A.2.D
分析：原文中“Rapidly expanding industries which involve more and more complex chemical processes will produce larger volume of liquid wasters,”刚好与答案D的论述相反，所以文章一定没有包含D这个选项的内容。其他选项在文章中都可以找到。故答案为D。
3.C
分析：按照常理推断，处理污水应该先过滤掉固体物质，然后再对剩下的液体进行处理，所以“prior to”一定是“在„之前”的意思，另外，在文章的第二段的末尾有“minimize pollution upon final disposal”,与前面的“disposal”相对应，应该可以分析出，这个“disposal”是“final”的，所以“prior to”是“在„之前”的意思。故答案为C。
4.B
分析：这几个选项说得都没有错，但是能够从文章中推断出来的只有B。A文章没有提及国家间的合作；C文章指说明副产品可以进入市场，但是不一定会带来市场的繁荣；D文章关于水供给的论述几乎没有，故答案为B。
5.C
分析：从全文来看，作者只是在表达个人的观点以及陈述个人观察的结果，并没有采访专家；也不是在争论驳斥，劝服他人；更不是在界定一个重要的术语，故答案为C。
In the United States during 1992, any family of four with an annual cash income of less than $ 14, 335(before taxes)was considered poor.The dollar amount was called the poverty line, an economic measuring rod devised in 1964.The line was set at three times the amount needed to provide the cheapest nutritionally balanced diet.The poverty line is adjusted annually for inflation.While the poverty line in the United States was more than $ 14, 000, the average annual per-person income in Bangladesh was $ 200, in Ethiopia $ 130, in Haiti $340, and In Mali 4 265.Anyone in those nations with an income of $ 14, 000 would be considered wealthy.During the Great Depression in the United States, when half the population was considered poor, a family with an income at the 1992 poverty line could afford to buy a house, a car, clothing and food.The reality of poverty varies with location and social and political conditions.Poverty basically means a lack of, or an insufficient amount of, the three primary physical needs---food, clothing, and shelter.But for poverty to be recognized, it must exist alongside prosperity.Before the discovery of the New World, the American Indians would not have considered themselves poor, though they lived with only the bare necessities and a few handmade artifacts(人工制品).severity of poverty varies, depending on the economic vitality of the nation in which it occurs.In the modern industrialized societies of Western Europe, North America, and Japan, there are many government services provided to ease poverty---including free medical care and subsidized housing.The homeless of New York City and Los Angeles can usually find some shelter and a mission offering free meals.46.You would be considered poor in America if ____.A.You are out of a job.B.You earn less than three times the amount needed to provide the cheapest diet.C.You earn less than $ 14, 335(before taxes)per year.D.The amount of money you earn is below the current poverty line.47.The average annual cash income per person before taxes in the USA in 1992 was ____.A.more than $ 14, 000 B.$200 C.$14,335 D.about $3,580
48.The purpose of the example of the American Indians given in the 3rd paragraph is to show that poverty is ____.A.absolute B.non-existent C.relative D.never recognized
49.Free medical care and subsidized housing most probably exist in ___ to relieve the poor and the needy.A.Bangladesh B.Haiti C.Canada D.India
50.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.From 1929 to 1933, 50% of the American population lived in poverty.B.Where there is prosperity, there is poverty.C.Poverty basically refers to a lack of clothing, housing and food.D.Anyone with an annual income around the 1992 American poverty line would be considered wealthy.内容提示与分析：
本文主要讲述不同国家不同时期的贫困状况。由于科技水平以及生活水平高低不同，不同的国家，甚至同一个国家，不同时期经济状况不同，贫困线也不一样。答案及分析：
46.A 分析：根据短文第一段的最后两句可知选项C太局限了。因为题目问的是“如果„，在美国你可能被认为是贫穷的”，所以14，335美金并不是唯一的衡量标准，只有D符合题意.47.A 分析：根据第一段第一句的文意，只有C才符合题目的要求，故答案为C。
48.B 分析：根据文章第三段第一句，“贫穷随着当地的社会和政治条件的不同而不同”，只有relative符合题意，故答案为B。
49.C 分析：根据文章最后一段中的In the modern industrialized societies of Western Europe, North America, and Japan, there are many government services provided to ease poverty---including free medical care and subsidized housing.，只有Western Europe(西欧)，North America(北美)和Japan(日本)才提供免费的医疗和补助住房，加拿大在北美，故答案为C。
50.D 分析：从文章第二段中的During the Great Depression in the United States, when half the population was considered poor, a family with an income at the 1992 poverty line could afford to buy a house, a car, clothing and food.可以知道A不对。从文章第三段中的But for poverty to be recognized, it must exist alongside prosperity.，可以知道B不对，从文章第三段中的Poverty basically means a lack of, or an insufficient amount of, the three primary physical needs---food, clothing, and shelter.可以知道C不对，故答案为D。
第二篇：2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案(十一)
2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案十一
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Job letters and resumes must attract the attention of busy readers, who may spend only 60 seconds deciding whether to consider you further.This article gives you the tools to write a successful letter and resume.“Successful,”of coures, means a letter and resume that will get you an interview.After that, your interpersonal skills will help you land the job.The letter and resume only aim to get you to the next step--the personal interview.Most job letters and resumes still get sent through the mail.However, a growing number of applicants(申请人)use the Interact to apply for jobs.For example, on-line services can place resumes into a bank used by hundreds, perhaps thousands, of companies.The resumes will be scanned with the use of software, which searches for key words that reflect abilities needed for specific jobs and then sends selected resumes to companies.Whether you use on-line techniques like e-mail and resume services or stick with the traditional approach(方式)the same basic writing principles apply.Your letter, no longer than one page, should be specific about the job you seek and your main selling points.The resume--one page or two at most--should simply, specifically, and neatly highlight(强调)your background.41.A successful letter and resume will help you _________.A)gain tools B)get an interview C)make decision D)become attractive
The underlined word “land” in the first paragraph means“_________”.A)obtain B)reach C)plan D)place 43.According to the passage the purpose of writing a job letter and resume is to _________.A)show you interpersonal skills B)get a chance of being interviewed C)attract the attention of busy readers D)let companies know about abilities 44.Most people still send their letters and resumes through ________.A)e-mail B)the Internet C)the on-line service D)traditional mail 45.Which of the following is TRUE according to the basic writing principles mentioned in this passage? A)The job letter should be longer than one page.B)The resume should be longer than two pages.C)The resume should be simple, specific and neat.D)The job letter should include the details of all the background.参考译文
决定你是否值得进一步考虑。本文将为你提供如何书写成功的求职信和工作简历的法宝。当然，“成功”意味着通过你的求职信和工作简历，你将得到面试的机会。之后，你的人际交往能力助你取得工作。写求职信和工作简历的目的是为了能进入下一步，即参加面式。
大多数求职信和工作简历是邮寄的，但越来越多的申请人利用因特网来求职。比如，在线服务将工作简历存入成千上万家公司共用的数据库。利用软件扫描工作简历，找到某一职位所需个人才能的关键词，而后将选出的工作简历发往相应的各家公司。
无论你是使用网络技术(如电子邮件或在线简历服务)还是仍然使用传统手段，同样适用这一写作原则，即：你的求职信不要超过一页纸，主要谈你要申请的工作和本人的主要卖点;工作简历，一页纸或最多两页纸，主要简明地、条理清楚地、着重介绍你的工作经历。
答案及精解
41.【答案精解】B。细节题。从文章第一段末The letter and resume only aim to get you to the next step-the personal interview可知，求职信和工作简历的目的是争得面试的机会。故选B。
42.【答案精解】A。释义题。考查land在文中的词义。我们知道人们参加面试的目的是获得工作，可以得出land做动词讲时与obtain同义。reach到达，plan计划，place放置。
43.【答案精解】B。推理题。从第一段末The letter and resume only aim to get you to the next step-the personal interview中可以推知，写求职信和工作简历的目的是争得面试的机会。
44.【答案精解】D。推理题。文章第二段给出了发送求职信和工作简历的两种方式：邮寄和因特网。由Most job letters and resumes still get sent through the mail可知大多数求职信和工作简历仍然是通过传统方式邮寄的。
45.【答案精解】C。判断题。选项A求职信长于一页，与文中要求“不要超过一页纸”相悖;选项B工作简历长于两页纸，与文中要求“一页纸或最多两页纸”相悖;选项D工作简历包括所有背景的详细信息，与文中要求“simply，specifically”相悖。故正确答案为C。
questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A),B), C)and D).You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.In Shanghai, a growing number of foreign-funded banks are looking for local people to fill executive positions(行政主管的岗位)rather than people from their own countries as they did in the past.U.S.-based Citibank(花旗银行)put a job announcement in a local newspaper last week calling for executive trainees.It was part of Citibank' s business plan in China to draw local professionals(专业人员).Demand for personal banking services has been on the rise since China joined the World Trade Organization at the end of 2001.The move does not only happen to Citibank.Many other foreign-funded banks in the city have made similar decisions.The U.K.' s Standard Chartered last year employed over 30 graduates from Chinese universities and colleges as executive trainess.They are expected to take up managerial positions at the bank's Shanghai branch after a two-year training program overseas.The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC)has announced it will employ more new graduates in China in the coming year.Local people account for over 92 % of the office workers in its Shanghai operation.36.Citibank used to look for executives for its operations ________.A)in the U.S.B)in Shanghai C)in the U.K.D)in some cities 37.The executive trainees(Line 4, Para.1)are probably those who are A)persons to train other people B)persons to be trained C)executives
38.Banks like Citibank look for local people to fill executive positions because ________.A)there is an increasing demand for personal banking services B)there are more and more local professionals C)China has joined the World Trade Organization D)China has more and more executive trainees 39.HSBC probably is the name of ________.A)some executives B)some local people C)a city D)a bank 40.According to the passage, after they have been employed the Chinese graduates would ________.A)be trained for 2 years in Shanghai B)be sent to overseas for training C)do some work of executives in Shanghai D)take up managerial positions at the branch 参考译文
在上海，越来越多的外资银行正在寻求中国人做行政主管，而不再像从前那样用自己国家的人做行政主管。上周美国的花旗银行在当地的一家报纸上刊登工作公告来招募高级见习管理人员。这是花旗银行在中国当地招募专业人员的商务计划之一。中国自2001年末加入世贸组织以来，对于私人银行服务的需求处于上升趋势。并非只有花旗银行采取了这一措施，上海许多外资银行都做出了同样的决定。英国的渣打银行去年从中国招募了30多名大学毕业生做高级见习管理人员。经过两年的海外培训后，他们有望在上海的分行做管理工作。
上海及香港银行公司已经宣布明年将在中国聘用更多的应届大学毕业生。其在上海的分公司中国人占据了全体员工的92%以上。
答案及精解
36.【答案精解】A。推理题。从文章第一句得知，过去外资银行用自己国家的人做行政主管，而花旗银行属于美国，所以我们可以推断过去花旗银行用美国人做行政主管。
37.【答案精解】B。释义题。本题考查名词trainees的含义。根据文章第一段最后一句They(承前指代executive trainees)are expected to take up managerial posifions at me bank's Shanghai branch after a two-year training program overseas得知。他们被招募来首先要经过培训，所以trainees的意思是“见习生，实习生”，故选B。
38.【答案精解】A。判断题。从文中Demand for personal banking services has been„at the end of 2001可得出选项A为正确答案。而选项C只是造成increasing demand for personal banking services的原因，并非外资银行招募中国员工的直接原因。
39.【答案精解】D。释义题。由第二段句首The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation(HSBC)可知，它是The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation的缩写，所以HSBC是一家银行的名称。
40.【答案精解】B。细节题。从原文第一段句末They ale expected to...after a two-year training program overseas可知，大学毕业生首先要送往国外受训两年，而非留在上海受训，所以A不正确，而C和D则是受训归国之后的事，因此应排除。
第三篇：2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案(六)
2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案六
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.Americans who remember “the good old days” are not alone in complaining about the educational system in this country.Immigrants(移民)complain，too.Lately a German friend was filled with anger when he learned that the mathematics test given to his son on his first day as a college freshman included multiplication and division.Japanese businessmen in Los Angeles send their children to private schools staffed by teachers imported from Japan to learn mathematics at Japanese levels，generally considered at least a year more advanced than the level here.But I wonder：If American education is so poor，why is it that this is still the country of innovation(创新)? When I was 12 in Indonesia，I had to memorize the name of all the world's major cities，from Kabul to Karachi.At the same age，my son，who was brought up by a Californian，thought that Buenos Aires was Spanish for good food.However，unlike children of his age in Asia and Europe，my son had studied creative geography.When he was only 6，he drew a map of the route that he traveled to get to school，including the streets，the traffic signs and the houses that he passed.Dissatisfied American parents forget that in this country their children are able to experiment freely with ideas;without this they will not really be able to think or to believe in themselves.Critics of American education cannot grasp one thing：freedom.America，I think，is the only country that extends even to children the license to freely speak，write and be creative.Our public education certainly is not perfect，but it is a great deal better than any other.I think I have found the answer to my question.16.From the text we learn that_________.A)both Americans and immigrants are dissatisfied with the quality of American education B)the author shares the general idea that American education is worse than education in many other countries C)Japanese schools in America require their American teachers to teach mathematics at Japanese levels
test for his son was too easy.17.Which of the following is NOT true? A)The author most probably was an immigrant from Asia and received some school education there.B)Buenos Aires must be the name of a city，as are Kabul and Karachi.C)Children in other countries are not likely to learn creative geography.D)The knowledge of geography of the author's son shows that American education is poor.18.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A)If children are not allowed to experiment freely with ideas they won't grow up independent and creative.B)Most Americans think the present American educational system is not as good as it used to be.C)Private schools run by Japanese businessmen maintain a higher level than American public schools.D)Americans are more innovative than other people in the world.19.In the last paragraph the author says,“ I have found the answer to my question.” What is the question? A)Is Japanese education better than American education? B)Why do Japanese businessmen send their children to Japanese-staffed schools? C)Why was my son not taught enough geographic knowledge? D)Is American education really worse than education in other countries? 20.What would be the best title for this passage? A)American Education and Education in Foreign countries B)Improvement Needed for American Education C)Freedom to Think— Characteristic of American Education
【答案】
16.A 17.D 18.A 19.D 20.C Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Persons who are overweight should watch their diet carefully in order to lose pounds.The, best way to do this is to start a weight control program.At first it is wise to talk with your doctor.He can advise you of the number of calories(卡路里)you should have in your meals each day.He can tell you about exercising while on your diet.A good rule is to lose slowly.A loss of a pound or two is plenty.Plan meals around foods you know.This means that it is wise to include foods that you are used to and that are part of your regular eating habits.When you have lost the weight you wish, simple items can be added to your diet so that you can maintain the weight you want.While you are dieting, try to build a pattern of eating that you can follow later to maintain your desired weight.When dieting, choose low-calorie foods.Avoid such items as fats, fried food, sweets, cakes, cream and soft drinks.Try to take coffee and tea without sugar or cream.Snacks can be part of your diet.For example, a piece of fruit or a simple dessert saved from mealtime can be eaten between meals.Keep busy!This way you will not be tempted to go off the diet.Make full use of opportunities to exercise.Try walking instead of riding whenever possible.Happy dieting!41.What is the main idea of the passage? A)How to diet.B)Why we should diet.C)What we should diet.D)Where we should diet.42.While dieting you should ________.A)choose fried foods B)choose low-calorie food
D)talk to your doctor 43.When you have lost the weight you wish, you can ________.A)have some more simple items in your diet B)eat more and more foods you like C)stop dieting D)tell the doctor what you've done 44.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A)While dieting, you should ask the doctor so that you can lose your weight quickly.B)Plan meals means to have some foods you like and take them as your daily eating habits.C)When you have lost your weight, you can have some coffee and tea without sugar or cream.D)As you are dieting, don't forget exercise 45.If you want to start a weight control program, you should ________.A)ask your doctor B)plan meals and choose low-calorie foods C)do some exercise D)all of the above 参考译文
肥胖人士要减肥的话，必须要密切关注自己的饮食。最好的方法就是开始一项体重控制计划。首先，与你的医生讨论这个问题，这是明智之举。他可以建议每天你应该食用的卡路里的数量，他可以告诉你在节食的时候要注意运动。一个很好的方法就是慢慢地减肥，一次减少一两磅就很多了。
用你熟悉的食物计划你的三餐。这就意味着，你的节食计划里应该包括那些你习惯了的、成为你通常饮食习惯一部分的食物。当你达到你希望的重量时，可以将一些简单的食物
以便你能保持你想要的体重。当你节食的时候，试着养成一个以后你还能保持的饮食习惯，从而可以维持你的理想体重。
节食时，要食用低卡路里的食物，不要吃如肥肉、油炸食品、糖果、蛋糕、奶油和软饮料之类的东西。试着喝不带糖和奶油的咖啡或茶。小点心可以是你食谱的一部分。例如，可以在正餐之间吃一片水果或者一份饭后剩下的简单的甜点。
保持忙碌!这样的话你将可以脱离你的食物。充分利用各种锻炼的机会，只要有可能，就要尽量走路而不是开车。节食愉快!答案及精解
41.【答案精解】A。主旨题。文章第一段第一、二句话Persons who are overweight should watch their diet carefully in order to lose pounds.The best way to do this is to start a weight control program点明了本文的主要内容是„the best way to do，即方法问题。
42.【答案精解】B。细节题。从原文第二段'When dieting，choose low-calorie foods.可以找到答案。
43.【答案精解】A。细节题。原文第二段When you have lost the weight you wish，simple items can be added to your diet so that you can maintain the weight you want。减到理想体重以后，就可以吃一些简单的食物。
44.【答案精解】A。判断题。第一段末尾，作者建议A good rule is to lose slowly.A loss of a pound or two is plenty应该慢慢地减肥，选项A，医生会建议你迅速减肥是错误的。
45.【答案精解】D。判断题。文章说，要减肥的话，就要开始减肥计划，并与医生讨论这个问题，计划好三餐饮食，并要加强锻炼。所以A、B、C都是正确答案.Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 through 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A),B), C)or D),You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Interact use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University.Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more bad feelings and loneliness than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations.They expected that the Net would prove socially
and to communicate with others.The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized(推测).Faceless, bodiless“virtual”(虚的)communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower.Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.“But it' s important to remember this is not about the technology, it' s about how it is used,”says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study' s sponsors(发起人).”It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.“ 36.What's the finding of the research undertaken at Carnegie Mellon University? A)People spend more time on the Internet now.B)People spend less time with their families and friends now.C)The Net proves socially healthier than television.D)Internet use may cause a drop in psychological health.37.What had the researchers expected before the research? A)The Net may account for the drop in psychological health.B)Internet use may improve social health.C)Internet use has nothing to do with social health.D)Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely.38.Which is not true according to the passage? A)The Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.B)Internet communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation.C)Undeveloped Internet technology causes the drop in psychological health.D)The wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.A)It's necessary to take social factors into account in designing applications and services for technology.B)It's important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology.C)Compared with social factors, the technology itself has more influence on the Internet users.D)No social factors should be considered in applications and services for technology.40.Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A)How to Use the Internet B)Disadvantages of the Internet C)Social Factors and the Internet D)Internet May Cause Bad Feelings 参考译文
根据Carnegie Mellon大学的研究，网络的使用似乎能造成人的心理健康水平下降。历时两年的研究表明，即便是一周只上几个小时网的人也比更不经常上网的人更多地体会到坏心情和孤独感。研究者对这一结果大惑不解，因为这与他们所预料的情况完全相反。因为网络能使人选择信息并与他人交流，所以他们期望网络比电视更能使社会和谐。
研究者推测，网络的使用减少了可用于与家人及朋友相处的时间，这一事实可能是造成心理健康下降的原因。不见面而且无形的虚拟交流在心理满足方面比不上真实对话，而且通过虚拟交流建立的关系更肤浅。另一个可能性是网络使用者可以接触更宽广的世界反而对自己的生活感到不满。
研究的发起人之一，英特尔心理学家Christine Riley说：“要记得有一点很重要：这并非技术的错，而是人们怎样利用它。它确实暗示出在如何设计技术应用和技术服务方面考虑社会因素的必要性。”
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36.【答案精解】D。细节题。从第一句Internet use appears to cause a drop in psychological health，according to research at Carnegie Mellon University我们可以得出研究的结果是网络造成人的心理健康下降。
【答案精解】B。细节题。从文章中第二段最后一句They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television可得出B为正确答案。
38.【答案精解】C。判断题。对照原文，只有选项C没有被提及，其他三项在原文中都可找到。A项源自第二段最后一句，B项与第三段第二句相对应，D项源自第三段最后一句。
39.【答案精解】A。细节题。在文章中Christine Riley所说的话“It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”可以直接得出答案。
40.【答案精解】D。主旨题。文章的中心思想是网络给人造成的坏心情及产生这一结果的原因，所以最佳标题是“网络可能导致坏心情”。
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.A house is the most expensive thing most people will ever buy.Very few people have enough money of their own to buy a home, so they have to borrow money from a bank.Borrowing money from a bank to buy a house is called “take a mortgage(抵押).” The bank usually lends money or gives a mortgae for twenty-five years.Houses are so expensive that many people nowadays have to borrow as much as $ 50 000.In other words, they will have a $ 50 000 mortgage.How can you get a mortgage? When you find a house you like, you go to a bank.The bank will research you financial(金融的)history and decide if.they think you are a good risk.They will want to know what kind of job you have, what kind of salary you make, and how long you have had the job.They will also want to know how much money you have.In addition, the banks will require a down payment.Depending on which state you live in, the bank may require as much as 30% of the-price of the house as a down payment.The bank will then lend you the rest of the money to buy the house.Many people are never able to buy a house because they cannot save enough money for the down payment.41.What does a house mean in the United States? A)It is a dream which many people can hardly realize.B)It is so expensive that many people cannot really buy them.C)It is the most important property that many people try to buy.D)It doesn't belong to people if they can't borrow money from the bank.If American people borrow money from the bank for 25 years, this means that the person who borrows A)has twenty-five years to pay back the money B)has more than twenty-five years to pay back the money C)has less than twenty-five years to pay back the money D)has about twenty-five years to pay back the money 43.What does“down payment“ refer to in the passage? A)Money borrowed from a bank as a mortgage.B)Money paid to a bank before the mortgages is given.C)Interest received by a person who borrows money as the mortgages.D)Interest charged by a bank on a mortgage.44.Which is not one of the things researched by a bank? A)How much money the borrower owns.B)What salary the borrower makes.C)What kind of job the borrower has.D)What kind of house the borrower lives in.45.The most suitable title for this passage would be _______.A)How to Save Money on the House B)How to Borrow Money from a Bank C)How to Take a Mortgage D)How to Buy a House 参考译文
房子是大多数人将要购买的最昂贵的物品。很少有人自己有足够的钱来购房，因而人们不得不从银行贷款。从银行借钱购房被称为“作抵押”。银行通常的借款期或抵押期可达25年。当前房价如此之高，以至人们的借款额高达50 000美元。换句话说，他们将有50 000美元的抵押款。
?找到自己喜欢的房子后，到一家银行去。银行会审查你的金融纪录，而后决定你是否是一个风险较小的人。他们要了解你的工作类型，薪水收入，以及工作年限。他们还要了解你有多少钱。此外，银行还要求付首付款。根据所居住的不同的州，银行可能要求房价的30%作为首付款，而后银行将借给你购房所需的剩余部分款项。许多人因攒不到足够的钱付首付款，从而就根本没有能力购房。
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41.【答案精解】C。细节题。从第一句A house is the most expensive thing most people will ever buy我们可以得知.房子是人们所要购置的最重要的财产。A、B两项都提到买房子的不可能性，与文章中的抵押贷款从而购房相悖。D项过于绝对化，并不是所有的人都必须通银行贷款才买得起房子。
42.【答案精解】A。细节题。从文章第一段The bank Usually lends money or gives a mortgage for twenty-five years得出银行的借期是25年，是一准确的数字，而不是多于、少于或大约25年。
43.【答案精解】B。释义题。从“down payment“ 的后一句话The bank will then lend you the rest of the money to buy the house可以推知“down payment” 是在取得贷款之前自己先支付的那部分款项，即首付款。
44.【答案精解】D。细节题。题干询问的是银行查询的内容，集中在文章第二段，可以用对比排除的方法得出答案。A、B、C三项文章都有提及，剩下的一项即为正确答案。
45.【答案精解】C。主旨题。文章第一段由购房展开，引出了在当前房价高的形势下，人们购房所采用的方式——抵押贷款。并于第二段展开说明如何进行抵押贷款。故其主旨在于说明如何抵押贷款。所以文章标题可能是“如何获得抵押贷款"。D项如何购房的标题太大了.超出了文章所覆盖的范围。
Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.Whole life is permanent insurance protection that protects you for your whole life, from the day you purchase the policy until you die, as long as you pay the premiums(保险费).Whole life can be a solid foundation.Upon this foundation you can build a long-term financial plan, because it guarantees lifetime protection for your family or business.Whole life insurance provides basic insurance protection, plus Mortgage protection, Estate preservation, Retirement funding, Charitable giving, Business needs...to protect your family or business in the event of your death.Generally after the first year, the policy begins to increase cash value.The amount of cash value in your policy usually increases every year.This money can be used to help purchase a home, fund a child's education, add to retirement income, or for any other purpose.You may also choose to leave it in the policy and allow it to grow.A whole life policy can earn dividends.Dividends are determined by the company' s board of directors each year and are.not guaranteed.When a dividend is payable, you may choose to take it in cash, use it to buy more insurance or to pay or reduce your premiums.When you die, the company will pay your beneficiaries the death benefit, usually the face amount of the policy plus any dividend.This money is generally received by the beneficiaries free from income tax.41.What is whole life insurance? A)It's permanent insurance protection from the day you were born until you die.B)It's permanent insurance protection that protects you for your whole life, from the day you buy it until you die.C)It's insurance protection for your whole family members.D)It's income protection insurance.42.What can whole life insurance do for you? A)It only provides basic insurance protection.B)It provides Mortgage protection and Estate preservation.C)It offers Retirement funding, Charitable giving, Business needs.D)It not only offers basic insurance protection, but also provides Mortgage protection, Estate preservation, Retirement funding, Charitable giving and Business needs.43.According to the passage, who will help you determine an amount of insurance needed?
B)Nobody except yourself.C)Your family members.D)Your lawyer.44.The word“policy”in the fifth paragraph probably means ________.A)政策 B)保险 C)彩票 D)策略，方法
45.When you die, the death benefits of your life insurance will ________.A)be lost B)be paid to your beneficiaries C)be possessed by the insurance company D)will be given to the government 参考译文
终身人寿保险是一种永久保险保护，只要你支付保险费，它就可以保护你的整个一生，从你购买保险的那天开始直至你的死亡。
终身人寿保险是一个稳固的基础。因为它向你的家庭和企业提供毕生的保护，因此，你可以在这个基础之上建立长期的财政计划。
终身人寿保险提供基本的保险保护，外加：抵押保护、房产维护、退休基金、福利捐赠、企业需求等。
人寿保险代理将会协助你确定，在你死亡以后，为了保护你的家人或者企业所需的保险金额。
通常在第一年之后，保险单就会开始增加现金价值。你的保单中的现金数量通常每年都会增长。这些资金可以用来购买房屋，投资孩子的教育，增加到退休收入中或者用于其他用途。你也可以让它存在保险单中继续增值。
是有保障的。如果红利应该得到偿付，那么你可以选择拿现金用它来购买更多的保险或者支付和减少你的保险费的方式把它要回。
如果你不幸死亡，我们公司会向你的受益人支付死亡抚恤金，它通常是保险面额外加任何可能的红利。这些资金通常是由受益人享用的，它们都不需要付所得税。
答案及精解
41.【答案精解】B。细节题。从原文第一段第一句话Whole life is permanent insurance protection that protects you for your whole life，from the day you purchase the policy until you die，可以得知，终身人寿保险期限是从你购买保险的那天开始直至死亡之日的。
42.【答案精解】D。细节题。第三段开始连着的两个段落，说明了终身人寿保险的作用，包括提供basic insurance protection，Mortgage protection，Estate preservation，Retirement funding，Charitable giving，Business needs等六项。
43.【答案精解】A。细节题。从第五段A life insurance agent will help you determine an amount of insurance needed...可以找到答案。
44.【答案精解】B。释义题。本文是讲保险方面的内容，通过上下文提示，可以判断policy在这里的意思是“保险单”。
45.【答案精解】B。细节题。最后一段When you die，the company will pay your beneficiaries the death benefit，说明在投保人死后，保险公司把死亡抚恤金交给受益人。
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.A fire drill is，to put it mildly，an inconvenient exercise at the best of times.A fire drill at 2：00 in the morning in terrible weather conditions，like the one we had on Thursday night and Friday morning last，is incomparably more inconvenient.This is why writing this note to thank you all most sincerely for your excellent co-operation and the spirit with which you endured the inconvenience.A fire drill is not an idle exercise.It is an extremely serious one and can，in fact，save lives in the long run.Last week fire drill has already reyealed a number of important things regarding fire precautions in the Hall.For instance，there seem to exit a number of “deaf spots” in the Hall，namely，the two rooms in Purser House and some rooms in the Bottom corridor.I have no reason to doubt that residents from these areas could not hear the alarm.I shall request an immediate examination of this problem.I should，also，remind you that it is a requirement that fire drills should be regularly carried out(at least two in every one year)and each resident should be made fully aware of this and obliged to take part.All residents must take fire precautions with the seriousness they deserve.Failure to do so can result bin fines and expulsion(驱逐)from the Hall.Thank you again for your co-operation.1.The last fire drill caused much more inconvenience because_________.A)it was in bad weather B)there were “deaf spots” C)a big fire started D)it was at the weekend 2.The phrase “in the long run”(L.2，Part.2)means_________.A)effectively B)endlessly C)eventually D)efficiently 3.Some people did not make their appearance at the last drill because_______.A)they were deaf B)they could not hear the alarm C)nobody waked them up D)they refused to leave their rooms 4.Afire drill is extremely important according to the writer for_________.A)it is a good physical exercise B)it cultivates people's endurance C)it is a legal requirement D)it can save lives in case of a fire 5.Which of the following was NOT stated by the author? A)A fire drill is very important and useful.B)The last fire drill received inactive co-operation from the residents.C)Those who do not take fire precautions will be fined and driven out.D)It has been made a rule that fire drills will be performed regularly.【答案】
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.B
第四篇：2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案(九)
2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案九
Broadband technology is seen as the key to the new digital economy.In this rapidly changing world, media and technology information Can be sent via phone calls and downloads like music, graphics, business information or films.The simpler the information, the smaller the package and the narrower the bandwidth needed to deliver it.Broadband is used for high speed Internet connections at a fixed monthly rate.It turns an exciting telephone line into a high speed digital line capable of carrying data up to 40 times conventional modem speeds.Any download is available at the click of a mouse-there is no dial-up as there is with standard Internet Service Providers.For home owners and families there are many advantages.One of the most important is simultaneous(同时的)access to both telephone lines and the Internet.No queses and no delay.For businesses, broadband can impove customer relations and provide direct access to corporate e-malls and databases.Entire operations can go online.1.The function that broadband technology has on the new digital economy is ________.A)further B)critical C)costly D)global 2.How much does a user pay if he has broadband technology installed? A)It depends On the length of time.B)It depends on the times of dial-up.C)He pays at a fixed monthly rate.D)He pays a lot of money.________.A)at up to forty times of ordinary speed B)much more faster C)at a high speed D)within a second 4.Who can take advantage of the broadband technology according to the passage? A)Family members.B)College students.C)Both home owners and businessmen.D)Only businessmen and their partners.5.With the broadband technology companies can have all their operations done A)during the work days.B)during the whole week C)online D)offline 参考译文
宽带技术被视作新的数字经济的关键所在。
在高速发展的社会，像音乐、图表、商务信息或电影之类的传媒和技术信息可以通过电话和下载的方式进行传播。
信息越简单，下载包就越小，所需用以传输的带宽就越窄。
宽带每月收取固定的费用，提供网际间的高速连接。它将电话线转化为传输数据速度可达通常调解器40倍的高速数字接线。
因为拥有标准网络服务提供商，无需拨打电话号码，只需轻轻一点鼠标，各种下载即成可能。
不会延误。
对于商务来说，宽带能改进客户关系，并提供公司邮件和数据库的直接查询。整个操作都可在网上进行。
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1.【答案精解】B。推理题。从文中Broadband technology is seen as the key to the new digital economy.宽带技术被看作新数字经济的关键所在。可推断出宽带技术在新数字经济中发挥了至关重要的作用。
2.【答案精解】C。细节题。从文章第三段句首Broadband is used for high speed Internet connections at a fixed monthly rate可以得出，使用者每月所付宽带费是固定的，即at a fixed monthly rate。
3.【答案精解】A。细节题。从文章中„capable of carrying data up to 40 times conventional modem speeds得知新的传播方式是通常的四十倍。
4.【答案精解】C。推理题。文章倒数第二段介绍了宽带对家庭的好处，而文章倒数第一段介绍了宽带对商务的好处，从而可以推出宽带对家庭用户和商务用户都有利。
5.【答案精解】C。细节题。从文章最后一句Entire operations Can go online“整个操作都可在网上进行”一句即可得出答案。
Packaging is a very important form of advertising.A package can sometimes motivate people to buy products.For example, a little child might ask for a breakfast food contained in a box with a picture of a TV character.The child is more interested in the picture than in breakfast food.Pictures for children to color or cut out, games printed on a package, or a small gift inside a box also motivate many children to buy products-or to ask their parents to buy for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing.Food products sold in reusable containers are examples of this.Although a similar product in plain container might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish, because they believe the container is free.However, the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product.The size of a package also motivates a buyer.Maybe the package has“Economy Size”or“Family Size”printed on it.This suggests that the larger size has the most product for the least money.But that is not always true.To find it out, a buyer has to know how the product is sold and the price of the basic unit.the important thing for any buyer to remember is that a package is often an advertisement.The words and pictures do not tell the whole story.Only the product inside can do that.1.“A buyer will get something for nothing”in paragraph 2 may probably mean ________.A)a buyer will not get what he pays for B)a buyer will get more than what he pays for C)a buyer will get something useful free of charge D)a buyer will get more but pay less 2.From the pasage we know the buyer pays more attention to ________.A)the size of a container B)a container with attractive picture C)a well-designed container D)a plain container with low cost 3.What suggestion does the writer give in the passage? A)It's not good to buy the product which is sold in a glass or dish.B)The quality of a container has nothing to do with the quality of the product.C)The best choice for a buyer is to buy a product in a plain package.D)A buyer should buy what he needs most rather than a well-designed package.4.Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage? A)In fact glasses or dishes used for packaging do not cost money at all.B)“Family Size”printed on the package means that it is rather economic.C)To a child, even to an adult, the form is far more important than the content.D)Words and pictures written on the package are thought to be an advertisement.5.What do you think is the best title for the passage? A)How to Package a Product.C)How to Sell Product.D)How to Attract More Buyers.参考译文
包装是广告的一个非常重要的部分。一个好的包装有时会促使人们购买某种产品，例如，一个小孩子可能会因为包装盒子上印有一个电视演员的图片而要买那份早餐食品，小孩子对图片的兴趣远远大于他对早餐的兴趣。一些供小孩子涂色或者剪切的图片，包装上印刷的游戏，盒子中装着的小礼物同样会促使许多小孩购买产品——或者叫他们的父母为他们买。
有些包装显示，有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。那些包装在可重复使用的容器中的食物产品就是例证。尽管装在一个普通容器中的同样的产品价钱要低一些，但是，因为人们认为包装是免费的，所以他们通常还是更喜欢购买装在可重复利用的玻璃器皿中的产品。然而，包装的成本是计算在产品的成本中的。
包装的尺寸同样也会促使人购买。包装上可能印有“经济型”或者“家庭型”，这表明大号的包装产品最多，而价格最低。但是事实上这并不总是对的，要看是否真是这样，买者要知道该产品是怎么出售的，每单位卖多少钱。
包装上的信息应该可以提供一些答案。但是对于任何一个买家来说，最重要的事情是要记住，包装就是广告。包装上的词和图片并不是事情的全部，只有里面的产品才是。
答案及精解
1.【答案精解】A。推理题。这句话的意思是“有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。”隐藏的意思是他们只看包装不看实物，是物非所值的购物方式。只有选项A是表达的这种意思，其他几个选项意思近似。
2.【答案精解】C。推理题。整篇文章讲的是包装就是广告。包装诱惑人进行购买，为什么人们会购买呢，主要是因为人们对好的包装感兴趣，通常认为他们是免费的。
3.【答案精解】D。推理题。最后一段，作者提示读者The words and pictures do not tell the whole story.Only the product inside Call do that.也就是说不要太相信广告词和图，要看产品本身。
4.【答案精解】A。判断题。第二段最后一句However，the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product，说明所有包装的成本都是算入产品价格的，选项A说包装的玻璃碟子不花钱，这是不正确的。
【答案精解】A。主旨题。本文是讲包装让购物者产生购物冲动的问题，它包含了两层意思，一是对于消费者来说，要注意不要只看包装不看内容;二是对于卖家来说，就是要注意如何包装产品了。因此A更符合这篇文章的标题。
Dear Mr.Peterson, With our visit to France coming to an end , we are leaving for China soon.On the moment of leaving, I feel very pleased to write to you, on behalf of my fellows and in my own name as well, to express to you our deep thankfulness for the hospitality(款待)that you have given us during the short stay in France.I am sure that this visit will be helpful to the further development and strengthening of our cooperation(合作)in the area of medicine.My fellows and I are all looing forward to the opportunity of meeting you in China in the near future, so that both sides could examine once again how we might work more closely together in order to make the relation between us a step forward.Meanwhile, please accept our best wishes for your good health and success in your career.Yours sincerely,(Signature)1.Do you know what the letter is about? It is a letter of _____________________________________.2.Where will Mr.Peterson return according to the letter? He will return to _____________________________________.3.What is the purpose of the writer during the short stay? He will be ready to give his cooperation to _________________________.4.They will win cooperation in _____________________________________.5.The writer wishes to meet Mr.peterson next time in _______________________.参考译文
亲爱的派特森先生，我们在法国的参观已告结束，即将返回中国。
盛情款待表达由衷的谢意。我相信这次参观有助于进一步促进和加强我们在医药领域的合作。
我和我的同事们期待着能很快在中国与你会面，以便双方再次商榷如何更加密切的合作，以推动我们之间的关系再上一个台阶。
同时请接受我们美好的祝愿，祝你身体健康，事业成功。你的朋友(签名)答案及精解
1.【答案精解】thanks for hospitality。从原文to express to you our deep thankfulness for the hospitality可以得到答案。
2.【答案精解】China。从原文we are leaving for China soon可以得到答案。3.【答案精解】Mr.Peterson。这封信是写给Mr.Peterson的，所以我们推断Mr.Peterson是合作的对象。
4.【答案精解】the area of medicine。从原文and strengthening of our cooperation(合作)in the area of medicine可以得到答案。
5.【答案精解】China。从原文My fellows and I are all looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you in China，其中you指的就是Mr.Peterson，从而可以得到答案。
Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1through 5.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A),B), C)or D),You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Interact use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University.Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more bad feelings and loneliness than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed.Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations.They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized(推测).Faceless, bodiless“virtual”(虚的)communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower.Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.“But it' s important to remember this is not about the technology, it' s about how it is used,”says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study' s sponsors(发起人).“It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.” 1.What's the finding of the research undertaken at Carnegie Mellon University? A)People spend more time on the Internet now.B)People spend less time with their families and friends now.C)The Net proves socially healthier than television.D)Internet use may cause a drop in psychological l health.2.What had the researchers expected before the research? A)The Net may account for the drop in psychological health.B)Internet use may improve social health.C)Internet use has nothing to do with social health.D)Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely.3.Which is not true according to the passage? A)The Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.B)Internet communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation.C)Undeveloped Internet technology causes the drop in psychological health.D)The wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.A)It's necessary to take social factors into account in designing applications and services for technology.B)It's important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology.C)Compared with social factors, the technology itself has more influence on the Internet users.D)No social factors should be considered in applications and services for technology.5.Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A)How to Use the Internet B)Disadvantages of the Internet C)Social Factors and the Internet D)Internet May Cause Bad Feelings 参考译文
根据Carnegie Mellon大学的研究，网络的使用似乎能造成人的心理健康水平下降。历时两年的研究表明，即便是一周只上几个小时网的人也比更不经常上网的人更多地体会到坏心情和孤独感。研究者对这一结果大惑不解，因为这与他们所预料的情况完全相反。因为网络能使人选择信息并与他人交流，所以他们期望网络比电视更能使社会和谐。
研究者推测，网络的使用减少了可用于与家人及朋友相处的时间，这一事实可能是造成心理健康下降的原因。不见面而且无形的虚拟交流在心理满足方面比不上真实对话，而且通过虚拟交流建立的关系更肤浅。另一个可能性是网络使用者可以接触更宽广的世界反而对自己的生活感到不满。
研究的发起人之一，英特尔心理学家Christine Riley说：“要记得有一点很重要：这并非技术的错，而是人们怎样利用它。它确实暗示出在如何设计技术应用和技术服务方面考虑社会因素的必要性。”
答案及精解
1.【答案精解】D。细节题。从第一句Internet use appears to cause a drop in psychological health，according to research at Carnegie Mellon University我们可以得出研究的结果是网络造成人的心理健康下降。
【答案精解】B。细节题。从文章中第二段最后一句They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television可得出B为正确答 案。
3.【答案精解】C。判断题。对照原文，只有选项C没有被提及，其他三项在原文中都可找到。A项源自第二段最后一句，B项与第三段第二句相对应，D项源自第三段最后一句。
4.【答案精解】A。细节题。在文章中Christine Riley所说的话“It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.”可以直接得出答案。
5.【答案精解】D。主旨题。文章的中心思想是网络给人造成的坏心情及产生这一结果的原因，所以最佳标题是“网络可能导致坏心情”。
If you look closely at some of the early copies of the Declaration of Independence, beyond the flourished signature of John Hancock and the other 55 men who signed it, you will also find the name of one woman, Mary Katherine Goddard.It was she, a Baltimore printer, who published the first official copies of the Declaration, the first copies that included the names of its signers and therefore heralded(宣布，预示)the support of all thirteen colonies.Mary Goddard first got into printing at the age of twenty-four when her brother opened a printing shop in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1762.When her proceeded to get into trouble with his partners and creditors, it was Mary Goddard and her mother who were left to run the shop.In 1765 they began publishing The Providence Gazette, a weekly newspaper.Similar problems seemed to follow her brother as he opened businesses in Philadelphia and again in Baltimore.Each time Ms.Goddard was brought in to run the newspapers.After starting Baltimore’s first newspaper, The Maryland Journal, in 1773, her brother went broke trying to organize a colonial postal service.While he was in debtor’s prison, Mary Katherine Goddard’s name appeared in the newspaper’s masthead(报头)for the first time.When the Continental Congress fled there from Philadelphia in 1776, it commissioned Ms.Goddard to print the first official version of the Declaration of Independence in January 1777.After printing the documents, she herself paid the post riders to deliver the Declaration throughout the colonies.During the American Revolution, Mary Goddard continued to publish Baltimore’s only newspaper, which one historian claimed was “second to none among the colonies.” She was also the city’s postmaster from 1775 to 1789---appointed by Benjamin Franklin –and is considered to be the first woman to hold a federal position.46.With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?
A.The accomplishment of a female publisher.B.The weaknesses of the newspaper industry.C.The rights of a female publisher.D.The publishing system in colonial America.47.Mary Goddard’s name appears on the Declaration of Independence because____.A.She helped write the original document
B.She published the document
C.She paid to have the document printed
D.Her brother was in prison
48.According to the passage, Mary Goddard first became involved in publishing when she ____.A.was appointed by Benjamin Franklin
B.signed the Declaration of Independence
C.took over her brother’s printing shop
D.moved to Baltimore
49.The word “there” in paragraph 3 refers to____.A.the colonies
B.the print shop
C.Baltimore
D.Providence
50.It can be inferred from the passage that Mary Goddard was ____.A.an accomplished businesswoman
B.extremely wealthy
C.a member of the Continental Congress
D.a famous writer
内容提示与分析：
作为《独立宣言》重签名的唯一女性，玛丽为美国的独立做出了独特的贡献。本文叙述了她一生的经历从偶然进入出版界道到创办巴尔的摩的第一份报纸，从勇敢的印刷第一份官方版本的《独立宣言》到美国历史上首位拥有联邦公职的女性，这些无不显示了她超人的能力与远见，纵览她一生的奋斗史，她的确无愧于“殖民地中第一人”的赞誉。答案与分析： 56.A 分析：本题考察了对全文的理解。开始从独立宣言的签名引出了玛丽的不平凡，然后介绍她创办报纸，印刷《独立宣言》，最后担任市邮政局局长。文章并没有介绍权力。出版系统的状况，也没有介绍出版工业的状况，故答案为A.57.B 分析：本题有些隐蔽性。原文第二段最后说While he was in debtor’s prison, Mary Katherine Goddard’s name appeared in the newspaper’s masthead(报头)for the first time.这说明在弟弟入狱后，她代替他继续经营报业，所以应选B，文章根本没有谈到撰写文章，付钱等事，所以A, C不符合题意，而D没有发掘出背后的信息。故答案为B。58.C 分析：答案为第二段最后一句话，由for the first time可以知道答案，A, B所提到的事是在后期才做的，所以不合适，故答案为C。59.C 分析：由第一段可以知道，玛丽印刷《独立宣言》，由第二段可以知道，他的印刷工作都在巴而的摩进行。A, B, D在文中都没有提到。故答案为C。60.A 分析：第一段只是提到她是签名人之一，并没有说她是议员，所以C不对，也不能确定她是不是有钱，有名。从她的行为和成就看，可以肯定的是：她是一位取得了巨大成就的商业女性，故答案为A.
第五篇：2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案(一)
2014年成人英语阅读理解练习及答案一
Passage 1 Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used.Americans have little concern for “rank”, especially socially.Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank;it makes them feel uncomfortable.Many Americans even find the terms “Mr.”, “Mrs” or “Miss” too formal.People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names.“Don't call me Mrs Smith.Just call me Sally.” Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance.However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more formal.Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone.Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: “ Mary Smith, this is John Jones.” In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady “Mary” or “Miss Smith”.Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead.You have a choice: if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to you own custom.1.In the first paragraph the author tells us that A.Americans do not talk about rank, especially socially B.Americans feel uncomfortable when talking about rank C.Americans tae interests in social customs D.Americans don't care much about social rank 2.According to the passage, most Americans feel when they are treated especially respectfully owing to their age or social rank.A.sick B.sorry C.uneasy D.embarrassed 3.Which of the following statements in NOT true? A.The way names are used in America is different from those of other countries.B.Many Americans are used to being called by their first names.D.When you talk to people in the United States, you have to use their first names.4.If an American lady say “Don't call me Mrs Smith, just call me Sally.” that shows A.she is not a married woman B.she prefers to be called “Sally” C.she is not Mrs Smith D.she likes to be more formal 5.The passage you've just read would most likely be found in a A.guide-book for tourists B.book about American history C.notice D.short story PASSAGE 1 美国与其他国家社会习俗的一个显着不同是名字的使用方式。美国人很少关注“级别”，特别是在社交方面。多数美国人不想因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬。这种特别的尊敬会让他们感到局促不安。很多美国人甚至认为称呼“先生”、“女士”和“小姐”过于正式。他们无论年长或者年少可能更愿意别人称他们的名字。“不要称呼我史密斯女士，就叫我萨利好了。”只称呼名字常常意味着友好和接纳。但是如果只称呼名字你会感到不安，正式一些是完全可以接受的。只要微笑着说过一会儿你会称呼名字，但是第一次见面你习惯于比较正式的称呼。
通常介绍时会同时使用姓和名：“玛丽·史密斯，这位是约翰·琼斯。”在这种情况下，你可以自由决定称呼这位女士“玛丽”还是“史密斯小姐”。你们有时会以称呼对方的姓开始交谈，不久其中一人或两人同时开始称呼名字。你可以选择：如果你不想这么快就称呼名字，没有人会认为你按照自己的习惯继续称呼姓氏是不礼貌的。答案解析：
1.D 第一段讲道美国人很少关注“级别”，特别是在社交方面。多数美国人不想因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬。这种特别的尊敬会让他们感到局促不安。比较四个选项，D的意思最准确、最符合原文。
2.C 第一段原文提到 多数美国人因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬时会感到局促不安。所以选C。“uncomfortable” 在本文中应该理解为“局促不安的”（ill at ease;uneasy）.D 第一段结尾提到 如果只称呼名字你会感到不安，正式一些是完全可以接受的。只要微笑着说过一会儿你会称呼名字，但是第一次见面你习惯于比较正式的称呼。所以与美国人谈话并不一定必须（have to）称呼名字。
4.B 从引文的上下文中可以推断出 “Mrs.Smith”是比较正式的称呼，而美国人更喜欢直接称呼名字。所以选择 B 5.A 本文主要介绍美国的社会习俗or to ask their parents to buy for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing.Food products sold in reusable containers are examples of this.Although a similar product in plain container might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish, because they believe the container is free.However, the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product.The size of a package also motivates a buyer.Maybe the package has“Economy Size”or“Family Size”printed on it.This suggests that the larger size has the most product for the least money.But that is not always true.To find it out, a buyer has to know how the product is sold and the price of the basic unit.The information on the package should provide some answers.But the important thing for any buyer to remember is that a package is often an advertisement.The words and pictures do not tell the whole story.Only the product inside can do that.25.“A buyer will get something for nothing”in paragraph 2 may probably mean ________.A)a buyer will not get what he pays for
B)a buyer will get more than what he pays for
C)a buyer will get something useful free of charge
D)a buyer will get more but pay less
26.From the pasage we know the buyer pays more attention to ________.A)the size of a container
B)a container with attractive picture
C)a well-designed container
D)a plain container with low cost
27.What suggestion does the writer give in the passage?
A)It's not good to buy the product which is sold in a glass or dish.B)The quality of a container has nothing to do with the quality of the product.C)The best choice for a buyer is to buy a product in a plain package.D)A buyer should buy what he needs most rather than a well-designed package.28.Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?
A)In fact glasses or dishes used for packaging do not cost money at all.B)“Family Size”printed on the package means that it is rather economic.C)To a child, even to an adult, the form is far more important than the content.D)Words and pictures written on the package are thought to be an advertisement.29.What do you think is the best title for the passage?
A)How to Package a Product.B)How to Make an Advertisement.C)How to Sell Product.D)How to Attract More Buyers.参考译文
包装是广告的一个非常重要的部分。一个好的包装有时会促使人们购买某种产品，例如，一个小孩子可能会因为包装盒子上印有一个电视演员的图片而要买那份早餐食品，小孩子对图片的兴趣远远大于他对早餐的兴趣。一些供小孩子涂色或者剪切的图片，包装上印刷的游戏，盒子中装着的小礼物同样会促使许多小孩购买产品——或者叫他们的父母为他们买。有些包装显示，有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。那些包装在可重复使用的容器中的食物产品就是例证。尽管装在一个普通容器中的同样的产品价钱要低一些，但是，因为人们认为包装是免费的，所以他们通常还是更喜欢购买装在可重复利用的玻璃器皿中的产品。然而，包装的成本是计算在产品的成本中的。
包装的尺寸同样也会促使人购买。包装上可能印有“经济型”或者“家庭型”，这表明大号的包装产品最多，而价格最低。但是事实上这并不总是对的，要看是否真是这样，买者要知道该产品是怎么出售的，每单位卖多少钱。
包装上的信息应该可以提供一些答案。但是对于任何一个买家来说，最重要的事情是要记住，包装就是广告。包装上的词和图片并不是事情的全部，只有里面的产品才是。
答案及精解
25.【答案精解】A。推理题。这句话的意思是“有的购买者买一件东西，却什么也不图。”隐藏的意思是他们只看包装不看实物，是物非所值的购物方式。只有选项A是表达的这种意思，其他几个选项意思近似。
26.【答案精解】C。推理题。整篇文章讲的是包装就是广告。包装诱惑人进行购买，为什么人们会购买呢，主要是因为人们对好的包装感兴趣，通常认为他们是免费的。
27.【答案精解】D。推理题。最后一段，作者提示读者The words and pictures do not tell the whole story.Only the product inside Call do that.也就是说不要太相信广告词和图，要看产品本身。
28.【答案精解】A。判断题。第二段最后一句However，the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product，说明所有包装的成本都是算入产品价格的，选项A说包装的玻璃碟子不花钱，这是不正确的。
29.【答案精解】A。主旨题。本文是讲包装让购物者产生购物冲动的问题，它包含了两层意思，一是对于消费者来说，要注意不要只看包装不看内容;二是对于卖家来说，就是要注意如何包装产品了。因此A更符合这篇文章的标题。
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