第一篇：里根第一次就职演说英语全文及听力理解练习和难点注释
Ronald Reagan
First Inaugural Address
delivered 20 January 1981
[AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio.Thank you.Thank you.Senator Hatfield, Mr.Chief Justice, Mr.President, Vice President Bush, Vice President Mondale, Senator Baker, Speaker O’Neill, Reverend Moomaw, and my fellow citizens:
To a few of us here today this is a solemn and most momentous occasion.And, yet, in the history of our nation it is a commonplace occurrence.The orderly transfer of authority as called for in the Constitution routinely takes place as it has for almost two centuries and few of us stop to think how unique we really are.In the eyes of many in the world, this every-four-year ceremony we accept as normal is nothing less than a miracle.Mr.President, I want our fellow citizens to know how much you did to carry on this tradition.By your gracious cooperation in the transition process you have shown a watching world that we are a united people pledged to maintaining a political system which guarantees individual liberty to a greater degree than any other.And I thank you and your people for all your help in maintaining the continuity which is the bulwark of our republic.The business of our nation goes forward.These United States are confronted with an economic affliction of great proportions.We suffer from the longest and one of the worst sustained inflations in our national history.It distorts our economic decisions, penalizes thrift, and crushes the struggling young and the fixed-income elderly alike.It threatens to shatter the lives of millions of our people.Idle industries have cast workers into unemployment, human misery and personal indignity.Those who do work are denied a fair return for their labor by a tax system which penalizes successful achievement and keeps us from maintaining full productivity.But great as our tax burden is, it has not kept pace with public spending.For decades we have piled deficit upon deficit, mortgaging our future and our children’s future for the temporary convenience of the present.To continue this long trend is to guarantee
tremendous social, cultural, political, and economic upheavals.You and I, as individuals, can, by borrowing, live beyond our means, but for only a limited period of time.Why then should we think that collectively, as a nation, we are not bound by that same limitation?
We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow.And let there be no misunderstanding--we’re going to begin to act beginning today.The economic ills we suffer have come upon us over several decades.They will not go away in days, weeks, or months, but they will go away.They will go away because we as Americans have the capacity now, as we have had in the past, to do whatever needs to be done to preserve this last and greatest bastion of freedom.In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem;government is the problem.From time to time we’ve been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people.But if no one among us is capable of governing himself, then who among us has the capacity to govern someone else?
All of us together--in and out of government--must bear the burden.The solutions we seek must be equitable with no one group singled out to pay a higher price.We hear much of special interest groups.Well our concern must be for a special interest group that has been too long neglected.It knows no sectional boundaries, or ethnic and racial divisions, and it crosses political party lines.It is made up of men and women who raise our food, patrol our streets, man our mines and factories, teach our children, keep our homes, and heal us when we’re sick--professionals, industrialists, shopkeepers, clerks, cabbies, and truck drivers.They are, in short, “We the People.” This breed called Americans.Well, this Administration’s objective will be a healthy, vigorous, growing economy that provides equal opportunities for all Americans with no barriers born of bigotry or discrimination.Putting America back to work means putting all Americans back to work.Ending inflation means freeing all Americans from the terror of runaway living costs.All must share in the productive work of this “new beginning,” and all must share in the bounty of a revived economy.With the idealism and fair play which are the core of our system and our strength, we can have a strong and prosperous America
at peace with itself and the world.So as we begin, let us take inventory.We are a nation that has a government--not the other way around.And this makes us special among the nations of the earth.Our Government has no power except that granted it by the people.It is time to check and reverse the growth of government which shows signs of having grown beyond the consent of the governed.It is my intention to curb the size and influence of the Federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the Federal Government and those reserved to the states or to the people.All of us--all of us need to be reminded that the Federal Government did not create the states;the states created the Federal Government.Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it’s not my intention to do away with government.It is rather to make it work--work with us, not over us;to stand by our side, not ride on our back.Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it;foster productivity, not stifle it.If we look to the answer as to why for so many years we achieved so much, prospered as no other people on earth, it was because here in this land we unleashed the energy and individual genius of man to a greater extent than has ever been done before.Freedom and the dignity of the individual have been more available and assured here than in any other place on earth.The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price.It is no coincidence that our present troubles parallel and are proportionate to the intervention and intrusion in our lives that result from unnecessary and excessive growth of Government.It is time for us to realize that we are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams.We're not, as some would have us believe, doomed to an inevitable decline.I do not believe in a fate that will fall on us no matter what we do.I do believe in a fate that will fall on us if we do nothing.So with all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of national renewal.Let us renew our determination, our courage, and our strength.And let us renew our faith and our hope.We have every right to dream heroic dreams.Those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes--they just don’t know where to look.You can see heroes every day going in and out of factory gates.Others, a handful in number, produce enough food to feed all of us and then the world beyond.You meet heroes across a counter--and they’re on both sides of that counter.There are entrepreneurs with faith in themselves and faith in an idea who create new jobs, new wealth and opportunity.There are individuals and families whose taxes support the Government and whose voluntary gifts support church, charity, culture, art, and education.Their patriotism is quiet but deep.Their values sustain our national life.Now I have used the words “they” and “their” in speaking of these heroes.I could say “you” and “your” because I’m addressing the heroes of whom I speak--you, the citizens of this blessed land.Your dreams, your hopes, your goals are going to be the dreams, the hopes, and the goals of this Administration, so help me God.We shall reflect the compassion that is so much a part of your make-up.How can we love our country and not love our countrymen--and loving them reach out a hand when they fall, heal them when they’re sick, and provide opportunity to make them self-sufficient so they will be equal in fact and not just in theory? Can we solve the problems confronting us? Well the answer is an unequivocal and emphatic “Yes.” To paraphrase Winston Churchill, I did not take the oath I’ve just taken with the intention of presiding over the dissolution of the world’s strongest economy.In the days ahead, I will propose removing the roadblocks that have slowed our economy and reduced productivity.Steps will be taken aimed at restoring the balance between the various levels of government.Progress may be slow--measured in inches and feet, not miles--but we will progress.It is time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get government back within its means, and to lighten our punitive tax burden.And these will be our first priorities, and on these principles there will be no compromise.On the eve or our struggle for independence a man who might’ve been one of the greatest among the Founding Fathers, Dr.Joseph Warren, president of the Massachusetts Congress, said to his fellow Americans,“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of.On you depend the fortunes of America.You are to decide the important
question upon which rest the happiness and the liberty of millions yet unborn.Act worthy of yourselves.”
Well I believe we, the Americans of today, are ready to act worthy of ourselves, ready to do what must be done to insure happiness and liberty for ourselves, our children, and our children’s children.And as we renew ourselves here in our own land, we will be seen as having greater strength throughout the world.We will again be the exemplar of freedom and a beacon of hope for those who do not now have freedom.To those neighbors and allies who share our freedom, we will strengthen our historic ties and assure them of our support and firm commitment.We will match loyalty with loyalty.We will strive for mutually beneficial relations.We will not use our friendship to impose on their sovereignty, for our own sovereignty is not for sale.As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people.We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it;we will not surrender for it--now or ever.Our forbearance should never be misunderstood.Our reluctance for conflict should not be misjudged as a failure of will.When action is required to preserve our national security, we will act.We will maintain sufficient strength to prevail if need be, knowing that if we do so, we have the best chance of never having to use that strength.Above all we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have.It is a weapon that we as Americans do have.Let that be understood by those who practice terrorism and prey upon their neighbors.I am--I'm told that tens of thousands of prayer meetings are being held on this day;and for that I am deeply grateful.We are a nation under God, and I believe God intended for us to be free.It would be fitting and good, I think, if on each inaugural day in future years it should be declared a day of prayer.This is the first time in our history that this ceremony has been held, as you’ve been told, on this West Front of the Capitol.Standing here, one faces a magnificent vista, opening up on this city’s special beauty and history.At the end of this open mall are those shrines to the giants on whose shoulders we stand.Directly in front of me, the monument to a monumental man.George Washington, father of our country.A man of humility who came to greatness reluctantly.He led America out of revolutionary victory into infant nationhood.Off to one side, the stately memorial to Thomas Jefferson.The Declaration of Independence flames with his eloquence.And then beyond the Reflecting Pool, the dignified columns of the Lincoln Memorial.Whoever would understand in his heart the meaning of America will find it in the life of Abraham Lincoln.Beyond those moments--those monuments to heroism is the Potomac River, and on the far shore the sloping hills of Arlington National Cemetery, with its row upon row of simple white markers bearing crosses or Stars of David.They add up to only a tiny fraction of the price that has been paid for our freedom.Each one of those markers is a monument to the kind of hero I spoke of earlier.Their lives ended in places called Belleau Wood, the Argonne, Omaha Beach, Salerno, and halfway around the world on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Pork Chop Hill, the Chosin Reservoir, and in a hundred rice paddies and jungles of a place called Vietnam.Under one such a marker lies a young man, Martin Treptow, who left his job in a small town barber shop in 1917 to go to France with the famed Rainbow Division.There, on the Western front, he was killed trying to carry a message between battalions under heavy fire.We're told that on his body was found a diary.On the flyleaf under the heading, “My Pledge,” he had written these words:
“America must win this war.Therefore, I will work;I will save;I will sacrifice;I will endure;I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the issue of the whole struggle depended on me alone.”
The crisis we are facing today does not require of us the kind of sacrifice that Martin Treptow and so many thousands of others were called upon to make.It does require, however, our best effort, and our willingness to believe in ourselves and to believe in our capacity to perform great deeds;to believe that together with God’s help we can and will resolve the problems which now confront us.And after all, why shouldn’t we believe that? We are Americans.God bless you and thank you.Thank you very much.(2450words)
Reagan’s First Inaugural Address Tuesday, January 20, 1981 I.the advantages and goal of the US political system 1.the advantages
1)The _______ transfer of authority 2)Continuity of its political system 2.goal: safeguard individual _______ II.US current economic problems 1.inflation
1)its severity: the _______ and one of the
_______inflations 2)its effects:
a)_______our economic decisions b)_______thrift
c)_______ the struggling young and the
fixed-income elderly
2.idle industries its effects
1)unemployment 2)human _______ 3)personal_______ 3.unfair tax system its effects
1)hinder successful achievement 2)undermine _______ 4.high deficit its effect:
1)risk the _______
2)cause tremendous _______upheavals III.Calling for immediate action, patience and confidence
IV.views about Government
1..The people’s misunderstanding about government: Government by an elite group is _______
2.The fairness of the government ’solutions: benefit allreason: Government’s concern must be for _______
3.Government’s objective: a _______economy ending unemployment and_______
4.the core of US system and its national strength: _______
5.necessity to downsize US government and protect the rights of the states or the people reasons:
a)Government’s power is granted by _______ b)The states ______ the federal government
6.government’s relation with the people: work _______ the people, not _______ them 7.government’s responsibility a)Provide _______ b)Foster _______V.Importance of the individuals 1.secret of US long-term prosperity:
a)make full use of the energy and _______ of man b)protect freedom and _______ of the individual
VI.Words of encouragementDream _______ dreams 2 _______ makes a difference VII.Ode to the peoplethe people, including factory workers, _______, shop
assistants, are heroesthe people shows _______by paying taxes and
voluntarily supporting _______, art, and education 3 the goals of the people are the goals of _______
VIII.Calling for _______ and love and confidence and optimism and restating government’s top priorities—reduce _______ and punitive taxes
IX.relationship between national fate and personal efforts Dr Warren: the US fortunes and its future generations’ _______ _______ on its citizens X.International ties
1.promises for neighbors and allies in the free world: 1)_______ our historic ties
2)offer support and firm _______ 3)remain loyal to them 4)respect their _______
2.Warning against the US enemies 1)US will not _______for peace
2)US forbearance and reluctance for _______ should not be
misunderstood
3)US formidable weapon: the _______ of free men and
women
XI.Confirm US Christian faithUS:A nation under _______Inaugural day should be a day of _______ XII.Remember the historic giants and war heroes 1 George Washington: leadingthe _______war 2 Thomas Jefferson: drafting _______Lincoln: reflecting the_______ of America
War heroes: fighting in two _______ wars, _______war and _______war
e.g.Martin treptow’s My Pledge--do his utmost for America XIII.Calling for the best _______, self-confidence of the people and God’s help to resolve the crisis
Reagan’s inaugural address expressions SEction I
1.Chief Justice-The presiding judge of a high court having
several judges, esp the U.S.Supreme Court.首席法官 2.Reverend牧师或神父的尊称 3.momentous重大的 4.bulwark堡垒，壁垒
SEction II
1.affliction苦恼，痛苦 2.sustain蒙受, 遭受 3.distort扭曲 4.penalize处罚 5.thrift节俭 6.idle空闲的7.indignity轻蔑, 侮辱 8.mortgage-冒风险投注 9.upheaval**
SEction III and the rest
1.bastion－One that is considered similar to a defensive
stronghold:精神堡垒 2.elite精英
3.equitable公正的 4.sectional派别的 5.man担任，操作 6.cabby汽车司机 7.bigotry 偏执
8.runaway失控的： 9.idealism-理想主义 10.bounty慷慨 11.curb 控制
12.establishment、统治集团 13.foster－培养 14.intrusion入侵 15.doomed命定的 16.entrepreneur创业者 17.patriotism爱国主义 18.makeup天性
19.self-sufficient自给自足的 20.unequivocal毫不含糊的 21.emphatic强调的 22.dissolution分解 23.punitive惩罚性的 24.exemplar典范 25.sovereignty主权 26.adversary敌人 27.forbearance忍耐 28.arsenal兵工厂
29.Capitol国会大厦 30.shrine圣地
31.monumental有重大意义的 32.infant幼稚的33.eloquence雄辩, 口才 34.dignified尊严的35.Potomac River波托马克河(美国, 流经华盛顿)
36.Arlington National Cemetery阿灵顿国家公墓。其中无名
战士墓纪念美国军队中在第一次世界大战，第二次世界大战，朝鲜战争和越南战争中阵亡的将士。37.Star of David大卫王之星，犹太教的六芒星形
38.Belleau Wood贝洛林苑：法国北部的森林地带，位于蒂
耶里堡以东。第一次世界大战期间此地曾发生过一次艰苦激战打败德国，取得胜利（1918年6月），现有一公墓以纪念此次战役中牺牲的美国人 39.The Argonne阿尔贡：法国东北部的一丛林丘陵地区，位
于默兹河和埃纳河之间。该地区在第一次世界大战期间是主要战场之一
40.Omaha Beach奥马哈海滩是第二次世界大战的诺曼底战
役中，盟军四个主要登陆地点之一的代号。这片位于法国北部海岸，并且直接面对着英吉利海峡的滩头
41.Salerno 1943年9月3日，盟军部队登陆意大利本土，美军从萨勒诺（Salerno）登陆，史称萨勒诺登陆
42.Guadalcanal瓜达尔卡纳尔岛：太平洋西部一火山岛，所
罗门群岛中的最大岛屿。该岛1788年被发现，1893年成为英国保护领地，在第二次世界大战期间被日军占领。1942年8月美军进攻该岛。经过激烈的丛林战，盟军于1943年2月占领该岛
43.Tarawa塔拉瓦岛：基里巴斯国的一个球状珊瑚礁，位于
西太平洋的吉尔伯特群岛的北部。它在1942年被日本人占领，在1943年11月的一场恶战后被美国海军陆战队收复
44.Pork Chop Hill－1953朝鲜战争猪排山之战，志愿军称之
为石岘洞北山
45.Chosin Reservoir1950.11－12朝鲜战场长津湖战役 46.rice paddy水稻田
47.Rainbow Division美国彩虹师，在一战前线创下显赫战
功。大战结束时，麦克阿瑟准将任“彩虹师”师长。48.artillery大炮
49.flyleaf －A blank or specially printed leaf at the beginning
or end of a book.扉页
第二篇：英语阅读理解练习
21.I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like ____ of them very much.A.either
B.any
C.each
D.another
22.It was ______ cold winter night and the moon was shining brightly across ____ night sky.A.不填；a
B.a;the
C.the;a
D.the;不填 23.— How far can you run without stopping? — ________.I’ve never tried.A.Don’t mention it
B.That’s all right C.I have no idea
D.Go ahead
24.I didn’t think I’d like the movie, but actually it _____ pretty good.A.has been
B.was
C.had been
D.would be 25.The room is empty except for a bookshelf _____ in one corner.A.standing
B.to stand
C.stands
D.stood 26.Mark needs to learn Chinese _______ his company is opening a branch in Beijing.A.unless
B.until
C.although
D.since 27.— Oh no!We’re too late.The train _______.— That’s Ok.We’ll catch the next train to London.A.was leaving
B.had left
C.has left
D.has been leaving
28._________I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.A.Whatever
B.Whenever
C.Whoever
D.However
29.I stopped the car ____ a short break as I was feeling tired.A.take
B.taking
C.to take
D.taken 30.It’s good to know _____ the dogs will be well cared for while we’re away.A.what
B.whose
C.which
D.that 31.There is no simple answer, _____ is often the case in science.A.as
B.that
C.when
D.where
32.— This is a really lively party.There’s a great atmosphere, isn’t there? — ________ The hosts know how to host a party.A.Don't worry
B.Yes, indeed
C.No, there’s isn’t D.It all depends 33.________ at the cafeteria before, Tina didn’t want to eat there again.A.Having eaten
B.To eat
C.Eat
D.Eating
34.The Smiths are praised _______ the way they bring up their children.A.from
B.by
C.at
D.for 35.Finally he reached a lonely island _________ was completely cut off from the outside world.A.when
B.where
C.which
D.whom
A The blue tits(山雀)have been inspecting the nest-box again this year.The male is the house-hunter but the female will make the final choice.He lands at the hole and turns his head to expose his white cheeks as a signal to attract the female from where she has been feeding.Among many birds that nest in holes, the male has a light-coloured patch on its plumage(鸟羽)which acts as signal for drawing the female’s attention to a suitable nesting-place.Unlike the blue tit, the redstart(红尾鸲)may be only the male that strikingly coloured and the female is not beautiful.A few years ago I was lucky enough to spot a pair of redstarts in action in a Walsh wood.The male was leading an interested female to holes that he had previously(先前)checked out.He sat at the entrance of each hole and put his head on to show off his white forehead, or his head in to reveal(显露)his tail.If the female failed to react to his visual signals, the male sometimes sang for extra effect, while gliding towards her on spread wings and tail.Once the female accepts by following the male through the hole the displays stop, you must be at the right place at the right time to watch them.1.How do the blue tits choose their nest? A.They choose their nest together.B.The male chooses their nest.C.The house-hunter chooses their nest.D.The female chooses their nest.2.The writer was lucky to see ________.A.how the male made his tricks B.how an interested female played with the male happily C.what the male displayed and won the female D.that the male tried his best but failed to attract the female 3.You can spot a pair of redstarts in a Walsh wood ________.A.at any time B.regularly
C.in April
D.occasionally 4.The writer is probably ________.A.a bird expert
B.a bird-hunter
D.a scientist C.a bird raiser
B The common cold is the world’s most widespread illness, which is plagues(疫病)that flesh receives.The most widespread fallacy(谬误)of all is that colds caused by cold.They are not.They are caused by viruses(病毒)passing on from person to person.You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one.If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever.But they do not.And in isolated arctic regions explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes.During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches(战壕), cold and wet, showed no increased tendency to catch colds.In the Second World War prisoners at the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp(奥斯维辛集中营), naked and starving, were astonished to find that they seldom had colds.At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in Experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time.After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in drafty room.Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion.Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.If, then, cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter？Despite the most pains-taking research, no one has yet found the answer.One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.No one has yet found a cure for the cold.There are drugs and pain suppressors(止痛片)such as aspirin, but all they do is relieve the symptoms(症状).1.The writer offered _______ examples to support his argument.A.4 B.5
C.6
D.3 2.Which of the following does not agree with the chosen passage? A.The Eskimos do not suffer from colds all the time.B.Colds are not caused by cold.C.People suffer from colds just because they like to stay indoors.D.A person may catch a cold by touching someone who already has one.3.Arctic explorers may catch colds when _______.A.they are working in the isolated arctic region B.they are writing reports in terribly cold weather C.they are free from work in the isolated arctic regions D.they are coming into touch again with the outside world 4.Volunteers taking part in the experiments in the Common Cold Research Unit _______.A.suffered a lot
B.never caught colds D.became very strong C.often caught colds
5.The passage mainly discusses _______.A.the experiments on the common cold
B.the fallacy about the common cold C.the reason and the way people catch colds D.the continued spread of common colds
C I came to live here where I am now between Wounded Knee Greek and Grass Greek.Others came too, and we made these little grey houses of logs that you see, and they are square, It is a bad way to live, for there can be no power in a square.You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round.In the old days when we were a strong and happy people, all our power came to us from the respectful circle of the nation, and so long as the circle was unbroken, the people were getting rich.The flowering tree was the living center of the circle, and the circle of the four quarters nursed it.The east gave peace and light, the south gave warmth, the west gave rain, and the north with its cold and strong wind gave strength and continuous power.This knowledge came to us from the outer world with our brief.Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle.The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars.Birds make their nests in circle, for theirs are the same as ours.The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle.The moon does the same, and both are round.Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were.The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.Our places were like the nests of birds, and these were always set in a circle, the nation’s circle, a nest of many nests, where the Great Spirit meant for us to nurse our children.But the Wasichus(Indian word for “white people”)have put us in these square boxes.Our power is gone and we are dying, for the power is not in us any more.You can look at our boys and see how it is with us.Where we were living by the power of the circle in the way we should, boys were men at twelve or thirteen years of age.But now it takes them very much longer to be bull-grown.1.According to the passage, the Indians _______.A.don’t have modern instruments in their homes B.refused to move from round places C.lived in round places, but were forced to live in square houses D.lived in round places, but then decided to move into square houses 2.Two things being compared in the passage are _______.A.the Indians’ past and present living conditions B.the Indians’ past and modern beliefs
C.the Indians’ old and new power
D.people and nature 3.In the second paragraph “the four quarters” refers to _______.A.the four rooms of the Indian’s house B.the four kinds of natural power C.the four seasons
D.the four directions 4.According to the author, once the Indians moved into square houses, _______.A.they had to move to other houses
B.boys took more time to grow into men C.they forgot the old way of life
D.everyone was not happy
D What does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests.Your roommate’s need to study for an exam may take priority(优先)over pizza.Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade.And the object of your romantic/interest may have other choices.In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our points of view.When we persuade, we want to influence how others believe and behave.We may not always prevail — other points of view may be more persuasive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the merit of the case.But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our position receives the attention it deserves.Some people, however, object to the very idea of persuasion.They may regard it as an unwelcome interruption into their lives.Just the opposite, we believe that persuasion is unavoidable — to live is to persuade.Persuasion may be ethical(合乎道义的)or unethical, selfless or selfish, inspiring or degrading.Persuaders may enlighten our mind or prey on our vulnerability（弱点）.Ethical persuasion, however, calls on sound reasoning and is sensitive to the feelings and needs of listeners.Such persuasion can help us apply the wisdom of the past to the decisions we now must make.Therefore, the most basic part of education is learning to resist the one kind of persuasion and to encourage and practice the other.Beyond its personal importance to us, persuasion is necessary to society.The right to persuade and be persuaded is the bedrock of the American political system, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution(美国宪法).1.According to the passage, persuasion means ________.A.changing others’ points of view B.exercising power over other people C.getting other people to consider your point of view D.getting people to agree with you and do what you want 2.The underlined word in the second paragraph “prevail” means________.A.win B.fail
C.speak
D.listen 3.The passage states that some people object to persuasion because they think it is ________.A.a danger to society
C.unwelcome behavior
B.difficult to do well D.never successful 4.The passage mainly discusses ________.A.how people persuade B.why people persuade C.that persuasion is both good and bad D.that persuasion is important and it is all around us
E Most people, when they travel to space, would like to stay in orbit for a few days of more.And this stands to reason, if you’re paying $20,000 for your trip to orbit!Strain order for tourism to reach its full potential there’s going to be a need for orbital accommodation--or space hotels.What would a space hotel actually be like tovisit? Hotels in orbit will offer the services you expect from a hotel--private rooms, meals, bars.But they’ll also offer two unique experiences: impressive views--of Earth and space--and the endless entertainment ofliving in zero gravity--including sports and other activities that make use of this.The hotels themselves will vary greatly---from being quite simple in the early days to huge luxury structure at a later date.It’s actually surprising that as later as 1997, very few designs for space hotels were published.This is mainly because those who might be expected to design them haven’t expected launch costs to come down far enough to make them possible.Lots of people who’ve been to space have described vividly what it’s like to live in zero gravity.There are obviously all sort of possibilities for dancing, gymnastics, and zero-G sports.Luckily, you don’t need to sleep much living in zero gravity, so you’ll have plenty of time for relaxing by hanging out in a bar with a window looking down at the turning Earth below.Of course all good things have come to an end.Unfortunately, And so after a few days you’ll find yourself heading back enough you’ll be much more expert at exercising in zero gravity than you were when you arrived.You’ll be thinking how soon you can save up enough to get back up again---or maybe you should change jobs to get to work in an orbiting hotel.1.When traveling in space, most people would like to stay in orbit for a few days because
_______.A.It is expensive to travel in space
B.they would find the possible life in other star systems
C.they could enjoy the luxury of space hotels
D.they want to realise the full potential of tourism 2.Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer?
A.The gravitational pull
B.The special views.C.The relaxation in a bar.D.The space walk.3.Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?
A.When was the space traveling made possible?
B.What are the unique experiences that space hotels will offer?
C.Why were there not many published designs for space hotels?
D.How can the travelers enjoy themselves in space hotels? 4.This passage is mainly about ________.A.traveling in space
B.the ways of living in space hotels
C.zero gravity and space hotels
D.the description of space hotels
F More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple(菠萝).The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within.Then in 1966, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green.It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside.But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known.In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world’s best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.In nutrition(营养)it was all good news too.This nice tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(维生素C)than the old green variety.Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed.Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the market.1.We learn from the text that the new type at pineapple is __________.A.green outside and sweet inside
B.good-looking outside and soft inside
C.yellowy-gold outside and hard inside
D.a little soft outside and sweet inside 2.Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?
A.It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.B.It was less sweet and good for health.C.It was developed by Del Monte.D.It was used as medicine.3.The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something _________.A.that people enjoy eating
B.that is always present
C.that is difficult to get
D.that people use as a gift 4.We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte _________.A.slowed other companies to develop pineapples
B.succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself
C.tried hard to control the pineapple market
D.planned to help the other companies
第三篇：英语阅读理解练习
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Honey(蜂蜜)from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.Most people, and many animals, like eating it.However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest(巢)and take the honey from it.Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa, though, people and animals unexpected helper一a little bird called a honey guide.blue honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax(蜂蜡)in the beehives(蜂)finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches.Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it.The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away.They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.56.Why is it difficult to find a wild bees' nest? A.It's small in size.B.It's hidden in trees.C.It's covered with wax.D.It's hard to recognize.57.What do the words “the follower” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.A bee.B.A bird.C.A honey seeker.D.A beekeeper.58.The honey guide is special in the way_· A.it gets its food B.it goes to church C.it sings in the forest
D.it reaches into bees' nests
59.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Wild Bees
C.Beekeeping in Africa
B.Wax and Honey
D.Honey-Lover's Helper
C Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg，distance of about eighty miles.It was late.Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving tuck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light.I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop.I looked left, right and behind me.Nothing.Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why 1 refused to run the light I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman wound.and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it..Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me.I think I stopped because it's part of a contract(契约)we all have with each other.It's not only the law, but it is an agreement we have, and we taut each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights.Trust is our first inclination(倾向).Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us.The whole construction of our society depends on mutual(相互)trust, not distrust We do what we say we'll do;we show up when we say we'll show up;and we pay when we say we'll pay.We trust each other in these matters, and we're angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.63.Why did the author get impatient while driving? A.He was lonely on the road.B.He was slowed down by a truck.C.He got tired of driving too long.D.He came across too many traffic lights.64.What was the author's immediate action when the traffic light turned red? A.Stopping still.B.Driving through让
C.Looking around for other cars.D.Checking out for traffic police.65.The event made the author strongly believe that A.traffic rules may be unnecessary B.doubting others is human nature C.patience is important to drivers D.a society needs mutual trust 66.Why was the author proud of himself? A He kept his promise.B.He held back his anger.C.He followed his inclination.D.He made a right decision.2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（安徽卷）
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Welcome to your future life!You get up in the morning and look into the mirror.Your face is firm and young-looking.In 2035, medical technology is better than ever.Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you’re not old at all.And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的)treatment.Now, all three of look the same age!You say to your shirt , ”Turn red.” It changes from blue to red.In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子)much smaller than the cells in your body.The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern.You walk into the kitchen.You pick up the milk ,but a voice says ,” You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip(芯片)that contains information about the milk , and it Knows the milk is old.In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.It’s time to go to work.In 2035, cars drive themselves.Just tell your “smart car” where to go.On the way , you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve.Such “smart technology” is all around you.So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next?
72.We can learn from the text that in the future__________.A.people will never get old B.everyone will look the same C.red will be the most popular color D.clothes will be able to change their pattern 73.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A.Milk will be harmful to health.B.More drinks will be available for sale.C.Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.D.Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.74.Which of the following is mentioned in the text?
A.Nothing can replace the Internet.B.Fridges will Know what people need.C.Jacked sleeves can be used as a guide.D.Cars will be able to drive automatically.75.What is the text mainly about?
A.Food and clothing in 2035.B.Future technology in everyday life.C.Medical treatments of the future.D.The reason for the success of new technology.A Mini Book Excerpts（节选）Biography When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land,the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the netghboring area to protect it„ The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.J.D.Sulinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）
Mystery（疑案小说）
“You’re a smart boy.Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only who saw it happen.Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ”The boy was starting stubbornly at his lap again.A thought suddenly occerred to Annika,“Did you „You recognized the man in the car,didn’t you?”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers,“Maybe,”he said quitely.Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25.99）
Short Stories She wants to say to him what she has learmed,none of it in class.Some women are borm stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good.Some women are born to give ,and some women only know how to take.Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they don’t want to be.Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t.Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.You Are Free by Danzy Senna（Riverhead Books,$15）
Humor Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times!Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times!Fun Times!’s “amusement cycling”is the most fun you can have,legally,in the United States right now.Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can speng less than half to that within a day’s drive lf most cities? Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14.99）
56.If the readers want to know about the lite of Salinger , they should buy the book published by.A.Ecco B.Atria Books C.Riverhead Books D.Random House
57.The book Hbppy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for.A.young children B.Disney World workers C.middle school teachers D.parents with young children
58.Which book describes women with characters of their own? A.Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B.J.D.Salinger:A Life C.You Are Free D.Red Wolf
59.After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that.A.the boy helped arrest the murderer B.Benny died of an accident C.the murderer got away with the crime D.Ammika carried out the crime B Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys? ? The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven.Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures.In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year.For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs.Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.?
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions（反应）toward them.Green is said to be the most restful color.It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically.People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.? Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）.Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant.Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.Blue is another calming color.Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite.So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.?
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.? 60.Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their.A.cultural values B.commercial purposes C.personal experiences D.physical reactions to the color 61.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button? A.To relax people physically.B.To increase people’s appetites.C.To encourage people to make a purchase.D.To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.62.What color might help lose weight according to the text?
A.Red B.Green.C.Blue.D.Purple.63.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A.Colors and Human Beings B.The Cultural Meaning of Color
C.Colors and Personal Experiences D.The Meaning and Function of Color
B篇应该是社会生活类的文章。
60A 根据题干找到出处了，第一段的中心就是The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.61C 推理题饭店的理由是血压上升，食欲大增，而购物网站只能是C了。常识告诉我们，红色不能使人身体放松。
62C 细节题，直接能找到答案，只要细心99%的人就能找到。
63D 主旨题。正常境况是这样：第一句设问句，只能说是引语，第二句对问题的回答才是主题句，所以主题句应该是The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.其实不然。根据五段式分析，第一句话即第一自然段提出问题，但是没有回答。第二段、第三段和第四段分别是回答，第五自然段是建议部分。
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D You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator.When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place.“They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering.“They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around.Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization.The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently.They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way.They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail.Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter.They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的)moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart.Victims relish(沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others---and even themselves---to feel like victims, too.Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them.Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives.One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime.Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.51.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to? A.People and things around you.B.Opportunities and problems.C.Creators and their choices.D.Victims and their sufferings.52.According to Paragraph 2, creators __________.A.seem willing to experience failures in life B.possess the ability to predict future life C.handle ups and downs of life wisely D.have potential to create something new 53.What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A.Creators and victims face quite different things in life.B.Creators and victims are masters of their lives.C.Victims can influence more people than creators.D.Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.54.The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _______________.A.strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims.B.people need family support to deal with challengers in life.C.it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.D.one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life.55.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A.To define victims and creators.B.To evaluate victims against creators.C.To explain the relationship between victims and creators.D.To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.A
“Have a nice day” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression.When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me.I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.“Have a nice day.Next!” The version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door.The words came out in the same tone(腔调)with a fixed procedure.They are spoken at me, not to me.Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other.Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting.As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting at an end.Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say.“Oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day”
The expression can be pleasant.If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.Although the use of the expression is insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting.The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day.But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much.While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken The point is that people say it all the time when they like.26.How does the author understand Maxie’s words? A.Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.B.Maxie really wishes the author a good day.C.Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.D.Maxie really worries about the author’s security.27.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? A.The salesgirl is rude.B.The salesgirl is bored.C.The salesgirl cares about me.D.The salesgirl says the words as a routine.28.By saying“Have a nice day“, a stranger may _____.A.try to be polite to you B.express respect to you C.give his blessing to you D.share his pleasure with you 29.According to the last paragraph, people say“Have a nice day”_______.A.sincerely B.as thanks C.as a habit D.encouragingly 30.What is the best title of the passage? A.Have a Nice Day—a Social Custom B.Have a Nice Day—a Pleasant Gesture C.Have a Nice Day—a Heart-warming Greeting D.Have a Nice Day—a Polite Ending of a Conversation BDACA C
I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known.I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help.After all, I was a teenage girl, and I couldn’t bear people to look at me and think I was not like them.I must have been a terrible danger on the roads, Coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would have to step rapidly on their brakes.Apart from that, there were all sorts of disasters that used to occur on the way to and from work.One evening, I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, and as usual I ran into something,“I’m awfully sorry,”I said and stepped forward only to run into it again.When it happened a third time, I realized I had been apologizing to a lamppost.This was just one of the stupid things that constantly happened to me.So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldn’t stop unless passengers wanted to get on or off.No one else was there and I had to try to guess if the bus had arrived.Generally in this situation, because I hated showing I was blind by asking for help, I tried to guess at the sound.Sometimes I would stop a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away.In the end, I usually managed to swallow my pride and ask someone at the stop for help.But on this particular evening no one joined me at the stop;It seemed that everyone had suddenly decided not to travel by bus.Of course I heard plenty of buses pass, or I thought I did.But because I had given up stopping them for fear of making a fool of myself, I let them all go by.I stood there alone for half an hour without stopping one.Then I gave up.I decided to walk on to the next stop.36.The girl refused to ask for help because she thought_________.A.she might be recognized B.asking for help looked silly C.she was normal and independent D.being fond blind was embarrassing 37.After the girl got off the bus that evening, she_________.A.began to run B.hit a person as usual C.hit a lamppost by accident D.was caught by something 38.At the request stop that evening, the girl___________.A.stopped a big lorry B.stopped the wrong bus C.made no attempt to stop the bus D.was not noticed by other people 39.What was the problem with guessing at the sound to stop a bus? A.Other vehicles also stopped there.B.It was unreliable for making judgments.C.More lorries than buses responded to the girl.D.It took too much time for the girl to catch the bus.40.Finally the girl decided to walk to the next stop, hoping __________.A.to find people there B.to find more buses there C.to find the bus by herself there D.to find people more helpful there DCCBA
B.Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.King's Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere.This weekend tees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.You could attend a class teaching you how to 'learn from the masters' or get more creative with paint----free of charge.The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.The Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species;it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive.The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts.Look for grass snakes in the lake.A snake called 'Hissing Sid' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.Byron's Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University, Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of ”mess and drunkenness“.However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough.I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans.He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool.A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields.The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea.If you don't trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf-----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.61.As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for_____.A.attending the masters' class
B.working with local artists
C.learning life drawing
D.seeing an exhibition 62.”Torch Aloe“ and ”Venus Flytrap" are_____.A.common insects
B.impressive plants
C.rarely-seen snakes
D.wildlife-enthusiasts 63.We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_____.A.to fear pet bears
B.to like walking
C.to be a heavy drinker
D.to finish university in 1805 64.In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake_____..A.surrounded by fields
B.owned by Lord Byron
C.located in Grantchester
D.discovered by Virginia Woolf 65.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some places for weekend break B.A way to become creative in art.C.The colourful life in the countryside.D.Unknown stories of Cambridge University.61.C.King’s Art Centre下最后一句.62.B。The Botanic Garden下第二、三段可知是两种植物，并不是昆虫、蛇，更不是野生动物爱好者。
63.B。Byron’s Pool下第一段最后一句。64.A。Byron’s Pool下第二段第二句 65.A。文章开始第一句。
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Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously.Jason was determined not to go against their father’s wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother.He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you’ve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”
“He won’t find out.” Mark said, “I’ll just have a quick look and shut it down.”
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father’s equipment.But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.“It was a strange-looking machine –one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked.“It’s an experimental model,” his father had explained, “so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his warning only served to make Mark more curious.Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch.The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”
“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It’s a computer game.I knew it!Dad’s only been pretending to work.He’s really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen:
“ENTER NAMES
VOYAGER 1: „
VOYAGER 2: „”
Mark’s fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.“INPUT ACCEPTED.START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动）.”
The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think we’d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch.He was really frightened.But his hand never reached the switch.A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒), until they themselves seemed to be glowing.Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life.And the boys were no longer there.On the screen, the letters changed.“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL.DESTINATION: MARS.RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.” 56．Why did Mark touch the computer against his father’s warning? A．He wanted to take a voyage.B．He wanted to practice his skill C．He was so much attracted by it.D．He was eager to do an experiment.57．Where did the boy’s father most likely work? A．In an electronic factory.B．In a computer company.C．In a scientific research center.D．In an information processing center.58．Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of.A．a computer game B．a company website
C．a software producer D．an astronomy program 59．Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? A．He was afraid of being scolded.B．He didn’t like the loud noise and light.C．He didn’t want to play games any more.D．He was afraid something dangerous might happen.60．What happened to the boys at the end of the story? A．They were blown into the air.B．They were sent to another planet.C．They were hidden in the strong light.D．They were carried away to another country
2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（江苏卷）
56.According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their _____.A.Mp3 player B.dog C.spouse/partner D.celebrity 57.Which of the following is true about George Clooney?
A.He has been trained in wilderness survival.B.He may not be able to help you survive.C.He does not think Roseane is beautiful.D.He is the choice of most South African women.58.The survey results are analyzed in terms of the respondents’ _______ A.sex, age and nationality B.race, nationality and sex C.marriage, age and race D.age, sex and marriage CBA
第四篇：六年级英语期中调研练习听力材料
六年级英语期中调研练习
听力文字稿
一、根据所听内容，选择你所听到的单词、词组和句子。
1.way2.walk3.more4.there5.at the second crossing
二、根据所听内容，判断下列图片正（T）误（F）。
1.Which is heavier? The bear is?
2.How can I get to the park? You can take bus No.3.3.What do you usually do after school? We often play basketball.4.Excuse me, where ‘s the post office? It’s behind the bank.5.Is Su Yang taller than Ben? Yes, she is.三、根据所听内容，选择正确的应答。
1.How far is it from here?
2.How can I get to the zoo?
3.What time do you go to school?
4.Who is stronger, you or Mike?
5.What did you do last night?
四、听录音，完成下列句子。’A: How far is it from here?
B: Ti’A: Thank you very much.B: You’re welcome.
第五篇：英语四级听力练习99首英文歌推荐
巨微英语四六级
基础不好找巨微！
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基础不好找巨微！大江东去 The River Of No Return 英语四级听力练习的经典英文歌曲大全 20 田纳西华尔兹 Tennessee Waltz 21 破晓 Morning Has Broken 恶水上的大桥 Bridge Over Troubled Water 23 让它是我 Let It Be Me 24 再见，吾爱 Bye Bye, Love 无法停止爱你 I Can't Stop Loving You 26 只有你 Only You 世事不可强求 Que Sera, Sera 雨点不断落在我头上 Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 29 某处，吾爱 Somewhere My Love 30 在雨中哭泣 Crying In The
跳舞吧，小女孩 Dance On, Little Girl 32 爱你在心口难开 More Than I Can Say 33 玫瑰，玫瑰我爱你 Rose, Rose, I Love You 34 清晨 In The Morning
往日情怀 The Way We Were 36 北上阿拉斯加 North To Alaska
老鹰之歌 El Condor Pasa
乡村路带我回家 Take Me Home Country Roads 39 邮差先生 Please Mr.Postman 巨微英语四六级
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黄河镇Yellow River
英语四级听力练习的经典英文歌曲大全 41 放开我 Release Me
最后华尔兹 The Last Waltz
孤枕难眠 I Don't Like To Sleep Alone 44 想象 Imagine 45 不再坠入情网 I'll Never Fall In.Love Again 46 轻歌销魂 Killing Me Softly With His Song 47 婚礼 The Wedding 48 雪鸟 Snowbird
黛咪 Tammy 50 情感 Feelings 51 假如 If
小白鸽 Paloma Blanca 53 今日 Today
无须说爱我 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 55 奔放的旋律 Unchained Melody 56 与我吻别Kiss Me Goodbye
只有寻梦去 All I Have To Do Is Dream 58 小白花 Edelweiss
将头*在我肩上 Put Your Head On My Shoulder 60 黄鸟儿 Yellow Bird 巨微英语四六级
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全为了一个女孩的爱 All For The Love Of A Girl 英语四级听力练习的经典英文歌曲大全 62 轻声细诉，爱人 Speak Softly, Love 63 交换舞伴 Changing Partners
我参加你的婚礼 I Went To Your Wedding 65 给约翰的一封信 A Dear John Letter 66 月亮河 Moon River 67 黛安娜 Diana
哦，卡罗 Oh!Carol
试着回忆 Try To Remember 70 什锦烩饭 Jambalaya 71 时机不再
唯有孤寂 Only The Lonely 73 我明白 I Understand
全心全意爱我 Love Me With All Of Your Heart 75 深夜陌生人 Strangers In The Night 76 离家五百里 Five Hundred Miles 77 昨日 Yesterday
走在雨中 Just Walking In The Rain
阳光在我肩上 Sunshine On My Shoulders 80 我希望你要我 I'd Love You To Want Me 81 你欺骗的心 Your Cheating Heart 巨微英语四六级
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今晚你寂寞吗Are You Lonesome Tonight 85 随风飘荡 Blowing In The Wind 86 敲三下 Knock Three Times 87 不再 No More
热爱着你 Devoted To You 89 旧金山 San Francisco 90 棉花田 Cotton Field 91 亲爱的 Sugar, Sugar
世界之顶 Top Of The World
你照亮我的生命 You Light Up My Life
玫瑰花园 Rose Garden 95 如果你爱我 If You Love Me 96 史东妮 Stoney
我不知如何爱他 I Don't Know How To Love Him 98 温柔地爱我 Love Me Tender 99 你偷走巨厦 The Mansion You Stole
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