2.President Coolidge's statement,"The business of America is business",still points to an important truth today-that business institutions have more prestige(威望) in American society than any other kind of organization,including the government.Why do business institutions possess this great prestige?
One reason is that Americans view business as being more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society.Since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most Americans,competitive business institutions are respected.Competition is not only good in itself,it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom,equality of opportunity,and hard work are protected.
Competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly (壟斷)of power.In contrast to one,all-powerful government,many businesses compete against each other for profits.Theoretically,if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers,it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly.Where many businesses compete for the customers'dollar,they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves.
A contrast is often made between business,which is competitive,and government,which is a monopoly.Because business is competitive,many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government,even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not.Many Americans believe,then,that competition is as important,or even more important,than democracy in preserving freedom.
Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity.Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background.Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background.Business is therefore viewed as and expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic (貴族的)idea of inherited privilege.

28.The underlined statement in paragraph 1."The business of America is business"probably 件means"C".
A.The business institutions in America are concerned with commerce.
B.Business problems are of great importance to the American government.
C.Business is of primary concern to Americans.
D.America is a great power in world business.
29.Americans believe that they can realize their personal values onlyD.
A.when given equality of opportunity      
B.through doing business
C.by protecting their individual freedom    
D.by way of competition
30.Government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized byA.
A.its absolute control of power             
B.its function in preserving personal freedom
C.its role in protecting basic American values.
D.its democratic way of exercising leadership
31.It can be inferred from the passage that the author believesB.
A.Americans are more ambitious than people in other countries.
B.in many countries success often depends on one's social status.
C.American businesses are more democratic than those in other countries.
D.businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in America.

分析 本文介紹了在美國社會商業(yè)機構(gòu)比包括政府在內(nèi)的其他任何類型的組織,有更多的威望.美國人認(rèn)為以競爭為基礎(chǔ)的商業(yè)比其他機構(gòu)更加堅定.美國人可以通過商業(yè)競爭實現(xiàn)他們的個人價值.競爭不僅保護顧客的利益,也會保護商業(yè)機構(gòu).競爭的工商業(yè)與壟斷的政府經(jīng)常形成鮮明對照.在這樣的社會體制下,美國人不依靠家庭背景決定社會地位.

解答 28-31  CDAB
28題答案是C.語義理解題.第一段的that business institutions have more prestige(威望)in American society than any other kind of organization,including the government.在美國社會商業(yè)機構(gòu)比包括政府在內(nèi)的其他任何類型的組織,有更多的威望.說明美國人很關(guān)注商業(yè).故選C.
29題答案是D.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.第二段的Competition is not only good in itself,it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom,equality of opportunity,and hard work are protected競爭不僅本身是良好的,它還是保護手段,其他基本的美國價值觀如個人自由、機會均等和努力工作是受它的保護.可知美國人可以通過商業(yè)競爭實現(xiàn)他們的個人價值.故選D.
30題答案是A.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.第四段的A contrast is often made between business,which is competitive,and government,which is a monopoly.競爭的工商業(yè)與壟斷的政府經(jīng)常形成鮮明對照.因為工商業(yè)是競爭的,政府是all-powerful全能的,壟斷的,他們的區(qū)別在于權(quán)利的操控上.故選A.
31題答案是B.推理判斷題.最后一段的Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background.競爭的成功被視為美國人基于家庭背景而產(chǎn)生的社會地位的替代.從中可知美國不依靠家庭背景決定社會地位,反過來,其他國家就要依靠了.故選B.

點評 本文是政治經(jīng)濟類閱讀理解.做這類題材閱讀理解時要求考生對文章通讀一遍,做題時結(jié)合原文和題目有針對性的找出相關(guān)語句進行仔細(xì)分析,結(jié)合選項選出正確答案.推理判斷題也是要在抓住關(guān)鍵句子的基礎(chǔ)上合理的分析才能得出正確答案,切忌胡亂猜測,一定要做到有理有據(jù).

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People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling.They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts.Those interested in getting a feel for (31)what this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu.Visitors can stop by (32)for a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.

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11.One Monday morning,the class were excited about the rumor that the science room was on fire over the weekend.Mr.Johnson,my fifth grade teacher(36)Cnd explained that science class would be cancelled due to the (37)AHe also warned us not to go near the room(38)Bit could be dangerous.
During the morning break,Kim and I(39)Cto check out the damage.A first hand observation would make us heroes at lunch.We safely(40)Dthe science room.We stood on tiptoes(腳尖) looking hard through the door window,(41)Bto see what was like inside when suddenly a firm hold on our shoulders stopped us.
"Where do you belong?Certainly not here!"
I turned around to find a teacher staring(42)Aat us,shouting.In those frozen seconds millions of(43)Bflashed through my mind.My father would kill me for disobeying teachers.(44)Dthan that,my mother might be so mad that she might not stop him.My spirits(45)Beven lower when I thought of how angry Mr.Johnson would be.Soon the arresting teacher led Kim and me back to the(46)D,leaving us trembling before Mr.Johnson.
But to our(47)Athere was no yelling and no anger from Mr.Johnson.(48)Dhe bent slowly to look me in the eye.I was met with a look of(49)Crather than anger.He spoke softly and carefully as he explained why he was(50)Din my decision to go where I might have got(51)A.As I looked into the eyes of the man who could send me to unimagined consequences at home,tears(52)Cup in my eyes.The thought of disappointing Mr.Johnson(53)Bme while I felt a gentle touch of Mr.Johnson's hand on my shoulder.I glanced up and he smiled.My(54)Dfor Mr.Johnson grew greatly in the moment I discovered that he still liked me even after I'd disappointed him.I could see that he cared more about my(55)Athan the fact that I'd broken a rule.It was the first time I felt the power of forgiveness.
36.A.heardB.believedC.confirmedD.studied
37.A.fireB.rumorC.focusD.loss
38.A.unlessB.becauseC.thoughD.once
39.A.pretendedB.a(chǎn)skedC.decidedD.hesitated
40.A.enteredB.foundC.examinedD.reached
41.A.hangingB.tryingC.happeningD.waiting
42.A.a(chǎn)ngrilyB.patientlyC.silentlyD.curiously
43.A.excusesB.thoughtsC.wordsD.feelings
44.A.EasierB.LessC.WorseD.Later
45.A.flewB.sankC.changedD.moved
46.A.schoolB.labC.officeD.classroom
47.A.surpriseB.delightC.regretD.sorrow
48.A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.OtherwiseD.Instead
49.A.comfortB.guiltC.concernD.complaint
50.A.frightenedB.puzzledC.discouragedD.disappointed
51.A.hurtB.burntC.lostD.blamed
52.A.floodedB.rushedC.welledD.rounded
53.A.shockedB.shamedC.boredD.confused
54.A.careB.hopeC.desireD.love
55.A.safetyB.freedomC.dignityD.behaviour

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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解

12.With alarming regularity,we read about oil tankers having accidents near land and the terrible consequences of the oil spills (泄露) on people,nature,and the environment.
    Millions of dollars have been used in developing special chemicals to help dismiss the spills and to clean up the animals,beaches,and land spoiled by the oil.Unfortunately,when many of these chemicals are used,more damage is caused to the environment,especially to lives in the sea.
    Of all of today's environmental disasters,an oil spill may actually be one of the least serious.Although oil is poisonous,it is a natural material.In the end,it breaks down naturally.There are,of course,long-term effects,but it is usually more serious in the short term.
    Nature by itself works better than chemical materials,but when there is a spill we demand that governments act immediately with as much hi-tech knowledge as possible.In 1967 the tanker Torrey Canyon sank off the Scilly Isles near the coast of England and spilled 120,000 tones of oil into the ocean.If you go there today,you will find it hard to see any sign that it ever happened.
    Governments seem to accept the risk of transporting millions of tons of oil by ship every day so that we can fill up our cars and drive around and cause even more environmental damage.Interestingly,the biggest companies in the world produce cars,and the next biggest supply the gasoline to make them run I
    We should be thinking more about reducing our dependency on oil.Governments should be encouraging research into new technologies,such as cars run by solar power (太陽能),electricity,hydrogen,and so on.Much of this research has,in the past,been held back by the oil,gas,and coal.
    If the world's millions of cars were 10% more efficient (高效的)-and the industry could easily produce cars at least twice as efficient?we would need many fewer tankers crossing the oceans each year.If this happened,the risks of oil spills would be reduced,and the air we breathe would be cleaner and fresher,too.
63.What is the passage mainly talking about?A
A.Oil spills pollution.      
B.What oil pollution is.
C.Oil tanker accidents.
D.How to reduce oil pollution.
64.How does the author support the idea that oil spills are not as serious as people believe?C
A.By giving a description.       
B.By making an argument.
C.By giving an example.     
D.By drawing a diagram.
65.What does the underlined word"risk"in Paragraph 5 refer to?D
A.Transportation depending more on oil.
B.Poisonous oil breaking down naturally.
C.Millions of tons of oil spilling into the sea.
D.More environmental damage being caused.
66.Which suggestion,is made for reducing oil tank accidents according to the passage?B
A.We should build safer tankers in the near future.
B.We should develop new technologies to cut oil use.
C.Tankers should not be allowed to sail near the coastlines.
D.Countries should build more oil pipelines under the sea.

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