57. Most people who leave their families behind them_______.

A. do so without warning B. do so because of their debts

C. come back immediately D. change their names

56. When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle ______________.

A. could not forgive him for taking the children

B. had been expecting it to happen for some time

C. could not understand why

D. blamed herself for what had happened

75. Which statement best describes the main idea of the passage?

　 A. It tells the most economical ways to use a freezer.

　 B. It explains how to defrost a manual-defrosted freezer.

　 C. It introduces the advantages and disadvantages of two kinds of freezers/

　 D. It gives useful advice on how to choose and maintain a freezer.

答案　 72.A　 73.C　 74.B　 75.D

Passage 43

(山東省聊城市2008年高三年級(jí)模擬(四)A篇)

Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle’s husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.

Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a good-bye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them.

Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from home-the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity.

To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self- confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life.

Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive(沖動(dòng)). “It’s typical of the kind of personality which seems able to ignore other people’s pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself, is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty, upset and empty.”

74. In order to get the best results, you should______.

　 A. use cool water to wash the inside of frostless models

　 B. keep the freezer at least 75% full

　 C. add three pounds of food every 24 hours

　 D. put your freezer in a garage with a strong floor

73. According to the passage, choosing the best place for your freezer means_____.

　 A. putting it in an unheated garage if possible

　 B. locating it near a stove if it is a manual-defrosted model

　 C. trying to keep it away from heat, drafts, and humidity

　 D. locating it as close as possible to the kitchen door

72. What can we learn from this passage?

　 A. It is more important to keep the freezer at the temperature of zero-degree.

　 B. It is an easy task to have your freezer serve you for 15 years.

　 C. You don’t have to worry about defrosting if you choose a chest freezer.

　 D. The opening of freezers has nothing to do with energy-saving.

71. What is the main idea of the passage?

　 A. It mainly tells us how to treat friends

　 B. It mainly introduces the importance of friends

　 C. It mainly explains the lesson for shaking off friends

　 D. It mainly gives advice on how to make new friends

答案　 68.C　 69.B　 70.C　 71.A

Passage 42

(遼寧省沈陽(yáng)二中2008屆第四次模擬考試E篇)

When you choose a freezer, remember it’s probably going to be with you for a long time. So it’s important to know which freezer is right for your needs.

　 First, decide if you want an upright or chest model. Uprights are more convenient. Their storage space is more accessible and they take up less floor area. However, chest models are more energy-efficient because less cold air escapes when they are open.

　 If you are buying an upright, you’ll have to choose between frostless(無(wú)霜) or manual (手動(dòng)的)defrost(解凍). Chest freezers are always manual. Frostless freezers automatically defrost at present intervals(每隔一段時(shí)間) and remove the water. Manual models must be defrosted by hand every few months or whenever frost pile up to about a quarter of an inch.

　 To help your freezer reach a ripe old age, try to find a spot that’s cool, dry, and away from drafts(精棉). Drafts and heat will raise the freezer’s cabinet temperature, which makes it work harder to keep cool. That means wasted energy. That means wasted energy and a shortened life.

　 Dry air is important because high humidity (濕氣) can cause the freezer to rust outside and frost up inside. With proper care, a freezer can serve you for 15 years or more. Regular cleaning and simple maintenance will help it maintain a zero-degree temperature and keep it smelling fresh and looking almost new.

　 Frostless models requires less care than manual defrost freezers. The inside of a frostless unit should be washed periodically with warm water and baking soda or a mild soap, rinse, and dried.

　 Good habits go a long way toward a freezer that runs efficiently. To get the most from your freezer, check regularly to make sure it’s providing a true zero-degree temperature.

　 Keep the freezer at least three-quarters full. The emptier it get, the more energy is wasted. If more than three pounds of food per cubic foot of storage space is added every 24 hours, the resulting high or low temperature can damage the food.

70. What does the last paragraph tell us to do?

　 A. To make new friends.

　 B. To keep in touch with old friends.

　 C. To avoid being shaken off.

　 D. To avoid hurting unusual friends.

69. Which of the following can be a good way to refuse unwanted friends?

　 A. Telling them that you’ve received an invitation to another party.

　 B. Telling them that you are busy at school and have to study.

　 C. Inviting them to play outside school where they’re strangers.

　 D. Suggesting activities that they don’t enjoy.

68.We can base an unusual friendship on ______.

A. common interests　　　　 B. long-term contact

C. mutual respect　　　　　　 D. a great pleasure