题目内容
7.On Monday,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted that 42% of Americans could be overweight by 2030.Our expanding waistlines lead to not only a medical problem,but according to a recent article in The New York Times,it could also endanger personal safety in some situations-in an airplane crash,for example.The New York Times'Christine Negroni reports that engineers and scientists are questioning whether airplane seats are enough to protect overweight travelers.Government standards for airplane seat strength-first set more than 60years ago-require that the seats be made for a passenger weighing 170pounds (77kg).Today,the average American man weighs nearly 194pounds (88kg) and the average woman 165pounds (75kg).Negroni reports:
"If a heavier person completely fills a seat,the seat is not likely to behave as intended during a crash,"Robert Salzar,the leading scientist at the Center for Applied Biomechanics at the University of Virginia."The energy absorption (吸收)that is built into the aircraft seat is likely to be overpowered and the passengers will not be protected properly."
"Nor would the injury be limited to that passenger only,"Dr Salzar said."If a seat or a seat belt fails,"he said,"those people who are seated nearby could be endangered from‘the uncontrolled movements of the passenger'."
Most complaints about airplane seats focus on their lack of comfort and high ticket price,and whether overweight passengers should be made to buy two seats.But The New York Times'article brings up another reason to feel anxious about flying.Investigators of the issue got in touch with the airplane seat and seat belt makers,but they refused to comment on the problem.Experts agreed that crash testing should be done with overweight dummies (人体模特).Both airplane seats and seat belts should be tested,they said.
Fortunately,however,according to Nora Marshall,a senior adviser at National Transportation Safety Board,the board's investigators have never seen an accident involving a commercial plane in which the weight of a passenger was a problem.
29.What is the article in The New York Times mainly concerned with?C
A.The size of airplane seats and seat belts.
B.Airplane crashes involving commercial planes.
C.Safety of overweight airplane passengers.
D.A medical problem caused by being overweight.
30.Robert Salzar would probably agree thatB.
A.overweight passengers should buy two seats
B.standards for airplane seat strength should be raised
C.the government should help produce bigger planes
D.passengers should know how to protect themselves when in trouble
31.We can learn from the text thatD.
A.airplane seat makers have taken action now
B.there are few complaints about airplane seats
C.only a small number of airplane accidents involve the overweight
D.those passengers seated near the overweight may suffer too
32.What is the best title for the text?A
A.Are airplane seats safe enough for the overweight?
B.Will 42% of Americans be overweight by 2003?
C.When will the overweight enjoy their flight?
D.Why do passengers feel anxious about flying?
分析 本文由美国人的超重问题引入,后来逐渐谈到体重过大的人在一些特殊场合会受到伤害,文章主要讨论了现在的飞机座位对于体重过大的乘客是否足够安全.
解答 CB DA
29.C 文章第一段Our expanding waistlines lead to not only a medical problem,but according to a recent article in The New York Times,it could also endanger personal safety in some situations-in an airplane crash,for example.最后说纽约时报中的一篇文章报道体重过大也会在一些特殊场合中影响人们的安全.后文则围绕飞机事故问题谈论体重过大的乘客的安全问题.故选C
30.B 根据The energy absorption (吸收)that is built into the aircraft seat is likely to be overpowered and the passengers will not be protected properly这位研究者指出当一位超重的乘客坐在座位上时,座位无法像预想中的一样保护乘客,安装在座位中的能量吸收系统会崩溃.所以,飞机座位的标准需要提高.
31.D 文中第四段"Nor would the injury be limited to that passenger only,"Dr Salzar said."If a seat or a seat belt fails,"he said,"those people who are seated nearby could be endangered from‘the uncontrolled movements of the passenger'."指出:当飞机发生事故时,不仅体重过大的乘客会受到伤害,坐在他们附近的其他乘客也会受到他们自己所无法控制的动作的影响.答案为D
32.A 本文由美国人的超重问题引入,后来逐渐谈到体重过大的人在一些特殊场合会受到伤害,文章主要讨论了现在的飞机座位对于体重过大的乘客是否足够安全.
点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项 (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.
DONALD SLOAN | ||
Gates Hall University of Kansas Lawrence,KS 66045 913-243-1682 | After May 2009: 46 Clayton Drive St.Louis,MO 63130 314-726-8840 | |
Objective | To work with the client (委托人) population in a social service position. | |
Education | B.A.,University of Kansas,Lawrence,KS,2009 Major:Social Services Minor:Applied Psychology | |
Experience | Assistant Activities Supervisor,Fairview Nursing Home,Lawrence,KS,November 2006-present.Help organize and implement recreational activities for nursing home residents.Activities include crafts,dances,day trips,sing-alongs and visiting performers. Hotline Volunteer.Teen Crisis Center,Lawrence,KS,September 2006-May 2007.Handled crisis calls from teenagers in the community.Dealt with drug use,unwanted pregnanci es,failing grades,and the breakdown of parent-teen relationships. Nurse's Aide,Danyers General Hospital,St.Louis,MO,Summer 2006.Assisted nurses in patient care.Took histories,updated charts,and helped prepare patients for surgery. | |
Activities | University Conc ert Board.Work with other board members to plan and implement on-campus concerts. Senior Gift Campaign.Help manage the campaign to raise funds for the senior class gift to the university. Residence Hall Programming Board.Planned social events for Eggar Residence Hall. | |
Skills | Fluent in French.Water safety instructor.Skilled at working with people. | |
Interests | Skiing,softball,classical music,and guitar. |
A.an advertisement for enrolling new employees
B.a school report at the end of an academic year
C.a self-introduction meant to apply for a job
D.a part of a recommendation letter from a university
34.According to the"Experience"section,we can infer that Donald Sloan can beD.
A.a wise leader
B.a skillful performer
C.a gifted scientist
D.a good social worker
35.From the passage we can learn that Donald SloanB.
A.is good at singing and dancing
B.is about to graduate from a university
C.has an interest in being a surgeon
D.specializes in psychology.