题目内容
15.Clearly if we are to participate in the society in which we live,we must communicate with other people.A great deal of communicating is performed on a person-to-person basis by the simple means of speech.If we travel in buses,buy things in shops,or eat in restaurants,we are likely to have conversations where we give information or opinions,receive news or comment,and very likely to have our views challenged by other members of society.Face to face contact is by no means the only form of communication and during the last two hundred years the art of mass communication has become one of the dominating factors of contemporary society.Two things,above others,have caused the enormous growth of the communication industry.Firstly,inventiveness has led to advanced imprinting,telecommunications photography,radio and television.Secondly,speed has revolutionized the transmission (传输) and reception of communications so that local news often takes a back seat to national news,which itself is often almost eclipsed( 侵蚀) by international news.
No longer is the possession of information confined to(只限于) a privileged minority.In the last century the wealthy man with his own library was indeed fortunate,but today there are public libraries.For years ago people used to flock to the cinema,but now far more people sit at home and turn on the TV to watch a programme that is being channeled into millions of homes.
Communication is no longer merely concerned with the transmission of information.The modem communication industry influences the way people live in society and broadens their horizons by allowing access to information,education and entertainment.The printing,broadcasting and advertising industries are all involved with informing,educating and entertaining.
Although a great deal of the material communicated by the mass media is very valuable to the individual and to the society of which he is part,the vast modem network of communications is open to abuse(滥用).However,the mass media are with us for better,for worse,and there is no turning back.
60.In the first paragraph the writer emphasizes theDof face-to-face contact in social setting.
A.natureB.limitationC.creativityD.usefulness
61.It is implied in the passage thatA.
A.local news used to be the only source of information
B.local news still takes a significant place
C.national news is becoming more popular
D.international news is the fastest transmitted news
62.Which of the following statements is NOT true?B
A.Possessing information used to be a privilege.
B.Public libraries have replaced the private completely.
C.Communication means more than transmission.
D.Information influences ways of life and thinking.
63.From the last paragraph we can infer that the writer isD.
A.indifferent to the harmful influence of the mass media
B.happy about the flexible changes in the mass media
C.pessimistic about the future of the mass media
D.concerned about the wrong use of the mass media.
分析 文章讲述了随着时代的发展,人们的交流方式也在发生在巨大的变化,从面对面的交流转换到了多样化的方式.但是现在很多人都在滥用这些交流方法,引起了作者的担心.
解答 60-63 DABD
60.D 段落大意题.根据第一段A great deal of communicating is performed on a person-to-person basis by the simple means of speech.说明在过去很多的交流都是通过面对面的交流实现的.故本段讲述的是面对面交流的重要性.故D正确.
61.A 推理题.根据第二段最后两行local news often takes a back seat to national news,which itself is often almost eclipsed( 侵蚀) by international news.说明对方性的新闻通常的信息的唯一来源.故A正确.
62.B 细节题.根据文章第三段第二行In the last century the wealthy man with his own library was indeed fortunate,but today there are public libraries.说明过去有私人的图书馆,现在有公立的图书馆,但是并没有说公立图书馆代替了私人图书馆,故B说法错误.
63.D 推理题.根据最后一段2,3行the vast modem network of communications is open to abuse(滥用).说明现在的人滥用这些现代化的交流网络.说明作者很担心这样的事情.故D正确.
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.

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A. | will have a meeting | B. | am about to have a meeting | ||
C. | am having a meeting | D. | will be having a meeting |
GM(转基因) crops are debatable.On one hand,some farmers and scientists feel that GM crops can make the world a(51)B place.If bioengineers can create crops that are resistant to insects(52)C,then they won't have to worry about insects destroying plants.In the(53)A of insect damage,crops can grow to feed the poor and hungry.Genetic engineering can create plants with other desirable properties as well.Plants that don't require much water,that can live even in times of drought,can help prevent the widespread(54)C that would occur if people have nothing to eat.It's easy to see why many people believe that GM crops will help the world meet the difficult(55)A that it will face as more and more people need to be fed.
But not everyone thinks bioengineering is a good idea.Other people are(56D.They mistrust the claims made and don't believe that biotechnology is without (57)B.The possible dangers include harming the ecosystem-the inter-related community of plants and animals and bacteria that(58)B the Earth.They(59)B that changing plants can harm our environment,and damage to our surroundings can hurt us.One danger is that GM crops can transfer their characteristics to other plants.Plants that reproduce by spreading their pollen (花粉) in the wind can possibly fertilize wild plants,making them more (60)B to control.Another problem is that GM plants might be a source of allergens (过敏源).This seems (61)D,but in the process of making GM foods,genes are transferred that are known to cause problems for some people.Allergic reactions can(62)D from coughing and sneezing to death.
Indeed,people hold very different opinions about(63)A.While some people look forward to crops that will not rot during the trip to market,others claim that we will ruin our cropland and destroy what we are trying to save.While some people look forward to crops that can(64)C droughts,others claim that contact with GM plants can pollute other crops,making them(65)C for use.For some people,GM crops are the hope of the future; for others,they are a poison that will harm or destroy our farmland.
51.A.worse | B.better | C.less healthy | D.more peaceful |
52.A.in no way | B.by all means | C.for example | D.by contrast |
53.A.absence | B.appearance | C.case | D.effect |
54.A.war | B.poverty | C.starvation | D.robbery |
55.A.challenge | B.specification | C.standard | D.principle |
56.A.knowledgeable | B.supportive | C.ignorant | D.suspicious |
57.A.control | B.risks | C.criteria | D.doubts |
58.A.turn up | B.make up | C.give up | D.take up |
59.A.ensure | B.worry | C.deny | D.demand |
60.A.temperate | B.difficult | C.efficient | D.enjoyable |
61.A.inevitable | B.inaccessible | C.unavoidable | D.unlikely |
62.A.suffer | B.arise | C.start | D.range |
63.A.bioengineering | B.allergens | C.drought | D.future |
64.A.cause | B.reduce | C.stand | D.change |
65.A.efficient | B.expensive | C.unfit | D.possible. |
I recently visited London and traveled on the tube while I was there.Apart from the people(41)B,almost everybody else was on their phones,and because of the nature of the tube,it is difficult not to see(42)Awhat they are all doing.Of course,being(43)Dit is difficult to get any signal,which rules out texting or using the Internet,(44)Bthere is still plenty you can use your phones for.People were playing(45)C,reading articles and listening to music,and I'm sure that as soon as they(46)Dfrom the train station they would start texting,calling or checking their emails.There is a constant(47)Bto everyone in the world,(48)Byou have a mobile phone in your hand.
Recently,my smart-phone broke and had to be(49)C to the warehouse for(50)Cfor a week or so.In the meantime I had to use a really(51)D,basic phone just to keep in touch with my family and friends.All I could do on this phone was send (52)B,make calls and play one game.And I loved it.I loved being free from the Internet,and I really didn't mind not having constant(53)Cabout what my friends were doing or what the latest celebrity story was.It was quite(54)Dand it allowed me to spend more time(55)Cmy surroundings-I could(56)Bmy time in London more,for example,and I could watch the people around me and really see what was going on.
(57)A,I knew that as soon as I got my smart-phone back I would be one of those people once again,(58)Cto finding out what everyone is doing and(59)Dmy time playing games or checking social network sites.Perhaps I should just go back to using the basic phone and(60)BI ever got my smart-phone back…
41.A.present | B.asleep | C.disabled | D.opposite |
42.A.exactly | B.carefully | C.immediately | D.sensitively |
43.A.crowded | B.faraway | C.outdoors | D.underground |
44.A.and | B.but | C.so | D.or |
45.A.cards | B.records | C.games | D.jokes |
46.A.survived | B.differed | C.suffered | D.emerged |
47.A.approach | B.connection | C.access | D.communication |
48.A.as far as | B.as long as | C.as soon as | D.as well as |
49.A.given away | B.left behind | C.sent off | D.sold out |
50.A.change | B.recycle | C.repair | D.use |
51.A.cheap | B.familiar | C.modern | D.old |
52.A.e-mails | B.massages | C.photos | D.signals |
53.A.actions | B.worries | C.updates | D.complaints |
54.A.boring | B.embarrassing | C.inspiring | D.refreshing |
55.A.getting across | B.looking after | C.taking in | D.thinking about |
56.A.cost | B.enjoy | C.waste | D.save |
57.A.However | B.Instead | C.Otherwise | D.Therefore |
58.A.opposed | B.equal | C.addicted | D.blind |
59.A.burdening | B.devoting | C.sparing | D.wasting |
60.A.insist | B.forget | C.deny | D.admit |
A.German 202 | B.Modern European History | C.Business management |
*Intermediate language program *5 nights(Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm *Covers both language and also provides introduction to German culture +German 101 is required for admission *Cost; 1,100 | *non-academic introduction tO European history *3 nights per week (Mon-Wed) *Class Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm *Focuses on historic sites of Europe along with basic introduction to German and French languages *Cost:900 | *Business skills program *5 nights per week (Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 8:30pm一11:30pm *Learn all you need to know to run your own business Course ideal for a current business owner or someone thinking about starting their own business *Cost:1,600 |
D.Human Resources 101 | E.Introductory Economics. | F.Japanese |
*Introduction to Human Resource management *5 days/night a week (Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 9:30am一12:30pm OR 6:30pm-9:30pm *provides practical guidance to improve your ability to handle your employees;includes negotiation and conflict settlement | *covets the basics required for senior high school and first year university economics study *Twice weekly(Mon&Thu) *Class Time: 8:30pm--9:30pm *TeXt-books included in course fee.Recognized by all major national universities *Cost:600 | *introductory course to Japanese language *5 nights a week.(Mon--Fri) *Class Time: 7:30pm一10:30pm *recognized by all national into Second year Japanese courses *Cost:1,700 |
46.Jason Smith--graduated from high school last year and is now working as a Sales assistant in a supermarket.Wants to get promoted but he needs to have better skills at managing people to achieve this.Works from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday to Friday.D
47.Julie Bender--is planning to travel to Europe next year and is interested in finding out more about some of the places she is planning to visit or learning a European language.Prefers to study after she finishes work at 6 pm rather than or weekends.B
48.Hymen Nerdstrom-a senior high school student who needs a course that will help improve at least one of his weakest subjects,modem history and economics.Finishes school each weekday at 5 pm.Every Tuesday and Thursday evening has football practice until 7 pm.E
49.Ron Woods--works in a music shop Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.Is interested in taking a course that will give him the skill to successfully run business of his own.Also plays in a band every Sunday night which he must attend.C
50.Jill Seaweed-left school without graduating 5 years ago,but is now interested in continuing her education,Is interested in history and languages and wants a course that will not only help her learn more about either topic but will also help her to get accepted into university.F.