题目内容
13.One of the most popular programmes on British television,with its devoted viewers,is the Antiques Roadshow.Members of the public bring their treasured possessions along to a venue(会场) in their neighbourhood to be valued by antiques experts.Obviously the experts see a lot of junk,but there are times when even the experienced professionals find it difficult to hide their excitement on making an unexpected discovery.That brown paper bag that an old lady has brought to the table with something to be valued contains-yes-a rarity,a masterpiece,a superb piece of jewellery,…There was a time when antiques dealers and experts had a reputation for being a little pretentious (自命不凡的)-knowledge,but pretentious.That has changed,due partly to the influence of programmes like the Antiques Roadshow,and the experts now are bent on being as helpful as they can.I remember a conversation just like this in a recent programme:
"I suppose you'd like to know what it's worth,"said the expert,staring at a delicate bottle.
"Well,yes,"said the owner,adding,as expected,"but naturally I wouldn't want to sell it.Sentimental(情感的) value,you know."
"Yes,memories,"replied the expert."Anyway,as I said,it is very rare,and it's worth a mere£500."And before the gasps of fascinated onlookers had died away,he added quickly."Of course,if it had been in perfect condition,it would have been worth ten times that-at least ten times."
Such things make good television,if nothing else.
And then,within a few months,when all the fuss had died down,there was the bottle---a little perfume bottle,photographed in all its"delicate"glory,to be included in the next sale of good European glass in a large London auction house (拍卖行).So much for sentimental value!
29.What do all the people bring when they come to the Antiques Roadshow?B
A.Treasured and valuable antiques.
B.All kinds of old things.
C.Valuables and masterpieces.
D.Plenty of junk.
30.Sentimental value is a value whichC.
A.an expert gives to an article
B.an auctioneer estimates of an article
C.is based on tender feelings alone
D.is the real market value
31.The bottle would probably have been worth£5,000 if itC.
A.had not been wrapped roughly
B.had been signed by the maker
C.had not been damaged somehow
D.had been auctioned to the highest bidder
32.In the last paragraph,the writer implies that people will nearly always be influenced byB.
A.things
B.money
C.dream
D.advice.
分析 本文介绍了英国一个鉴宝节目火了之后所带来的问题和思考.
解答 29.B.理解推断题.由第一段Obviously the experts see a lot of junk,but there are times when even the experienced professionals find it difficult to hide their excitement on making an unexpected discovery可知,有的东西是垃圾,有的却很有价值,可推知只要是历史很老的东西都被带来了,故选是B.
30.C.细节理解题.由倒数第二段,"but naturally I wouldn't want to sell it.Sentimental(情感的) value,可推知,情感价值是基于持有者个人的情感,故选C.
31.C.推理判断题.由倒数第二段it is very rare,and it's worth a mere£500和if it had been in perfect condition,it would have been worth ten times that-at least ten times,可知,若未损坏,它的价值是500的十倍,即5000,故选C.
32.B.推理判断题.由倒数第三段,"but naturally I wouldn't want to sell it.Sentimental(情感的) value,和最后一段作对比,可知 人们开始由于情感依托不想出售古物,但是听到它的价值还是出售了,可推知人们总是被钱所影响,故选B.
点评 科教类阅读难度比一般阅读较大,它存在的生词比较多,因此考生应当综合略读、跳读和查读,猜词等阅读技巧来做题,平时也应加强练习.
The song called"I believe I can fly"has meant the most to me since I was at the age of three.I chose this song because it (21)B me that as long as I believe,I can be or do everything I want in life even I was (22)B.I didn't know much of what the song (23)D a long time ago but as I grew older,I still (24)B the song and started to listen to the words more and more.Every time I listen to it,I think about all the (25)A I have overcome(克服).
When I was little,I had to use a wheelchair(轮椅) (26)A there was something wrong with my (27)D.The doctors said I had little chance of ever (28)B but I was determined(下定决心) to.I knew I had to believe in myself to (29)A my goal to walk someday.
One day the doctor told my mother he could (30)C an operation(手术) that would help me walk.So when I was three,I had my first surgery(外科手术).I was a very (31)C kid so being in a bed for six weeks,not being able to (32)D,felt horrible(可怕的).I knew after all the (33)A and the crying it would be worth.(34)B,at the age of four,I felt free when I finally (35)B the trouble and learned how to walk.
The song says,"I see me running through that open door."That is what I (36)B like; I believe I could fly just like the song says.I have depended (37)D the arms of my parents and I've always known I had to be (38)A and it started inside of me.I have always (39)B I can touch the sky.I still have more difficulties to face,but I will (40)A believe I can fly,as long as I believe.
21.A.Warns | B.Reminds | C.Invites | D.forces |
22.A.Interested | B.Disabled | C.shocked | D.confused |
23.A.Helped | B.decided | C.afforded | D.meant |
24.A.refused | B.loved | C.expected | D.bored |
25.A.Difficulties | B.questions | C.drops | D.ideas |
26.A.Because | B.though | C.so | D.but |
27.A.Arms | B.head | C.hands | D.legs |
28.A.Singing | B.walking | C.flying | D.listening |
29.A.achieve | B.decide | C.receive | D.accept |
30.A.set | B.settle | C.do | D.share |
31.A.peaceful | B.afraid | C.active | D.happy |
32.A.hold | B.lend | C.wave | D.move |
33.A.pain | B.loneliness | C.sadness | D.fear |
34.A.Suddenly | B.Finally | C.Nearly | D.Immediately |
35.A.held on | B.went through | C.picked up | D.turned on |
36.A.sounded | B.felt | C.sensed | D.touched |
37.A.by | B.with | C.over | D.on |
38.A.strong | B.noisy | C.weak | D.silent |
39.A.needed | B.believed | C.explained | D.missed |
40.A.always | B.often | C.never | D.Seldom |
A Heroic Driver
Ciro Ortiz,an 11-year-old kid,has recently set up shop in a New York subway station.He offers five-minute"(41)Badvice"sessions to passers-by for $2.
Every Sunday,Ciro Ortiz spends about two hours at the Bedford(42)Astation,sitting at a folding table with a cardboard sign that(43)C"emotional advice $2".Believe it or not,people actually do(44)Bfor some pearls of(45)Dfrom the"emotional advice kid".They ask him about all(46)Aof things from relationships and career advice to Donald Trump-the 45th US President-elect.He does his(47)Cto help them find the answer to their problems.
Ciro's dad doesn't make much money.One night Ciro was just inspired to try an idea of(48)Dhe could make his own.His father (49)Athe idea and the next day they went into Williamsburg and set up the(50)Bon the street.
Ciro was surprisingly(51)Cwith passers-by,and he's been doing it ever(52)D.On a good day,he'll(53)Babout $50,but it's not just money that(54)Dhim.Ciro was bullied(欺凌) at school in the past,which inspired him to(55)Ahis entrepreneurial(创业) spirit in the temporary emotional advice desk,(56)Dthe much more popular lemonade stand.
Plus,Ciro is(57)Areally good at giving people emotional advice.A woman came up to his father and said what Ciro told her was what she'd been(58)Cin her gut(直觉) that whole time.He was really nervous and(59)Bof himself in the beginning,but after a few Sundays,he started coming home telling his mother,"I've met so many wonderful people.I will(60)Chaving so many friends."
41.A.physical | B.emotional | C.mental | D.legal |
42.A.subway | B.service | C.railway | D.comfort |
43.A.writes | B.announces | C.reads | D.shows |
44.A.stand by | B.stop by | C.pass by | D.get by |
45.A.significance | B.interest | C.value | D.wisdom |
46.A.sorts | B.costs | C.means | D.directions |
47.A.happiest | B.most | C.best | D.worst |
48.A.when | B.what | C.why | D.how |
49.A.approved of | B.appealed to | C.complained of | D.stuck to |
50.A.base | B.stand | C.branch | D.goal |
51.A.familiar | B.content | C.popular | D.careful |
52.A.then | B.there | C.before | D.since |
53.A.demand | B.earn | C.collect | D.withdraw |
54.A.attracts | B.serves | C.overcomes | D.motivates |
55.A.channel | B.admire | C.recover | D.suit |
56.A.other than | B.more than | C.less than | D.rather than |
57.A.apparently | B.voluntarily | C.personally | D.fortunately |
58.A.thinking | B.seeking | C.feeling | D.hunting |
59.A.unaware | B.uncertain | C.independent | D.innocent |
60.A.take up | B.turn to | C.end up | D.admit to |
Never been on an airplane?Here's your chance to (41)C one for just one US dollar,or even for (42)A if you don't have the money.Retired pilot Bahadur Gupta will be happy to show you (43)D.The plane,which never (44)C,is giving an opportunity to poor people to (45)A what it is like to sit in a jet.
When Gupta started his career many years ago,people from his tiny home villages in India (46)D asked him what it was like to be in an aircraft.None of them had ever (47)A real airplane and they wanted a look at the aviation industry through Gupta's (48)B.For security reasons,Gupta was never (49)B to take his fellow villagers inside an actual aircraft.But saying no always made him feel uncomfortable and (50)C and he always wanted to do something that would give them a (51)B of flying.
Finally,in 2003,Gupta sold some land,bought an old airplane and started offering (52)A"flights"to the public,charging them only what they could (53)D.
To make the experience (54)A real,the"passengers"are given boarding passes and even shown safety (55)C.What (56)D the amazing in-flight experience is when the kids (57)B slide down the airplane's emergency landing slide,which many of the most frequent flyers have luckily (58)C experienced.
The retired pilot says he hopes all his customers can (59)D fly in a real plane,but in the meantime he is enjoying putting a/an (60)B on their faces.
41.A.touch | B.land | C.board | D.fly |
42.A.nothing | B.anything | C.little | D.few |
43.A.away | B.out | C.off | D.around |
44.A.takes up | B.takes down | C.takes off | D.takes away |
45.A.experience | B.decide | C.imagine | D.introduce |
46.A.fearfully | B.intentionally | C.cautiously | D.curiously |
47.A.seen | B.bought | C.produced | D.possessed |
48.A.tasks | B.eyes | C.thoughts | D.windows |
49.A.offered | B.allowed | C.expected | D.encouraged |
50.A.nervous | B.fearful | C.disappointed | D.careless |
51.A.chance | B.taste | C.way | D.lesson |
52.A.pretend | B.actual | C.cheap | D.safe |
53.A.access | B.accept | C.agree | D.afford |
54.A.close to | B.opposite to | C.far from | D.different from |
55.A.reasons | B.concerns | C.instructions | D.suggestions |
56.A.belongs to | B.appeals to | C.leads to | D.adds to |
57.A.surprisingly | B.excitedly | C.silently | D.sadly |
58.A.always | B.ever | C.never | D.seldom |
59.A.smoothly | B.independently | C.successfully | D.eventually |
60.A.mask | B.smile | C.mark | D.expression |
A. | concerning | B. | concerns | C. | concerned | D. | to concern |