第三部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
第一节:阅读选择(计分30)
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Do you sometimes argue about what seems to you to be simple fact? Do you argue whether it' s cold outdoors or whether the car in front of you is going faster than the speed limit?
If you get into such arguments, try to think about the story about the six blind men and the elephant. The first blind man who felt the elephant' s trunk said it was like a snake. The second who felt the elephant's side said it was like a wall, while the third said it was like a spear as he touched the animal' s tusk. The fourth, who caught hold of the elephant's tail insisted that it was like a rope. The fifth man said it looked like a tree as he put his arms around one of the elephant' s legs. The sixth, who was tall and got hold of the elephant' s ears, said it was like a huge fan.
Each man' s idea of the animal came from his own experience. So if someone disagrees with you about a "simple fact", it' s often because his experience in the matter is different from yours.
To see how hard it is for even one person to make up his mind about a "simple fact", try this simple experiment.  Get three large bowls. Put ice water in one. Put hot water in the second. Put lukewarm water in the third. Now put your left hand in the ice water. Put your right hand in the hot water. After thirty seconds, put both hands in the lukewarm water. Your right hand will tell you the water is cold. Your left hand will tell you it's hot!
56. What makes people think about simple facts differently?
A. The fact that simple facts differ from one another.
B. The fact that people have different experience in the simple facts.
C. The fact that people often disagree with one another.
D. The fact that it' s hard to make up one's mind about simple facts.
57. The writer's advice is____.
A. we should never think about simple facts
B. we should never judge something with a one-sided view
C. we should not agree about simple facts
D. we must learn from the six blind men
58. After reading the last paragraph, we may think of ____.
A. Newton' s law               B. Galileo' s theory of falling objects
C. Einstein' s Theory of Relativity D. Marx' s On Capital
59. The main idea of this passage is ____.
A. people often judge something according to his own experience
B. people often agree about simple facts
C. it's hard for a person to make up his mind about a simple fact
D. you should not care too much about simple fact

We live in a digital world now, and a student’s technology needs have changed. For the early years, when you are in primary school, you can get by with no technology at all. Even if you have a computer, it’s a good idea to get children familiar with libraries. At this age, trips to the library are like family outings.
As you get closer to middle school, a computer with Internet access becomes more of a necessity. Teachers will often give assignments that require a student to use the Internet for research. After a computer, technology choices for students become more difficult to make – especially when it comes to cell-phones. Kids will beg their parents for a cell-phone, especially in middle school. For many parents, it’s a safety issue: They want to know that their kids can reach them quickly if necessary. For teachers, cell phones can be used to record lessons when students are absent. But many teachers dislike cell-phones. Some kids send messages or have talks in the class. Sending messages also raises the problem of cheating on exams. More and more schools are now forbidding the use of cell-phones.
Many kids see iPods as necessary things to have. IPods are great for music, but do they do anything good for your children’s education? Maybe they do. That’s the opinion of Doug Johnson, an educator for 30 years. Johnson says that educators should accept all new forms of technology in the classroom, including iPods. “Some do more with their cell- phones than we can do with our laptops,” he jokes. “I don’t think we should be afraid. The truth is that it’s easier to change the way we teach than to change the technology habits of an entire generation.”
【小题1】According to author, primary school children should___.

A.use the computer and the Internet regularly
B.ask their parents to buy them cell-phones
C.buy iPods to listen to music
D.go to libraries to read more books
【小题2】Why do parents agree to buy their children cell-phones?
A.They want their children to be cool.
B.They think cell-phones be helpful to their study.
C.They want to keep in touch with their children.
D.They want their children to keep up to date.
【小题3】The following are all reasons why many teachers dislike cell-phones EXCEPT ____.
A.cell-phones can be used to cheat on exams
B.schoolchildren will send messages during class
C.cell-phones can be used to record lessons
D.schoolchildren might talk on them during class
【小题4】 What does the underlined word “that” refers to?
A.iPods can be used to listen to music.
B.iPods can be helpful for children’s education.
C.iPods can be used to play games.
D.iPods are necessary for children’s lives.
【小题5】We can infer from what Doug Johnson said that _____.
A.cell-phones are not useful to students
B.teachers should let students use cell-phones
C.it’s better for teachers to change their teaching methods
D.schoolchildren should follow the trends(潮流) of fashion

To communicate well with other people,you must learn to speak well,right?
Yes,but speaking isn’t everything.Some experts say that only thirty percent of communication comes from talking.Your gestures and other non-verbal(非语言的)actions matter,too.But in different cultures,the same action can have different meanings.
When you have to meet someone from a different culture,be prepared.Do you know what kind of gestures and customs are appropriate(合适的)?If you understand culture differences,you’ll be a better communicator—even before you open your mouth!
In many Western cultures,men stand up before they are introduced to someone important.Standing up shows politeness and respect.After that,somepne usually offers to shake hands.
But in the east,typical(典型的)introductions often begin and end with bowing(鞠躬)rather than shaking hands.Sometimes even a small nod(点头) of the head is enough.Some Westerners visiting Asia misunderstand shaking hands as a sign of unfriendliness.Such a mistake could be harmful to the start of a new frienship.
【小题1】According to the passage,which of the following is true?

A.All experts agree that only 30% of communication comes from talking.
B.Typical introductions often begin and end with shaking hands in Western culture.
C.In different countries,the same gesture may mean different meaning.
D.If you don’t know the culture of a country , you will not misunderstand the gesture.
【小题2】What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.Misunderstanding will stop the frienship from developing.
B.Nodding is just OK.
C.Introduction can build friendship.
D.Shaking hands is most important.
【小题3】Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.You must stand up when you are introduced.
B.You should show your politeness when you are introduced.
C.You will do the same when you are introduced.
D.Our gestures and other nonverbal actions are very important.
【小题4】How do you understand the underlined sentence?
A.Before you speak.
B.Knowing the different cultures is clever.
C.As soon as you talk.
D.Understanding the different cultures can help you communicate well.

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