【题目】 Audrey Randolph, who used to be a librarian, is a car mechanic in London. But she didn’t find it easy to become a car mechanic. She had to attend a Centre, where people can learn a new job for 20 weeks. We asked her why she decided to work with cars. “My first reason was independence,” she said. “I also wanted to learn about how things work, using my hands. Besides, I’ve come to the conclusion that many people prefer to have a woman repair their cars.”

When it comes to her experiences in the Center, she tells us about it, “I was the only woman among four hundred men. And some of them were rude to me, just because of my sex.” However, Audrey said she made the right decision.

One hundred years ago women were second-class citizens in Britain. Men controlled everything. Not only that, they really believed that women were “the weaker sex”. Women, they say, depend too little on cool reasoning and too much on intuition (直觉) to arrive at decisions, and sometimes are not even able to think clearly. But in the past century a lot has changed. Two women have become Prime Minister, and women can now compete as equals in every kind of job and profession. They also have more control over when to have a family and how many children they want. Nowadays both men and women go out to work. Consequently the traditional roles played by them in the family have changed greatly. Those times when the man was the major breadwinner and the woman stayed at home and looked after the house and the children are over. Most couples share the housework and in some homes it is now the man who stays at home with the kids and the woman who goes out to work.

1Why did Audrey go to the Centre?

A.To get trained in her job skills.

B.To prove she is more competent.

C.To show she isn’t challenging men.

D.To fight against sex discrimination.

2What do Audrey’s training experiences reflect?

A.Companies tend to employ more women.

B.Women undertake more social responsibilities.

C.Women can change jobs more easily than men.

D.Some men still look down upon women today.

3What was the argument men raised against women?

A.Women were serious about everything.

B.Women’s thoughts were often unclear.

C.Women’s decisions were unreliable.

D.Women were weak physically.

4What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Men Are Carrying on a Sex-fight.

B.Women Are More Independent Now.

C.A Woman Made a Right Decision.

D.Men and Women Should Be Equal.

【题目】 One thing you do not expect an oil minister to do is to block the development of his own country’s oil fields. But that is exactly what Alberto Acosta did when he was appointed Ecuador’s Oil Minister.

For a relatively poor country whose main income is from oil exports, this idea seemed like madness. Ecuador is not rich by economic (经济) standards, but in terms of the diversity of plant and animal life, it is one of the richest places on Earth. For this, scientists studied trees in the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador’s undamaged rain forest, and they found over 650 different species (物种) of tree in just one acre — more than the total number in all of the US and Canada combined. Mr. Acosta said he would rather the oil companies did not destroy these natural riches. His idea is to leave the oil reserves beneath Yasuni Park untouched, in return for compensation of half their value, which will be done by the international society. The oil is worth more than $7 billion.

Ecuador is not the only country trying to get richer nations to pay for not exploiting (开发) their forests. Both Nigeria and Guatemala are hoping they will be able to make similar deals. A spokesperson for local environmental groups explained, “This is fantastic though the plan has met with problems, both from within Ecuador and from outside. If only people in developed countries appreciated that these forests absorb a lot of the CO2 that their industries produce. I just wish they would take a longer-term view of this problem. Protecting biodiversity and preventing climate change means temporary loss, otherwise, we will all be losers — with consequences I’d rather not even think about.”

1What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The total number of tree species.

B.Ecuador’s oil storage quantity.

C.Ecuador’s diversity in wildlife.

D.The undamaged rain forest.

2What was Mr. Acosta’s real aim?

A.Importing more oil.B.Protecting the environment.

C.Building more natural parks.D.Compensating the Yasuni Park.

3What will the international society do?

A.Guide companies to protect the oil.

B.Develop oil fields near the park.

C.Study the rain forest further.

D.Pay oil companies 3. 5 billion.

4What does the spokesperson indicate in the last paragraph?

A.Destroying nature means punishing ourselves.

B.Natural forests can stop climate change totally.

C.Developed countries will become losers.

D.It’s impossible to carry out Acosta’s plan.

【题目】 Visiting Chinatown in London is filled with a lot of excitement and information. This is because not only can you get a rich history lesson, but you can walk in the streets for great deals and wonderful food. You can be sure to have fun no matter what time of the year you choose to visit Chinatown. They welcome tourists, and visitors who would like to learn more about their culture and way of life. If you want to get more, better have a good knowledge of the history of overseas Chinese in advance, of course.

London’s Chinatown offers assorted shops to visit and purchase totally different gifts for the ones at home. You can also visit the outside markets that allow you to pick up fresh produce and herbs to cook with. They also offer fresh tea and seafood. Don’t have to worry about your budget because they are good values for money.

Restaurants that are full of authentic Chinese food are one of the biggest reasons why tourists frequent Chinatown. There are a number of wonderful Chinese restaurants that provide the best service and the most delicious food. Depending on what you enjoy the most, you might want to frequent certain restaurants over others. A number of them offer only the best Dim Sum, while others specialize in seafood. Find the perfect meal you’re looking for right in the heart of London’s Chinatown.

Whenever you’re planning your next family trip, make sure to put London’s Chinatown on your list. Find out when the festivals are being held, and bring the whole family for some Chinese traditional fun. Decorate crafts, go shopping in the market, or just hang out for the shows during the festivals. Whatever your choice is, you can be sure the whole family will have fun, and leave with smiles on the faces and delicious food in the stomachs.

1What does the author advise doing before going to London’s Chinatown?

A.Getting used to the Chinese customs.

B.Making a budget plan with your family.

C.Finding the year’s best time for the trip.

D.Knowing the history of overseas Chinese.

2Which of the following best explains “assorted” underlined in Paragraph 2?

A.Modem.B.Various.

C.Expensive.D.Powerful.

3What can we infer about London’s Chinatown from the last paragraph?

A.Festivals are held regularly in it.

B.A family trip to it will be great fun.

C.The author has been here many times.

D.There’re many tourists in it every year.

4Which aspect of London’s Chinatown does the text mainly focus on?

A.Its ancient tradition.B.Its quick development.

C.Its rich produce and food.D.Its wide spread of culture.

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