In 1979, Adrian was so badly affected by his wife’s death the he tried to his sorrow with alcohol． [ ] A． drown B． accumulate C． settle D． announce 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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　　In the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, both women and men connect the smoking of cigarettes with wealth, leisure, development , and Western values . Advertising in many of these countries is not limited by the health conscious codes(准则) , laws and controls that trouble the North American and European tobacco advertisers. As a result, unaware of the long-term health costs, the developing countries' most wealthy citizens take up smoking as a sign of material success.

　　The transnational tobacco companies are currently engaged in aggressive development of the only market left—the developing countries. It is recognized that the market in developed countries is full, and in many areas decreasing, while the market in developing countries is increasing markedly. The British American Tobacco Company, for instance, reported in 1979 a drop of 1.2% in the North American market but an increase in size of 2.1% in the developing world. The tobacco industry is not dying, rather, its challenge, which is being met, is to move both the growth, production, and marketing to the developing countries. It is proved possible to create tobacco dependency in increasing numbers of women and men through clever advertising in countries yet to develop regulatory(调整的) codes on the advertising, sales, and production of cigarettes.

　　Since the richer people require the smoking habit fist, more men than women at present smoke in the developing countries. However, the irony (讽刺意味的) of“progress”for women is clear as most of the women liberated from unfair cultural and religious customs and beliefs in the developing countries are also those most likely to smoke.

1．The passage mainly tells us ________.

[　　]

A．tobacco marketing techniques in developing countries

B．about the drop in the North American tobacco market

C．a growing tobacco market in the developing countries

D．the proportion(比例) of men and women smoking in developing countries

2．The passage implies that the tobacco market is going down in North America and Europe because of ________.

[　　]

A．the religious and cultural beliefs

B．improper advertising

C．the decreasing of population

D．the health conscious codes, laws and controls

3．The irony of“progress”for women in developing countries refers to the fact that ________.

[　　]

A．many people in South America smoke

B．the liberated women are the most likely to smoke

C．the more wealthy women will get used to smoking first

D．through advertising, tobacco dependency is increased

4．From the passage we learn that, in the opinion of the writer, ________.

[　　]

A．smoking must be forbidden by governments

B．the tobacco companies of the western countries are kind and clever

C．cigarette smoking shows one's material success

D．smoking is stupidly wrong no matter where it is

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     Tom Whittaker, born in England in 1949, is an amazing example of a Can Do person. The young man
came to the United States in 1975, where he studied for a Master's in Arts. Although studying took up
much of his time, he traveled throughout the US and Canada climbing many different types of rock walls.
Thus, he made friends with many people with the same interest.
     However, on Thanksgiving Day in 1979, a car driven by a drunk driver lost control and suddenly
turned into his lane(车道), striking the head of his vehicle. The injuries to both of his legs and feet resulted
in the removal of one of his kneecaps(膝盖骨), and the amputation(截去)of his right foot.
      It wasn't easy, but after some time, with great effort and strong will, Tom rebuilt his hope for life. The
report of his story moved the whole nation of America. Eventually he earned another master's degree and
founded the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group. This program's success sent Tom
around the world to spread his message that "it is not the falling down, but the getting back up that matters". He became a professor in Adventure Education at Prescott College in Arizona, where he taught the
top outdoor leadership program in the nation.
     After 25 years of experience as a mountaineer, on May 27, 1998, Tom achieved his greatest
accomplishment so far:reaching the peak of Mt. Everest. Tom was actually the first person with a disability to ever climb and stand on the peak of Mt. Everest. He realized that reaching the peak of Mt. Everest
could do nothing to change his disability, but it could do a lot to change attitudes. Tom Whittaker wanted
people to realize that disability is as much an attitude as it is a condition.

1. For what did Tom Whittaker go to the US?

A. To improve his climbing skills.
B. To take his master's degree.
C. To become a professional mountaineer.
D. To meet other mountaineers in the US.

2. What led to the accident that caused Tom Whittaker's disability?

A. That his car was out of control.
B. That he was driving on a wrong lane.
C. That a drunk driver ran his car into Tom's.
D. That he got drunk on Thanksgiving Day.

3. When did Tom become a mountaineer?

A. Shortly before he reached the peak of Mt. Everest.
B. Two years before he went to the US.
C. Shortly after he arrived in the US.
D. After he recovered from the car accident.

4. Which of the following events made Tom first widely noticed by the American public?

A. Teaching outdoor leadership program at college.
B. Climbing Mt. Everest in spite of his disability.
C. Founding the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group.
D. His determination to fight against his disability.

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     Tom Whittaker, born in England in 1949, is an amazing example of a Can Do person. The
young man came to the United States in 1975, where he studied for a Master's in Arts. Although
studying took up much of his time, he traveled throughout the US and Canada climbing many
different types of rock walls. Thus, he made friends with many people with the same interest.
     However, on Thanksgiving Day in 1979, a car driven by a drunk driver lost control and
suddenly turned into his lane(车道), striking the head of his vehicle. The injuries to both of his
legs and feet resulted in the removal of one of his kneecaps(膝盖骨), and the amputation(截去
)of his right foot.
     It wasn't easy, but after some time, with great effort and strong will, Tom rebuilt his hope
for life. The report of his story moved the whole nation of America. Eventually he earned another
master's degree and founded the Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group. This
program's success sent Tom around the world to spread his message that "it is not the falling
down, but the getting back up that matters". He became a professor in Adventure Education
at Prescott College in Arizona, where he taught the top outdoor leadership program in the nation.
     After 25 years of experience as a mountaineer, on May 27, 1998, Tom achieved his greatest
accomplishment so far:reaching the peak of Mt. Everest. Tom was actually the first person with
a disability to ever climb and stand on the peak of Mt. Everest. He realized that reaching the peak
of Mt. Everest could do nothing to change his disability, but it could do a lot to change attitudes.
Tom Whittaker wanted people to realize that disability is as much an attitude as it is a condition.

1．For what did Tom Whittaker go to the US?

A．To improve his climbing skills.
B．To take his master's degree.
C．To become a professional mountaineer.
D．To meet other mountaineers in the US.

2．What led to the accident that caused Tom Whittaker's disability?

A．That his car was out of control.
B．That he was driving on a wrong lane.
C．That a drunk driver ran his car into Tom's.
D．That he got drunk on Thanksgiving Day.

3．When did Tom become a mountaineer?

A．Shortly before he reached the peak of Mt. Everest.
B．Two years before he went to the US.
C．Shortly after he arrived in the US.
D．After he recovered from the car accident.

4．From the passage,we know that________.

A．the disability once made Tom feel hopeless
B．physical disability often determines a person's fate
C．disabled people are more determined than healthy people
D．few disabled people have an interest in climbing mountains

Recent weeks have seen a wave of new books, stamps, movies, television programmes, newspaper articles, songs and performances, all celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, on August 22. To Chinese people, he was no doubt one of China’s greatest leaders.

Many Westerners remember Deng as “a little man with great ideas”. He was famous for his practical and direct manner, shown in famous slogans such as “No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; a cat that can catch rats is a good cat” and “Poverty is not socialism”.

In 1979, as the first top Chinese communist leader to set foot in the United States, he was regarded as a symbol of friendship when he wore a cowboy hat in Houston, Texas, and rode around in a stage coach.

“His straightforward manner earned the trust of the American people. He changed the American people’s traditional view of Chinese leaders and China,” said David Lampton, a well-known American expert on China. “He succeeded in strengthening Chinese diplomatic relations.” Lampton said that Deng opened China up to the rest of the world and helped develop more friendly relations with the West.

“Deng’s reform increased the world’s understanding of China and today Americans are no longer afraid of China,” said Mike Wallace, an American journalist who interviewed Deng in 1986. At that time, he said, China was still mysterious in the eyes of Westerners.

Talking of his impression of Deng, Wallace said he was very honest and clever. He recalled a conversation at the beginning of the interview. “I started the interview by saying ‘reporters don’t normally get to meet you’. Deng answered, ‘Because I am an ordinary person’. Then I asked, ‘Why did you decide to have the interview with us at this time?’ He replied, ‘Because I want to know American people and that they can know China better; by American people I also mean American leaders’.”

Though he interviewed many international leaders, Wallace thought Deng was very different form them all. Maybe the fact that Deng was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the world-famous American Time magazine tells it all.

56. The passage mainly talks about_____________.

A. how Deng was regarded by Chinese people

B. how Deng was viewed amongst foreigners

C. what Deng was famous for

D. how Deng strengthened the relations between China and the US

57. Which of the following isn’t the result of Deng’s visiting America in 1979?

A. It made Americans no longer afraid of China

B. It opened China up to the world

C. It developed the relations between China and the US

D. It changed Westerners’ view of China

58. Which of the following can best show many Westerners’ impression on Deng?

A. Honest and clever B. Kind and friendly

C. Practical and direct D. A little man with great ideas

59. What does the underlined word “it” in the last sentence refer to?

A. He was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the American Time magazine.”

B. Hw wanted to know American people

C. He was very different from many other international leaders

D. He wanted American people to know China better

Recent weeks have seen a wave of new books, stamps, movies, television programmes, newspaper articles, songs and performances, all celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, on August 22. To Chinese people, he was no doubt one of China’s greatest leaders.

Many Westerners remember Deng as “a little man with great ideas”. He was famous for his practical and direct manner, shown in famous slogans such as “No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; a cat that can catch rats is a good cat” and “Poverty is not socialism”.

In 1979, as the first top Chinese communist leader to set foot in the United States, he was regarded as a symbol of friendship when he wore a cowboy that in Houston, Texas, and rode around in a stage coach.

“His straightforward manner earned the trust of the American people. He changed the American people’s traditional view of Chinese leaders and China,” said David Lampton, a well-known American expert on China. “He succeeded in strengthening Chinese diplomatic relations.” Lampton said that Deng opened China up to the rest of the world and helped develop more friendly relations with the West.

“Deng’s reform increased the world’s understanding of China and today Americans are no longer afraid of China,” said Mike Wallace, an American journalist who interviewed Deng in 1986. At that time, he said, China was still mysterious in the eyes of Westerners.

Talking of his impression of Deng, Wallace said he was very honest and clever. He recalled a conversation at the beginning of the interview. “I started the interview by saying ‘reporters don’t normally get to meet you’. Deng answered, ‘Because I am an ordinary person’. Then I asked, ‘Why did you decide to have the interview with us at this time?’ He replied, ‘Because I want to know American people and that they can know China better; by American people I also mean American leaders’.”

Though he interviewed many international leaders, Wallace thought Deng was very different form them all. Maybe the fact that Deng was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the world-famous American Time magazine tell it all.

1. The passage mainly talks about_____________.

A. how Deng was regarded by Chinese people

B. how Deng was viewed amongst foreigners

C. what Deng was famous for

D. how Deng strengthened the relations between China and the US

2. Which of the following isn’t the result of Deng’s visiting America in 1979?

A. It made Americans no longer afraid of China

B. It opened China up to the world

C. It developed the relations between China and the US

D. It changed Westerners’ view of China

3. Which of the following can best show many Westerners’ impression on Deng?

A. Honest and clever B. Kind and friendly

C. Practical and direct D. A little man with great ideas

4. What does the underlined word “it” in the last sentence refer to?

A. He was selected twice as “Person of the Year” by the American Time magazine.”

B. He wanted to know American people

C. He was very different from many other international leaders

D. He wanted American people to know China better

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