阅读理解

  Mt.Qomolangma was first conquered(征服)in 1953, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing, his guide, became the climbers to reach the top.More than 750 times have people tried to conquer the mountain, but not all successful, yet every climber knows the dangers.This doesn’t stop teams of climbers arriving at the base camp every year with the courage of reaching the top.

  Two such climbers, and two unlucky ones are Scott Fischer and Rob Hall.Fischer, an American guide with much experience, was lost in a terrible storm which swept across the mountain.A rescue team found him and his friend, but didn’t manage to bring Fischer to safety in the terrible conditions because he was dying.New Zealander Rob Hall, another experienced climber and guide, was lost near the top.These two men had something in common:they were both guides and always took a “tour” of less experienced climbers up the mountain.

  There is a lot that can go wrong in an action to reach the top of Mt.Qiomolangma:a sudden change in weather conditions or a wrong turning.Planes will only be sent to rescue if they have been paid for in advance.In spite of all these there is a business in leading guided tours to the top.Wealthy mountain climbers can now pay 64 000 or more to achieve their aim.

  Many people wonder how guides can look after their inexperienced climbers when they fail to keep themselves alive.Steve Bell, also a guide who has recently led a team to Mt Qiomolangma, believes that they are safer than others, because the guide can ask a weak climber to turn back at any point if he feels that climber is a danger to the team.

  Whether these expeditions(远征)are safe or not, many climbers feel they have turned Mt.Qiomolangma into a business, like a park for the very rich people.One truth, however, will always remain:it doesn’t matter how much money you have, if you make a mistake on Mt.Qiomolangma, the possible result will be death.

(1)

From the passage we can know ________.

[  ]

A.

before 1953 people had tried to reach the mountain top over 750 times

B.

it’s difficult and dangerous to get to the top of Mt.Qomolangma

C.

only a few climbers become successful

D.

up to now the climbers have conquered the mountain around 750 times

(2)

In the second paragraph the underlined word “tour” refers to “________”.

[  ]

A.

trip

B.

climb

C.

guide

D.

group

(3)

The plane will be sent to ________.

[  ]

A.

rescue the climber in danger without rescue prepaid

B.

rescue any climber in danger?

C.

show the team with its guide the way to the top

D.

show the team to the safety

(4)

According to Bell, a good guide had to make a choice at times to ________ remain on the way to the top.

[  ]

A.

the teammates in danger

B.

the teammates in safety

C.

the strong teammates

D.

those who are not dangerous

(5)

Although those who can afford to climb Mt.Qiomolangma are very rich, yet the mountain ________, according to the writer at the end of the passage.

[  ]

A.

treats them as common life

B.

is not like a park for them

C.

has been turned into a business

D.

doesn’t bring lots of money to them

The quest for success always begins with a target.As Berra once said,“You got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going,because you might not get there.”

Too many people wander through life like sleepwalkers.Each day they follow familiar routines,never asking,“What am I doing with my life?’’and they don’t know what they’re doing because they lack goals.

Goal-setting is a focusing of the will to move in a certain direction.Begin with a clear conception of what you want.Write down your goals and date them—putting them into words clarifies them.Rather than concentrating on objects to acquire and possess,focus on fulfilling your desires to do,to produce,to contribute—goal-setting that yields the true sense of satisfaction we all need.

It’s important to visualize(想象)yourself accomplishing your goal.While losers visualize the penalties(不利)of failure,winners visualize the rewards of success.I’ve seen it among athletes,statistics contrasting air and highway safety,but it made no difference.I had read too many articles describing crash scenes and imagined these scenes vividly.I had programmed myself,without realizing it,to stay off planes.

Then one summer I had the opportunity to fly on a private plane with friends to a resort;I didn’t want to miss out on a great vacation.So I spent two weeks imagining a smooth flight on a beautiful sunny day and an easy landing.

When the day arrived,I was eager to go.To everyone’s surprise,I got on the plane and I loved every minute of it,and I still use the techniques I employed that day.

【小题1】According to the passage,if you want to be successful,the first thing for you to do is          .

       A.find the right methods                       B.be careful about everything

       C.know your ability                               D.have a clear goal

【小题2】If you have a target,you will          .

       A.wander like a sleepwalker                         B.know well what you are doing

       C.do the same work every day                  D.put it into words

【小题3】The problem with the author before he overcame his fear of air travel is that          .

       A.he didn’t know air travel is safer than highway travel

       B.he couldn’t imagine himself accomplishing his goal

       C.he read too much about plane crashes and tried to avoid flying

       D.he wanted to take a private plane instead of a public one

【小题4】What would be the best title for this passage?

       A.Define Your Coal

       B.Visualize Rewards of Success

       C.Overcome The Fear of Air Travel

       D.Sleepwalking Through Life

If you’re planning on traveling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and double-check departure (起程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via(经由)Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead.
“Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的).
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suit and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.
【小题1】According to the passage, it’s obvious that______

A.The author learns some rules of traveling from his own experience.
B.The author doesn’t plan his trips or journeys carefully.
C.Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travel
D.The America taxi driver never travels to England.
【小题2】What should you make sure first before setting off?
A.When you will leave.B.Where you will go.
C.How you will travelD.Whom you will go with.
【小题3】According to the passage, the driver was angry because_______
A.the author gave him false money
B.the author did not give him the local currency
C.the author did not give him money
D.the author had no enough change
【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The author tells people to choose warm places as their travel destinations.
B.You don’t have to take credit cards when traveling.
C.You should know more about the weather of the place you’ll visit.
D.You should take enough change when you travel to other countries.
【小题5】What is the main idea of the passage?
A.A few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
B.Always check and double-check departure time.
C.It is important to have the local currency with you when you arrive in a country.
D.To find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave.


第三部分  阅读(共两节,满分40分)
第一节  阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列三篇短文,从每题所给的四个选现(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
American like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas run by the National Park Service. Experts predict that by 2010, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.
The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To cope with this problem, national parks may require reservations months in advance for some spots. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees at these places.
Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up, and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise pollution and air pollution, officials may decrease the number of cars allowed in parks. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snowmobiles (摩托雪橇), motorboats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.
The parks are also threatened by development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many motels (汽车旅馆), golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments affect areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.
1. By 2010, the number of visitors will rise by ______ per year.
A. 250 million              B. 500 million              C. 2.5 billion         D. 5 billion
2. If you want to visit the national parks, you may have to _____ in the future.
A. pay less than before                         B. stay there for months
C. book the ticket before months           D. fill in a form to apply for the ticket
3. Entrance fees may be increased _______.
A. just for the benefit of the National Park Service
B. either to limit the number of visitors or to pay for the cleaner
C. not only to protect the animals but to reduce the noise pollution
D. merely for the development of the national parks
4. What does the underlined sentence in the passage mean?
A. People are not supposed to visit the national parks for fear that they will harm the animals.
B. Only if more man-made tourist attractions are built will more people visit the parks.
C. It is reasonable to keep the balance between the development of the parks and the reserve.
D. People will not visit the national parks since there are no golf courses and resorts.
5. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. High fees may probably keep some people out of parks.
B. Helicopters and planes will not be used in parks any longer.
C. The bus will become the only toot in parks with the purpose of pollution reduction.
D. The National Park Service welcomes as many visitors as possible.


Some years ago industries had more freedom than they have now,and they did not need to be as careful as they must today. They did not need to worry a lot about the safety of the new products that they developed. They did not have to pay much attention to the health and safety of the people who worked for them. Often new products were dangerous for the people who used them; often conditions in the work place had very bad effects on the health of the workers.
Of course sometimes there were real disasters which attracted the attention of governments and which showed the need for changes. Also scientists who were doing research into the health of workers sometimes produced information which governments could not ignore. At such times, there were inquiries into the causes of the disasters or the problems. New safety rules were often introduced as a result of these inquiries; however, the new rules came too late to protect the people who died or who became seriously ill.
Today many governments have special departments which protect customers and workers. In the U.S., for example, there is a department which tests new airplanes and gives warnings about possible problems. It also makes the rules that aircraft producers must follow. Another department controls the foods and drugs that companies sell. A third department looks at the places where people work, and then reports any companies that are breaking the laws which protect the health and safety of workers. Of course, new government departments and new laws cannot prevent every accident or illness, but they are having some good results. Our work places are safer and cleaner than before. The planes and cars which we use for travel are better. Producers are thinking more about the safety and health of the people who buy and use their products.
51. The main topic of the passage is ______.
A. conditions in the work place            B. the freedom of industries in the past
C. changes in industrial production       D. the safety and health of workers and customers
52. It can be inferred from the passage that in the past ______.
A. workers often got ill because of the poor working conditions
B. companies were free to put out any products they wanted to
C. many people were killed by dangerous products
D. industries were as careful in management as they are today
53. It is implied in the passage that ______.
A. governments and companies had different opinions about the safety of products
B. in the past no safety laws were introduced by governments
C. government officials often did not listen to scientists
D. governments paid no attention to the safety of products at all
54. From the passage, we know that some years ago safety rules ______.
A. were put forward due to scientists’ recommendations
B. came into being as a result of the workers’ demands
C. were introduced because quite a number of people were killed or seriously injured
D. were effective enough to protect workers and customers
55. The special departments protect customers and workers in many ways EXCEPT by ______.
A. testing new products                       B. controlling the sale of products
C. designing new products                   D. inspecting work places

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