第二部分  阅读理解(共25小题,第一节每小题2分,第二节每小题1分;满分45分)

第一节,阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Colorful Drinking Customs in Scandinavia

The peoples of the Scandinavian countries share a lot in common for geographical reasons. But there are more of differences than similarities between them in all ways,including their drinking customs.

A superficial(表面上的)observer might think that no one in Norway drinks wine. Meals eaten in restaurants or at home are usually washed down with tea, coffee or milk. Occasionally however,pale or dark ale(麦牙酒)is drunk. It can be ordered only in restaurants, where it is served only with food.

Excellent quality beers are made in Jutland and consumption is high. After beer, brandy is the favorite drink. Aalborg schnapps made from corn and potatoes, is famous for its high alcoholic content. For the Danes, brandy is also an aperitif(开胃酒) and is often drunk before meals. For a foreigner, the practice of surrounding toasts here can be uncomfortable. If he accepts one toast then he will have to accept all others, and it is difficult to drink six or seven glasses of brandy unless one is used to it. Ladies are fortunately excluded from these rounds and they drink only a grape juice with almost no alcoholic content.

It is milk instead of liquor that is the principal(主要的) Finnish table drink. More milk is drunk by the Finnish people than in any other nation. In Finland the sale of alcohol is a state behavior and a check is kept on consumption by recording purchases on special card issued to all customers.

As there is a difference between Swedish cooking in the south and that in the north because of the difference in soil and climate, their drinking habits are also different. In the north alcoholic beverages(烈酒).

are considered a necessity because they keep out the cold. While in the south people have milder drinks. But generally speaking, too much drinking is rare in Sweden, partly because it is against the law.

Sale of spirits is controlled; the Swedes drink much coffee and tea. Many people still prefer the old-fashioned coffee served in large cups with cakes. Tea is so popular in Sweden that it has been called the Swedish national drink.

41. The passage mentions the following subjects EXCEPT ______.

  A. drinking habits           B. table manners    

C. sales of spirits            D. drinking time

42. According to the passage, which of the following is the Swedish national drink?

  A. Tea.       B. Brandy.       C. Aperitif.      D. Grape juice.

43. Which of the following people like milk more than other drinks?

  A. The German people.              B. The American people.

C. The Finish people.                D. The French people.

44. It can be inferred that if a foreigner isn’t good at drinking brandy, he ______.

  A. would like to invite ladies to have a party

  B. is unwilling to have a surrounding toast

  C. would like to accept others’ toasts

  D. will often drink milk instead of brandy

  Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.

  Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Center

  *General English in all four skills:listening,speaking,reading,and writing.

  *3-month(700 yuan),6-month(1,200 yuan)and one-year(2,000 yuan)courses.

  *Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours perday,Mon—Fri.

  *Experienced college English teachers.

  *Close to city center and bus stops.

  Tel:67705272  Add:105 Ahongshan Road,100082

Modem Language School

  *Special courses in English for business,travel,banking.hotel management and office skills.

  *Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat. & Sun. from 2︰00-5︰00 p. m.

  *Native English teachers from Canada and USA.

  *Language lab and computers supplied.

  *3-month course:1,050 yuan;6-month course:1,850 yuan.

  Write or phone;Modem Language School,675 Park Road.100056

  Tel:67353019

The 21 st Century English Training Centre

  *We specialize in effective(卓有成效的)teaching at all levels.

  *We offer morning or afternoon classes.both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.

  *We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

  *Emrance exams:June 1 and Dec.1.

  *Only 15-minute walk from city center.

  Call 67801642 for more information.

The International House of English

  *Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost:60 yuan for

  12 hours per week;convenient(方便的)class hours:9︰00-12︰00 a. m. and 2︰00-5︰00

  p.m.

  *A four-month evening programmer for developing  speaking skills (same cost as day classes).

  *Free sightseeing and social activities(活动).

  *Very close to the Central Park.For further information call 67432308.

 52.You work from 9︰00 a. m. to 4︰30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?

  A. Global English Center and Modem Language School.

  B. Global English Center and the International House.

  C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.

  D. The 21st Century and the International House.

 53.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that________.

  A. its teaching quality is better     B. it is nearest to the city center

  C. its courses are more advanced   D. it requires an entrance examination

 54.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it________.

  A. offers free sightseeing and social activities   B. has a special course in spoken English

  C. costs less than the other schools       D. has native English teachers

 55.If you take the evening programmed at the International House, you will pay about________.

  A. 60 yuan   B. 240 yuan   C. 720 yuan    D. 960 yuan

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