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阅读理解题 第1题 (20) 分
In many stories on TV and in science-fiction books, men travel to faraway stars. They have quick, easy journeys. But so far, men have been able to reach only the earth’s own moon.
Suppose a man wanted to reach a distant star. Even if he traveled his whole life, he would have to move faster than the speed of the light. Nothing can move that fast except light itself.
Strange things happen to an object when it moves rapidly. The object weighs more. An object moving at 86 percent of the speed of light is twice as heavy as it is at rest. A stick appears shorter. A clock runs more slowly. A man would not age so fast as he would on the earth.
Light travels more than 186,000 miles a second, or about 11 million miles a minute. In one year, light travels six trillion miles. That great distance is called a light-year. It is used to measure distance in space.
The star closest to our sun is Alpha Centauri. It is more than four light-years away. If one traveled at the speed of light, he could make a round trip to Alpha Centauri in nine years. But, even at that speed, he could not reach Alcaid (北斗星) in the handle of the Big Dipper. A one-way journey to Alcaid would take almost 200 years.
1. In this passage the words “closest to our sun” means the star ____B____ .
在这段话中话“最接近我们的太阳”指的明星 A、the earth we live on B、Alpha Centauri C、the Big Dipper D、the moon
2. A one-way journey to Alcaid would take ____C_____ .
单程旅途Alcaid将采取 A、about nine years B、less than four years C、almost 200 years D、less than 100 years
3. Why do we measure the distance in light-years instead of miles? B
为什么我们测量光年,而不是英里的距离? A、Units of light-years sound better.
B、Using light- years reduced the number of figures used.
C、We used to measure distance in light-years long ago. D、We do not make mistakes when we use light-years.
4. If a stone moved at the speed of light, it ____A_____ . 如果石移动以光的速度,它
A、would weigh twice more than it is motionless(静止的)
B、would weigh as much as it is on earth C、would weigh less than it is on earth D、would not have weight at all
5. This story is mainly about __B__ . 这个故事主要是关于旅行到遥远恒星的问题
A、the distance between the sun and the other stars
B、the problems of traveling to faraway stars C、what happens when we travel faster than the speed of light
D、the tool we use when we go to faraway stars
第2题 (20) 分
Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there’s a big difference between a writer and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours at a typewriter. “You have got to want to write,” I said to them, “not want to be a writer.” 许多年轻的人告诉我,他想成为一名作家。我总是鼓励这样的人,但我也解释说,有一个作家和写作之间有很大的区别。在大多数情况下,这些人梦想的财富和名望,而不是长时间在一台打字机。 “你必须想写点什么,”我对他们说,“不是想成为一个作家。”
The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found for me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.
他的现实是,写作是孤独的,私人和较差的高薪事件。对每位作家来说财富亲吻有成千上万的愿望几乎从来没有奖励。当我离开工作了20年的职业生涯,在美国海岸警备队,成为一名自由作家,我有没有前途可言。我所做的是有一个朋友,谁发现我,我在纽约的公寓楼的房间。它甚至没有关系,这是冷的,也没有卫生间。我立即买了一辆二手打字机,感觉自己像一个真正的作家。 After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t got a break and
began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for many years. I wasn’t going to be one of those people who died wondering. What if? I would keep putting my dream to test (even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure). This is the shadow-land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.
一年左右的时间后,但是,我仍然没有得到休息,并开始怀疑自己。它是如此难卖的几乎没有取得足够的食物的故事。但我知道我想写。我梦想了很多年。我不会被这些人谁死了疑惑之一。如果什么?我要不断地将梦想付诸实际的测试(尽管这意味着不确定和对失败的恐惧)。这是影子,土地的希望,而任何一个有梦想必须学会生活在那里。
1. The passage is meant to _______ .
A、warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experience
警告说,一个成功的作家要体验吃苦的年轻人 B、advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer
提醒年轻人,放弃成为一名专业作家他们的想法 C、show young people it is unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth
显示年轻人是不现实的作家追求财富
D、encourage young people to pursue a writing career 鼓励年轻人追求的写作生涯
2. What can be concluded from the passage? 有什么可以从文章中可以得出结论?
A、Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.
B、A writer’s success depends on luck rather on effort. C、Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation. D、The chances for writers to become successful are small.
3. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first years of his writing career?
A、He was not able to produce a single book. B、He hadn’t seen a change for the better. C、He wasn’t able to have a rest for a whole year. D、He found his dream would never come true.
4. In “…people who died wondering”, “who” refers to those _______ .
A、who think too much of the dark side of life B、who regret giving up their career halfway
C、who think a lot without making a decision D、who are full of imagination even upon death
5. “Shadow-land” in the last sentence refers to _______ . A、the wonderland one often dreams about B、the bright future that one is looking forward to C、the state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached
D、a world that exists only in one’s imagination
第3题 (20) 分
Students can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions. A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also see a lot more of the country. Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students—many colleges have “ride boards” that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who’s driving where, when, how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be. There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night. You don’t have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don’t recommend a diet of candy and cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends. 1.阅读理解 (4.0) 分
The passage tells students _______ . A、how to make travel plans B、how to get help while traveling
C、how to use less money while traveling D、how to choose hotels
2.阅读理解 (4.0) 分
To see more of the country, you’d better travel _______ . A、by plane B、by bus C、by train D、by bike
3.阅读理解 (4.0) 分
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