阅读理解-练习一及答案解析.doc

1、阅读理解-练习一及答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Test 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、TEXT A(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Last week, the U. S. Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama gave a speech in Philadelphia on race and religion. He has faced criticism because comments made by his mentor and former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah

2、Wright were perceived to be anti-American and racially offensive. Many have called on Obama to speak out against Wrights comments, and to turn his back on him. In the following selection, Obama explains why, although he disagrees with the man, he cannot disown him.The man Wright I met more than 20 y

3、ears ago is a man who helped introduce me to my Christian faith, a man who spoke to me about our obligations to love one another, to care for the sick and lift up the poor. He is a man who served his country as a U. S. Marine, who has studied and lectured at some of the finest universities and semin

4、aries in the country, and who for over 30 years led a church that serves the community by doing Gods work here on Earth-by housing the homeless, ministering to the needy, providing day care services and scholarships and prison ministries, and reaching out to those suffering from HIV/AIDS.In my first

5、 book, Dreams from My Father, I described the experience of my first service at Trinity United Church of Christ.“People began to shout, to rise from their seats and clap and cry out, a forceful wind carrying the reverends voice up into the rafters And in that single note-hope! -I heard something els

6、e; at the foot of that cross, inside the thousands of churches across the city, I imagined the stories of ordinary black people merging with the stories of David and Goliath, Moses and Pharaoh, the Christians in the lions den, Ezekiels field of dry bones. Those stories-of survival, and freedom, and

7、hope-became our story, my story.“That has been my experience at Trinity. Like other predominantly black churches across the country, Trinity embodies the black community in its entirety-the doctor and the welfare morn, the model student and the former gang-banger. Like other black churches, Trinitys

8、 services are full of raucous (吵闹的；喧哗的) laughter and sometimes bawdy (色情的) humor. They are full of dancing, clapping, screaming and shouting that may seem jarring to the untrained ear. The church contains in full the kindness and cruelty, the fierce intelligence and the shocking ignorance, the strug

9、gles and successes, the love and yes, the bitterness and bias that make up the black experience in America. And this helps explain, perhaps, my relationship with Reverend Wright. As imperfect as he may be, he has been like family to me. He strengthened my faith, officiated my wedding, and baptized m

10、y children. Not once in my conversations with him have I heard him talk about any ethnic group in derogatory terms, or treat whites with whom he interacted with anything but courtesy and respect. He contains within him the contradictions-the good and the bad-of the community that he has served dilig

11、ently for so many years.I can no more disown him than I can disown the black community. I can no more disown him than I can disown my white grandmother-a woman who helped raise me, a woman who sacrificed again and again for me, a woman who loves me as much as she loves anything in this world, but a

12、woman who once confessed her fear of black men who passed by her on the street, and who on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe (畏缩，恐惧).These people are a part of me. And they are a part of America, this country that I love.（分数：6.00）(1).Why has Barack O

13、bama faced criticism?（分数：1.00）A.Because his comments were perceived to be anti-American and racially offensive.B.Because Reverend Jeremiah Wright was his mentor and former pastor.C.Because he didnt disown Reverend Jeremiah Wright.D.Because Wrights comments were thought to be anti-American and racial

14、ly offensiv(2).In his first book, Obama mentioned the stories of David and Goliath, Moses and Pharaoh, the Christians in the lions den, Ezekiels field of dry bones. Thats because（分数：1.00）A.they are the stories of ordinary black peopleB.they are closely related with ChristianityC.they can stimulate r

15、eaders to fight for survival, freedom and hopeD.they show Obamas Christian faith(3).Which of the following is correct?（分数：1.00）A.Many have called on Obama to speak out against Wrights comments and he did so.B.Dreams from My Father described the experience of Wrights first service at Trinity.C.The au

16、thors service at Trinity is a mirror to the black experience in America.D.Trinity is a black church with a peaceful and harmonious atmospher(4).“I can no more disown him than I can disown my white grandmother“ in the last paragraph but one means that（分数：1.00）A.Obama disowned both Wright and his gran

17、dmaB.Obama only disowned his grandmaC.Obama only disowned WrightD.Obama disowned neither Wright nor his grandma(5).All of the following statements, EXCEPT that _, show the close relationship between Obama and Wright.（分数：1.00）A.Wight officiated Obamas weddingB.Wight baptized Obamas childrenC.in the e

18、lection campaign, Wright worked as Obamas mentor and pastorD.Wright helped introduce Obama to his Christian faith(6).The main purpose of this paragraph is to _.（分数：1.00）A.describe the black community in AmericaB.show the authors great love of the United StatesC.describe the authors relation with Wri

19、ghtD.show the authors contradictory feelings to Wright三、TEXT B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Education cannot simply be measured in terms of what one learns in the classroom, but also by ones development into a well-rounded individual.This concept has been almost universally accepted in the U. S., but its an idea t

20、hat is just beginning to grow wings within the Chinese education system. One manifestation (表现) of this can be seen in the new housing arrangement being implemented in universities scattered throughout the country.Chinese students are typically placed in dorms with classmates studying similar majors

21、 for all of their four-year stays. While this may seem like a practical approach, it might actually hinder a students intellectual growth. In response to this, universities such as Shantou University are placing students working in different fields in the same room. U. S. universities generally func

22、tion in this manner, often with the option to choose a friend as a roommate.Several benefits may arise from new housing policies like this one. It should be seen as a healthy opportunity for students to encounter people who have different interests and expertise. Regular interaction with “outsiders“

23、 relative to ones own academic bubble can offer students a higher understanding of their own field. Students can indeed learn from one another, and random roommate placements offer a unique chance to gain supplementary knowledge and a new perspective.Every student knows that sometimes you just need

24、a break. After sitting in chemistry or economics classes all day, the last thing you want to do is to discuss lectures with dorm mates. A mental change of pace keeps minds fresh and motivated. A healthy mind makes for a better, more dynamic student.Finally, new housing policies might be good for stu

25、dents who are undecided what field they wish to study, or for those considering changing majors. While this is less common in China, most students entering university in the U. S. have little idea what they want to study. Exploring their options through contact with a diverse range of roommates migh

26、t prove beneficial. It inspired a university classmate to begin taking Chinese classes, and she ended up choosing it as her major.Though housing traditionalists argue more dorm mate “problems“ will arise if people are placed at random, who says minor problems with roommates arent healthy? The world

27、after college is diverse, and students would do well to learn how to adapt, to become well- rounded individuals. As most university students today will attest, roommate problems do not go away even if you have similar interests, fields of study or age. Thus why not take the risk and allow students t

28、o have the opportunity to become more adept at understanding their world from multiple perspectives?（分数：5.00）(1).The sentence in the second paragraph “its an idea that is just beginning to grow wings within the Chinese education system“ refers to the concept has（分数：1.00）A.been almost universally acc

29、epted in ChinaB.just begun to developC.flown awayD.well developed(2).Which of the following is NOT the benefit from new housing policies?（分数：1.00）A.Meeting different people.B.Giving a better understanding of students own field.C.Avoiding roommate problems.D.Gaining supplementary knowledg(3).Which of

30、 the following is correct?（分数：1.00）A.Placing students of the same or similar majors in one room is a practical approach in U.S. universities.B.Discussion of the lecture is always popular in the university dooms.C.Roommate problems wont occur if the residents have similar interests, fields of study o

31、r age.D.Random roommate placements can help the students to become well-rounded individuals.(4).The phrase “academic bubble“ in the fourth paragraph means _.（分数：1.00）A.academic corruptionB.closed academic atmosphereC.pseudo academicD.academic expectation(5).The main purpose of this passage is to _.（

32、分数：1.00）A.encourage students to open their mind to other majorsB.protest against the allocation of dorms in a random wayC.teach students to decide what field they should study or change majorsD.help students become more adept at understanding the world from multiple perspectives四、TEXT C(总题数：1，分数：4.0

33、0)The West is the home to many popular myths and legends about the moon. The Chinese have the story of Change and Wu Gang, who was banished to the moon for delinquency (过错，过失；不端行为). But people in Europe have their own stories about the man on the moon.Many people believe the story came into being be

34、cause the surface of a full moon sometimes resembles the face of a man. However, the truth of the legend is more complex.A German version of the myth suggests the man was banished to the moon because he refused to stop working on Sunday, a traditional day of rest.Other myths say the moon has an effe

35、ct on peoples behavior, causing them to lose their mind when there is a full moon. This is the origin of the word “lunatic“.Lunatics in the U.K. sometimes “pull a moony“. This is the practice of pulling your pants down and waving your bottom at people as an insult.Of course, the moon is also a popul

36、ar romantic symbol. American singer Frank Sinatras song Fly Me to the Moon is perhaps the worlds most famous love ballad. This association may also be the source of the idiom “to be over the moon“.Another popular idiom is the phrase “once in a blue moon“. This means that something is as likely to ha

37、ppen as the moon turning blue.However, it might not be such a good idea to take your loved one walking by moonlight, because wolves are supposed to change from human to animal form under a full moon.There is one final idiom about the moon thats often used. When someone “asks for the moon“, he or she

38、 is asking for the impossible.This expression originated long ago, but perhaps now it will begin to lose its meaning. In the coming years, space tourists may very well be able to travel to the moon and have their wish granted, as long as they have enough money.（分数：4.00）(1).According to the passage,

39、which countries stories or idioms about the Moon share the similar origin?（分数：1.00）A.Germany and U. K.B.China and Germany.C.America and U. K.D.China and U. K.(2).The word “lunatic“ in Paragraph 5 refers to _.（分数：1.00）A.a humorous and wise manB.an impolite and crazy manC.a stupid but funny manD.a mys

40、terious but crazy man(3).The idiom “once in a blue moon“ means _.（分数：1.00）A.something not very likely to happenB.something romanticC.something dangerousD.something ridiculous(4).Which of the following idioms may lose its meaning now?（分数：1.00）A.To be over the moon.B.Once in a blue moon.C.Pull a moony

41、D.Ask for the moon.五、TEXT D(总题数：1，分数：5.00)When Japanese scientists invented the self-timer function on cameras in 1978, they never could have imagined just how popular it would be 30 years later.Currently, millions of young Chinese use the feature to take photos of themselves and post them online f

42、or the world to see. Websites such as Tianya and Tudou offer channels specifically set apart for self-portraits. However, according to experts, these sites offer more than just pretty faces. They also reflect a budding era of narcissism in modern society. “We all want to exhibit our true and best si

43、de to others, to attain praise, acceptance and recognition.“ Said a psychology therapist (治疗学家) surnamed Zhu in Beijing.This is why, explained Zhu, some young people will post pictures of themselves alongside comments like “Am I a beautiful girl?“ or “If you think I am beautiful, give me support“. “

44、We are curious about how others look at us,“ Zhu said. The root of all this is narcissism, the love of the self. “Social psychology teaches that everyone is a narcissist, to varying degrees,“ Zhu said.In recent years, this self-love has been helped by advances in technology, said Ye Lideng, a techni

45、cal engineer at Canons Guangzhou branch. The era of cheap digital cameras, cell phone cameras and the availability of the Internet has driven the popularity of the self-portrait. “The availability of free places for photo-sharing encourages young people to take photos of themselves,“ said Ye. From s

46、ocial-networking sites like Facebook to self-portrait channels, todays young people are being asked to show their faces.To some degree, everyone posts their photo in the hope of getting noticed. “I am an ordinary girl. I am introverted and not beautiful, so I do not have many friends. But I still wa

47、nt more chances to communicate with others.“ said a freshman at Tianjing Technology University.After posting some pictures of herself on the forum, the 19-year-old said she began to feel less anonymous: “Someone said I am very cute, and some said that I have a stylish dress sense. I was so happy.“Ho

48、wever, self-portraits posted online dont always reflect the real persons physical flaws. Some people are so concerned about looking good that they use photo editing programs like Photoshop to erase the bad bits.“People want to look beautiful,“ said a consultant at the Beijing Psychology Consulting C

49、enter. “Images showing good-looking people will attract more attention and give the self-portrait subjects great gratification.“For the most part, young Chinese seem not to be bothered by the fact that some self-portraits may be “doctored“. “If youre just posting the photos to share with others, I dont think it matters if you use software to make them look better,“ said Bai, a senior at Guangzhou Ocean University. “I dont feel like Im being cheated, because the Internet is a virtual world. But if you use the