1、河北专接本英语(阅读理解)模拟试卷 8 及答案与解析0 For most people, life is easier and more comfortable than ever before. Convenience foods from the supermarket simplify shopping and cooking. Household appliances like the vacuum cleaner and the washing machine have taken the drudgery out of housework. Released from these
2、household chores, many wives have found jobs outside the home. Women are achieving economic independence.Families, too, are simpler today. In America, it is not customary for parents to live with their married children. With our greater mobility, relatives have scattered, the parents retiring to Flo
3、rida or Arizona and the young people, after they marry, going wherever their jobs or their parents or their interests take them.Young adult women have new freedom, too. While attending college, they live away from home, sometimes far from their parents or their relatives. After college, they move to
4、 the city, find a job, and set up a bachelor apartment. This is the era of womens liberation.But all this freedom and affluence(富裕) have had an unforeseen and in some respects a devastating(破坏的)effect on marriage.1 In the U.S., families are becoming_.(A)bigger(B) smaller(C) easier(D)freer2 Why are w
5、omen able to achieve economic independence?(A)Because they have their own salary.(B) Because convenience foods are available.(C) Because they are free away from drudgery.(D)Because they are attending college.3 Hard housework was taken away by_ .(A)liberated women(B) retired parents(C) supermarkets(D
6、)modern equipment4 Which of the following statements is not true according to the text?(A)Womens liberation has made it possible for them to study.(B) Comfortable life adversely influences marriage in America.(C) Adults can go wherever they wants(D)Women prefer to be bachelors.5 The text implies tha
7、t the author_.(A)highly praises the liberation of women(B) heartily enjoys this freedom and affluence(C) strongly recommends such kind of social life(D)greatly worries about the bond of marriage5 Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules.planning your next mov
8、e.acting as a team member.these are all “game“ ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about some off the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games arc entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting
9、 dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) .Many childrens games have a practical side Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance,
10、some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. Which sharpens the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in hunting.Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. Pe
11、ople who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the
12、 world. People on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play
13、your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.6 Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to_(A)be a team leader(B) obey the basic rules(C) act as a grown-up(D)predict possib
14、le danger7 The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can_.(A)describe life in an exciting way(B) turn real-life experiences into a play(C) make learning life skills more interesting(D)change peoples views of sporting events8 According to the passage, why is winning Olympic me
15、dals so encouraging?(A)It inspires peoples deep love for the country.(B) It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.(C) It helps the country out of natural disasters.(D)It earns the winners fame and fortune.9 Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to_.(A)bring fun to poor kids(B) provide s
16、occer balls for children(C) give poor kids a chance for a better life(D)appeal to soccer players to help poor kids 10 What can be inferred from the passage?(A)Gamed benefit people all their lives.(B) Sports can get all athletes together.(C) People are advised to play games for fun.(D)Sports increase
17、 a countrys competitiveness.10 There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outsi
18、de their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey
19、 and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tire
20、d of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting. I thre
21、w my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was locking at it for the first time. The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until
22、I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug . I had never done this before. H
23、e seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to the return journey.11 The author expected the train trip to be_.(A)adventurous(B) pleasant(C) exciting(D)dull12 What did the author remember most fondly of her train
24、trip?(A)The friendly country people.(B) The mountains along the way.(C) The crowds of people in the streets.(D)The simple lunch served on the train.13 Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish“ in the second paragraph?(A)choose(B) enjoy(C) prepare for(D)carry on14 Wher
25、e was the writer going?(A)Johore Baru(B) The Causeway.(C) Butterworth(D)Singapore15 What can we learn from the story?(A)Comfort in traveling by train.(B) Pleasure of living in the country.(C) Reading gives people delight.(D)Smiles brighten people up.15 “A survey was conducted in Shanghai where inter
26、viewees were asked if they wanted to be a factory worker, One percent of all people interviewed said “YES,“ Wang Hongjun, a technician, said, raising his voice for dramatic effect. “But I can tell you, only a small part of that I percent are telling the truth.“Ive met colorful people like Wang all o
27、ver China. They are cynical (玩世不恭的) yet warmhearted, plain spoken but smart. And many of them are confined (局限于) to work in factories.Wang is a top technician but also represents manual factory workers, who “are Chinas most important natural resource. Their energy is powering Chinas economic boom, a
28、nd their muscle is turning the wheel of the worlds factory.But does their unskilled labor give their life meaning? At school, did they tell their friends: “When I grow up I want to work in a factory making socks?“ Did you?Factory work has always been a stepping-stone from farm life to the city and a
29、 modern life. Its been happening for centuries, but today, with our space-age technology, its outdated .Earning 1,200 yuan ($169) per month working in a factory is better than that on a farm, but as Wang points out, its not a dream career. There should be batter ways to earn your rice.Many modern fa
30、ctories no longer have production line workers. Robots do the assembly (装配 ) .People just do the monitoring, hi this age of technology, in which China is now working smarter and riot just harder, why are people still standing in production lines?But life is cheap in China. So why not continue to exp
31、loit the low-cost labor situation and keep the economy growing fast, some entrepreneurs may ask.But have these businessmen ever labored in a factory?16 How many people surveyed really like to be factory workers?(A)One percent(B) Only a small part(C) Only a small part of that one percent(D)The writer
32、 didnt mention it.17 Which is NOT the writers opinion of factory workers?(A)cynical(B) unimportant(C) warmhearted(D)plain spoken18 Wang Hongjun is a person who is_.(A)difficult to get along with(B) humorous but serious(C) cynical but warmhearted, plain spoken but smart(D)full of energy but doesnt wa
33、nt to work hard19 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?(A)Factory workers make contributions to Chinas economic boom.(B) Working in a factory is better than that on a farm.(C) Factory workers are satisfied with their living conditions.(D)Some entrepreneurs exploited
34、 the low-cost labor situation. 20 The writer uses_ to begin the passage.(A)a lot of figures(B) many examples(C) some dialogue(D)the result of a survey20 In every school there is a “top“ crowd that sets the pace, while the others follow their example. Lets say the top crowd decides that it is smart t
35、o wear bright red sweaters(运动衫 ). Pretty soon everybody is wearing bright red sweaters. There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that for some people bright red is rather unsuitable. The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drive cars
36、 at seventy miles an hour. Then the people who follow the example are endangering their very lives. They are like sheep being led to the slaughter(屠宰).Now, it is likely that you have come across situations like these more than once in your life. In fact, it is likely that at one time or another you
37、probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourseif by saying, “Gee, the crowd does it.“ Well, let the crowd do it, but dont do it yourself. Learn to say “No.“ Develop your own standards and your own judgments. If you know the crowd is planning something of which you disapprov
38、e, have the courage to bow out gracefully. Youll have the satisfaction of standing on your own two feet. 21 The main idea of this passage is that_.(A)in every school there is a “top“ crowd that sets pace(B) it is a mistake to follow the “top“ crowd blindly(C) at one time or another you probably did
39、something you know to be wrong(D)people who follow the “top“ crowd are endangering their very lives22 The author disapproves of wearing red sweaters if_.(A)the crowd is wearing them(B) you cant afford them(C) you dont look good in red(D)it is against school regulations23 People who follow the “top“
40、crowd blindly_.(A)are rebels(叛逆者) without a cause(B) have no respect for their parents(C) good for nothing(D)sometimes do things against their better judgment24 The phrase “to bow out“ may probably mean_.(A)not to take part(B) to feel sorry(C) to make an excuse(D)to feel ashamed25 The author urges t
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