1、雅思阅读-练习九及答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading passage 1(总题数：2，分数：13.00)Questions 1-6Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.Write the correct letter in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.（分数：6.00）(1).Lady Gagas “Monster Ball“ concert（分数：1.00）A.is a failure because of the theme.B.is dangerous and violent.C
2、features a rock and roll style.D.is very successful.(2).Which is the main cause of the decline in the sales of recorded music?（分数：1.00）A.the disruption of internetB.the rise of illegal file-sharing and the end of the digital “replacement cycle“C.the domimance of Japanese marketD.the price competiti
3、on(3).People tend to buy tracks, not albums, because（分数：1.00）A.CDs are more expensive than tracks.B.it is convenient.C.people are lazier than before.D.Apple offers a lot of other opportunities.(4).Which is not true about the live music?（分数：1.00）A.The sales of concert ticket tripled in America from 1
4、999 to 2009.B.More people are going to concerts.C.The prices of concert tickets are rising.D.The prices of concert tickets are dropin(5).Why do live music fans keep paying for concerts while complaining about the risingprice?（分数：1.00）A.One of the reason is the improvement of the live-music experienc
5、e.B.Governments compel them to go to the concerts.C.There are more enthusiastic musicians in concerts.D.It is hard to find recorded music today.(6).As musics best business customer, television（分数：1.00）A.always contains music in the background.B.often plays the same music in the evening.C.embodies so
6、me popular music shows.D.has to change the background music tune every 40 seconds.Questions 7-13 Complete the summary below.Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 7-13 on your answer sheet.The free music-streaming services have not boom
7、ed in money, but some companies have started charging fans for tunes on (7) . Some (8) regard the streaming services as the best hope of music industry. It is possible that music-streaming websites will convert OD buyers into (9) in countries where people still buy music. The (10) market is not dead
8、 For instance, in Britain, the teenagers spent (11) of their money on albums in 2002, which was almost double the share of people over 60. However, the elderly group now spend more on (12) than teenagers. Some music executives worry that (13) will be irreplaceable. But this does not mean there will
9、 be no more popular acts.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_二、Reading passage 2(总题数：4，分数：13.00)Questions 14-17Complete the following sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.（分数：4.00）(1).The shaping island, Surtsey, caused by_has been witnessed by Olafsson when he was a teenage
10、r.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2)._has been protected through the restriction of human activities on Surtsey.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).The most serious menace to developments of Surtsey is_.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Seals and other animals usually stay at the sea foreshore accumulated by_ from the south coast of the island
11、分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Questions 18-22Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage above?TRUE if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN if there is no information on this（分数：5.00）(1).A few scientists have part
12、icipated in the researches of Surtsey.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Volcano eruption in Surtsey in 1964 was more striking than a year before.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Plants on the island have well distributed.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Some sea gulls on Surtsey were named by Olafsson.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).The wind from Nor
13、th Atlantic has changed directions of ocean fishes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Questions 23-24Answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.（分数：2.00）(1).Which plants, Olafsson thinks, are more suitable to live on Surtsey, compared with other islands?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the most significan
14、tly influenced by activities of birds on the island?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Questions 25-26（分数：2.00）(1).Which statements are the correct description of Olafsson?（分数：1.00）A.He has appealed to invest more funds in research of Surtsey.B.He does certain researches on Surtsey every year.C.He thinks the island, S
15、urtsey, will finally disappear in the future.D.He has taken part in specific campaign for protecting the islan(2).What is the best title for Reading Passage above?（分数：1.00）A.Species competitionB.An island laboratoryC.history of SurtseyD.new home for us三、Reading passage 3(总题数：2，分数：14.00)Questions 27-
16、33Match each of the following car brands, A-F with the correct description. You may use any letter more than once.Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 27-33 on your answer sheet A. BMW B. Prius C. GM D. Renault-Nissan E. C-X75 F. Toyota（分数：7.00）(1).is adapted to take a charging cord and with a lo
17、nger electric-only range now.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).draws a conclusion that electric cars are suitable for most people.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).is powered by an electric motor that can be recharged both from the mains or by an internal-combustion engine.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).is powered by batteries that are r
18、echarged by miniature diesel-sipping jet turbines.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).3l. has conducted the biggest test of electric motoring.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(6).will launch eight electric models in the next two years.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(7).will have about 10% share of the market in Europe in 2020 with other hybrids.（
19、分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Questions 34-40Complete the summary using the list of the words, A-N below.Write the correct letter, A-N, in boxes 34-40 on your answer sheet.The Problems of Electric CarsA study conducted by Deloitte suggested that (34) of Americans would not plan to buy an electric car unless it had
20、 a range of 300 miles. Those who tended to buy were (35) of new technologies. A further problem is (36) . In Britain, buyers will lease the battery for about pound80 a month. Leasing the battery should also relieve the concerns about its (37) Another issue that bothers many buyers is how the (38) of
21、 electric cars will hold up in the second-hand market. The answer will be vague for several years. Electric cars are evolving rapidly. The cost of battery capacity has declined. Other technical improvements are under processing. Such improvements should make electric cars more (39) and enhance their
22、 48A. reliability B. capability C. practitioners D. applicable E. popularity F. worth G. market H. cheap I. sales J. 75% K. productivityL. price M. sustainable N. 45%（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_雅思阅读-练习九答案解析(总分：40.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Reading passage 1(总题数：2，分数：13.00)Question
23、s 1-6Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.Write the correct letter in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.（分数：6.00）(1).Lady Gagas “Monster Ball“ concert（分数：1.00）A.is a failure because of the theme.B.is dangerous and violent.C.features a rock and roll style.D.is very successful. 解析：(2).Which is the mai
24、n cause of the decline in the sales of recorded music?（分数：1.00）A.the disruption of internetB.the rise of illegal file-sharing and the end of the digital “replacement cycle“ C.the domimance of Japanese marketD.the price competition解析：(3).People tend to buy tracks, not albums, because（分数：1.00）A.CDs ar
25、e more expensive than tracks. B.it is convenient.C.people are lazier than before.D.Apple offers a lot of other opportunities.解析：(4).Which is not true about the live music?（分数：1.00）A.The sales of concert ticket tripled in America from 1999 to 2009.B.More people are going to concerts.C.The prices of c
26、oncert tickets are rising.D.The prices of concert tickets are dropin 解析：(5).Why do live music fans keep paying for concerts while complaining about the risingprice?（分数：1.00）A.One of the reason is the improvement of the live-music experience. B.Governments compel them to go to the concerts.C.There ar
27、e more enthusiastic musicians in concerts.D.It is hard to find recorded music today.解析：(6).As musics best business customer, television（分数：1.00）A.always contains music in the background.B.often plays the same music in the evening.C.embodies some popular music shows. D.has to change the background mu
28、sic tune every 40 seconds.解析：Questions 7-13 Complete the summary below.Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 7-13 on your answer sheet.The free music-streaming services have not boomed in money, but some companies have started charging
29、 fans for tunes on (7) . Some (8) regard the streaming services as the best hope of music industry. It is possible that music-streaming websites will convert OD buyers into (9) in countries where people still buy music. The (10) market is not dead. For instance, in Britain, the teenagers spent (11)
30、of their money on albums in 2002, which was almost double the share of people over 60. However, the elderly group now spend more on (12) than teenagers. Some music executives worry that (13) will be irreplaceable. But this does not mean there will be no more popular acts.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：mobil
31、e phones）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：music executives）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：freeloaders）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：record-music）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：16.4%）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：pop-music albums）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：stadium-filling acts）解析：二、Reading passage 2(总题数：4，分数：13.00)Questions 14-17Complete the following sentences with NO MORE THAN
32、 THREE WORDS.（分数：4.00）(1).The shaping island, Surtsey, caused by_has been witnessed by Olafsson when he was a teenager.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：underwater volcanic eruption）解析：(2)._has been protected through the restriction of human activities on Surtsey.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Natural evolution）解析：(3)
33、The most serious menace to developments of Surtsey is_.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：wind and water）解析：(4).Seals and other animals usually stay at the sea foreshore accumulated by_ from the south coast of the island.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：eroded material）解析：Questions 18-22Do the following statements agree
34、 with the information given in Reading Passage above?TRUE if the statement agrees with the informationFALSE if the statement contradicts the informationNOT GIVEN if there is no information on this（分数：5.00）(1).A few scientists have participated in the researches of Surtsey.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：T）解析
35、2).Volcano eruption in Surtsey in 1964 was more striking than a year before.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：(3).Plants on the island have well distributed.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：(4).Some sea gulls on Surtsey were named by Olafsson.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：NG）解析：(5).The wind from North Atlantic has
36、changed directions of ocean fishes.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：NG）解析：Questions 23-24Answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.（分数：2.00）(1).Which plants, Olafsson thinks, are more suitable to live on Surtsey, compared with other islands?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：grasses）解析：(2).What is the
37、most significantly influenced by activities of birds on the island?（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：biological expansion）解析：Questions 25-26（分数：2.00）(1).Which statements are the correct description of Olafsson?（分数：1.00）A.He has appealed to invest more funds in research of Surtsey.B.He does certain researches o
38、n Surtsey every year. C.He thinks the island, Surtsey, will finally disappear in the future.D.He has taken part in specific campaign for protecting the islan解析：(2).What is the best title for Reading Passage above?（分数：1.00）A.Species competitionB.An island laboratory C.history of SurtseyD.new home for
39、 us解析：三、Reading passage 3(总题数：2，分数：14.00)Questions 27-33Match each of the following car brands, A-F with the correct description. You may use any letter more than once.Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 27-33 on your answer sheet A. BMW B. Prius C. GM D. Renault-Nissan E. C-X75 F. Toyota（分数：7.0
40、0）(1).is adapted to take a charging cord and with a longer electric-only range now.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：(2).draws a conclusion that electric cars are suitable for most people.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：(3).is powered by an electric motor that can be recharged both from the mains or by an int
41、ernal-combustion engine.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）解析：(4).is powered by batteries that are recharged by miniature diesel-sipping jet turbines.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）解析：(5).3l. has conducted the biggest test of electric motoring.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：(6).will launch eight electric models in the
42、 next two years.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析：(7).will have about 10% share of the market in Europe in 2020 with other hybrids.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：B）解析：Questions 34-40Complete the summary using the list of the words, A-N below.Write the correct letter, A-N, in boxes 34-40 on your answer sheet.The P
43、roblems of Electric CarsA study conducted by Deloitte suggested that (34) of Americans would not plan to buy an electric car unless it had a range of 300 miles. Those who tended to buy were (35) of new technologies. A further problem is (36) . In Britain, buyers will lease the battery for about poun
44、d80 a month. Leasing the battery should also relieve the concerns about its (37) Another issue that bothers many buyers is how the (38) of electric cars will hold up in the second-hand market. The answer will be vague for several years. Electric cars are evolving rapidly. The cost of battery capacit
45、y has declined. Other technical improvements are under processing. Such improvements should make electric cars more (39) and enhance their 48A. reliability B. capability C. practitioners D. applicable E. popularity F. worth G. market H. cheap I. sales J. 75% K. productivityL. price M. sustainable N. 45%（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：J）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：C）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：L）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：A）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：F）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：D）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：E）解析：
