A
Americans love cars. They go everywhere in them. 85﹪ of people in the US go to and from work by car. And most adults have driving licenses. Why does this car culture exist? How it started?
America’s love of cars started after the war(战争) when soldiers returned home from World WarⅡto rebuild their lives. They borrowed money from the government to buy houses and cars which become the symbols of status(地位). The more money they had, the bigger their cars were. ● Making of roads
During the war, President Eisenhower noticed what good roads Germany had. He decided to build a new four-lane(四车道)roads in America. He said if something happened suddenly, the two-lane roads wouldn’t be able to carry all the cars that would suddenly leave the cities. Cars and oil companies liked his idea and building started.
●Car lover
Not just teenagers are crazy about cars．Some Americans love their cars so much that they painttheircars beautifully .These are called Art Cars．Every April there is an activity in Houston，Texas，where they show their cars.
●Pollution
Cars have polluted the environment．American President Bush refused a worldwide law that is against pollution．Many countries were angry about it．Bush said he had to think of the American economy(经济)and all the American people that make money from cars．Factories say they want to make cars that pollute less．But others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as having fewer cars． 46. When did Americans begin to love cars?
A．Before the new two-lane roads were built． B．After World War II． C．During World War II．
【答案】B
【解析】根据题干American begin to love cars找到第二段第1行“America’s love of cars started after
the war(战争) when soldiers returned home from World WarⅡto rebuild their lives.”可知，时间发生在二战之后，答案填B.
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47. New four-1ane roads were build _______.
A．in GermanyB．by car and oil companiesC．in America
【答案】C
【解析】根据题干New four-1ane roads找到原文第3段第1-2行He decided to build a new four-lane(四
车道)roads in America.所以答案选C
48. The underlined word “building” here means “the building of _______”．
A. companiesB. roadsC. houses
【答案】B
【解析】根据第三段都在讲Making of roads.并且降到修建4车道的公路，所以选B
49. What were other countries’ feelings about Bush’s decision? A．They agreed with him． C．They paid no attention to it. B．They showed anger to it．
【答案】B
【解析】根据题干Bush’s decision找到原文pollution那段的第1-2行，American President Bush
refused a worldwide law that is against pollution．Many countries were angry about it．所以是很生气，这里were angry about it=show anger to it.
50. What does the last sentence mean? A．It’s better to have fewer cars．
B．It’s better to make cars that pollute less． C．It’s easier to make cars that pollute less．
【答案】A
【解析】找到最后一句话：But others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as
having fewer cars．要正确理解never be as good as的短语意思：不如?好。说making cars that pollute less不如having fewer cars好，所以选A符合题意。
解析：此篇阅读的单词量较大，特别第49和50题的答案出现了同义替换，要
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B
We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.
A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expect one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.
The brush is designed such that its handle (把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout（喷口）. All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the sprout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.
This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!
51. What can Rinser do according to the passage?
A. It can save time when you brush your teeth. B. It can help you rinse the toothpaste. C. It can help wash your face.
【答案】
【解析】答案：B。根据题干的Rinser找到第一次出现Rinser的第一段最后一句，Now, a design
company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.这里的it指代第一段第1行的get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste。所以答案选B.
52. What does Rinser look like?
A. It looks like a common toothbrush. B. It looks like a tap. C. It is too heavy.
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【答案】
【解析】答案：A.根据顺序原则，在第2段第1行：It looks very much like a common one expect
one thing.。Rinser看起来很普通。
53. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A. It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like. B. It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser. C. It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water.
【答案】C
【解析】本题为主旨题，要找第3段的主旨，很多同学看到第一句话描述外形，即选了A.原文后面都在描述此种外形的牙刷如何供水。也有选B。注意B选项主体词为when.不符合文意。
54. The underlined word “once” means “_____” in Chinese.
A. 一次
B. 一旦
C. 曾经
【答案】B
【解析】用代入法：一旦在这种牙刷在商店出售，价格…。
55. When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?
A. In December 2012
B. In November 2012
C. In November 2013
【答案】B
【解析】根据原文最后一段第1句：This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November,
2012.not…until…，直到…才，答案选B.
第三节阅读下列图表，从每题所给的A.B.C三个选项中，选出最佳选项回答问题或完成所给句子。（共5小题，计10分）
56. What kind of movie do you think it is? A. A carton
B. A thriller
C. An action movie
【答案】C
【解析】图片中有枪，所以选action movie动作片。
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The most charitable(慈善的) celebrity of 2013 Name: Lady Gaga Possession: Singer Age: 27 Nationality: US
What she has done: anti-bullying(恃强凌弱行为) fighting with White House setting up a foundation
57. which of the following about Lady Gaga is NOT mentioned in the picture? A. She has set up a foundation.
B. She has been selected (选举) as the most popular singer. C. She has done something against (反对) bullying.
【答案】B
【解析】注意选择没有提到的。
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58.What is Linda doing？ A. She is writing a book. B. She is looking for a job. C. She is making a film.
【答案】B
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