41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 1 1 1 1 1 0 C D C A B B C D C A B D Subtotal: 35 老师评语： Part 6 Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice) (每小题： 分) Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog. There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals are in a worse position than human beings. In some cases, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, there are special shops that sell clothing and food for cats and dogs. In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for big markets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in a small town in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. The dogs choose from a variety of dishes on the menu. Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and comfort. People treat their pets in a more practical way. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Owners have some loving feelings for their pets, but they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing or fine food for animals. There aren't any special restaurants for dogs. Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do. 1. According to the passage, in most cultures ______________________________.
A. animals are in a worse position than human beings
B. people treat their pets like members of their families
C. there are special shops that sell clothing for dogs and cats
D. pets such as dogs and cats are very popular 2.
According to the passage, there are ______________________________.
A. clothing shops for dogs and cats in the United States and Europe
B. restaurants for dogs in every city in France
C. no dogs or cats that wear clothing
D. some people who treat their pets far better than they treat themselves 3.
For many people, pets may have a more practical function because ________________.
A. pets are often useful companions for old people
B. cats and dogs can be used to keep away mice
C. pets can sometimes be sold to make money
D. some pets may show loving feelings for their owners. 4.
B. Many people visit the dog restaurant in France.
C. People in every part of the world like to buy fine clothing for their pets.
D. In some cases, animals have better food and clothing than people.
What might you think after reading this passage? A. Dogs and cats like to wear expensive clothing.
5.
The main idea of this reading passage is ____________________________. A. Dogs enjoy fine restaurants
B. A rich cat can afford to go to any restaurant
C. People treat pets in very different ways in different parts of the world
D. It is stupid to have special food and clothing for animals
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog. Yukio is a twenty-four year old Japanese businessman. A few months ago, his company sent him to work at its New York City office for half a year. This was his first experience living in the United States.
Yukio thought New York City was very exciting, but he also found it very strange. It was difficult for him to get used to it. He found it strange to be with people from so many different races. He sometimes found American people very direct, open, and honest-though he still couldn't understand them. He wished he could become friends with some Americans, but he wasn't sure how to get along with them. Most of the time, he felt very lonely and missed Japan.
But soon some sunshine came into his life. A new clerk came to work in his office part-time. She was American, as were most of the clerks in his office. Her name was Cindy. She was very clever, friendly, and good-looking. Cindy was also a student studying business. Cindy and Yukio got along very well. They talked together whenever possible. Cindy told Yukio her dreams of having a successful business. She said she was not really interested in getting married or having children. She wanted to use all of her energy for business. Yukio found Cindy very interesting and very different from the women he knew before. In a similar way, Cindy found Yukio unique among all the men that she knew. Soon the two fell in love and they were both very happy.
But now it is almost time for Yukio to return to Japan. Yukio wants Cindy to return to Japan with him and marry him. But Cindy doesn't speak any Japanese. She fears that Yukio wants her to become an ordinary wife and have children right away. Cindy wants Yukio to stay in New York City. They feel very bad, not knowing what they should do. Should they stay in New York? Should they go to Japan? Sometimes they think they should
separate, but they also feel they cannot live without each other. 6.
A few months ago, Yukio
____________________________________. A. was sent to New York City by his company
B. went to New York City for a meeting
C. was told to open a new office for his company in New York City
D. met his former girlfriend Cindy in New York City 7.
According to the reading passage, Cindy ______________________________. A. didn't like Japan
B. was a student and a businesswoman
C. was a student and a clerk
D. was dreaming of something not possible 8.
Cindy was not concerned about getting married because _________________.
A. Yukio didn't want to stay in New York City
B. Cindy doesn't speak any Japanese
C. Yukio and Cindy didn't get along well sometimes
D. Cindy wanted a successful business 9.
According to your opinion based on the reading passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. Yukio thought people in New York were the same as people in Japan.
B. Cindy was Yukio's first American girlfriend
C. Cindy had many other Japanese boyfriends before Yukio
D. Yukio spoke very little English
10. The main idea of the passage is
_________________________________.
A. there can be difficulties in falling in love with a person from another culture
B. American people and Japanese people cannot understand each other
C. a man misses his country
D. a businessman and his clerk often fall in love with each other
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage or dialog. Friends play an important part in our lives. And while we may get along well with a number of people, we can only be friends with very few. The average student, for example, has about 6 friends.
Most people spend time with others they like, but still the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interest vary enormously. As we get to know people, we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intelligence. Although these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get along with people when there is a marked difference in age and background. Many friends avoid argument. It is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs. They have attitudes and interests in common that they often talk about and they might think of themselves being \wavelength\more intimately involved people become, the more they rely on one another for favors and to keep promises. Also, friends have to learn to put up with annoying habits and to tolerate differences of opinion.
In contrast with marriage, there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the association between two people. But the supporting and understanding of each other that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond, which can overcome differences in background, and break down barriers of age, class, or race.