C．computers are not only used to communicate, but also to remove their limitations. D．It is a fact that both adults and children have accepted computers as a way of life. 21．Which of the following doesn’t the author’s computer do ? A．It asks the author if she has made a mistake. B．It accuses the author of making mistakes. C．It corrects the author’s spelling mistakes. D．It informs the author of her mistakes.
22．According to the third paragraph, it is human nature that we resist those things which A．only represent the comfortable and acceptable past B．change thoroughly into the comfortable and acceptable past C．make people stand still when all else is moving forward D．change completely from the acceptable and comfortable past
【解题导语】作者不会使用新买的电脑，向她侄儿求助。由此引出了作者对儿童比成年人容易接受新事物的一番议论。最后作者倡导成年人要积极地接受新事物。 【答案与解析】
19．C 分析推理题。文章中第二段第一至第三句间接地解释了这句话的文中所指的意思。
20．A 句意理解题。第二段第一句中的took the machine for granted意思就thought it is natural。 21．B 信息查找题。通读第二段可知作者的电脑并没有指控她出错。 注：rather than“是??而不是??”, 故选项B正确。 22．D 句意理解题。选项D与第三段第三句句意相同。 A
In the very early 1800’ s, a young boy about 14 years old named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) in Old England along with several other children. Orphan meant unwanted and unloved. Christmas was the one day of the year when the children didn’t work and received a gift, an orange. Usually they tried to taste and preserve it for so long that it often rotted before they ever peeled(剥开)it to enjoy the sweet juice. Many thought were expressed as Christmas time approached. The children would say, “I will keep mine the longest.” John usually slept with his next to his pillow. This year John was overjoyed by the Christmas season. He was becoming a man and stronger and soon he would be old enough to leave. He would save his orange until his birthday in July. Christmas day finally came. The children were so excited as they entered the big dining hall. Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you this year.” John’s heart broke violently wide open. He turned and went swiftly back to the cold room. Then he heard the door open and each of the children entered. Little Elizabeth with her hair falling over her shoulders, a smile on her face, and tears in her eyes held out a piece of rag to John. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As he lifted back the edges of the rag he saw a big juicy orange all peeled and quartered and then he realized what they had done.
John never forgot the sharing, love and personal sacrifice his friends had shown him that Christmas day. In memory of that day every year he would send oranges all over the world to children everywhere. 1. The first paragraph is mainly to tell us that ______.
A. John lived in the early 1800’ s B. John’s parents had died
C. John lived a hard life in an orphanage D. John lived with several other children 2. These children would be happiest when ______.
A. they got the special gift B. they preserved it very long
C. they finally enjoyed the sweet juice D. they entered the dining hall 3. What would overjoy John most the next year according to the second paragraph? A. He placed his orange next to his pillow. B. He would eat his orange on his birthday. C. He wouldn’t get his special gift.
D. He would stay in the orphanage for another year
4. According to the text, where did John’s orange come from this year? A. It was made up of what these children donated. B. His master gave him a whole one again. C. These children bought him one. D. Little Elizabeth donated hers to John. 5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. John had expected he wouldn’t get the gift this year. B. John knew why he didn’t get the gift this year. C. John felt ashamed for not getting the special gift. D. The story teaches us to learn to share with others. 【答案与解析】
1. C。 细节理解题。本文第一段向读者传达了以下信息：John 住在孤儿院；John 14岁了；John 生活在19世纪早期；John 是一个没人要的、没人疼爱的孤儿。而结合这些信息和下文，作者主要是要表达John生活艰难。故答案选C。
2. C。 细节理解题。从文章第二段可知，他们得到橘子这个礼物和他们把它保留的时间长，当然他们会很高兴，但是，他们最高兴的还是吃到橘子时。故答案选C。
3. B。 细节理解题。根据文章第二段，下一年令他高兴的是今年他得到的礼物能够在他明年的生日上吃。故答案选B。
4. A。 推理判断题。通过文章第三段“all peeled and quartered”可知，这个橘子是这些孩子一人一瓣凑成的一个橘子。故答案选A。 5. D。 深层理解题。根据文章最后两段，John对于自己为什么不能得到橘子并不知道其原因，也不可能预料到，所以，应该感到很惊奇而不是害羞；同时，这篇文章在教育我们要学会和别人分享。故答案选D。
B Transportation and communication networks bring people together. Yet sometimes people themselves create barriers(障碍) to transportation and communication. In some countries, laws stop people from moving freely from place to place. Over the centuries, many groups of people have been denied the freedom to travel because of their race, religion, or nationality. In the Middle Ages, for example, Jews were often forbidden to move about freely within certain cities. South Africa's government used to require black Africans to carry passes when they travel within the country. Some governments require all citizens to carry identification papers and to report to government officials whenever they move. Countries set up customs posts at their borders. Foreign travellers must go through a customs inspection before they are allowed to travel in the country. Usually travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas(签证). Some countries even limit the number of visitors to their country each year. Others allow tourists to visit only certain areas of the country, or they may require that travellers be with an official guide at all times during their stay. Many of those barriers to travel also act as barriers to communication.
When two governments disagree with each other on important matters, they usually do not want their citizens to exchange news or ideas freely. Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret.
Today, people have the ability to travel, to communicate, and to transport goods more quickly and easily than ever before. Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome. But in spite of all the different kinds of barriers, people continue to enjoy travel and the exchange of goods and ideas.
6. The examples in paragraph 2 are used to tell the readers that _______ A. people have been allowed to travel freely within the country B. people have not been permitted to travel freely for various reasons C. travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas D. customs posts are necessary at the borders of the countries 7. Some governments limit the freedom of communication because___ A. they intend to keep their national secrets unknown to others B. they think such freedom will lead to wars
C. they often disagree with each other on important matters D. they want to show their authority over communication 8. We may learn from the passage that _______
A. people do not care about the removal of barriers between countries B. people can not remove the obstacles made by themselves
C. man-made barriers are sometimes harder to overcome than natural ones D. barriers should be taken for granted as they always exist 9. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage? A. Barriers Made by People B. Functions of Communication C. Restrictions on Transportation D. Progress of Human Society 10．Which is NOT mentioned as the possible limits some countries put on foreign visitors? A. They have to get a visa before they enter the country. B. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to enter the country every year. C. Not every part of the country is open to foreign tourists. D. They have to report to government officials when they come to a new place. 【解题导语】
短文介绍了存在于各个国家和区域之间的各种沟通障碍，有天然，更多是人为的。先进的科技手段可以帮助人们克服天然障碍，但是却无法逾越人为障碍。 【答案与解析】
6. B 细节理解题。根据该段首句Countries set up customs posts at their borders.以及下文的介绍可以得答案。
7. A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret.以及上文内容可以分析出答案。 8. C 判断理解题。根据短文最后一段中Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome.可以确定此题的答案。 9. A 标题选择题。综合全文信息可以知道短文侧重表达了：人造的沟通障碍。 10.D 细节理解题。 C
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* Restrictions：Price is valid through 10/31/88 and is per person based on double occupancy for 6 nights. Price is subject to change without notice and does not include air fare, taxes or surcharges. Hotel subject to availability on certain dates. Warranty details available upon request. 11．In which section of the newspaper can you find this passage?
A. Entertainment. B. News. C. Advertisement. D. Sports. 12．Which is not the advantage according to the passage?
A. Make it easy to Europe. B. Easy to get travelling information. C. No changeable US price. D. Different ways to tour. 13．What does the underlined word “warranty” in Paragraph five mean?
A. Introduction. B. Notice. C. Suggestion. D. Promise. 14．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The price of the fly-away vacation is fixed. B. Price is always valid, so you do not need to worry. C. During the tour, there is no other type of tours. D. There are only a few stops during the tour. 15．What is the best title of this passage?
A. Go shopping in Europe. B. The beautiful scenes of Europe. C. How to take a plane. D. Travelling around Europe. 【解题导语】本篇是一则关于欧洲旅游的广告。 【答案及简析】
11．C 推理判断题。本文是对fly-away vacations做的广告。
12．B 事实细节题。二、三和五段分别说明了A、D、C三种优点，easy to get travelling information并非该旅游项目的优点所在。 13．D 词义猜测题。根据下文可以判定，这里是fly-away vacations 做做出的相关承诺，故D正确。 14．A 事实细节题。根据文章第五段中“Another advantage of our??”可判定答案。
15．D 主旨大意题。根据文章最后部分的广告表述，可以判定travelling around Europe更能准确地表达文章内容，同时使标题更具有吸引力。 D
Learning another language isn't easy, but most people can learn a second language well if they’re willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestions for studying effectively, overcoming anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in foreign language classes. Study every day
Language learning is cumulative: you cannot put it off until the weekend. Study one or two hours for every class hour if you want a good mark.
Distribute your study time in 15 to 30 minutes period throughout the day
Study a different task each time: vocabulary now, grammar next, etc. Get an overview during the first half hour: spend 10 minutes reviewing dialog, 10 minutes learning new vocabulary, 10 minutes learning new grammar... So you'll at least have looked at it all. About 80~of your study time should be spent on recitation or practice. Attend and participate in every class—even if you aren't well prepared
Class time is your best opportunity to practice, learn the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to make full use of the class time. Spend a few minutes \Make yourself comfortable in the classroom
Get to know your classmates, so you'll feel you’re among friends. Visit your teacher during office hours to get aquainted(熟悉的)：explain your goals and fears about the course to your teacher. Learn grammar if you don't already know it
Grammar is the skeleton(骨架) and the basic structure of a language, and you must learn it. Practice for tests by doing what you'll have to do on the test
If the test will require you to write, then study by writing--including spelling and accents. If you're asked to listen, practice listening. Ask for practice questions and make up your own test questions. Try to invent changes on patterns and forms. Over learning is also required in tests preparation：study beyond the paints of recognition to mastery. Develop a good attitude
Have a clear personal reason for taking the class. Set personal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door; give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them.
16. What does the underlined word \ A. process of gaining knowledge or skill by doing and seeing things B. having to do with comparison C. having ability to do what is needed
D. increasing in amount by one addition after another 17. A good learner is one who ________ according to the passage. A. never permits himself to make mistakes B. can learn something from the mistakes he makes C. follows the goals that other persons set for themselves D. can get to know his classmates and doesn't take his teachers' advice 18. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Tips on studying a foreign language. B. Advice on how to learn grammar. C. Suggestions for studying vocabulary effectively. D. How to make yourself comfortable in the classroom. 【解题导语】
本文说明了学习一门语言并不是那么困难，文中作者提出了一些好的建议，看后，你会从中得到一些启发。 【答案与简析】
16．D．猜词悟义题。从上下文看，下文的“不要把语言学习聚积在周末，每次学习一两个小时”表明该词的含义是D，不间断地每次学一点。 17．B．细节理解题。本文最后一段说，“把完美主义留在门口，允许自己犯错误并从中学到知识”。