Fast Reading Read the following passage as quickly as you can, and then finish the exercises with the information given in the passage.
A Lucky Survivor
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada—A man survived a plunge(跳入) over Niagara Falls with only the clothes on his back. He was the first person known to have done it without safety equipment and live. Witnesses described seeing the man float by on Monday in the Niagara River, go head first over the 54-metre waterfall and then pull himself out of the water onto rocks below. Water rushes over the Falls at a rate of 570000 litres per second. "He just looked calm. He was just going past so fast. I was in shock really to see a person go by," Brenda McMullen told a TV station. "I saw him disappear over the edge of the falls," Brenda's husband, Terry McMullen said. The American tourists took photographs afterwards, showing the man dressed in street clothes, apparently lying on the shoreline at the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. "The guy just basically jumped in the falls," said witness Diedre Love, who was there with her husband to celebrate their first wedding anniversary(周年纪念). Only one other person was known to survive a plunge over the Canadian falls without a barrel or other equipment. This was a seven-year-old boy wearing a life jacket who was thrown into the water in a 1960 boating accident. No one has ever survived a trip over the narrower and rockier American falls. Police would not release the man's name nor would they tell the press why the man went over the falls. He did not appear to have serious injuries as he was led away. He was taken to the Greater Niagara General Hospital for treatment.
1. Why did the man jump over the falls?
A.It is not known from the passage.
B.He wanted to kill himself.
C.He wanted to find out how deep the water was.
D.He had a fall and slipped in the water.
A B C D
A
2. What's the correct order of the following events? A．The man got on a rock below the falls. B．The man was taken to a hospital. C．The man jumped in the falls. D．Two American tourists took photos of the man.
A.A, B, C, D
B.C, D, A, B
C.C, A, D, B
D.D, C, B, A
A B C D
C
3. Why did the writer mention the 7-year-old boy in the passage?
A.To show the man was not the first person to jump over the falls.
B.To prove the man was the first person to jump over the falls.
C.To warn tourists not to go boating over the fails without life jackets.
D.To inform the readers that what the man did was of no value at all.
A B C D
A
4. In this passage the word "witness" probably means people ______.
A.whose jobs are taking photos
B.who jump off the Falls
C.who saw the accident
D.who took him to the hospital
A B C D
C
Banked Cloze Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank given below. Each choice in the Word Bank is identified by a letter. You may not use any of the words more than once. My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at swimming. As for me, I 1 both before twelve because of living close to Lake Ontario. The last time Dad and I set sail together is really 2 . It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university. I came home and 3 Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the 4 lake. Dad hadn't sailed for years, but everything went well with the tiller(舵柄) in his hands. When we were in the middle of the lake, a strong wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit 5 . Dad was always at his best in any danger, but at this moment he froze. "John! Help!" he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands. In my memory he could fix any 6 . He was the one I always turned to for strength and security. Before I could respond, a wave of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller but it was too late. Anther huge wall of water 7 the boat in a minute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely 8 of him. I swam to Dad 9 and assisted him in climbing onto the hull (船壳) of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of fear. "It's all right, Dad. We are safe now," I comforted him. That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found it was my turn to start 10 for my father.
Word Bank
A. learned B. unforgettable C. invited D. lightly E. problem F. protective G. quickly H. slowly I. hated J. ordered K. calm L. violently M. turned over N. tired O. looking out
1.
A
2.
B
3.
C
4.
K
5.
L
6.
E
7.
M
8.
F
9.
G
10.
O
Cloze There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. When I think 1 to my schooldays, I have very mixed memories. On 2 one hand, I have many very pleasant memories of my classmates and some of my classes, for 3 Science and P.E. 4 , on the 5 hand, I have very 6 memories of some of my teachers, especially of my maths teacher. He was an old man 7 had been teaching for 8 least 35 years and he had old-fashioned ideas 9 teaching. He never let students 10 any of the problems. We had to be silent in class all 11 time. He 12 to punish anybody who got an answer wrong 13 hitting him with a long wooden ruler. It really hurt! He 14 be in trouble if he was still a teacher now 15 it is illegal to hit students. I don't think he could manage to control the class now as his classes were really 16 . These days teachers must motivate students by 17 them in what they are teaching 18 than by punishing them. Still, 19 some of my memories are not very pleasant, I think I enjoyed my childhood. I managed to get into university so my school 20 not have been so bad.
1.
A.on
B.back
C.forward
D.about
A B C D
B
2.
A.a
B.this
C.the
D.that
A B C D
C
3.
A.examples
B.those
C.example
D.the
A B C D
C
4.
A.Moreover
B.Although
C.However
D.Especially
A B C D
C
5.
A.another
B.other
C.second
D.right
A B C D
B
6.
A.pleasant
B.happy
C.clear
D.unpleasant
A B C D
D
7.
A.who
B.which
C.he
D.what
A B C D
A
8.
A.the
B.as
C.at
D.so
A B C D
C
9.
A.to
B.about
C.for
D.at
A B C D
B
10.
A.to discuss
B.discussing
C.discuss about
D.discuss
A B C D
D
11.
A.in
B.a
C.the
D.about
A B C D
C
12.
A.was
B.did
C.would
D.used
A B C D
D
13.
A.by
B.when
C.and
D.then
A B C D
A
14.
A.will
B.would
C.should
D.can
A B C D
B
15.
A.but
B.as
C.and
D.so
A B C D
B
16.
A.bored
B.bore
C.boring
D.boredom
A B C D
C
17.
A.interested in
B.interested
C.interesting
D.interested with
A B C D
C
18.
A.rather
B.instead of
C.but not
D.and
A B C D
A
19.
A.although
B.but
C.however
D.even
A B C D
A
20.
A.should
B.could
C.was
D.would
A B C D
B
Reading Comprehension In this part, there are three passages followed by some multiple choice questions. Choose the best answer for each question.
Passage 1 Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion (伙伴) at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists' advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is security, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affecti on. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.
1. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A.You can always get help from the specialists.
B.It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog.
C.You should decide what kind of dog you want.
D.Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too.
A B C D
B
2. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?
A.The color of the dog.
B.The price of the dog.
C.Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D.Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.
A B C D
C
3. Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?
A.It must be trained so that it won't bite.
B.It demands more food and space.
C.It needs more love and care.
D.It must be looked after carefully.
A B C D
C
4. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?
A.It's easier to buy a baby dog under three months old.
B.They are less likely to be shy with human beings.
C.They are less likely to run away.
D.It's easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.
A B C D
D
5. The word "affection" (line 13) means ______.
A.love
B.effect
C.tie
D.relationship
A B C D
A
Passage 2 Going shopping seems easy, but actually it takes a lot of learning, especially in America. In fact, many Americans who are not so well-off often shop at "sales" or at special stores that sell things at low prices, which you may find interesting. In America, the important rule of dressing is that one should change his/her clothes everyday. For example, in an American college, neither professors nor students are seen in the same clothes two days in a row. So you may find it necessary to buy more clothes than you have in China. While you are shopping in the States, you will discover that prices range considerably from time to time. The purchase of used , second-hand clothing, furniture, or other household articles may be an excellent way of saving money. Most second-hand clothes are of pretty good quality. If you are going to settle down in the States and want some furniture, you may go to a "loan closet", where furniture rents at low cost, or you may also go to a "furniture exchange" place in the commun ity. Sheets, blankets, and other bedclothes go on sale in most communities twice a year. Advertisements for "white sales", that is, sales on bed linen, towels, etc, often appear in January, as well as in May, June or July. Once or twice every season, there will be "garage sales", where you can get almost anything, from a yacht to a pair of shoes, at low prices. Prices at "discount stores" and "thrift shops" are also as low as you can imagine.
1. Shopping in the United States ______.
A.requires some learning
B.seems easy for Americans
C.is very easy for foreigners
D.is only for "well-off" people
A B C D
A
2. Americans change their clothes daily, because ______.
A.people take it as a rule
B.clothes are sold at low prices
C.they enjoy doing so
D.everyone is very "well-off"
A B C D
A
3. People shopping in America will discover ______.
A.American goods are excellent
B.Most clothes come from China
C.Used clothes are of poor quality
D.Prices vary much sometimes
A B C D
D
4. A person who needs furniture can ______.
A.exchange their goods for furniture
B.settle in a place that has furniture
C.rent some at low cost
D.get some free of charge
A B C D
C
5. At a "white sale", one can buy ______.
A.almost anything
B.sheets, cooking utensil, etc
C.shoes at low prices
D.bed linen, towels, etc
A B C D
D
Passage 3 As a kid, Kacey Long would dream of becoming a professional woman. While studying human resources management successfully at university, Long decided to change her look. So, at 19, she decided to get her breasts enlarged, "I was all about doing anything I could to improve myself," she says. With that decision, Long joined thousands of young patients who are surgically altering their appearance each year. Teenagers even younger than Long are having breasts enlarged, noses and ears reshaped and skin changed. In 2003, almost 336,000 American teens 18 or younger had some kind of cosmetic surgery(整形美容) or procedure, a 50% increase over 2002. Patient-safety advisers believe that many of the teens having surgery are unnecessarily putting themselves at risk of injury or even death. Teens are at the greatest risk of making a decision they will regret as Long did. Long had her breasts enlarged to size D, felt sick and weak within months after the $4,500-cost plastic surgery, and had her breast fillings removed two years later. She is still suffering from the long, painful recoveries. "I wish I had never done it," says Long. She is just one of those thousands who are actually risking their future beauty by going under the knife when they are still growing.
1. Which of the following is true about Kacey Long?
A.She had a regretful breast surgery.
B.She had a successful breast surgery.
C.She studied cosmetic surgery at university.
D.She had become a professional woman.
A B C D
A
2. When Long decided to have her breasts enlarged, she ______.
A.was actually risking her future beauty
B.knew what risking she was taking
C.had tried several times to change her look
D.knew all about the effect of breast surgery
A B C D
A
3. The number of the American teens having cosmetic surgery ______.
A.had an increasing of 224,000 in the year 2003
B.was about 224,000 in 2002 but doubled in 2003
C.amounted to approximately 168,000 in 2002
D.amounted to approximately 224,000 in 2002
A B C D
D
4. When Long says "I wish I had never done it," she expresses her ______.
A.regretfulness for having paid $ 4,500 for the surgery
B.regretfulness for her decision to have the breast surgery
C.satisfaction with the removal of the breast fillings
D.satisfaction with her good shape after the surgery
A B C D
B
5. The author of the passage uses Long's case to ______.
A.stop the American teenagers from having painful surgery
B.call our attention to the American teenagers' health
C.inform the teenagers of the danger of the cosmetic surgery
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