Passage One Traditionally, universities have carried out two main activities: research and teaching. Many experts would argue that both these activities play a critical role in serving the community. The fundamental question, however, is how does the community want or need to be served. In recent years, universities have been coming under increasing pressure from both the governments and the public to ensure that they do not remain "ivory towers" (象牙塔) of study separated from the realities of everyday life. University teachers have been encouraged, and in some cases compelled, to provide more courses which produce graduates with the technical skills required for the commercial use. If Aristotle wanted to work in university in the UK today, he would have a good chance of teaching computer science but would not be so readily employable as a philosopher. A post-industrial society requires large numbers of computer programmers, engineers, managers and technicians to maintain and develop its economic growth but "man", as the Bible says, "does not live by bread alone." Apart from requiring medical and social services, which do not directly contribute to economic growth, the society should also value and enjoy literature, music and the arts. In these cost-conscious times, it has even been pointed out in justification for the funding of the arts that they can be useful money earners. A successful musical play, for instance, can contribute as much to the Gross National Product through tourist dollars as any other things.
1. We can know from the first paragraph that the author ______.
A.believes traditional universities have done a good job serving the community
B.believes it remains to be discussed how universities should meet the needs of society
C.thinks some experts require too much of universities
D.thinks universities should do more than just research and teaching
A B C D
B
2. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that ______.
A.society is not satisfied with the present college education
B.interference from the government is unwelcome
C.teachers are forced to do what they don't like to do
D.it's a mistake for universities to teach courses of no commercial use
A B C D
A
3. The example of Aristotle indicates that ______.
A.universities in the UK have produced too many good-for-nothing graduates
B.universities should stop teaching philosophy
C.high technology is now valued more than other courses in universities
D.universities should put more stress on computer science
A B C D
C
4. According to the passage, literature, music and the arts ______.
A.contribute directly to economic growth
B.are as necessary to man as medical and social services
C.are justified since they bring profits
D.are a good way of earning money
A B C D
B
5. The author implies that ______.
A.economy should always be a nation's first consideration
B.universities should take cost into account when they decide what courses they will offer
C.successful musical plays are part of national economy
D.economic growth is not the only need of mankind
A B C D
D
Passage Two All of us need feel needed and admired. But unless we hear words of praises from someone else, how can we know that we are valued friends or co-workers? The effects of praise can be great indeed. A new priest called to a church jokingly referred to as "the refrigerator" decided against criticizing his congregation(会众，教堂里的人群) for its coolness toward strangers. Instead, he began welcoming visitors from the pulpit(讲道坛) and telling his flock how friendly they were. Time after he held up a reputation to live up to. The congregation thawed(解冻，更友好). "Praise transformed the ice-cube members into warm-hearted human beings." he said. Sincerity is essential in giving praise. It lends potency to a compliment. Praise helps rub off the sharp edges of daily contact. Nowhere is this truer than in marriage. Yet it is perhaps in the home that the value of praise is less appreciated than elsewhere. The spouse who is alert to say the heartening thing at the right moment has learned one of the most important requirements for a happy family life. Children, especially, are hungry for praise, reassurance and appreciation. As artists find joy in giving beauty to others, so anyone who masters the art of praising will find that it blesses the giver as much as the receiver. There is truth in the saying. "Flowers leave part of the fragrance in the hand that bestows them."
1. Which of the following statements is not true according to the author? ______
A.Praise is the best policy that help people get along well with each other.
B.If we hear words of praise from others, we may know that we are needed and admired.
C.If we have a satisfactory self-image, we can easily gain confidence and courage.
D.All of us realize how much praise we need in our daily life.
A B C D
D
2. The fact that the church was referred to as "the refrigerator", implies ______.
A.it was cold in the church
B.the congregation showed coolness towards strangers
C.the visitors to the church were unfriendly
D.the ice-cube members were difficult to thaw
A B C D
B
3. Why praise is badly needed in a family? ______
A.The value of praise is more appreciated than elsewhere.
B.At home children need praise more than anybody else.
C.Praise help maintain a happy family life.
D.The spouse often neglects to say the heartening things at the right time ______.
A B C D
C
4. Which way is the best in giving praise? ______
A.Jokingly
B.Reasonably
C.Sympathetically
D.Sincerely
A B C D
D
5. The last sentence in the passage suggests that ______.
A.Praise gives warmth and pleasure to either the giver and the receiver
B.Praise gives warmth and pleasure to both the giver and the receiver
C.Praise only gives part of its fragrance to the giver
D.Praise only gives part of its fragrance to the receiver
A B C D
B
Passage Three Some people give up trying to learn a foreign language. It can seem too much like hard work. But the problem comes when they go abroad on holidays and find they cannot communicate. How do they ask the way, order a cup of coffee, or ask the price of something? Keith Chiwick thinks he has the answer to this problem. "I have got a machine which talks in different languages. I feel that I could go to any country in the world and converse with any foreigner," he says. Keith is an inventor. His invention is an electronic machine which produces phrases in four different languages, French, German, Italian and English. Unlike the phrase books, this machine has a voice, h looks like a cassette recorder. Imagine you want to say, "What time is the next train for Munich?" in German. First, you find the right card for that question. Each card has four strips of tape on it, one for each language. The cards are small, seven by nine centimeters, and each one can store up to two hundred and forty words. You run a pickup head along the tape and—hey presto!—A voice comes out of the amplifier, asking the question. The person at the information desk may get a surprise, but you will get your answer! Keith hopes that an electronics company will buy his idea and develop it commercially to sell it to tourists. Meanwhile, he's working on more new ideas. "It's just a hobby for me. Some people like playing golf or bingo, but I like making new things", he said.
1. Why do some people give up trying to learn a foreign language?
A.Because they can use Keith's machine now.
B.Because it is like hard work.
C.Because they have difficulties to go abroad.
D.Because they cannot communicate with foreigners.
A B C D
B
2. The word "produce" in the second paragraph probably means ______.
A.turn out
B.pronounce
C.take out
D.give birth
A B C D
B
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A.The machine has not been put into use yet.
B.With the machine, you could go to many countries in the world.
C.The machine can store up to 240 words.
D.With the machine, you will be able to talk with foreigners.
A B C D
C
4. According to the passage, what does Keith want to do with his invention?
A.He wants to put his products into the market.
B.He wants to run an electronics company.
C.He wants to sell his idea of the machine to an electronics company.
D.tie wants to go to Germany with his new machine.
A B C D
C
5. The main idea of the passage is probably that ______.
A.no need to learn foreign languages now
B.Keith is going to give the person at the information desk a surprise
C.learning is made easy with Keith's new machine
D.communication with foreigners can be made easy with Keith's new machine
A B C D
D
Passage Four It is a terrible illustration of man's weakness to nature, and the tsunami (海啸) that struck the Japanese coast in March, 2011 has illustrated the difficulty of fighting against natural disasters, even for a prosperous nation. Totally preventing tsunami-damage is impossible. But there is much that can be done to minimize damage and loss of life. Measures that can be taken include designing solid buildings, and developing early-warning systems, public education programs and evacuation (疏散) strategies. Moreover, the approach of a tsunami is possibly picked up by the sensors of complicated international warning systems. Countries can use radio and television broadcasts as well as loudspeaker networks to warn the public. But an early warning system depends on how far the tsunami strikes, if it's close by, the warning system is not going to be very effective. When people are faced with an unstoppable force like a tsunami the massive waves created by events like underwater earthquakes, the best course of action for them is to get inland and to the higher ground as quickly as possible.
1. The first paragraph tells us that ______.
A.man can easily defeat the nature
B.tsunamis take place only in Japan
C.Man's ability to cope with natural disasters is limited
D.the tsunami-damage in Japan is not so terrible
A B C D
C
[解析] 第一段只有一句话，前半句便点明了段落的大意即“It's a terrible illustration of man's weakness to nature...”，接下来提到的2011年日本发生的海啸也是对此进行举例论证的，选项C是此句话的同义转述。故选C。
2. To prevent tsunami-damage, the following measures can be taken EXCEPT ______.
A.designing firm buildings
B.developing early-warning systems
C.developing evacuation strategies
D.keeping the public unaware of the seriousness of tsunamis
A B C D
D
[解析] 第二段主要讲了预防海啸的措施，第三句话所提到的designing solid buildings, developing early-warning systems, public education programs and evacuation strategies分别与选项A、B、C一一对应，只有选项D不正确。
3. According to the passage, which of the following can cause a tsunami?
A.Storms.
B.Massive waves.
C.Underwater earthquakes.
D.Floods.
A B C D
C
[解析] 文章第三段第二句“...an unstoppable force like a tsunami the massive waves created by events like underwater earthquakes...”中的the massive waves created by events like underwater earthquakes...是对海啸的解释说明，by后面正是引起海啸的原因，即underwater earthquakes。所以应该选C。
4. When a tsunami happens, the best course of action for people is to ______.
A.listen to radio and television broadcasts for information
B.get inland and to the higher ground as quickly as possible
C.stay where they are
D.rely on the warning systems
A B C D
B
[解析] 由文章最后一句“When people are faced with an unstoppable force like a tsunami...the best course of action for them is to get inland and to the higher ground as quickly as possible. ”可知，当面对海啸的威胁时，最佳的行动方案是尽可能快地撤到内陆地区或者上到更高的地方。所以选项B正确。
5. Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?
A.The total prevention of tsunamis is possible.
B.Rich countries are less affected by tsunamis than poor countries.
C.Approaching tsunamis can possibly be picked up by sensors.
D.An early warning system is effective when a tsunami is close by.
A B C D
C
[解析] 由第二段第一句“Totally preventing tsunami-damage is impossible. ”可知，A选项错误。B选项内容文章并未提到，故也不正确。由第三段第一句可知，海啸靠得很近时，预警系统不会很有效果，故D选项不正确。由第二段的第四句“...the approach of a tsunami is possibly picked up by the sensors of complicated international warning systems. ”可知，C选项正确。
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