三、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户) where you receive a key - card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers.
● No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
● Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄) without taking them out in a month.
● Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part - time job!
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get agreement from your parents but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
( )31. If you want to be a member of the Winners Club, you must __________.
A. be an Internet user B. get support from your parents
C. have a big sum of money D. make two deposits
( )32. Which of the following is true about the Winners Club?
A. Special gifts are ready for parents.
B. The bank opens only on workdays.
C. Services are convenient for its members.
D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
( )33. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To set up a club. B. To provide part - time jobs.
C. To organize kid - parent activities. D. To introduce a new banking service.
B
“Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird,” said an old gray - headed man.
“Why, sir,” said a little boy, “she makes such a scream, that we can’t bear her.”
“Yes, but she uses her lovely voice. And it is probably as pleasant to her friends as yours is to those who love you. Besides, I am afraid the stone will rebound(弹回), and hurt you as long as you live!”
“Rebound! We don’t understand you, sir!”
“Well, come and I will tell you a story.”
“Is it a true story?”
“Yes. Every word is true.
“Fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones, and as I had no other boy very near me to play with, I threw them till I became very accurate(精确的) in my aim.
“One day I went to work for an aged couple named Hamilton. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few people had so many swallows(燕子) making their nests(鸟巢) under houses. Few had so many pets that seemed to love the couple.
“For seven years a bird had come. After the long winter, the bird built her nest in the same place and raised her young ones there. She had just returned on the day that I went there to work.
“During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a stick near her nest, and looked at me trustfully. I found a nice stone and threw it with my best skill.
“It shot(击中) the bird on the head, and she dropped dead!
“I was sorry as soon as I saw her fall. But the deed was done. All day long her mate flew about, and was so sad that he made my heart ache. Why had I taken a life so innocent(无辜的), and hurt the poor mate so deeply?
“I said nothing to the old couple about it. But, through a grandchild, they found it out. Though they never said a word to me on the matter, they mourned the bird and buried(埋葬) it. I could never look them in the face afterwards. Oh, I had told them how sorry I was!
“They have been dead for many, many years. But don’t you see how that stone rebounded and hit me? How deep it made upon my memory! How deep upon my conscience(良知)! Why, my dear boys, how I want to give a great deal today if I could do something for that deed!
“For 50 years I have carried it in my memory. I have never spoken of it before. Yet if what I have now said shall prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound and deeply hurt your conscience, I shall be very cheerful.”
The boys at once dropped the stones they had in their hands.
( )34. The underlined words “mourned the bird” mean “__________”.
A. were not willing to throw the bird away
B. showed sadness for the loss of the bird
C. punished me for the death of the bird
D. took care of the bird’s family members
( )35. The old gray - headed man felt sorry because __________.
A. he had to work for the aged couple
B. he shot the bird to death by her nest
C. he carried the story in his memory
D. he didn’t tell the deed to the couple
( )36. We can infer(推断) from the last sentence that __________.
A. the boys ran away and would not come back
B. the boys couldn’t get nice stones from then on
C. the bird now had no more trouble from the boys
D. the bird now would stay in her nest for the rest of her life
( )37. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. The stone that rebounded B. The dead bird
C. The couple who complained D. The hurt boy
C
“The hound(猎犬)!” cries Holmes. “Come, Watson! Come.”
We run quickly over the moor(荒野). We hear one last cry. A man is lying on the ground. As we approach(靠近) we see the dead body of Sir Henry Baskerville. He is wearing his brown suit.
“Oh, no!” says Holmes, “This man has a beard!”
Indeed Selden is dead instead of Sir Henry.
“So it is all clear to me. I remember that Sir Henry gave his old suit to Barrymore, and Barrymore probably gave it to Selden—his wife’s brother.”
“Then Selden is dead because of this suit,” says Holmes.
“Think, Watson! Someone gives the hound some of Sir Henry’s clothes—probably the boot from the hotel in London. The hound picks up Sir Henry’s scent and runs after this poor man.”
Suddenly we see Stapleton walking towards us. He says, “There was a strange noise. I was worried about Sir Henry. I wanted to check if he was all right.”
“Really?” asks Holmes.
Stapleton looks at Holmes. “Why, it is Mr Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective! Can you solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles?”
Holmes shrugs his shoulders, “We cannot solve every mystery. Anyway, I will return to London tomorrow.”
“Oh, will you return to London tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
So Holmes and I walk off to Baskerville Hall and Stapleton walks to his home.
Holmes thinks Stapleton is dangerous. But we have no proof that Stapleton is the murderer.
“There are no marks on Sir Charles’s body. We know that he died of fright, but we can’t prove anything.”
“Things are becoming clear to me,” Holmes says to Sir Henry. “It’s a very difficult case. And you must help me to catch this hound.”
We are surprised to see one portrait(画像) of a thin man is Sir Hugo, the first victim of the Hound of the Baskervilles. And he’s like both Sir Henry and Stapleton. “Stapleton is a Baskerville,” replies Holmes. “So he wants to inherit(继承) the Baskerville fortune, and he ...,” I say. It’s an important clue.
( )38. The underlined word “scent” in Paragraph 7 probably means “__________”.
A. taste B. boot C. suit D. smell
( )39. We can infer(推断) from the passage that __________.
A. Sir Henry tells Holmes that Stapleton is a Baskerville
B. Stapleton wants to murder Sir Henry indeed
C. Watson finds out that Selden is Mrs Stapleton’s brother
D. Stapleton kills Selden by frightening him with the hound
( )40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Holmes and Watson think Mr Barrymore murders Selden.
B. Holmes and Watson find the dead body of Stapleton on the moor one night.
C. Holmes doesn’t catch Stapleton because he has no proof.
D. Holmes tells Stapleton that he and Watson are going back to London.
( )41. According to the last paragraph, what gives Sherlock Holmes an important clue?
A. One portrait of Sir Hugo. B. The Hound of the Baskervilles.
C. The Hound of Sir Henry. D. One portrait of Stapleton.
D
Four days after Dad’s 67th birthday, he had a heart attack. Luckily, he survived. But something inside him had died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow the doctor’s orders, and his terrible attitude made everyone upset when they visit him. Dad was left alone.
So I asked Dad to come to live with me on my small farm, hoping the fresh air would help him change better. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. He was dissatisfied with everything I did. I became troubled. Something had to be done.
One day I read an article which said when given dogs, depressed patients would feel better. So I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. As soon as I got there, a pointer’s eyes caught my attention. They watched me calmly.
A staff member said, “He got here two weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing. His time is up tomorrow.”
I turned to the man in horror. “You mean you’re going to kill him?”
“Ma’am,” he said gently. “We don’t have room for every unclaimed dog.”
The staff member’s calm brown eyes waited for my decision. “I’ll take him,” I said.
I drove home with the dog on the front seat beside me. I was helping it out of the car when Dad walked onto the front porch. “Look what I got you!” I said excitedly.
Dad wrinkled his face. “I don’t want it,” he said quietly, turning back towards the house. Then, suddenly, the dog pulled free from my grasp. He sat down in front of my dad.
Dad’s anger came to disappear, and soon he was hugging the dog.
This was the beginning of a warm friendship. Dad named the dog Cheyenne. Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.
Dad’s bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne went on to make many friends. Then, late one night two years later, I felt Cheyenne’s cold nose searching through my bed covers. He had never before come into my bedroom at night. I ran into my father’s room and found that he had passed away.
Two days later, my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad’s bed. As I buried him near their favourite stream, I silently thanked the dog for helping with Dad’s peace of mind.
( )42. After the author’s father survived the heart attack, he __________.
A. no longer wanted to live
B. hated everyone who visited him
C. was left alone to get full rest
D. became unpleasant toward other people
( )43. Why did the author take the pointer home?
A. Because it was a type that is known for its friendliness.
B. Because its eyes made her think it was the best dog she had ever met.
C. Because it caught her attention right away and she didn’t want it to be killed.
D. Because it was good at getting people’s attention and entertaining them.
( )44. From the last two paragraphs we can conclude that __________.
A. more attention should be given to old people
B. dogs are so loyal that they usually die for their friends
C. the author’s father and Cheyenne formed a really good relationship
D. friendship and care is much more efficient than the medicine
( )45. Which section of a newspaper is the source of the passage?
A. Health. B. Entertainment. C. Education. D. Friends.
A
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户) where you receive a key - card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers.
● No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
● Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄) without taking them out in a month.
● Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part - time job!
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get agreement from your parents but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
( )31. If you want to be a member of the Winners Club, you must __________.
A. be an Internet user B. get support from your parents
C. have a big sum of money D. make two deposits
( )32. Which of the following is true about the Winners Club?
A. Special gifts are ready for parents.
B. The bank opens only on workdays.
C. Services are convenient for its members.
D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
( )33. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To set up a club. B. To provide part - time jobs.
C. To organize kid - parent activities. D. To introduce a new banking service.
B
“Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird,” said an old gray - headed man.
“Why, sir,” said a little boy, “she makes such a scream, that we can’t bear her.”
“Yes, but she uses her lovely voice. And it is probably as pleasant to her friends as yours is to those who love you. Besides, I am afraid the stone will rebound(弹回), and hurt you as long as you live!”
“Rebound! We don’t understand you, sir!”
“Well, come and I will tell you a story.”
“Is it a true story?”
“Yes. Every word is true.
“Fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones, and as I had no other boy very near me to play with, I threw them till I became very accurate(精确的) in my aim.
“One day I went to work for an aged couple named Hamilton. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few people had so many swallows(燕子) making their nests(鸟巢) under houses. Few had so many pets that seemed to love the couple.
“For seven years a bird had come. After the long winter, the bird built her nest in the same place and raised her young ones there. She had just returned on the day that I went there to work.
“During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a stick near her nest, and looked at me trustfully. I found a nice stone and threw it with my best skill.
“It shot(击中) the bird on the head, and she dropped dead!
“I was sorry as soon as I saw her fall. But the deed was done. All day long her mate flew about, and was so sad that he made my heart ache. Why had I taken a life so innocent(无辜的), and hurt the poor mate so deeply?
“I said nothing to the old couple about it. But, through a grandchild, they found it out. Though they never said a word to me on the matter, they mourned the bird and buried(埋葬) it. I could never look them in the face afterwards. Oh, I had told them how sorry I was!
“They have been dead for many, many years. But don’t you see how that stone rebounded and hit me? How deep it made upon my memory! How deep upon my conscience(良知)! Why, my dear boys, how I want to give a great deal today if I could do something for that deed!
“For 50 years I have carried it in my memory. I have never spoken of it before. Yet if what I have now said shall prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound and deeply hurt your conscience, I shall be very cheerful.”
The boys at once dropped the stones they had in their hands.
( )34. The underlined words “mourned the bird” mean “__________”.
A. were not willing to throw the bird away
B. showed sadness for the loss of the bird
C. punished me for the death of the bird
D. took care of the bird’s family members
( )35. The old gray - headed man felt sorry because __________.
A. he had to work for the aged couple
B. he shot the bird to death by her nest
C. he carried the story in his memory
D. he didn’t tell the deed to the couple
( )36. We can infer(推断) from the last sentence that __________.
A. the boys ran away and would not come back
B. the boys couldn’t get nice stones from then on
C. the bird now had no more trouble from the boys
D. the bird now would stay in her nest for the rest of her life
( )37. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. The stone that rebounded B. The dead bird
C. The couple who complained D. The hurt boy
C
“The hound(猎犬)!” cries Holmes. “Come, Watson! Come.”
We run quickly over the moor(荒野). We hear one last cry. A man is lying on the ground. As we approach(靠近) we see the dead body of Sir Henry Baskerville. He is wearing his brown suit.
“Oh, no!” says Holmes, “This man has a beard!”
Indeed Selden is dead instead of Sir Henry.
“So it is all clear to me. I remember that Sir Henry gave his old suit to Barrymore, and Barrymore probably gave it to Selden—his wife’s brother.”
“Then Selden is dead because of this suit,” says Holmes.
“Think, Watson! Someone gives the hound some of Sir Henry’s clothes—probably the boot from the hotel in London. The hound picks up Sir Henry’s scent and runs after this poor man.”
Suddenly we see Stapleton walking towards us. He says, “There was a strange noise. I was worried about Sir Henry. I wanted to check if he was all right.”
“Really?” asks Holmes.
Stapleton looks at Holmes. “Why, it is Mr Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective! Can you solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles?”
Holmes shrugs his shoulders, “We cannot solve every mystery. Anyway, I will return to London tomorrow.”
“Oh, will you return to London tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
So Holmes and I walk off to Baskerville Hall and Stapleton walks to his home.
Holmes thinks Stapleton is dangerous. But we have no proof that Stapleton is the murderer.
“There are no marks on Sir Charles’s body. We know that he died of fright, but we can’t prove anything.”
“Things are becoming clear to me,” Holmes says to Sir Henry. “It’s a very difficult case. And you must help me to catch this hound.”
We are surprised to see one portrait(画像) of a thin man is Sir Hugo, the first victim of the Hound of the Baskervilles. And he’s like both Sir Henry and Stapleton. “Stapleton is a Baskerville,” replies Holmes. “So he wants to inherit(继承) the Baskerville fortune, and he ...,” I say. It’s an important clue.
( )38. The underlined word “scent” in Paragraph 7 probably means “__________”.
A. taste B. boot C. suit D. smell
( )39. We can infer(推断) from the passage that __________.
A. Sir Henry tells Holmes that Stapleton is a Baskerville
B. Stapleton wants to murder Sir Henry indeed
C. Watson finds out that Selden is Mrs Stapleton’s brother
D. Stapleton kills Selden by frightening him with the hound
( )40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Holmes and Watson think Mr Barrymore murders Selden.
B. Holmes and Watson find the dead body of Stapleton on the moor one night.
C. Holmes doesn’t catch Stapleton because he has no proof.
D. Holmes tells Stapleton that he and Watson are going back to London.
( )41. According to the last paragraph, what gives Sherlock Holmes an important clue?
A. One portrait of Sir Hugo. B. The Hound of the Baskervilles.
C. The Hound of Sir Henry. D. One portrait of Stapleton.
D
Four days after Dad’s 67th birthday, he had a heart attack. Luckily, he survived. But something inside him had died. His enthusiasm for life was gone. He refused to follow the doctor’s orders, and his terrible attitude made everyone upset when they visit him. Dad was left alone.
So I asked Dad to come to live with me on my small farm, hoping the fresh air would help him change better. Within a week after he moved in, I regretted the invitation. He was dissatisfied with everything I did. I became troubled. Something had to be done.
One day I read an article which said when given dogs, depressed patients would feel better. So I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon. As soon as I got there, a pointer’s eyes caught my attention. They watched me calmly.
A staff member said, “He got here two weeks ago and we’ve heard nothing. His time is up tomorrow.”
I turned to the man in horror. “You mean you’re going to kill him?”
“Ma’am,” he said gently. “We don’t have room for every unclaimed dog.”
The staff member’s calm brown eyes waited for my decision. “I’ll take him,” I said.
I drove home with the dog on the front seat beside me. I was helping it out of the car when Dad walked onto the front porch. “Look what I got you!” I said excitedly.
Dad wrinkled his face. “I don’t want it,” he said quietly, turning back towards the house. Then, suddenly, the dog pulled free from my grasp. He sat down in front of my dad.
Dad’s anger came to disappear, and soon he was hugging the dog.
This was the beginning of a warm friendship. Dad named the dog Cheyenne. Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.
Dad’s bitterness faded, and he and Cheyenne went on to make many friends. Then, late one night two years later, I felt Cheyenne’s cold nose searching through my bed covers. He had never before come into my bedroom at night. I ran into my father’s room and found that he had passed away.
Two days later, my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dad’s bed. As I buried him near their favourite stream, I silently thanked the dog for helping with Dad’s peace of mind.
( )42. After the author’s father survived the heart attack, he __________.
A. no longer wanted to live
B. hated everyone who visited him
C. was left alone to get full rest
D. became unpleasant toward other people
( )43. Why did the author take the pointer home?
A. Because it was a type that is known for its friendliness.
B. Because its eyes made her think it was the best dog she had ever met.
C. Because it caught her attention right away and she didn’t want it to be killed.
D. Because it was good at getting people’s attention and entertaining them.
( )44. From the last two paragraphs we can conclude that __________.
A. more attention should be given to old people
B. dogs are so loyal that they usually die for their friends
C. the author’s father and Cheyenne formed a really good relationship
D. friendship and care is much more efficient than the medicine
( )45. Which section of a newspaper is the source of the passage?
A. Health. B. Entertainment. C. Education. D. Friends.
答案
31—33 BCD 34—37 BBCA 38—41 DBCA 42—45 DCCD
