Reading Comprehension Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage: When you are near a lake or a river,you feel cool.Why?The sun makes the earth hot,but it can't make the water very hot.Although the air over the earth becomes hot the air over the water stays cool.The hot air over the earth rises.Then the cool air over the wate in and takes the place of the hot air.Then you feel the coo and the wind,yo Of course,scientists can't answer all of your questions.If we ask,"Why is the ocean full of salt?".scientists will say that the salt comes from rocks.When a rock gets very hot or very cold,it cracks.Rain falls into the cracks.The rain then carries the salt into the earth and into the rivers.The rivers carry the salt into the ocean.But then we ask, t happens to the salt in the ocean? Th e ocea doesn't get more salt We know a lot about our world.But there are still many answers that we do not have and we are curious 1.The main idea of this passage is peope feel co when theyare near B ists can explain everything we want to know C.scientists can explain many things but not everything D.the salt in the ocean comes from rocks 2.You feel cool when you are near a lake or river because a the water is cold b the earth is hot than the earth D.cool air from the water moves towards the land 3.Now scientists know A.what makes people feel cool near a lake or a river in summer B.everything about the ocean C.why the ocean doesnot get more and more salty D.what happe ns to the salt in the cean 4.A rock cracks when A.rain falls B.it gets very hot C.it gets very cold D.either Bor C 5.People are always curious because A.they know nothing about the world B.they know little about the world C.there are answers they do not have D.they like it Questions 6-10 are based on the following passage: After a bust day of work and play,the body good health.Du eeds to rest.Sleep is necessary for ring thisti 0 the b rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself fo next day. There are four levels of sleep,each being a little deeper than the one before.As you sleep,your muscles relax little by little.Your heart beats more slowly,and your
Reading Comprehension Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage: When you are near a lake or a river, you feel cool. Why? The sun makes the earth hot, but it can’t make the water very hot. Although the air over the earth becomes hot, the air over the water stays cool. The hot air over the earth rises. Then the cool air over the water moves in and takes the place of the hot air. Then you feel the cool air and the wind, which makes you cool. Of course, scientists can’t answer all of your questions. If we ask, “Why is the ocean full of salt?”, scientists will say that the salt comes from rocks. When a rock gets very hot or very cold, it cracks. Rain falls into the cracks. The rain then carries the salt into the earth and into the rivers. The rivers carry the salt into the ocean. But then we ask, “What happens to the salt in the ocean? The ocean doesn’t get more salt every year.” Scientists are not sure about the answer to this question. We know a lot about our world. But there are still many answers that we do not have, and we are curious. 1. The main idea of this passage is . A. people feel cool when they are near a lake or river B. scientists can explain everything we want to know C. scientists can explain many things but not everything D. the salt in the ocean comes from rocks 2. You feel cool when you are near a lake or river because . A. the water is cold B. the earth is hot C. the water is colder than the earth D. cool air from the water moves towards the land 3. Now scientists know . A. what makes people feel cool near a lake or a river in summer B. everything about the ocean C. why the ocean does not get more and more salty D. what happens to the salt in the ocean 4. A rock cracks when . A. rain falls B. it gets very hot C. it gets very cold D. either B or C 5. People are always curious because . A. they know nothing about the world B. they know little about the world C. there are answers they do not have D. they like it Questions 6-10 are based on the following passage: After a bust day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your
brain slows down.After you reach the fourth level,your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the othe Although your mind slows down,from time to time you will dream.Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs,your eyeballs begin to move more quickly.This stage of sleep is called REM,which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep,some people recommend breathing very you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep! 6.A good title for this passage is A.Sleep B.Good Health C.Play and Study D Work and Rest 7.The word drowsy in the last paragraph means A.sick B.standingup C.deepasleep D.a little sleepy A.dream more often B.have poor health C.neryous D.breathe quickly 9 During the rem A.your eyes move quickly b you dream .Theaverage umber of hours of sle thatds D.both Aand B A.approximately six hours B.around ten hours C.about eight hours D.not stated here Questions 11-15 are based on the following pass g Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages In the first place.television is not only a convenient source of entertainment but also a cheap one.With a TV set in the family people don't have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre.or the cinema.some people.however.think that this is where the dang mes from.The television need do nothing.He makes no choice and exercises no judgment.He is complet ely passive Television keeps one informed about what is happening.The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one's sitting room.On television everything is much more living.much more real.Yet here again there is danger.We get so used to looking at the movements on it,so dependent on its pictures that it be gins to control our lives p that the televis broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do whatever they are interested.It makes us think,doesn't it? There are many other arguments for and against television.We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad.It is the uses that determine its value to ociety 11.What is the major function of? A.To arouse the reader's happiness. B.To introduce the theme of the whole passage C.To summarize the whole passage D.To state the complete bad uses of TV
brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other. Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly. This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement. If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very slowly and very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you to sleep! 6. A good title for this passage is . A. Sleep B. Good Health C. Play and Study D. Work and Rest 7. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means . A. sick B. standing up C. deep asleep D. a little sleepy 8. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you . A. dream more often B. have poor health C. nervous D. breathe quickly 9. During the REM, . A. your eyes move quickly B. you dream C. you are restless D. both A and B 10. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is . A. approximately six hours B. around ten hours C. about eight hours D. not stated here Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage: Obviously television has both advantages and disadvantages. In the first place, television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a cheap one. With a TV set in the family people don’t have to pay for expensive seats at the theatre, or the cinema. Some people, however, think that this is where the danger comes from. The television viewers need do nothing. He makes no choice and exercises, no judgment. He is completely passive. Television keeps one informed about what is happening. The most distant countries and the strangest customs are brought right into one’s sitting room. On television everything is much more living, much more real. Yet here again there is danger. We get so used to looking at the movements on it, so dependent on its pictures, that it begins to control our lives. People often say that their television sets have broken down and that they have suddenly found that they have far more time to do whatever they are interested. It makes us think, doesn’t it? There are many other arguments for and against television. We must realize that television itself is neither good nor bad. It is the uses that determine its value to society. 11. What is the major function of paragraph 1? A. To arouse the reader’s happiness. B. To introduce the theme of the whole passage. C. To summarize the whole passage. D. To state the complete bad uses of TV
12.Television,as a source of entertainment,is B.very expensive quite dangerous D.very cheap 13.Why are some people against TV? A.Because TV programs are not interesting B.Because TV viewers are really passive. D.Becaus ery high both ad vantages and disadvantages 14.One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that A.it keeps us informed B it is very chean C.it enables us to have a rest ves 15.According to the passage whether TV is good or not dependson A.its quality B.people's attitude towards it C how we use it D.when we use it Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage: Although no one is certain why migration occurs,there are several theories One theory claims that prehistoric birds of the Northem Hemisphere were forced south during the Ice Age.As the glaciers melted,the birds came back to their homelands,spent the summer,and then went south again as the ice advanced in winter. Intime,the migration became a habit in spite of the disappearance of glaciers Another the ory proposes that ancestral home of all odem bird was the When the region became overpopulated,many species were crowded north.During the summer,there was plenty of food,but during the winter,scarcity forced them to return to the tropics. a more recent theory suggests a relationshin between increasing davlight and the stimulation of certain glands (in the bird's bodies that may orepare them for migration.One e scientist has been able to cause midwinter migrations by exposing birds to artificial periods of daylight.He has concluded that changes occur in the bodies of birds due to seasonal changes in the length of daylight. 16.According to one theory,when the glaciers disappeared,birds A.stopped migrating B.continued migrating stayed in the north 17.The author states that birds left the tropics because A.there was not enough food there in the winter B.there were too many birds c there were too many glaciers D th vas too much daylight A.To test the relationship between daylight and a disease of the glands common to birds. B.To test the relationship between daylight and migration
12. Television, as a source of entertainment, is A. not very convenient B. very expensive C. quite dangerous D. very cheap 13. Why are some people against TV? A. Because TV programs are not interesting. B. Because TV viewers are really passive. C. Because TV prices are very high. D. Because TV has both advantages and disadvantages. 14. One of the most obvious advantages of TV is that . A. it keeps us informed B. it is very cheap C. it enables us to have a rest D. it controls our lives 15. According to the passage whether TV is good or not depends on . A. its quality B. people’s attitude towards it C. how we use it D. when we use it Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage: Although no one is certain why migration occurs, there are several theories. One theory claims that prehistoric birds of the Northern Hemisphere were forced south during the Ice Age. As the glaciers melted, the birds came back to their homelands, spent the summer, and then went south again as the ice advanced in winter. In time, the migration became a habit in spite of the disappearance of glaciers. Another theory proposes that ancestral home of all modern birds was the tropics. When the region became overpopulated, many species were crowded north. During the summer, there was plenty of food, but during the winter, scarcity forced them to return to the tropics. A more recent theory suggests a relationship between increasing daylight and the stimulation of certain glands (腺) in the bird’s bodies that may prepare them for migration. One scientist has been able to cause midwinter migrations by exposing birds to artificial periods of daylight. He has concluded that changes occur in the bodies of birds due to seasonal changes in the length of daylight. 16. According to one theory, when the glaciers disappeared, birds . A. stopped migrating B. continued migrating C. stayed in the north D. migrated south and stayed there 17. The author states that birds left the tropics because . A. there was not enough food there in the winter B. there were too many birds C. there were too many glaciers D. there was too much daylight 18. Why did one scientist expose birds to artificial daylight? A. To test the relationship between daylight and a disease of the glands common to birds. B. To test the relationship between daylight and migration
the relationship D.To test the relationship between daylight and changes in the season 19.According to the theory of photo-periodism, A.birds should migrate in the middle of the winter B.longer days cause changes in the bodies of birds C.seasonal changes in the length of days do not affect migration D.increasing daylight increases the distance of migratior 20.This passage supports the belief that A.exact reason for migration are not known B.birds migrate because of changes in temperature C.the ancestral home of all birds was the tropics D.glaciers caused birds to migrate Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage: In Guangzhou,capital of South China's Guangdong Province,Guangzhou Baiyun Intemational Airport resumed its intemational flights to Singapore,Malaysia, Thailand,the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations and regions early this month,said an airport official yesterday. And the airport's flow of intemational passengers for July has reached 80 percent of the figure for the corresponding month of the previous vear Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport had to cancel some international services to southeast asian countries and regions because of the outbreak of sars airport'sintemationa service would return to normal operation and handle even more international passengers in August. Currently,the Guangzhou airport is operating 22 international flights to 20 foreign metropolises.And nine foreign airlines have resumed their international flights to the irport 21.In July Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport resumed its international service A.the whole world B.only for southeastern nations C the Southeast Asian nations D.all Asian nations 22.The airport's flow of intemational passengers for July is the figure for th A20%0 onth of th e previou B.20%less than D.80%less than 23.Because of the outbreak of SARS,the airport A.reduced its service to some regions B reduced its service to all regions C reduced its s e to some are eas while adding to some other regions D.Canceled all rvices to southeast Asian countri 24.Which of the following is true? A.The international service in August would be as much as in July. B.The flow of international passengers will be more than that in July C.The airport will provide less service than in July
C. To test the relationship between migration and temperature. D. To test the relationship between daylight and changes in the season. 19. According to the theory of photo-periodism, . A. birds should migrate in the middle of the winter B. longer days cause changes in the bodies of birds C. seasonal changes in the length of days do not affect migration D. increasing daylight increases the distance of migration 20. This passage supports the belief that . A. exact reason for migration are not known B. birds migrate because of changes in temperature C. the ancestral home of all birds was the tropics D. glaciers caused birds to migrate Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage: In Guangzhou, capital of South China’s Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport resumed its international flights to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations and regions early this month, said an airport official yesterday. And the airport’s flow of international passengers for July has reached 80 percent of the figure for the corresponding month of the previous year. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport had to cancel some international services to Southeast Asian countries and regions because of the outbreak of SARS beginning in April, the official said. The official predicted his airport’s international service would return to normal operation and handle even more international passengers in August. Currently, the Guangzhou airport is operating 22 international flights to 20 foreign metropolises. And nine foreign airlines have resumed their international flights to the airport. 21. In July Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport resumed its international service to . A. the whole world B. only for southeastern nations C. the Southeast Asian nations D. all Asian nations 22. The airport’s flow of international passengers for July is the figure for the corresponding month of the previous year. A. 20% of B. 20% less than C. 80% more than D. 80% less than 23. Because of the outbreak of SARS, the airport . A. reduced its service to some regions B. reduced its service to all regions C. reduced its service to some areas while adding to some other regions D. Canceled all its services to southeast Asian countries 24. Which of the following is true? A. The international service in August would be as much as in July. B. The flow of international passengers will be more than that in July. C. The airport will provide less service than in July
D.The flow of intemational passengers will be more than that in usual time 25.The repo nainly abou B.where people should go to visit after SARS C.the prediction of what will happen to transport and tourism after SARS d.the resuming service in guangzhou baivun international airport Questions 26-30 are based on the following passage: It is curious how often sympathy for the old and infirm takes a form which actually humiliates them.Their friends.with good will,sometimes lean forward to rearrange their neckwear,touching their hair or patting their faces-things they would never presume to do,unasked,to one of their contemporaries.An equally humiliating habit is to talk about od people in front of them as if they weren t there, di scussing It is now universally accepted that children should be encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves in order to develop their brains and muscles,but so few people today seem to have time to allow the elderly the same means of keeping their s act e.They perfor for rthe old hat they Convenient flats,"motherly"visitors,or organized entertainments cannot make up for the fundamental need which must be satisfied-the need to retain to the end of life human dignity and the respect of one's fellows. 26.Many people not aware that it is rather rude to about old people in front of them as if they were not there C.take care of the old when they are not ill D.pat the faces of the contemporaries 27.According to the passage the old would very much like to A.live alone B.live in comfortable and well-run homes C.be treated as adults instead of babies D.get unselfish help form their friends and relatives 28.The author suggests that A.much sympathy will inevitably humiliate theold B.kindn ss and unselfish help are not necessarily what the old need C.the old should be left to do whatever they want by themselves D.to the old,the friends'and relatives'respect is,at least,as important as their concern 29.If the old are left to do as much as they can for themselves A.they may and enjoy the respect of the fellows B.they won't feel hurt or humiliated C.they will be able to develop their brains and muscles D.they will be able to keep their minds and muscles active 30.The passage is mainly about that
D. The flow of international passengers will be more than that in usual time. 25. The report is mainly about . A. the operation of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport B. where people should go to visit after SARS C. the prediction of what will happen to transport and tourism after SARS D. the resuming service in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Questions 26-30 are based on the following passage: It is curious how often sympathy for the old and infirm takes a form which actually humiliates them. Their friends, with good will, sometimes lean forward to rearrange their neckwear, touching their hair or patting their faces—things they would never presume to do, unasked, to one of their contemporaries. An equally humiliating habit is to talk about old people in front of them as if they were not there, discussing their health. It is now universally accepted that children should be encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves in order to develop their brains and muscles, but so few people today seem to have time to allow the elderly the same means of keeping their minds and muscles active. They perform innumerable services for the old that they would be much better left to do, even with a struggle, for themselves. Convenient flats, “motherly” visitors, or organized entertainments cannot make up for the fundamental need which must be satisfied—the need to retain to the end of life human dignity and the respect of one’s fellows. 26. Many people are not aware that it is rather rude to . A. talk casually about old people in front of them as if they were not there B. show sympathy for the old C. take care of the old when they are not ill D. pat the faces of the contemporaries 27. According to the passage the old would very much like to . A. live alone B. live in comfortable and well-run homes C. be treated as adults instead of babies D. get unselfish help form their friends and relatives 28. The author suggests that . A. much sympathy will inevitably humiliate the old B. kindness and unselfish help are not necessarily what the old need C. the old should be left to do whatever they want by themselves D. to the old, the friends’ and relatives’ respect is, at least, as important as their concern 29. If the old are left to do as much as they can for themselves, . A. they may keep human dignity and enjoy the respect of the fellows B. they won’t feel hurt or humiliated C. they will be able to develop their brains and muscles D. they will be able to keep their minds and muscles active 30. The passage is mainly about that