Passage 1
When you buy fresh-cut flowers, do you think about where they came fromYou might think they were grown somewhere nearby. The reality, though, is that the cut flower trade is increasingly International. Today, thanks to airplanes and high-tech cooling systems, even the most delicate flower be exported and sold thousands of kilometers away from where it was grown.
The Netherlands handles about 60 percent of the world’s cut flowers. And its auction houses（拍卖行）are very large---Aalsmeer, near Amsterdam, is auction house in the sense that Tokyo is a city, or Everest a mountain. About 120 soccer fields would fill its main building. Nineteen million flowers are sold here on an average day.
The Netherlands is also a world leader in developing new flower varieties. Dutch companies and the government invest a great amount of money in flower research. Their scientists look for ways to lengthen a flower’s vase life, to strengthen flowers to prevent them from being damaged while traveling, and also to strengthen the natural fragrance of the flowers.
There are also many other places with a better climate for growing flowers, and the climate of Ecuador is almost perfect. With predictable rainy periods and 12 hours of sunlight each day, Ecuador’s roses are
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famous for their large heads and long, straight stems（茎）. Every year, Ecuador sells about 500 million flowers to the U.S. alone. The industry has brought employment opportunities and a stronger economy to the country. “My family has TV now. There are radios.” says Yolanda Quishpe, 20, who picked roses for four years.
To others, the increasingly international nature of the flower trade is very bad news. In recent years local growers in the U.S. faced huge competition from international flower companies, and many lost their businesses. Lina Hale, an independent rose grower said her father had predicted the situation in the 1980s. “I see a train coming down the track,” he warned her, “and it’s coming straight towards us.” 1. What do we know about Aalsmeer? A. It’s very large. B. It’s as big as Tokyo.
C. 19 million flowers are grown there.
D. 60% of the Netherland’s flowers are sold there. 2. What is one aspect of the Netherlands’ flower research? A. How to increase flower production. B. How to avoid climate’s effect on flowers. C. How to speed up the process of flowering. D. How to keep flowers fresh during transportation.
3. What does the author want to show through Yolanda Quishpe’s words?
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A. Flowers from Ecuador are beautiful. B. Ecuador could grow even more flowers. C. The flower trade in Ecuador benefits the local. D. Rose-picking is a very popular job in Ecuador. 4. What Lina Hale’s father said suggested that ______. A. he was excited to see the train B. he knew his business would be affected C. he was sure customers wouldn’t want
D. he thought trains were a new way to deliver flowers
Passage 2
In my senior year of high school, Mike and I were lined up in front of a small group of students made up mainly of the leaders of the senior classes. Our teacher said to us,\" The two of you will never amount to anything.\"
There was some snickering (窃笑)from some of the seniors as the teacher continued,\"From now on,I am not going to waste any more time on either of you. I am only going to spend my time with these class leaders. You two are the class downs with bad grades, and you will never amount to anything. Now get out of here. \"
That teacher did Mike and me the biggest favor of all. While what she said was true in many ways and her words hurt us deeply, her words also
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inspired both of us to work even harder. They carried us through college and into our own businesses.
A few years ago, Mike and I attended our high school reunion.It was nice to visit with people with whom we had spent three years during a period of time when none of us really knew who we were. It was also interesting to see that most of the so-called senior leaders had not become successful in the years after high school.
I tell this story because Mike and I were not academic whiz kids. We were neither financial experts nor athletic stars. For the most part, we were slow-to-average learners and students. In my opinion,we were not as naturally gifted as our fathers. Yet it was our teacher's stinging words and the snickering from our classmates that gave us the strength to move forward, to learn from our mistakes and to keep doing in both good times and bad times.
Just because you didn't do well in school, were not popular, bad in math, or have other reasons to underestimate yourself-none of them count in the long run. They only count if you think they count.
For those who're considering beginning your own financial fast track, you may have some doubts about your abilities. Trust that you have everything you need right now to be successful financially. All it takes to bring out your natural God-given gifts is your desire, determination and a deep faith that you have a genius and a gift that is unique.
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1. What did Mike and I think of the teacher's words? A. Her stinging words inspired them. B. Her inspiring words hurt them deeply.
C. Her encouraging words helped them through bad times. D. Her bitter words discouraged them from working harder. 2. At the school union,the author found _______ A. their former classmates didn't recognize him B. it was boring to see their formers classmates C. most of the class clowns turned out successful D. most of the senior leaders didn't become successful 3. The underlined word \"whiz\" in Paragraph 5 means\" A. know-nothing C. stupid
B. slow D. genius
4. According to the author, which of the following people can achieve financial success?
A. Those who have faith in themselves B. Those who did not do well in school C. Those who have natural God-given gifts D. Those who are doubtful about their abilities
Passage 3
Recently, two parents who live in the state of Maryland, near
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Washington, D. C, were found guilty. What was their crime？The parents let their two children walk home together unsupervised（无人监管的）from a neighborhood park.
The children are a 10-year old boy named Raft and his 6-year old sister Dvora, both of whom like to play at their neighborhood park. After playing, they walk home—by themselves. On December 20, 2014, police officer stopped the children as they walked along a busy street. They drove the children home.
What happened next came as a shock, says Alexander Meitiv, their father. Mr. Meitiv says the police would not let him go to his children. They physically blocked him.
This incident has restarted a debate in the US about the amount of independence parents should give their children. Some people object to courts telling parents how to raise their children. They also think children benefit from exploring the outside world without a lot of supervision. Opponents says this so called “free range parenting” can put children in danger.
Free-range is usually a term used to describe farm animals that live uncaged. With parents, it means loosening control over your children. Being out in the world alone is how most American children played just a generation ago. This is the way children still do play in many parts of the
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world.
Danielle Meitiv explains. “The idea of free-range parenting is really that your children need the freedom to explore. They need to be a1one, without parents. They learn to take risks. They learn to be independent. ” But opponents say this so called “free-range parenting” can put children in danger. They say children may not be able to safely explore the world alone. They may not be able to cross the street safely. They may get lost. They could get hurt or, a parents’ worst nightmare, kidnapped. Supporters of free-range parenting argue that many more children die in car accidents than are kidnapped. But, they say, parents still put children in cars all the time.
1. Danielle and Alexander Meitiv were found guilty of ________ . A. Abandoning their children B. Scolding their children unfairly C. Inadequate supervision of their children
D. Disapproval of their children’s playing by themselves
2. Free-range parenting is a kind of parenting characterized by parents'________
A. walking freely together with children
B. allowing children freedom to explore independently C. having children under supervision at all times
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D. providing children with the basic necessities for free
3. Which of the following sentences can best express the supporters' opinion according to the last paragraph？________ A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. Spare the rod（棍子）and spoil the child. C. We cannot throw the baby out with the bath water. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text？________ A. Safety of the Children in the Park B. Problems with Free-range Parenting C. Children are sufiering physical Abuse D. Old Style Parenting starts Debate in the USA.
Passage 4
With kids increasingly attached to their iPads, phones, and laptops how can we get them to read more books？It’s easier than you think. In Michigan a barbershop is doing its part to encourage kids to read. Here’s how it works: when a child gets their haircut at The Fuller Cut and reads a book aloud to their barber during their haircut they get a 2 discount on the cut. Yes, it really is that simple:read your book aloud and you get a discount. Griffin, who has been cutting hair at The Fuller Cut for twenty years, started the Read to Your Barber program. He told the local media that
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parents love it, while the kids like getting the two dollars back --- and that the two dollars often goes directly into the kids’ pockets. Griffin says teachers love the initiative(创意)--- they say that it does so much for the kids during the school year, for The Fuller Cut serves a diverse community the books featuring positive images of African-Americans, which could be an astronaut, an athlete, or a writer.
This isn’t the first barbershop to do this, though;Griffin said that he first read about a similar literacy(识字)program in Harlem. Once he got the ok from his boss, the father of three began bringing his own books into the shop and soon people in the area began donating books. Griffin said, “And that’s just how it started. It wasn’t anything grand. I just wanted to be responsible. ”
While the initiative has attracted new costumers to the barbershop, the best part, according to Griffin, is that little kids who don’t know how to read watch the older kids --- and then pick up a book for themselves. “When a kid thinks it’s cool to read, that’s a gift, ”says Griffin. “If we can get kids to come back to The Fuller Cut as adults in college and they tell us, ‘Because you guys had us read here, it made me want to be a writer or journalist, ’ that’s really the end goal. ”
1. The main purpose of the program by The Fuller Cut is ________ . A. to clarify the harm of electronic products B. to provide children with discount books
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C. to donate more books to poor children D. to arouse children’s desire for reading 2. We can learn from the text that ________ .
A. haircut helps children overcome the addiction to electronic products B. teachers approve of the program because it’s good for kids’ growth C. Griffin’s initiative to the literacy program isn’t worth admiring at all D. the end goal of The Fuller Cut is to bring more profits for the shop 3. According to Griffin, the most inspiring part of the initiative is that ________ .
A. more children dream of becoming writers or journalists B. children who go to the barbershop perform well in school C. the number of costumers to the barbershop is increasing D. younger kids begin to follow the older ones’ example 4. What’s the text mainly about？________
A. A new literacy program is donating books to kids. B. Barbers offer discount to children who read aloud. C. A barbershop provides haircut service at a lower price. D. Griffin opens a discount bookstore for local children.
Passage 5
University Room Regulations Approved and Prohibited Items
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The following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life. Access to Residential Rooms
Students are provided with a combination(组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is 25 to change a room combination. Cooking Policy
Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms. Pet Policy
No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students, who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to
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an initial fine of 100 and a continuing fine of 50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court. Quiet Hours
Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of 25.
1. What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?________
A. The combination should be changed. B. He should check out of the room. C. He should replace the door lock. D. The Office should be charged.
2. What do we know about the cooking policy?________ A. A microwave oven can be used. B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted. C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen. D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.
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参考答案
Passage 1
1. A细节理解题。根据第二段中的 About 120 soccer fields would fill its main building大约120个足球场将填满它的主楼。可知, Aslameer很大, 故选A。
2. D细节理解题。根据第三段中的 Their scientists look for… and also to strengthen the natural fragrance of the flowers.他们的科学家正在寻找延长花瓶寿命的方法, 加强花朵的强度以防止它们在旅行中受损, 同时也增强花朵的自然香味。可知, 鲜花研究的其中一个方面是如何保持强鲜花新鲜, 使其在运输过程中免受损坏, 故选D。
3. C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的The industry has brought employment opportunities and…..who picked roses for four years. 这个行业给这个国家带来了就业机会和更强劲的经济。“我家现在有电视了, 有收音机了。”20岁的Yolanda Quishpe说, 她已经采摘玫瑰4年了。可知, 厄瓜多尔的鲜花贸易帮助当地人过上了更好的生活, 由此判断出 厄瓜多尔的花卉交易使当地人受益。故选C。
4. B推理判断题。根据末段中的In recent years local growers in the U.S. faced huge competition from international flower companies, and many lost their businesses 近年来, 美国本土种植者面临着来自国际花卉公司的巨大竞争, 许多人失去了生意。由此判断出, 国际鲜花贸易对美国本土鲜花种植者的生意产生了巨大的冲击, 故选B。
Passage 2
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1. A细节理解题。根据第三段的While what she said was true in many ways and……to work even harder.(尽管她所说的在很多方面都是真的, 她的话也深深地伤害了我们, 但是她的话鼓励我们两人更加努力学习。)可知, 老师的话启发和鼓励作者和Mike。 A. Her stinging words inspired them.(她刺耳的话启发了他们)符合以上说法, 故选A项。
2. D细节理解题。根据第四段的It was also interesting to see that most of the so-called senior leaders had not become successful in the years after high school.可知, 作者吃惊地发现, 大多数当年所谓的班长在高中毕业后的这些年并没有成为成功者。D. most of the senior leaders didn't become successful(大多数的高中班长都没有成功)符合以上说法, 故选D项。
3. D词义猜测题。根据第二段的You two are the class downs with bad grades(你们两个是班上的后进生, 成绩很差)和划线部分所在句子I tell this story because Mike and I were not academic whiz kids.(我讲这个故事是因为Mike和我不是学术上whiz的孩子)可猜测划线部分的意思是 “天才”。D. genius(天才)符合以上说法, 故选D项。
4. A细节理解题。根据最后一段的Trust that you have everything ….and a gift that is unique.(相信你拥有在经济取得成功所需要的一切。激发你的天赋所需要的是渴望、深深的信念, 相信你有天赋, 而且这个天赋是独一无二的。)可知, 那些有渴望, 并且对自己有信心的人容易在经济上取得成功。A. Those who have faith in
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themselves(那些相信自己的人)符合以上说法, 故选A项。
Passage 3
1. C细节理解题。题干中存在明显的定位词, 可直接定位到第1段中“The parents let their two children walk home together unsupervised（无人监管的）from a neighborhood park. “可知罪名是没有监管孩子从附近的公园走回家, 故选C。
2. B细节理解题。定位到第5段中对free-range parenting的定义“Free-range is usually a term used to describe farm animals that live uncaged. With parents, it means loosening control over your children. “可知它是只对孩子缺乏管控, 故选B, 给予孩子足够的自由去独立探索。
3. C推理判断题。定位到最后一段中“Supporters of free-range parenting argue that many more children die in car accidents than are kidnapped. But, they say, parents still put children in cars all the time. “支持者们认为更多的孩子死于事故而不是绑架, 还有父母仍然把孩子放在车里, 可知他们认为尽管缺乏监管可能导致绑架, 但是监管的父母更有可能导致孩子危险故选B, 良莠不分一起抛。
4. D主旨大意题。全文以一对父母因没有陪伴孩子回家而被判监管缺失罪引发了对于如何教育孩子, 是要按照老一辈的教育方式给予孩子足够的自由和独立还是应该给予监管的辩论, 以及正反观点的理由, 故选择D。
Passage 4
1. D细节理解题。定位到第一段第二行“a barbershop is doing its
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part to encourage kids to read”推断住该活动的目的是为了激发孩子对于阅读的兴趣和渴望。故选D。A. 为了说清楚电子产品带来的危害。B. 给孩子提供打折书。C. 为了给穷孩子捐更多的额书。
2. B细节理解题。定位到第二段第三行, 由“they say that it does so much for the kids during the school year”推断出老师们赞同这个项目, 觉得它有利于孩子成长。故选B。A. 帮助孩子克服电子设备的瘾。B. Griffin做这个项目的初衷一点都不值得称赞。C. The Fuller Cut的最终目的是盈利。
3. D细节理解题。定位到最后一段“the best part, according to Griffin, is that little kids who don’t know how to read watch the older kids”, 故选D 年轻孩子效仿年纪大的孩子。A. 更多孩子梦想变成作家。B. 去理发店的孩子在学校表现好。C. 去理发店的人在增加。
4. B主旨大意题。文章主要讲了理发师通过给大声读书的孩子理发打折来激发他们对阅读的兴趣。故选B。A. 一个文学项目在给孩子们捐书。C. 理发店提供低价理发。D. Griffin 给当地孩子开了一个折扣店。其他三个选项都不合文章主题。
Passage 5
1. A细节理解题。根据小标题\"Approved and Prohibited Items\"下第一句\"The following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players.\"可知, 电视机和电热毯可以在住宿房间里使用。
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2. A细节理解题。根据小标题 Pet Policy 下最后一句\"If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.\"可知, 如果学生在收到警告后的一个星期内仍不把动物带走, 学生将被交付至学生法庭。
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