第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.

A

At the onset of a northern winter, many dream of warmer climates.In 1934 the Canadian-born composer Colin Mcphee did more than dream. He set out for the island of Bali.

In his book A House in Bali,Colin Mcphee described how he first gained insight into the essence of Balinese music.For about a month he had been working on transcribing a complete score to a Balinese play he had seen. It seemed impossible that so much beauty could be achieved with a scale(音阶)of only five tones.

But the distinctive embellishments(修饰音)of the music eluded him.Fortunately a young household helper and his friend decided to assist. One morning they set two objects next to Mcphee’s piano.They were gangas--metal keyed instruments.The two boys played them in what struck Mcphee as”a fast duet(二重奏) in Morse code”.

At last the composer had found the key to Balinese music.“Wait!” Mcphee would call out from the piano as the boys flew along,“Stop!Please!That bit once more!”

Patiently the boys would stop and began again.But soon they were flying again,faster than ever, amazing Mcphee with their memory and precision. Sometimes the patterns repeated.Sometimes they opened up into something new. Then, suddenly the whole duet would fly apart and the boys would burst out laughing,breaking the spell.

Although Colin Mcphee left the island in 1939,he remained spellbound by Balinese music.And its rich,distinctive sound would colour many of the compositions he would write for the next quarter century.

51.From the passage we can learn that_______________________.

A.Colin Mcphee set foot on the island of Bali in late winter

B.The book A House in Bali detailed how Colin Mcphee understood the life of the island

C.Colin Mcphee actually acquired much beauty of Balinese music

D.For a month Colin Mcphee had been watching a Balinese play he had seen before

52.The word “eluded” in the third paragraph can be replaced by________________.

A.attracted B.shocked C.disappointed D.puzzled

53.Colin Mcphee was astonished because________________________.

A.the two locals played part of Balinese music once more unwillingly

B.Colin Mcphee eventually found the key to Balinese music

C.The two boys played their instruments so precisely and skillfully

D.The Balinese music displayed something new for Colin Mcphee

54.The passage is mainly about_______________________.

A.a book introducing the island of Bali

B.two Balinese boys playing gangas

C.a composer named Colin Mcphee

D.Balinese music touching Colin Mcphee

B

Humans aren't the only species on the planet with a penchant for electronic gadgets(小配件).Zookeepers across the US and Canada are discovering that apes also get excited about Apps.

As part of a program called"Apps for Apes",12 zoos across the two countries have been introducing iPads into the entertainment time for orangutans,the giant furry red primates native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

"We are finding that,similar to people,they like touching the tablet,watching short videos of David Attenborough for instance,and looking at other animals and orangutans," said Richard Zimmerman,founding director of Orangutan Outreach,the non-profit that runs the program.

Twice weekly,orangutans are provided with access to the tablets.The animals spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps depending on their attention span.Apps designed for children that stimulate activities such as painting,music and memory games are among the most popular Apps with the apes.

"It is a lot like when we're showing children pop-up books,"said Zimmerman,adding that the orangutans are among the most intelligent primates,with the intelligence level of a young child.

The program,which relies on donated iPads, will soon be expanding to zoos across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Europe.

55.The word"penchant" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to________________.

A. awareness B.addiction C.impression D.devotion

56.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?

A.12 zoos are involved in the program in the US.

B.Orangutans were originally found in Indonesia and Malaysia.

C.Orangutan Outreach is a successful company which earns much money.

D. All the animals in the zoo spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps.

57.It can be concluded from the passage that______________________________________.

A.the program has been successful in Europe

B.orangutans are nearly as smart as children of young ages

C.orangutans are the animals with thick shell

D.Apps are designed for orangutans to stimulate activities such as painting,

and memory games

58.Which can be the best title for the text?

A.Using Apps for Apes B.Let’s Help Zoos

C.Wonderful Zoos Welcome You D.A Traditional Program Will Expand