第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节(共15题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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The campaign is over. The celebrations have ended. And the work for US president-elect Barack Obama has begun.

The 47-year-old politician rose to the highest post because of his stand against the war in Iraq and his plans to fix a weak economy. But what will the first African-American president do for race relations?

Obama's victory appears to have given blacks and other minor

ities a true national role model. For years, many looked to athletes and musicians for inspiration. As Darius Turner, an African-American high school student in Los Angeles, told the Los Angeles Times, “Kobe doesn’t have to be everybody’s role model anymore. “

 

Recent polls (民意测验) also suggest that Obama’s victory has given Americans new optimism about race relations. For example, a USA Today poll found that two-thirds of Americans believe relations between blacks and whites “will finally be worked out”. This is the most hopeful response since the question was first asked during the civil rights revolution in 1963.

However, it’s still too early to tell whether Obama’s presidency will begin to solve many of the social problems facing low-income black communities. [来源:Zxxk.Com]

Although blacks make up only 13 percent of the US population, 55 percent of all prisoners are African-American. Such numbers can be blamed on a number of factors on America's racist past, a failure of government policy and the collapse of the family in black communities.

It is unlikely that Obama will be able to reverse such trends overnight. However, Bill Bank, an expert of African-American Studies, says that eventually young blacks need to find role models in their own communities. “That’s not Martin Luther King, and not Barack Obama ,” he told the Los Angeles Ti

mes. “It’s actually the people closest to them. Barack only has so much influence.”

 

In the opinion of black British politician Trevor Phillips, Obama's rise will contribute more to multiculturalism than to race rela

tions in the US.

 

“When the G8 meets, the four most important people in t

he room will be the president of China, the prime minister of India, the prime minister of Japan and Barak Obama,” he told London’s The Times newspaper. “It will be the first time we've seen that on our television screens. That will be a huge psychological change for both the white people and the colored one in the world.”

 

56. For years, before Obama is elected president of the US, ________________.

A. Kobe was the only role model for all the blacks

B. blacks could only find role models on the basketball court

C. people in America couldn't find role models in their real life

D. American blacks had no role model who was successful in political area

57. According to Bill Bank, __________________.

A. It’s better for young blacks to find role models in those who are close to them

B. young blacks should not be so much influenced by Obama

C. Obama is qualified and has enough influence to a role model.

D. Obama is not the proper role model for African-Americans

58. The underlined word “collapse” in the passage probably has the similar meaning with the word in which example?

A. The earthquake was the reason of the building’s collapse.

B. The collapse of law and order in that area caused hundreds to death.

C. She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work.

D. They are looking into the collapse of the bridge.

59. What will be the huge psychological shift Trevor mentioned at the end of the passage?[来源:学科网]

A. The other three leader all support Obama.

B. Obama is an African-American president.

C. None of the four leaders is white.

D. Most leaders are from Asia.

B

They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories(配饰). Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies. A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favoring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.

Professor Julia Twigg, a social policy expert, said, “Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s. In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter. It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years — now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to. Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly.”

Professor Twigg analyzed family expending(支出)data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same — about 5 or 6 percent of spending — the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply.

The professor said, “Clothes are now 70 percent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East. In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from, but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere. Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them.”

Fashion designer Angela Barnard, who runs her own fashion business in London, said older women were much more affected by celebrity (名流)style than in previous years.

She said, "When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties, they want to follow them. Older women are muc

h more aware of celebrities. There's also the boom in TV programmes showing people how they can change their look, and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well

 in their fifties. When I started my business a few years ago, my older customers tended to be very rich, but now they are what I would call ordinary women. My own mother is 61 and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago. "

 

60. Professor Twigg found that, compared with the 1960s, ____________________.

people spend 30% less than they did on clothes

the spending on clothes has increased by 5% or 6%

the price of clothes has generally fallen by 70%

the amount of clothes bought has risen by 5% or 6%

61. It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because _________.

they get tired of themselves more quickly

TV shows teach them how to stay in shape

they feel much younger now

clothes are much cheaper than before

62. What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?

They are often ignored by fashion designers.

They are now more easily influenced by stars.

They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion.

They are more interested in clothes because of their old age.

63. Which is the best possible title of the passage?

Age Is No Barrier for Fashion Fans.

The More Fashionable, the Less Expensive.

Unexpected Changes in Fashion.

D. Boom of the British Fashion Industry.

C

University accommodation (住所) offices

Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization. The advantage of using your university accommodation is that you can get support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.

Property papers: Loot and Renting

Loot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co­-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www.loot.com. The advantage of using Loot is that there is some economical private housing. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.

Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is www. renting. couk.

Accommodation agencies

The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. If you are lucky to find a good one, he/ she will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.

Noticeboards

Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also hav

e online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.

 

Word of mouth

Some of the best housing in London is never 

advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don't suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.

 

Family

Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.

64. What is the advantage of using Loot?

A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.

B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.

C. Their website is designed mainly for students.

D. There are some good bargains.

65. A good agent can help you_______.

A. know more people

B. find cheap accommodation

C. get the right accommodation quickly

D. get free information about most accommodations

66. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because_________.

A. it is better than that found through any other source

B. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised

C. the final year students always offer better information

D. the landlords have little valuable information

67. Which of the following provides the most reliable information for students looking for accommodation?[来源:学科网ZXXK]

A. University accommodation offices. B. Family.

C. Noticeboards. D. Property papers: Loot and Renting.

D

Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’

ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you built a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.

 

Self-image is your own mind’s pictur

e of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these 

images are more negative than they shou

ld be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

 

The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you 

can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

 

The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍)yourself on the back, you’ll know you’ re well on your way. Good luck!

69. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A. To keep a different image of others.

B. To make your life successful.

C. To understand your own world.

D. To change the way you think.

70. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Parents. B. Teenagers. C. Educators. D. People in general.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to be met and many

decisions to be made; your future begins here.

________71______Many of us can be easily overwhelmed by the details of running a well-balanced life. While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.

The following you may find of use about life on campus:

● Plan well. There are so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and became familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there. ________72______

●Don’t miss the guidelines. The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student’s handbook. ________73______What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can / can’t you do in your student residence(住处)? Who has the right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?

●________74______ And maybe it will better help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table. Consider this — you are paying thousands of dollars for your course. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.

●Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afraid of the beyond. ________75______

A. If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer a computer data book), get one.

B. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.

C. Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom.

D. You must keep the word “STUDY” in your mind because 

you are a student.

 

E. However, you will find college life is different from yo

ur previous school environment.

 

F. This is learning to make good choices.

G. Consider them well-balanced food fo

r thought.