三、阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。

A

211 Teen Ambassador Program

Director: Phonda Throop

Address: Lantana, FL 33465

Tel: 561-547-8637

Email:

phonda.throop@211tap.org The program is looking for volunteers to act as community educators and inform their peers of regarding services and programs that are available to them when they do not know whom to turn to for help.

Volunteers distribute materials, speak with peers, and participate in panels (座谈小组) addressing teen issues. Volunteers are required to attend a four-hour training.

The program is also looking for operators to answer calls from individuals. A 50-hour training course is required.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Director: Jennifer Przysinda

Address: 2112 Congress Avenue

Tel: 561-966-4120

Email: jpbbb5@bellsouth.net “Big brothers” and “big sisters” are needed to mentor (指导) at-risk elementary students (Grades 3,4, & 5) in local elementary schools. Volunteers will have to attend a training course. A one-hour meeting per week is required.

Boca Jets Lacrosse

Director: Brian Clinton

Address:

500 NE Spanish River Boulevard

Tel: 954-725-1408

Email:

bocajetslacrosse@hotmail.com Boca Jets Lacrosse is a non-profit sports organization that provides a league for boys and girls who play lacrosse (长曲棍球) in Boca Raton. We are a 100% volunteer organization and have had over 300 children participate in one year.

Volunteers are needed for:

Office work—registration information;

Website improvements; Coaching.

Boca Raton Community Hospital

Teenage Volunteer

Chairman: Judy Riley

Adress: 800 Meadows Road

Tel: 561-995-4559

Email: jriley@brch.com Teenage Volunteer

Students are needed to volunteer in many departments throughout the hospital. Duties include transporting patients, delivering flowers and messages to patients, delivering medical records to the emergency room, and working for the nurses’ station and the information desk.

36. A student who is good at web design will apply to _______.

A. 211 Teen Ambassador Program B. “Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters”

C. Boca Jets Lacrosse D. Teenage Volunteer

37. Teenage Volunteer will most probably accept _______.

A. one who wants to give advice to peers

B. a senior student who wants to help at-risk children

C. one who wants to communicate with lacrosse players

D. a student who graduated from a medical school

38. If you want to become a member of “Big Brothers” & “Big Sisters”, you _______.

A. don’t need to receive special training

B. have to attend a one-hour meeting every week

C. must be experienced in dealing with tough children

D. have to attend a four-hour training

39. A college student who wants to be an operator will send an email to _______.

A. phonda.throop@211tap.org B. jpbbb5@bellsouth.net

C. bocajetslacrosse@hotmail.com D. jriley@brch.com

40. A teenager who is troubled with peer pressure can call _______ for help.

A. 561-547-8637 B. 561-966-4120

C. 954-725-1408 D. 561-995-4559

B

I was a medical student. To gather information for my paper, I started visiting patients at Dr. Sardjito Hospital.

One evening, I was in a ward (病房), desperately “hunting” for the final three patients I needed to complete my study. Holding a patient questionnaire, I walked towards a room. A patient called Ms A was lying in bed, clearly still weak. There were no relatives or friends with her. Even the bed beside her was empty. I sat down in a chair next to her bed, and in a low voice I introduced myself and asked if I could gather some information from her. She agreed.

After I finished, I prepared to leave. Before I could stand up, Ms A said, “I haven’t seen you here before. Are you new?” “Not really, Ma’am. It’s just that I don’t come here every day,” I replied. Ms A started talking about herself. She shared her difficulties and sufferings, talked about her husband, who was killed in a car accident, and her struggles to earn money.

Without realizing it, I had begun holding Ms A’s hand. Finally, Ms A stopped talking, “I’m very sorry for keeping you here to listen to my problems, but I feel relieved now.” Tears fell from the corner of her eyes. “It’s OK, Ma’am. It’s part of my duty,” I said.

A few days later, when I returned to the ward, I discovered Ms A had left hospital as her condition had improved.

Ms A taught me the most important lessons a doctor can learn. Sometimes patients do not need expensive medicine. They just need someone with the patience and willingness to lend an ear and spare a little of their time.

41. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. A desperate patient B. Useful conversation skills

C. My unexpected teacher D. Any help is better than no help

42. Why did the author visit the patients at Dr. Sardjito Hospital?

A. It was her duty.

B. She needed medical information for her paper.

C. She was going to get a good position there.

D. She wanted to experience the suffering of patients.

43. Before the author interviewed Ms A, Ms A was feeling _______.

A. lonely B. relaxed C. nervous D. annoyed

44. From the text we can learn that Ms A _______.

A. had lost her husband and kids B. got hurt in a traffic accident

C. was living a miserable life D. didn’t get on well with other patients

45. We can conclude from the text that _______.

A. a doctor must learn how to treat each patient

B. the author’s treatment made Ms A recover quickly

C. it is doctors’ duty to listen to whatever patients say

D. listening is sometimes the best thing a doctor can do for patients

C

Just like the United States, Britain is divided into different regions and areas. Britain is one of the most diverse nations in Europe with over 250 different languages being spoken in London alone. With such a varied culture, adapting to it can be a challenge for anyone. Following these steps should help you on your way.

Forget the stereotypes. Many of the long established stereotypes simply are not relevant to Britain today. Giving up pre-held ideas of people and culture will allow you to be more open-minded and readily able to understand the culture you find yourself in.

Understand the differences. Britain is comprised of different countries (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) and numerous different regions that all have their very own and very different traditions, dialects and even languages. Understanding the culture in a highland village is not the same as that in a southern English spa town will help you to avoid making mistakes.

Get used to small spaces. The US is not only a huge country but we are used to bigger cars, houses and spaces. Like all European nations, Britain does not have the luxury of space. Houses, apartments, cars and appliances are all small, so become familiar with small areas.

Go to the pub. The pub is a very important part of British culture and nothing will immerse (沉浸) you more than a cup of beer. Students, work colleagues, friends and family all meet in the pub and it is used as a focal point (焦点) of social contact.

Accept the jokes. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor. Making fun of someone in Britain isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show affection. As one Brit put it, “You never make fun of someone you don’t like him.”

46. What’s the main idea of the text?

A. Cultural differences in Britain. B. How to adapt to British culture.

C. How to communicate with British people.

D. The British way of humor.

47. The underlined word “stereotypes” probably means _______.

A. pre-held ideas of people and culture

B. correct understanding of people and culture

C. different understanding of people and culture

D. general information of people and culture

48. When you are in Britain, it’s likely that you _______.

A. drive a big car B. live in a small house

C. enjoy the luxury of space

D. live in a small house but drive a big car

49. According to the last paragraph, if someone makes fun of you in Britain, it means _______.

A. he doesn’t like you B. you don’t understand British culture

C. he is a closer friend of you

D. he wants to make the atmosphere less tense

50. We can infer from the text that _______.

A. there is no such thing as cultural differences in Britain

B. British culture and American culture are quite similar

C. British culture remains unchanged over time

D. you can have a good understanding of British culture in a pub

D

It may seem hard at first, but living without a credit (信用卡) can put you on the way to financial success. While it’s good to keep one credit card in case of emergencies, controlling the use of credit will help prevent you from worrying about debt. Living without a credit isn’t about sacrifice — it’s about prioritizing (优先化).

Wait to make purchases. Whenever you get an urge to buy something, write it down on your wish list and walk out of the store. Ridding “impulse purchases” will immediately decrease your spending, and waiting a month before you buy non-essential items means that they are much more likely to be on sale or reduced in price. When you revisit your wish list later, you’ll be

surprised how many things that made you say “I have to have it” in the store will make you go “eh” later on.

Track your spending. By writing down how much you’ve spent each day, you’ll make sure you’re saving your money for items you really want rather than ones you buy out of habit.

Set goals. What are your financial goals? By tracking your spending and decreasing credit card usage, you’ll now have a better chance than ever before of achieving your goals. Once you’ve written down your goals in each of these categories, go back to your spending tracker and examine how your daily spending habits impact your goals. Make changes where necessary, and make sure to track your progress to keep yourself motivated.

With a little work, your credit-free lifestyle will ensure you don’t end up in an inescapable debt spiral. When buying big-ticket items with money you’ve saved rather than with credit, you’ll have little anxiety about spending and you’ll find that having money saved when you need it is a lot more satisfying than the false purchasing power of a credit card.

51. What’s the passage mainly about?

A. How to set goals for your life.

B. Ways of saving money without credit cards.

C. Tips on prioritizing your purchases.

D. The advantages of using a credit card

52. We learn from the passage that “impulse purchases”_______.

A. save a lot of money for consumers

B. make people buy many unnecessary things

C. make the buying more reasonable

D. may help to decrease our spending

53. Why do we need to track our spending according to the passage?

A. Because it can help us to buy any items we want.

B. Because it can help us to pay off our debts.

C. Because it can stop us from buying expensive things.

D. Because it can help us buy things in a reasonable way.

54. People can avoid falling into debt by doing the following EXCEPT _______.

A. delaying their purchases B. living without a credit card

C. forming good spending habits D. saving without spending

55. The last paragraph mainly tells us _______.

A. that credit-free lifestyle is the best one

B. how to get rid of anxiety about spending

C. about some advantages credit-free lifestyle has

D. about the false purchasing power of a credit card