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1、阅读理解大学英语B1、Laws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag,and to ensure properrespect for the flag.Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use.All thearmed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag.This may varysomewhat from the g

2、eneral rules.The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand.Do notraise the flag while it is folded.Unfold the flag first,and then hoist it quickly to the top of theflagpole.Lower it slowly and with dignity.Place no objects on or over the flag.Do not use theflag as part of a costume or athle

3、tic uniform.Do not print it upon cushions,handkerchiefs,papernapkins or boxes.A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprisesthe flag,or badgers of the US.When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument,it shouldntserve as a covering of the object to be unveiled.I

4、f it is displayed on such occasions,do not allowthe flag to fall to the ground,but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of theceremony.Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled.It should not be allowed to touchthe ground or floor,or to brush against objects.(1)、How do A

5、mericans ensure proper respect for the national flag?A.By making laws.B.By enforcing discipline.C.By educating the public.D.By holding ceremonies.答案：A解析：从全段首句可直接看出，美国人是通过制定法律来确保公民尊敬国旗的。(2)、What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag?A lt should be raised by soldiers.B.

6、It should be raised quickly by hand.C.It should be raised only by Americans.D.It should be raised by mechanical means.答案：B解析：从第4和5行可以看出，美国国旗应当快速的手动升起。(3)、How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?A.It should be attached to the status.B.It should be hung from the top

7、 of the monument.C.It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.D.It should be carried high up in the air.答案：D解析：文章倒数第3句揭示了这个答案。(4)、What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag?A.There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.B.The best athletes can wear uniforms with

8、 the design of the flag.C.There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.答案：C解析：综合全段可知美国国旗的使用受到明确的规则和习俗限制。(5)、What is Americans attitude towards their National Flag?A.Arbitrary.B.Respect.C.Happy.D.Brave.答案：B解析：美国人对待自己国家的旗帜是很尊敬

9、的，故选B。2、It has been reported that in colleges across the United States,the daytime serial drama knownas the soap opera has suddenly become in.Between the hours of 11 a.m.and 4:30 pm,collegetelevision lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can*t wait to see the next episode in thelives of their

10、favorite characters.Actually,soaps are more than a college favorite;theyre a youth favorite.When school is out,high-school students are in front of their TV sets.One young working woman admitted that sheturned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials.During the1960s

11、,it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas.The mood of the sixties wasvery different from now.It was a time of seriousness,and talk was about social issues of greatimportance.Now,seriousness has been replaced by fun.Young people want to be happy.It may seemstrange that they should turn t

12、o soap opera,which is known for showing trouble in peoples lives.But soap opera is enjoyment.Young people can identify with the soap opera character,who,likethe college-age viewer,is looking for happy love,and probably not finding it.And soap operagives young people a chance to feel close to people

13、without having to bear any responsibility fortheir problems.(1)、What is soap opera?A.Plays based on science fiction stories.B.Plays based on non-fiction stories.C.The daytime serial dramas on TV.D.Popular documentary films on TV.答案：C解析：文章第一句即说明了肥皂剧就是日间播放的电视连续剧。(2)、What can be the best title of the p

14、assage?A.College student viewers.B.Favorite TV serials.C.Soap opera fans.D.College-age viewers.答案：C解析：文章涉及到了大学，中学和社会工作人员都转向了肥皂剧，故选C,能涵盖各类别。(3)、Which is NOT the reason why the soap opera has suddenly become in among Americanyoung people?A.Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.B

15、.Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.C.Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.答案：D解析：从全文最后一句可直接排除D,这也不是人们爱看肥皂剧的理由。(4)、What can we learn from the passage?A.Coll

16、ege students like soap operas more than any other social groups.B.Young people of sixties liked soap operas more than people today.C.young viewers have turned themselves from the seriousness of sixties to enjoyment now.D.The young as a whole are trying to look for happy love but in vain.答案：C解析：60年代的

17、主题是严肃的，人们谈论的都是社会新闻等，那时候爱看电视剧的年轻人也是不多见的，但是现在人们追求的是愉快和欢乐，所以就转向了轻松的肥皂剧。(5)、What message does the author want to convey to us?A.The peoples favorites to drama works have been changed for a long time.B.The peoples favorite to drama works change along with the times.C.The peoples favorites to drama works

18、is changed by the soap opera.D.The peoples favorites have changed the drama works.答案：B解析：作者想传达给我们的即是随着时代的不同，人们的口味变化了，对待电视剧的态度也在改变。3、Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it,and to go in to their offices orschools every day by train,car or bus,even though this means they have to get u

19、p early in themorning and reach home late in the evening.One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper.Even a small flat inLondon without a garden costs quite a lot to rent.With the same money,one can get a little housein the country with a garden of one*s own.Then,in the country

20、 one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives.Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses,one can sleep betterat night and during weekends and on summer evenings,one can enjoy the fresh,clean air of thecountry.If one likes gardens,one can sp

21、end ones free time digging,planting,watering and doingthe hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.Then,when the flowers andvegetables come up,one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret ofNature.Some people,however,take no interest in country things:for them

22、,happiness lies in the town,with its cinemas and theatres,beautiful shops and busy streets,dance-halls and restaurants.Suchpeople would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London.Anoccasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnights(two weeks)visit to the sea ev

23、ery summer isall the country they want:the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to getaway from London every night.(1)、Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city.B.People who work in London prefer to live in the count

24、ry.C.Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London.D.Many nature lovers,though working in London,prefer to live outside the city.答案：B解析：结合全文可知，有的人喜欢工总在伦敦生活在乡村，而也有人偏爱生活和工作的市里，B只陈述出了一点。(2)、With the same mone y,one can buy a little house with a garden in the country.A.getting a s

25、mall flat with a gardenB.having a small flat with a gardenC.renting a small flat without a gardenD.buying a small flat without a garden答案：C解析：从文章第二段可直接判断选C,用在城市租赁一个没有花园的小公寓的同样的钱，人们都可以在乡下买下一个带有花园的小房子了。(3)、When the garden is in blossom,it means that one has been rewarded.A.living in the countryB.havin

26、g spent time working in the gardenC.having a garden of his ownD.having been digging,planting and watering答案：B解析：从倒数第二段可看出答案，人们花时间悉心照料小花园，等到花开满园的时候，即是对主人辛勤照料的回报。(4)、People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that if they had to liveoutside London.A.their life was meaninglessB.their life w

27、as invaluableC.they didnt deserve a happy lifeD.they were not worthy of their happy life答案：A解析：最后段前3行即说明了，对于喜爱住在城市的人来说，如果让他们离开伦敦，生活的一切都将变的没有意思，甚 至“not worth living(不值得活着)。故选A。(5)、The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to.A.deal withB.do away withC.escape from.prevent from答案：

28、C解析：联系前后文，可知该词组是“逃离”之意，故选C。4、By definition,heroes and heroines are men and women distinguished by uncommon courage,achievements,and self-sacrifice made most for the benefits of others-they are people againstwhom we measure others.They are men and women recognized for shaping our nationsconsciousness

29、 and development as well as the lives of those who admire them.Yet,some peoplesay that ours is an age where true heroes and heroines are hard to come by,where the very idea ofheroism is something beyond us-an artifact of the past.Some maintain that because the Cold Waris over and because America is

30、at peace,our age is essentially an unheroic one.Furthermore,theoverall crime rate is down,poverty has been eased by a strong and growing economy,andadvances continue to be made in medical science.Cultural icons are hard to define,but we know them when we see them.They are people whomanage to go beyo

31、nd celebrity(明星)，who are legendary,who somehow mange to becomemythic.But what makes some figures icons and others mere celebrities?Thals hard to answer.Inpart,their lives have the quality of a story to tell.For instance,the beautiful young Diana Spencerwho at 19 married a prince,renounced marriage a

32、nd the throne,and died at the moment she foundtrue love.Good looks certainly help.So does a special indefinable charm,with the help of themedia.But nothing confirms an icon more than a tragic death-such as Mailin Luther King,Jr.,John F.Kennedy,and Princess Diana.(1)The passage mainly deals wi t h.A.

33、life and deathB.heroes and heroinesC.heroes and iconsD.icons and celebrities答案：C解析：通读全文，两个关键词即是“heroes”and“icons英雄与偶像。(2)、Heroes and heroines are us ua l l y.A.courageousB.exemplaryC.self-sacrificingD.all of the above答案：D解析：文章第1,2两句即揭示了答案，英雄们是勇敢地，杰出的且有自我牺牲精神的。(3)、Which of the following statements is

34、 wrong?A.Poverty in America has been eased with the economic growth.B.Supers tars are famous for being famous.C.Ones look can contribute to being famous.D.Heroes and heroines can only emerge in war times.答案：D解析：文章里只提到有些人认为现代社会很难出现英雄，但不是完全否定，D过于绝对。(4)、Beautiful young Diana Spencer found her genuine l

35、 ove.A.when she was 19B.when she became a princessC.just before her deathD.after she gave birth to a prince答案：C解析：从文章倒数第四句可直接看出答案，戴安娜王妃在临时时刻发现了自己的真爱。(5)、What is more likely to set an icons status?A.Good looks.B.Tragic and early death.C.Personal attraction.D.The quality of ones story.答案：B解析：文章最后一句揭示了

36、答案，悲剧及英年早逝最能造就名人的形象。5、Places to stay in Britain are as varied as the places you visit.Whatever your budget is thechoice-from basic barn to small hotel,from tiny cottage to grand castle-is all part of fun.HostelsCheap,good-value hostels are aimed at all types of like-minded travelers,who prefer value

37、over luxury and you dont have to be young or single to use them.Britains independent hostelsand backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome.Facilities and prices vary,especially in ruralareas,where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse(临时住房)while others areremarkably comfortable-almost

38、like bargain hotels.Youth HotelsFounded many years ago to help all,especially young people of limited means,to a greaterknowledge,love and care of the countryside,the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong inthe 21 century.The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britains

39、 towns andcountryside.B&BsThe B&B(bed and breakfast)is a Great British institution,In essence you get a room insomebodys house,and small B&Bs may only have one guest room,so youll really feel like partof the family.Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities,but just as warm as awelc

40、ome.In country areas your B&B might be in a village or an isolated farm surrounded byfields.Prices reflect facilities:and usually run from around 12 to 20 per person.City B&Bscharge about 25 to 30 per person,although theyYe often cheaper as you go further out to thesuburbs.Pubs&InnsAs well as sellin

41、g drinks and meals,Britains pubs and inns sometimes offer B&B,particularly in country areas.Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart ofthe local community.Rates range from around 15 to 25 per person.Pubs are more likely to have singlerooms.(1)、In this passage the author ma i

42、 nl y.A.tells us where to stay while visiting BritainB.advises readers to pay a visit to BritainC.introduces the wonderful public services in BritainD.gives us some information about British life答案：A解析：纵观全文，典型的总分结构，从第段即可判断文章主要介绍的是游客去英国玩可选择的各类型旅馆。(2)、are mainly built for young visitors.A.Pubs&InnsB.Y

43、outh HotelsC.HostelsD.B&Bs答案：B解析：Youth Hotel主要适合年轻人。(3)If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain,youd better stay inA.Pubs&InnsB.Youth HotelsC.HostelsD.B&Bs答案：D解析：B&Bs旅馆即是英国人家的一间客房，或是大点的儿间客房，这样自然对英国人家会有更多的了解。(4)If you are interested in travelling with your friends but

44、only with limited means,where isthe better place for you to st ay?.A.Pubs&InnsB.Youth HotelsC.HostelsD.B&Bs答案：C解析：从Youth Hotels段的第一句即可判断出答案。(5)、Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage?A.Pubs and inns usually provide visitors bed and breakfast.B.A11 pubs and inns

45、offer visitors bed and breakfast.C.Pubs and inns charge a visitor 25 at the most.D.If you want a single room,you are more likely to get one in pubs.答案：B解析:作者谈论到Pubs and inns用到的是“sometimes，不是all。故选B。6、What makes a person a scientist?Does he have ways or tools of learning that are differentfrom those

46、of others?The answer is no.It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses thesetools those makes him a scientist.You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power isimportant to a carpenter.You will probably agree,too,that knowing how to investigate,how todiscover information,is importan

47、t to everyone.The scientist,however,goes one step further,hemust be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmedby other persons.He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set ofideas about how the world works.The scientists

48、knowledge must be exact.There is no room for half right or right just halfthe time.He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit.What works under one set ofconditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times.If the conditions aredifferent,any changes the scientist observe

49、s in a demonstration must be explained by the changesin the conditions.This is one reason that investigations are important in science.Albert Einstein,who developed the Theory of Relativity,arrived at this theory through mathematics.The accuracyof his mathematics was later tested through investigati

50、ons,Einsteins ideas were shown to becorrect.A scientist uses many tools for measurements.Then the measurements are used to makemathematical calculations that may test his investigations.(I)What makes a scientist according to the passage?A.The tools he uses.B.The way he uses his tools.C.His ways of l