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第三部分阅读理解

第一节词语配伍

从右栏所给选项中选出与左栏各项意义相符的选项，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑.

51、Planes take off and land there.

52、Money can be kept there.

53、Trains or buses stop there.

54、It is a drawing of a country or the world.

55、It shows you have paid for something.

A、station

B、airport

C、map

D、cinema

E、receipt

F、letter

G、bank

第二节短文理解1

阅读下面短文，从A（Right)、B(Wrong)、C(Doesn't Say)三个判断中选择一个正确选项，并在答题卡1上将该项涂

黑。

Jackie Chan is a world-famous film star. He hopes to use his name in doing his business well. Now his business covers almost everything from clothing to food.

Chan first got into business 20 years ago, but failed because he wasn't a good businessman.

"I thought since I could make films,I could do business on my own, too. But I didn't know how to calculate(计算），how much things I bought cost, how much a month's rent(租金）cose....so I lost(损失)several million, then millions again,"he once told reporters."Now I have asked some businessmen to help me."

For now, Chan is still making the most of his money by making films. He is using the money made from business to help others, such as the poor and those children who have no money to go to school.

"But the money I made from jumping from the second floor--the money made by working hard....I'll keep for myself."he said with a smile on his face.

56、Jackie Chan failed as a businessman 20 years ago.

A、Right

B、Wrong

C、Doesn't Say

57、Chan started his own business because he thought he could do it well.

A、Right

B、Wrong

C、Doesn't Say

58、Chan wants to open up new business abroad.

A、Right

B、Wrong

C、Doesn't Say

59、With the help of other businessmen, he's made more money than before.

A、Right

B、Wrong

C、Doesn't Say

60、Chan keeps the money made from business for himself.

A、Right

B、Wrong

C、Doesn't Say

第三节短文理解2

阅读下列短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选择一个正确答案，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑。

请根据下面短文回答第61--65题：

Frank went to Larry Sharp's to buy a new car. He drove there in his old car.

"Good afternoon,"Sharp smiled. "It looks like you need a new car."

"I sure do," said Frank. "Could you show me a car that will last as long as my old car, but won't give me as much trouble?" Sharp look Frank to a very large car." Here's the one. This car shouldn't give you any trouble. It will drive much better than yours and will last twice as long. Besides, it can go much faster than yours."

Frank thought for a moment."I really don't want my car to go too fast. I drive more dangerously(危险地)than most people do."

Then Sharp showed Frank a much smaller car. "That car isn't as expensive as this big one. And it will certainly drive better than yours."

Frank walked over to it and looked inside. "Could you start the engine(汽车引擎)for me?"

"Of course",said Sharp."There. Do you like the sound of this engine as well as yours?"

"There's no comparison(比较).Well, I like this sound."

"But," said Sharp, "this one will drive more slowly than even yours,while the big one...."

Frank stood there,quiet and in deep thought.

61、What does Larry Sharp do?

A、He sells cars.

B、He mends cars.

C、He makes cars.

62、What did Frank say about his old car?

A、It drove very fast.

B、It gave him much trouble.

C、It drove much better than before.

63、Why didn't Frank buy the large car?

A、It wouldn't last longer than his old car.

B、It might be too fast for him.

C、It was too expensive.

64、What do we know about the small car?

A、It is more expensive

B、It drives better than the large car.

C、It is slower than Frank's old car.

65、We know from the text that .

A、Frank couldn't decide which car to buy.

B、Frank liked the small car better than the large one.

C、Frank thought his old car was the best.

请根据下面短文回答第66--70题：

This is the biggest ever Chinese painting(绘画)show to be held in London. Come and see for yourself the colorful Chinese paintings of flowers, birds and animals. For the very first time, a Chinese painting show has been brought right to you. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity(机会)!Hurry now and pay us a visit today!

*Place：London Art(艺术) Centre

*Date：16 - 31 December 2008

*Time：9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Mondays to Fridays)

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(Saturdays to Sundays)

*Ticket：Adult ￡ 10

Children (under 18) ￡ 5

*Notes：

1、There are free Chinese painting lessons for children! All children between the ages of 6 and 17 years are welcome! Call us early for a seat.

2、Anybody with a ticket can meet and talk to a Chinese artist. If you are interested in meeting Chinese artists, call us now! Pay ￡ 5 and you can take a photo with the artists, and ￡ 15 for a hand painted T-shirt!

3、There will also be a show of books on Chinese art for buying, reading and borrowing.

*Tel：44-20-7891236.

66、What is the show about?

A、Chinese films.

B、Chinese paintings.

C、Chinese flowers, birds and animals.

67、How long does the show last on a weekday?

A、6 hours.

B、7 hours.

C、8 hours.

68、What does "adult" mean in "Ticket: Adult ￡ 10"?

A、A ticket to the show.

B、A person over 18 years old.

C、Apainting in the show.

69、One the show, you can pay ￡ 5 for .

A、taking a photo with an artist.

B、getting a hand painted T-shirt.

C、talking with a famous artist.

70、The telephone number is given for .

A、meeting a Chinese artist

B、booking a ticket

C、buying books on Chinese art

答案：51-55 BGACE 56-60AACAB 61-65ABBCA 66-70BCBAB

71、mine

72、of us

73、well

74、[高分范文]

Dear Frank,

First of all, I am glad to have received your e-mail!Thank you very much for your concern. I've been quite fine recently. And I went to the zoo on April 15th with my parents. That day was my birthday. We had a very good time in the zoo. I took photos with many lovely animals, including the panda. I was really very happy. How have you been recently?

Look forward to your reply!

Li Min

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