三、阅读理解(4小题共40分)
第一节:阅读下面A、B、C三篇短文,从各小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的一个最佳答案.
16.
(本题10分)
Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobiles phones when they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, recycled 6.5 million tons world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.6 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with6 million tons.
It's important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful . The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic Chemicals(有毒化学物质)can get into the earth or air, effecting the environment and people's health.
Apple, for example, now recycle people's used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce (减少)e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs.
(1)The following cm become e-waste EXCEPT(除了) .
A. computers
B. mobile phones
C. paper cups
D. MP4 player
(2)Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations?
A. America
B. China
C. Japan
D. British
(3)What does the underline word "effecting" mean is this passage?
A.保护
B.影响
C.改善
D.创造
(4)From paragraph 4, we learn that .
A.the recycled Apple products will be sold at higher prices
B.buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste
C.It's better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom
D.recycling is a good way to reduce e-waste
(5)The main purpose of this passage is to .
A.tell us that e-waste is useless
B.encourage people to buy more electronic products
C. advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution
D.warn people not to buy too many e-products
17.
(本题10分)
Dubai is a city of big business,expensive hotels,skyscrapers(摩天楼),and shopping malls.In the early 20th century,Dubai was a successful trading port.People from the world stopped in Dubai to do business.But it was still a small city,and most people lived as fishermen and businessmen.Then in 1966,oil was discovered.This brought a lot of money into the area,and soon Dubai began to change.
Today Dubai is one of the world's most important business centers.In fact,each year the city gets its money mainly from business,not oil.
Recently Dubai has attracted more and more visitors from abroad.They come to relax on its beaches,and every year,millions visit just to go shopping!
Dubai is also one of the world's fastest-growing cities.Many tall buildings are built in months.The city also has many man-made islands.One of these,the Palm Jumeirah,is like a palm tree (棕桐树) and is very beautiful.
The city is still an amazing mix(混合体) of people from different countries.The people from 150 countries live and work in Dubai,and foreigners now outnumber Dubai natives(本地人) by eight to one!
Many people welcome the city's growth.But an increasing number of Dubai natives worry about the speed of change.As a Dubai native says,"We must always remember where we came from. Our kids must know we worked very,very hard to get where we are now,and there's a lot more work to do."
78.Why did people stop in Dubai in the early 20th century?
A.To relax.
B.To buy oil.
C.To go shopping.
D.To do business.
79.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Dubai has created many man-made islands.
B.There are many foreigners working in Dubai.
C.Many international visitors come to Dubai every year.
D.Dubai now gets money mainly from selling oil.
80.What does the underlined word"outnumber"mean?
A.To be smaller in size than another group.
B.To be more in number than another group.
C.To be bigger in area than another group.
D.To be smaller in area than another group.
81.In the last paragraph,what does the underlined part mean?
A.We should always visit Dubai.
B.We should learn from foreigners.
C.We must always remember our past.
D.We must only think about the future.
82.What's the main idea of the passage?
A.Dubai is growing very fast.
B.Dubai was a big city before 1966.
C.Many tall buildings are built in months.
D.Many tourists come to relax on Dubai's beaches.
18.
(本题10分)
It's the lunchtime break at a middle school in Shanghai.No mobile phones can be heard ringing anywhere.The common sight of crowds of children chatting on their phones or sending short message has disappeared.
A grade 8 student said, "I couldn't concentrate(集中注意力) during classes if the cellphone was with me.I couldn't help checking if there were messages of missed phone calls.I even played games on the phone sometimes."
The school says they feel the ban is necessary to keep order in class.They even gave out an open letter to remind parents not to let their children bring mobile decision.The school is also flexible(灵活的) in implementing the ban.Those students who live far from school are allowed to bring mobile phones to get in touch with their parents.But they still have to turn them off in classrooms.
Medical experts have also welcomed the school decisions.They say too much dependence on mobile phones can cause many psychological(心里的) problems for school students.
(1)The passage mainly tells us .
A.a funny story happening at a middle school
B.that the use of the mobile phones can cause mental problems
C.about a ban on the mobile phone in a middle school in Shanghai
D.that the mobile phone is a big problem for school student
(2)According to the passage,the students did NOT use their mobile phones to .
A.send short messages
B.to cheat in exams
C.play games
D.get in touch with their parents
(3)The Grade 8 students thought that
A.the mobile phone is helpful to her studies
B.it is good to play cellphone games sometimes
C.the mobile phone should be turned on during classes
D.it is not good to use the cellphone at school
(4)Which of the following can replace the underlined word "implementing" in the third paragraph?
A.carrying out
B.giving up
C.making up
D.finding out
(5)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.All the parents welcome the school decision.
B.Some students can still bring mobile phones to school.
C.Medical experts are against the school decision.
D.No one is allowed to bring his mobile phones.
第二节:阅读短文内容,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.
19.
(本题10分)
We've heard about several "poor students" in the past year.Cui Qingtao,a student from Yunnan,working with his parents on a building site when he got an admission letter (录取通知书) from Peking University. (1) She is a student from Hebei.She was doing her part-time job in a different city when her family got her admission letter from Peking University.
(2) For example,they are all strong and optimistic (乐观的).Li Hui said in an interview, "As long as we are alive,there are no problems that that cannot be solved,and many people don't have my experiences. (3) "an idea makes many adults feel embarrassed.He refused to accept donation money and decided to make money by himself.This is also the common things that " poor students " have.
Whatever kind of values you hold,such personalities are necessary for growth(4) Not everything goes well all the time.Only being strong and optimistic can one go through difficulties.In fact,living in poor families doesn't promise such good personalities,and living in happiness doesn't promise optimistic attitudes (态度).We like such "poor students "because they are strong and optimistic.
For them,few can choose their lifestyles.(5) That's why they are highly praised.Every one of uould learn from them.
A.Life is full of ups and downs.
B.Girl named Wang Xinyi is another example.
C. "poor students" are usually hard-working and caring.
D.And these experiences make me grow and become better.
E.Born in poor families,these students have a lot in common.
F.However,all of them can choose their attitudes towards life .
G.We can learn a lot from these "poor students".