2019年成人高考高起点《英语》模拟试题及答案（8）_第3页

　　Part III. Reading Comprehension (50 points )

　　Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by a number of questions for comprehension. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

　　Passage One

　　Internet shopping is a new way of shopping.Nowadays, you can shop for just about anything from your armchair.All you need is a computer which is linked to the Internet.Shopping on the Internet is becoming increasingly popular.

　　People can shop for a variety of products on the Internet.Physical products include items such as books, CDs, clothes and foods.These types of products are the most common purchases through the Internet.You can also buy information products such as on—line news or magazine stories, or you can download computer software through the Internet.Services such as booking airline tickets, reserving hotels or renting cars are also available on the Internet.You can also go shopping on the Internet for entertainment services and take part in on-line games.

　　Internet shopping offers a number of benefits for the shopper.The most important advantage is convenience.You can shop when you like as the on—line shops are open 24 hours a day and you don’t have to queue with other shoppers at the checkout counters.Secondly, it is easy to find what you are looking for on the Internet.Even out-of-print books may be ordered on line.Finally, it is often cheaper to buy goods through the Internet, and you can tell the shop exactly what you want.

　　The main disadvantage of Internet shopping is that you cannot actually see the products you are buying or check their quality. Some people are also worried about paying for goods using credit cards, so Internet companies are now finding ways to make on-line payment safe.

　　Internet shopping is sure to become more and more popular in the years ahead.It promises to change the way we buy all kinds of things--from tonight’s dinner to a new car.

　　36.The underlined phrase “physical products” in Paragraph 2 refers to .

　　A.things that can be seen or felt

　　B.things useful for health care

　　C.things that help you keep fit

　　D.things connected with sports

　　37.On-line news and magazine stories are ______.

　　A.not yet available on the Internet

　　B.everywhere on the internet and free to download

　　C.information products available on the Internet

　　D.the most popular products on the Internet

　　38.The most important advantage about Internet shopping is the ______.

　　A. reasonable price B. quality of the goods

　　C. speed of delivery D. convenience it brings to you

　　39.Which of the following disadvantages of Internet shopping is NOT mentioned?

　　A. Paying by using credit cards may not be safe

　　B. Customers cannot actually see the products

　　C. Customers cannot check the product’s quality

　　D. People may have few opportunities to meet their friends

　　40. What is the author’s attitude towards Internet shopping?

　　A. Critical B. Neutral C. Annoying D. Negative

　　Passage Two

　　Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.

　　The time of day when you feel most energetic is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. For some people the peak comes in the morning. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so, but it leads to such familiar monologues as: “Get up, John! You will be late for work again!” The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when members of the family realize what they have different energy cycle.

　　You can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help, Dr. Kleitman believes. If our energy is low in the morning but you have an important job to do early in the day, rise before your usual hour. This won’t change your cycle, but you’ll get up steam and work better at your low point.

　　Get off to a slow start, which saves your energy. Get up with a leisurely yawn(打哈欠) and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Avoid the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible, do routine work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy or concentration for your sharper hours.

　　41. If a person finds getting up early a problem, most probably .

　　A. he is a lazy person

　　B. he is not sure when his energy is low

　　C. he refuses to follow his own energy cycle

　　D. his energy peak is in the afternoon or evening

　　42. Which of the following may lead to family quarrels according to the passage?

　　A. Unawareness of energy cycles.

　　B. Discovery of energy cycles.

　　C. A change in a family member’s energy cycle.

　　D. Attempts to control a family member’s energy cycle.

　　43. Based on Dr.Kleitman, to work better at his low point in the morning, one should .

　　A. go to bed earlier

　　B. get up earlier than usual

　　C. overcome his laziness

　　D. change his energy cycle

　　44. Getting up with a yawn and stretch will _ .

　　A. enable you to concentrate on your work

　　B. help you to control your temper in the day

　　C. help to keep your energy for the day’s work

　　D. keep your energy cycle under control all day

　　45. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

　　A. Children have energy cycles, too.

　　B. Everyone knows exactly about his energy cycle

　　C. Habit helps a person adapt to his own energy cycle.

　　D. A slow start in the morning helps to save one’s energy.

　　Passage Three

　　Disneyland is a great family destination, yet children are so tempted at the park by the wide choices of food and gifts that a day intended for family fun sometimes turns out to be unpleasant. While it’s a parent’s job to say “no” at appropriate time, saying no during a special day intended for family togetherness can definitely spoil the fun for both adult and child.

　　When our children were in early elementary school, we came up with a plan that took the “yes” and “no” spending decision out of our hands, and placed it into theirs.

　　We were off to Disneyland, and during previous visits our son would keep asking us to by souvenirs(纪念品) from various shops. Before going to the park, we explained that we would be giving them each their share of the money, and it would be totally their decision how to spend it. But once their portion was gone, it was gone.

　　It was interesting how differently our two children budgeted their portion. Our daughter spent her portion on her food and drink, and managed to buy a snack and souvenirs. Our son, who usually found something he had to have at every corner, turned into a nervous miser. At lunch time, we wouldn’t even order a soda, and when he saw something he wanted to buy, he studied it until he decided he didn’t need it.

　　By the end of the day, our daughter had spent her share, and seemed quite pleased with the choices he had made. Our son, who had spent very little, was suddenly frantic(狂乱的) to buy something (or anything) with his remaining cash. I felt a little sorry for him, because while we had an enjoyable day, free from the responsibility of monitoring our children’s spending, his day was spent dealing with the consequences of his choices.

　　46. What does the passage mainly talk about?

　　A. The family budget

　　B. Spending responsibility

　　C. Having fun at Disneyland

　　D. Great family destination

　　47. What is the best way to reduce the family’s spending while going out?

　　A. Parents decide what to buy for their children

　　B. Children themselves decide to buy whatever they want

　　C. Parents say “no” whenever their children ask to buy something

　　D. Children are given a sum of money and they decide what to buy.

　　48. What did the author’s son do with his own money at Disneyland?

　　A. He has hesitant to spend his own money.

　　B. He managed to buy things at every corner

　　C. He was happy and free with his money

　　D. He used up his money quickly

　　49. Which of the following is NOT true?

　　A. The parents had an enjoyable day

　　B. The daughter had great experiences

　　C. The son and daughter spent their money quickly

　　D. The family learned something from the experience.

　　50. Which word may express the author’s tone in describing his son?

　　A. Worry B. Relief C. Regret D. Approval

　　Passage Four

　　The government may control prices when where is a problem such as rapidly increasing rents or a rise in the cost of living. When the government controls prices， there is no longer a normal relationship between the price of a product and the quantity consumers will buy. Government controls may help in an emergency. However, some economists believe that controls can have negative effects over a long period of time.

　　In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase, therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore，they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.

　　Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about rent control, price control and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”.

　　Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.

　　51. According to Paragraph 1, price control .

　　A. should be avoided

　　B. is good in every sense

　　C. does more harm than good

　　D. is helpful but harmful in the long run

　　52. With the rent control, what will happen according to Paragraph 2 ?

　　A. Fewer new apartments will be built

　　B. It would be easier to find apartments

　　C. Landlords will take back their apartments

　　D. Landlords will not invest in other businesses

　　53.Which of the following do all economists agree on ?

　　A. Economic questions are difficult to deal with.

　　B. The government must take measures to control rent increase.

　　C. Controls can have negative effects over a long period of time.

　　D. The maximum rent system protects those without their own houses.

　　54. What is the author’s opinion about price control?

　　A. Subjective B. Negative C. Objective D. Supportive

　　55. The purpose of this passage is to .

　　A. argue B. analyze C. persuade D. describe