第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Real literary travelers often travel to the birthplace or residence of a writer, or to the setting of a famous scene. We’ve prepared a small list of literary travel destinations.
London, England
In London, literary landmarks are so common that “blue plaques” are often found on the homes or schools of famous writers. They have been introduced to show well-known literary sites. One can be found at 221B Baker Street – the apartment of famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. But watch out for false plaques, such as the Jacob Von Hogflume’s, where the inventor of time travel would live in 2189.
To truly experience literature in person, you can also visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and watch nightly performances of his plays.
Rome, Italy
“Go to Rome – at once the Paradise,
The grave, the city, and the wilderness …”
This is from an elegy (挽歌) to John Keats, who traveled to Rome in the hope that the air would cure his illness but died within three months. Despite the fact that Keats’ visit was a quick one, Rome has a reminder of it – the Keats-Shelley House.
Just across the street is the Antico Caffè Greco, a cafe frequented by famous authors like Dickens, Byron, Shelley…, but you probably get the idea that this is somewhere any literary traveler has to go.
According to the passage, true literary travelers are less likely to visit _______.
A. 221B Baker Street B. the Jacob Von Hogflume’s
C. Stratford-upon-Avon D. the Keats-Shelley House
What’s the function of “blue plaques” in London?
A. To confuse literary travelers. B. To introduce famous English writers.
C. To show nightly performances.D. To represent famous literary landmarks.
Why is the Antico Caffè Greco favored by literary travelers?
A. It is famous for offering coffee of high quality.
B. It was regularly visited by many famous writers.
C. It is located opposite the Keats-Shelley House.
D. It is regarded as a reminder of Rome.
B
Every household should have its own economical measures. In our case, it’s a yard sale—the best behavior is recycling. For us, it couldn’t have come at a better time. First, we are broke. Second, we have too many unwanted items in our home.
In fact, Posh once scolded me for selling a Bill Blass tie she bought me as a gift, in tears for the first time since our wedding night. I had to explain that women buy neckties for color, and men buy neckties for the way the material falls nicely against the shirts. It’s one of the fundamental differences between the sexes.
Anyway, we have this yard sale in our front yard, where we unload a lot of junk: bad books, broken toys, half-smoked cigars…
“Dad, you’re always selling objects too cheap,” complained the lovely and patient older daughter, who sits near the cash box, looking very upset. “I’m going back to bed,” she says, and so she does.
She is replaced by the little girl, Mini-Posh. Mini-Posh turns out to be more bored than even her lovely sister. She yawns a couple of times, and then requires about lunch.
A few minutes later, my young son sells his very first tricycle for $2. Apparently, we’re under-pricing.
“You should ask $20 for those mountain bikes.” suggests one customer, who goes on to tell Posh that for 27 years he and his wife have spent Saturday mornings drinking coffee together, then visiting the yard sales.
“That’s soooo romantic,” Posh says.
In fact, we do very well. In the end, a troop of strangers pay me hundreds of dollars to clean out the house. I also discover what romance really is (visiting yard sales).
24. What do we know about a yard sale?
A. It’s an ideal place for Americans to get gifts.
B. It’s for customers and sellers to make crafts together.
C. It’s a fashionable event for singles to search for romance.
D. It’s about selling unwanted items to people who need them.
25. Why did the author sell the Bill Blass necktie?
A. Because it didn’t match his shirts. B. Because it was a real bargain.
C. Because it was already worn out. D. Because it was of poor quality.
26. How do the author’s two daughters feel about the yard sale?
A. They become uninterested in the sale of second-hand goods.
B. They are sympathetic to their father who is broke.
C. They grow crazy about everything to do with their junk.
D. They become angry when their father cheaply sell the items.
27. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Yard sales in the US are no longer popular.
B. Rich Americans are trying to collect extra cash.
C. Visiting yard sales is romantic to certain American couples.
D. It is pleasant that strangers volunteer to clean your house.
