四、阅读理解(20小题，每小题2分，共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
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Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰)from his son. He had never seen such beautiful falcons before. He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train then to fly.
After several months, the king came to see how the training was going on. He found that one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky, while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly, just keeping still.
The king called all his falcons together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly. But none of them succeeded. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He spent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.
The next morning, the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely. “ it is unbelievable !” shouted the king. How could you make it happen?”
The farmer replied, “It’s very easy. I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”
It is always the same to human beings. We all have “two flying wings” in our hearts as well, but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we just for safety and comfort. We won’t realize we can fly so high and freely until the “branch” we are resting on breaks.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
26.What did the king do after he got the two falcons?
A. He kept them on the branch of a tree.
B. He sent them to a farmer in the forest.
C. He made the best falconer train them to fly.
D. He set them free and let them fly in the sky.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He had never seen such beautiful falcons before… He ordered the best falconer to train then to fly.”，可知选 C。
答案：C
27.Why did the king call all his falconers together?
A. Because he wanted to get more falcons.
B. Because he wanted the other falcon to fly.
C. Because he wanted them to see his falcons.
D. Because he wanted to know more about his falcons.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The king called all his falcons together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly”，可知选 B。
答案：B
28.Who finally made the other falcon fly freely in the sky?
A. The king.
B. The king’s son.
C. The farmer.
D. The best falconer.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He spent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.”，可知选 C。
答案：C
29.How did the king feel when he saw the other falcon fly freely in the sky?
A. Excited.
B. Moved.
C. Worried.
D. Relaxed.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“it is unbelievable”，可知国王对此充满了惊讶和激动。Excited 激动的;Moved 感动;Worried 担心;Relaxed 放松。故选 A。
答案：A
30.What is the best title for the text?
A. The Wise Kin
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B. The Nice Falcons
C. The Best Falconer
D. The Flying Wings.
解析：标题判断题。A. The Wise King 聪明的国王;The Nice Falcons 很好的猎鹰;The Best Falconer 最好的训猎手;The Flying Wings 飞翔的翅膀。根据最后一段(主题段)中的“two flying wings”，结合文章大意选 D 作标题合适。
答案：D
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There is little doubt that house cat first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The cleverest relative is the America wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa.
Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000~7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain(谷物)in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don’t like to be told what to do! Now, scientists believed that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people, these were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people.
Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cat likely bred(繁殖) with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today.
Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
31.Where did the first house cats come from?
A. Asia.
B. Africa.
C. Europe.
D. America.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa.”，可知选 B。
答案：B
32.When did cats start to live with people?
A. About 4,000 years ago.
B. About 5,000 years ago.
C. About 6,000 years ago.
D. About 7,000 years ago.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people.”，可知选 B。
答案：B
33.According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Cats started to move around the world from China.
B. Cats get food at night to save energy like wild cats.
C. Cats have a little in common with their wild cats.
D. Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Romans.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe.”，可知选 D。
答案：D
34.What does the underlined word “tamed” mean in Chinese?
A.驱散
B.捕捉
C.驯化
D.引进
解析：词义猜测题。根据后面的“逮老鼠，保护谷物”，可知本处意为“驯养猫”。故选 C。
答案：C
35.What does the text mainly talk about?
A. The development of house cats.
B. Different cats in different countries.
C. The relationship between cats and people.
D. The differences between house cats and wild cats.
解析：主旨大意题。本文介绍了家猫的起源和发展史。故选 A。
答案：A
C
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THE FORKS MARKET] #FormatImgID_2# The Forks Market offers many different kinds of special souvenirs. Downstairs, shoppers may buy fresh food and #FormatImgID_3#fruits. In the upstairs, shoppers will find artworks. Open year- round. Tel: 204-942-6302 www.theforks.com |
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MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING #FormatImgID_4#Manitoba Legislative Building was completed in 1920. many consider it to be the finest in the country. Open from a.m, to 8 p.m. for self-guided tours. Guided tours are offered free. Call for more information. Tel: 204-945-5813 www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html |
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MILLENNIUM LIBRARY #FormatImgID_5# Every day, up to 5,00 visitors come #FormatImgID_6#to Millennium Library for books, movies, music, wifi, reading corner and study space. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Tel: 204-986-6450 www.winnipeg.ca/library |
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CHILDRON’S MUSEUM #FormatImgID_7#The Children’s Museum helps lead to creative learning. there will be public programs, workshops and special events. During the holiday seasons, visitors can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. Open daily. Tel;204-924-4000 www.childrenmuseum.com |
注：souvenirs 纪念品;legislative 议会
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
36. You may call if you want to know more about the Forks Market.
A.204-986-6450
B.204-924-4000
C.204-942-6302
D.204-945-5813
解析：细节理解题。根据关键词 the Forks Market，定位第一部分，可知选 C。
答案：C
37.What can you do in the Manitoba Legislative Building?
A. Buy food and fruits.
B. Watch public programs.
C. Have a self-guided tour.
D. Enjoy music and movies.
解析：细节理解题。根据关键词 the Manitoba Legislative Building，定位第二部分“for self-guided tours”，可知选 C。
答案：C
38.When can you go to the Millennium Library?
A. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
B. At 7 p.m. on Friday.
C. At 8 p.m. on Saturday.
D. At 4 p.m. on Sunday.
解析：细节理解题。根据关键词 the Millennium Library，定位第三部分“Open Monday
to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m..”，可知选 D。
答案：D
39.You can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village in during the holiday season.
A. the Forks Market
B. the Children’s Museum
C. the Millennium Library
D. the Manitoba Legislative Building
解析：细节理解题。根据关键词 take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village，定位第四部分，可知选 B。
答案：B
40. Where is text most probably from?
A.A guide book.
B. A picture book.
C. A history book.
D. A science book.
解析：推理判断题。本文向我们介绍了四个旅游景点，可知它应该出自“旅游向导手册”。故选 A。
答案：A
