四、阅读理解(20小题，毎小题2分，共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
A
Summer English at St Clare’ s. Oxford
We offer holiday courses for teenagers in Oxford. You can improve your English, enjoy great trips and activities and make new friends of your own age.
Telephone: 01865 552031
website: www.stclares.ac.uk Ages: Young children (9-12)，Teenagers(13-17)
Creative Arts Summer School
Designed for young students with a great interest in panting, providing them with an exciting experience to explore creative pathways and develop skills for the future.
Telephone: 01202 363831
Website: aub.ac.uk Ages: Teenagers(14-15)
XUK Activity Summer Comp
Beautiful setting! Fantastic activities! Friendly and experienced staff!
Activities include adventure, sports, drama, and more!
Telephone: 020 8371 9686
Website: xukcamps.com Ages: Teenagers(13-17)
YMTs Musical Theatre Summer Camps 2018
YMT’s summer camps are open to anyone aged 6-17 looking to develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities. Join the UK’s leading music theatre company!
Telephone: 020 8563 7725 Website: www.youthmusicllieatreuk.org
Ages: Young children (6-12)，Teenagers (13-17)
Notes:explore 探索;staff 员工;drama 戏剧
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
46.If you are interested in painting, you may call for more information.
A.020 8371 9686 B. 01202 363831 C.020 8563 7725 D.01865 552031
47.If you visit , you may get some information about drama.
A.aub.ac.uk B.www.stclares.ac.uk C.xukcamps.com D.www.youthmusictheatreuk.org
48. Eight-year-old Mike can go to in the summer.
A.XUK Activity Summer Camp B.Creative Arts Summer School
C.Summer English at St Clare’s, Oxford D.YMT’s Musical Theatre Summer Camps 2018
49. What a special about Summer English at St Clare, Oxford?
A It is open to all ages. B. It requires creative ideas.
C. It has experienced staff D. It offers language courses.
50. Where is the text most probably from?
A.A science report B.A school introduction C.A shopping poster D.A website for teenagers
B
In Cos Angel, a waiter served a group of teens. The waiter remembered his experience as a young high school student. So he made sure the teens had a pleasant experience at the restaurant. The waiter made sure of it.
After serving all the teens and doing a great job, he was left a tip(消费),only$3.28. That was hardly enough to buy a drink at Starbucks.
The waiter went home. And he felt hatred for the students who did not know the value of hard work. They looked down on people like him. Or so he thought.
After several days, the waiter forgot about it. His life went on as usual. But ten days later, he received a letter from the teens.
“About a week and a half ago, on October 7, my three friends and I came to eat at this restaurant as our own homecoming celebration. It was an exciting experience for us to be here alone, and it was all new to us. And you were the best waiter we could ask for. You were kind, helpful, and didn’t treat us like babies! So I want to say thank you for making our ‘grown-up’ experience so amazing and fun.
“I would also like to say sorry on behalf of(代表) my group. Since we were new to all of this,our 13-year-old minds didn’t exactly know how to deal with the bill. The bill was reasonable(合乎情理)，but we had completely forgotten(and didn’t know,to be honest) what a tip even was, let alone how much to give. So we emptied our pockets, and all our money added up to $3.28.
“Having no idea of how small this really was ,we left. Later, we realized our mistake and felt terrible. We knew we had to make it right.
“So together with this letter, you will find the correct 18% tip + extra for simply being amazing. Thank you for your help and patience and also thank you for making our night fun. Thank you!”
51. How did the waiter receive the group of teens?
A. He tried to make then pay more. B. He served them like other waiters.
C. He treated them as young children. D. He did his best to make them happy.
52.Why did the group of teens leave that small tip?
A. Because they looked down on the waiter. B.Because they didn't know what a tip meant.
C.Because they weren't pleased with the service. D.Because they thought the tip should be that much.
53. What made the teens write the letter?
A. The tip they left for the waiter. B. The bill the restaurant received.
C. The way the waiter served them. D.The fun they had at the restaurant.
54.What do restaurant waiters mind most in America?
A. What kind of guests they receive. B.What dishes people usually order.
C. Whether they are given reasonable tips. D. How much customers pay for their meals.
55. What did the group of tees try to say in the letter?
A.They were quite thankful for the waiter's service. B.They had realized their mistake and made it right.
C.They had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. D.They wanted more customers to go to the restaurant.
C
The spring season brings warm weather, flowers and other changes for people to enjoy.For some restaurant cooks,
the most exciting spring arrival is ramps.
Ramps are a wild plant in the eastern mountains of North America. They are one of the first plants that grow in the spring, usually between April and May. They are recognized(意识) by their red stem(茎), and two long and wide green leaves. They are also famous for their strong taste, similar to onions(洋葱).
Ramps are not as well-known as other vegetables, but they have a long history in the United States. In the Appalachian Mountains, ramps have been an important food for a longtime. During spring, it is
common for small towns in the Appalachian area to hold large ramp dinners for the community.
However, over the last 30 years, ramps popularity has grown quickly. They are now a highly-desired vegetable for
many nice restaurants in cities like New York and Washington D.C.
One reason the plant is popular is that it grows in the wild. It is difficult to grow them on farms. Most restaurants get them from foragers, who collect ramps by searching forests for some small pieces of land where they grow. Ramps have a short season. Within a few weeks of full growth, the plant is done for the year. This shot life is some reason for their popularity.
And that popularity could lead Io their disappearance from Earth. In 1995, the local Government in Quebee, Canada, stopped people selling the plant to businesses in order to protect the plant against being over-dug.
The season is short, but it has not ended yet. If you are in the right place, you still have time to try a taste of ramps yourself.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
56.why are ramps so popular in North America?
A.Because they grow in spring. B. Because they have a good taste.
C. Because they are hard to get. D. Because they have a long history.
57. Which of the following is the picture of a ramp?
58.What does the word “they ” refer to (指的是)?
A.foragers B.ramps C.customers D.restaurants
59.Why were people stopped from selling ramps to businesses?
A.Because ramps were in great danger. B.Because ramps’ smell polluted the air.
C.Because it cost too much to grow ramps. D.Because the government wanted to make money.
60. What’s the best title for the text?
A.Americans go crazy for ramps in spring. B.Americans have discovered a new vegetable.
C.Ramps were once popular in North America. D.Ramps will soon be enjoyed all over the world.
DDear Linda,___61__As I told you yesterday, I am in Rome today. Tomorrow we are getting the train down to the south of the country and then a ship across to Greece. ___62__
We started in England and we spent two days in London and another day in Canterbury.We visited a lot of places and enjoyed its history.And the only bad thing was the weather-it rained the whole time we were there. Can you believe it? ___63__
Well, I have to say I prefer the American Disneyland. But we we met some nice people from Canada and spent two great days with them.One of them，Clive，is going to your university next year.What a coincidence!___64__
After that. We went south into Switzerland. It was very expensive and we couldn’t stay as long as we wanted ,so that’s why we’re in Italy now!___65__
See you soon.
Mike
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选择，使文章意思通畅、内存完整。
A. OK. That’s enough from me for now. I want to post this letter now so you can get it by the weekend.
B. I cant wait to arrive in Athens to see all that history. Let me tell you something about where we have visited so far. I know you want to come here on vacation too one day! Clive and his wife left us once we got to Germany by train. They went up into Denmark but we continued to Munich. Wow what a great city! I bought you a surprise gift there. I hope you like it.
D. At least when we got to Paris, the sun was shining! We only stayed for one afternoon in the French capital because my friends really wanted to visit Euro Disney which is to the east of Paris.
E. How are things with you? It was great talking to you yesterday by phone.
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