四、综合阅读(共两节;计32分)
第一节 阅读理解(共14小题;每小题2分，满分28分)
阅读下面三篇短文，根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
(1)
Before I came to Italy, I had different ideas about Italian culture. People seem to be very friendly. However, after staying here for a year, I find that’s not always the case. Men and women will get quite different traveling experiences in Italy.
If you are a woman traveler, don’t be surprised if you get a lot of attention. When you walk alone in the street, you may meet a guy who will help you with your luggage (行李) and sometimes even offer you a ride. However, there is a small chance this thing happens to men.
And if another man is around women, things are even worse. One day, two female friends and I took a taxi in Rome. When these two young ladies got into the taxi, the driver was very happy. He didn’t even notice I opened the side door in the front. But when he finally saw me, the driver was silent. He didn’t even turn on the taximeter (计程表) and wanted to overcharge me.
It seems like Italian men feel they must make women, whatever their age or how they look, feel confident. Some men love to fight for a woman’s attention.
One reason could be that most Italians live in small communities. And mothers are the head of the home. For an Italian man, his mother is the No 1 woman in his world. The environment is likely another reason for Italian men’s passion (热情) and romance (浪漫). There is sunshine everywhere. Couples walk down quiet streets on nights. No wonder romance comes to life here.
51. From the first two paragraphs, we learn that _____.
A. women are treated well by men in Italy. B. Italian men and women enjoy different rights
C. women are looked down on in Italy D. Italian men don’t like travelers to their country
52. Why did the driver become silent?
A. He didn’t like to drive with too many passengers. B. He hated that the writer didn’t ask him first.
C. The writer had a fight with him before. D. He didn’t know there was a man passenger.
53. What does the underlined word “overcharge” mean?
A. ask sb. to get off the car B. ask for too much money
C. give sb. a free ride D. ask for less money
54. From the last paragraph, we learn the following EXCEPT _____.
A. most Italians live in small communities B. mothers are the head of the home in Italy
C. Italian men don’t like to listen to fathers D. the environment influences Italian men’s romance
(2)
Besides the spelling of the word, there are, clearly, many differences between American and British humor.
There is a common belief in the U.K. that Americans don’t understand irony (讽刺). This is of course not true. But what is true is that Americans don’t use it all the time. Irony may show up in American comedies, but people there don’t use it as much as the British do in daily life. However, irony is common in British culture. It actually runs in the blood of the British people. They use it as a way of playing with their friends and laughing at their enemies, as well as themselves, in everyday conversations. This may sometimes make people unhappy if the listeners are not used to it.
Things are quite different in America. After Americans use irony, they will clearly say that they are “only kidding”. They feel the need to make a joke clearer so that it will not make other people uncomfortable. Humor is tied so much to culture. American jokes are more clear and forward, a bit like Americans return. British jokes, on the other hand, are more subtle and usually with a hidden meaning. This may result from the fact that British culture is more reserved(矜持的) than American culture. However, we still find that certain American comedies have made huge success in Britain and vice versa(反之亦然).
Therefore, although there are differences between both comic styles, there is still an appreciation(欣赏) and understanding of the other’s sense of humor.
( )55. What does “this” refer to in Paragraph 2?
A. There is a common belief in the UK. B. Americans don’t understand irony.
C. British humor is used by everyone. D. Americans don’t use irony all the time.
( )56. Why do British people use irony in daily life?
A. To make friends with others. B. To fight with their enemies.
C. To laugh at themselves. D. To make other people unhappy.
( )57. What will Americans do after using irony in a joke?
A. They’ll make another joke. B. They will say they are just kidding.
C. They won’t make their kids laugh. D. They won’t show they are uncomfortable.
( )58. What can we infer according to passage?
A. There is usually a dark hidden meaning in American jokes.
B. British comedies have not made any success in America yet.
C. Americans and Englishmen understand each other’s sense of humor.
D. American irony is difficult for people to use and understand.
( )59. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. American humor and British humor B. American people and British people
C. American culture and British culture D. American English and British English
(3)
With more and more cars on the road, traffic jams are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to increased accidents as there are more cars, with more people trying to get to their destination, all the while getting worse. Although it’s impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether, there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.
Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news, or check on the Internet to get up-to-minute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic, you can choose another.
Look for a different route all the time. Most traffic jams happen on busy roads. Using country roads could see you avoiding a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further, it can work out quicker.
Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems (汽车音响系 统) are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.
__________ Most traffic jams usually occur during rush hour, so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work at home so as to avoid moving altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.
Use public transp
ort alternatives where available. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money as the cost of motoring rises.
60. The underlined word “inevitable” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.
A. hard to accept B. impossible to avoid
C. getting less serious D. seen everywhere
61. The author wrote the text in order to ______.
A. explain why there are traffic jams B. tell us how to save time on the road
C. tell us what we can do on the road D. tell us the negative effects of traffic jams
62. To get the latest traffic information, you could do the following EXCEPT ______.
A. surfing the Internet B. listening to the radio for traffic news
C. listening to the traffic channel D. turning to other drivers for information
63. According to the author, we should use public transport because __________.
A. it is cheaper and can avoid traffic jams B. it is useful to us
C. it is environmentally-friendly D. it is completely free from traffic jams
64.How many tips did the writer mention to reduce the amount of time on the road./
A. 3 B 4 C 5 D 6
第二节 阅读还原题(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
Students spend more time at school than anywhere else. At school, children need a safe and comfortable environment to help them learn. By doing the followings, ------65--------------
◆----66------. Sometimes children won’t tell you right away if they have problems at school. Ask your children if they see anyone bullied, if they are bullied, or if anything else makes them feel uncomfortable. Look for warning signs, such as a sudden drop in grades or loss of friends.
◆------67-------. Tell your children a safe way for them to walk to school or to the bus stop. Ask children to follow traffic signals (信号)and rules when walking or biking. Teach children not to talk to strangers. If they see a stranger hanging around or in their school, they should tell an adult. Teach children to solve problems without fighting. Explain that fighting could lead to them getting hurt, or hurting someone else. ------68-------------- such as walking away or telling a trusted adult.
◆------69------------. Talk to your children about what they do online—what sites they visit, who they email, and who they chat with. Let them know they can talk to you if anything they see online makes them uncomfortable.
A.Talk to your children about their day.
B.Keep an eye on your children's Internet use.
C.Teach children what to do at school
DTell them other ways they can work out a problem.
E.parents can make sure that children have a positive school experience.
F.Have a talk with your children about their studies
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