【推荐1】第三部分 阅读理解
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、 C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

While traveling abroad, Mr. Jackson Frank ran short of money. So he wrote to his brother, asking for $500. “Send the money by telegram,” he wrote, “to the Fisher Bank in P...

After a week he began calling at the Fisher Bank. He showed his passport. “Nothing has come for you,” he was told. This went on for two weeks and Mr. Frank got very worried. He sent a telegram to his brother, but there was no reply. In the fourth week Mr. Frank was arrested for failing to pay his hotel bill. His passport was taken from him. He tried to explain the problem, but no one believed him. He was sent to prison for six days.

When he came out, he went immediately to the Fisher bank. The clerk he spoke to was a new man. “Have you received $500 for me?” he ask, “My name is Jackson Frank.” The clerk checked his books. “Yes, Jackson, it’s here. It came by telegram.—let me see—oh, more than two months ago. We wondered where you were.” He showed Mr. Frank the order. The order read:“Pay Mr. Frank Jackson the sum of $500...” “ But my name is Jackson Frank, not Frank Jackson.” “Oh, that’s all right, sir. It was in our books under the letter ‘J’, but it’s your money.” The clerk laughed, “A human mistake, sir! We’re all human beings, so we all make mistakes. A family name like Frank sounds strange to me.” Mr. Frank was silent. He really wanted to hit somebody. At last he said, “A human mistake—I think some humans need kicking.”

1. Jackson didn’t just go to his brother and get some money because ____.

A．he was afraid to see his brother

B．he was in prison and was not allowed to go anywhere

C．he was traveling in a foreign country and was far from his brother

D．he knew that his brother had no money

2. Jackson was arrested and sent to prison because ____.

A．his brother hadn’t sent him any money and he couldn’t pay his hotel bill

B．he had spent almost all his money and couldn’t pay his hotel bill

C．he had lost all his money and couldn’t pay his hotel bill

D．his brother hadn’t sent him as much money as he asked for and he couldn’t pay his hotel bill

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．The money did not reach the Fisher Bank.	B．The money reached the wrong bank.
C．The money reached the bank after he was arrested.	D．The money reached the bank before he was arrested.

4. The clerks put his name under the wrong letter ____.

A．through carelessness	B．because they were human beings
C．because he had a strange name	D．by pronouncing his name incorrectly

【推荐3】Protagoras was among the great teachers of ancient Athens. He taught many subjects, including the laws of argument(辩论) and the right use of language. It is said that he was the   first teacher to accept money for his services.
A student, Evalthus, heard of this famous teacher and asked him to give him lessons. However, Evalthus didn’t want to pay for his lessons at once, and after some discussion it was finally agreed between them that Evalthus should pay only if he won his first case in the court. For if he won, it would prove that he had been taught well.
The lessons began and Evalthus proved himself to be a good student. But he refused to pay Protagoras anything at the end of his studies.
Protagoras therefore took Evalthus to the court and told the judges that he wanted his money. He explained that he must be paid whether he won or lost the case. “Whatever you decide,” he declared(宣称)to the judges, “ I must be paid. For if you decide in my fovor , then I win the case, and so I must be paid . But If you decide against me, then Evalthus has won his first case in the court; according to our agreement, he must pay his lessons. Therefore I shall get my money whatever happens.”
The Athenian judges found no fault in it, so they asked Evalthus to reply.
“No, it’s quite clear,” said Evalthus, “ that I need not pay. If the judged decide in my favor, then I have won the case, and I need not to pay. But if Protagoras wins, then I have lost my first case. Therefore, according to our agreement, I do not have to pay. So I need not pay in any event.”
As both arguments appeared to be faultless, the judges were unable to come to a decision. They therefore ordered the two men to appear before them again one hundred years later.
1. Evalthus would pay Protagoras _______________.

A．before he started his lessons

B．after he finished his lessons

C．after the court decided against him

D．after the court proved that he was taught well

2. What do we know about Protagoras?

A．He won the judges’ favor in the end and got his money.

B．He was probably the first teacher to accept money for his lessons.

C．He didn’t teach Evalthus well because Evalthus didn’t pay.

D．He was not confident of his winning the case in the court.

3. Why did the judged ask Protagoras and Evalthus to come to the court one hundred years later?

A．They couldn’t make a decision.

B．They needed to think it over again.

C．They wanted to make fun of them.

D．They wanted more money from them.

4. What is probably the best title for the text?

A．A Smart Student---- Evalthus

B．A Great Teacher---Protagoras

C．Come Here One Hundred Years Later

D．A Fight Between Teacher and Student

【推荐1】If you're travelling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services for kids as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!

Athenaeum

The five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids' services. Even before you arrive, they'll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theatre tickets.

Chessington Safari Hotel

At Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventure-themed room, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching family-friendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.

Marlin Apartments

Marlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London. Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs!) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for fold out beds in the living area too.

Novotel

Novotel's family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under-16s (up to two staying in their parents' room). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.

The Ritz

Kids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers. Under-16s can stay for free in their parents' bedroom, depending on the room type.

1. Before you check in Athenaeum,              .

A．you should ask about the kids' services

B．you can buy bikes and order theatre tickets

C．you will be asked about what your kids like

D．you must arrange your family activities

2. If your kids love to see animals, you will choose             .

A．Athenaeum	B．Chessington Safari Hotel
C．Novotel	D．The Ritz

3. If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments,            .

A．you can enjoy the best service in London

B．you can enjoy free ice cream

C．you can have an extra room for free

D．you can surf the Internet free of charge

【推荐2】Have you ever heard of invisible ink? You may have seen it in movies. When light is shone on the paper which invisible ink is written on, you can read it!

As magical as this seems, the change in color is due to science. The ink is absorbing higher energy light and giving lower energy light. This reaction is an example of fluorescence（荧光）.

Light is a very broad term that describes a range of electromagnetic rays, including gamma rays, infrared light（红外光）and ultraviolet light. One part of the electromagnetic visible light is the colors that we can see with the human eye. These rays travel in curvy lines and each type of the ray is characterized by a different wave pattern. For example, Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength than infrared light. Shorter wavelength is connected with higher energy, so gamma rays also have more energy than infrared light.

Corals（珊瑚）are animals that live underwater. And the corals in the Red Sea exhibit fluorescence. Why is this happening? Scientists have shown that fluorescent objects absorb higher energy light and release lower energy light. Since the corals of the Red Sea are deep in the water where there is very little visible light, scientists theorize that these corals absorb ultraviolet light and produce visible light. They have special photo proteins, which enable them to change invisible light to visible light.

Fluorescence is not just used to create pretty colors. Corals have developed photo proteins for a biological reason. The visible light is used by algae（海藻）, which are eaten by the coral, to make food through photosynthesis（光合作用）. The visual character of these photo proteins could also be used for biomedical research. They can highlight cells and cell structures under a microscope.

Isn't it amazing that a simple organism that we don't think very much of is not only grand but could also have so many potential uses in medical research!

1. The author mentioned invisible ink to________.

A．describe its various uses in movies

B．analyze the many changes in colors

C．prove the magical power of science

D．give an explanation of fluorescence

2. What can we learn about fluorescent corals from the passage?

A．They take in higher energy light.

B．They cannot live in visible light.

C．They are invisible deep in water.

D．They produce more infrared light.

3. Why are the corals in the Red Sea fluorescent?

A．To make full use of photosynthesis.

B．To make their appearances colorful.

C．To provide light for algae to make food.

D．To defend themselves from being eaten.

【推荐3】From dancing in the woods to watching sword swallowing, these UK festivals will entertain adults and children alike.

Eden, Dumfries and Galloway

Once a part of the Wickerman festival (which ended in 2016), this event now has 18 areas (including stages, discos and kids tents) in Raehills Meadows, near Moffat. There are lots of free creative activities, workshops, crafts and games for children, plus healing fields, and a drive-in cinema for a comfortable family night.

• 6-9 June, adult £131, 13-17s £96, 5-12s £22, under 5s free (ticket required)     

Tropical Pressure, Cornwall

This festival takes place in the grassy grounds of Mount Pleasant Eco Park, overlooking the north Cornish coast. By day, live music comes from around the globe, with African and Latin American beats, plus a children’s programme of creative workshops. As an all-ages event, there’s fun after dark too, with tropical costumes and cocktails at Fandangos, a secret dance tent and a silent disco.

• 12-14 July, adult £102, 5-15s £46, under 5s free (ticket required)     

The Great Estate, Cornwall

In the grounds of a country house in the village of Scorrier, there’s a garden celebration. Traditional fairground rides, skate ramps, craft workshops, face-painting and hula-hooping are billed alongside more unusual entertainment such as Mexican wrestling, a Victorian sports day, sword swallowing at Madame Wong’s House of Wrong James.

• 31 May-2 June, adult £90, 10-17s £28, under 10s £12   

Larmer Tree, West Country

This summer marks 29 years since the Larmer Tree festival first took place in the Victorian pleasure gardens of Cranborne Chase. On the bill of this noted music, comedy and arts festival, so far, are The Cat Empire, Kate Tempest, Gomez and comedians Josie Long and Nish Kumar. Theatre, talks, hula disco, carnival crafts, and other creative and wellness activities run alongside the acts

• 18-21 July, adult £192, 11-17s £121, under 11s free (ticket required)

1. What do these festivals have in common?

A．They focus on music and art	B．they will last for 4 days and nights.
C．They are of the same price.	D．they are family-friendly festivals

2. How much should a couple with six-year-old twins pay to the Great Estate?

A．£l02.00.

B．£114.0

C．£180.00.

D．£204.0

3. Which festival will you go to if you want to see famous artists?

A．Eden, Dumfries and Galloway.	B．The Great Estate.
C．Larmer Tree.	D．Tropical Pressure, Cornwall.

【推荐1】Stage lighting is too-often an underappreciated art for theatergoers. Not only does light illuminate (照亮) the action you’re watching, it also directly affects the emotion and subtext of a scene. Would Romeo and Juliet be as swoon-worthy without just the right wash of romantic colors?

In short, stage lighting isn’t just illumination. It is design, art, emotion, and subtext. It’s a beautiful entrance into the world of stagecraft and design.

We’re used to a world of smart computers, color gels, and all sorts of electronic awesomeness, but the early days of stage performance in human history? Not so lucky. They had to use candles, flashlights, flames, and simple lighting effects to illuminate and shade the action being played out on stage.

In the early days of Greek theatre, for instance, most plays were staged in daylight, to simplify production and to take the fullest advantage of the sunshine.

But by Shakespeare’s time, even though many productions were still taking advantage of natural light through afternoon stagings (上演), stage lighting nevertheless included everything from the candles behind the footlights to the use of torches, candles, and basic coverings to allow for more control of the lighting from scene to scene.

However, today’s stage lighting tools are a heady combination of technology and creativity and truly allow designers to let their imaginations take flight. Requiring their own vocabulary of sorts, the tools of today’s lighting designers are high-tech marvels that are a far cry from the original candles and torches of old, but all accomplish the same goal - beautiful illumination for the action onstage. In the performing arts, light itself is a part of the performance, and the work of the light board operator can often feel very much like a dance of sorts.

1. Romeo and Juliet is mentioned to show that stage light_____.

A．is nothing but romantic colors

B．is no more than illumination

C．is the favorite of theatergoers

D．plays an important role on the stage

2. Which of the following is used in the early days of Greek theatre?

A．Torches.

B．Candles.

C．High-tech marvels.

D．Natural light.

3. What’s the structure of the passage?

A．①②\③④⑤\⑥	B．①②③\④⑤\⑥
C．①②\③\④⑤⑥	D．①②\③④\⑤⑥

4. What’s the best title?

A．Stage lighting then and now

B．Underappreciated illumination

C．The history of stage lighting.

D．The future of stage lighting,

【推荐2】A survey suggests that people who have dropped out from high school just earn an average of $9,000 less per year than graduates. Now a new study removes a common belief why they quit. It’s much more basic than flunking out(不及格).
Society tends to think of high school dropouts as kids who just can’t cut it. They are lazy, and perhaps not too bright. So researchers were surprised when they asked more than 450 kids who quit school about why they left.
“The vast majority actually had passing grades and they were confident that they could have graduated from high school.” John Bridgeland, the executive researcher said. About one million teens leave school each year. Only about half of African-American and Hispanic(美籍西班牙的)students will receive a diploma(证书), and actually all dropouts come to regret their decision. So, if failing grades don’t explain why these kids quit, what does? Again, John Bridgeland: “The most dependable finding was that they were bored.” “They found classes uninteresting; they weren’t inspired or motivated. They didn’t see any direct connection between what they were learning in the classroom to their own lives, or to their career aspirations.”
The study found that most teens who do drop out wait until they turn sixteen, which happens to be the age at which most states allow students to quit. In the U.S., only one state, New Mexico, has a law requiring teenagers to stay in high school until they graduate. Only four states: California, Tennessee, Texas and Utah, plus the District of Columbia, require school attendance until age 18, no exceptions. Jeffrey Grin, another researcher, says raising the compulsory attendance age may be one way to keep more kids in school.
“As these dropouts look back, they realize they’ve made a mistake. And anything that sort of gives these people an extra push to stick it out and see it through to the end, is probably helpful measure.”
New Hampshire may be the next state to raise its school attendance age to 18. But critics say that forcing the students unwilling to continue their studies to stay in school misses the point—the need for reform. It’s been called for to reinvent high school education to make it more challenging and relevant, and to ensure that kids who do stick it out receive a diploma that actually means something.
1. According to researchers’ study, most high school students drop out of school because____________.

A．they have failing grades

B．they are lazy and not intelligent

C．they are discriminated against

D．they take no interest in classes

2. According to the passage, which state has a law requiring school attendance until they graduate?

A．New Hampshire.

B．Utah.

C．New Mexico.

D．The District of Columbia.

3. In the last paragraph, the writer is trying to__________.

A．suggest raising the compulsory attendance age

B．analyze the reason why students quit school

C．raise awareness of reforming high school dropouts

D．wish to make laws to guarantee no dropouts

4. From the passage, we can infer the following EXCEPT that __________.

A．the grades of most dropouts at school were acceptable

B．dropouts’ salary is not as satisfying as graduates’

C．classes don’t appeal to dropouts

D．about 500,000 high school dropouts are black and Spanish

【推荐3】“I will think of it.”It is easy to say this, but do you know what great things have come from thinking? We cannot see our thoughts, or hear, or taste, or feel them; and yet what strong power they have!

Sir Isaac Newton was seated in his garden on a summer evening, when he saw an apple fall from a tree. He began to think, and, in trying to find out why the apple fell, discovered how the earth, sun, moon, and stars are kept in their places.

A boy named James Watt sat quietly by the fireside, watching the lid ( 盖子) of the tea kettle as it moved up and down. He began to think,and he wanted to find out why the steam in the kettle moved the heavy lid. From that time he went on thinking and thinking and when he became a man, he improved the steam engine so much that it could, with the greatest ease, do the work of many horses.

James Ferguson was a poor Scotch shepherd (羊倌) boy. Once, seeing the inside of a watch, he was filled with wonder.“Why should I not make a watch?”he thought. But how was he to get the materials out of which to make the wheels and the mainspring (钟表等的主发条)? He soon found how to get them: he made the mainspring out of a piece of whalebone. He then made a wooden clock which kept good time. He began, also, to copy pictures with a pen, and portraits (肖像) with oil colors. In a few years, while still a small boy, he earned money enough to support his father. When he became a man, he went to London to live. Some of the wisest men in England, and the king himself, used to attend his lectures. His motto was, “I will think of it.” and he made his thoughts useful to himself and the world.

When you have a difficult lesson to learn, don’t feel discouraged or ask someone to help you before helping yourselves. Think, and by thinking you will learn how to think to some purpose

1. Which word can best describe the three scientists mentioned in this text?

A．Crazy.

B．Impatient.

C．Curious.

D．Easy-going.

2. What can we learn about James Ferguson?

A．He was born in a rich family.

B．His wooden clock seldom worked well.

C．He was a painter from England.

D．His mind greatly influenced the world.

3. What is the author trying to tell us?

A．Thoughts are not important since we can not see or touch them.

B．It is important to try a challenge on our own.

C．Ask for help right away when things get hard.

D．Great people have great teachers.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．I Will Think of It

B．Why Should Not I Have a Try?

C．Nothing Is Impossible to a Willing Heart

D．Great Scientists Make a Great World

【推荐1】Anyone who is afraid of failure and afraid to face challenges will never taste success, so said our professor in marketing. I laughed it off at that time, but got frightened when it actually happened in my life.

I landed in a small city in the Middle East to set up a firm, a world－class car rental firm. Having decided on the project, I earnestly settled in preparation. With a positive mind, I told myself nothing should stop me now, and was more than keen to make it a success.

However, the least expected thing happened. Iraq invaded Kuwait. Tension ran high in the region. Eventually the war broke out, and many people fled the country, leaving my firm in deep trouble.

As usual, “things become difficult, and every effort seems to bring disappointment, it can be tempting to lower your expectations or even water down your goals and ambitions.” I was no exception. I thought of running away. I remembered the words of Thomas Edison, “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to succeed when they gave up.”

I decided to hang on, telling myself, “I am not afraid of challenges and obstacles.” I stayed on through months of uncertainty and insecurity. Finances ran low, and banks could not wait to get their dues. To add to all this, the banks even threatened to take all my vehicles. I felt I made a wrong decision to move there. I was now ready to face failure.

I was living against all hopes, believing that something good would happen. After 2 months the war ended. My persistence paid off: people started flooding back and the car bookings picked up, five times over.

Success comes to the one who dares, even after failure, to think positively and look forward confidently. After all, it is only the experience that makes a man tough. Failure does not mean you will never make it. It means that it will take a little longer. It provides us with a learning experience.

1. The main method the author uses to support his understanding of his professor's viewpoint is ________.

A．offering analyses	B．providing explanations
C．making comparisons	D．giving examples

2. How did the author feel when the war between Iraq and Kuwait broke out?

A．Unconfident	B．Indifferent
C．Nervous	D．Calm

3. What does the underlined phrase “water down” in the 4th paragraph probably mean?

A．get rid of	B．smooth away
C．make less forceful	D．improve on

4. The author's purpose of writing the passage is most likely to ________.

A．inform	B．persuade
C．describe	D．entertain

【推荐2】"What would you do if you were not in science?" I was once asked during an interview many years ago.1 hadn't really thought about it before. A constructor? I had shown interest in construction. A musician? It was appealing, but I knew I wasn't good enough. "A mailman," I shouted out. "So I could walk around all day and think about things." Little did I know then that, after a 30-year career in science, I would end up as a letter carrier.

I first became inspired by the idea that my work could make a practical impact in the world after I changed from academia to biotech. I had initially been attracted to scientific research by the fun of solving problems and discovering something new. As I started in biotech and my work became more applied, I realized that my research could lead to potential treatments for human disease.

However, none of my projects resulted in anything real to help people. My first biotech job ended when the company restructured. I got a job at another biotech company, but it went bankrupt one year later. Eventually, after some part-time consulting work, I decided I needed something more permanent, but I failed to find another full-time position in a science-related field. I started to wonder how I could still make a meaningful contribution.

I decided to get a job as a letter carrier in a post office. I have 30 years of experience conducting scientific research, yet here I feel a little sad when I am delivering mail. But I try to keep an open mind. Although I miss research, I do enjoy getting to walk around and think about things. Lately I've been thinking about the COVID-19 and my career. I certainly hope I'm making a difference in society by delivering medicines and checks. Now, I think I'll make a more positive impact on people's lives than before.

1. What did the author originally think of his science job?

A．Practical.	B．Relaxing.
C．Profitable.	D．Honorable.

2. What do we learn about the author's career in biotech?

A．It didn't bring any honor to the author.

B．It didn't help the author live a better life.

C．It didn't satisfy the author's desire to live.

D．It didn't help the author realize the value of life.

3. How did the author feel after working in the post office?

A．Proud but disappointed.	B．Sad but optimistic.
C．Glad but unwilling.	D．Upset but confident.

4. What might be a suitable title for the text?

A．Failure Plays a Role in Our Daily Life

B．A Change on Attitude Leads to Success

C．Scientists Can Make Contributions to the World

D．A Scientist Makes a Difference as a Letter Carrier

【推荐3】In an experiment to track the effects of insecticide (杀虫剂) on birds in the wild, scientists caught 24 sparrows as they migrated(迁徙) north from Mexico and the southern United States to Canada. The team fed half of those birds on a low amount of the commonly used agricultural insecticide and the other half with a slightly higher amount. An additional 12 birds were caught and fed on only sunflower oil. Within hours, the birds fed insecticide began to lose weight and ate less food. Birds given the higher amount lost 6 percent of their weight within six hours.

The findings suggest that insecticide, already effective in dropping bee populations, could also reduce bird populations. There is clear evidence that since 1966, the populations of nearly three-quarters of farmland birds have dropped.

The researchers fed the birds with carefully measured amounts of insecticide mixed with sunflower oil.   In the wild, birds might feed on seeds coated with insecticide. Christy Morris-sey, a biologist at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada says, "Though the birds fed with the insecticide continued their migration, there's still much we don't know about how repeated exposures to the insecticide might affect a bird. "

After observing the birds in the lab, Morrissey and colleagues tracked the birds with lightweight trackers and kept records as they continued their spring migration. The highest fed birds stayed 3. 5 days longer near the site where they were caught-possibly to recover and regain strength than birds that weren't fed with the insecticide. Birds given the lower amount of insecticide stuck around for three days, and those which weren't fed with insecticide flew away after half a day. Tracking the tested birds showed that they all fell behind the others in their migration.

1. Why did the researchers catch the birds?

A．To protect them from their enemies.

B．To study the rules of their migration.

C．To study how insecticide influences them.

D．To give them a complete medical examination.

2. How many birds were tested for the experiment?

A．12.

B．24.

C．36.

D．48.

3. Which of the following may Christy agree with?

A．People should be prevented from using insecticide.

B．Researchers should observe the migration of birds further.

C．More research is needed on the seeds coated with insecticide.

D．More research is needed on the ill effects of insecticide on birds.

4. What happened to the birds fed on the insecticide?

A．They lost the ability of flying.

B．Their desire for food all increased greatly.

C．They stayed 3 days where they were caught.

D．They arrived at their migration place later than usual.