Ⅱ.Reading Comprehension:(2×10=20)
Directions: Read the following two passages and then choose the best answer to each question.
(1)
The Chinese use chopsticks as easily and as naturally as Europeans use forks. They are like an extension of a man's fingers, practical adaptations that evolved from the days when man indeed ate with his fingers.
There are different styles of chopsticks. The Chinese variety is blunt on the “eating end,” while the Japanese prefer those with pointed tips. There are even short lengths for children to use. Chopsticks are made of many materials—ivory, plastic, silver, and even jade—but the most common ones are of wood or bamboo. For everyday use, wood, bamboo, or ivory is best. Plastic chopsticks are not satisfactory, since they tend to warp after repeated immersion in hot washing water.
All Chinese food is prepared so that it may be easily handled with chopsticks. In fact, many older-generation Chinese households have no forks at all. Fingers really have to work in order to use these implements adeptly, however, and our fingers have become lazy from eating with forks. Practice is the key to success with these centuries-old tools.
Chopsticks are used for cooking as well as eating. They are good for serving noodles, retrieving deep-fried foods, beating eggs, and stir-frying. One can even buy extra-long “cooking chopsticks”,which makes these kitchen tasks even easier.
21.Most common materials for chopsticks are _______________.
A. wood, ivory B. ivory, plastic
C. bamboo, plastic D. wood, bamboo
22.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Europeans use forks easily and naturally.
B. Eating with chopsticks makes our fingers nimble.
C. Every Chinese is born with the skill to use chopsticks.
D. Chopsticks are used both for cooking and eating.
23.What's the meaning of “wrap”(L.5,Para.2)?
A. twist B. lengthen
C. soften D. weaken
24.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are short-length chopsticks for children.
B. Chopsticks seem to be added to make a man's finger longer.
C. Ivory or silver chopsticks are good for everyday use.
D. All Chinese food is prepared for the easy handle of chopsticks.
25.What's the best title for the passage?
A. Materials and Styles of Chinese Chopsticks.
B. Chinese Chopsticks: A Useful Implement.
C. The History of Chinese Chopsticks.
D. Chinese Chopsticks of Variety.
(2)
The rental car industry is an important aspect of automobile travel, whose growth has been paralleling or exceeding the growth in air travel. It provides convenience in a transfer between airport and hotel, or in travelling around a city. In the United States, for example, a business travelers flies from Houston to Miami for a four-day sales trip, and rents a car to make numerous sales calls at companies in the area; a family flies from New York to Los Angels for a two-week vacation, and rents a car and drives up the coast to San Francisco, stopping to admire the scenery and visit the tourist attractions along the way.
Large car rental firms have both in-town and suburban locations, but most business is still conducted at airports. The car rental agency has a desk in the baggage claim area of a large airport. When people know they are coming to a city and will need to rent a car, they usually reserve one over the telephone. The car rental agent also receives many calls from travel agents who want to reserve cars for their clients. When customers arrive at the airport and pick up their baggage, they simply walk over to the counter to get the car they have reserved.
The car rental industry is different from other transportation industries in that it gives travelers complete control over their schedules and itineraries. Travelers should be aware that there are certain qualifications they must meet before renting a car. To qualify to rent a car in the United States, clients usually must: have a valid driver's license; be of at least 25 years old; have a major credit card or put down a cash deposit equal to the expected rental amount plus a specified percentage; and be personally responsible.
Rates vary according to the size of the car and do not include gasoline, tax, or charges for extra services. Most American car rental companies charge fees not included in their regular rates for any extra services that they provide such as Drop-off, Gas, Insurance and Lost key.
26.Two examples are given in order to prove that _______________.
A. the business traveler do numerous sales calls at companies in the area.
B. the family enjoy themselves completely.
C. the car rental industry brings great convenience.
D. both A and B
27.Most car rental business is conducted _______________.
A. in towns B. at suburban locations
C. at airports D. near railway stations
28.Which is not a qualification to rent a car in the United States?
A. The company of parents B.A valid driver's license
C. Be of at least 25 years old D.A major credit card
29.Which of the following statements is untrue?
A. The car rental service gives travelers complete control over their schedules and itineraries
B. The growth of air travel is quicker than that of the car rental service.
C. The rates for renting a car are different due to the size of the car, etc.
D. The customers can reserve a car beforehand.
30.If a customer leaves the rented car at some other location owned by the same company, he is expected to pay a _______________ fee.
A. drop-off B. gas
C. insurance D. lost key |
