高考英语阅读冲刺 阅读理解15Word文档下载推荐.docx

1、 This guys a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. Hes really a big loser!He didnt say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. Thats called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies

2、, but they are just as dishonest. Untrustworthy candidates （竞选者） in political campaigns often use this tactic （策略）. Lets say that during Governor Smiths last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents （对手） runs an ad saying,

3、 During Governor Smiths term, the state lost one million jobs! Thats true. However an honest statement would have been, s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. Its against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth.

4、 An ad might say, Nine out of ten doctors remend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples. It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation. This kind of deception happens too often. Its a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as

5、 well. 56. Which statement is true according to the article?A. There is no 100-percent truth. B. A truth is as dishonest as a lie. C. Lies are lies, and truths are lies, too. D. The truth can be used in dishonest ways. 57. The underlined word deceive is close in meaning to _. A. pretend B. hide C. f

6、ool D. sell 58. The best title for this passage should be _. A. A Special Lie B. How to Discover a Lie C. Half-truths D. White Lies B The teachers below are looking for a holilday to suit their students. Read the descriptions of the students and those of the holidays, and then choose the best answer

7、 to each question. Ms Robsons students are studying French and German. She would like to speak both languages at some point while theyre away. Hilarys students are fourteen years old. Some of them learn French, so she wants to find a holiday course which can offer individual （个别的） langauge lessons f

8、or those who would like to improve their French. Rosie has a small group of students. They all want to sail but unfortunately some of them are unable to swim, although theyre eager to learn. Mr Pearsons class has just started to learn German but he wants a holiday which mixes studying the language w

9、ith plenty of free time to explore the foreign country. John has a class of eleven-year-olds who are crazy about sport. Hed like a course which organizes a plete programme including all kinds of sports, meals and entertainments. 1. 2 Summer Schools in the Czech RepublicSpend a week in a sports centr

10、e 15 minutes south of Prague. Each days programme is organized by our professional trainers for children aged 1014. Prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as sightseeing trips.Summer In AustriaWe will arrange a programme to suit your students. All our courses take place at the university

11、 in Linz. Morning classes are held in German, evening lectures on Austrian history are in English. We offer an exciting programme of evening activities including music, dance and theatre.3. 4. Greek Sailing HolidaysArrive by air and then hire one of our new boats with all the latest equipment to sai

12、l around the Greek islands. These boats sleep up to twenty students and two teachers. Trained sailing staff are available but you must be able to swim.Summer Courses in FinlandIf you love water sports youll love our one-week sports holiday on the Finnish lakes. There are opportunities to swim, sail

13、and water-ski. Lessons are available if you need them. There is also a chance to learn Finnish at no extra cost! Everyone wele.5. 6. Touring In FranceFly to Paris and spend a few days sightseeing in this wonderful city before travelling on to Toulouse. All our tours have a French-speaking guide and

14、acmodation is in fortable hotels. Prices include breakfast and evening meal only.Holiday Programmes in GermanyWe offer morning classes in the German language at all levels from beginners upwards. In the afternoon you are free to join our mountain walks or to go shopping in the nearby town. In the evening we organize a full programme of entertainments. All ages wele.7. 8 Swiss Study ToursUsing the excellent railway system we off an unusual holiday, sport and study programme. Your hotel is a train: eat and sleep on bo