高一英语阅读理解强化训练附解析Day 166Word下载.docx

1、The terms “migrant” and “refugee” are often used interchangeably. But theres a big difference between them, says an article in the Atlantic magazine. Here is how the United Nations defines refugees:“Refugees are persons fleeing armed conflict（ 武 装 冲 突 ） or ill-treatment. Their situation is often so

2、dangerous and intolerable that they cross national borders to search for safety in nearby countries. These are people for whom denial（拒绝） of protection has possibly deadly consequences.”Migrants, on the other hand, move mainly to improve their lives by finding work, or for education, family reunion

3、or other reasons, said the agency. Countries should offer refugees certain protections under their international treaty obligations（条约义务）. This is why some states hesitate to admit those people who are fleeing unrest in their home countries. When talking about refugee and immigration problems, many

4、media outlets use “illegal immigrant”. Critics say that it gives the impression that its the person that is illegal rather than their actions. The UN and the EU parliament have called for an end to the phrase, the BBC reported. 1. The differences between “refugee” and “migrant” are written with the

5、purpose of _. A. defining the two words clearlyB. indicating why some states are not willing to admit refugeesC. showing that refugees are more than migrantsD. urging European countries to accept more refugees2. According to the text “refugee” differs from “migrant” because _. they both cross nation

6、al borders but with different purposes refugees are illegal while migrants are legal refugees may face deadly consequences while migrants are relatively safe refugees are treated badly while migrants are highly respectedA. B. C. D. 3. According to the text, what may be discussed in the next several

7、paragraphs?A. Explanations for “illegal immigrant”. B. Examples about the refugee crisis in Europe. C. Measures to offer refugee protections. D. Causes of the refugee crisis in Europe. Passage 2Pitt Crawley was astonished to receive such a pleasant letter from his brother Rawdon Crawley. Jane was de

8、lighted, and expected that her husband Pitt would immediately divide his aunts inheritance （遗产） into two equal parts and send one to his brother. The brothers did not meet for some time, however. Since the death of Miss Crawley, Pitt and his wife had been living down at Queens Crawley with his fathe

9、r Sir Pitt Crawley. In fact, when the black-aged invitation to the funeral （葬礼） arrived in Curzon Street, the reactions （反应） were very far from sad. “We dont have to go, do we, Becky?” Rawdon said. “Pitt bores me to death, and a carriage there and back will cost too much.”“Of course were going, you

10、silly man!” cried Becky, jumping up in delight. “Your brother is now Sir Pitt, and a Member of Parliament. I want Lady Jane to present me at court next year, and I want Sir Pitt to get you a position of some importance the Governor of the West Indies, or something like that. We must order our black

11、clothes for the funeral at once.”“Litter Rawdy comes too, of course,” said her husband. “Of course not! Why pay for a third seat in the carriage?”It was a great moment when the two Crawley brothers met again at last. The new Sir Pitt shook his brother warmly by the hand, while Lady Jane took both Be

12、ckys hands, and kissed her. This mark of kindness brought tears to Beckys eyes, which was a rare event. When Lady Jane took Becky to her room, Becky at once began work on earning her sister-in-laws approval. “What I should like to do first,” Becky said, in a soft little voice, “is to see your dear l

13、ittle children.”This request pleased Lady Jane very much. She led Becky away to meet her daughter and son, aged four and two, and in no time at all, she and Becky were close friends. “You must be so sad,” Lady Jane said sympathetically, “to have left your little boy in London.”“Dear, dear Rawdy!” si

14、ghed Becky. “I miss him so much.”It was fortunate that her husband did not hear this remark. He was very fond of his son. He saw Rawdy every day at home, brought him presents and toys and played with him whenever he could. His mother took no notice of the boy at all. When he cried at night, it was a servant who came and took h