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1、阅读理解训练A篇阅读理解训练（A）篇A You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935) Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Adda

2、ms to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rachel Carson (1907-1964) If it werent for Ra

3、chel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans. Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present) When Sandra Day OConnor finished third

4、in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top c

5、ourt. Rosa Parks (1913-2005) On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “Th

6、e only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks. 21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history? A. Her social work. B. Her lack of proper training in law. C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background. 22. What is the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm? A. Her lac

7、k of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court. C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions. 23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US? A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks24. What can we

8、infer about the women mentioned in the text? A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative. C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers. AMusic Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honor

9、s Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. . Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http: /. Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales,

10、 call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http:/www.symphony.org/home.asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, inc

11、luding performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-

12、4183. http:/www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar. Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera? A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182

13、. C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra? A. February. B. May. C. August. D. November.23. Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards? A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall. C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riv

14、erbend Music Theater different from the other places? A. It has seats in the open air. B. It gives shows all year round. C. It offers membership discounts. D. It presents famous musical works.AA Language Programme for TeenagersWelcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journ

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22、ts are expected to _. A. take a language test B. have an online interview C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_. A. inform students of their full flight details B. look after students throughout the programme C

23、. offer students free sightseeing trips D. collect students luggage in advance40. Which of the following may require an extra payment? A. Cooked dinner. B. Mealtime dessert. C. Packed lunch. D. Special diet.(A) One early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book cal

24、led Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word “Poems” appeared in big, hot pink letters. “Is it good?” I asked her. “Yeah,” she answered. “Theres one I really like and youll like it, too.” I leaned forward. “Patty Poem,” she read the title. Who

25、is Patty? I wondered. The poem began:She never puts her toys away, Just leaves them scattered where they lay, 散乱的The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly: When she grows and gathers poise, 稳重 Ill miss her harum-scarum noise, 莽撞的 And look in vain for scattered toys. 徒劳地And I

26、ll be sad. A terrible sorrow washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock. “Its you, honey,” My mother said sadly. To my mother, the poem revealed a parents affection when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the “she” in the poem was horror. It was my mama who would be s

27、ad. It was so terrible I burst out crying. “Whats wrong?” my mother asked. “Oh Mama,” I cried. “I dont want to grow up ever!” She smiled. “Honey, its okay. Youre not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, Ill still love you, okay?” “Okay,” I was still weeping. My panic has gone. But I could not h

28、elp thinking about that silly poem. After what seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused. It all fit so well together, like a puzzle. The language was simple, so simple I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beautiful. I was now fascinated by the ide

29、a of poetry, words that had the power to make or break a persons world. I have since fallen in love with other poems, but “Patty Poem” remains my poem. After all, “Patty Poem” gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that hurt me the m

30、ost.66. Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again? A. It was a thick enough book. B. Something on its cover caught her eye. C. Her mother was reading it with interest. D. It has a meaningful title.67. After her mother read the poem to her, the writer felt _ at

31、 first. A. sad B. excited C. horrified D. confused68. The writers mother liked to read “Patty Poem” probably because_. A. it reflected her own childhood B. it was written in simple language C. it was composed by a famous poet D. it gave her a hint of what would happen69. It can be concluded from the passage that“Patty Poem”leads the writer to _. A. discover the power of poetry B. recognize her love for puzzles C. find her eagerness to grow up D. experience great homesicknessAE-l