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1、阅读训练2 阅读训练（二） AThe Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US. It crossed New York from Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The canal served as a route over which industrial goods could flow into the we

2、st, and materials could pour into the east. The Erie Canal helped New York develop into the nations largest city.The building of the canal was paid for entirely by the state of New York. It cost $ 7 143 789, but it soon gained its price many times over. Between 1825, when the canal was opened, and 1

3、882, when toll charges(过运河费) were stopped, the state collected $121 461 891.For a hundred years before the Erie was built, people had been talking about a canal which could join the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. The man who planned the Erie Canal and carried the plan through was De Witt Clinto

4、n. Those who were against the canal laughingly called it “Clintons Ditch(沟)”. Clinton talked and wrote about the canal and drew up plans for it. He and Governor Morris went to Washington in 1812 to ask for help for the canal, but they were unsuccessful. Clinton became governor of New York in 1817, a

5、nd shortly afterwards, on July 4, 1817, broke ground for the canal in Rome, N.Y. The first part of the canal was completed in 1820. As the canal grew, towns along its course developed fast. The length of the canal is 363 miles.1. We can see that the Erie Canal _. A. joined the Great Lakes togetherB.

6、 crossed New York from north to southC. played an important part in developing New York CityD. was the first waterway built in the US2. It can be inferred that _ into the Atlantic Ocean.A. the Great Lakes flowB. the Hudson River flowsC. Lake Erie flowsD. the Erie Canal flows3. Which of the following

7、 is true according to the passage?A. The Erie Canal brought profits of over $114, 000, 000.B. Its 363 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.C. The West was more advanced than the East when the canal was built.D. Many other states helped New York built the canal.4. Which of the following i

8、s true according to the passage?A. Clinton broke ground for the canal at both ends.B. Clinton started building the canal before he became governor.C. All parts of the canal were completed at the same time.D. Construction of the canal took eight years.BTHYSSEN ELEVATORS is one of the leading elevator

9、s companies in the world with more than 120 branch companies around the globe. GUANGDONG THYSSEN ELEVATORS LTD. In Zhongshan produces high-quality elevators. We are offering the following positions: Plant ManagerExcellent Senior Engineer with experience in this field to manage our plant in Zhongshan

10、 Senior Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) For production and Engineering Department, good command of Internet Junior positionsFor those who wish for success One purchaser(购货员) Preferably with experience in a mechanical engineering company and international markets Cost Accountant(会计) 5 years exp

11、erience in mechanical factory costing, good knowledge in Office 95, CET level. For these senior level Positions, we expect preferable a university degree or an excellent job Record. 3-5 years of experience on the job and good command of English. If you are ready to work with us, we will offer attrac

12、tive salary packet and bright future.THYESSENGUANDONG THYESSEN ELEVATORS LTDLONGHCAN HUANCHENGZhongshan(5284655) Guangdong Province(1) Secretary University graduate Good at English speaking, writingtranslating Good PC knowledge and typing skill Pleasant character with good personal skill(2) Accounta

13、nts College or university graduate Good command of English and PC operation Work experience(3) Production Trainees College or university graduate Food engineeringmachinery or chemistry Good command of English 12 years experience in food factory Leadership ability and PC knowledge(4) Production worke

14、rs Polytechnic school(中专) graduate Food technology or chemistry Knowledge of basic English1-2 years experience in food factoryNESTLEDONGGUAN NESTLE COMPANY LTD 5 If you dont know how to use a computer, you had better ask for the position of _.A. a secretary in NESTLE B. a production worker in NESTLE

15、C. a senior engineer in THYSSEN D. a cost accountant in THYSSEN6. From the passage we can learn that _. A. THYSSEN is a successful company with many branchesB. NESTLE is a company only producing chemical productsC. NESTLE asks for good command of English in every PositionD. THYSSEN needs a senior sa

16、les manager to sell its products in Asia7. As a graduate from university this year, you can probably get a job as _. A. a cost accountant in THYSSEN B. a purchaser in THYSSENC. a secretary in NESTLE D. an accountant in NESTLE CThe average person learns most of the 30 00040 000 words whose meanings h

17、e or she recognizes by hearing them or getting familiar with them in the context or simply absorbing them without conscious(意识到的) effort. The best way to build a good vocabulary, therefore, is to read a great deal and to participate in a lot of good talks. There are relatively few words that we lear

18、n permanently(永久的)by purposefully referring to dictionaries or keeping word lists. However, even those extra few are of value, and no one will make a mistake by working on developing a larger vocabulary. Here are some suggestions of how to do it. Read plenty of good books. When you come across a new

19、 word, or a new meaning of an old word, stop and see if you can understand it from its context. If you cant, and if you can manage without interrupting the thought of the book too much, look it up in a dictionary or ask somebody and then repeat its meaning to yourself a couple of times. If you are r

20、eally conscientious(认真的), write the word and its meaning in a personal vocabulary list preferably using it in a sentence, or you can keep a special vocabulary notebook. Go over the list from time to time. Further, try to use a new word in writing or conversation a few times over the next several day

21、s. Listen to good talks and be alert to new words you hear or to new meanings of words you already know. Then treat them just as you treat the new words you read. Learn and be alert to the parts of words: prefixes, suffixes and roots. Knowing them enables you to make intelligent guesses about the me

22、aning of words. If you are studying a foreign language, be alert to words in that language which relate to words in English. English has inherited(继承) or borrowed much of its vocabulary of 500 000600 000 words from Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German. 8. When you meet a new word in reading, wha

23、t should you do?A. Guess its meaning. B. Ask somebody. C. Look it up in a dictionary. D. All of the above. 9. According to this passage, the best way to build a good vocabulary is _. A. to remember a lot B. to read a great dealC. to take part in a lot of good talks D. both B and C10. The phrase “be

24、alert to” in the third paragraph may best be replaced by “_”. A. look at B. pay attention to C. write down D. learn by heart11. In the fourth paragraph, the word “them” refers to _. A. the parts of words B. prefixesC. suffixes D. roots DAnswer the following questions by using the information taken f

25、rom a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first.) jaguar: n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the U. S. and in Central and South America. jargon: 1. n. speech that doesnt make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or i

26、mpossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon. jaunt: 1. n. a trip taken for fun. 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant

27、trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday. javelin: 1. n. a spear most commonly used as weapon or in hunting. 2. n. a lightweight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin. jazz: 1. n. a ty

28、pe of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. ad. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records. Jennet: n. a small Spanish horse. 12. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence

29、below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 13. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3

30、 D. Definition 4 14. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence? Dont give me that jazz, for I am a practical person. A. rhythmic beats B. a type of music C. a kind of dance D. meaningless talk E信息匹配 请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。以下是请求帮助者的资料：A. As we know, the 2008 Olympic

31、 Games will be held in Beijing and many people from other countries will come to visit China. The taxi drivers in Dongfeng Taxi Company think the way to show kindness is to be able to greet the foreigners in their languages. They need someone who can teach them languages and the best time is at nigh

32、t when they are not so busy.B. Tom is so addicted to on-line games that he cannot concentrate on his study like before. Now he often misses school in order to play games, thus telling lies to his teachers and parents again and again. Though he realizes what he does is wrong, he just cant stop it. How badl