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2022年湖北成人学位英语考试：阅读理解练习(1)新

2022年湖北成人学位英语考试：阅读理解练习(1)世上无天才，高手都是来自刻苦的练习。

而大家往往只看到“牛人”闪烁的成果，忽视其成果背后无比孤独的勤奋。

以下为“2022年湖北成人学位英语考试：阅读理解练习(1)”，欢迎阅读参考！更多相关讯息请关注我！Concern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and factories are discovering the greater efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunchrooms. In almost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever-increasing output. Thus the "typical" Frenchman produces more, earns more, and buys more consumer goods than his counterpart of only a generation ago. He gains in creature comforts and ease of life.What he loses to some extent is his sense of personal uniqueness, or individuality.Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United States is a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products. The so-called Americanization of France has its critics. They fear that "assembly-life" will lead to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful and leisurely (but less productive) old French style. What will happen, they ask, to taste the elegance, and the cultivation of the good things in life—to joy in the smell of a freshly picked apple,a stroll(漫步)by the river,or just happy hours of conversation in a local cafe?Since the late 1950's life in France has indeed taken on qualities of rush, tension, and the pursuit of material gain. Some of the strongest critics of the new way of life are the young, especially university students. They are concerned with the future, and they fear that France is threatened by the triumph of this competitive, goods-oriented culture. Occasionally, they have reacted against the trend with considerable violence.In spite of the critics, however, countless Frenchmen are committed to keeping France in the forefront of the modern economic world. They find that the present life brings more rewards, conveniences,and pleasures than that of the past. They believe that a modem,industrial France is preferable to the old.1.Which of the following is Not related to the new French way of life?A. Shorter lunch hour.B. Greater output.C. Creature comforts.D. Leisurely cafe talk.参考答案：D详解：答案D.从第一段三、四句可知，A、B两项是法国新的生活方式所带来的结果。

2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案

2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案2021年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案Part I 阅读理解（30%）说明：本部分包含三篇文章，每篇文章后面都有问题或未完成的陈述，每个问题或陈述都有A、B、C、D四个选项，考生需选择最佳选项并在答题卡上涂黑相应的字母。

Passage 1问题1至5基于以下文章：据上周公布的一份报告，2021年，美国老年人摔倒了2900万次，导致了700万人受伤。

大约有280万例病例在急诊科接受了治疗，约有80万名老年人住院。

多次跌倒导致死亡。

（76）问题越来越严重。

老年人摔倒的情况越来越多，令人遗憾的是，这往往意味着独立的结束，”XXX博士说。

XXX强调，摔倒是可以预防的。

他说，个人、家庭和医疗保健提供者可以采取措施来抵制这一趋势。

Dr。

Wolf-Klein is a medical professor in New York and is XXX alone at home and don't report them.2.The reason rs may not report falls is because they are afraid of losing their XXX.3.Falls XXX.Dr。

Wolf-Klein。

a medical professor in New York。

has identified a concerning issue among rs who experience falls alone at home - they often don't tell anyone。

This can be XXX。

falls XXX.In 2021.there were 7 n XXX a total of 29 n times during the year。

Out of these falls。

2022年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试试题及答案

11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试试题及答案(A)Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questi ons or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C an d D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the A nswer Sheet.Passage 1人类学家一词来自希腊语,历史学家用材料,人类学家用实物。

通过历史变迁,实物往往受到各种因素影响而受到损坏。

但人们却发现两千年前人类尸体残骸至今保存完好,由于在有水环境中,能与细菌隔离,由于细菌生存需要氧气,并且酸性环境能协助保存。

人类学家研究表白,此人是为神献身而死。

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Archaeology, like many academic words, comes from Greek and means, more or less, “th e study of old things”. So, it is really a part of the study of history. However, most historians use paper evidence, such as letters, paintings and photographs,but archaeologists (考古学家) learn from the objects left behind by the humans of long ago. Normally, these are the hard m aterials that don't break down or disappear very quickly—things like human bones and objects made from stone and metal.It is very unusual to find anything more than the hard evidence of history--normally, the b acteria (细菌) in the air eat away at soft materials, like bodies, clothes and things made of wo od. Occasionally, things are different.In 1984, two men made an amazing discovery while working in a bog called Lindow Mos s, in the north of England. A bog is a very wet area of earth, with a lot of plants growing in it. It can be like a very big and very thick vegetable soup—walk in the wrong place and you can sink and disappear forever. The men were working when one of them saw something stic king out—a human foot! Naturally, the men called the police,who then found the rest of the bo dy. Was it a case of murder? Possibly--but it was a death nearly two thousand years old. The two men had found a body from the time of the Roman invasion of Britain. Despite being so old, this body had skin, muscles, hair and internal organs—the scientists who examined him we re able to look inside the man's stomach and find the food that he had eaten for his last meal!Why was this man so well preserved? (76) It was because he was in a very watery enviro nment, safe from the bacteria that need oxygen to live. Also, the water in the bog was very ac idic. The acid preserved the man's skin in the way that animal skin is preserved for leather coa ts and shoes.How did he die? Understandably, archaeologists and other scientists wanted to know more about the person that they called,“Lindow Man”. (77) His hands and fingernails suggested that he hadn't done heavy manual work in his life—he could have been a rich man. They found tha t he hadn't died by accident. The archaeologists believe that he was sacrificed to three different gods.1. Which language does the word “archaeology”come f rom?A. French.B. Greek.C. Roman.D. German.【答案】B。

2022年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案

2022年11月北京成人本科学位英语统一考试真题及答案2022年11月北京成人学士学位英语考试真题及答案Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages In this part Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:In 2022, older Americans fell 29 million times, leading to 7 million injuries, according to a report published last week. About 2.8 million cases were treated in emergency department, and approximately 800,000 seniors went on to be hospitalized. More than 27,000 falls led to death.(76) And the problem is getting more and more serious. “Older adult falls are increasing and, sadly, often indicate the end of independence,〞 said Dr. Tom Frieden. The fallsare preventable, Frieden stressed. He said individuals, families and health care providers can take steps to resist the trend.Dr. Wolf-Klein is a medical professor in New York. She said one concern is that seniors who have experienced a fall alone at home don’t tell anyone. When that happens, prevention efforts don’t begin and they’re at risk for additional falls that lead to broken bones and brain injuries. “Elderly patients tend not to report falls to their families, or even doctors. A fall is a very frightening thing that you keep quiet about. They think if they mention it, they are afraid that they will move to a nursing home or need assistants to help out in the house,〞 saidWolf-Klein.It’s also a status issue and may make someone feel that they’re weaker than they really are, she explained. When someone does fall and hurt themselves, they’re often never the same, Wolf-Klein said. “You can develop chronic(慢性的)problems. After a fall, a percentage of the population will never return to walking around. People used to taking the subway, now they’re in a wheelchair, or they may need help going to the bathroom. They become frailer and lose independence,〞 she said.1. Which of the following is TRUE?A. In 2022, older adult falls caused 7 million injuries.B. In 2022, Americans fell 29 million times.C. Last year, 2.8 million Americans had emergency treatment.D. Last month, more than 27,000 older Americans were hospitalized. 2. From the passage we learn that older adult falls ___.A. Are decreasingB. Can’t be avoidedC. Must be treated in hospitalsD. Usually imply the end of independence3. The word frailer in Paragraph 5 probably means ___.A. LonelierB. weakerC. smarterD. better4. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?1 / 10A. A fall is a very terrible thing that you keep quiet about.B. After a fall elderly people will not develop chronic problems.C. To prevent fells elderly people should move to a nursing home.D. Elderly patients tend to tell their families about their falls. 5. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Older adult fells are on the rise.B. People should keep quiet about their fells.C. Older adults are losing their independence.D. Older adult falls cause brain injuries.Passage 2The science behind solar(太阳的) energy is not new. But Sheridan Community Schools is the first school district in Indiana to be completely solar-powered. The district finished installing solar panels(太阳能板) for all three of its schools in 2022. Some of the panels can turn to fallow the sun across the sky.Sheridan’s solar push is part of a trend. In 2022, fewer than 1,000 schools used solar power. By 2022, there were 3,727 schools with solar panels in the US. This data comes from a report by the Solar Foundation, an organization that promotes the use of solar power Roxie Brown, a program director there, says that the number of schools with solar panels has continued to rise since 2022.(77) Solar power has some obvious advantage over other energy sources. Sunlight is a renewable(可再生的) resource, which means it won’t run out. Solar panels don’t harm the environment. Also sunlight is free. So by using solar power, schools can save money on energy costs over time. But switching to solar power isn’t always easy Solar panels can be expensive to install. Sheridan Community Schools had to borrow money to pay for its solar transition. (78)The panels also take up space. But for many schools, going solar is worth it. The use of solar energy can also help students learn about electricity and environmental issues. Teacher at schools that use solar power often incorporate it into their science lessons. The kids talk about it in the classroom. Then they can look at it in action. According to Brown, the educational impact of solar panels it “the most compelling reason〞 for schools to install them.Brown hopes the panels will give Sheridan students a global perspective. “The world is bigger than the boundaries of their school district,〞 he says. “They’re doing things to help the world as a whole.〞6. Sheridan Community Schools coasts of __ schools.A. TwoB. threeC. fourD. five7. According to the passage, solar energy has the following benefits EXCEPT that ___.A. It creates no pollutionB. It can save moneyC. Solar panels are easy to maintainD. Solar energy is renewable8. The word incorporate in Paragraph 5 is closest m meaning to___.A. ReachB. improveC. run D include9. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?2 / 10A. Solar panels are very expensive to install.B. Sheridan Community Schools is completely solar-powered.C. In 2022, fewer than 1,000 schools used solar power in the US.D. More and more schools are switching to solar power to cut costs. 10. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Solar PowerB. Schools Go SolarC. Cheap Energy SourcesD. AGi0bal PerspectivePassage 3Marley Dias loves nothing more than getting lost in a book. But the books she was starting at school were starting to get on her nerves. She enjoyed Where the Red Fem Grows and The Shiloh series, found in so many primary school classrooms, were all about white buys or dogs-or white boys and their dogs. Black girls, like Marley, were almost never the main character.What she was noticing is actually a much bigger issue: fewer than 10 percent of children’s books released in 2022 had a black person as the main character, according to a yearly analysis by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center. In November 2022, Marley set out to gather 1,000 books with black girls as protagonists(主角). Her campaign called〞#1000BlackGirlBooks〞was a big success. (79) She far exceeded her goal and collected more than 10,000 books!〞 Through my campaign, I want to give kids a stronger sense of identity.〞 Marley says. (80) 〞The biggest thing I’ve learned is that kid’s voices need to be heard.〞 In the future, Dias wants to be the editor(编辑) of her own magazine. She is already making the steps toward having a successful and meaningful career At 11, she’s aware of the racism in the publishing industry.Like the television and movies, the publishing industry does not represent black girls or other people of color in positive ways. The whitewashing(漂白) in this industry extend beyond not having people of color as characters. In 2022, white men wrote 88% of the book reviews. In 2022, only about 2% of the books were about black characters. Then if there are people of color in the books, the publishers attempt to whitewash people of color on the covers.However, Dias is making it a little easier for other black girls searching for a character that is just like them. Her project is a positive step toward young black girls seeing and experiencing their lives in books.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Main Characters of Popular BooksB. The #1000BlackGirlBooks CampaignC. Whitewashing in the Publishing IndustryD. Further Reading for Kids and Teenagers12. The phrase “get on her nerves〞 in paragraph I is closest in meaning to ___.A. Make her illB. Make her excitedC. Make her annoyedD. Make her frightened 13. Marley started she #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign because ___.A. She wanted to give some books to African children.B. She wanted to encourage children to read some books.3 / 10C. She noticed the lack of black girls as main characters in the books.D. She didn’t like the black girls described in the books she read for class. 14. The original goal of the project was to collect __ books.A. 1000B. 2022C. 5000D. 10,00015. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TURE?A. Marley Dias is a black girl.B. Marley Dias doesn’t like reading.C. Marley Dias wants to became an editor in the future.D. Marley seldom represent black people in positive way.Part II (30%)16. The bank charges 6 per cent __ on all money borrowed from it.A. SalaryB. PayC. IncomeD. interest17. The doctor kept him __ on a life-support machine.A. TidyB. AliveC. GentleD. proud18. Katy can think clearly when she is not under __.A. StrawB. SpaceC. StressD. surface19. Last week lots of T-shirts were __ here and the cheapest cost only one dollar.A. At workB. On saleC. In practiceD. Out of sight20. He decided to devote all his time and effort __ scientific investigation.A. InB. OnC. FromD. to21. He fell in love with her at first __.A. SceneB. SightC. ViewD. look22. I have promised to help you and I’ll __ my word.4 / 10A. HoldB. FollowC. StickD. keep23. If you have high blood pressure, you should __ eating too much salty food.A. EscapeB. SuggestC. AvoidD. relax24. During the past ten years, there have been __ changes in the country.A. LastingB. DramaticC. PowerfulD. imaginary25. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and __ , in a quiet place.A. After allB. All overC. Above allD. First of all26. We have always thought very __ of him.A. HighlyB. WellC. GreatlyD. enough27. He told his friends that he was going to Japan __.A. On dutyB. On businessC. On boardD. On the spot28. It’s no use __ for a doctor. It’s too late already.A. To sendB. SendingC. By sendingD. Having sent29. I know you’re planning to travel this summer, but do you know __?A. How much cost it will beB. How much has it costC. How much it will costD. How much will it cost30. Childish __ she may be, she is kind and friendly.A. IfB. AlthoughC. AsD. however5 / 10。

成教学位英语阅读理解答案整理

阅读理解Exercise One1 obtain knowledge2 to carry it through to the end3 mastery4 spur us on to greater efforts5 success depends not so much on natural ability as it does on effort6 the panic brought about by earthquakes7 earthquakes may occur anywhere at any time8 A worldwide earthquake warning network has not been put into use.9 is of some help10 getting prepared and handling the possible destruction beforehand11 timekeeping methods12 more precise13 Scientific research.14 Atomic clocks will be important in space flight.15 A Peacetime Use of the Atom16 A huge financial problem has arisen17 They pooled their efforts to help solve it.18 unthinkable19 To see if there was a deliberate cover-up of the problem.20 keep people properly informed of the crisisExercise Two1 rarely2 is liable to lessen3 influences the power of high waves4 variable5 A submarine commander navigating his vessel at a depth of 700 feet will not be affected by araging surface storm.6 More than 10 percent American families buy things on installments.7 the buyer has to pay extra money as interest8 He will stop owning the item he has bought.9 people develop a good habit of saving money10 ensure that people can pay for what they buy11 the torpedo’s electric cells have a shape with six sides12 to complete the circuit, you have to touch the fish in two places13 the mass of the fish decides the intensity of electric power it generates14 compared with those in the torpedo, the working system of electric plates in the eel is more direct and efficient15 Electric Fish16 intended to be a combination of engineer and humanist17 broaden their horizons18 to be a technical genius with a wide vision19 unrealistic20 engineering and the liberal artsExercise Three1 light signals2 light must first be changed into electrical signals and then into sound3 Light-wave communication has been for civil use of about 30 years.4 glass fibres are less expensive5 The use of glass fibres to carry telephone messages is an interesting new development.6 warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience7 The chances for a writer to become successful are small.8 He hadn’t seen a change for the better.9 who regret giving up their career halfway10 the state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached11 the educators have to take care of both ordinary and gifted students12 broken13 In order to teach effectively, educators are requested to lay emphasis on one particular field.14 sufficient attention should be given to basic knowledge15 Balance in Education16 they are beyond doubt of common ancestry17 each individual carries a unique record of who he is and how he is related to others18 offering assistance in working out genealogy-related problems19 we can find the truth from their genetic markers20 An adopted child generally lacks enough information to prove his identity.Exercise Four1 will use columns of air instead of wheels2 It will be influenced by weather conditions3 it travels a few inches above the ground4 Over waterfalls.5 create new traffic problems6 Possibly, but more information is needed.7 he can then raise the tenants’ rent8 An amount equal to the rent increases in tax exemptions.9 their applications are not processed quickly10 clear11 dirty12 to cause the spirits discomfort13 functioned in curing some diseases14 reasons unknown to the witch doctor15 Superstition is an ignorant person’s explanation of things he cannot understand.16 approving17 prevented from advancing18 total personality19 Pupil also learn how to participate in teaching activities.20 argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright children in the same classExercise Five1 both B and C2 simple3 there were no wheels in nature4 slice of log5 rolling the dead body of an animal on logs6 the brain differences between boys and girls7 Female babies are more sensitive to a mother’s voice.8 manipulating three-dimensional space9 both A and B10 their spatial sense is not so highly developed as men’s11 Grandma Moses: A Biographical Sketch.12 keep active13 Most of her pictures are concerned about rural life.14 farming15 noticed16 protect tigers from being killed17 the tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described18 expands as the tiger grows up19 has been carried too far20 to have a matter-of-fact attitude towards Project TigerExercise Six1 Organs of Culture2 to begin by learning its body language3 non-verbal but nevertheless linguistic4 “Life is richer and more interesting if one knows several languages.”5 A language cannot function without its particular culture.6 because it was to be the nation’s capital city7 made of gray stone8 planned by the French9 because it had burned down during the war10 cover the marks of fire11 have actually developed from hunting12 our forefathers changing into farmers was the result of social development13 co-operating hunters14 hunting15 Sporting activities satisfy the desire of modern man to exercise hunting skills which his forefathers developed for survival.16 giant17 They could be launched into space directly.18 could be made to adjust their angles19 save energy and deal with emergencies20 gives an objective account of the mirrorsExercise Seven1 women’s participation in work2 all of the above3 many women lack courage or necessary training4 It has resulted from reasons other than her intelligence.5 optimistic6 a car with bicycle wheels7 to build a car many people would have enough money to buy8 after his car won an important race9 at a meat-packing factory10 a good way to build modern cars11 a business aspect12 the company which proposed to lay undersea cable13 to measure the depth of cable what was needed14 challenged15 the beginning of oceanography16 certain species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe need protecting17 he was presenting the park with a diploma for its achievements18 certain areas of countryside should be left undisturbed by man19 should be regarded as a place where nature is protected20 most nature reserves set up today are mainly for human recreationExercise Eight1 whether it is moral to experiment on people without letting them know2 mixed3 Radioactive chemicals can cause bodily cells to grow wildly out of control.4 require to protect people’s right not to be tested without permission5 favorable6 an area in Los Angeles and the movie business7 in Hollywood in 19188 great art in movie history9 outside Hollywood10 footprints and autographs of movie stars11 Scotland had to be responsible for its secondary and primary education12 children under the age of 15 must go to school13 placed children into different secondary schools14 most children began to go into comprehensive schools after primary education15 it limited school enrollment to a certain district16 70million17 one who has never learnt to read18 the urgency of computer education19 how to use computers20 Those who want to use computers should know how computers operate.Exercise Nine1 fail to reach the top2 is important to them3 buy the things they need4 travel around the country5 have quite a hard life6 might have a strong influence on the weather patterns7 They are actually black holes in the sun.8 thinks he has discovered a new possibility in the link between the sun spots and the weather on the Earth9 it is sure that the energy sent out by the sun will drop when more sun spots appear10 Magnetism and the Sun Spots11 why certain people age sooner than others12 Because they seldom sit down and have a good think.13 Shrinking of our brains has nothing to do with our ages.14 persons chosen to be studied in an experiment15 Lawyers.16 make yourself stand out as the right person for the job17 should not speak ill of him18 keep up your confidence19 when you have been offered the job20 to make your strengths understoodExercise Ten1 courage and adventure2 to take care of cattle3 the railroad towns hundred miles away4 keeping an eye on cattle thieves5 they liked their way of life6 how students remember English vocabulary by short-term memory7 Henning gave a separate test on vocabulary to his students.8 advanced students remember words by their meaning9 the student experimented on10 short-term memory11 continued migrating12 there were too many birds13 To test the relationship between daylight and migration.14 longer days cause changes in the bodies of birds15 exact reasons for migration are not known16 they fail to realize how dangerous avalanches can be17 typical of conditions resulting in avalanches18 the ice between different sections of snow melts19 measures are taken to prevent serious avalanches20 they stay on the officially approved slopesExercise Eleven1 To work hard.2 both A and B3 Americans need losing weight4 diet books are not always effective5 there is not a sure way of losing weight as yet6 a great writer who was successful in his own country and other parts in the world as well7 Irving’s work was not only popular, but also of high literary quality.8 He spent very little time working as a lawyer.9 Because his parents were not aristocratic.10 It had almost no effect on his life.11 worsen12 brain is more delicate than most organs13 Kidney may be damaged when frozen to an extremely low degree.14 Cornea.15 keeps blood cells alive very long in subzero temperatures16 show some written proof of the purchase to the store17 the store manager18 explaining exactly what is wrong with the item19 meet the standard of20 how to make an effective complaint about a faulty itemExercise twelve1 the price of the goods should drop2 increased demand led to mass production3 competition among manufacturers4 independently of each other5 both A and B6 a language the translator is proficient in7 pay attention to others’ opinions8 get well acquainted with his subject9 keep pace with the times10 The ability to speak the languages he translates.11 1212 to take a particular course in a different university13 their academic performance will affect their future careers14 such positions help them get better jobs15 keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activities16 the US Mafia17 global markets are liberalized and exchange controls are deregulated18 Owing to the constant effort all over the world, the phenomenon of money laundering has already dramatically decreased.19 unreal20 It is thought that the key to putting an end to money laundering is banks’ publicity. Exercise Thirteen1 1901.2 To recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity.3 Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention.4 Science.5 103.6 the United States is a country of multiculture7 Independent thinking adapts them to a disciplined society.8 is the combination of Western and Oriental methods9 different educational systems reflect different culture of the societies10 the differences in methods of education between Orient and West11 a mother12 the process of knowing this world13 devi14 break his faith15 optimistically16 by constantly changing the fashions in women’s clothing17 a waste of time18 comfort19 New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.20 men are more reasonable in the matter of fashionExercise Fourteen1 instant coffee should have a good market because of its obvious advantages2 the reason why people resisted instant coffee3 fifty women4 hard-working woman drinking instant coffee5 Advertising does not always assure favorable sales results.6 Person who is 100 or more years old.7 don’t have a placid state of mind8 their food are not as polluted as those in industrialized society9 there is no retirement age the aged must observe10 A large extended family.11 a positive experience12 specifi13 you can learn from them14 always keep an optimistic spirit15 Job-hunting strategies.16 we can draw many lessons from it17 human nature does not change easily18 they recorded the life of ancient people in their poems19 we can know how much development we have made20 Past human experiences can be used to serve the present.Exercise Fifteen1 Disapproving2 Customer-appeal.3 advertisers4 alter its image5 Advertising and Manufacturers6 environmental pollution .7 Not all Accord models produced so far are on the list of recall.8 its low price but high quality9 dealer10 Defective Part to Be Replaced Free.11 he had become rich enough to enjoy the rest of his life without having to work12 people derive great satisfaction from the challenges of work13 deeply absorbed14 Fowler found working more enjoyable than vacationing.15 conquering tough work is a satisfying experience16 nobody knew that it would be a very popular book17 the Bible18 they thought slavery was good19 she witnessed the evils of the slavery system20 said it as a kind of joke。

江苏成人学位英语阅读理解问题答案整理附中文翻译自己翻译待补全

阅读理解1-1. In order to learn to be one’s true self1.according to the passage frist of all one mostobtain knowledge2.when you try to do something ,what matters isto carry it through to the end3.the end of learning should bemastery4.according---- another man success shouldspur us on to greater efforts5.the author implies(暗指)success depends not so much on natural ability as it does on effort1-2. Earthquakes1.most destruction brought and by earthquake is the result of the following EXCEPT the panic brought about by earthquakes2.this element of the unknown refers to the fact thatearthquakes may occur anywhere at any time3.NOT trueA worldwide earthquake warning network has notbeen put into use4.the author believe that the prediction of earthquakeis of some help5. it inferred last paragraph chiefly interested ingetting prepared and handling the possible destruction beforehand1-3. The accuracy of scientific1. the passage says that accuracy of scientific observation depends on timekeeping methods2.more precise3.Scientific research4.Atomic clocks will be important in space flight5.A Peacetime Use of the Atom1-4. In communities north of Denver1.A huge financial problem has arisen2.They pooled their effors to help solve it3.unthinkable4.To see if there was a deliberate cover-up of the problem5.keep people properly informed of the crisis5. Very high waves are destructive 练习2-11.rarely2.is liable to lessen3.influences the power of high waves4.variable5.A submarine commander navigating his vessel at a depth of 700 feet will not be affected by araging surface storm6. In Western countries…the installment plan （2012）练习2-21.More than 10 percent American families buy things on installments2.the buyer has to pay extra额外 money as interest 作为利息3.He will stop owning the item he has bought4.people develop a good abit of saving money5.ensure that people can pay for what they buy7. The idea of a fish 练习2-31.the torpe do’s electric cells have a shape with six sides2.to complete the circuit , you have to touch the fish in two places3.the mss of thefish decides the intensity of electric power it generates4.compared with those in he torpedo ,the working system of electric plates in the eel is more direct and efficien t5.Electric Fish8. Engineering students 练习2-41.intended to be a combination结合 of engineer and humanist人文2.broaden their horizons3.to be a technical genius专业天赋 with a wide vision 眼光4.unrealistic5.engineering and the liberal arts 文学主义9. The making of glass is a very old industry 练习3-11. one of the extraordinary qualities of glass is it can carrylight signals 玻璃的特殊用处是传播(光信号)2. before you can hear a message on the telephone using the system,light must first be changed into electrical signals and then into sound3. which of the following is not include ing the passagelight-wave communication has been forcivil use of about 30 years4. form the passage ,you can tell that people prefer glass fibre cables to copper cables,glass fibres are less expensive5. which of the following statements best expresses the main ides of passage最明确的主题是The ues of glass fibres to carry telephone messages is an interesting new development 光纤用来传播信号是一个吸引人的新进展10. Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writter 练习3-21. the passage is meant towarn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience2.what can be concluded(推断) form the passageThe chances for a writer to become successful are small 作家成功的机会很小3.why did the author begin to doubt(怀疑) himself after the first year of his writing career(生涯)He hadn’t seen a change for the better 没有一个好机会4. people who die wondering：what if Refers to thosewho regret(后悔) giving up their career halfway 后悔半途而废5. shawdowland in the last sentence(句子) refers tothe state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached 不确定的状态在做出最后决定之前有影响11. If it were only necessary to decide 练习3-31. according to the fist paragraph,the task of education is fairly complicated becausethe educators have to take care of both ordinary and gifted students 聪慧及不聪慧学生一起照顾2.the word defeat most probably meansbroken3. which of the following points is NOT included in passageIn order to teach effectively, educators are requested to lay emphasis on one particular field (为了教育有效，教育者必须在某个领域专长)4.it can inferred learn from the passage that sufficient attention should be given to basic knowledge5. the best title for this passage might be Balance in Education 教育平衡12. We all know that DNA 练习3-41. people in large area may possess the same DNA thread becauethey are beyond doubt of common ancestry 他们又不可否认的先祖2. the possible research of family trees is based on the fact thateach Individual carries a unique record of who he is and how he is related to others 每一个人都有一个独立的记录他及别人的关系3. the Molecular Genealogy Research Group is building a database for the purpose ofoffering assistance in working out genealogy-related problems家族关系问题提供帮助4. if two man suspected for some reason they have a common ancestorwe can find the truth from their genetic markers 从基因标记中找到真相5. which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passageAn adopted收养 child generally lacks缺乏 enough information to prove证明 his identity身份13. Cars of 2050 will travel Exercise 4-11. the author believes that cars of the futurewill use columns of air instead of wheels2. which of the following is true concerning the new carIt will be influenced by weather conditions被天气状况影响3. the car without wheels has been called a flying car becauseit travels a few inches above the ground4. where is a wheelless car LEATS fit to travelOver waterfalls5. wheelless cars willcreate new traffic problems14. To the Editor: Exercise 4-21. would an unemployed woman 65 years old with an income of 6000 on social security and 3000 in aid from her children qualify for exemption from rent increasesPossibly, but more information is needed2. when a landlord air-conditions an apartment buildinghe can then raise the tenant’s rent 提高租客的租金3. which of the following does NEW YORK city Provide to the landlords who do not increaserent for elderlyAn amount equal to the rent increases in tax exemptions4.Elderly tenants who qualify for exemptions from rent increases have nevertheless paid rent increase because their applications are not processed quickly 申请被处理不够快5.the word clarify is related to the wordclear15. In primitive societies sick 练习4-31.the word filthy most means dirty2.disgusting mixtures(令人讨厌的混料) were fed to the patientto cause the spirits discomfort 引起精神不适3. according to the passage the witch doctorfunctioned in curing some diseases 在一些疾病起作用4.when primitive people were cured it was actually a result ofreasons unknown to the witch doctor 巫医不知道原因5. which of the following statements is implied but no statedSuperstition迷性 is an ignorant person’s explanation of things he cannot understand 迷性就是人对自己的身体无知16. We find that bright children 练习4-41. in the passage mixed-ability teaching is approving 满意2. by held back the author mean prevented from advancing 提前预防3.the author argues that a teachers chief concern should be the development of the student 作者说服主要老师学生的发展total personality 全面发展4. which is NOT mentionedPupil also learn how to participate in teaching activities 小学生也学习怎么参加老师的活动5. the author purpose in writing this passage is toargue for teaching bright and not so bright children in the same class 把聪慧和不聪慧的学生放在一个班级17. Man’s first real inventio n…the wheel 练习5-11.the wheel is important thatboth B and C(all transportation depends on it ,every machine depends on it)2.the wheel is described（描述）as simple(简单)3.it was remarkable非凡f man to invent发明e wheel becausethere were no wheels in nature 轮子不是自然生成的4. the frist wheel might have beenslice（片） of log（圆木）5. the idea of making wheels might come fromrolling the dead body of an animal on logs 在动物尸体上滚动的木片18. There is no denying it: Boys think differently from girls （2012）练习5-21.the main idea of the passagethe brain differences between boys and girls 男孩女孩大脑有区别2. statements is trueFemale babies are more sensitive to a mother’s voice 对于母亲的声音雌性动物更敏感3.boys usually is good atmanipulating three-dimensional space 操纵三维空间4.nonverbal skills in grils brains can probably be found 非语言的技巧both A and B (in the right \lefe hemisphere)5. women are underrepresented in the profession of architecture because 女人在建筑类职业中为被充分代表their spatial sense is not so highly developed as men’s相对于男人空间意识不够发达19. Grandma Moses 练习5-31.best titleGrandma Moses:A Biographical（传记） Sketch（素描）2.·grandma moses began to paint(绘画) because she wanted tokeep active灵活3.it can be inferred from the passage thatMost of her pictures are concerned about有关 rural农村 life4.grandman m·spent most of her life farming 农耕5.spotted best be replaced（取代）noticed注意20. By 1970,tigers according to a World Wildlife Fund 练习5-41.the ultimate aim of project tiger is to 老虎工程的终极目标protect tigers from being killed2.Studies have shown thatthe tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described 老虎不像通常描述的是一个高效的猎人3.tiger territory（领地）expands as the tiger grows up 随着长大而扩张4.people are afraid that project tigerhas been carried too far5.the author seemsto have a matter-of-fact attitude实事求是 towards Project Tiger21. Languages are marvelously complex 练习6-11.the best title for the passage isOrgans of Culture 文化组成2.accroding to passage best way to learn a foreign language isto begin by learning its body language 开始学习身体语言3.according to passage，gestures arenon-verbal but nevertheless linguistic 非口头语言但是也是语言4.as many language as one speaks，so many lives one lives means“Life is richer and more interesting if one knows several languages”如果一个人懂多种语言生命是富有和有趣的5.the passage implyA language cannot function without its particular culture 一种语言离开了他特定的文化毫无作用22. In Washington D.C.,1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 练习6-21.the white house was be built in Washingtonbecause it was to be the nation’s capital city 因为他是国家首都2.the presidential palace was 总统的豪宅made of gray stone 用石头制造3.the president home and the city of the Washington wereplanned by the French 被法国人计划4.the original home of the president needed to be rebuilt 总统的旧住宅需要被重建because it had burned down during the war 因为在战争期间被烧毁5. the new presidential home was painted white to 新总统府被涂上白色cover the marks of fire 覆盖火焰的痕迹23. Sporting activites…hunting behavior 练习6-31.the author believes that sporting activitieshave actually developed from hunting 从打猎演化而来2.the author strongly suggests that 作家强烈暗示our forefathers changing into farmers was the result of social development 我们的先祖转变为农民是大自然发展的结果3.for over a million years our forefathers were basically 持续一百万年我们的先祖是co-operating hunters 自由猎人4.the word operation meanshunting5.the main idea of the passageSporting activities satisfy the desire of modern man to exercise hunting skills which his forefathers develop ed for survival满足现代人运动的技巧，是由先祖生存狩猎技巧发展而来24. Computers may one day 练习6-41.the word colossal means giant2.which of·is NOT TRUEThey could be launched into space directly 他们会被直接发射到太空3.the reflected sunlight could sweep slowly over the surface of the earth because the mirrors 反射的阳光缓慢掠过地球表面因为镜子could be made to adjust their angles 能够被调整角度4.the purpose for turning night into day is to 白天晚上都在回转目的是save energy and deal with emergencies 保持能源处理紧急事情5.the writer of the passagegive an objective account of the mirrors 给镜子一个客观描述25. Among all the changes…of women 练习7-11.the changes in the women have been brought about by女人被带来改变women’s participation in work 女人参加工作2.the picture is not perfect, becauseall of the above(a large number…higher field,men offer,society look…women)3.only a small number of women have entered male professions because 只有一小部分女人进入了男人的行当many women lack courage or necessary training 许多女人缺乏胆量或者必要的锻炼4.how does society view a woman success in her career 社会怎么看待一个女人的成功It has resulted from reasons other than her intelligence 这导致了比他智力强的其他原因5.the author attitude about womens situation can be described as 作者对女人的态度被描述为optimistic 乐观的26. Henry Ford was born in 1863 练习7-21.Henry Ford builta car with bicycle wheels 一辆自行车轮子的汽车2.Henry Ford dream wasto build a car many people would have enough money to buy 制造一辆大部分人有足够钱来买的汽车3.H . F started his own companyafter his car won an important race 在她的汽车赢得了一个重要的比赛4.F. first saw an assembly 议会at a meat-packing factory 在重要部分装配工厂5.Ford then understood that the assembly line wasa good way to build modern cars 一个生产现代汽车的好方法27. Oceanography has been defined 练习7-31.a business aspect2.the company which proposed to lay undersea cable3.to measure the depth of the two oceans4.challenged5.the beginning of oceanography28. Demands for…wildlife in Britain 练习7-41.certain species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe need protecting2.he has presenting the park with a diploma for its achievements3.certain areas of countryside should be left undisturbed by man4.should be regarded as a place where nature is protected5.most nature reserves set up today are mainly for human recreation29. Imagine reading…science experiment 练习8-11.whether it is moral to experiment on people without letting them know2.mixed3.Radioactive chemicals can cause bodily cells to grow wildly out of control4.require to protect people’s righ t not to be tested without permission5.favorable30. To many people,the world Hollywood 练习8-21.an area in Los Angeles and the movie business2.in Hollywood in19183.great art in movie history4.outside Hollywood5.footprints and autographs of movie stars31. Under the 1944 Act, primary and secondary （2012）练习8-31.Scotland had to be responsible for its secondary and primary education2.children under the age of 15 must go to school3.placed children into different secondary schools4.most children began to go into comprehensive schools after primary education5.it limited school enrollment to a certain district32. “…We are not about to enter the Information Age 练习8-41.70million2.one who has never learnt to read3.the urgency of computer education4.how to use computers5.Those who want to use computers should know how computers operate33. Many young people want to become pop stars 练习9-11.fail to reach the top2.is important to them3.buy the things they need4.travel around the country5.have quite a hard life34. It seems to shine unchangingly(Sun spot) 练习9-21.might have a strong influence on the weather patterns2.They are actually black holes in the sun3.thinks he has discovered a new possibility in the link between the sun spots and the weather on the Earth4.it is sure that the energy sent out by the sun will drop when more sun spots appear5.Magnetism and the Sun Spots35. If you want to stay young 练习9-31.why certain people age sooner than others2.Because they seldom sit down and have a good think3.Shrinking of our brains has nothing to do with our ages4.persons chosen to be studied in an experimentwyers36. The interview is an important 练习9-41.make yourself stand out as the right person for the job2.should not speak ill of him3.keep up your confidence4.when you have been offered the job5.to make your strengths understood37. The cowboy is the hero 练习10-11.courage and adventure2.to take care of cattle3.the railroad towns hundred miles away4.keeping an eye on cattle thieves5.they liked their way of life38. There are two kinds of memory:short-term and long-term 练习10-2 1.how students remember Englishvocabulary by short-term memory2.Henning gave a separate test on vocabulary to his students3.advanced students remember words by their meaning4.the student experimented on5.short-term memory39. Although no one is certain 练习10-31.continued migrating2.there were too many birds3.To test therelationship between daylight and migration4.longer days cause changes in the bodies of birds5.exact reasons for migration are not known40. Death comes quickly in the mountains 练习10-41.they fail to realize how dangerous avalanches can be2.typical of conditions resulting in avalanches3.the ice between different sections of snow melts4.measures are taken to prevent serious avalanches5.they stay on the offieially approved slopes41. About 70million Americans…lose weight 练习11-11.To work hard2.both A and B(they want to lookattractive/keep fit)3.Americans need losing weight4.diet books are not always effective5.there is not a sure way of losing weight as yet42. Washington Irving 练习11-21.a great writer who was successful in his own country and other parts in the world2.Irving’s work was not only popular, but also of high literary quality3.He spent very little time working as a lawyer4.Becaues his parents were not aristocratic5.It had almost no effect on his life43. Without a blood supply organs deteriorate 练习11-31.worsen2.brain is more delicate than most organs3.Kidney may be damaged when frozen to an extremely low degree4.Cornea5.keeps blood cells alive very long in subzero temperatures 44. When a consumer finds that an item 练习11-41.show some written proof of the purchase to the store2.the store manager3.explaining exactly what it wrong with the item4.meet the standard of5.how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item45. Modern mass-production methods 练习12-11.the price of the goods should drop2.increased demand led tomass production3petition among manufactuers4.independently of each other5.both A and B(as much as they like,better quality merchandise) 46. The translator must…target language 练习12-21.a language the translator is proficient in2.pay attention toother’s opinions3.get well acquainted with his subject4.keep pace with the times5.The ability to speak the languages he translates47. Normally a student must attend 练习12-31.122.to take a particular course in a different university3.their academic performance will affect their future careers4.such positions help them get better jobs5.keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activities48. Money laundering 练习12-41.the US Mafia2.global markets are liberalized and exchange controls are deregulated3.Owing to the constant effort all over the world,the phenomenon of money laundering has already dramatic ally decreased4.unreal5.It is thought that the key to putting an end to money laundering is banks’publicity49. After inventing dynamite…Alfred Nobel 练习13-11.19012.To recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity3.Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commermorate Nobel’s invention4.Science5.10350. In a society…United States or Canada 练习13-21.the United States is a country of multiculture2.Independent thinking adapts them to a disciplined society3.is the combination of Western and Oriental methods4.different educational systems reflect culture of the societies5.the differences in methods of education between Orient and West51. Dear would,Aboy starts school today 练习13-31.a mother2.the process of knowing this world3.devil4.break his faith5. optimistically52. If women are mercilessly exploited 练习13-41.by constantly changing the fashions in women’s chothing2.a waste of time3fort4.New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women5.men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion53. The producers of instant coffee 练习14-1(2013阅读理解)1.instant coffee should have a good market because of its obviousadvantages2.the reason why people resisted instant coffee3.fifty women4.hard-working woman drinking instant coffee5.Advertising does not always assure favorable sales results54. There are places in the world…much longer 练习14-21.Person who is 100 or more years old2.don’t have a placid state of mind3.their food are not as polluted as those in industrialized society4.there is no retirement age the aged must observe5.A large extended family55. If you’re finding it tough to land a job 练习14-31.a positive experience2.specific3.you can learn from them4.always keep an optimistic spirit5.Job-hunting strategies56. People who question or even…The poets 练习14-4（2013）1.we can draw many lessons from it2.human nature does not change easily3.they recorded the life of ancient people in their poems4.we can know how much development we have made5.Past human experiences can be used to serve the present57. One of the most authoritative voices 练习15-11.Disapproving2.Customer-appeal3.advertisers4.alter its image5.Advertising and Manufacturers58. Honda Motor Co., Japan’s练习15-21.environmental pollution2.Not all Accord models produced so far areon the list of recall3.its low price but high quality4.dealer5.Defective Part to Be Replaced Free59. Would you quit your Job…money练习15-31.he had become rich enough to enjoy the rest of his lifewithout having to work2.people derive great satisfaction from the challenges of work3.deeply absorbed4.Fowler found working more enjoyable than vacationing5.conquering tough work is a satisfying experience60. Harriet Beecher Stowe…Uncle To m’s Cabin 练习15-41.nobody knew that it would be a very popular book2.the Bible3.they thought slavery was good4.she witnessed the evils of the slavery system5.said it as a kind of joke。

成人高考学位英语试题附答案和解析(1)(最新整理)

一、完成对话(1-10)1.J une: Do you think it's going to rain over the weekend?Judy: .A.I don't believeB.I don't believe itC.I believe not soD.I believe not[答案]D【精析】表达“我相信不会……”时，not 不能提前，如"I am afraid not"，因而排除选项 A、B，选项 C 中的"so"多余，因此只能选 D。

2.R ob: How could you say that?Bert: , I didn't mean to hurt you.A.That's all rightB.I won't regretC.I'm really sorryD.Excuse me[答案]C【精析】回答中说：“我原不想伤害你。

”说明前面一句应该是表达抱歉的用语，因而选择C。

而选项A(没关系)用于回答别人的道歉或感谢;选项D 用于打扰别人时。

3.Jimmy: May I speak to John?Tony: John! You are wanted on the telephone.A.I am Mary.B.My name is Mary.C.Do you know Mary?D.This is Mary speaking.[答案]D【精析】电话用语。

在电话中介绍自己时，不用"I am"或"my name is"，而用"this is…"，故选 D。

4.H elen: Sir, I didn't quite hear you.David: I said that nobody but one had got a full mark in the tests.A.May I ask you a question?B.I am sorry,C.I beg your Pardon,D.I must say "no" to you,[答案]C【精析】"I didn’t quite hear you."意为：“我没有听清楚你说的话。

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成人本科学位英语阅读训练1Save Your Big PoundsGreat books at big, big savings.Yes! That’s what you get with this big-value introduction to World Books. Choose any four of the books shown here from as little as 25p each, plus a total of $ 1.95 towards postage and packing and you could save as much as $ 97 on the publisher’s prices.A great deal more for a whole lot less!With World Books you’ll go on saving $$$s as a member. Each month your free magazine is packed with popular books at huge savings. The Editor’s Choice is often HALF the publisher’s price, and it’s always a best seller by a top author. There are also dozens of other super books --- fact and fiction --- at never less than 25 per cent off publisher’s price, sometimes up to as much as 50 per cent. Gr eat choice … great authors … and savings all the way.With World Books You are spoilt for choice. All today’s favorite authors, all their biggest bestsellers. The latest on cookery, gardening and other popular hobbies. Books to entertain your children, and to help older ones with their homework and school project. Atlases, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Books full of timesaving, money saving tips. And many more… all at savings you’ll find very hard to beat!In return for your great introductory savings and the big discounts you’ll enjoy as a member, all we ask is that you choose at least one book a month during your first sis months. After, it’s up to you how many, or how few, you choose.See the books at home but send no money now.Pick your introductory books and write their numbers in the boxes on the coupon.（优惠券）But please don’t send any money now. Look at the books at home first and see for yourself the value you’re getting!46. The passage is an advertisement for _____.A. a publishing companyB. a mail order clubC. a city libraryD. a street book store47. One of the many features of World Books is ____.A. discounts are often 80 per cent.B. There are more benefits the longer you belong to the clubC. You have chances to win large pricesD. You get a free magazine48. World Books seems to appeal mostly to ____.A. average familiesB. science fiction loversC. people with academic interestsD. such people as pop singers or baseball fans49. First year members of World Books _____.A. have to buy books each monthB. must buy more than six books in the yearC. are entitles to a number of free booksD. have to buy a minimum number of books50. How can members receive their special offer?A. By competing a printed form.B. By writing an application letter to World BooksC. By filling your coupons into boxes.D. By sending a personal checks.答案及分析：1. B分析：该题考察考生推理判断的能力。

原文中有种种迹象表明World Book是一个邮购书的俱乐部。

如：第二段提到了…plus a total of $1.95 towards postage and packing…我们知道postage(邮资)和packing(包裹)都是邮寄物品时才用到的词。

从第三段的第二句话也可以看出来。

2. D分析：此题考察的是细节。

答案就在上题中提到的第三段第二句话。

另外也可以用排除法：A提到了折扣，课文提到的是never less than 25 per cent,并不是选项中的often 80%. B, C都没有在文中提及，注意识别这类干扰项。

3. A分析：此题考察考生判断推理的能力。

大家可以看第五段第三句，这句话中提到：the lasted on cookery, gardening, and other popular hobbies,从这句话可以推断一般的家庭会对这些书籍感兴趣。

4. D分析：此题有一定的难度。

我们采取排除法。

A 的错误之处在于并不是每个月，而是千半年的每个月；B这种情况不一定，假设前半年每个月至少买一本书（all we ask is that you choose at least one book a month during your first six months）,有可能以后每个月都不买（after, it’s up to you how many, or how few, you choose）,也就是说不买也是允许的，如果是这种情况，这一年买的书就不是more than 6了；D属于典型的无中生有的干扰项，文中并未提及。

所以D是正确选项。

意思是：World Book的会员在第一年一定要买够最低限度的书。

5. B分析：这又是一个细节题。

从最后一段第一句可以找到答案。

成人本科学位英语阅读训练2Fighting Against WaterFor centuries Dutch engineers have been fighting a war against water. Their main enemy is the sea. A large part if the country is below sea level. In fact, Holland is also called the “Netherlands” which means “low land.” Very tall and strong walls, called dykes, have built to keep out the sea. But in very rough weather the seamay suddenly burst through a dyke. Great damage can be caused by floods when this happens.Three large rivers are also part of the problem. These rivers are the Rhine, the Maas and the Scheldt. They flow through Holland into the North Sea. They have cut many passages across the country. At low tides, the rivers flow into the sea as usual. But at high tide, the sea can flow into the rivers! This is because the land is so low.The battles against the water never end, but they have made Holland a bigger and bigger country. In order to prevent floods, the engineers take, or reclaim, land that was under water. The Dutch have been reclaiming land for seven hundred years.Land is usually reclaimed from a passage between islands. Two dykes are built across the passage, so they block the water between them. Then the engineers dig long canals and pump the water into them. At low tide, the canals empty the water into the sea.Because the land is so low, water from the sea and rivers can rise up through the ground. For this reason, the pumps continue working even the land has been drained (that is, when the water has been pumped away). The dykes contain gates, and through these the water is pumped out. In many parts of Holland, pumps must be working all the time. If they stopped, there will be very bad floods.A piece of reclaimed land is called polder, and Holland has thousands of polders. Some are very large, but others are quite small. There are farms on many of the polders. Corn and other crops grow well on the drained land, and it gives good grass for cattle. Many small towns and villages stand on polders. Even Amsterdam’s great a irport, Schiphol, was built on reclaimed land. This land used to be under the old Lake Haarlem.1. Water is the main threat to Holland because ____.A. the sea is too roughB. the land is lower than the seaC. the high and strong dykes can not keep the floods outD. the weather is too rough2. “Netherlands” means ____.A. high landB. land of waterC. low landD. land of dykes3. Holland is threatened not only by the sea, but also by ____.A. the floods from broken dykesB. the three riversC. the sea tidesD. many passages the three rivers have cut across the country4. The Holland claim land from the sea in order to ____.A. prevent floodsB. make their country largerC. make their country more beautifulD. have more farmland5. If pumps stop working there will be very floods because _____.A. the water will run back at high tideB. the sea may break the dykes in rough weatherC. the battle against water will never endD. the land is too low and water can rise up through the drained land6. The word “polder” means ____.A. a piece of newly-claimed landB. a small islandC. a newly built dykeD. a long canal内容提示与分析：本文主要介绍了荷兰人与洪涝灾害斗争的情况。