第一节：阅读理解 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各项的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. In fact, earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. They often happen near mountains. During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack（断裂）open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes whole villages or cities are destroyed. Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show“earthquake belts（带）”. In these belts, it’s possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we can build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. In the future, scientists will be able to predict（预报） exactly when and where can earthquake will happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it. 56.It is said a large number of earthquakes often happen . A. next to mountains B. in the day time C. on land D. at night 57. A map showing the earthquake belts will tell people . A. what kind of house to build B. what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake C. where earthquakes may happen D. how to keep themselves safe during an earthquake 58.In the future we’ll be no longer so afraid of an earthquake . A. because of a map showing the“earthquake belts” B. because we can guess the date and place of an earthquake C. as scientists will know what to do and how to do it D. both B and C 59. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. A Scientist and an Earthquake B. An Earthquake C. How to Fight against Earthquake D. Earthquakes Today and Tomorrow
B Fred and Mike were born in the same town and studied in the same school. The year before last they finished middle school and joined the army. And they are in the same company now. they always help each other and play together. One afternoon it was very hot. Fred and Mike obtained permission（获准）to take their weekend in the city. They were both very happy and left their company quickly. They saw an interesting film and then went into a bar. They drank too much to stand and they were taken out of the bar and they got to the bank of the river and the water almost washed them away. Just then a general was passing there. He told his men to save the young men and took them to their company. “Go to change your wet clothes, ” the general said angrily. “But you must hand your papers of the holidays to me first. I won’t give them back to you until they are dry.” A week passed. Fred and Mike wanted to take their weekend again. They came to the general to ask for their papers. But the general wasn’t in. They saw their papers were in a basin which was full of water! 60. Fred and Mike are both . A. policemen B. soldiers C. generals D. clerks 61.Fred and Mike often help each other because . A. they studied in the same school B. they were born in the same town C. both of them like drinking D. they are good friends 62.The general became angry because . A. the two young men had drunk too much in the city B. the two young men weren’t polite to him at all C. he didn’t know if they had asked for leave D. the two young men didn’t thank him 63.The word“papers”in the story means in Chinese. A. 纸张 B. 试卷 C. 证件 D. 纸币 64.The general put their papers in the water because . A. there was no place to keep them B. he didn’t know where to put them C. he was careless and forgot to give them back to the young men D. he wanted the two young men to take the next weekend in the company
C 24, station Road, Hallham Dear Aunt Mary, Jane and I were very sorry to hear that Uncle John died last Thursday. Mother and Father stayed with us on Saturday and Sunday, and they told us the sad news. We knew that Uncle John was not well, of course, and the cold weather that we have had for the past few weeks has not helped him to get better; but the news came as a very unpleasant surprise, all the same. We were most unhappy that we could not come and see you both ten days ago, on Uncle John’s birthday. Mother told Jane and I shall always remember him. He was a good man, who was never too busy to read to us, play with us, and listen to the stories about all the silly things we did when we were young. He was the kind of uncle every child loves to have. We shall be at the church on Friday, and of course hope to see you again at Christmas, with all the rest of the family. With love and best wishes Robert and Jane 65.Robert is writing to Aunt Mary to . A. tell her about his mother and father B. wish uncle John a happy birthday C. say that he is sorry that Uncle John has died D. hope that Uncle John gets well again soon 66.The cold weather of the past few weeks . A. was sad news for everybody in the family B. came as an unpleasant surprise C. did not help Uncle John get better D. was better for Uncle John than hot weather 67.Robert and Jane will remember Uncle John as . A. a funny old man B. an old man as he was on his birthday C. a man who was always laughing and full of life D. a man who was unhappy and unwell 68. Robert and Jane hope to see Aunt Mary again . A.&n
