Ⅳ 阅读理解(每小题1分，计20分)

阅读A，B，C三篇材料，然后从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

You want to know about my staying in America. right? Well. to tell you the truth. it is really an eye-opening experience to study here.

In China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade.  However. I didn't know how different textbook English could be from everyday English until I came to Hotehkiss School, Connecticut.

When I first studied English, I was told to say."I am fine" when people say "How are you?" But in the US, I found that people say. "I am good" or "I’m tired".

One day, someone greeted me with "What's up?" It made me confused. I thought  for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.   Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures.

To my surprise. US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan.However. in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or "whiter".

I was also surprised by how hardworking US students are.

In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard and that's it. But here, a "'good" student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.

The kids here are so talented. I am starting to be sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.

(  )51. According to the writer, textbook English is ______ everyday English.       A. quite different from     B. the same as

C. more difficult than      D. easier than

(  )52. What does the word "'confused" in the fourth paragraph mean in Chinese?

A. 困惑  B. 憧憬      C. 悲伤     D.后悔

(  )53. A good US student spends his / her time ______.

A. only in doing homework       B. only on sports or music

C. only in working for the public

D. on studies, sports or music and public work

(  )54. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The writer is now in US.

B. American girls love to have white skin.

C. US students are talented and hard working.

D. The writer regrets that he gave up playing the piano.

(  )55. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. My Own Travel in the US      B. My Studying in the US

C. My Opinion about the US      D. My Friends in the US

B

We wanted you!

Wanted: Do you want a busy and exciting job? Are you good at talking with people? Do you like to write stories? Do you want to work for a TV station? If your answer is “Yes”, then we want you as a(an)________.

Please call John at 4223--6577

(  )56. They are looking for              .

A. a teacher   B. a reporter     C. an actor      D. a driver

(  )57. Where can we read this ?

A. In a picture.   B. In a dictionary.    C. In a newspaper D. In a story book.

(  )58If you want to get the job, you may call_____.

A. John at 4233-6577  B. Jim at 4223-6577  C. John at 4223-6577 D. Jim at 4223-5677

(  )59.You should _____ if you want to get the job.

A. be good at talking with people  B. like to write stories

C. like to work for a bus station   D. Both A and B

(  )60This is a(an)_____.

A. story  B. article C. novel  D. ad

C

When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very anxious. The shop owner, Ernie, jumped out of his seat to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first customer of the day.

“Good morning, sir!” Ernie said, “What can I help you with?”

“Well, I…. “ Kyle started to say.

“Wait, don't tell me,” Ernie stopped him. “You're looking for a …a little dog… for your daughter's birthday, Right? “

“Not really, I just …. “

Ernie didn't let him finish. “Ah, I've got it. You just moved to a new office, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice fish bowls over here. “

“In fact, I…” Kyle was starting to look very nervous and strange.

“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this lovely one with long, white hair. She's looking at you.     She's thinking, 'Take me home. Take me home. ' Would you like some cat food and toys, too?”

“No, thank you,” Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a terrible look on his face. “Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs.”

“What do you want, then?” Ernie asked.

Kyle looked like he was going to cry. “I just want to know if I can use your toilet!” he said at last.

(  )61. Which is TRUE about Ernie's Pet World?

A. It has many workers.     B. Kyle goes there often.

C. It sells school things.     D. Ernie is the owner of the shop.

(  )62. What kind of person is Ernie?

A. Very lazy.   B. Rather shy.     C. Over warm-hearted.      D. Not friendly.

(  )63. Kyle went into the Ernie's Pet World to           .

A. buy a little dog     B. take fish home

C. meet the shop owner    D. look for a washroom

(  )64. What does the underlined word "anxious" mean in Chinese?

A. 焦急的   B. 兴奋的   C. 生气的   D. 失望的

(  )65. What is the best title of the story?

A. Kyle and Ernie       B. Pet or Toilet

C. A Pet Lover          D. A Busy Pet Shop

D

Fire can help people in many ways. But it can also be very harmful. Fire can make water hot and house warm, give light and cook food. But fire can burn (燃烧) things, too. It can make trees, houses, animals and other things catch fire (起火). If some people can't run away from fire, it can kill them. This happens in every country every year.

Sometimes big fire can burn forests. A month ago, a large forest fire broke out in Yunnan Province. It lasted nearly half a month. The forest in Heilongjiang Province and the grassland in Inner Mongolia caught fire in May, 2006. After more than ten days' fight, over 30,000 people and soldiers put out (扑灭) the fire at last.

Nobody knows clearly when people began to make fire, but there are many interesting stories about the first time a man or a woman started a fire. One story from Australia tells about a man who went to the sun and brought fire down a long time ago. Today people know how to make a fire with matches (火柴). Children sometimes like to play with them. But matches can be very dangerous. The match can burn a piece of paper and then it can burn a house. A small fire can become a big fire, and destroy many things. Fire kills many people every year. So you must be careful with fire.