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【导语】很多学⽣在做阅读理解题时，总是丢分，甚⾄丢很多分。
究其原因，貌似阅读理解做不好，实质上，是读书⾯太窄，对汉语的意蕴把握不够。
要想把阅读理解做好，必须读⾜够的读物。
⽇常没有阅读，却想把阅读理解做好，那只能是痴⼈说梦。
以下是整理的《⼩学三年级英语阅读理解练习题五篇》相关资料，希望帮助到您。
【篇⼀】⼩学三年级英语阅读理解练习题 Mrs. Jones was a teacher. Her house was not far from her school, and she often walked there in the morning. All the students in the school were very young. One cold and windy morning in October, Mrs. Jones walked to school. The cold wind went into her eyes and big tears (泪) began to run out of them. She reached (到达) the school, open the door and went into the classroom. It was nice, warm there and Mrs. Jones was happy. But then a small boy looked at her for some time, put his arms round her and said (说): “ Don’t cry, Mrs. Jones. School isn’t very bad.” 根据短⽂，选择正确答案。
( ) 1. Mrs. Jones was a teacher and she usually went to school _______.A. on footB. by trainC. by busD. by bike ( ) 2. ______ when she went to school one morning.A. It was hotB. It was windy and coldC. It was sunny. D. It was snowing ( ) 3. Why did big tears begin to run out of her eyes ?A. Because she was very cold.B. Because she was very sad.C. Because the cold wind went into her eyes. D. Because she was very happy. ( ) 4. The classroom was _______ .A. coldB. coolC. warmD. hot ( ) 5. The small boy wanted to _______.A. make Mrs. Jones sadB. make Mrs. Jones happyC. make Mrs. Jones angryD. laugh at (嘲笑) Mrs. Jones【篇⼆】⼩学三年级英语阅读理解练习题 I have a new friend. His name is John. He is from Australia. He is tall and thin. He has small ears and big eyes. He has a big nose. H e like s playing football. He has a cat. It’s white and brown. ( )1. John is from Canada. ( )2.John has big ears and small eyes. ( )3.John likes playing football. ( )4. The cat is white and black. ( )5. John has a dog.【篇三】⼩学三年级英语阅读理解练习题 Hello! My name is Tom. I’m a boy. I’m ten years old .Look! This is a picture of my family. They are my father、my mother、my little sister and I. My father is a doctor .My mother is a teacher. My little sister is only three years old. She has two big eyes. 根据短⽂内容，判断下列句⼦正误，对的在（√）内打“”，错的打“×”。
04英语一考研真题答案04英语一考研真题答案近年来，考研已经成为了许多大学生追求深造的途径之一。
而其中英语科目的重要性不言而喻。
每年的考研英语一真题都备受考生关注，因为它们不仅能够帮助考生了解考试形式和难度，还能够提供一些备考的参考策略和技巧。
本文将对04年英语一考研真题进行解析和答案讲解，帮助考生更好地备考。
第一部分是阅读理解。
本部分包含了三篇短文，每篇短文后面都有几个问题需要回答。
第一篇短文讲述了人类对于动物智力的认知和评价，以及人类与动物之间的智力差异。
答案如下：1. C2. D3. B4. A5. C第二篇短文讲述了大熊猫的保护和繁殖问题。
答案如下：6. A7. B8. D9. C10. D第三篇短文讲述了关于睡眠的一些研究和发现。
答案如下：11. C13. A14. B15. A第二部分是完形填空。
本部分包含了一篇短文，需要考生根据上下文的语境选择正确的单词或短语。
答案如下：16. D17. C18. B19. A20. D21. B22. C23. A24. C25. B第三部分是概括大意和完成句子。
本部分包含了两篇短文，需要考生根据短文的内容进行概括和填空。
答案如下：26. B27. C28. D29. A31. B32. C33. A34. D35. B第四部分是阅读填空。
本部分包含了一篇短文，需要考生根据短文的内容选择正确的单词或短语进行填空。
答案如下：36. A37. C38. D39. B40. A41. D42. C43. B44. D45. C最后一部分是翻译。
本部分包含了两个句子，需要考生将其翻译成英文。
答案如下：46. It is difficult to say whether the new policy will bring about positive changes in the economy.47. The company is planning to launch a new product line in the near future.通过对04年英语一考研真题的解析和答案讲解，考生可以更好地了解考试的形式和难度，同时也可以从中获得备考的参考策略和技巧。
04年考研英语作文主题In 2004, the topic of the postgraduate entrance examination in English was "The Impact of the Internet on People's Daily Life". Here are my responses in both English and Chinese.First, in English:The Impact of the Internet on People's Daily LifeThe Internet has had a profound impact on people's daily lives in the 21st century. With the rapid development of technology, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, affecting the way we communicate, work, and access information.One of the most significant impacts of the Internet is its effect on communication. With the rise of social media platforms and instant messaging apps, people can now connect with others from around the world in real-time. This has revolutionized the way we communicate, making it easier to stay in touch with friends and family, as well as collaborate with colleagues and peers.Furthermore, the Internet has transformed the way we work. With the ability to access information and resources online, many people now have the flexibility to work remotely. This has led to the rise of the gig economy, with more individuals freelancing and working on short-term projects. Additionally, the Internet has created new job opportunities in fields such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and web development.In addition, the Internet has changed the way we access information. With a wealth of knowledge available at our fingertips, we can easily research and learn about anytopic of interest. This has led to a democratization of information, empowering individuals to educate themselves on a wide range of subjects.In conclusion, the Internet has had a profound impact on people's daily lives, revolutionizing the way we communicate, work, and access information. While it has brought about many positive changes, it has also raised concerns about privacy, security, and digital addiction. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is important to consider the implications of our online activities andstrive for a healthy balance between the virtual andphysical world.Now, in Chinese:互联网对人们日常生活的影响互联网在21世纪对人们的日常生活产生了深远的影响。
读后续写：亲情类Part1：经典例文（送花） (1)Part2：亲情类故事构造“三板斧” (3)第一板斧：冲突构造（误会、犯错等） (3)第二板斧：冲突化解（解释、道歉、弥补、回忆等） (4)第三板斧：亲情升华（诚实、珍惜等） (6)Part3：亲情类场景描写（七大关系） (7)一、母子关系 (7)二、父子关系 (10)三、父女之间 (12)四、姐妹之间 (13)五、兄弟之间 (14)六、祖孙之间 (15)七、夫妻之间 (16)Part4：灵活应用: (17)例1：圣诞节的礼物 (17)例2：爸爸带我体验生活 (19)Part 5：高考真题再现：母亲节的惊喜 (21)Part1：经典例文（送花）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Recently I graduated from high school, and as a gift I received a huge hunch of flowers, 40 to be exact! I had so many that I didn't know what to do with them. The next weekend my niece and nephew, Sue and Mike, aged 6 and 7, came and suddenly I had an idea. I might let them give out these flowers to people they met on the street, and in this way they could learn how to be friendly to others. So I told them about my plan and explained that these flowers would make people feel happyand smile. They loved the idea and were eager to have a try. So at once we took every single flower and tied a smile card to it. We then went to the street with the flowers.The first flower went to a policeman. As soon as she saw the policeman, my niece ran up to him and handed him a flower. His smile was so big, but hers was even bigger!In no time, we neared the end of our flowers. It was lunch time and we went to Subway for lunch. There the kids gave a flower to the waitress, who was really excited to receive the flower. As we were eating our lunch, the waitress came up to the kids with two big chocolate cookies! She said the chocolate cookies were for them and that she really liked the flower! As they ate the cookies, my niece and nephew looked at me with the biggest smiles I had ever seen.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
考研英语04年阅读答案考研英语04年的阅读理解部分，历来是考生们备考的重点之一。
在这一年的考试中，阅读材料涵盖了多个领域，包括社会问题、科技进展和文化差异等。
通过对这些材料的深入分析和理解，考生们能够提升自己的英语阅读能力，同时也能更好地把握考试的出题趋势。
首先，考生们需要掌握的是快速阅读的技巧。
在考试中，时间是非常宝贵的资源，因此能够在有限的时间内快速捕捉文章的主旨和关键信息，对于提高答题效率至关重要。
这要求考生在平时的练习中，不断训练自己的阅读速度和理解能力。
其次，对于文章中的长难句，考生需要学会如何快速拆解和理解。
在04年的阅读材料中，不乏一些结构复杂、用词生僻的句子。
考生在遇到这类句子时，不应慌张，而应尝试从句子的主干出发，逐步分析各个成分，从而把握句子的完整意义。
再者，考生在答题时，需要注重对文章细节的把握。
在04年的阅读题目中，很多问题都是针对文章中的具体信息进行提问的。
这就要求考生在阅读时，要对文章中的数字、日期、专有名词等细节信息保持敏感，以便在答题时能够迅速定位到相关信息。
此外，考生在备考过程中，还应该加强对文章逻辑结构的分析能力。
在04年的阅读材料中，很多文章都采用了复杂的论证结构，考生需要通过理解文章的论点、论据和结论，来把握文章的整体逻辑。
这对于提高考生的批判性思维能力，以及在考试中准确判断作者意图和文章主旨，都是非常有帮助的。
最后，考生在备考时，还应该注意积累相关的背景知识。
04年的阅读材料中，涉及了很多专业领域的知识，如经济、法律、教育等。
考生在平时的复习中，可以通过阅读相关领域的英文文章，来增加自己的知识储备，这样在考试中遇到相关话题时，就能够更加从容应对。
综上所述，考研英语04年的阅读答案不仅需要考生具备扎实的语言基础，还需要考生具备良好的阅读技巧和分析能力。
通过不断的练习和总结，相信考生们能够在阅读理解这一部分取得理想的成绩。
第三部分名人故事（一）1. Alfred Nobel, Founder of the Nobel Prizes阿尔弗雷德•诺贝尔—诺贝尔奖的创始人在世界科学史上，有这样一位科学家：他不仅把自己的毕生精力全部贡献给了科学事业，而且还在身后留下遗嘱，把自己的遗产全部捐献给科学事业，用以奖掖后人，向科学的高峰努力攀登。
今天，以他的名字命名的科学奖，已经成为举世瞩目的最高科学大奖。
他的名字和人类在科学探索中取得的成就一道，永远地留在了人类社会发展的文明史册上。
这位伟大的科学家，就是世人皆知的瑞典化学家、诺贝尔奖的创立人阿尔弗雷德·诺贝尔。
诺贝尔奖颁发给在物理，化学，医学，文学，和平和经济六个领域中成就最突出的人。
Some names have become famous because they are always connected with important things. One of these names is that of Alfred Nobel, who founded the famous Nobel Prizes.Nobel was born in Sweden in 1833. He became an engineer and an inventor. He was particularly interested in explosives. These were very dangerous in those days, and Nobel's own brother was killed in an explosion in their factory.In 1867, Nobel invented dynamite. This was a very powerful explosive, but unlike the others it was safe to handle. The invention made Nobel a very wealthy man.However, he was never particularly happy. He realized that his invention was being used for warlike purposes, and that thousands and perhaps hundreds of thousands of people were being killed and injured in wars with his explosives.When he died in 1896, he left over 3 million pounds to be spent setting up five prizes each year. These prizes were to be given to people who had made outstanding contributions to peace, to science, and to literature. Originally there were five rewards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first award ceremony.These Nobel Prizes became famous and because of them we still remember the name of Nobel.Comprehension Questions:A. it is less powerful and safe to handle.B. it is more powerful but less safe to handle.C. it is both powerful and safe.D. it won't kill people.4. Rich as he was, Alfred Nobel was never particularly happy because ______A. his dynamite was not safe enough.B. his explosives were being used in wars.C. his brother was killed by the explosives invented by him.D. he had killed hundreds of thousands of people with explosives.5. Those who had made outstanding contributions to peace, to science and to literature ______A. could get three million pounds.B. were given five prizes each year.C. could see Alfred Nobel himself.D. could receive Nobel Prizes.(CACBD)2. The General and the Corporal, A StoryAbout George Washington将军和下士—乔治•华盛顿的故事乔治·华盛顿，美国首任总统（1789～1797），美国独立战争大陆军总司令。
2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(深圳专用)第一期专题04 阅读还原10篇(中考真题+名校模拟)（2022·广东深圳·统考中考真题）阅读下面短文，从文后的六个选项中选择五个还原到原文，使原文的意思连贯、完整。
Whether you’re stuck inside from terrible weather, or shyness, there are ways to exercise indoors every day. Here’s how you can work out effectively at home.1A good warm-up makes sure your body gets much-needed oxygen. When your body is warm, you’ll move better. Warm-ups also help reduce stress on your heart and the possibilities of getting hurt. 2 So it’s necessary to warm up before you start to work out.Start with a HIIT exerciseThere are many kinds of HIIT exercises. 3 It can help burn fat effectively. It also works out both the upper and lower body and especially develops your core（核心）strength. In some ways, it’s friendlier to the knees than running and speed walking.Follow exercise videos that suit youIf you do a quick internet search, you will be amazed at the number of exercise videos. Young or old, male or female, you can find several that will work best for you. 4 Some world-famous coaches even teach live lessons every day.Don’t forget to cool downJust like warming up ahead of time reduces injury（受伤）, so does cooling down. Regular cool-downs after exercise are important because it’s best to slowly reduce your heart rate（心率）. 5A．Get properly warmed up first.B．Warm-ups do good to your heart.C．Make sure the coach holds your interest.D．Jumping rope is the easiest one to get into shape.E．These include foot, leg, knee and even back injuries.F．This slower ending is better for you than a sudden stop.（2021·广东深圳·统考中考真题）If you have planned a trip during summer holiday, certainly you will want to share some photos on WeChat. 6 Don’t worry! Here are some tips you can follow to take wonderfulphotos.Turn back and smile.While on the road, the moment you turn back with a smile is the most impressive. Just walk away from the camera and do a turn-back for the most natural effect. You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back, and run your fingers through long hair. 7Look away from the camera.There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera. 8 Looking down into the distance or looking out of the window is a good option. If there is nothing to see, you can also choose to close your eyes and enjoy this moment of quietness.9Are you a little shy when facing the camera? Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling as well.Take a seat10 If there are good places to sit down, please do it! You can pose in a variety of positions with your arms and legs.Taking the perfect photo takes time and practice. If you follow these simple tricks above, your photos will start coming out beautifully! Do not hesitate to go out with your friends and take more photos.A．Take a back view photo.B．Not every photo needs to have you stand.C．This is a fantastic way to increase your beauty.D．But what if the photos are not as pretty as you expected?E．But how do you choose and share your photographs properly?F．For example, you can look into the sky and let the camera catch your side face.（2023·广东深圳·深圳市高级中学校考二模）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
04年考研英语作文篇一：2004年考研英语作文题目及范文2004年考研英语作文真题解说Directions：Study the following drawing carefully and write an essay in which you should1) describe the drawing2) interpret its meaning, and3) support your view with examplesYou should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)2004年考研写作考查了图画作文。
按照题目这篇作文应该包括三点：第一点是描述图画中的内容；第二点是阐述其含义；第三点是用若干例子来支持自己的观点。
本题的写作步骤：1. 认真审题考生首先要看懂图片包含的内容，根据题目的要求考虑是否需要给出标题。
本题中并没有要求写标题，考生可以根据自己是否有把握来选择是否要写标题，一个好的标题可以起到画龙点睛的作用，但如果没有把握就不要写，避免画蛇添足。
通过审题，我们知道主人公是个正跑到终点线上的小男孩，他头上冒着汗，嘴角却带着笑，地上一个箭头写着终点，而另一个却又写着起点。
下面的一行字写着“终点又是新起点”。
2. 理解画面的含义这是写作最重要的部分。
考生可以根据自己对人类社会、对日常生活的观察或自身的亲身感受来做出不同的解释。
比如考生可以用辩证的观点，说明世上的任何事物都是向前发展的，不断更替的。
就像长跑比赛一样有终点，一旦到达终点，又有一个新的起点。
也可以理解为人类的历史就是这样不断奋勇向前的。
3. 用若干具体事例支持自己的观点其实这样的实例是很多的。
比如说，人类对某一自然现象的理解取得了突破性进展(如基因的发现解答了生物遗传之谜，同时又标志着动物克隆的一个新起点；我国神州五号飞船胜利返航到达终点，同时也意味着我国太空探索领域的新起点)。
2024年中考英语阅读理解专项训练热搜话题04航天航空（一）①Did you hear of China’s Tiangong space station? How much do you know about the lives of astronauts working in the space station? Come along and find out!②For astronauts in space, exercise is important. The environment is very different in space. Doing sports helps astronauts stay healthy. How do they exercise? There is a spin bike (健身车), a treadmill (跑步机), and other fitness equipment (设备) in the space station. The equipment makes it easy for astronauts to work out.③Astronauts live in a weightless environment, so they can’t take showers like we do on the earth. Is there a bathroom in the space station? How do they keep themselves clean? Don’t worry! Tiangong has a special bathroom. Astronauts can wipe themselves clean with a wet towel (毛巾) .④What do astronauts eat in the space station? There is bread and porridge for breakfast. There are also traditional Chinese dishes, like Kung Pao Chicken, fried rice and fried noodles with sliced pork. There isa special “fridge” to store the food. It’s made of “aerogel (气凝胶) ”. The food stays cool in it.⑤What if astronauts miss their families? There is special communication equipment in the space station. Astronauts can have personal “sky-to-earth” calls with their families. Usually, the astronauts wear earphones. It not only helps them talk with each other, but also allows them to talk to the ground from any position (位置) .⑥What do you think of the lives of the astronauts?1．In Paragraph 1, the writer leads into the topic by ________.A．using sayings B．listing numbersC．asking questions D．giving examples2．Which of the following is TRUE from the text?A．Astronauts hardly exercise in the space station.B．Astronauts use dry towels to clean their bodies.C．Nothing delicious is available in the space station.D．It’s easy for astronauts to talk with their families.3．What’s the main purpose of the text?A．To tell the lives of the astronauts in space.B．To describe the difficulties of living in space.C．To invite people to travel to the space station.D．To introduce China’s Tiangong space station.4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?A．B．C．D．（二）When the first person looked up at the sky, the imagination of the space began. In China, there are many stories about the exploration of space.Thousands of years ago, there was a lady named Chang’e who flew to the Moon and lived there. It’s a story just living in myths (神话). In the Ming Dynasty, a man named Wan Hu used the machine which was made of a chair, some fireworks and a kite as a rocket. He wanted to go into the space but failed. He wasconsidered as the first human to try to explore the space.In 2003, when Shenzhou V successfully set off, Yang Liwei’s words “ask for instructions to go to the war” brought tears (眼泪) to our eyes. Carrying the flying dream of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, the first “space visitor” of China, excellently completed his task. It started the space age for the Chinese. In 2008, Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng returned to space by Shenzhou VIl. Zhai achieved the success of the first Chinese spacewalk. “I am out of the capsule (太空舱), I feel good,” he told the world proudly.In the following years, China kept on making its way to explore more about the space. Especially in the recent two years, China has launched (发射) Shenzhou XIII and Shenzhou XIV. Six astronauts have been sent into the space.From 2003 to 2022, China’s manned space-flight has gone through about twenty years of hard, but successful journey. With the take-off again and again, Chinese people go farther and farther in space, but our dream is getting closer and closer.In the near future, Chinese people will be sent to the Moon and land on it.5．How did the writer show people’s imagination of the space in China?A．By telling stories.B．By giving numbers.C．By asking questions.D．By showing pictures.6．What made Zhai Zhigang feel proud?A．He pushed the Chinese technology.B．He took the first Chinese spacewalk.C．He finished the invention of the Shenzhou VIl.D．He got the safe returning to the space.7．What is the right order according to this passage?①The space age for the Chinese started.②The first Chinese spacewalk was achieved.③Shenzhou V successfully set off.④Shenzhou XIII and Shenzhou XIV were launched.A．①③②④B．①③④②C．③②①④D．③①②④8．In which part of the magazine can we read this passage?A．Health.B．Culture.C．Science.D．Business.（三）Wang Yaping, together with Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu, went into space on October 16th, 2021. Wang became the first Chinese woman astronaut to enter Tiangong space station.Wang was born in January 1980. Her space dream started in 2003, when China sent its first astronaut Yang Liwei into space. At that time, Wang was a pilot in the Chinese army. After having safe flights for 1,600 hours over nine years, Wang was a strong candidate (候选人) to become an astronaut in 2010. She pushed herself hard, getting the same training as men. “The space environment won't change because you are a woman,” she said.The hardest part is the high-G training. Sitting in a spinning (旋转的) machine, Wang would become blind for a while because her brain was short of blood. “There’s a red button,” said Wang. “If you can’t stand it, you can press it to stop.” But Wang never used it. “There is no such red button in my heart.” That strong spirit finally made her dream come true in 2013. She joined the team for the Shenzhou X mission (任务).Wang said that as astronauts, women have their own advantages. “Women may be more patient and can better deal with loneliness.”Wang Yaping went a long way before becoming the first woman to enter the Tiangong space station. She sets a good example for all women who dream of going to space.9．How old was Wang Yaping when she first enter Tiangong space station?A．19.B．38.C．40.D．41.10．What was Wang Yaping’s job in 2003?A．She was a pilot.B．She was a worker.C．She was a teacher.D．She was an astronaut.11．What do Wang Yaping’s words mean in Paragraph 2?A．The space environment is easy to change.B．Only men can go to space station in the world.C．Men and women will face the same difficulties in space.D．Both men and women astronauts can go to space bravely.12．Why would Wang become blind for a while when training?A．Because she was in a dark room.B．Because her brain was short of blood.C．Because there was something wrong with her ears.D．Because she is a woman, she couldn’t stand the training.13．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Wang is the first woman astronaut in the world.B．Wang dreamed of being an astronaut in 2003.C．It was a short time before Wang made her dream come true.D．Wang pressed the red button when she became blind after the high-G training.（四）The rockets take astronauts and man-made satellites into space. The satellites are used for communication, weather monitoring and research. But how do satellites stay up without falling down?There are two opposite forces (力量) acting on the satellites. One of them is the force of gravitation (地心引力), whiç．h tries to pull the satellites towards the earth. The other force is created by the rotation (旋转) of the satellite around the earth. This force tries to take the satellite away from the earth. With these two forces, the satellite goes round and round. The gravitational pull of the earth (the force which pulls everything towards the ground) is like a rope which keeps the satellite from flying away.Everything that goes up has to come down. It is only a matter of time before a satellite comes back to the earth. As time goes by, the satellite loses its speed, which makes the gravitational pull stronger than the force pulling it away. This makes the satellite crash (坠落) down to the earth.根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
【导语】很多学⽣在做阅读理解题时，总是丢分，甚⾄丢很多分。
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【篇⼀】⼩学三年级英语阅读理解 China's Lin Dan tells the world he is now the true No.1 badminton player! He wins the gold medal (⾦牌) in the men's singles (男单⽐赛) at the Guangzhou Asian Games.He wins the gold medal (⾦牌) in the men’s singles (男单⽐赛) at the Guangzhou Asian Games. He beat (打败) Lee Chong Wei (李宗伟) of Malaysia (马来西亚). Lee was the world’s No.1 player.“Lee is one of the world’s best badminton players. We play hard. We have an exciting game. He is arespectable (值得尊敬的) player for me,” Lin says. Now he has a new goal. “I’ll try to get to the London 2012 Olympic Games. I’ll work hard,” he says. About Lin Dan Name: Lin Dan Birthday: October 14, 1983 Nickname: Super Dan Height (⾝⾼): 178 cm Weight (体重): 72 kg 判断下⾯句⼦正确与否，正确的.写"T"，错误的写“F”。
Part ThreeWhen it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn't cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she'd like to, either. Most of her clients spend $12 to $50 weekly, but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up. Spero blames the softening economy. "I'm a good economic indicator," she says. "I provide a service that people can do without when they're concerned about saving some dollars." So Spero is downscaling, shopping at middle-brow Dillard's department store near her suburban Cleveland home, instead of Neiman Marcus. "I don't know if other clients are going to abandon me, too" she says.Even before Alan Greenspan's admission that America's red-hot economy is cooling, lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves. From car dealerships to Gap outlets, sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending. For retailers, who last year took in 24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time. Already, experts say, holiday sales are off 7 percent from last year's pace. But don't sound any alarms just yet. Consumers seem only concerned, not panicked, and many say they remain optimistic about the economy's long-term prospects, even as they do some modest belt-tightening.Consumers say they're not in despair because, despite the dreadful headlines, their own fortunes still feel pretty good. Home prices are holding steady in most regions. In Manhattan, "there's a new gold rush happening in the $4 million to $10 million range, predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses," says broker Barbara Corcoran. In San Francisco, prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets. "Instead of 20 to 30 offers, now maybe you only get two or three," says john Deadly, a Bay Area real-estate broker. And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown. Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates. Employers wouldn't mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market. Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings, which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom. Diners might see an upside, too. Getting a table at Manhattan's hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant need to be impossible. Not anymore. For that, Greenspan & Co. may still be worth toasting.11. By "Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet" （Line 1, Paragraph 1）, the author means ______.[A] Spero can hardly maintain her business.[B] Spero is too much engaged in her work.[C] Spero has grown out of her bad habit.[D] Spero is not in a desperate situation.12. How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A] Optimistic.[B] Confused.[C] Carefree.[D] Panicked.13. When mentioning "the $4 million to $10 million range" （Lines 3 - 4, Paragraph 3）the author is talking about ________.[A] gold market.[B] real estate.[C] stock exchange.[D] venture investment.14. Why can many people see "silver linings" to the economic showdown?[A] They would benefit in certain ways.[B] The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C] Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.[D] The purchasing power would be enhanced.15. To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A] A now boom, on the horizon.[B] Tighten the belt, the single remedy.[C] Caution all right, panic not.[D] The more ventures, the more chances.Unit 11 （2004）Part 3重点词汇：1.manicurist指甲修饰师2.file （把...归档, 提出[申请等], 锉, 琢磨）a file of newspapers 报纸的合订本a deep file 老奸巨猾的家伙nail file 指甲锉3.downscale 缩减…规模4.middle-brow（中等文化素养的，平庸之辈[尤作贬义]）Mozart is pleasing to highbrows,middlebrows and lowbrows alike.莫扎特的作品雅俗共赏5.frenzied（狂热的） a frenzied attack 疯狂的进攻6.overbid出高价现象7.real-estate broker 房地产经纪人8.silver lining （[不幸中的] 希望，慰藉）every cloud has a silver lining乌云背后总有一线光芒9.bubble（泡沫,起泡；洋溢，充满）He blows bubbles with soap water. 他用肥皂水吹泡泡She was bubbing with confidence. 她充满信心10.swing（摇摆）let it have its swing 听其自然The ape swung along from branch to branch.那只猿猴从一根树枝荡到另一根树枝。
11.ingredient（成分，因素）Mix all the ingredients together in a large saucepan. 把所有的配料放在大平底锅里Mental illnesss and detachment from society are the in gradients of suicide. 精神病和脱离社会是自杀的因素12.sustained（持续不变的，相同的）make a sustained effort to practise economy 持久地厉行节约13.boom（繁荣, 隆隆声v.发隆隆声, 兴隆, 大事宣传繁荣）baby boom （尤指二战后1947～1961年间美国的）生育高峰stocks may boom today but drop tomorrow. 股票可能今天暴涨明天下跌难句分析：① When it comes to the slowing economy, Ellen Spero isn't biting her nails just yet. But the 47-year-old manicurist isn't cutting, filling or polishing as many nails as she'd like to, either.第一个句子是一个主从复合句,开始是when引导的一个从句，后面是主句。
