外报阅读 China Finds Western Ways Bring New Woes

专题23 阅读理解（社会现象或历史文化教育类及广告布告类）1.【2017年四川南充】阅读所给材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

There are five exchange students in Zhao Hua’s class. Here is some information about them.46. When can Zhao Hua have a birthday party for Maria and James?A. In November.B. In September.C. In December.D. In October.47. Where does Paul come from?A. Australia.B. France.C. Canada.D. Germany.48. If Zhao Hua wants to learn French, who can help her?A. Tim.B. Maria.C. James.D. Katie.49. What does Katie want to be?A. A teacher.B. A pilot.C. An engineer.D. A doctor.50. What do all of them like?A. Sports.B. Music.C. Art.D. Reading.【答案】46.B47.D48.A49.C50.A【解析】试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了张华班里的五个交换生的个人信息：姓名，生日，国籍，爱好，梦想。

46.B细节理解题。

根据Maria 和James的生日都是在九月，所以张华能在九月为他们举办生日派对，故选B。

考点：广告布告类短文阅读。

2.【2017年四川南充】阅读所给材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

英语报刊阅读练习题（二）及答案英语报刊阅读练习题（二）I.Translate the following words into Chinese.1. International Herald Tribune2. U.S. News & World ReportScientist3. DailyTelegraph 4. NewTreasurythe6. Secretary5. IRNof7. National Economic Council 8. Governor9. Federal Judicial Center 10. Lord Pricy Seal CountyMetropolitan11.Solicitor-General 12.13. High Court of Justice 14. distance education mateADB16.running15.GATTCHR 18.17.20.UNDPG-719.II.Translate the following two short paragraphs.1.America’s strength and prosperity are testaments to the enduring power of our foundingideals, among them, that all men are created equal, and that liberty is God’s gift to humanity, the birthrigh t of every individual.2.台湾是中国的一部分。

国家绝不允许“台独”分裂势力以任何名义、任何方式把台湾从中国分裂出去。

III.Rewrite the following headlines if necessary.1.Married Women to Get Care Allowance2.No Survivors in Gulf Air Crash3.Killing in the Name of God4.Thailand, Malaysia Ink Sea Treaty5.Mao: We Should Support Third World CountriesIV.Read the following news and then choose the right answer to each question.News Item 1Important talks have been taking place between the Prime Minister and Trade Union leaders. They have agreed to work together to find ways of combating inflation and reducing the present level of unemployment in industry. Meanwhile, the Government has failed to prevent a national bus strike, and the bus drivers’ union has announced that no buses will run from Monday. The decision to go ahead with the strike was announced by a union spokesman at the end of a meeting earlier this afternoon during which Government representatives failed topersuade the union and the employers to agree on a new wage plan.1.The Prime Minister and Trade Union agreed to _____.A.rebuild industryB.reduced unemploymentC.stop a bus drivers’ strikeD.work out a new wage plan2.The bus drivers’ union has decided to _____.A.go on the national bus strikeB.accept the Government’s planC.agree on a new wage planD.stop the strike from next Monday3.The decision for the bus strike was announced _____.A.earlier this afternoon/doc/be7863374.html,st Monday/doc/be7863374.html,st nightD.this morningNews Item 2Local police in the Yangtze River port of Chongqing, China have seized a total of 6 kilograms of drugs in an anti-narcotics campaign during the year. Since July 1996, 1,200 drug-related cases have been cracked and around 200 drug traffickers arrested, said public security bureau drugs officers in the city. Chongqing is the largest inland industrial center in China, and its port is the largest on the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River.4.How many drug-related cases have been cracked by Chongqing local police since July 1996?A.20.B.100.C.1,200.D.600.News Item 3In a significant reversal for the IRA, the Clinton administration has denied a visa to Berry Adams, the Sinn Fein leader and a prominent member of the organization’s ruling army council. Now the administration believes neither Adams nor the IRA is to be trusted. In recent months, Private discussion between Sinn Fein leaders and the administration have been tough, with American officials warning that unless action was taken to enforce a ceasefire official contact would be broken.5.We can know from the news that _____.A.Gerry Adams was denied a visa by the administrationB.private talks have been going on very smoothlyC.the administration trusts the IRA and AdamsD.there has been no change in their relationship6.Official contact between the U.S. and the IRA can be kept if _____.A.Gerry Adams is allowed into the countryB.the IRA takes action to cease fireC.they hold more private discussionD.the U.S. changes its attitudeNews Item 4Seven members of an extreme right-wing terrorist group involved in a plot send letter bombsto addresses in London were arrested following a series of raids by armed police in Denmark. A Danish police officer was shot and wounded during one of the raids. The targets in London are understood to have been two right-wing activities and a journalist. Three letter bombs, disguised as videotapes, believed to have been made in Denmark, were also intercepted in Sweden.Six men and a women, all aged between 20 and 22, were arrested.7.To whom were the letter bombs intended to send?A.The Danish Police.B.Six Swedish people.C. A Danish woman.D.Three right-wingers.8.What can be inferred from the news?A.There has been an internal struggle among right-wingers.B.These letter bombs were all made in Sweden.C.There has been no injury during the raids.D.The Letter bombs have caused great damage.News Item 5An army dentist was killed and another soldier injured when they fell 500ft during an expedition to climb North America’s highest peak. Major Mark Trevillyan, attached to the Royal Army Dental Corps at Bicester and believed to be in his early thirties, died after falling on Mount Mckinley in Alaska. He was attached by rope to Lance Corporal Paul Holmes, 27, who suffered concussion.9.The accident took place _____.A. in Alaska.B. in South America.C. at Bicester.D. in the army camp.10.What does Mark Trevillyan do?A. A scientist.B. A chemist.C. A dentist.D. A student.V.Read the following article and then answer the questionsbelow.Ice May Hold Clues to Life on MarsNick Hoffman of the University of Melbourne said the latest images taken by the Mars Odyssey orbiter had revealed curious hotspots in the Hellas Basin that could be similar to ice towers in Antarctica, where microbial life forms live on chemical energy.These hotspots, he said, could prove a better place to find signs of life than gullies that some speculate may have been gouged by running water.“I don’t personally believe that (finding life) is a credible possibility, but nonetheless, if you are going to find life on Mars, this is probably the place it will be,” he said.Tracking bacteriaHoffman has worked on potential Mars ice towers with Professor Phil Kyle of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in the United States.Their research, based on NASA imagery and the study of the Mount Erebus volcano on Antarctica’s Ross Island, was presented at the 6th international Mars conference in Pasadena, California, in July.On Ross Island, steam from volcanic vents is converted directly into ice as it touches the frigid air, building tall, hollow chimneys where a microclimate allows bacteria to live.“On Mars, similar structures could be doubly valuable for potential Mars microbes,” Hoffman sa id, dubbing the prospect of finding life on the planet “a remote possibility”.NASA’s latest Mars mission, carrying two rovers to probe for signs that conditions on Mars once favored life, will not go anywhere near Hellas Basin, a deep impact crater about the size of Australia in the southern hemisphere of the planet.Nor will the European Space Agency’s Mars Express, which blasted off in June.Searching for waterScientists hope the two expeditions, plus a Japanese mission, will find evidence that liquid water once existed on Mars and may have left long gullies or channels in the inhospitable terrain.Hoffman said infrared images taken by the Odyssey showed the hotspots in the Hellas Basin — laid out in a chain — were hotter than the surrounding environment both during the day and at night.Once the Odyssey’s companion satellite, the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, takes high-resolution images of the formations in clear light, it will be possible to identify them definitively as ice towers or something else.Hellas Basin is the deepest part of Mars and has the highest air pressure, a prerequisite for liquid water. Elsewhere, the planet’s atmosphere is so thin that water cannot form so heated ice is likely to become vapor, missing out the liquid phase.“There will not be a convenient hot spring of liquid water flowing on the surface but there will be a steamy, moist vent in the ground with a lot of ice present and possibly an ice tower.” Hoffman said.Comprehension1.According to Hoffman, _____.A.there was a great possibility to find life on MarsB.it is impossible to find life on MarsC.infrared images taken by the Odyssey showed the hotspots in Hellas Basin were hotterthan the surrounding area all the timeD.Hellas Basin is the deepest part of Mars, thus has liquidwater/doc/be7863374.html,test images take by the Mar Odyssey orbiter revealed _____.A.hotspots where microbial forms liveB.hotspots in the Hellas Basin similar to ice towers in AntarcticaC.gullies gouged by running waterD.potential life on Mars3.Structures on Mars _____.A.similar to those on Ross Island are suitable for microbial life formsB.similar to those on Ross Island are of valueless for potential Mars microbesC.are not so valuable for potential Mars microbes than those on Ross IslandD.are much more valuable for potential Mars microbes than those on Ross Island4.On Ross Island, steam from volcanic vents is converted to ice as it touches the followingexcept _____.A.cavesB.hollow chimneys with a microclimateC.cold airD.tall building5.Which of the following statement is true?A.The formations of the hotspots in the Hellas Basin are identified as ice towers.B.Scientists have found long gullies left by liquid water on Mars.C.NASA’s latest Mars mission will try to find out evidencethat conditions on Mars oncefacilitate life.D.NASA’s latest Mars mission will probe places around the Hellas Basin.Word StudyComplete each sentence with a word or phrase given below (in its appropriate form if necessary). inhospitable prerequisite live on dub revealblast off base on similar convent probe1.The uncurtained window _____ a cluttered room.2.The room was _____ from a kitchen to a lavatory.3.The region _____ the paradise on earth.4.Searchlights _____ the night sky.5.Apollo 11 _____ at noon.6.The camel travels around the _____ desert.7.This novel is _____ historical facts.8. A master’s degree is _____ for employment at this level.9.We have _____ tastes in music.10.She _____ fruits and vegetables.VI.The following questions are connected to your reading course studies. Write down in English your own opinions, using 100-120 words each.Question: What do you consider to be the advantages of motor car possession, and also the social and environmental problems connected with its use?英语报刊阅读练习题（二）答案I.Translate the following words into Chinese.1. 《国际先驱论坛报》2. 《美国新闻与世界报道》3. 《每日电讯报》4. 《新科学家》5. （英）独立广播新闻社6. 财政部长7. 国家经济委员会8. 州长9. 联邦司法中心10. 掌玺大臣11. 副检察长12. 都市郡13. 高等法院14. 远程教育15. 竞选伙伴（搭档）16. 亚洲开发银行17. （联合国）人权委员会18. 关税和贸易协定19. （西方）七国集团20. 联合国开发计划署II.Translate the following two short paragraphs.参考译文：1.美国的强大和繁荣证明了我们建国理想的源源不绝的力量。

课外阅读：Western MannersIt is a great help for the person who is learning a foreign language to know some customs and manners for the people who speaks it, because the language is very closely associated with them. I will tell you some common western manners.1. Meeting and Greeting People1) GreetingThe simplest thing to say is “Good morning,”“Good afternoon’”or “good evening.” This greeting is given to one whom you know only slightly, or to any one you are passing quickly. “How are you” is usually used when you are not in such a hurry. No answer is expected other than “ Fine, thank you.”“hello” is the commonest form of greeting between good friends.2) When a Man Raises His HatIf you are wearing a hat which can be taken bold of easily, it is customary to raise it slightly off your head when you greet a girl or a woman.3) When to Shake HandsIt is customary to shake hands when you first meet someone. And usually friends shake hands when they meet after not having seen each other for some time. However it is not necessary to shake hands.4) Use the person’s NameIt is always good form to use the name of the person you are greeting. You might say, “Good Morning, Mr. Moncrieff” or “ Hello, Franklin.,”A person’s surname should be used unless he is good friend or school-mate.2. Introduction1) How to Introduce PeopleIn introducing two people, the general rule is: Introduce other people to the person you wish to honor. The old are honored in the West as in China. Women have been honoured in the West since the days of knighthood (骑士时代）.2) Rising at IntroductionA man always rise for an introduction, except that it is sometimes all right for an elderly man to remain seated when a young man is introduced to him. The hostalways rises for an introduction.3) Introducing YourselfIf you want to meet someone, it is better to ask a friend who knows him to introduce you. But sometimes at a meeting or gathering it is all right to introduce yourself to a fellow-student, or to one of the same sex and position.3. Invitation1) You Must Reply to an InvitationForeign custom is much more strict than Chinese custom in the matter of replying to invitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer it immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.2) Written or Verbal ReplyIf the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say, “May I let you know this evening?” Or some such words. 4. In the Home1) The Right Time to ArriveWhen invited to luncheon, dinner, or supper, it is very impolite to arrive late, as it is usually planned to have the meal at the exact hour given in the invitation.2) In arrivalWhen you arrive, the hostess or some member of the family will probably meet you at the door and take your coat and hat. In the winter time you should dress more lightly than usually, as you may expect the rooms to be warmer than in most Chinese homes.3) In a few minutes the hostess will ask her guests to come in to dinner. She may or may not ask each gentleman to take a lady in. If she does, the lady will take the gentleman’s arm as they walk into the dinning room. If she does not, the ladies will go in first, followed by the gentlemen. The hostess will either point out their seats to the guests as they come in or have a place card at each place with the guests name on it.4) How Long to StayAfter the meal is over it is not polite to leave for at least half an hour, lest you seemto have come only for the meal. An evening dinner invitation usually implies that you stay for the whole evening. The hostess often plans some after-dinner entertainment.5) What to Say on LeavingWhen leaving any kind of a party, a guest always expresses his appreciation to the hostess. Some such words as these are appropriate. “Thank you so much. I’ve had a delight evening.”5. Table Manners1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin(餐巾）, pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, toke it our and put it on your side plate.2) The Soup CourseDinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. It will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.3) The Fish CourseIf there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller.4) The Meat CourseThe main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl(鸡禽) or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask each guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark（红肉）or light（白肉）.5) Using Knife and ForkIf you have English and American friends you will notice a few differences in their customs of eating. For the main or meat curse, the English keep the fork in the left hand, point curved downward, and bring the food to the mouth either by sticking the points onto it or in the case of soft vegetables, by placing it firmly on the fork in this position with the knife. Americans carve the meat in the same position, then lay down the knife and taking the fork in the right hand with the point turned up, push it under a small piece of food without the help of the knife and bring it to the moth right-side-up.。

《美英报刊文章阅读》China Finds Western ways bring new woes中国对于美国而言，是增长最快的市场，是反恐战争中的盟友，同时也是在亚洲地区最大的竞争者。

在即将到来的这一年里，这个国家的主要城市将会承办奥运会和世博会，同时，它的电影明星，时尚人士以及体育明星在海外拥有着越来越多的支持者。

似乎中国在21世纪将会开始重现其在1840年以前持续了数千年的辉煌。

但是，中国的领导人们依然面临很多棘手的问题。

粗暴对待不同政见者的专断行政系统需要改革。

在所有发展中国家都存在的经济发展不平衡问题。

环境退化问题，贫穷问题以及疾病预防问题等等。

考虑到这个世界上人口最多的国家是如此重要，USA TODAY将会对于‘中国的世纪’这个说法进行持续一年的抽样调查，看看有多少是已经做到的，有多少还没有完成。

北京—整个中国在25年改革开放政策带来的好日子的标志。

高楼大厦呈现出现代都市的景象。

道路上密集的私家轿车取代了自行车。

流行品牌广告栏下生气勃勃衣着入时的男女。

自从中国领导人在1978年开始实施自由经济之后，现在的中国已经不再是一个贫穷而封闭的国家。

但是这些令人瞩目的发展掩盖了那些伴随资本主义的增长而来的隐患。

对群众的调查是检验发生在中国的翻天覆地的变化的最好的方法。

看看现在的中国人的食物，再想想那场发生在20世纪60年代早期的那次灾难——上百万人因饥荒而死去。

而现在，超过五分之一的成年人体重超标，这一比例在20年间增长了将近40%。

与消耗食品数量同时增长的是酒类，较之1978，平均每个中国人的饮酒数量已经翻了4倍。

尽管酒精中毒的比例仍然低于西方标准，但是在城市地区，这已经是个很严重的问题了。

富裕生活的不良影响逐步显现中国正在努力朝小康生活奋斗，很多中国人放弃了传统的生活方式转为西式的放纵生活。

公共卫生的调查结果显示这些人的健康问题非常严重。

根据北卡大学研究发展中国家饮食的经济学家Barry Popkin的研究结果，1995年到2025年，因不健康饮食导致的心脏病，高血压，心肌梗塞，糖尿病而死亡的人数将会增加10倍，超过了人口的增长速度。