试题

试题 试卷

logo
  • 题型:阅读理解 题类:模拟题 难易度:普通

    阅读理解

        Five thousand square meters of old damaged cars, motorcycles and boats fill this junkyard. For a casual onlooker, this might be a very sad sight. But for Andy, it's a real treasure. “I've been a junk hoarder(囤积者)for my whole life and I like fixing up what shouldn't be thrown away. Around 200 old cars end up in this junkyard every week. Some of them are sold for parts, others get repaired, and still others are beyond repair.”

        His father Bobby started the business some 50 years ago and still spends every morning there. The father and son have very different approaches to their work. They got a Dean cab that was getting thrown away and that was the father's project, which Andy did not want him to do.“ He did basically the opposite of everything I told him and I think he did it just to make me mad. He dumped a ton of money into this car, but in the end it wouldn't run.” Andy said jokingly.

        The unusual family business attracted the attention of a TV crew. That's how the show Janka Empire came to be featured on a network of the Discovery Channel. This show, five years of shooting, five seasons and 60 episodes(集), is popular. “There are hundreds of junkyards throughout the United States. I think what's interesting is that it is a family business. My father and I started the business and we joke very well back and forth and I think that's what people like. The cars that end up at the junkyard come out with endless surprises. See, this was a junk car and we restored it with a blown motor. Yet I don't get a chance to ride around it too often. Because despite its shining appearance, the noise of the engine is truly deafening and I worry my neighbors will not put up with it.”

    (1)What does Andy seem to like about his junkyard?
    A . He is proud of its large scale. B . He is addicted to collecting things. C . He enjoys creating value out of the waste. D . He has the passion to take over the business one day.
    【答案】
    (2)What can we infer from the “one Dean cab” case?
    A . The father is ready to follow his son's advice. B . The father goes against his son deliberately. C . The son is impatient and fed up with his father. D . The father and son often disagree with each other.
    【答案】
    (3)Why is the show Janka Empire popular?
    A . There are few junkyards in the United States. B . The father and son work together in a fun way. C . The show is a series of 5 seasons and 60 episodes. D . The family business shows much concern for their neighbors.
    【答案】
    (4)What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the last paragraph?
    A . Janka Empire. B . The family business. C . The shining appearance. D . The noise of the engine.
    【答案】
    【考点】
    【解析】
      

    收藏 纠错

    组卷次数:8次 +选题

  • 举一反三
    阅读理解

    COMMERCIAL INVOICE(发货单)

    Date: December 10, 2016                  Invoice No: D15454978E

    Purchase Order No:8928                   Bill of loading/ Air Waybill No:2309456703W

    Contact name: Dan Richman

    Company name: Scan Technology, Ltd.

    Company address: 2, South Wabash

    Chicago, IL60637

    Telephone number: (1) 319 554 811

    E-mail: danrichman@scantech.com

    CONSIGN EE(收件人)

    Contact name: Lee Haojie

    Company name: First Computers Co.

    Company address: 35 HeDong Road Beijing, China

    Telephone number: (86) 134591102

    E-mail: haojie@first.com.cn

    Goods Description

    Model number

    Quantity

    Country of Origin

    Unit Value

    Total Value

    80211 Handheld

    Scanner

    8021101

    3

    USA

    $120.00

    $360.00

    80211Base Communicator

    8021183

    1

    USA

    $200.00

    $200.00

    80211 Cables and

    Connectors

    8021111

    3

    USA

    $30.50

    $91.50

    Comments: Mr. Lee, I am able to offer a 8% discount since your total purchase is above $500. We value your business and are looking forward to more opportunities with you.

    Invoice Sub Total

    $651.50

    Discount

    $52.12

    Insurance

    $0.00

    Invoice Total

    $599.38

    Shipper's signature

    :Dan Richman

    Number of Package

    1

    Total Weight

    5.15kg

    From: Lee Haojie

    Subject: Handheld Scanners

        Ms. Hu, I received the parcel from Scan Technology 1 piece. The scanner model they sent is correct, and the quantity is right. However, I've discovered the cables and connectors are all wrong. They are not suitable for the model 8021101.

        Can you do me a small favor and go through the product information website and see if the cables and connectors are still compatible (兼容的)with the 8021101 scanners? I have no wish to unpack the cables and connectors and try connecting them to the scanners. I believe we will have problem asking for an exchange if the cables and connectors are not compatible. If the website suggests an incompatibility, please contact Dan Richman and request an exchange for the collect model. (Refer to the invoice for his e-mail address.)

        I will only use the scanners for our project once we have resolved the exchange issue. We should not proceed unless we get confirmation (证实)on their compatibility. I am looking to resolve this in the shortest possible time as it would be disastrous to wait for this exchange without making progress on the project.

    Haojie

    阅读理解

        For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work.However this November 11th,be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose,by acknowledging(感谢)the men and women who have served in our armed forces.

        And you don't have to stop at just this one day.Join the over 10,000youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil them for an entire week,from November 4th to 11th,by visiting hospitalized veterans,performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social event.The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school,is a great way to not only show your appreciation,but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like-minded kids and make a real difference in a veteran's life.

        People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason.There is however a subtle but important difference between the two.While both honor our military personnel,the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war,while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time,during peace or war. Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans,the meaning is slightly different for each one.Some like the United Kingdom,celebrate it in honor of all soldiers-living or dead,while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans.They also call it different names.France and New Zealand sill call it Armistice Day.In the United Kingdom,Australia and Canada it is referred to as Remembrance Day,while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day.

        No matter what it is called,the reason for observing the day is the same-to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice(牺牲)everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us.

    阅读理解

        Are you dreaming of taking a trip on your own? Here is some advice on how to make your once-in-a-lifetime journey and how to stay safe when you get there.

        Before you begin to look at places, activities and plane tickets, you must set a budget. When you search through the websites about travelling, it can be so easy to add another week here or there, or choose an extra activity. Setting a budget can avoid(避免) creating a huge bill, which starts very small.

        With so many countries on this planet, it is difficult to decide where to go. By narrowing down your search to voluntary (自愿的) work or a relaxing holiday, you can save a lot of time looking through websites.

        After deciding where to go, you need to research the country. Find out when each season is. It would be disappointing if you were taking part in an outdoor-based activity and it rained most days. Look into medical information, as you may need certain medicine for certain countries. Above all, make sure you can afford to go to this country and take part in the activities you have dreamt about. Don't raise your hopes too high before you know for certain it is within your budget.

        By carrying a credit (信用) card with you at all times,  it is possible to stop yourself getting lost. Mobile phones are very important as well. However, do not depend completely on them, since electronic machines can break without warning. Therefore, always carry a list of emergency (紧急情况) phone numbers, names and addresses. Finally, learn a little of the language. Do not expect that the people there speak your own language. After all, you are in their country.

    阅读理解

        Dolphins, African gray parrots and some other animals understand the idea of “zero,” but researchers were surprised to find that honeybees also comprehend this abstract concept, considering the insects' tiny brains, according to a new study. Honeybees have fewer than one million neurons (神经元), compared with the 86 billion neurons in humans—and yet, they grasp a concept that humans, by some measures, don't start to understand before preschool.

        The researchers set up two cards, each of which had a set of symbols on them, like triangles or circles. Then, they trained a group of the bees to fly to the card with the lower number of symbols. The bees quickly learned what the humans wanted them to do to get their delicious, sweet rewards. The trained bees were then shown a card that was empty and one that had symbols on it. There is no need for the bees to be trained to fly more often to the empty card—thus showing that they understood that “zero” was a number less than the others.

        Although they flew more often to an empty card than to one that had one symbol on it, it became easier for them to distinguish when the symbols on the card increased in number. For example, they more often flew to the zero when the other card had four symbols than when it had one.

        Perhaps these findings will explain the brain mechanism (机制) behind what allows us to understand the concept of “nothing,” Adrian Dyer, a researcher said. This understanding, in turn, could help in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) that also understands this concept. “If bees can understand 'zero' with a brain of less than a million neurons, it suggests there are simple, efficient ways to teach AI new tricks,” Dyer said in the statement.

    返回首页

    试题篮

    共计:(0)道题