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1、河北省赞皇县河北省赞皇县 2015 高考英语阅读理解（暑假）训练（高考英语阅读理解（暑假）训练（8）及答案）及答案阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and so me bad news this week.The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yester
2、day. The good news: With the introduction of a “forever stamp,” it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying 2-or 3-cent stamps to make up postage differences.Beginning in May, people would be able to purchase the stamps in booklets of 20 at the regular rate of a first-class stamp. As the
3、name implies, “forever stamps” will keep their first-class mailing value forever, even when the postage rate goes up.The new “forever stamp” is the United States Postal Services (USPS) answer to the complaints about frequent rate increases. The May increase will be the fifth in a decade. Postal rate
4、s have risen because of inflation(通货膨胀), competition from online bill paying, and the rising costs of employee benefits, including healthcare, says Mark Saunders, a spokesman for USPS.The USPS expects some financial gain from sales of the “forever stamp” and the savings from not printing as many 2-o
5、r 3-cent stamps. “Its not your grandfathers stamp,” says Mr. Saunders. “It could be your great-grandchildrens stamp.”Other countries, including Canada, England, and Finland use similar stamps.Don Schilling, who has collected stamps for 50 years, says hes interested in the publics reaction. “This is
6、an entirely new class of stamps,” Mr. Schilling says. He adds that hell buy the stamps because he will be able to use them for a long period of time, not because they could make him richthe volume printed will be too large for collectors. “We wont be able to send our kids to college on these,” he sa
7、ys, laughing.The USPS board of governors has yet to accept the Postal Regulatory Commissions decision, but tends to follow its recommendations. No plans have been announced yet for the design of the stamps.1. The main purpose of introducing a “forever stamp” is . A. to reduce the cost of printing 2-
8、or 3-cent stampsB. to help save the consumers cost on first-class mailingC. to respond to the complaints about rising postal ratesD. to compete with online bill paying2. By saying “It could be your great-grandchildrens stamp”, Mr Saunders means that forever stamps . A. could be collected by ones gre
9、at-grandchildrenB. might be very precious in great-grandchildrens handsC. might have been inherited from ones great-grandfathersD. could be used by ones great-grandchildren even decades later3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The investment in forever stamps will bring ade
10、quate reward.B. America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.C. The design of the “forever stamp” remains to be revealed.D. 2-or 3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future.4. What can be concluded from the passage?A. With forever stamps, there will be no need to worry about r
11、ate changes.B. Postal workers will benefit most from the sales of forever stamps.C. The inflation has become a threat to the sales of first-class stamps.D. New interest will be aroused in collecting forever stamps.【参考答案】32.1-432.1-4 CDCACDCA 【福建省福建省 2014 模拟模拟】阅读理解阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出
12、最佳选项。Getting to work by bicycle has never been more popular.Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts , and in a world where green alternatives (选择) are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing th
13、eir chance to help make their streets and their bodies cleaner than ever before.Become an EBTC Member-Click Here.The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club ( EBTC) is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring,
14、 summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders !Benefits of Joining EBTC :Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like: enjoy dozens of events all year round,organized by members like you !Par
15、ticipation in the local cycling community.Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.Discounts at various bicycle shops.Why Cycle with a Group?Its more FUN !It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.Develop skills and gain through the experience
16、 of others.Meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling.Meet a fun-loving, energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle.Enjoy the outdoors experience with the companionship and security of a group.Group atmosphere provides challenge to strong cyclists and support and confidence to thenovice .For more info on the EBTC:Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453 (780-424-BIKE)E-mail: jprimeau edmontonbicycle.
