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1、Unit 24 Society李仕才 阅读理解AWe had a TV series in London. One of our fellow TV presenters seriously upset the camera crew when they arrived at his house. He was rude and unconcerned, treating them like lowly workers. Minutes later, when the camera was turned on, he became the perfectly smiling spiritual
2、 figure he was publicly known to be. But, as the crew told us later, he had already shown them that he didnt walk his talk.In contrast, Ed was meeting with Jo, our TV producer, in a small London cafe. If you have ever been to London youll know that in such cafe the tables are very close. Two well dr
3、essed African men sat down next to them, which effectively meant they were sharing the same table. Ed asked the two strangers where they were from and one said, South Africa. The man pulled out his business cardhis name was Jacob Zuma who, at that time, was the President of the ANC but is now the Pr
4、esident of South Africa.Usually, if you sit next to someone in a big city cafe, you dont even make eye contact, let alone conversation. Jacob had never met Ed before so he could have been distant and polite, he certainly didnt have to talk, let alone maintain communication, which he did over the fol
5、lowing few years. He even hugged him!How we walk our talk shows far more than just our public behavior. Rather, it highlights how we view the world and our place in it. Jacob Zuma showed us how he treats otherswith the fairness, consideration and respect that he treats all beings. No matter who we a
6、re, whether a street cleaner or a president, we are all equal, here together as one human family.1.What can we learn about the TV presenter?A. He felt upset before the camera.B. He was known for his being impolite.C. His deeds didnt agree with his words.D. He pretended to be polite to the camera cre
7、w.2.Which word can best describe Jacob Zuma according to the text?A. Friendly.B. Humorous.C. Generous.D. Serious.3.Why did Ed go to the small London cafe?A. To film a TV series.B. To interview Jacob Zuma.C. To meet with a TV producer.D. To observe peoples public behavior.4.What is the text mainly ab
8、out?A.TV presenters are often too proud.B. There still exists inequality in society.C.I. earned people are more likely to be polite.D. People should treat others with equal respect. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过举例讲述了我们如何做到言行一致，礼貌待人。我们的谈话方式是我们的公共行为，表明我们如何看待世界和我们在社会中的地位，因此我们应该公平的、体贴的、尊重地对待别人。1.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段
9、二、三句He was rude and unconcerned, treating them like lowly workers. Minutes later, when the camera was turned on, he became the perfectly smiling spiritual figure he was publicly known to be.可知，这位电视节目主持人对待同事粗鲁不礼貌，当面对镜头，他就成了众所周知的完美的精神形象。因此推断他是一个言行不一的人。故选C。3.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第一句In contrast, Ed was meet
10、ing with Jo, our TV producer, in a small London cafe.可知，Ed去咖啡馆是为了见一个电视节目制片人。故选C。4.D 【解析】主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，文章通过举例讲述了我们如何做到言行一致，礼貌待人。我们的谈话方式是我们的公共行为，表明我们如何看待世界和我们在社会中的地位，因此我们应该公平的、体贴的、尊重地对待别人。故选D。B(2017青岛自主练习)The researchers findings will hardly come as a surprise to those who study air pollution.Previous
11、research has shown that outdoor air pollution causes more than 3 million deaths annually and suggested that the figure could double by 2050.Another study suggested that air pollution causes 1.6 million premature (早产儿) deaths annually in China alone.Policy makers across the globe have responded to ai
12、r pollution with a number of new regulations, many of which focus on limiting pollution from coal.China stopped approval of new coal mines for three years at the end of 2015 and has issued strict requirements along the lines of those in the US.for new coalfired power plants.Cities in China have also
13、 developed warning systems to get cars off the streets and limit industrial pollution during periods of intense smog.But even these policies may still be met by increases in mortality(死亡率) as aging populations are increasingly suffering from the problems associated with pollution.“China might move i
14、n the right direction in terms of air pollution, but its going to have to continue revising policies just like the US.and Europe，” said Dan Greenbaum, president of Health Effects Institute, which supported the research.And, while premature deaths due to pollution in the US.and Europe have declined i
15、n recent decades, cities in the West have still taken steps to reduce pollution.Air pollution kills more than 200，000 in Europe and nearly 80，000 in the US.each year, according to the research.The benefits of addressing air pollution extend beyond the people who experience the health effects of poor
16、 air directly.“One of the unique things about air pollution is that you cant run, you cant hide from it, ” said study researcher Michael Brauer, a professor at the University of British Columbia, in a video accompanying the presentation.“But we know that if you improve air quality, everybody benefits from it.”【解题导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。户外的空气污染导致人口死亡率不断增长， 很多国家已经采取相应措施来减少空气污染。1What has changed
