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1、金太阳新课标资源网 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（共7小题；每小题2分，满分14分）ADear Betty, My roommates family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and Im excited about going, but Im a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in
2、 my country are different from those here, so Im a little worried about making mistakes. Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that Im thankful for their
3、 kindness? Yours, Knowing NothingDear Knowing Nothing, Its a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Dont get there early. If you are
4、 going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to relax at the dinner table. If you dont know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, dont be shy about asking the person next to
5、 you; its better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous. If you like the food, say so. Of course, youll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. Its also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after. Yours, Betty56. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter t
6、o Betty to _. A. tell Betty some good news B. ask for some advice C. answer some questions D. invite her to dinner57. According to Betty, Knowing Nothing _ when going to a dinner party. A. can only bring some flowers B. cant bring wine C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late D. should a
7、rrive twenty minutes late58. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _. A. relax at the dinner table B. watch the other guests C. ask the person beside him D. keep silent at tableB February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and lo
8、ve stories fill newspapers and magazines. On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentines Day, a day named after Valentine who was
9、a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didnt allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced hi
10、m to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒),
11、 as well as becoming one of historys most romantic characters. Nowadays, Valentines Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentines cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart
12、-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.59. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country? A. Because there were few women in his country at that time. B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. C. Bec
13、ause there wasnt enough food for so many people. D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.60. Valentine was put into prison because _. A. he killed one of the soldiers B. he stole a lot of food C. he didnt obey the emperors order D. he didnt want to be a soldier61. The last paragraph mainly te
14、lls us _. A. students in China send cards to their teachers B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentines Day in China C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentines Day in China D. Valentines Day is also popular in China now62. The best title for this passage should be _. A. Valentines Day B. A Brave Priest C. Valentines Day in China D. A Romantic Man第 2 页 共 2 页 金太阳新课标资源网
