1、1阅读理解训练题（五十六）AWhen I was younger, bedtime was always my favourite part of the day. Wearing soft pajamas and with Ian, my stuffed monkey, in my arms, I felt no pressure at all.I named Ian after my uncle when I compared Ians long arms and legs to his. One night I ran up to Uncle Ian at a family party
2、and told him I had named my monkey after him. His eyebrows wrinkled in confusion, then a chuckle（哈哈笑）escaped his lips. I guess he didnt understand how important it was to me.Even if Uncle Ian didnt think my monkey was special, I certainly did. I dressed him in a white baby nightgown. My mother thoug
3、ht that Ian was the best-dressed stuffed animal in the world. Yes, he was certainly a fashionable creature. The strong cologne（科隆香水）I used on him years ago makes him still smell “pretty”.For a long time, Ian went everywhere with me. He was my best friend, and I told him everything. But when I turned
4、 twelve, I realized I was too old for stuffed animals. I thought people would think I was babyish, so I put him in the cupboard with the rest of my teddy bears and dolls. I begged him to understand why I was doing this, but at the same time I longed to talk to him again.It took me several years to r
5、ealize that it was OK to miss Ian. I know now that maturity（成熟 ）doesnt only mean growing up and taking on more responsibility. It also means holding on to your childhood and acting young sometimes.Ian has been with me since I was six years old holding him in my arms connects me to my past and my pre
6、sent as I continue to grow and understand myself.56Which of the following is not true according to the text?ABedtime used to be the writers favourite part of the day because of the stuffed monkey.BUncle Ian liked the stuffed monkey as much as the writer.CThe writer used to carry the monkey with her
7、wherever she went.DYears later the writer realized that it was not wrong to miss Monkey Ian.57The writer loved Monkey Ian deeply because _.Ahe could understand her Bhe was a fashionable monkeyChe could talk with her Dhe was her most honest listener58We can learn from the text that the writer believe
8、s _.Akeeping stuffed animals is babyishBmaturity doesnt mean growing up and taking on more responsibilityCone should keep to his childhood and act young sometimes even when he has grown upDhuman beings should be kind to animals59We can infer from the text that _.Athe writer is still a teenager Bthe
9、writer is now a middle-aged womanCMonkey Ian got angry for being left alone DUncle Ian has a monkey-like faceB“The Lord of the Rings”, one of the best sellers in the new millennium（千年）, was made up of three parts“The Fellowship of the Ring”, “Two Towers”, and “The Return of the King”. Millions upon
10、millions of people have read it in over 25 different languages, but fewer know about the author and the history of the composition of the creative materwork.John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892. His parents died when he was a child. Living in England with his aunt, Tolkien and
11、his cousins made up play languages, a hobby that led to Tolkiens becoming skilled in Welsh, Greek, Gothic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon.After graduating from Oxford, Tolkien served in World War I. In 1917, while recovering from trench fever, he began composing the mythology for The Rings. As a professo
12、r of Anglo-Saxon in 1930s at Oxford, Tolkien was part of an informal discussion group called the Inklings, 2which included several writers. The group was soon listening to chapters of Tolkiens imaginative work “The Hobbit”.Hobbit was a name Tolkien created for a local people that could best be descr
13、ibed as half-sized members of the English rural（乡村的）class. Hobbits live in hillside holes. One of them, Bilbo Baggins, looks for treasures with a group of dwarves（侏儒） . On the way, he meets the twisted, pitiful creature Gollum, from whom he sees a golden ring that makes the holder invisible.One of T
14、olkiens students persuaded her employer, publisher Allen & Unwin, to look at a draft（草稿）. The chairman of the firm, Stanley Unwin, thought that the best judge for a childrens book would be his ten-year-old son. The boy earned a shilling for reporting back that the adventure was exciting, and “The Ho
15、bbit” was published in 1937.It sold so well that Unwin asked for a continuation. Over a dozen years later, in 1954, Tolkien produced “The Lord of the Rings”, a series of books so creative that they hold readersnew and old after their publication.60What can we learn from the text?A “The Lord of the R
16、ings” didnt sell well in the last millennium.BPeople know better about Tolkien himself than about his works.CTolkien was quite familiar with Old English.DTolkien knew very well about different kinds of local languages in Africa.61What can we learn about “Hobbit” that Tolkien created in his works?AHo
17、bbit was a race living in English downtown areas.BHobbit was a local people who were very tall and strong.CHobbit was a social group of people who lived in old castles.DHobbit was a group of people who were mostly dwarves.62Which of the following helped most in making “The Hobbit” published?AOne of
18、Tolkiens students. BStanley Unwins son.CAllen & Unwin. DBilbo Baggins.63What is mainly discussed in the text?A “The Lord of the Rings” and its writer.BA completely new masterwork in the new millennium.Ca famous professor at Oxford University.DThe power of the magic ring.64Which of the following show
19、s the right order of Mr J.R.R.Tolkiens life experience?aHe had his “The Hobbit” published.bHe became a member of the lnklings. cHe served in World WardHe became an undergraduate at Oxford.eHis work “The Lord of the Rings” came to the world.fHe moved to England to live with his aunt.Af-d-b-c-a-e B f-
20、d-c-b-a-e Cf-c-d-b-e-a Dd-f-c-a-b-e3CThis Weeks HighlightsVisit the new College of Engineering Alumni Web for coming events, photo collections, and career services.Reunion Weekend 2004 is just around the corner, and we invite you back to BU to take part in all the fun.BU Breaking NewsBoston Universi
21、ty Professor demands Napping at the Workplace in His Speech.(3/18)Boston University Hosts Discussion on Putin, U.S.-Russian ties for Future.(3/11)BU Physicist Receives Boltzmann Award For Excellent Work In Physics at the Conference.(3/8)FeaturesLearn more about the Young Alumni Council, serving alum
22、ni up to 15 years out of BU.Offer students jobs for earning income to pay their taxes.Student Village will be the center of BU life.Four BU students share their homeschooling experiences, and the lessons they learned.Scientists at the South End will study the worlds most dangerous microbes（微生物）, and
23、 develop measures to bioterrorism.65Which of the following statements is true according to the webpage?AAlumni Web cares about BUs scientific research rather than international situations.BBU provides students with homeschooling.CReunion Weekend 2004 is one of the most important news of this week.DA
24、mumni Web was set up 15 years ago.66The underlined word “around the corner” probably means “_”.Ain the immediate future Bat presentCin the distant future Daround here67If you are a biology student at BU, what is most probably your first choice after you finish reading the webpage?AWatch the video of
25、 the Discussion. BBuy the magazine Bostonia.CWatch the video of the Conference. DBook tickets for the Reunion Weekend.DAmerican researchers say drinking tea may help strengthen the bodys defense system against infection（感染）. Doctors at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, did the st
26、udy. The team studied a chemical found in black, green, oolong and pekoe tea. This chemical is an amino acid（氨基酸）called L-theanine. The scientists say it may increase the strength of gamma delta T cells. Thats the letter T, not the drink. Gamma delta T cells are part of the bodys defenses.First, the
27、 researchers mixed some of these cells with antigens（抗原）found in the amino acid. Antigens help the body react to infection. Then the scientists added some bacteria（细菌）. The Alumni MagazineWinter 20034Within twenty-four hours, the cells produced a lot of interferon, a substance that fights infection.
28、 Cells not mixed with the antigens did not produce interferon.In the second part of the study, eleven people drank five to six cups of black tea every day. Ten other people drank the same amount of instant coffee. That is dried coffee mixed with hot water.Two weeks later, and again two weeks after t
29、hat, the researchers tested the blood of all twenty-one people. They also looked at what happened when they added bacteria to the blood cells. They found that the tea drinkers produced five times more interferon after they started drinking tea. The coffee drinkers did not produce interferon.Doctor J
30、ack Bukowski led the study. He says the antigens added to the gamma delta T cells were responsible for the increased reaction to the bacteria. He says the study also showed that the cells were able to remember the bacteria and fight them again the next time.Earlier research already has found that te
31、a can help prevent heart disease and cancer. Doctor Bukowski says the new study must be repeated with more people. If the findings prove to be true, he says, then tea drinking might also help protect against bacterial infections. He says the amino acid L-theanine could be removed from tea and used a
32、s a drug to strengthen the bodys defenses.68We may know from the text that _ can be found in different kinds of tea.AGamma delta T cells BL-theanine Cinterferon Dbacteria69Tea may help strengthen the bodys defense system because it helps _.Athe body to produce more interferon Bthe body to produce mo
33、re gamma delta T cellsCto add some bacteria to the blood cells Dto mix antigens with some of the cells in the body70According to Dr Bukowski, _.Athe findings of the study have already proved to be trueBhe has taken some amino acid L-theanine from tea and made a drug with itCfurther study is needed t
34、o prove the findings trueDhe is not sure whether tea can help prevent heart disease and cancer71What would be the best title for this Text?ATea Is Better Than Coffee. BTea May Help Fight InfectionCTea Can Help Prevent Cancer. DOur Body Needs TeaEMaybe you never opened that account, but someone else
35、did someone who used your name and personal information to commit fraud（造假）. When an imposter uses your name, your credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for their own purpose in short, when someone takes your personal information without your knowledge its a crime, pur
36、e and simple.The biggest problem is that you may not know your identity（身份）has been stolen until you notice that somethings wrong: you may get bills for a credit card account you never opened, your credit report may include debts you never knew you had, a billing cycle may pass without your receivin
37、g a statement, or you may see charges on your bills that you didnt sign for, and even dont know anything about.If someone has stolen your identity, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggests that you take three actions immediately.First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major cred
38、it offices. Tell them to flag your file with a fraud alert（警告）including a statement that creditors should get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name.Then, ask the credit offices for copies of your credit reports. Credit offices must give you a free copy of your report if it is
39、not correct because of fraud. Review your reports carefully to make sure no additional fraudulent accounts have been opened in your name or unauthorized（侵权的）changes made to your present accounts. In a few months, order new 5copies of your reports to check your corrections and changes, and to make su
40、re no new fraudulent activity has occurred.72Whats the subject discussed in the text?A.What you should do if your credit card is stolen. BWhat you should do if your identity is stolen.C.What an imposter always does to make money. DWhat the Federal Trade Commission is about.73What should you do first
41、 when you find your identity is stolen?AInform creditors not to open any new accounts in your name without your permission.BAsk for copies of your credit reports and make sure no other frauds have been made.CKeep ordering new copies to check what you have already changed and corrected.DAlways lock y
42、our ID card in your cupboard in case it should be stolen.74What is the most difficult thing for people to deal with identity frauds?ANo measures can work on the billing cycle. BThere is no strict law for this kind of behaviors.CIt might be a long time before you realize that. DThe FTC does nothing e
43、xcept for three suggestions.75Which is the least possible if a fraud has happened to you?AYou may have debts in your credit card.BYou may find charges on your bills unauthorized.CA new credit card may be opened in your name.DThe fraud departments can find out the imposter right away.6阅读理解训练题（五十六）答案56-60BDCAC 61-65DBABC 66-70ABBAC 71-75BBACD
