“阅读理解＋七选五”组合练（四）
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Just a couple of hours ago，I was on the plane，ready to fly home from London.The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take-off.I had my iPod in place and a new book to read.Then，over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice，“The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire.We regret that we must cancel this flight.”
The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting.One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant.A couple in another row complained loudly.A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.Yet some passengers responded differently.An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments(行李架)．A teenager，rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers，stopped to help a woman with a disability.The lady sitting next to me laughed and said，“Hey，it’s not the end of the world，”before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.The wisest among us have a remarkable ability to maintain grounded when times get tough.
No life is perfect；mine certainly isn’t.We all must face challenges，both large and small.You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances.We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.
That’s grace under pressure.My seatmate was right—things could have been so much worse.Anyway，I am safe.I have my health.I have two wonderful children.I have work I love and so much to be grateful for.Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.
语篇解读 作者乘坐的飞机航班被取消，乘坐这架航班的人表现出了不同的反应。通过本次经历，作者体会到，情况并没有很糟糕，应时刻保持乐观和镇定的心态。 1．What caused the passengers’ different reactions? A．The loudspeaker. B．The delay of the flight. C．The ground crew’s fault. D．The pilot’s announcement. 答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting.”可知，乘客们对“飞行员宣布取消航班”这一消息有不同的反应。故选D项。
2．Who turned his anger on the seat? A．The teenager helping the disabled. B．The old man taking bags down. C．The man in a black suit. D．The man close to the author. 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第四句“A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.”可知，一位穿黑色西装的商人踢了他前方的座位。故选C项。 3．What did the woman sitting next to the author do? A．She assisted a disabled woman. B．She made a phone call to her family. C．She helped others carry their luggage. D．She told moving stories to her children. 答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“The lady sitting next to me laughed and said，‘Hey，it’s not the end of the world，’ before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.”可知，坐在作者旁边的女士给她的孩子们打电话并与他们分享了这次冒险的经历。故选B项。 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Our life is full of ups and downs. B．It is natural to be scared under pressure. C．We should help each other in times of difficulty. D．We should be positive and calm when life is hard. 答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.”及最后一段中的“...things could have been so much worse.Anyway，I am safe...so much to be grateful for”可知，当生活遭遇困难时，我们应该保持乐观和镇定的心态，故选D项。
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City College Union Inc Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20.Typing speed：at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is 18,500 per year. Enquires to R．Barbar 387－5075. Emu Airline Secretary
Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary.
The position offers at least 20 hours’ work a week，with a view to full-time work in the future.
Monthly salary is about 1,400. Phone 899－3264 for an appointment. Word Processor Operator (full-time)
We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry.Only experienced operators are expected to apply.
Starting salary：17,950 yearly. Apply in writing to：
The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd.Kensington 2033. Sewing Machinist Wanted Jeans Industry
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city.Our products include jeans，skirts，shorts and so on.We are looking for sewing machine operators.
The factory works a 38-hour week over 4－5 days.Wages for this are 18,050 per year.Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award.
If you are interested，come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans,23 North Ave，Beaudesert.
语篇解读 广告介绍了四家公司招聘四类岗位人员的要求、工资及联系方式。 5．What can we learn from the above advertisements? A．Their companies are introduced in detail.
B．They all want people for their respective positions. C．Each is looking for experienced employees.
D．There exist large income gaps between the four posts.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。四则广告中并没有对公司详细的介绍，故A错误；根据“Secretary/Typist；Secretary；Operator (full-time)；Sewing Machinist Wanted”可知他们在招聘不同岗位人员，故B正确；文中只有Word Processor中提到“Only experienced operators are expected to apply.”故C错误；根据“18,500 per year，Monthly salary is about 1,400，17,950 yearly；18,050 per year”可知，四个岗位的收入差别不大，故D错误。故选B。
6．The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is . A．its good salary
B．its nice working conditions C．its promising future D．its free flying 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据Emu Airline中“The position offers at least 20 hours’ work a week，with a view to full-time work in the future.”可知，该岗位是兼职，但将来有可能转为全职，这是最吸引人的地方，故选C。
7．If you want to be a sewing machine operator you may contact this company by . A．phone C．visit 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据Sewing Machinist Wanted中的“If you are interested，come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans,23 North Ave，Beaudesert.”可知，如果想应聘要亲自去，故选C。 Ⅱ.七选五
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How do actors and actresses memorize hundreds of lines？Memorizing lines takes practice and constant repetition.However，there are a few ways to make the memorization process run smoothly and quickly.
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For most performers，there is no quicker way of memorizing lines.To learn lines，an actor must recite the play loud over and over again.Most rehearsals(彩排) encourage this by running through the lines or having a “read through”．By the time opening night arrives，most actors have spoken their lines hundreds of times.
Listen to your cast members.
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