The woman with the mastectomy held her hand too and smiled affectionately. Meg was a little lost for words. What comfort could she offer?"You' ve been so good to me. If it had been me I couldn' t have been brave like you, she said. Oh nonsense, said her friend. It really isn't so bad when it actually happens. You had the vorst of it, the waiting, and the going into the operation Meg said a last good-bye to the whole room, and in a moment was gone (280words) 19. We can infer from the passage that Meg was in hospital for a(n) ation B. routine check 20. From what Meg did and said to her two neighbors we can conclude that A. they had stayed in the same hospital before B. they had enjoyed each others company C. Meg had suffered from a more serious illness D. Meg was delighted to leave her neighbors 21. Why did Meg manage her good-bye and her exit with great tact? teXt 8 Cooper seemed to be about thirty. He was a tall, thin fellow, with a sallow face in which there was not a spot of color. It was a face all in one tone. He had a large, hooked nose and blue eyes. When entering the bungalow, he had taken off his hat and flung it to a waiting boy. Mr. Warburton oticed that his large skull, covered with short, brown hair, contrasted somewhat oddly with a weak, small chin. He was dressed in khaki shorts and a khaki shirt, but they were shabby and soiled; and his battered hat had not been cleaned for days. Mr. Warburton reflected that the young man had spent a week on a coasting steamer and had passed the past forty-eight hours lying in the bottom of a very small boat "We ll see what he looks like when he comes in to dinner He went into his room where his things were as neatly laid out as if he had an English valet undressed. and. walking down the stairs to the bathhouse. washed himself with cool water. The only concession he made to the climate was to wear a white dinner-jacket; but otherwise, in a boiled shirt and a high collar, silk socks and patent-leather shoes, he dressed as formally as though he were dining at his club in a fashionable London street. A careful host. he went into the dining room to see that the table was properly laid. It was gay with orchids, and the silver shone brightly The napkins were folded into elaborate shapes. Shaded candles in silver candlesticks shed a soft light. Mr. Warburton smiled his approval and returned to the sitting room to await his guest Presently, he appeared Cooper was wearing the khaki shorts, the khaki shirt, and the ragged jacket in which he had landed. Mr. Warburtons smile of greeting froze on his face 色“ Hulloa, you re all dressed up” said Cooper1 didnt know you were going to do that. I very arly put on a sarong.” It doesn't matter at all. I daresay your boys were busy You neednt have bothered to dress on my account, you know. I didnt. I al ways dress for dinner
16 The woman with the mastectomy held her hand too and smiled affectionately. Meg was a little lost for words. What comfort could she offer? “You’ve been so good to me. If it had been me, I couldn’t have been brave like you,” she said. “Oh nonsense,” said her friend. “It really isn’t so bad when it actually happens. You had the worst of it, the waiting, and the going into the operation.” Meg said a last good-bye to the whole room, and in a moment was gone. (280words) 19. We can infer from the passage that Meg was in hospital for a(n)______. A. operation B. routine check C. visit D. test 20. From what Meg did and said to her two neighbors, we can conclude that _____. A. they had stayed in the same hospital before B. they had enjoyed each other’s company C. Meg had suffered from a more serious illness D. Meg was delighted to leave her neighbors 21. Why did Meg manage her good-bye and her exit with great tact? TEXT 8 Cooper seemed to be about thirty. He was a tall, thin fellow, with a sallow face in which there was not a spot of color. It was a face all in one tone. He had a large, hooked nose and blue eyes. When, entering the bungalow, he had taken off his hat and flung it to a waiting boy. Mr. Warburton noticed that his large skull, covered with short, brown hair, contrasted somewhat oddly with a weak, small chin. He was dressed in khaki shorts and a khaki shirt, but they were shabby and soiled; and his battered hat had not been cleaned for days. Mr. Warburton reflected that the young man had spent a week on a coasting steamer and had passed the past forty-eight hours lying in the bottom of a very small boat. “We’ll see what he looks like when he comes in to dinner.” He went into his room where his things were as neatly laid out as if he had an English valet, undressed, and, walking down the stairs to the bathhouse, washed himself with cool water. The only concession he made to the climate was to wear a white dinner-jacket; but otherwise, in a boiled shirt and a high collar, silk socks and patent-leather shoes, he dressed as formally as though he were dining at his club in a fashionable London street. A careful host, he went into the dining room to see that the table was properly laid. It was gay with orchids, and the silver shone brightly. The napkins were folded into elaborate shapes. Shaded candles in silver candlesticks shed a soft light. Mr. Warburton smiled his approval and returned to the sitting room to await his guest. Presently, he appeared. Cooper was wearing the khaki shorts, the khaki shirt, and the ragged jacket in which he had landed. Mr. Warburton’s smile of greeting froze on his face. “Hulloa, you’re all dressed up,” said Cooper. “I didn’t know you were going to do that. I very nearly put on a sarong.” “It doesn’t matter at all. I daresay your boys were busy.” “You needn’t have bothered to dress on my account, you know.” “I didn’t. I always dress for dinner
"Even when you re alone? Especially when I'm alone, replied Mr. Warburton, with a frigid stare He saw a twinkle of amusement in Coopers eyes, and he flushed an angry red. (400words) 22. What is the relationship between Cooper and Mr. Warburton? A. Guest and host B. Guest and hotel manager C. Guest and valet D. Guest and waiter 23. We can conclude from the passage that Mr. Warburton A. prefers to wear casual clothes B. has a hot temper C. is a careless person D. cares about formalities 24. What is the main difference between Cooper and Mr. Warburton? TEXT 9 Evidence that pesticides have long-term lethal effects on human beings has started to accumulate, and recently Robert Finch, Secretary of the U.S. department of Health, Education and Welfare, expressed his extreme apprehension about the pesticide situation. Simultaneously, the petrochemical industry continues its poison-peddling. For instance, Shell Chemical has been carrying on a high-pressure campaign to sell the insecticide Azodrin to farmers as a killer of cotton pests, they continue their programme even though they know that Azodrin is not only ineffective but often increases the pest density. They've covered themselves nicely in an advertisement which states, "Even if an overpowering migration develops, the flexibility of Azodrin lets you regain control fast. Just increase the dosage according to label recommendations. It's a great game-----get people to apply the poison and kill the natural enemies of the pests, them blame the increased pests on"migration and sell even more pestici Right now fisheries are being wiped out by over-exploitation, made eas electronic equipment. The companies producing the equipment know this. They even boast in advertising that only their equipment will keep fishermen in business until the final kill. Profits must obviously be maximized in the short run. Indeed, Western society is in the process of completing the rape and murder of the planet for economic gain and, sadly, most of the rest of the world is eager for the opportunity to emulate our behavior. But the underdeveloped peoples will be denied that opportunity---the days of plunder are unavoidably drawing to a close. (254 words) 25. What is the writers attitude towards Shell Chemicals advertising campaign to sell its A. He is highly favorable C. He has reservations D. He .6. What is the best title for the passage? A. Insecticides
17 “Even when you’re alone?” “Especially when I’m alone,” replied Mr. Warburton, with a frigid stare. He saw a twinkle of amusement in Cooper’s eyes, and he flushed an angry red. (400words) 22. What is the relationship between Cooper and Mr. Warburton? A. Guest and host B. Guest and hotel manager. C. Guest and valet. D. Guest and waiter. 23. We can conclude from the passage that Mr. Warburton____ A. prefers to wear casual clothes B. has a hot temper C. is a careless person D. cares about formalities 24. What is the main difference between Cooper and Mr. Warburton? TEXT 9 Evidence that pesticides have long-term lethal effects on human beings has started to accumulate, and recently Robert Finch, Secretary of the U.S. department of Health, Education and Welfare, expressed his extreme apprehension about the pesticide situation. Simultaneously, the petrochemical industry continues its poison-peddling. For instance, Shell Chemical has been carrying on a high-pressure campaign to sell the insecticide Azodrin to farmers as a killer of cotton pests, they continue their programme even though they know that Azodrin is not only ineffective, but often increases the pest density. They’ve covered themselves nicely in an advertisement which states, “Even if an overpowering migration develops, the flexibility of Azodrin lets you regain control fast. Just increase the dosage according to label recommendations.” It’s a great game-----get people to apply the poison and kill the natural enemies of the pests, them blame the increased pests on “migration” and sell even more pesticide! Right now fisheries are being wiped out by over-exploitation, made easy by modern electronic equipment. The companies producing the equipment know this. They even boast in advertising that only their equipment will keep fishermen in business until the final kill. Profits must obviously be maximized in the short run. Indeed, Western society is in the process of completing the rape and murder of the planet for economic gain and, sadly, most of the rest of the world is eager for the opportunity to emulate our behavior. But the underdeveloped peoples will be denied that opportunity--- the days of plunder are unavoidably drawing to a close. (254 words) 25. What is the writer’s attitude towards Shell Chemical’s advertising campaign to sell its insecticide? A. He is highly favorable. B. He is ambiguous. C. He has reservations. D. He is very critical. 26. What is the best title for the passage? A. Insecticides