
第二篇:
Since June 28th, 2011, tourists from China have been allowed to visit Taiwan as individuals rather than as
part of a tour group. At first, only people from the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen were 36 for the
new “free independent traveler” (FIT) program. This change 37 as a boon to Taiwan’s travel industry, as it
was expected to bring more people who would like to experience another side of Chinese culture. Businesses
such as hotels, department stores, restaurants, and other stores 38 tourism are anticipating significant
benefits. As of 2010, 3,200 Chinese tourists were visiting Taiwan per day, and 39 May 2011, the total
number of mainland tourists that had come to Taiwan exceeded 2.3 million. While this is exciting news for the
tourism sector, it does 40 concerns for government security services. Officials worried that their agencies
did not have sufficient staff or resources to ensure that FITs will not overstay their 15-day limit in Taiwan, go
missing or work illegally. It is hoped, though, that this new program will help Taiwan’s tourism industry grow.
【3】36. • able ‚ capable ƒ eligible „ intelligible
【4】37. • hailed ‚ is hailing ƒ has hailed „ was hailed
【2】38. • composed of ‚ related to ƒ concerned with „ resulted in
【2】39. • at ‚ by ƒ from „ with
【1】40. • pose ‚ impose ƒ endorse „ suppose
四、閱讀測驗
第一篇:
Players and fans alike have their ways of avoiding bad luck. Some sports superstitions are stranger than
others. For example, basketball superstar Michael Jordan (a graduate of North Carolina) always wore his blue
North Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform for good luck.
Baseball players may be the most superstitious. Pitcher Turk Wendell brushes his teeth and chews licorice
between every inning. Wade Boggs would eat only chicken the day of a game. Former pitcher Mark “The Bird”
Fidrych used to play with the dirt on the mound and talk to himself and the ball before he pitched. Red Sox
shortstop Nomar Garciaparra gets dressed the same way every day, makes sure to step on each dugout step with
both feet, and tugs at his batting gloves and taps his toes during each at-bat.
There are lots of common superstitions in baseball. For example, spitting into your hand before picking up
the bat is said to bring good luck. On the other hand, it is bad luck if a dog walks across the diamond before the
first pitch. Similarly, lending a bat to a fellow player is a serious jinx.
【3】41. Which of the following people is NOT mentioned as a baseball player in the passage?
• Wade Boggs.
‚ Turk Wendell.
ƒ Michael Jordan.
„ Mark “The Bird” Fidrych.
【3】42. Which fielding position does Nomar Garciaparra play?
• Pitcher.
‚ Catcher.
ƒ Shortstop.
„ First baseman.
【2】43. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
• The popularity of baseball in the world.
‚ Examples of baseball players’ superstitions.
ƒ Healthy food for professional baseball players.
„ Comparison between basketball and baseball superstitions.
【1】44. What does jinx in the last paragraph mean?
• Bad luck.
‚ Good luck.
ƒ Superstition.
„ A fielding position.
【4】45. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
• Basketball players may be more superstitious than baseball players.
‚ A dog walking across the diamond before the first pitch is good luck.
ƒ To avoid bad luck, a player should always lend his bat to another player.
„ Spitting into your hand before picking up the bat is believed to bring good luck.
第二篇:
Whether he ’s covering the war in Iraq, a tsunami in Thailand, or the death of a celebrity, Anderson Cooper
stands out as an insightful, charismatic reporter.
Born into an extremely wealthy and well-educated family, Cooper, however, confronted more than its fair
share of tragedy in his life. At 10, Cooper lost his father. A decade later, his oldest brother Carter committed
suicide. His brother’s death had a profound impact on him, causing Cooper to re-evaluate his life and career.
From his losses, Cooper realized he could handle adversity better than most, and he developed the desire to
break bad news to others. Despite not having any formal training, Cooper decided to become a journalist. After
failing to land a job as a reporter, Cooper took matters into his hands. In 1990, he bought a camera and used fake
press ID to cover the crisis in Somalia. The producer of the news program—Channel One was so impressed with
his coverage that they bought the footage and gave him a job as chief international correspondent. And in 2001,
CNN hired him as a co-anchor for one of their programs.
Once he was in the spotlight on CNN, Cooper’s career soared. His passionate news segments appealed to
many viewers. His ability to get to the bottom of things makes many people feel like they are getting the news
from a person who is just like them. Although Cooper mainly reports from CNN studios in New York, he has
never been reluctant to report from dangerous locations. In 2004, he rushed down to New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina struck. Cooper was clearly moved by the damage he witnessed. Thus, many viewers
connected with his raw emotion and his coverage launched him to superstardom. While reporting the earthquake
in Haiti, he threw down his camera and rescued a boy who was injured in the streets. For his stellar work,
Cooper has taken home several honors.
【4】46. How can we best describe Cooper’s childhood?
• Cooper came from a rich family and he rarely had any problems.
‚ Cooper received an excellent education and he lived a happy life.
ƒ Cooper’s parents were kind and they encouraged him to be a reporter.
„ Cooper’s family had a lot of money but he went through some tough times.
【2】47. Why was Cooper given a job as a correspondent for Channel One?
• They were impressed by his prior experience as a journalist.
‚ They really liked the footage he shot in Somalia.
ƒ They thought his work at CNN was fantastic.
„ They believed that he had sufficient formal training in journalism.
【1】48. The word “adversity” in the fourth line of the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “_________.”
• calamity
‚ interception
ƒ universality
„ misguidance
【3】49. Which of the following would Cooper be least likely to do on assignment?
• Give an impassioned speech about how bad a situation is.
‚ Try to assist a child who is injured while he is reporting.
ƒ Start a fight with thugs because he didn’t agree with their opinions.
„ Share his emotions about an issue that really upsets him.
【1】50. Who would enjoy a report by Anderson Cooper most?
• Someone who wants to get the news from somebody they know and trust.
‚ Someone who is only interested in getting the facts of a serious situation.
ƒ A person who enjoys entertaining reports filled with lots of humor.
„ A person who enjoys professional newscasts that are filmed only in studios.