Betty is not a traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces (牙套) on her teeth. But this hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of America’s favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?
The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty is the main character in a TV show Ugly Betty. The show is about her life as an office worker at a fashion magazine in New York.
The TV show has just started. Betty has many exciting experiences and romantic stories. Betty is often looked down on and laughed at by the people around. But she manages to do better than others with her hard work, charm and wisdom. The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.
Though you may know the ending of the show from the beginning and the story is familiar to many of us, it has still been a big success in the USA. It has attracted a large number of viewers and won two Golden Globes awards, one of the highest honors for a television program in the USA. “I think you can see a bit of Betty in all of us, and I mean men as well, because it’s about the underdog (弱者) ”, says Ashley Jensen, who plays one of the characters on the show.
The program is so popular because of the performance of the 23-year-old actress America Ferrera who plays the role of Betty. She brings the character alive on the screen.
1.Betty is popular because of .
A. her clothes B. her charm C. her personality D. her appearance
2.In Paragraph 4, the underlined word “it” refers to (指的是) .
A. the beginning B. the ending C. the story D. the show
3.Which is the reason for the success of the show?
A. A large number of viewers.
B. Her life as an office worker.
C. The wonderful performance.
D. Two Golden Globes awards.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Betty is a girl of wisdom.
B. Betty acts as a beautiful swan on the show.
C. Betty is an American favourite TV character.
D. Betty is often looked down on by the people around.
5.What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Beauty from within. B. A romantic story.
C. An ugly girl. D. An exciting experience.
1.B
2.D
3.C
4.B
5.A
【解析】贝蒂不是传统的美国人，但这就没有阻止她成为美国最受欢迎的电视角色之一，其原因是：魅力比美貌更具吸引力。通过自身的努力工作，凭借自己的魅力和智慧，贝蒂最终从丑小鸭蜕变为美丽的小天鹅。该节目吸引了一大批观众，获得了两个金球奖项。该节目如此大受欢迎，也与23岁美国女演员费雷拉的出色表演分不开。
1.细节理解题。根据第二节的第一句可知：The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty.。
2.词义猜测题。句中的it带指the show。
3.细节理解题。根据短文的最后一节可知。
4.细节理解题。“在该节目中，Betty扮演的是美丽的小天鹅”，该句是错误的。
5.主旨大意题。本题的最佳标题是A，表示“内在美”。
科目：初中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
听力录音材料：
一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。
Number 1
M: Hey, Betty! How do you study for a test?
W: I study by listening to tapes.
Number 2
M: Sally, did you use to be afraid of tigers?
W: Yes, I did.
Number 3
M: I think we should be allowed to play soccer after class.
W: I agree.
Number 4
M: It’s Celia’s birthday tomorrow. I don’t know what I should get her.
W: If I were you, I would get her a scarf.
二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。
M: Hi, Maria! Whose backpack is this?
W: I don’t know. Look, there is a hair band in it. So the owner can’t be a boy.
M: It could be Lily’s hair band. She has long hair.
W: You’re right. The backpack might belong to Lily.
请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。
W: Have you done your homework, John?
M: Not yet.
W: Then why are you watching TV now?
M: This is my favorite baseball game.
W: You can watch it after you finish your homework.
M: But the show will be over.
W: There will be another game next week.
M: Please?
W: You know the rules, John.
M: I hate the rules! I can’t wait till I grow up.
请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。
W: Hi, Lewis! I’m so glad the holiday is finally here.
M: Me too. Imagine! We’ve got three days in a row.
W: So, where’re you going?
M: I don’t have any plans yet. I’ll just play it by ear. How about you, Tina?
W: We’re going hiking and camping in the mountains.
M: That sounds exciting!
W: Would you like to join us?
M: Hmm, let me think about it. I’ll let you know later.
请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。
M: Gina, I was invited to a party. I don’t know what to wear and I need your help.
W: Well, what kind of party is it?
M: It is an important party for all junior students.
W: When is the party?
M: 8:00 pm, next Friday evening.
W: Oh, that is one week from today. You have enough time to get prepared. And if I were you, I
would wear a shirt and tie. But don’t wear a suit. That makes you look old.
M: I agree. But what if I don’t know anyone?
W: Well, if I were you, I would talk to someone first. It is not good to be too shy, right?
M: Yes, you are right.
W: Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Have a good time at the party.
M: Thanks.
请听一段独白，完成第14至第16小题。
Hello, boys and girls. Welcome to our Summer Camp Day! It is a team competition taking place once every year both at the festival and on our website!
There are four teams: red, yellow, blue, and purple. You can join a team by joining the team’s Facebook group. Within each group, team members work together on how they can win the competition, and decide more fun things like team songs, team flags and so on.
Each year, one team will be named the Summer Camp Day Champion. The winning team will be decided at the end of the festival, and we will fly their flag that day. The winning team will also get a party.
As a team member, you have to wear your team color and encourage your teammates, or join in games. The games include spelling game, guessing game, water ball game and soccer game. If you win a game, you will get prizes like T-shirts or some other souvenirs. Most of the games will be during the day on Saturdays, and the winning team’s party will be on Sunday afternoon.
I hope you will enjoy yourself in our summer camp!
三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。
W: Hello, Hoffman Travel Agency.
M: Hello. I’d like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai, please.
W: I see. May I have your name, please?
M: Thomas Green. T-H-O-M-A-S. Thomas. G-R-E-E-N, Green.
W: Got it. So when are you travelling?
M: I’d like to fly next Monday, November 25th.
W: Wait a moment, please. (Pause) We have one ticket left.
M: Perfect! How much is the ticket?
W: It is only 840 RMB.
M: Well, that’s a pretty fair price.
W: A ticket to Shanghai for next Monday, November 25th. OK, your ticket has been booked. The flight number is CA1589 from Beijing International Airport Terminal Three to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The departure time is 8:30 p.m.
M: Thank you so much! By the way, can I bring my pet with me?
W: I’m sorry. Pets are not allowed.
M: Oh, I see. Thanks.
W: You are welcome. Goodbye.
M: Bye.
一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片选项与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。（共4分，每小题1分）
二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。（共12分，每小题1分）
5. What’s in the backpack?
A. A notebook. B. A pencil box. C. A hair hand
6. Whose backpack could it be?
A. Jack’s B. Lily’s C. Maria’s
请听一段对话，完成第7至8小题。
7. What is John doing now?
A. Watching TV. B. Doing homework. C. Playing baseball.
8. What does John hate?
A. The shows. B. The rules C. The games.
请听一段对话，完成第9至10小题。
9.How long will the holiday be?
A. Two days. B. Three days. C. Four days.
10. What is Tina going to do during the holiday?
A. Go hiking and camping. B. Go to the beach. C. Visit the museum.
请听一段对话，完成第11至13小题。
11. When is the party?
A. Next Sunday evening. B. Next Saturday evening. C. Next Friday evening.
12. What will the boy probably wear for the party?
A. A shirt and tie. B. A suit and shirt. C. A suit and tie.
13. What can we know about the boy?
A. He has no friends. B. He needs more time. C. He wants some advice.
请听一段对话，完成第14至16小题。
14. How can you join the team?
A. By joining a party on Saturdays.
B. By joining a group on Facebook.
C. By joining games on the Internet.
15. Which game is not talked about?
A. Guessing game. B. Spelling game. C. Dancing game.
16. What does the speaker want to do?
A. To tell us about a competition.
B. To introduce a competition team.
C. To encourage us to win the game.
三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上。对话你将听两遍。（共10分，每小题2分）
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