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Ⅳ.阅读理解（30分）
Everyone knows that the French are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes(陈规) or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeeds or fails?
At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs(实业家) in the UK found that 70 percent felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood”. Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green-eyed monster(怪物)” and the UK is its home. Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people and gave each an imaginary amount of money. Some were given a little, others a great deal. Those given a little money were given the chance to destroy the large amounts of money given to others—but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.
This seems to prove the entrepreneurs were right to complain. But there is also conflicting evidence. The Organization for Econnomic Cooperation and Development(OECD) recently reported that the UK was now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.
“It’s not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a Professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems arrogant(傲慢) or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”
Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem. They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.
56. What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. One group of people. B. A great survey.
C. National character. D. A nation.
57. Most of the British top entrepreneurs surveyed believe that ________.
A. they are not popular simply because they are successful
B. the British public are hardworking
C. love of success is Britain’s national character
D. they are considered as “green-eyed monsters”
58. What does the result of the Warwich University test show?
A. Two thirds of the people tested didn’t love money.
B. Most people would rather fail than see others succeed.
C. An imaginary amount of money does not attract people.
D. Most people are willing to enjoy success with others.
59. The writer of the passage seems to suggest that _______.
A. jealousy is Britain’s national character
B. British entrepreneurs are not fairly treated
C. the scientists at Warwich University did a successful test
D. the British dislike the entrepreneurs because they do not behave properly
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E-mail systems at thousands of companies and government offices around the world were attacked by a virus（病毒）called“Melissa”that disguised（伪装）itself as an“important message”from a friend.
In spite of weekend of warnings, more than 50,000 computers at about 100 places around the world have been attacked by the virus, computer security experts said on Monday.
The virus began to show up last Friday and spread rapidly on Monday by making computers fire off dozens of infected（被传染的）e-mails. Although the virus caused no serious damage to a computer, its effects were far-reaching.
To make matters worse, a similar virus called“Papa”was discovered on Monday.
Papa is programmed to send out even more infected e-mails than Melissa.
The Melissa virus comes in the form of an e-mail, usually containing the subject line“Important Message”. It appears to be from a friend. The body of the e-mail message says,“Here is that document you asked for...don't show it to anyone else.”Attached（附）to the message is a document file. Once the user opens that file, the virus digs into the user's address book and sends infected documents to the first 50 addresses.
E-mails from the Papa virus include an attached spread-sheet（电子数据文件）file. When the user opens that file, the virus sends 60 infected e-mails.
The reason why this is spreading so fast is that you are getting it from people you know. You should never open documents or attachments from people you don't know. People who get an unexpected e-mail with the“important message”subject line should delete it immediately and not open the message.
（1）Thousands of computers were attacked by the Melissa virus _______ .
[ ]
A. covered with an important message
B. under cover of an urgent message
C. under the clothes of an important e-mail
D. with a beautiful coat
（2）The Melissa virus made a computer _______.
[ ]
A. receive tens of bad e-mail messages
B. fire at many sick e-mails
C. send out scores of infected messages
D. burn with a fire because of many infected e-mails
（3）After the attack by the Melissa virus a computer ________.
[ ]
A. became entirely out of order
B. could not send out any e-mail any longer
C. would have to be thrown away
D. was slightly damaged
（4）If you opened an infected file by the Melissa virus, the virus would ________.
[ ]
A. damage the user's addresses book at once
B. soon spread through the user's list of addresses
C. let the first 50 addresses go out of the computer
D. change the user's address book in the computer
（5） ________ gave one an attachment called spreadsheet file.
[ ]
A. The Melissa virus
B. The e-mails infected by the Melissa virus
C. The computer attacked by the virus
D. The e-mails infected by the Papa virus
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E-mail systems at thousands of companies and government offices around the world were attacked by a virus（病毒）called“Melissa”that disguised（伪装）itself as an“important message”from a friend.
In spite of weekend of warnings, more than 50,000 computers at about 100 places around the world have been attacked by the virus, computer security experts said on Monday.
The virus began to show up last Friday and spread rapidly on Monday by making computers fire off dozens of infected（被传染的）e-mails. Although the virus caused no serious damage to a computer, its effects were far-reaching.
To make matters worse, a similar virus called“Papa”was discovered on Monday.
Papa is programmed to send out even more infected e-mails than Melissa.
The Melissa virus comes in the form of an e-mail, usually containing the subject line“Important Message”. It appears to be from a friend. The body of the e-mail message says,“Here is that document you asked for...don't show it to anyone else.”Attached（附）to the message is a document file. Once the user opens that file, the virus digs into the user's address book and sends infected documents to the first 50 addresses.
E-mails from the Papa virus include an attached spread-sheet（电子数据文件）file. When the user opens that file, the virus sends 60 infected e-mails.
The reason why this is spreading so fast is that you are getting it from people you know. You should never open documents or attachments from people you don't know. People who get an unexpected e-mail with the“important message”subject line should delete it immediately and not open the message.
（1）Thousands of computers were attacked by the Melissa virus _______ .
[ ]
A. covered with an important message
B. under cover of an urgent message
C. under the clothes of an important e-mail
D. with a beautiful coat
（2）The Melissa virus made a computer _______.
[ ]
A. receive tens of bad e-mail messages
B. fire at many sick e-mails
C. send out scores of infected messages
D. burn with a fire because of many infected e-mails
（3）After the attack by the Melissa virus a computer ________.
[ ]
A. became entirely out of order
B. could not send out any e-mail any longer
C. would have to be thrown away
D. was slightly damaged
（4）If you opened an infected file by the Melissa virus, the virus would ________.
[ ]
A. damage the user's addresses book at once
B. soon spread through the user's list of addresses
C. let the first 50 addresses go out of the computer
D. change the user's address book in the computer
（5） ________ gave one an attachment called spreadsheet file.
[ ]
A. The Melissa virus
B. The e-mails infected by the Melissa virus
C. The computer attacked by the virus
D. The e-mails infected by the Papa virus
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阅读理解E
Do you have a sore throat, a running nose and a headache? Do you keep coughing and sneezing? If you do, the chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu---but which one? Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.
Colds, which usually last about a week, affect the nose most. They commonly cause a running nose and sneezing. Sometimes, they cause a headache, a cough and slightly aching muscles.
Flu is a much more serious illness and is caused by different groups of viruses. People with flu usually get all the symptoms(症状) described above. However, they also get a high fever, a dry cough and much worse aching. Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages. The symptoms also last much longer. Sometimes they don’t disappear for at least two weeks.
Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly(年长的), who are weaker and less healthy than most younger people, can die from flu. This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection(预防针) before the start of winter when flu is most common. This injection is inexpensive and definitely（明显地）worth it.
If you have a cold or flu, you must always deal with used tissues(手巾纸) carefully. Don’t leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor. Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could be passed on. And finally, remember to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze! You don’t want to see the small drops of liquids blown(喷) out of your nose and mouth when you sneeze, do you? Disgusting(令人作呕), eh? Now you can understand why it’s a good idea to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
In paragraph 4, we learn that ________.
A. flu injection can cause death B. most old people die from flu
C. flu can kill old people easily D. flu is most common in summer
Dealing with used tissues properly(正确地) is important because ________.
A. it helps keep your classroom tidy B. it prevents the spread of colds and flu
C. people hate picking up dirty tissues D. picking up lots of tissues is hard work
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Both colds and flu last the same time.
B. Both colds and flu can be prevented by injection.
C. Both colds and flu are caused by the same viruses.
D. Both colds and flu have an aching symptom.
Which is probably the best title for the passage?
A. Colds and Flu B. The Different Symptoms of a Cold and Flu
C. Prevention Is Better Than Cure
D. Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing
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阅读理解E
Do you have a sore throat, a running nose and a headache? Do you keep coughing and sneezing? If you do, the chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu---but which one? Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.
Colds, which usually last about a week, affect the nose most. They commonly cause a running nose and sneezing. Sometimes, they cause a headache, a cough and slightly aching muscles.
Flu is a much more serious illness and is caused by different groups of viruses. People with flu usually get all the symptoms(症状) described above. However, they also get a high fever, a dry cough and much worse aching. Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages. The symptoms also last much longer. Sometimes they don’t disappear for at least two weeks.
Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly(年长的), who are weaker and less healthy than most younger people, can die from flu. This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection(预防针) before the start of winter when flu is most common. This injection is inexpensive and definitely（明显地）worth it.
If you have a cold or flu, you must always deal with used tissues(手巾纸) carefully. Don’t leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor. Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could be passed on. And finally, remember to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze! You don’t want to see the small drops of liquids blown(喷) out of your nose and mouth when you sneeze, do you? Disgusting(令人作呕), eh? Now you can understand why it’s a good idea to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
【小题1】 In paragraph 4, we learn that ________.
| A．flu injection can cause death |
| B．most old people die from flu |
| C．flu can kill old people easily |
| D．flu is most common in summer |
| A．it helps keep your classroom tidy |
| B．it prevents the spread of colds and flu |
| C．people hate picking up dirty tissues |
| D．picking up lots of tissues is hard work |
| A．Both colds and flu last the same time. |
| B．Both colds and flu can be prevented by injection. |
| C．Both colds and flu are caused by the same viruses. |
| D．Both colds and flu have an aching symptom. |
| A．Colds and Flu |
| B．The Different Symptoms of a Cold and Flu |
| C．Prevention Is Better Than Cure |
| D．Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing |
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阅读理解E
Do you have a sore throat, a running nose and a headache? Do you keep coughing and sneezing? If you do, the chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu---but which one? Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.
Colds, which usually last about a week, affect the nose most. They commonly cause a running nose and sneezing. Sometimes, they cause a headache, a cough and slightly aching muscles.
Flu is a much more serious illness and is caused by different groups of viruses. People with flu usually get all the symptoms(症状) described above. However, they also get a high fever, a dry cough and much worse aching. Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages. The symptoms also last much longer. Sometimes they don’t disappear for at least two weeks.
Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly(年长的), who are weaker and less healthy than most younger people, can die from flu. This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection(预防针) before the start of winter when flu is most common. This injection is inexpensive and definitely（明显地）worth it.
If you have a cold or flu, you must always deal with used tissues(手巾纸) carefully. Don’t leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor. Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could be passed on. And finally, remember to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze! You don’t want to see the small drops of liquids blown(喷) out of your nose and mouth when you sneeze, do you? Disgusting(令人作呕), eh? Now you can understand why it’s a good idea to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
【小题１】 In paragraph 4, we learn that ________.
A. flu injection can cause death B. most old people die from flu
C. flu can kill old people easily D. flu is most common in summer
【小题１】 Dealing with used tissues properly(正确地) is important because ________.
A. it helps keep your classroom tidy B. it prevents the spread of colds and flu
C. people hate picking up dirty tissues D. picking up lots of tissues is hard work
【小题１】 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Both colds and flu last the same time.
B. Both colds and flu can be prevented by injection.
C. Both colds and flu are caused by the same viruses.
D. Both colds and flu have an aching symptom.
【小题１】Which is probably the best title for the passage?
A. Colds and Flu B. The Different Symptoms of a Cold and Flu
C. Prevention Is Better Than Cure
D. Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing
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