英语阅读理解大解密:经典习题练习检验

　　1.
　　Most people agree that the direct, assertive(过分自信的) American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the U.S, children often argue with their parents, students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the soup has a fly in it or the  meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter, if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out.
　　Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course, competition isn’t always bad. As a matter of fact, it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more traditional, leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle.
　　Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are generally viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted. Most newcomers to the U.S. like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual. Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.

　　1.In order to show the respect for older people,.      .
　　A. people from some other cultures will always express their true feeling
　　B. people from some other cultures may sometimes hide their true feeling
　　C.Americans always show their true feelings
　　D.Americans usually argue with them

　　2.Why is the extremely competitive nature considered as one of American faults?
　　A.Because people from other cultures fear competition.
　　B.Because only American people own it.
　　C.Because it will make people forget leisure.
　　D.Because it may sometimes urge people to do something bad.

　　3.It can be inferred from the passage that .        .
　　A.American people are more critical of everything than people from other cultures
　　B.the author believes that American character has more faults than virtues
　　C.the author admires American virtues as they are viewed as competitive and anti traditional
　　D.it is difficult for newcomers to get on with Americans

　　4.The passage mainly talks about .       .
　　A. American virtues
　　B. American characters 
　　C. American faults  
　　D. American lifestyles

　　2.
　　Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than for passenger cars; but nevertheless, about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones. By and large, however, the nation’s school children are transported to and from school safety.
　　Even though the number of school bus accidents is not large, the safety of children is always of intense public concern. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, people are divided about what needs to be done-particularly whether seat belts should be compulsory.
　　People in favour of seat belts on school buses-many of them parents and medical organizations-argue that seat belts are necessary not only to reduce fatality and injury, but also to teach children lessons about the importance of using them routinely in any moving vehicle. A side benefit, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the bus driver.
　　People who object to seat belt installation suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety requirements set in 1977. They also believe that many children won’t wear seat belts anyway, and that may damage the belts or use them as weapons to hurt other children.
　　A new Research council report on school bus safety suggest that there are alternate safety devices and procedures that may be more effective and less expensive. For example, the study committee suggested that raising seat backs four inches may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts.
  The report sponsored by the Department of transportation at the request of Congress, re
views seat belts extensively while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses.

　　5.According to the passage, the “school bus” is .      
　　A. the bus offered by the school and different from the public bus
　　B. the bus that has no difference from the public bus
　　C. the bus that is driven by the students
　　D. the bus that is not safe

　　6.According to the passage, who has the greatest degree of control of the school buses “safety”?
　　A.A new Research Council.           B. The Department of Transportation.
　　C. The Medical Organization.         D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

　　7.It may be inferred from this passage that .       .
　　A. many of the opponents(反对者) of seat belt installation are parents and officials of the Department of Transportation
　　B. proposals of seat belts on school buses would be seriously considered
　　C. an alternate safety device (raising seat backs four inches) may be taken into consideration
　　D. The Department of Transportation may either take the idea of seat belts or other measures when it reviews the whole situation

　　8.The title below which best expresses the idea of the passage is           .
　　A. Making School Buses Even Safer for Children     B. Seat Belts Needed on School Buses
　　C. Alternate Safety Devices and Procedures         D. Safety in and around School Buses

　　3．
　　In the age of reality television, success isn’t the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame, just like William Hung, 21, a native of Hong Kong.
　　Hung recently has made an agreement with US-based entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They will publish a full-length record, titled “The True Idol” on April 6.
　　The idol is a civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkeley. He did a version of Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs” on the television show “American Idol 3”, on January 27. The Fox TV singing contest searches for pop stars among ordinary people. In the case of Hung, however, his act was so bad that the judges cut him off in mid-act.

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