IV．阅读理解（30分）
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One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. “We’ve had to make a difficult decision,” Mr. Tisich announced. “You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”
Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” she said. Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!”
The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings.
When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyons’ house, but Mrs. Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs. Tisich became increasingly concerned, while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.
What they didn’t know was that Marc had started walking over to Tommy’s house, with a faint idea of hiding in Lyons’ attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood: the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartons(纸板箱)the right size to hold his record collection.
56. The conflict in this story was caused by___________.
A. Marc and Rachel’s different tempers
B. a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc
C. Marc’s disagreement with his parents about their move
D. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich’s remark of Marc’s irresponsibility
57. Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that both were____________
A. surprised B. angry and upset
C. anxious for more details D. worried about packing
58. The reason for Marc’s going home was that _________________.
A. he did not want to be left behind
B. he realized his family was essential to him
C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents
D. he wished to be a more responsible person
59. What would most likely happen next?
A. Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s house.
B. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would call the police.
C. Marc would join his family for house moving.
D. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would start searching for Marc.
B
Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. ( You may read the questions first.)
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jaguar n.a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southern region of the U.S. and in Central and South America. jargon 1n.speech that doesn’t make sense. 2 n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3 n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4 n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was filled with jargon. jaunt 1n. a trip taken for fun. 2 v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday. javelin 1 n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting. 2 n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3 n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4 v. to strike, as with a javelin. jazz 1n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beat. 2 n. popular dance music influenced by jazz. 3 n. slang empty talk. 4 adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, jazz records. jennet n.a small Spanish horse. |
60. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.
A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4
61. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?
Doctors often speak in medical jargon.
A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4
62. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence?
Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.
A. rhythmic beats B. a type of music
C. a kind of dance D. meaningless talk
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