Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension （单选题，共10小题，每题3分，共90分）
There are 6 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Passage 1
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict(迷),” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(皱的).” Today David wears casual clothes — khaki pants and a sports shirt — to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the changes from formal to casual office wear have been slow. In the early 1990s,many companies allowed their workers to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday).This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for workers has really become an everyday thing,” said business adviser Measly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their workers to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new workers if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study made by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that casual dress has a side effect on work. Supporters of casual office wear also say that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
41. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because ____________.
A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance
C. he wanted his clothes to look tidy and clean all the time D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
42. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because ____________. A. they make him feel at ease when working B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes C. he looks handsome in casual clothes D. he no longer works for any company
43. According to this passage, which of the following is FALSE? A. Many workers don’t like a conservative dress code.
B. Comfortable clothes make workers more productive. C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young workers. D. All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear.
44. According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. B. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.C. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.
45. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT ____________. A. saving worker’s money B. making workers more attractive C. improving worker’s feeling D. making workers happier
Passage 2
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation.
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father’s Day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
46. According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?
A. It is a day to show love to mothers. B. It is a day to wear carnations.
C. It is a day for people to visit the cemetery.
D. It is a day for many people to attend religious services. 47. Choose the right time order of the following events.
a. The first Father’s Day was observed.
b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance. c. Father’s Day became a day for national observance. d. The idea of honoring fathers was brought up. A. a b c d d a c b
48. Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day becoming a national commemorative day? A. Mrs. Do. C. Ann Jarvis.
B. Margaret Chase Smith.
D. Woodrow Wilson.
B. d a b c
C. b a c d
D.
49. From the passage, we know in the U.S ____________.
A. one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother passes away B. on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues
C. on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day D. the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents 50. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ____________. A. call on people to love and respect their parents B. introduce Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
C. tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day D. show how important fathers and mothers are
Passage 3
The Boulder Library sponsored Boulder's 42nd Art Fair this weekend. The two-day event was held, as usual, at Memorial Park. Almost 100 artists showed
up each day. More than 1000 locals and visitors strolled through the shady park each day, as temperatures remained in the comfortable 21°C all weekend.
All kinds of arts were on display and for sale. Prices ranged from a couple of dollars to a couple of thousand dollars. Oscar, a native of Peru,was selling his beautiful paintings of the mountain village of Ayacucho, where he lives most of the year. “Every year I come to the United States to sell my paintings at about five different art shows. Then I return to my country. That is where I do all my paintings, in our beautiful mountains.” Peter is a photographer. He travels throughout the southwest US. One of his favorite areas is northeast Arizona. A Navajo woman was selling her own rug weavings at the fair. She was busy creating a rug while visitors watched. When asked how long it took , she replied that her creations usually took months.
The exhibit areas were located throughout the park. Artists’ creations included jewelry, bird houses, gourd (葫芦) art, furniture, pottery, handmade musical instruments, music CDs and sculpture. “This was another successful year for our art fair,” said the head librarian . “The artists sold enough of their works to encourage them to return next year, and the library raised almost $700 from sales of various items. We 'll use this money to purchase a few more tables and chairs.”
51. The Boulder's 42nd Art Fair lasted for_________ .
A. half a day B. one day
C. three days D.two
days
52. Who was selling paintings of the mountain village of Ayacucho?
A. Peter. C. Oscar.
B. Susan. D. A Navajo woman.
53. Which area is one of Peter's favorite areas? .
A. Southwest US.
B. Northeast Arizona.
C. Mountain village. D. Boulder's area. 54. The creations the artists exhibited included .
A. books
B. flowers C. pottery
D.combs
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