Part two Reading and Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each of the passages is followed by 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the best and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line throw the center.
Passage one
As world population becomes denser, we will feel greater pressure from the expanding number of people. Some experts argue that we are approaching the limit of the number of people the earth can support adequately, and they feel we should turn to compulsory birth control. Other authorities feel that if birth control is imposed on the population, the future of mankind would be seriously jeopardized (危害). They think that very intelligent people would be more likely to have fewer children and this would bring about a lowering of the general level of intelligence in the population as a whole. However, some critics see a fallacy in this argument. In addition to genetics, they say, intelligence depends on an adequate diet, a good home environment, parental attention, and education--- all of which are increasing in the world as the general population becomes more affluent.
16. Some people think birth control is _____.
A. too strict B. not a workable idea
C. dangerous D. only for religious people
17. Critics say intelligence is based on _____ .
A. a good home environment B. adequate
C. genetics D. all of the above
18. The word “fallacy” probably means ____.
A. False idea B. Different idea
C. Unique idea D. Dangerous idea
19. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The whole world is faced with the problem of increasing population.
B. Some scientists argued that birth control can affect the level of intelligence
C. Genetics is one of the main factors to intelligence
D. Food, family attention and education have nothing to do with intelligence
20. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Birth control B. How to develop intelligence
C. Population and intelligence D. The importance of genetics
Passage two
It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the quick pace of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming terrible. You might tolerate the rude and in considerate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered drivers is the exception to the rule. Perhaps we need a campaign calling for “Be Kind to Other Drivers”, otherwise, it may get completely out of hand.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed and good-tempered of the driver to resist the temptation to revenge when treated rudely. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards relieving the tension of driving. A friendly nod or wave in response to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill. Tolerance is absolutely necessary in modern traffic condition. But such politeness is very rare today. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem to recognize politeness when they see it.
A veteran driver, whose manners are faultless, told me that it would help if motorist learn to drive correctly into traffic streams without causing the total blockages 拥堵 that may give rise to bad temper. Unfortunately, modern motorists can’t even learn to drive, let alone be well-mannered on the road. Years ago the experts warned us that the car-ownership explosion would demand a lot more give-and-take平等互让 from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
21. According to the passage, troubles on the road are mainly caused by ______.
A. people’s attitude towards driver B. the rhythm of modern life
C. traffic condition D. the behavior of the driver
22. The sentence “You might tolerate the rude and in considerate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered drivers is the exception to the rule.” Implies that ____.
A. our society is unjust to well-mannered driver.
B. rude drivers can be met only occasionally
C. nowadays impolite drivers constitute the majority of motorists
D. the well-mannered motorists cannot tolerate the rude driver.
23. By “good sense” (para 2.) the writer means ______.
A. the driver’s prompt response to difficult conditions
B. the driver’s ability to understand and react politely
C. the driver’s tolerance of bad road conditions
D. the driver’s acknowledge of traffic regulations
24. Experts have long pointed out that in the face of car-ownership explosion, _____.
A. drivers should be ready to yield to one another.
B. road users should make more sacrifices
C. drivers will suffer a great loss if they pay no respect to others
D. drivers should have more communication among others
25. In the writer’s opinion, ______.
A. drivers should apply road politeness properly
B. strict traffic regulations are badly needed
C. rude and inconsiderate drivers should be punished
D. drivers should try their best to avoid traffic jams
