专升本冲刺：阅读理解专项练习（十）

Test Ten

Passage One

Questions 1 to 5are based on the following passage.

Today it seemsperfectly natural for us to shake hands when we greet someone or say good-bye.But in primitive life the hand was probably a symbol of power and strength. Thehand was used to fight enemies, kill animals, and make spears (矛) andimplements (工具).So when the hand was extended to someone, it could have represented good will,since it showed that the person was not armed or ready for fight.

We know thatthe hand was an important symbol in early religion, probably as a mark ofpower. The Greeks prayed to their gods with raised hands. Presenting the handspalm to palm was at one time the way an inferior person paid respect to asuperior one.

Among theArabs, it was customary at one time to kiss the hand of a superior. Later on,polite Arabs began to resist the efforts of people to kiss their hands, andsometimes they would end up shaking hands as each tried to prevent the otherfrom showing this mark of “inferiority”(下级).

The earlyGreeks held out the right hand when they wished to show friendship to astranger. So we can see that the hand, and what was done with it, was full ofmeaning to people down through the ages. And while we shake hands withoutthinking, we are really carrying on a custom that has been handed down to usfrom ancient times.

1. The passagemainly tells us ____.

A) how thehandshake came into being

B) what thehandshake represented through the ages

C) how peoplein the early days showed their respect by hand

D) how theArabs and Greeks used their hands

2. We can learnthat human beings first made their lives _______.

A) by hunting B) by fishing C) by hand D) by farming

3. Among theArabs, at one time_________.

A) people kissed each other whenever theymet

B) men kissed women whenever they met

C) less important person kissed moreimportant person’s hand

D) more important person kissed lessimportant person’s hand

4. Generallyspeaking , in different countries__________.

A) people shake hands in the same way

B) handshake has different meanings

C) strangers never have handshake

D) people only use handshake to showfriendship

5. The phrase“hand down” in the last sentence means_________.

A) put down B)bring down C)write down D) pass by tradition

Passage Two

Questions 6 to 9are based on the following passage.

Teen Dating can be fun if you are aware ofits pros and cons and are also aware of the ways to protect yourself. There area couple of suggestions you would like to know before you are out for dating.

Do not go out for dating with somebody whomyou have seen only a few times and not known much about.

Before leaving for a date, know the exactplans for the evening and make sure a parent or a friend knows these plans andwhat time to expect you home. Let your date know that you are expected to callor tell that person when you get in.

Similarly, if you leave a party with someoneyou do not know well, make sure you tell another person you are leaving andwith whom. Ask a friend to call and make sure you arrive home safely.

No matter how good the person appears toyou, trust your inner instincts(直觉). If a situation makes you uncomfortable, tryto stay calm and think of a way to remove yourself from the situation withoutletting your date realize what is going on in your mind.

Be aware of your decreased ability to reactunder the influence of alcohol or drugs and keep yourself in control when outfor a date.

Always stayfirm, straightforward and clear in your relationships, thoughts, decisions andjudgments. Never let a doubt come to your mind or face when out for dating. Ifyou are firm and clear in your communication, your date will always be carefulin dealing with you.

You shouldthink ahead about ways to be safe if you are in a dangerous or potentially (潜在的)dangerousrelationship. Adults, like parents, teachers, counselors, can be trusted insuch cases.

6. Which of thefollowing is forbidden when dating according to the passage?

A) Going out for dating with a stranger.

B) Knowing the plan for the evening.

C) Telling your parents about the date.

D) Telling the person you date that yourparents know about the date.

7. Theunderlined word “date” in the third paragraph might mean_________.

A) a time B) a plan C) a person D) an place

8. If you feeluncomfortable, you should NOT___________.

A) leave as soon as possible B) tell your date what you are thinking

C) stay calm D) trust yourself

9. The besttitle for this passage might be_________.

A) Be Careful with Your Friends B) Never Go Out Dating

C) Safety Measures for Teen Dating D) Dating Out Is Always Dangerous

Passage Three

Questions 10 to13 are based on the following passage.

In some ways the employment interview islike a persuasive speech because the applicant (interviewee) seeks to persuadethe employer (interviewer) to employ him or her. Several suggestions mightprove helpful to the applicant as preparation is made for the actual interview.

A job applicant has the responsibility forascertaining(查明)certain types of information prior to interview. First, the applicant shouldknow what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his careerobjective. It is important work for a particular company. Second, the applicantshould seek as much information as possible concerning the company. Relevantinformation for the applicant to locate includes such items as the location ofthe home and regional offices, the financial status of the company, plans forexplanation, and company philosophy. Information about most major corporationsis available in reference books and periodicals.

After gatheringinformation concerning the company, the applicant is ready for the interview.The interviewer’s first impressions come from the interviewee’s appearance. Formost interviews appropriate dress for men is a conservative dark colored suitwith a long sleeve white or light blue shirt and conservative tie. For women aconservative, tailored suit or dress is appropriate. Both men and women shouldhave neat, conservative length hair.

Althoughhairstyle and dress are matters of personal taste, many personnel directorsform initial impressions from these characteristics. For example, one recentgraduate, who felt himself qualified, interviewed for a public relations job.However, the personnel manager considered this young man’s long hair, sloppy（邋遢的）dress, andoverly casual manner unsuited for this particular position.

10. For whom isthe passage most likely written?

A) An employee B) An employer C) An interviewee D) An interviewer

11. Before theinterview, the applicant should obtain some information about_______.

A) most major corporations B) the company he wants to work for

C) reference books and periodicals D) business and philosophy

12. What theapplicant wears, as the author suggests, can make him look _______.

A) personal B) impressive C) informative D) conservative

13. What is theauthor trying to tell us through the example in the last paragraph?

A) The importance of personal taste B) The importance of public relations

C) The importance of self-confidence D) The importance of first impression