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第三部分：阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) A Who is better at predicting earthquakes, animals or scientists with instruments? Evidence collected so far suggests that an ordinary animal—a dog, a horse, a pig—may give as reliable a warning of an impending earthquake as scientists. In 1970, 200 instruments failed to predict a California earthquake that shook buildings in San Francisco, 78 miles away. But in 1974, several months before a big earthquake in China, pigs climbed the walls, hens would not roost(栖息), trained dogs did not obey commands and farmyard geese refused to fly.The Chinese scientists paid attention to these and other signs, they educated people before the earthquake struck there and saved a hundred thousand lives. Many nations now have animals-warning centers to try to learn the animal sense so that instruments can be built to detect the same signal. 46.This passage mainly tells us . A. about the big earthquake in San Francisco B. that animals can predict earthquakes C. animals are better at predicting earthquakes than scientists D. that some of the animals are clever than human beings 47. In this passage, “an impending earthquake” means an earthquake . A. that will take place very soon B. that has just taken place C. that will not take place D. that will take place in a very long time 48. In 1974, many people’s lives were saved in the earthquake because . A. animals climbed the walls or did not obey orders B. people knew the correct time of the earthquake C. scientists knew an earthquake would come and people were well prepared for it D. scientists prevented the earthquake from taking place 49. Now many countries want to predict earthquakes better . A . with the help of animals B. all by themselves C. than animals D. without animals B Central Park Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife—both the human and animal varieties. Call (212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts. and from 5th Ave.to Central Park West. Empire State Building This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck(瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulated(模似的) helicopter ride over Manhattan 5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown/ (212) 736-3100. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid; see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave./(212)245-0072. Madison Square Garden If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available. 7th Ave., btwn.31st and 33rd Sts., Middtown/(212)465-6741. 50. The New York Skyride is for . A. city transportation B. flight training C. model plane sports D. sightseeing 51. If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to . A. Central Park B. Empire State Building C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum D. Madison Square Garden 52. What is the purpose of these texts? A. To provide information of living in New York. B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York. C. To give visitors a guide to New York. D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York. C Ever since humans lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, the expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language difficulty, communication is carried out through sign language in which movements stand for letters, words and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to use this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very vivid(生动的) and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. (责任编辑：admin) |