1、考博英语（阅读理解）练习试卷 15及答案与解析 一、 Reading Comprehension 0 Every day decisions are made that influence our lives or businesses. With men and women occupying the same space in corporate American, the Glass Ceiling is bursting wide open. Men by nature want to conquer and dominate and always have, but women ha
2、ve arrived on the scene with full force and a different style that men sometimes find hard to understand. Women tend to tackle the matter at hand by looking for a sequential set of maneuvers that will have an outcome of a win/win situation. Why do we communicate so differently and why do we tend to
3、be so vastly dissimilar when it comes to making decisions? What causes men to want to conquer and women to have the need for order and sequence? My uncle gave me a funny example the other day of how men see womens thought patterns when it comes to making decisions. I thought that this insight was a
4、great example of men conquering and women looking for sequence and order before they tackle the matter at hand. Heres what he had to say: “Men rule by action. Women rule by committee. For example; Man sees hill, climbs hill. Woman sees hill, forms discussion group, sets up hill climbing committee, v
5、otes for hill climbing team, schedules climb date, checks rain fall charts, does studies to locate best path, sends out scouts, and much, much, much, much later. . . finally climbs the hill. “ So what is the answer to the question of our differences? Part of the answer is in the fact that we are bor
6、n chemically different and the other part of the mystery is solved when we factor in the environment that we were raised in. Chemistry and environment have a lot to do with our communication skills and the way we make decisions. We base our communication and decision making process mostly from the s
7、ubconscious mind, which rules 83% of our actions. Our subconscious mind holds not only our value system but the beliefs we have about ourselves. Learning to celebrate our differences can help bridge the gap that holds the two sexes at a distance and help stave off the frustrations that may occur in
8、a relationship of any kind, whether it is boss/employee, co-worker, or life partners. Learning to comprehend each others language through study and observation will help each involved party to better understand those around us. (395 words) 1 What does “Glass Ceiling“ (Line 2, Para. 1) mean? （ A） An
9、unacknowledged discriminatory barrier that prevents women from rising to positions of power or responsibility. （ B） The house ceiling is made up of glass. （ C） The prospect for women to be promoted. （ D） The social discrimination against women. 2 What can we infer from the first paragraph? （ A） Wome
10、n are inferior to men. （ B） Women are superior to men. （ C） Womens social position has been much improved. （ D） Women are good at decision making. 3 What is NOT one of the key causes of differences between men and women? （ A） Biological chemistry. （ B） Environment. （ C） Subconscious mind. （ D） Intel
11、ligence. 4 What does the underlined word which“ (Line 3, Para. 5) refer to? （ A） The previous clause. （ B） Communication and decision making process. （ C） Subconscious mind. （ D） Chemistry and environment. 5 What is the real purpose of the author to write this article? （ A） To show that gap between
12、men and women can never be wiped out due to the inner chemistry. （ B） To stave off the frustrations that may occur in a relationship of any kind. （ C） To advocate the exchange between different cultures. （ D） To prove that women are more suitable for higher positions than men. 5 The National Trust i
13、n Britain, together with similar voluntary organization, plays an increasingly important part in the preservation for public enjoyment of the best that is left unspoiled of the British countryside. Although the Trust has received practical and moral support from the government, it is not a rich gove
14、rnment, supported by public taxes. It is a voluntary association of people who care for the unspoiled countryside and the ancient sites to preserve them for the permanent enjoyment of the public. It is a charity which depends for its existence on voluntary support from members of the public. It has
15、160 000 members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who pay a small subscription each year, and its primary duties are to protect for the nation places of great natural beauty and places of historical interest and preserve them from the dangers of modern development and extinction. The attention
16、of the public was first drawn to the dangers threatening the great old houses and castles of Britain by the late Lord Lothian, who in 1935 said that, as a result of taxation and estate duty, most of these ancient houses were under sentence of death. When he died he left his great seventh-century hou
17、se and all its contents to the Trust together with 4 500-acre park and estate surrounding it. This gift attracted wide publicity and it started the Trusts “Country House Scheme.“ Under the scheme, with the cooperation of the government and thanks to the generosity of the general public, the Trust ha
18、s been able to save and make accessible to the public about one hundred and fifty of these old houses, together with often very valuable contents. Whenever possible, the Trust seeks to maintain continuity and to preserve these as living realities rather than as dead museums. It is the view of the Tr
19、ust that the families who give them to the nation and whose ancestors created them make the best possible curators. In addition to country houses and open spaces, the Trust now owns some examples of ancient wind and water mills, gardens, Roman antiquities, farms and small villages, as well as comple
20、te villages. In these villages no one is allowed to build, develop or disturb the old village environment and all houses maintain their original sixteenth-century style. The public has free access to these areas and is only asked to respect the peace, beauty and wildlife. (399 words) 6 The National
21、Trust is_. （ A） a government department （ B） a charity （ C） a society set up by Lord Lothian （ D） a legislative organization 7 “Contents“ (Line 4, Para. 2) refers to （ A） documents （ B） money （ C） stocks （ D） possessions in the house 8 “Subscription“ (Line 8, Para. ) is （ A） the fee paid by the pers
22、on with the membership of the Trust （ B） the donation by the citizens （ C） the money used to repair the ancient houses （ D） the support granted by the government 9 Who will be the best candidate to take care of the managerial work of the old house? （ A） The director of the local branches of the Trus
23、t. （ B） The ex-owner of the structure. （ C） The member of the organization appointed for the post. （ D） The local prestigious person. 10 Which of the following is NOT the requirement on a visitor to an ancient village? （ A） Pay an entrance fee. （ B） Make no noise. （ C） Not littering. （ D） No singing
24、. 10 Geneva is situated between the Jura range and the Alps on the western end of Lake Geneva. Capital of Peace is one of its names the European headquarters of the United Nations is located here in Palais des Nations. Another well-deserved name for this city with a humanitarian tradition, internati
25、onal organizations and cosmopolitan flair, is The Worlds Smallest Metropolis. The Jet dEau (Water Fountain) together with the Flower Watch are the main attractions every year for the tourists visiting Geneva. The Jet dEau has become the symbol of Geneva for a long time. The traveler, who discovers G
26、eneva for the first time, will certainly be fascinated by the Jet dEau, the water-fountain in the lake. This is a 140 meters high water monument, sort of an exclamation mark dominating the roadstead. A white column, constantly moving, mounting rapidly into the sky and then falling down again in mill
27、ions of drops as a curtain with thousands of constantly renewed folds. The Jet dEau of Geneva has a rich history. Originally it was the safety valve for a hydraulic plant. In 1891, the City of Geneva decided to install the Jet dEau together with electric lighting. However, it was not until 1947 that
28、 it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 liters of water per second to a height of 140 meters at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. Eight 13 500-watt projectors light the fountains majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards, from early March until the second Sund
29、ay of October. One of Genevas most photographed sites is undoubtedly the flower clock. In 1955 the huge Flower Watch was created at the edge of the English Garden. The Flower Watch reminds us about that Geneva is the birthplace of the Swiss clock and watch making and that this industry has become in
30、ternationally famous, as well through the quality of the watches as through their elegance. The flower clock has the peculiarity to have the worlds longest arm for seconds. It measures 2. 5 meters. Each second it moves about 27 centimeters. Its total circumference is 15. 70 meters, and its diameter
31、is 5 meters. Cruises on Lake Geneva is also enjoyable. The Lake of Geneva, nestled amidst the Alps, is a true inland sea making possible a wide range of cruises. You can relax and watch the magnificent landscapes glide by. (399 words) 11 That the Worlds Smallest Metropolis is named so results from a
32、ny of following EXCEPT_. （ A） a humanitarian tradition （ B） the European headquarters of the United Nations （ C） international organizations （ D） globalization 12 What is the symbol of Geneva? （ A） Water Fountain. （ B） The Flower Watch. （ C） Palais des Nations. （ D） Capital of Peace. 13 What can be
33、inferred about Water Fountain from the passage? （ A） It shoots water for about eight months a year. （ B） It has served as a tourist site all the time. （ C） It is the only one attraction for visitors to Geneva. （ D） It was installed with electric lighting in 1947. 14 Which statement of the following
34、is NOT true about the flower clock according to the third paragraph? （ A） It is the place where people like to take pictures. （ B） It is famous for its decoration with flowers. （ C） It reminds us that the first Swiss clocks and watches were made in Geneva. （ D） The flower clock has the longest arm f
35、or seconds in the world. 15 The Jet dEau is situated_. （ A） among the Alps （ B） in the lake （ C） on the western end of Lake Geneva （ D） between the Jura range and the Alps 考博英语（阅读理解）练习试卷 15答案与解析 一、 Reading Comprehension 【知识模块】 阅读理解 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 指 “歧视妇女、影响妇女提升的障碍 ”。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】
36、 第一段第二句说： “在美国，男女在公司工作都享受同样的地位 ”，这就说明妇女的社会地位提高了。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 3 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 “智商 ”在文章中没有提到过。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 4 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 原句是 We base our communication and decision making process mostly from the subconscious mind， which rules 83 of our actions。以 which引导的定语从句除了指前面整个一句的内容外，还可以指离它最近的那个名词或名词短语。 【知识模
37、块】 阅读理解 5 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从文章最后一段可以看出，本文的写作目的是让处于各种对立关系中的人们能相互理解。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 【知识模块】 阅读理解 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 从第一段第四句中的 charity可以看出该组织是慈善机构，故选B。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 7 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 指屋里所有的东西。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 subscription是 “认捐额 ”之意。 【知识模块 】 阅读理解 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 参看文章第二段最后一句：信托机构认为，那些把古建筑捐献给国家的人
38、最有可能成为称职的馆长。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 10 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 最后一句中的 free access是 “免费 ”之意。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 【知识模块】 阅读理解 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 globalization在文章里没有出现。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 参考第二段第二句。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 13 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 根据第二段最后一句 “三月初到十月的第二个星期天有喷泉，那就是 8个月 ”，可以计算出喷泉一年有四个月不喷水。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 花钟的出名不是因为钟被花所装饰，而是钟表制造业是该国的骄傲。还有 个原因是这个钟巨大。 【知识模块】 阅读理解 15 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 the waterfountain in the lake是 the Jet dEau的同位语。 【知识模块】 阅读理解
