第二部分 阅读理解（共25小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Every Thursday afternoon, my art history class meets not in our lecture hall but in the Yale University Art Gallery.
We spend our one-hour class discussing two or three of the paintings, many of which are by artists that we have already studied in class.
The professor begins by selecting one work of art. After giving us a quick background on the artist, he’ll open up for class discussion. Everyone is strongly encouraged to give opinions to the work. Not every piece we study is necessarily famous or striking in appearance and subject matter, yet we always manage to make some interesting observations.
In America, professors always take every opportunity to push textbooks aside and expose students to real world experiences.
With some creativity, almost any can be applied to such beyond the classroom learning.
My art history class trips to the gallery are but one example.
Many other disciplines also offer opportunities to learn outside the classroom, for instance, business, psychology, art, journalism and biology.
A friend of mine from Yale taking an advanced psychology course spends every Saturday working with mentally disabled children. Her mornings are spent playing with the kids and studying their sometimes uncontrolled behavior. Then in the afternoon she writes a report on her observations.
Students generally appreciate these unique learning opportunities. They’re almost always fun and interesting, and professors like them because students learn so much in just a few short months.
No one denies the value of classroom learning. But it can only take students so far.
Slides and textbooks may do a good job of carrying facts and dates, but creativity and originality of thought cannot be taught. They can only be got through first-hand experience.
41. The writer studies art history________.
A. in a lecture hall B. in an art gallery
C. in a simple way D. in a practical way
42. In American universities it is popular for professors to ______.
A. create textbooks by themselves
B. teach their lectures through real world experiences
C. ask their students to memorize the texts
D. share their experiences with the students
43. The writer introduces one of his friends’ experiences to us in order to ______.
A. give us an example B. praise the professor
C. praise his friend D. advise us to study psychology
44. The writer holds the opinion that _________.
A. learning outside the classroom is the best way
B. teachers should develop students’ creativity
C. professors had better shorten their lectures
D. students should put their textbooks away
B
Soccer is played millions of people all over the world, but there have only been few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way—was it through training and practice, or are great players “born, not made”? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past—players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup—three from South America and three from western Europe. There has never been a great national team—or a really great player—from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele. Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.
Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood—a poor,
crowded area where a boy’s dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman,
but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool, which
produced the Beetles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years.
Pele practiced in street with a “ball” made of rags. And George Best learned
the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums of
Belfast.
All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn’t explain why they are
great. Hundreds of played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The
greatest players are born with some unique that sets them apart from all the others.
45. According to the author, which of the following statements istrue?
A. Great soccer players are born, not made.
B. Truly great players are rare.
C. Only six countries have ever had famous soccer stars.
D. Soccer is the least popular sport in North America and Asia.
46. The word “tricks” at the end of paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. experience B. cheating C. skills D. training
47. In the last paragraph the statement “only one became Pele” indicates that___.
A. Pele is the greatest soccer player
B. the greatest players are born with some unique quality
C. Pele’s birthplace sets him apart from all the other players
D. the greatest players practice with “balls” made of rags
48. The author thinks a soccer player’s success belongs to all the following factors EXCEPT______.
A. his family background B. his neighborhood
C. his practice D. his height
C
Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able
to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.
The American Lung Association (ALA)has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.
The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses—flu A,B and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.
But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common
cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.
The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.
Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症), a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.
There is course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.
49. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help_____.
A. shorten the duration of the illness
B. the patient buy medicine over the counter
C. the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs
D. prevent people from catching colds and the flu
50. We learn from the passage that_______.
A. one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu
B. aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu
C. delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system
D. over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu
51. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?
A. A stuffy nose. B. A high temperature.
C. A sore throat. D. A dry cough.
52. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents_____.
A. are advised not to give them aspirin
B. should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome
C. are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination
D. should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever