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阅读理解专项练习一ATOKYO(AP)-An express train traveling through strong winter winds derailed(出轨)in northern Japan，killing four people and injuring more than 30，officials said MondayFive cars of the six-car express train derailed Sunday evening，three of them toppling(倾倒)onto their sides in Yamagata prefecture(辖区)，about 180 miles north of Tokyo，officials saidThe train was going from northern Akita to Niigata prefectureThe injuries of the survivors did not appear to be life-threatening,Yamagata police spokesman Yoshikatsu Oe saidIt was unclear how many passengers were on the train，but Oe said most of the injured were in the first two carsThe dead included two men and two women, and rescuers planned to lift the wreckage(残骸)later in the day to see if any other passengers remained beneath，officials saidTransport Ministry official Hiromi Mishima said it was not known what caused the derailment and officials were assessing the extent(程度)of the damageRailway operator JR East CoPresident Mutsutake Otsuka apologized for the accident at a news conference Monday morning and promised a thorough investigation(调查)Yamagata police official Yasuhiro Sugiu said there had been high speed wind warnings for the areaAccording to a train conductor，a strong gust(阵风)hit the train just before the accidentWinds in the area were about 48 mph，Kyodo News agency reportedAuthorities said they did not know how fast the train was goingSpeed was believed to be a factor in an April 25 train wreck that killed 107 people and injured more than 500 others in Amagasaki，western Japan. That accident was Japans worst train wreck since 19631. This report is about a train accident that happened _.A. in Yamagata on Sunday eveningB. in Tokyo on MondayC. in Niigata on Sunday eveningD. in Amagasaki on April 252. Which of the following has not yet been made clear about the derailed train?A. The number of its cars B. Its running directionC. The number of the survivors in its derailmentD. The time of the train accident3. We can infer from the passage that _.A. speed was certainly a factor leading to the train derailmentB. the train operator was a careless man.C. the gust was strong enough to derail the trainD. authorities would try to find out the speed at which the train was running4. The underlined word “wreck” in the last paragraph most probably means“_”.A. operationB. crash C. competitionD. businessBEllis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year-round from 9:30am to 5:00pm, with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.At Your Fingertips Park information (212) 363- 7620 Emergencies (212 ) 363- 3260 Ferryboat information (212) 269- 5755 Lost and found (212) 344- 7620 Dining, gifts, & audio tour (212) 344- 0996TransportationStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9: 15 am. (ferry schedule subject to change).Hours: May vary; call the number belowClosed: December 25Ferry fees (Includes Liberty and Ellis Islands): adults, $ 7; senior citizens, $6; children (age 3 to 17), $ 3. (lower group rates are available for 25 or more adults)Ticket & schedule information: (212) 269- 57555. In summer, visitors will have _ to visit Ellis Island. A. no enough moneyB. a longer timeC. a shorter timeD. a wonderful time6. Which number would you call if your friends were suddenly ill? A. (212) 344- 0996B. (212) 363- 7620C. (212 ) 363- 3260D. (212) 269- 57557. Which of the following is NOT true?A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.B. The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 a.m. all the year round.C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.8. We may infer from the passage that _.A. visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat B. there are more visitors in winterC. Ellis Island is open every day D. Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island CMy parents were in a huge argument, and I was really upset about it. I didnt know who I should talk with about how I was feeling. So I asked Mom to allow me to stay the night at my best friends house. Though I knew I wouldnt tell her about my parents situation, I was looking forward to getting out of the house. I was in the middle of packing up my things when suddenly the power went out in the neighborhood. Mom came to tell me that I should stay with my grandpa until the power came back on.I was really disappointed because I felt that we did not have much to talk about. But I knew he would be frightened alone in the dark. I went to his room and told him that Id stay with him until the power was restored. He was quite happy and said, Great opportunity. What is it? I asked.To talk, you and I” he said. To hold a private little meeting about what were going to do with your mom and dad, and what were going to do with ourselves now that were in the situation we are in.But we cant do anything about it. Grandpa, I said, surprised that here was someone with whom I could share my feelings and someone who was in the same boat as I was.And thats how the most unbelievable friendship between my grandfather and me started. Sitting there in the dark, we talked about our feelings and fears of life from how fast things change, to how they sometimes dont change fast enough. That night, because the power went out, I found a new friend, with whom I could safely talk about all my fears and pains, whatever they may be.Suddenly, the lights all came back on. Well, he said, I guess that means youll want to go now. I really like our talk. I hope the power will go out every few nights!9.1 wished to get out of the house because _.A. I was angry about my parents quarrel B. I found nobody to share my feelings with C. I wanted to escape from the dark house D. I planned to tell my friend about my trouble10. Grandpa was happy to see me because _.A. he could discuss the problem with me B. he had not seen me for a long lime C. he was afraid of darkness D. he felt quite angry11. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The grandchild was eager to leave.B. They would have more chats. C. The lights would go out again.D. It would no longer be dark.DThe bus is a usable form of transportation all over the world because we can easily take it to go everywhere. Also, we do not need to worry about danger on a long-distance trip. Now, we have comfortable buses in London. I would like to describe how comfortable they are. First, the number of seats on a bus has been reduced from 44 to 19. The reason why the number of seats is now 19 is that the seats have been changed to big and comfortable sofas.Originally, they changed the normal seats to airplane seats and took out ten seats from the buses. However, every customer wanted to have a more comfortable seat on the bus when they went on long-distance trips, so they changed them to sofas. Also, the owners of the bus companies wanted to make more money, so they tried to meet the passengers needs. They changed the airplane seats to sofas, so the number of seats is now 19.As the new buses appear, the prices go up, too. The owners have many ideas, which you have probably never thought about before. Now they have bus attendants who serve water, snacks, newspapers, and towels.Also, you can change the direction and the height of the sofa to make yourself more comfortable, and there is a service bell on each sofa. Moreover, some companies show movies on the buses. In addition, when you go on a long-distance trip, they have luxurious(豪华的) buses that have an LCD screen on each seat. That is not the only surprising thing on the bus. They also have different TV channels, movie channels, and seventy TV games for killing time while you are on the bus.12. How many airplane seats did they put in a bus originally?A. 10 seats.B. 19 seats.C. 34 seats.D. 44 seats. 高#考#资#源#网13. The direction and height of the sofas can be changed so that _.A. they can take up less spaceB. they can hold more peopleC. passengers can feel more comfortable D. passengers can watch a movie 14. If you are thirsty and want to have a drink while sitting in the bus, youd better _.A. go to the front of the bus to get it B. get off the bus to buy some by yourselfC. change the direction of the seat D. ring the bell on your sofa15. Though there are fewer seats on the buses, _.A. the bus can pick up as many passengers as beforeB. the owners get more money by offering better serviceC. the bus fare remains the same as beforeD. the bus is as crowded as it was before任务型阅读（共10小题）Its that time of year again! The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means its time to shop! Being the busy person that you are, most likely you will do some of your shopping online. And who can blame you? Great prices, great choices, free gift-wrap(礼品包装) Whats not to love? But take care; taking advantage of the convenience in shopping online could bring risks to both your personal information and your PC. As long as youre aware of the key issues, you can shop anytime, with the knowledge to protect you.Not every Web site and online shop is a safe and reputable merchant! The truth is many thieves are quite skilled at crafting very convincing, legitimate-looking(貌似合法的) online shopping sites. Be very careful who you purchase from! Make sure you know where youre shopping and that you read all the rules. A common phishing tactic （网络钓鱼策略）targeting（把。作为目标） online shoppers makes use of online promotions and sales to encourage a consumer to enter personal information in order to receive coupons(赠劵) or other gifts. While many reliable sites offer coupons or samples, they will never ask for extra amounts of personal information, most only require a name and email address. But dont back away from the PC just yet! By taking into consideration a few simple actions, you can protect your credit, purchases, and personal information while shopping online. Go ahead and give that credit card a practice. You can be safe.(1). Always shop from a safe PC.(2). Try to stick to the sites you know and trust such as Amazon, Overstock, and large store websites. (3). If you heard about a “great gift” or “special offer” through an email from an unknown address, it is likely fake and should be avoided.(4). Make sure that the connection to the website is an http. This doesnt guarantee safety, but in most cases these sites are safe.(5). Consider choosing ways of payment, such as cash upon deliverySo enjoy your online holiday shopping. Giving the gift of happiness this holiday season doesnt have to cost you more than youve expected.Title: Online Shopping: (71) _ y