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1、2008 年 1 月 SAT 阅读SECTION 2Each passage below are followed by questions based on its content. Answerthe questions on the basis of what is sed or impd in each passage and inanyroductory materialt may be provided.Questions 6-7 are based on the following passage.This all started on a Saturday morningay,

2、 oneof those warm spring dayst smell like clean linen.Delia had gone to the supermarket to shop for theksmeals. She was standinghe produection, languidlychoosing a bunch of celery. Grocery stores always made5her reflective. Why was it, she was wondering,t celerywas not called corduroy plant?t would

3、be muchmore colorful. And garlic bulbs should be moneybags, because their shreminded her of the sacks of gold coins in folktales10The reference to clean linen (line 2) primarily serves toexplain a course of actionevoke a particular sensationdescribe an unexpected development(D) show nostalgia fort e

4、xperience(E) poout a pressing obligation选B, 文章第 2 行讲到，那些温暖春天的一天闻起来像干净的亚麻布，是在传达一种嗅觉，因此选B。其他项： A，没有解释行为。 C，没有描写以外发现。D，没有写对过去经历的。E，没有紧迫的责任。The word colorful in line 8 conveys a sense of somethinggarishrobustsubtly huedvividly descriptiveeye-catching选 D。文章第 8 行讲到，Delia 觉得换个词语意思会更加能够表现芹菜的特点，因此colorful 的意

5、思是vividly descriptive.而且vividly 有very bright in color 的意思。其他不符合：A，俗丽的B，健壮的 C，色彩好看的 E，吸引眼球的Questions 8-9 are based on the following passage.Beginninghe 1780s, novelist Charlotte Smithsexplicit and implicit criticism of English life and laws,of Englands solanization, earned her a repuionas a subversiv

6、e. Her novels contain some of the earst literary attacks on the English legal system. In comparison5to later ex Charleses by nineteenth-century novelistch asens, Charlotte Smiths attacks appear some-what timorous. However, it cannot be deniedt it wasSmith whoroduced such afor later novelists andt wh

7、en she did, her action was considered so10t it laid her open to the charge of being a menace.8. The passage suggests bet many of Smiths critics considered her novels to(A) marred by frivolous and poless descriptions(B) riddled with historical inaccuracies(C) harmful to the established sol order(D) i

8、ndifferent to questions of morality(E) disrespectful of British literary traditions选 C，文章 Line4 提到人们批评的subversive，C 选项作品是是同义改写，E 选项是容易错选的项，literary tradition 不对。9. The author of the passage mentions Charlesens primarily as anexle of a novelist who(A) found suc institutionss by simply exing rathern a

9、ttacking sol(B) rebelled against a literary traditiont Smith had originateddeveloped the same themes as Smith, but received far less criticism for ng soconcurred with Smiths criticisms of the English legal system(E) made literary attackst were boldern those made by Smith选E，文章中Line8 讲到相比于的作品显得 timoro

10、us，胆小，选项中bolder 是原文比较的同义改写。其他不符合。Questions 10-15 are based on the following passage.This passage is excted from a novelpublishedin 1887. Here, the narrator is describing his friend,a private detective renowned for his brilliance and eccentricity.His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge. Of c

11、ontemporary literature, philosophy and politicshe appeared to know next to nothing. Upon my quotingThomas Carlyle, he inquiredhe naivest way who hemight be and what he had done. My surprise reached a5climax, however, when I found incidentallyt he wasignorant of the Copernican Theory and of the comi-

12、tion of the solar system.t any civilized human beinghis nineteenth century should not be awaret theearth traveled round the sun appeared to me to be such10an extraordinary factt I could hardly realize it.You appear to be astonished, he said, smiling at myexpresof surprise. Nowt I do know it I shall

13、domy best to f To fet it.et it!15You see, he explained, I considert a mans brainoriginally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in allthe lumber of every sortt he comes across, sot theknowledge whiight be useful to him gets crowded ou

14、t,20or at best is jumbled up wilot of other things, sot hehas a difficulty in laying his hands upon it. Now the skillfulworkman is very carefulas to what he takeso his aybrain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools whihelp him inng his work, but of these he has a large25assortment, and allhe most

15、 perfect order. It is a mis-take to thinktt little room has elastic walls and candistend to any extent. Depend upon it there comes a timewhen for every addition of knowledge you fet some-thingt you knew before. It is of the highest importance,30therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the u

16、seful ones.But the solar system! Ied.What the deuce is it to me? heerrupted impatiently.You sayt we go round the sun. If we went round the35moon it would not make me or to my work.nnyworth of difference to*Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a nineteenth-century British historian and essayist.10. It can

17、most reasonably be inferred from lines 1-5 (His . . . done)t thenarrator bevestCarlyle was the foremost writer of his ageeducated people should know who Carlyle wasCarlyles views are unpopular in some quarters(D) Carlyles ideas are not relevant to most peoples daily lives(E) most readers do not full

18、y apprete the complexity of Carlyles thinking选 B，文章 Line5 的my surprise 隐含意思是我认为他应该知道，选项B 正确。其他不符合文章意思。A 是干扰选项，但属于过度推断，从文中可推断Carlyle 是很出名的但不能推出foremost。11.The narrators remarks about any civilized human being (line 8) primarily serve to express his(A) annoyance wicommon se of airsregret over a partic

19、ular occurrenceshock at an unexpected revelation(D) disappomenhis friendions(E) surprise at his friends gullibility选 C，这里的 any 在强调所有人，另外整个自都在表达惊讶之情，因此选C。其他选项都明显不符合一步推断或者主旨。In line 11, realize most nearly meansclarifyactualize(C)plishconceivegain选D，在文章 11 行中，realize 有think 的意思，熟词熟义带入原文也符合，所以选D。其他不符合：

20、A，澄清 B，实现 C，完成 E，获得13. The phrase To fet it! (line 15) primarily emphasizes the narrators(A) Extreme displeasureundisguised embarrassmentsurprised disbefsense of urgencyfeelings of regret选C，仍然是在表达惊讶，感叹号在这里是明显的信号。其他不正确。14. he friend suggestst a fool (line 18) is lized knowledgeho(A)sesses only spehas

21、 no practical experienceis easily deceivedhas little respect for learningacquires information indiscriminay选E，文章Line18 开始讲到，朋友认为笨蛋会把遇到的东西都装进大脑，反而有用的知识没有空间吸收，意思是不加区分吸收知识，所以选 E。其他不符合这个意思。The friends attitude toward the acquisition of knowledge as described in lines 16-37 is best characterized as(A)pra

22、gmaticdelighteddisilluedapathetic选B，在文章Line25 和Line37 均提到work，朋友认为对于知识的考虑主要是从是否对工作有用出发，因此是实用的态度。其他不符合: A，没有偏见的 C，开心的 D，幻象破灭的 E，冷漠的Questions 16-24 are based on the following passage.The following passage was adapted from a book published in 2000.It was so rare to see a real Asian American oneviwhen I

23、 was a kidt we had a family ritual whenasspotted. It constituted what I now call an Asian sighting.”A hoot went out: Hey, come see this, look now!Real Asians didnt include Hop Sing, the Cartwright familys houseman on the TV show Bonanza, or David Carradine, Jerry Lewis, or the numerous other white a

24、ctors who donned makeup to play Asians. We only shouted when we saw regular Asian Americans likeus, on the news, game shows, variety programs, or beauty pageants. It was a rare event.We would then drop everything and make a fren-510zied rush to the tube to see who had enteredtmysterious TV land wher

25、e people of Asian descent were virtually nonexistent. My parents participated15enthusiasticallyhe routine as well. They likedto assess for us kids the looks, ethnicity, demeanor, elligence and. other vital signs of the real Asian,a commentary they delivered in a manner accinctand pasate ast of a spo

26、rts announcer. Most20irksome was their habit of comparing us to the TV Asian. When an Asian beauty contestant competedfor Miss World or Miniverse, my father invari-ably turned to me and said, in all seriousness, Helen, why dont you try for Miss World? My brothers25snickered and tauntedhe background

27、while Iseethed in embarrassed fury.One day I became one of those real Asians on TV.In 1972,1 visited China as one of theAmericansto geto the country aftresident Nixons historic30visit. The TV game show Tol the Trusked meto be a contestant on the show, which had ceritiesguess the real contestant from

28、 imters after receivingclues about the real. The show would cover mytrain fare tYork from New Jersey. I wouldnt35get paid, but for every cerity panelist who guessedwrong, Id win $50.00.t was enough to entice me,the struggling student, and I hopped the traYork. On the set, I met the two Asian America

29、n actorshired to play me: not only were they oldern I, they40were Miss World material. The available selection ofAsian American actors musve been as sparse asthe roles available for them to play. When it came time to pick the real Asian American college student who went to China, somehow all the pan

30、elists picked me.On the scheduled air date, my whole family crowded45around theevi. Mom and Dad held back fromng their usual critique. Atwe all watched instunned silence, to see me as the Asian sighting.hosepre-cassette recorder days, it. was startling to see50yourself on screen My three older broth

31、ers made wise-cracks and my little sister and brother jumped up and down in excitement Finally Dad said, Your voice sounds different. Mom said I should have worn more makeup. They stopped foisting the Miss World pageant55on me. So much for my boggling was the thoughtevicareer. Most mind-t my brief,

32、shiningmoment on Tol the Truth was an Asian sightingfor other Asian American famis across America.Asian sightings are more common now, but they are60still infrequent enough to create a thrill whenever real Asians appear on the screen, as martial artists, for exle,evireporters. We cheer to see a Chim

33、an,chubby and middle-aged, as the star of aeviseriesWe heave a sigh of ref when a movie like Mulan is65released, using real Asian American actors voi. EachAsian sightingt breaks through the constrictingstereotypes gives another reason to cerate.16.The primary pure of the passage is todemand an end t

34、o regressive industry practiexamine the impact of a modern invention(C)yze the causes of a historical phenomenon(D) recount a difficult and life-altering event(E) offerrsonal view of a cultural development选E，文章主要讲的是对于电视上出现亚洲人这一现象的经历和看法，作者也提到了自己的观点，选项E 较好地概括了这一内容。其他项：A，没有要求结束什么。 B，不是针对现代发明。 C，没有分析原因。

35、 D，事件本身没有改变一生。The familys usual reaction to an Asian sighting(line 3) is best characterized asexcitementshockrespectanxietydisdain选 A，文章 Line3 处表明，全家人对于 Asian sighting 非常喜欢，把它看得很重要，选项A 符合。其他项都不对：B，惊讶 C，尊敬 D，焦虑 E，鄙视In line 5, Real most nearly meansseriousauthenticpracticalutterfundamental选B，该题较简单，rea

36、l 的意思就是真正的，熟词熟义选B 即可。其他项不对。The list of vital signs in lines 17-18 suggests wasinnocent and amusingt the parents commentarytechnical and bewilderingcritical and demoralizingthorough and systematiccontentious and overwrought选D，父母亲从各个方面来评论真正亚洲人的特征，选项 D 符合。其他带有态度，不符合原文比较客观的全方面提到的 vital signs：The authors

37、 description in lines 16-22 (They liked . . . TV Asian) suggests t she wasangry about harents outdated opinionsimpressed by harents perceptive observations(C) irried by harents comprehensive critiques(D) delighted with harents spirited contributions(E) troubled by harents inconsistent arguments选 C,文

38、章 Line21irksome 表明作者对父母这一行为感到不满和恼怒，所以选C。Irri其他项：e 是原文irksome 的同义改写A，过时看法不符合文意。 B，不符合文意。 D，作者感到不开心。 E，作者父母的评价不是前后不一的。21. Lines 39-43 (On the . . . play) implyt the actors(A) had a good deal of profesal experiencemade the author question her own identitywould be unlikely to fool the panelists(D) neede

39、d money moren the author did(E) were unlike other Asian American performers选 C，文章 39-43，演员们比自己大很多，而且与自己非常不一样，暗指他们这样不会骗过评委。其他项与文章意思不符。22.The comment in lines 43-45 (When it.me) suggestst the author was(A) revedt the experience was over(B) resentful of the other contestantsconcerned about her family s

40、 reactionnot surprised by the panelists selection(E) untroubled by the repercuss of thesode选 D，前面提到演员不会骗过评委，接着在 43-45 行讲到评委们都选了她。其中定位点的somehow 是一个幽默意味的用法，其他未提到。23.The observation about pre-cassette recorder days (lines 49-51)primarily impst(A) an engineering breakthrough has had unfortunate conseque

41、n(B) a filming technique has improved the quality ofeviprogramming(C) a technological innovation has made a certain experience more common(D) a common piece of equipmens madeevimore acsible(E) an everyday objecs reshd the publics preferen选 D，文章在 49-51 提到，在没有带的日子里，能在屏幕上看到自己是很令人吃惊的，对比推断可知有了这种发明后就很普通了，

42、所以选 D。其他不符合这个意思。24.The exle in lines 63-64 (We cheer . . . series) primarily serves to(A) applaud the increasing visibility of apparently ordinary AsianAmericans onevi(B) indicate dismay over some characters featured in recent showsevi(C) express approval of the quality of the American actorseviperf

43、ormanof Asian(D) underscore the importance of ethnic diversity industryhe entertaent(E) emphasize the need for more high-quality dramatic series onevi选 A，文章 63-64 行的例子说明虽然 Asian sighting 现在很普通，但是还是很受欢迎，选项A 符合这个意思。其他项意思与文章意思相差甚远。SECTION 4The passages below are followed by questions based on their con

44、tent; questions following a pair of related passages may also be based on therelationship betn the paired passages. Answer the questions on the basisof what is sed or impdhe passages and in anyroductory materialt may be provided.Questions 9-12 are based on the following passages. Passage 1Because ch

45、impanzees exhibit behavior so remarkably similar to some human behavior, scientists observingthemhe wild often develop a degree of empathywith the individuals being studied. In itself this isnot a bad thing. Subtle communication cues among chimpanzees are more readily detected and recorded once an o

46、bserver has established this empathy.However, scientists must guard against the constant5danger of automaticallyreting what they see as ifchimpfrom human motivations. Their observations10must be as objective assible.uitivereionsmay initially be based on an understanding stemmingdirectly from empathy

47、, but they must be tested after-ward against the facts set outPassage 2he data.Myday observing a community of forest chim-15panzees showed me a richer and more satisfying worldn I had imagined. I suddenly recognized why I, a non-scientist, or anyone should care about whappens tothem: not, ultimay, b

48、ecause they use tools and solve problems and areellectual beings, but because they are emotional beings, as we are, and because their emotions are so obviously similar to ours.I was moved by the play, the adult male chasinga toddler round and round a tree, the mother nibbling her babys toes and look

49、ing blissful, the three females2025playing wi They feel!nd adoring a single infant. t was my discovery.9. Both passagepport which generalization about wild chimpanzees?(A)Their family structures are somewhat similar to those of humans.(B)Their behavior often resemblest of humans.(C)Their actions are

50、 prompted by strong psychological urges.(D)Their fal express can bereted accuray by non-spelists.(E)Their reactions differ from those of others.选B。两篇文章分别谈到了猩猩与人的行为相似，分别在 line1, line 12。10.The primary pure of Passage 2 is to(A)describe a typical days work on a scientific project (B)report details abo

51、ut an attempt to train wild chimpanzees(C)proeternative method of studying animal behavior(D)convey an unexpected and memorable insight (E)relive an unusual and fleeting experience 选D。Passage 2 叙述了“我”作为非科学家，第一天看到野猩猩呈现出来的与人相似的行为时的兴奋，以及对其可以 feel，可以呈现类似人类的情感的惊奇。本题学生容易误选E。fleeting,稍纵即逝，在文中没有体现。11.The ex

52、perience described in Passage 2 most directly suggests sement about the danger (line 5, Passage 1)t the(A)accuray assesses the strength of a common human impulse(B)needlessly exaggerates the risksrson faamong wild chimpanzees(C)appropriay warns profesals about the nesity of keng theirresearch curren

53、t(D)discourages overly optimistic observers from expecting to make new discoveries(E)fails to consider the consequenof a flawed researethodology 选 A。这个题是本短双最难的一道，错误率非常高。题目问 p2 的经历直接表明的 p1 中的关于danger 的陈述，首先，p2 不是科学的视角，所有与科学、与研究相关的选项都不要选，直接排除 C 以及高频错误选项E。B 几乎没有太多学生选。选的学生请直接退回托福基础班。学生相对容易误选 D。P1 所谓的dan

54、ger 指的是从感同身受的立场出发，将猩猩的行为按照人类进行阐释，比较，不够客观，因为缺乏必要的验证。与是否 optimistic 无关。A 选项不太容易直接选出来，其表述略显抽象。回到文章，P2 与p1 的关系，其实就是在于 p2 的经历正是一个例子，一个对 p1danger 的具体体现。P2 的经历证明了 P1对于danger 的阐述的正确性，即人确实容易比较冲动、比较的把猩猩“人化”，也就是A 的意思，“准确判断了常见的人类冲动的力量”。12.The author of Passage 1 would most likely respond to lines 16 in-Passage

55、2 (They . . . discovery) by(A)applauding the author for maaining scientific objectivity(B)chiding the author for not submitting findings for scientific review (C)criticizing the author for having poorly defined research goalsurging the author to rely less on observations madecautioning the author ag

56、ainst failing to verify ahe wild .选E。p1 会如何回应p2 最后一句“他们是有感觉的，这是发现”。p1 对此观点的看法一定是负向的，一定会说这个判断过于“must be tested afterward”（line 8）Questions 13-24 are based on the following passage.This passage, adapted from a 1990 book, discusses the ability of some sea creatures to emit light, a phenomenon known as

57、bioluminescence.Sailing at night in luminescent seas is something冲动，缺乏验证splendidt is not given to everyone. On a quiet night,with just enough wind to ghost along without the engine, if can be euphoric. Euphoria is worth seeking; we dontoften achieve ithis rush-around world. You need5a pause, or you

58、miss it. Sitting watch, it takes a little time tohe cockpit on a nighte adapted to the darkand to realize how much is going onhe sea around you.What you generally seeis a cloudy luminescence.One source of such luminescence isga* called10Noctiluca. Each of theseanisms is barely a millimeteracross and

59、 practically transparent, sot it is difficultto see even if you know what you are looking for. It is not much to look at if you havent got a microscope aboard,but a moreeresting question is not what Noctiluca15looks like, flashing or quiescent, but why it bothersto flash. Isnt it suicidal to adverti

60、se your presence in this blatant way, when you are near enough invisible ifyou sit tight and do nothing? The answer, for the alga, iscopepods, the next step up abundant small predatorshe food chain and die most20he sea. Crustaceans, copepodsare related to shrimps, crabs, and lobsters. But they areon