Question

Ⅲ 閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)

第一節(jié) 閱讀理解(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)

       閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

Learning English is a great challenge, but with a little help from technology it can be as easy as a piece of cake.

     As well as the classroom, teachers and textbooks, the Internet, TV and radio programs can play an active role in helping learn English. The Internet is full of rich and up-to-date information. English learners might wish to try http://www.in2english.com.cn.  This website is co-established by the British Council, the BBC World Service and Central Radio and TV University. It provides cultural information about Britain and has an example of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) that students can use for practice. Different levels of grammar tests can also be found.

Make friends online

     Another useful website for middle school students and teachers is. Besides reading 21st Century School Edition online, students are also invited to put their views on different topics up on the website.

     Users have the opportunity to make friends with people who share their interests.

     In the teaching and learning section, there are reading and vocabulary tips for students.

     Compared with the Internet, TV programs have their own advantages: one does not have to sit at a computer and the audio and visual effects can even be relaxing.

     One popular English-learning program is called "Modern English". This focuses on oral English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping.

     The short dialogues and useful phrases may help students to express themselves if they go abroad or meet foreigners in China. More than 50 TV stations in about 300 cities have aired the program.

Word to World

     If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8, you might see a program titled "Study Abroad". On this show Professor Wang Qiang from New Oriental School hosts "From Word to World".

     He selects words with a deep cultural background and teaches useful phrases related to that word. Cartoons are also used to explain how to use the word in daily life. Listening to the radio may not be a new way to learn English but it is easy.

     China Radio International airs a program called "Studio Classroom" at 6:30 a.m. every day. This 25-minute program is aimed at middle school students and covers subjects from current news to travel and history, all in simple language.

41. This passage ______.

     A. introduces some new websites and TV and radio programs

     B. focuses on advantages and disadvantages of different medium forms

     C. recommends technological help in learning English

D. aims at advertising various English courses

42. If you want to read an English newspaper and make comments on different topics, you try_____.

      A. www.in2english.com.cn.                             B. www.21se.com.cn.

      C. Modern English                                          D. Studio Classroom

43. One can practise oral English in everyday situations in _____.

      A. Studio Classroom                                B. From Word to World

      C. Study Abroad                                      D. Modern English

44. According to the author, one superiority of TV programs over the Internet is that they ____.

      A. offer more English learning resources                

       B. cost you nothing

      C. have better audio and visual effects                 

D. have English courses available whenever you need them

45. The author wants the readers to know that learning English ______.

      A. is difficult       

B. is easy                

C. is neither easy nor difficult

      D. can be made much easier with a little help of modern technology

Answer 1

【小題1】C

【小題2】B

【小題3】D

【小題4】C

【小題5】D