第三部分  阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

       阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项的（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项.

A

       “It can’t be done.” “It never really works.” “I got fed up of measuring boring foods.” “I piled all the weight back on.”

       These are familiar statements made when the dreaded word ‘diet’ is mentioned .Slimmer Clevette thought the same until she was introduced to Herbalife. “Something inside me said what have I got to lose ,especially as there is a 30—day money back guarantee? I took the chance ,to prove Herbalife wrong,” she said . Since she started to take Herbalife six months ago, Clevette has lost both inches and pounds .She lost one and a half stone in five weeks ,dropping two dress sizes ,her skin cleared and her energy rose.

       “Before Herbalife , I was always tired ,ready for bed at 8:30 p.m. irritable and fat .I wanted to lose weight but I didn’t even have the energy to start.”  Result; “I spotted this advertisement and decided to ring it out of curiosity, I had a short conversation with a chatty happy lady who seemed to understand my situation .She wasn’t pushy and didn’t try to sell me anything .She just explained the product and the result it always achieved.” It was the words” always achieved’ that really got to me , Being Miss Sceptic（怀疑的）, I decided I would try to prove her and the company wrong.

       Clevette was so convinced by the results of Herbalife that she signed on with the company as a saleswoman. Clevette said, “Since the middle of last year I have made lots of new friends simply by introducing them to the Herbalife way. They are naturally derived products ,easy to take and the best part is that you can still eat all your favourite foods. What could be simpler?” What have you got to lose… except inches?

56．Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?

       A．Clevette has lost some money.

       B．Clevette has become slim.

       C．Clevette has proved Herbalife of no help.

       D．Clevette has lost some clothes.

57．The underlined word “spotted” in the 3rd paragraph means “         ”.

       A．dirtied     B．posted    C．noticed     D．wrote

58．Clevette took Herbalife at the beginning because            .

       A．she believed it had good effect

       B．the chatty lady persuaded her to

       C．she wanted to work for the company

       D．she wanted to prove Herbalife wrong

59．The author quoted Clevette’s story mainly to _________.

       A．tell an interesting experience                 

       B．show that Clevette was talkative

       C．advertise Herbalife         

       D．encourage people to sign on with the company

B

       Not all memories are sweet .Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences.

       Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill ,which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase the effect of painful memories.

       In November , experts tested a drug on people in the US and France .The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories: in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.

       The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea ,while others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war.

       They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories. “Some memories can ruin people’s lives .They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions,” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry（精神病学）at Harvard Medical School. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”

       But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity（特性）.They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.” All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we’d want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist（伦理学家）.

       Some people fear that although the drug would first be used in only very serious cases ,it would become more and more common. “People always have the ability to misuse science,” said Joseph Le Doux. a New York University memory researcher. “All we want to do is to help people have better control of memories.”

60．What’s that main idea of this passage?

A．People often suffer from bad memories.

B．American researchers are trying to develop a pill.

C．Forget bad memories ,and be happy.

D．The research has caused a heated argument.

61．The underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to “________”.

A．the new drug      B．the research into the drug

C．the bad memory    D．the chemical in the drug

62．Which of the following is NOT the opinion of the supporters?

A．The pill can erase all the memories in the past.

B．Some memories can ruin people’s lives. The pill can relieve emotional suffering.

C．The pill can also help many other types of people who suffer from terrible memories.

D．The pill can prevent or treat troubling memories in soldiers after war.

63．Which of the following is NOT the opinion of the opponents（反对者）?

A．Our memories give us our identity.

B．The memories help human avoid mistakes of the past.

C．The drug should be used in only very serious cases.

D．People may not be sure whether they want to wipe the memories out.

C

       The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire, making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.

       Why not let Nottinghamshire’s buses provide you with a cheap ,convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out? They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch ,having a drink and then deciding who’s going to drive home.

       Special Sunday ticket saves you money.

       Nottinghamshire County Council’s Day Ranger tickets give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle you to discounts at several visitor attractions. This means that you can save money by traveling by bus. Prices are current:

Adults                                ￡5.00

Children &Concessions        ￡2.50

Family ticket                        ￡9.00(2 adults up to 3 children)

       Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.

(Finding out about getting around the county couldn’t be easier . Information on bus service is widely available at:)

·Bus stations                     ·Libraries

·County contact points       ·Tourist information centers.

       You can also visit our website at: www. nottinghamshire.gov.uk /buses

       There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county. We also provide a journey planner and access to timetables for all the bus services operating in the county. There are links to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.

                            Traveline

                            Public transport info

                            0870 608 2608

                            www. traveline.org.uk

 

64．What can we do according to the ad?

A．We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.

B．Day Ranger tickets can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day.

C．We may be able to visit some scenic sports at a fairly low price.

D．We need to purchase our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.

65．Information on bus services is available at these places EXCEPT           .

A．visitor attractions     B．tourist information centers

       C．the County Council’s web site       D．university libraries

66．How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children) goes on a special Sunday—ticket trip?

       A．￡15.00.     B．￡12.50.     C．￡9.00.      D．￡5.00

67．If you ask for further information on fares of the individual bus operators ,you may as well

             .

       A．refer to county contact        B．call 0870 608 2608

       C．go to the County Council       D．surf www. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses