Part III Reading Comprehension

　　Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.

　　Task 1

　　Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Subways are underground trains，which usually operate 24 hours a day. They are found in larger cities and usually run between the suburbs and the downtown area. Maps and schedules are available from the ticket of rice. If you take the subway often，you can save money by purchasing a monthly pass(月票).

　　City-operated buses run on various routes(线路)and are designed to be at certain places at certain times. Maps and schedules may be posted at certain stops，or they may be available at local banks，libraries，the student union，or from the bus drivers. Buses run mainly during the day. Fare is paid by exact change in coins, or by monthly passes.

　　Taxis are generally more expensive in the United States than in other countries. If you use a taxi，be sure you ask the amount of the fare before you agree to ride. The driver usually expects a tip(小费)of 15 percent of the fare.

　　36. According to the passage, subways as underground trains, which usually run____.

　　A) within downtown areas

　　B) away from city centers

　　C) in or outside big modern cities

　　D) between suburbs and city centers

　　37. You can get the maps and schedules of the subways________.

　　A) at bus stations

　　B) at local banks

　　C) in any bookstores

　　D) from the ticket offices

　　38. From the passage we learn that________.

　　A) buses are always available in 24 hours

　　B) bus riders have to buy monthly passes

　　C) bus fare is paid by exact change in coins

　　D) buses are the best means of transportation

　　39. When you take a taxi, you’d better________.

　　A) buy a monthly pass

　　B) ask about the fare first

　　C) agree on the amount of the tip

　　D) pay by the exact change in coins

　　40. The passage mainly tells us about________.

　　A) the bus and train fares in the US

　　B) the ways of paying taxi in the US

　　C) the public transportation in the US

　　D) the advantage of subways in the US

　　Task 2

　　Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 to 45.

　　Letter 1

　　Dear Ann,

　　I am going to give a dinner party next month. I want my guests to enjoy themselves and to feel comfortable. What is the secret of giving a successful party?

　　Letter 2

　　Dear Mary，

　　Cook something that would let you spend time with your guests，If a guest offers to help you in the kitchen，accept the offer. It often makes people feel more comfortable when they can help.

　　Before serving dinner，while your guests make small talks in the living room，offer them drinks. Some guests may like wine，but make sure to provide soft drinks for people who don’t.

　　At the dinner table，let your guests serve themselves. Offer them a second serving after they finish, but don’t ask more than once. Most guests will take more if they want.

　　Perhaps the most important rule of all is to be natural. Treat your guests as you want them to treat you when you’re in their home—that is，act naturally toward them，and don’t try too hard to be polite. Have a good time in a pleasant atmosphere.

　　41. From the first letter we learn that Mary ________ .

　　A) is asking for advice on giving a dinner party

　　B) knows the secret of giving a pleasant party

　　C) is going to attend a dinner party

　　D) has successfully held a party

　　42. Ann’s first piece of advice is that Mary should________.

　　A) get the food ready before the guests arrive

　　B) keep the guests away from the kitchen

　　C) spend some time with the guests

　　D) accept the guests’ offer to help

　　43. Ann suggests that Mary offer drinks________.

　　A) while the guests are having small talks

　　B) when all the guests have arrived

　　C) after the guests finish small talks

　　D) after the dinner comes to an end

　　44. When having dinner，the guests are expected to________.

　　A) eat their food slowly

　　B) help the host serve food

　　C) serve each other at the table

　　D) help themselves to more food

　　45. The most important rule for Mary to follow in treating her guests is to________.

　　A) be as polite as she can

　　B) let them feel at home

　　C) prepare delicious food

　　D) create a formal atmosphere

　　答案：36-40:DDCBC 41-45:ADADB

　　Task 3

　　Directions: The following is a letter. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in no more than 3 words in the table below.

　　E-mail or call Tip Line(举报热线)

　　Have you seen a crime being committed(犯罪)on a bus，train，or near a bus stop，or train station? If you do，email US or call Tip Line.

　　Tip Line

　　If you would rather give your information by telephone，call the Police Tip Line at 612-349-7222.You can leave information anonymously(匿名地)or leave your name and phone number and an officer will call you back.

　　Call and officer

　　You can speak directly to any Police Department staff member who receives the call weekdays.8：00 to 16：00. Call 612-349—7200.

　　Contact the Chief

　　If you haven’t received any reply to your Tip Line information for half a day，directly call 612-349-7I00 or email：chief@metrotransit.org

　　Report on a Crime

　　Use Tip Line

　　1. Tip Line number：612-349-7222

　　2. Ways of reporting：

　　1) Give -46- anonymously;

　　2) Leave your name and telephone number，and wait for an officer to -47-

　　Call the Police Directly

　　1. Service time：weekdays, -48-

　　2. Telephone number: -49-

　　Contact the Chief

　　1. Reason：receiving no reply to your Tip Line information for -50-

　　2. Telephone number：612-349-7100

　　3. Email：chief@metrotransit.org

　　答案：46.information 47.call you back 48. 8:00 to 16:00 49.612-349-7200 50.half a day