SECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension
(40minutes)
Part A
Directions:
Read the following three texts. Answer thequestions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWERSHEET 1.
Text 1
When Katherine Chon was in fifth grade, she drew a “dream tree” representing thepath she hoped her life would take. One branch led to Harvard Medical School,Which is exactly what her mother had hoped for when the Chons moved to the U.S. from South Korea to give their three children opportunities.
Alwaysa diligent student, Katherine started to learn medicine at Brown. But then sheadded a new limb to her dream tree—one that her mother still doesn’tunderstand. Shocked by the misfortune of some South Korean women, Katherinejoined forces with another Brown student to form the Polaris Project, now oneof the largest anti-human-trafficking organizations in the country. “It wasreally hard for my parents,” says Katherine. “They had so many life stresses sotheir children could get a great education and have a comfortable life.”
Thedreams of parents and children often differ, but the conflict can be especiallypainful in first-generation immigrant families where the parents have madeenormous sacrifices. Lisa Park, an assistant professor at the University ofCalifornia, San Diego, says that the focus of every family that moves to theUnited States to provide opportunities for their children is almost always onthe future, with little mention of the circumstances that compelled them tomove. And even though the parents are the ones working 12-hour days, thechildren are also under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justifythe parents’ sacrifice.
The contrast between parents’ dreams and children’s realities can be particularlysharp for daughters who have grown up with almost infinite opportunities. Theirmothers often came from places where opportunities for women were limited，which makes the daughters，，choices even harder tounderstand. Mary Lugemwa’s parents encouraged her to study math or science atHarvard. She complied at first, majoring in computer science. But she iscurrently working as a film producer for a nonprofit organization called MeaningfulMedia. “I sometimes feel guilty,” she says, “having chosen to be an artist,because I know that if I had chosen a scientific background, I could help myparents a lot more.”
46. Jeeba’s difference from a conventional company mainly lies in____.
[A] the age of its employees [B] the number of its owners
[C] the quality of its products [D] the scope of its operations
46. When Katherine Chon was a fifth-grader______.
[A] she had a great interest in drawing [B] she had a clear vision of her future
[C] she had an independent personality [D] she had a desire to study in the U. S.
47. It can be inferred from the text that Katherine’s mother-----_______.
[A] was disappointed at her daughter’s decision
[B] was shocked by the suffering of some women
[C] failed to give her kids enough opportunities
[D] failed to realize her own dream to be a doctor
48. According to the text, in first-generation immigrant families,the parents feel frustrated if _____.
[A] they fail to adjust to the circumstances
[B] they are forced to make great sacrifices
[C] their children fail to focus on the future
[D] their children develop against their wishes
49. According to Lisa Park, first-generation immigrant children______.
[A] avoid the slightest mention of their parents’ past
[B] focus on seizing chances for future development
[C] work very hard to justify their parents，sacrifices
[D] are under pressure to fulfill their parents’ dreams
50. We learn from Mary Lugemwa’s case that_______.
[A] her parents cherished opportunities more than she did
[B] her parents, dreams and her reality could be balanced
[C] she had a quite different view of life from her parents
[D] she enjoyed infinite opportunities in career development
Text 2
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimedat Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Coder. “Enough is Enough” advocates droppingthe Criminal Code’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from 0. 08to 0. 05percent,to “protect innocent drivers on our roads.” MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie thinksthat lowering the BAC limit could result in a 6-to-18percent reduction in crashdeaths. But questions have been raised a-bout the science behind that campaign.
MADDselectively cites a report published in 2002by Robert Mann of the Mental HealthCentre. Mann, in turn, had got those numbers from two separate studies whosedata was selected from Sweden and Australia. The conclusions in Mann’s reportseem to ignore the Swedish authors’ numerous warnings and cautions, as well asthe limitations in the Australian study. First, the Australian study examinedthe effectiveness of breath testing, not lowered BAC levels, on fatal trafficcrashes. Also, that research was started in 1976when “liquid lunches” were far more common. What’smore, the Australian data varied: whereas the state of Queensland saw the 18percentdecline in fatal accidents cited by MADD’s Murie, in neighboring New SouthWales, fatal accidents decreased just 8 percent.
It is also reported by the Ontario Community Council that the majority of driversin alcohol-related fatal crashes are repeat offenders with BACs over 0. 15percent—meaningthat the problem is drivers who repeatedly get behind the wheel with BAC levelstwice the legal limit, not social drinkers who consume a glass of wine or two.This makes MADD’s concern seem wasteful, given the downward trend inalcohol-related traffic deaths.
The Canada Safety Council, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administratorsand the Traffic Injury Research Foundation take issue with MADD’s campaign.Even the Ontario Community Council has determined that lowering the BAC would mean more work for police and the courts. But to MADD’s Murie, the mathquestion is simple： “If you lower BAC limits,regardless to what level, you’ll save Canadian lives. Unfortunately, the mathdoesn’t quite add up.
51. MADD launched a public awareness campaign in order to _______.
[A] criticize the Justice Minister [B] improve BAC measurement
[C] restrict drivers，access to alcohol [D] revise the law regarding drunk driving
52. From the text we learn that MADD cites a report that _______.
[A] justifies its new campaign [B] is favored by the authorities
[C] sums up major public concerns [D] is mentioned in two other studies
53. It is implied in the text that Mann’s report is unreliable because _______.
[A] it was based on some unsound research
[B] it got its data from two inconsistent studies
[C] it was written in conditions no longer valid
[D] it ignored the limitations of the studies cited
54. The text indicates that MADD’s campaign _______.
[A] will not affect social drinkers
[B] may turn out to be of little value
[C] is going to reduce governmental labor
[D] has won support from some organizations
55. The writer’s attitude towards the campaign is _______.
[A] satirical [B] scornful [C] suspicious [D] supportive
Text 3
A recent study demonstrated how powerful a few words can be: Forty competitive tennis players were shown digital images of balls coming their way. Just beforeeach ball appeared, the players saw or heard comments like “Good shot” or “Badshot.” The reaction times of players hearing negative remarks were measurablyslower. And these were athletes who trained frequently to play a consistentgame and not make unforced errors.
What is the explanation? Negative feedback weakens anyone’s belief in his or herability to succeed. But if you can hold on to a winning attitude, you’ll make a greater effort and also create positive drive. Confident people inspire others;opportunities seem to come their way more often. They become magnets for success.
Learn the importance of giving yourself pep talks, and keep the voice in your head positive. The best athletes’ success is rarely due to raw talent alone.It’s because they’re simply better prepared. They stay focused, they’re willing to work as hard as they need to, and they keep the positive voice in their heads switched on.
Perhaps the most important aspect of being your own coach is to do what any outside adviser or a good parent, for that matter would preach: practice, practice,practice. Avoid individuals who suck your energy and diminish your confidence.Hang out with the people who see you at your best, and remind you about it very often. Pessimists drag you down, as do whiners and critics. If there’s onewinning behavior that people building confidence should model, it’s the willingness to get back into the game after a setback. Don’t nurse your wounds.
There are, however, important warnings. Panicking can compound a small misstep by causing you to lose your head and forget to think clearly. If you suffer aterrible loss, give yourself time to absorb the blow. Don’t deny the hurt ortry to solve the problem immediately. Gather your support system around you and simply get nurtured. Sitting around and thinking about your loss is the worst thing you can do to solve your problem.
56. The school report indicates that the writer’s daughter ____.
[A] lacks interest in her school work
[B] ranks among the best at language
[C] has some trouble with her handwriting
[D] needs to improve in math and computer skills
56. We learn from the first paragraph that ____.
[A] excellent performance often goes with well-trained players
[B] excellent performance often goes with positive comments
[C] high-tech methods help players avoid unforced errors
[D] high-tech methods increase players，competitiveness
57. People who want to succeed should first imagine themselves to be____.
[A] an observer [B] aninspirer [C] a creator [D] a winner
58. The phrase “pep talks” in Paragraph 3 means ‘talks’ which ____.
[A] encourage people [B] entertain people
[C] impress people [D] interest people
59. The writer thinks that you should keep company with those who ____.
[A] point out your mistakes [B] tolerate your weaknesses
[C] emphasize your strengths [D] understand your complaints
60. In the face of a severe loss, the best thing you can do is to ____.
[A] deny the hurt [B] try to forget it [C] solve it at once [D] accept it calmly
Part B
Directions:
Read the texts from a magazine in whichfive people voice their different opinions in response to an article on theissue of praising. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61to65) to one of the statements (A to G) given below. Mark your answers on ANSWERSHEET 1.
Ann Best：
Your special report on new medicines showed there is thrilling promise in future“cures” for so many diseases that threaten mankind. But how will ordinary folkspay for these modem miracles? One drug company is hopeful that the savingsinvolved in developing these medicines “will translate into pure profit forinvestors.” This can only result in a problem for me： Shall I buy food, pay therent or get the medicines I need?
Tom Waken：
Asa citizen who has been critical of drug companies because of the high drugprice，I found that your reportabout the new medicines has softened my stand. The companies say they have to charge more for their drugs so they can do research for better medicines. Nowthat I’ve read about the newer and better drugs，I will gladly go on paying for my medications, knowing I am making a good investment in better living.
Robert H. Kamm：
Weall want to live longer and healthier lives, but taking pills to rescue us fromour self—abusive lifestyle onlymasks real problems and ends up costing us billions of dollars a year. We oughtto be investing at least as much in trying to discover why millions of usbehave in ways that are not in our best interest—smoking, drinking，overworking，under-exercising andgenerally doing things that are bad for our health.
John J. Bagshaw：
The cost of poor health is shocking and goes well beyond dollars. But the approachthat offers the best solution, reduces risk, cuts demand and gets peoplehealthy and fit is prevention. The U. S. is a nation of chronic diseases. Itwill get much worse, because we never deal with the causes. IndividualAmericans need to bring this issue to a boil and keep it there until we get ahealth-care system based on prevention.
Laurel Woods：
WhileI applaud the research being done in the field of medicine, I am also awarethat good things can go bad in an instant. I have heart disease, and I had anegative reaction to a new treatment：the result was a long hospital stay.We should remember that caution has to be applied when being treated with a newmedicine. Nothing will replace the human element that must be present in acaring medical community.
Now match the name of each person (61to 65) to the appropriate statement.
Note: there are two extra statements.
Statements
61. Ann Best [A] Prevention should always come before treatment.
62. Tom Waken [B] A new medical treatment needs to be administered with caution.
63. Robert H. Kamm [C] Pills often perform miracles on people who take them.
64. John J. Bagshaw [D] A change of behavior counts more than reliance on drugs.
65. Laurel Woods [E] However good the new drugs，their affordability is first and foremost.
[F] New drugs should not be put onto the market until proven effective.
[G] Drug companies are justified to sell their products at higher prices.
【答案速查】
26~30 A B B D C
31~35 B B A B D
36~40 D A D A A
41~45 D D D A C
【答案解析】
26. 【答案】C
【精析】walk走过,走遍;wander漫步，徘徊;wind蜿範，缠绕; work工作。后文提到梦游的人，可推知此处表示“很多人像梦游的人一样虚度人生”，故 选A
27. 【答案】 B
【精析】basic基本的;familiar熟悉的;necessary必须的;various多种多样的。后文提到人们从来不问 问“自己究竟在做什么?”，可推知此处表示“他们每天都按照熟悉的常规过日子”，故 选B。
28. 【答案】A
【精析】move步骤,动作;goal目标，目的;ambition雄心,抱负;activity活动,措施。后文第二段开始就解释设定 目标的内涵，可推知此处表示“他们不知道自己究竟在做什么是因为他们缺乏目标”，故选B。
29. 【答案】D
【精析】work out想 出，制定出;force down迫使下降;build up建 立，增强;focus on集中。根据文意可知，设定 目标首先要集中自己的意志,故选D。
30. 【答案】D
【精析】manner方式;extent 范围,程度;direction 方向;approach 方法,途径。前文提到设定目标首先要集中自 己的意志，由此可知此处表示集中意志后,下 一步就要朝一定的方向前进，故选C。
31. 【答案】B
【精析】opinion意 见，观点;idea想法,主意;estimate估计，估价; argument辩论,争论。前文提到目标设定的含义,后文进一步阐释设定目标的步骤，由此可知此处表示“首先要有一个明确的想法,知道 自己想要什么”，故选B。
32. 【答案】C
【精析】appreciate欣赏;challenge向…挑战;date给…标明日期; solve解决。前半句提到要将自己的目标写下 来，破折号后的内容是对前文的解释,即写下 来能使目标更加明确，由此可知此表示向目标挑战，故选B。
33. 【答案】A
【精析】rather than是…不是…;owing to由于…原因;in spite of尽管;in addition to除…之外。根据后文提到的内容，推知自己的行动要比实现最后的目 标为目的，而不应该追逐具体的东西，故选A。
34. 【答案】C
【精析】favor帮助， 支持;fulfill实现，完成;project放映，投射; schedule预定，安排。由空格后面的“desires” 即“愿望”可推知,此处是说“而要为了实现你 的愿望去行动，去实施,去贡献”，故选B。
35. 【答案】D
【精析】cover涉及，包含;release释放,发行;relieve减轻,解除; yield收获,受益。前文提到设定目标的步骤，此可作为第二段的最后一句，对“设定目标” 在某种程度上进行了总结。由此推知，此处是说“设定目标能够收获我们所需要的那种 真正的满足感”，故选D。
36. 【答案】A
【精析】seek寻找，追 求;perform执行，运行;grasp抓住，了解;accomplish完成，达到。根据后文失败者和成功 者对于其目标的设想，可推知此处是说“想象自己能够实现目标这一点非常重要”,故选D。
37. 【答案】A
【精析】while —方面…然而，另一方面…;though尽管;because 因为;if如果。根据上下文意思可知,此处是 对比失败者和成功者对其目标的设想，由此可知此处需要一个表示对比的连词，故选A。
38. 【答案】C
【精析】effect效果， 结果;expectation预期，期待;record记录，记 载;reward奖励,报答。前文指出,失败者想象 的是失败的惩罚，对比推知,此处表示的意思 是“成功者想象的是成功的奖励”，故选D。
39. 【答案】A
【精析】本题考查形容词词义辨析。afraid害怕 的;aware意识到的;proud自豪的;reminded回 想起的。根据后文提到要远离飞机,可推知此 处表示“我很害怕坐飞机旅行”,故选A。
40. 【答案】D
【精析】compare比 较;contrast 对比;distinguish 区别 j display 显 示。前文提出，我很害怕坐飞机去旅游，可推 知此处表示“朋友收集了各种数据比较飞机和高速公路的安全性”，以此来劝说作者乘飞机 出行，compare表示类比事物的相似性，故 选A.
41. 【答案】B
【精析】promise承 诺;progress 进步;guarantee 保证;difference 差 异。前文提到朋友对飞机和髙速公路的安全 性进行比较,试图劝说作者乘飞机出行,此处 but表示转折,可推知，朋友的这种作法，没什 么用，故选D。
42. 【答案】B
【精析】program 计划，制作;fix修理;ensure确保;comfort安 慰。根据前文“我读过很多描述坠机场景的文章”可推知此处表示“当时下意识地安慰自己 远离飞机”，故选D。
43. 【答案】C
【精析】fly飞行;go 去;leave离幵;miss错过。后文提到“所以花 了两周想象飞机平稳飞行并安全着陆”，可推知，作者自己很想去度假，不想错过这个长假， 故选D。
44. 【答案】B
【精析】surprise惊 讶;dismay 哀伤;amusement 娱乐;admiration 称赞。前文提到我很害怕坐飞机,后文又提到 我上了飞机,可推知，此处表示我的行为反差 很大，让大家吃了一惊，故选A。
45. 【答案】D
【精析】invent发明; imagine想象;employ雇佣，使用;design设计。 前文提到,作者原来很害怕坐飞机，但是在坐飞机之前想象了一段平稳安全的旅程,后来成功坐上飞机并且很享受整个飞行过程，这是作 者使用的积极心理暗示方法，故选C。
参考译文
追求成功往往从一开始就需奏有一个目标。但 是,很多人会像梦游的人一样虚度人生。他们每天都按照熟悉的常规过日子，从来不问问“自己究竟在做什么? ”他们不知道自己究竟在做什么是因为他们缺乏目标。
设定目标就是要集中自己的意志朝一定的方向 前进。首先要有一个明确的想法，知道自己想要什 么。可以将自己的目标写下来并向其挑战——用文字表达出来能够使目标清晰。不要专注于获取具体 的东西，而要为了实现你的愿望去行动，去实施，去贡献。设定目标能够收获我们所需要的那种真正的 满足感。;
想象自己能够实现目标这一点非常重要。通常 的情况是,爽敗者想象的是失败的惩罚，成功者想象的是成功的奖励。
我自己就曾经尝试过这种方法。我很害怕坐飞机旅行。朋友收集了各种数据比较飞机和高速公路的安全性，但没有用，因为我读过很多描述坠机场景 的文章，当时下意识地安慰自己远离飞机。
但有一年夏天,我有一次和朋友乘私人飞机出游 的机会。我不想错过这么好的一次度假机会,所以花 了两周时间想象飞机平稳飞行并安全着陆。
出行那天，我特别着急走。令大家吃惊的是，我 上了飞机并随飞机一起起飞了。我很享受自己在飞 机上度过的每一分钟。现在我仍然用着当时使用的那些技巧。
【答案速查】
46~50 B A D D C
51~55 C D D B C
56~60 B D A C D
61~65 E G D A B
【答案解析】
Part A
Text 1
46.【答案】B
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“当Katherin Chon还是个五年级学生的时候…”定位到第一段第一句“When KatherineChon was in fifth grade, she drew a “dream tree” representing the path shehoped her life would take.”说明她在那时对自己的未来已经有了清晰的规划。 故选B.
47.【答案】A
【题型】推理题
【出处】题目问的是“从文中可以看出Katherine的母亲...” 从第二段第二句“…her mother stilldoesn’t understand.”可以看出她的妈妈对女儿的决定并不满意。故选A。
48.【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“从文中可以看出在第一代移民家庭中，如果怎么样，父母就会感到受挫”。根据第三段第一句“The dreams ofparents and children often differ, but the conflict can be especially painfulin first-generation immigrant families where the parents have made enormoussacrifices.”可以看出由于移民家庭的家长已经做出了巨大的牺牲，如果孩子们还忤逆他们的梦想，他们会感到很受挫。所以应该选D。
49.【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“根据Lisa Park第一代移民的孩子…”先找到Lisa的名字，定位到文章倒数第二段第二句“Lisa Park, …, Andeven though the parents are the ones working 12-hours days, the children arealso under intense pressure to perform in ways that will justify the parents’sacrifice.”可知第一代移民家庭的孩子们为了对得起父辈的牺牲，为了实现他们的梦想，承受者巨大的压力。故选D。
50.【答案】C
【题型】推理题
【出处】题目问的是“我们从Mary Lugemwa的案例中看出…” Mary的名字出现在最后一段，由最后一段第三句”Mary Lugenmwa’sparents encouraged her to study math or science at Harvard….having chosen to bean artist…”可以看出她开始顺从父母的意愿，但最终选择自己喜欢的事业，而没有遵循父母的意愿，这表明她与父母有着不同的生活观。故选C。
参考译文
凯瑟琳•千在上小学五年级时，画了一棵“梦想 树”，这棵树代表了她期待自己未来生活将要走的道 路。其中一个枝干表示她想读哈佛大学医学院，而这个梦想确切地说是她妈妈对她的期待。千氏夫妇带着孩子从韩国移民到美国主要是为了给他们的三个 孩子提供更多的机会。
凯瑟琳一直是个勤奋的学生,并曾在布朗大学学 习医学。然而她在“梦想树”上又增加了一个新的枝干,并且她妈妈对她这个新的梦想很不理解。凯瑟琳由于对一些韩国妇女的不幸遭遇感到很震惊，因此和布朗大学另外一个学生共同组建了 “北极星项目”组织，该 组织目前是美国国内最大的反人口贩运组织之一。凯瑟琳说我爸妈真的非常辛苦,他们承受着各种各样 的生活压力，目的就是让自己的孩子受到好的教育，过上舒服的日子。”
父母和孩子的梦想总是不同的，但是在父母做出 巨大牺牲的第一代移民家庭中，父母和孩子彼此间的 冲突尤为剧烈。加州大学圣地亚哥分校助理教授丽萨•帕克谈到，为了给孩子提供更多的机会而移民到美国的家庭几乎只关注自己家庭未来的发展,很少提 及当初迫使他们做出移民决定的其他因素。既然父母都一天工作12个小时，那么孩子们也要顶着巨大的 压力去表现，因为只有这样他们才能对得參父母的 牺牲。
对于那些成长在面对无限机遇环境下的女孩子 们来说,父母的梦想和自己的现实所形成的反差尤其显著。她们的母亲大多来自一些妇女获得各种机会 受限的国家，因此她们对于女儿的选择更难理解。玛丽•路姆娃的父母鼓励她去哈佛学数学或科学。刚 开始,她顺从了,主修计算机科学。但现在她在有意义媒体这个非盈利性组织担任制片人。她说：“选择成 为一名艺术家有时让我感到很内疚，因为我知道如果 我选择一个有科学背景的行业,能帮到父母更多。”
Text 2
51.【答案】C
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是：“MADD发起了一项公共意识觉醒的活动的目的在于什么” 根据第一段第二句“’Enough is Enough’advocates dropping the Criminal Code’s blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) limit from 0. 08 to 0. 05 percent...to protect innocentdrivers on our roads”可知，MADD运动主要目的是为了降低血液酒精浓度限制，即限制司机对酒精的摄取，故选C。
52.【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“从文中我们了解到MADD引用了一个什么样的报告”。根据第二段第一二句“ MADD selectively cites a report published in 2002 by Robert Mann...from two separate studies whose data was selected from Sweden and Australia. ” 可知，反对醉驾母亲协会引用的报告的信息来源于瑞典和澳大利亚两个不同的研究，即在其他两项研究中提到过,故选D。
53.【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“文中Mann的报告是不可信的，因为...” 根据第二段第三句“The conclusions in Mann’sreport seem to ignore the Swedish authors’ numerous warnings and cautions ,aswell as the limitations in the Australian study.”可知,曼的报告之所以不可信是因为报告忽略了所引用研究中的局限性,故选D。
54.【答案】B
【题型】推理题
【出处】题目问的是“文中暗示MADD的活动…”。根据文中第三段最后一句“This makes MADD’s concern seemwasteful, given the downward trend in alcohol-related traffic deaths”，由此可推知其倡导的运动有可能会毫无意义，故选B。
55.【答案】C
【题型】主旨题
【出处】题目问的是“作者对这次活动的态度是…”。根据全文作者对这场运动提出的一系列问题及文章最后一段最后一句“Unfortunately, the math doesn’t quite add up.”表示作者对此事持有怀疑的态度，故选C。
参考译文
反对醉驾母亲协会发起了一场新的公共意识运动，这场运动针对的是加拿大司法部长欧文•科特勒。为了保护路上无辜的司机，“适可而止”运动提倡将有犯罪代码之称的血液酒精浓度的限制由0.08% 下调至0. 05%。加拿大反对醉驾母亲协会首席执行官安朱•梅利认为，调低血液酒精浓度限制有助于减少6%到18%的交通死亡人数。但随之这场运动背后的科学性问题也被提出来了。
反对醉驾母亲协会随机引用了心理健康中心罗伯特•曼于2002年发表的一篇报告中的内容。然而，曼所得到的数据主要来自瑞典和澳大利亚两个独立的研究中心。报告中最后的结论似乎忽略了瑞典作者大量的警告和提醒，同样也忽视了澳大利亚人研究中的不足。首先，澳大利亚研究的侧重点是呼吸检验，而不是降低血液酒精浓度的限制水平，在避免致命交通事故中所起到的作用。此外，这一研究开始于1976年，当时以酒为主的“液体午餐”非常普遍。另外，具体情况不同，澳大利亚的数据也有一定的变化。例如，反对醉驾母亲协会的梅利提到，昆士兰州致命交通事故的比例降低了18%，而它的邻居新南威尔士州则仅仅降低了 8%。
安大略湖社区理事的报道称，由酒精引起致命交 通事故的大部分司机都是惯犯，其本身血液酒精浓度 都超过了0.15%。这意味着，经常开车的司机的血液酒精來度是法定血液酒精浓度的两倍，他们不是喝一两杯红酒的普通人。这使得反对醉驾母亲协会所关心的内容显得有点浪费对间，因为由酒精引起的致命交通事故呈下降趋势。
加拿大安全理事会、加拿大汽车运输管理者理事会及交通损伤研究机构也加入到了反对醉驾母亲协会所提倡的这一运动中，尽管安大略湖社区理事会已经意识到降低血液酒精浓度意味着警方和法庭将增加工作量。但对于加拿大反对醉驾母亲协会的梅利来说，计算方法非常简单，即“如果降低血液酒精浓度的限制，不管降低多少，都是在挽救加拿大人的生命。”不幸的是，这种计算方法不能简单相加。
Text 3
56.【答案】B
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“从第一段我们可以了解到…” 根据第一段第三句“The reactiontimes of players hearing negative remarks were measurably slower. ”可知，选手听到负面评价会影响发挥，由此推知,接收到正面评价会有好的表现,故选B。
57.【答案】D
【题型】推理题
【出处】题目问的是“想要成功的人们首先应该想象他们自己是…”。根据第二段第三句“Butif you can hold on to a winning attitude, you’ll make a greater effort and alsocreate positive drive.” 可知一个人如果想成功,首先要想象自己是个赢家,故选D。
58.【答案】A
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“第三段的词组pep talks中的talks是什么样的”. 根据第三段第一句中“pep talks” 后面内容“keep the voice in your head positive”可知，既然是头脑中回荡着积极的声音,可知pep talks指的是鼓励人的话，故选A。
59.【答案】C
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“作者认为你应该与那些人在一起”. 根据第四段第二句和第三句 “Avoid individuals who suck yourenergy and diminish your confidence. Hang out with the people who see you atyour best, and remind you about it every so often. ”可知，要和那些鼓励欣赏你的 人在一块，不要和那贬低你能力的人、让自己产生不自信的人在一块，由此推知，作者建议要和那些给你加油鼓劲的人在一块,故选C。
60.【答案】D
【题型】细节题
【出处】题目问的是“面临严重损失的时候，你能做到的最好的事情就是”。根据最后一段第三句和第四句“If you suffer a terrible loss, give yourself time to absorb theblow. Don’t deny the hurt or try to solve the problem immediately. ”可知，遇到挫折不要急着否定自己的伤痛,也不要立刻解决所 遇到的问题,而是要给自己点时间，慢慢接受所遇到的挫折，故选D。
参考译文
一项最新研究显示，有些词产生的威力很大。例如，网球以数字图像的形式出现在四十位竞争实力相当的网球选手面前。每个球出现之前，选手都会看到或听到诸如“好球”或“臭球”之类的评语。选手听到负面评价时，发球反应明显变慢。他们都是些训练有素的专业运动员，一般不会自己造成失误。
这是为什么呢?因为负面反馈信息降低了他们的自信心。如果心里想着成功，那你就会为了获得成功付出巨大的努力并产生积极的动力。自信的人会鼓舞他人;机会似乎也经常光顾自信的人。他们对成功有着巨大的吸引力。
所以应该学习为自己加油鼓劲的重要性，让自己的头脑中时刻回荡着积极的声音。优秀运动员的成功很少仅仅归功于天生的才能，他们成功的真正原因是准备得很充分。他们专注于自己所从事的事，如果有需要，他们愿意努力训练，并且头脑中时刻回荡着积极的声音。
如果你是自己的教练，那么最重要的一点就是要像任何一个外界建议者或者一个好的父母那样告诫自己：练习，练习，再练习。避免和吸干你的能量，降低你的自信的人在一起，要和那些欣赏你的人待在一块，并经常提醒自己这一点。悲观的人会把你带入一种消极情绪中，就像爱抱怨的人和爱批评别人的人一样。如果有一种建立自信心的模式，那就是受伤后，主动回到比赛中，别管自己的伤口。
但是，这里也有一些重要的警告。恐惧可能会使 得你精神萎靡，从而不能清楚地思考，以至于产生一些小小的失误。如果你遭受了严重的损失，给自己点 时间慢慢接受所遇到的挫折。不要否定挫折给自己 所带来的伤害或者急于解泱问题。让支持你的正面力量重新聚集到你身边，并让自己受其滋养。闲坐在 那儿思考自己的损失是解决问题最糟糕的手段。
Part B
61.【答案】 E
【题型】主旨题
【解析】第一段安•百斯特认为新药能治愈威胁人类的多种疾病这个消息很令人振奋，但是同时对药品;高额的费用提出了自己的看法， 这与E项“不管新药效果多好,它的费用是人 们首要的考虑因素”表示的意思相同。故选E。
62. 【答案】G
【题型】主旨题
【解析】第二段汤姆•瓦肯从报道中了解到新药之所以费用高是因为制药公司需要资金进行更新的药品研究,而买这些药品就像是为 自己高质量的生活投资一样，因此花高价买药也是可以接受的,这与G项“制药公司药价高是合理的”表示的意思相同,故选G。
63.【答案】 D
【题型】主旨题
【解析】第三段罗伯特•卡姆认为身体不健康主要是自己不良的生活习惯导致的,如果改 变了自己的生活方式,就不用花那么多钱去买 药了。这与D项“改变生活习惯比吃药更有用”表示的意思相同,故选D。
64. 【答案】A
【题型】主旨题
【解析】第四段约翰•巴格肖认为美国的慢性病有很多种，让人们身体健康的有效途径是建立以预防为基础的保健体系,这与A项“预防在治疗之前”表示的意思相同，故选A。
65. 【答案】B
【题型】主旨题
【解析】第五段劳拉•伍兹根据自己对新药产生排斥反应这一亲身经历强调用新药之前，一定要测试各种禁忌,这与B项“新药治疗必 须要了解其中禁忌”表示的意思相同，故选B。
参考译文
安•百斯特：
你专题报道中提到的新药对威胁人类的多种疾 病的治愈有令人振奋的前景。但是普通人如何支付 的起这些现代神奇的药品呢?一家制药公司希望研发这些药品所赚的钱“直接转化为纯利润进入投资者 的口袋中”。对我来说,唯一的问题是:我是用钱来买 食物呢,付房租呢,还是用来买药呢?
汤姆•瓦肯：
作为一个普通市民,我总是指责制药公司把药品 的价格定得太高了，然而我发现你对新药的报道动摇了我的立场。制药公司说他们必须把药品价格定的 高一些才能有资金做研究，从而研发出更好的药品。既然我知道有更新、更好的药品，那么我也很乐意支 付我的药物治疗费用，因为我意识到自己是为了更好的生活在进行投资。
罗伯特•卡姆：
我们都希望自己长命百岁，身体健康,但是通过吃 药将我们从自虐的生活方式中拯救出来仅仅掩盖了，而没有真正解决问题,并让我们一年花数十亿的钱来 买药。我们至少要找找原因，想想为什么数以百万计的人过着对自己不利的生活——吸烟，酗酒，过劳,缺乏 锻炼,总之做一些对健康不利的事情。
约翰•巴格肖：
健康状况不好付出的代价是惨重的，有时不仅仅 是需要花钱的事儿了。提供最隹解决途径、降低风 险、减少需求、让人们变得健康的方法就是预防。美国的慢性病有很多种。正是因为我们从来没有找出 原因，所以情况更为糟糕。美国人需要将这个问题提上议程讨论直到获得一个以预防为基础的保健体系。
劳拉•伍兹：
尽管我为医药领域所取得的研究成功鼓掌祝贺， 但同时我也意识到好事儿可能一下就变成坏事儿了。 我患有心脏病，并且对新的治疗有排斥反应，结果就是我住了很长时间医院。我们应该记住,一种新药被 投入使用之前,各种禁忌都要被测试到。在关怀医药 体系中，没有什么能取代人的成分。
