nbsp;D．dramatically told
39.The advantage claimed for repeating a fairy story to young children is that it .
A．makes them come to terms with their fears
B．develops their power of memory
C．convinces them there is nothing to be afraid of
D．encourages them not to have ridiculous beliefs
40.The author’s mentioning of broomsticks and telephones is meant to suggest that .
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fairy stories are still being made up
B．there might be confusion about different kinds of truth
C．people try to modernize old fairy stories
D．there is more concern for children’s fears nowadays
III.SKIMMING AND SCANNING
In this part there are 3 reading passages followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 answers marked A,B,C and D. Skim or scan the passages, then decide on the best answer or the best choice to complete the statement and write the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.(10 points,1 point each)
Passage 1
When we call someone a pig or a swine, we do not mean it as a compliment. But pigs do not deserve to be used as a symbol for an insult. They are probably not as dirty as they are made out to be. According to one pig keeper, swine are very clean when allowed to live in a clean environment. He feels pigs are usually dirty simply because their keepers don’t clean their pens. In any case, no one has proven that the pig that wallows in mud prefers that to a cool bath. Furthermore, pigs are smarter than most wallows in mud prefers that to a cool bath. Furthermore, pigs are smarter than most people think. Many farmers, for example, have observed that pigs frequently undo complicated bolts on gates in search of adventure or romance. So the next time you call someone a pig, perhaps he or she ought to be someone you wish to praise.
41.This passage deals with .
A．the reasons why pigs are dirty
B．people’s wrong perceptions of pigs
C．how to insult or compliment people
D．why people like to keep pigs
42.One pig keeper feels that pigs will stay clean if they are .
A．given cool baths every day
B．praised from time to time
C．kept in a clean environment
D．allowed to seek adventure or romance
43.The detail that pigs “can undo complicated bolts on gates” supports the opinion that .
A．pigs sometimes can be adventurous
B．pigs are generally misunderstood by people
C．pigs are also mischievous and romantic
D．pigs are smarter than most people think
Passage 2
The large, gleaming refrigerator is the focal point of most American kitchens. It holds enough food to last many days. It is cold enough to preserve that food well. Its advantages are clear. But that big refrigerator has its drawbacks as well, although they are not usually recognized. First of all, the large refrigerator encourages t |
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