定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校 2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列训练题（20）及答案
【黄冈中学2013二模】D
Astronaut Mark Kelly announced today that he is retiring from NASA in order to focus on the recovery of his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.
Kelly, who is 47, began his NASA career in 1996. He has traveled to the International Space Station four times and rved aboard space shuttles (航天飞机) Endeavour and Discovery. Most recently he was commander of Endeavour's final voyage, which ended on June l.
“After 25 years of rvice to our country, I am retiring from the United States Navy and leaving NASA. My retirement will take effect on October l. " he said.
“This was no easy decision. Words cannot express my deep gratitude for the opportunities I have been given to rve our great nation. And I have always been proud to be a member of the NASA. Public rvice has been more than a job for me and for my family. My brother
continues to rve in NASA and in the Navy. My parents are retired police officers. And my wife Gabrielle proudly rves in the US Hou of Reprentatives.” he continued.
“As life takes unexpected turns we frequently come to a crossroads.模式英文 I am at this point today. Gabrielle is working hard every day on her way to recovery. 日语二级听力下载 I want to be by her side. Stepping aside from my work in the Navy and at NASA will allow me to be with her and with my two daughters. I love them all very much and there is no doubt that we will move forward together. After some time off, I will look for new opportunities and I'm hopeful that one day I will again rve our country.” Kelly said.
On Jan 8, Giffords was shot in the head and was verely injured while meeting with her supporterslatoya. She returned to her Tucson home last week for the first time since then.
63. Mark Kelly must have been when he announced his decision.武汉新东方
A. regretful conditioner B. cheerful C. peaceful D. meaningful
豆腐渣工程的意思64. Mark Kelly decides to retire from NASA mainly becau .
A. he is tired and hopes for a good rest
B. he has been offered a better position
C. he was commander of Endeavour's final voyage
D. he hopes to spend more time with his family
65. We can learn from the passage that .
A. Mark Kelly has already retired from NASA
B. Mark Kelly is proud of his wife and his family
拳头英文C. Gabrielle Griffons is now being treated fencein hospital
D. Gabrielle Griffons will come back to work soon
66. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The recovery of Gabrielle Giffords
B. Mark Kelly’s retirement from NASA.
C. The true love between Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.
D. The unusual experience of Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords.
【参考答案】63-66 ADBC
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阅读理解----C
"Opinion" is a word that is ud carelessly today. It is ud to refer to matters of taste, belief ,and judgment. This casual u would probably cau little confusion if people didn't attach too much importance to opinion. Unfortunately, most attach great importance to it. "I have as much right to my opinion as you to yours," and "Everyone has the right to express his opinion, " are common expressions. In fact, anyone who would challenge another's opinion is likely to be branded intolerant (不容异己的，偏执的).
Is that label accurate? Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion? It depends on what
definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend "What do you think of the new Ford cars?" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they're ugly." In this ca ，it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, "It's pointless to argue about matters of taste."
But consider this very different u of the term. A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial (有争议的）ca. Obviously the justices did not share their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment ,carefully arrived at after thorough investigation and consideration.
Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between the two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
Is everyone free to express his opinion? Of cour, this is not only permitted, but guarant
eed .We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.
49. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?
A. Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.中国留学生服务中心
B. Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.
C. Most people tend to form their opinions carelessly.
D. Casual u of the word "opinion" often caus quarrels.
50. According to the author, who of the following would be regarded as intolerant?
