内容正文:
(本卷满分120分,考试用时100分钟)
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Li Hua is currently studying at Cambridge, UK.She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security.Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles.About 150, 000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found.You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave your bicycle in outoftheway places.Always lock your bicycle when you leave.Secure it to lampposts or trees.Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).
Locks
Get a good lock.There are many different types in the shops.Buy one that has been tested against attack.Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act_as_a_deterrent_to_a_thief .It can also help the police find your bicycle.It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number.This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
Registration (登记)
There are a number of security companies who will help mark your bicycle for you.They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database.Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
Finally
Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its maker, model and registration number.You can even take a photograph of it.This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇应用文。李华新买了一辆自行车,担心自行车的安全问题。凯特在网上找了一篇关于这方面的文章发给了李华。文章就基本的安全措施、上锁、标记、登记等方面做了说明。
1.Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?
A.Registration. B.Marking.
C.Basic Security. D.Locks.
解析 C 细节理解题。由“Basic Security”标题下段落内的内容“Always lock your bicycle when you leave.Secure it to lampposts or trees.”可知,这一段内容提醒读者离开自行车时要将车锁起来。将车锁在电线杆或者树上更安全。所以说这一段内容告诉读者离开自行车时要如何锁车。故选C。
2.The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means________ .