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职称英语《综合A》阅读理解试题及答案

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职称英语《综合A》阅读理解精选试题及答案

  阅读理解

职称英语《综合A》阅读理解精选试题及答案

  text one

  The National Trust

  The National Trust in Britain plays an increasingly important part in the preservation for public enjoyment of the best that is left unspoiled of the British countryside. Although the Trust has received practical and moral support from the Government, it is not a rich Government department.

  It is a voluntary association of people who care for the unspoiled countryside and historic buildings of Britain. It is a charity which depends for its existence on voluntary support from members of the public. Its primary duty is to protect places of great natural beauty and places of historical interest.

  The attention of the public was first drawn to the dangers threatening the great old houses and castles of Britain by the death of Lord Lothian, who left his great seventeenth-century house to the Trust together with the 4,500-acre park and estate surrounding it. This gift attracted wide publicity and started the Trust's "Country House Scheme". Under this scheme, with the help of the Government and the general public, the Trust has been able to save and make accessible to the public about one hundred and fifty of these old houses. Last year about one and three quarters, of a million people paid to visit these historic houses, usually at a very small charge.

  In addition to country houses and open spaces the Trust now owns some examples of ancient wind and water mills, nature reserves, five hundred and forty farms and nearly two thousand five hundred cottages or small village houses, as well as some complete villages. In these, villages no one is allowed to build, develop or disturb the old village environment in any way and all the houses are maintained in their original sixteenth-century style. Over four hundred thousand acres of coastline, woodland, and hill country, are protected by the Trust and no development or disturbances of any kind are permitted. The public has free access to these areas and is only asked to respect the peace, beauty and wildlife.

  So it is that over the past eighty years the Trust has become a big and important organization and an essential and respected part of national life, preserving all that is of great natural beauty and of historical significance not only for future generations of Britons but also for the millions of tourists who each year invade Britain in search of a great historic and cultural heritage.

  31. The national trust is a

  A. government agency depending on voluntary service.

  B. non-profit organization depending on voluntary service.

  C. government department but is not rich.

  D. private organization supported by the government.

  32. The National Trust is dedicated to

  A. preserving the best public enjoyment.

  B. providing the public with free access to historic buildings.

  C. offering better services to visitors home and abroad.

  D. protecting the unspoiled countryside and historic buildings.

  33. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Lord Lothion

  A. donated all his money to the Trust.

  B. started the Country House Scheme.

  C. saved many old country houses in Britain.

  D. was influential in his time.

  34. All the following can be inferred from the passage except

  A. the Trust is more interested in protecting the 16 century houses.

  B. many people came to visit the historic houses saved by the Trust.

  C. visitors can get free access to some places owned by the Trust.

  D. the Trust has a history which is longer than 80 years.

  35. The word "invade" in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

  A. come in without permission.

  B. enter with invitation.

  C. visit in large number.

  D. appear all of a sudden.

  text two

  The Sandwich Generation

  Today people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier. After their children are grown, they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create. However the reality is often very different. In middle age, many people discover that they have two ongoing responsibilities: one is to look after their aging parents, and the other is to help their young adult children deal with the pressures of life. Around the world, there are millions of people who are "sandwiched" in between the older and the younger generations. Sometimes there may be two or three generations living in the same household -- a situation that is common in many Asian countries and in some parts of Europe. In other cases, a couple may be taking care of parents and children, but they do not live with them.

  There are two important reasons for the rise of the sandwich generation. First, people are living longer than they used to. In the early nineteenth century, the average life expectancy for adults in the United States, for example, was about 40, whereas today people live to an average age of 75. Therefore, children are taking care of their parents over a longer period of time. The second reason is that these days, young adults often live with their parents for a longer time than they did in the past. This is often for financial reasons. It's also more common for today's young adults to return home during or after college if they need financial

  or emotional support.

  People who take care of elderly parents often face difficult issues. They may have to cover expenses that their parents cannot. They may have to manage their parents, financial and legal affairs. They may have to prepare for their parents, future needs, such as special medical care or a move to a nursing home. This can be a traumatic experience for everyone.

  Caring for adult children presents challenges as well, and caregivers have to resolve important questions: How can financial responsibilities be shared among members of the household? How can household chores be shared? What is the best way to ensure everyone's privacy? Successfully coping with these issues can avoid a lot of stress for the whole family.

  The financial and emotional pressures on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming.

  However, this time in life also has its rewards. It can be a time to rediscover the special qualities of one's parents or children. It can also provide a valuable opportunity to spend more time with them.

  However, in order to survive this difficult period in their lives, the members of the sandwich generation must remember that they also need to pay attention to their own needs and look after the quality of their own lives. They can't be totally selfless.

  41. According to the first paragraph, many people in middle age

  A. can't enjoy their life as they have expected.

  B. are able to take things easier when their children are grown.

  C. can't enjoy their life because they haven't worked hard enough.

  D. are facing great pressure from their work.

  42. Which is true about the sandwich generation?

  A. Their parents are unable to take care of themselves.

  B. Their parents are often facing the pressures of life.

  C. They all have to live with their parents and children.

  D. They are torn between the responsibilities for their parents and children.

  43. Why do some young adults choose to live with their parents these days?

  A. They are too young to be independent from their parents.

  B. They want to help their parents to take care of their aging grandparents.

  C. They need support from their parents to deal with their financial problems.

  D. They are more emotional than the young adults in the past.

  44. The sandwich generation face the following challenges EXCEPT

  A. sharing household chores.

  B. determining who is the caregiver of the family.

  C. ensuring everyone's privacy.

  D. shouldering the financial responsibilities of the household.

  45. To survive the difficult period in their lives, the sandwich generation need to_________.

  A. be totally selfless.

  B. rediscover the merits of their children.

  C. value the time spent with their parents.

  D. consider their own well-being.