【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 e, busily maintaining an artificiallycooled space inside an artificiallyheated house while outside, nature provides the desired temperature free of charge.The fridge’s effect upon the environment has been evident, while its contribution to human happiness has been insignificant. If you don’t believe me , try it yourself, invest in a food cabinet and turn off your fridge next winter. You may miss the hamburgers (漢堡包), but at least you’ll get rid of that terrible hum.36. The statement “In my fridgeless Fifties childhood, I was fed well and healthily.”Suggests that __________. A) the author was wellfed and healthy even without a fridge in his fifties B) the author was not accustomed to using fridge even in his fifties C) there was no fridge in the author’s home in the 1950s D)the fridge was in its early stage of development in the 1950s37. Why does the author say that nothing was wasted before the invention of fridges? A) People would not buy more food than was necessary. B) Food was delivered to people two or three times a week. C) Food was sold fresh and did not get rotten easily. D) People had effective ways to preserve their food.38. Who benefited the least from fridges according to the author? A) Inventors. B) Consumers C) Manufacturers D) Traveling salesmen39. Which of the following phrases in the fifth paragraph indicates the fridge’s negative effect on the environment? A) “Hum away continuously.” B) “Climatically almost unnecessary.” C) “Artificiallycooled space.” D) “With mild temperatures.”40. What is the author’s overall attitude toward fridges? A) Neutral (中立的). B) Critical (批評(píng)、譴責(zé)的). C) Objective. D) Compromising (妥協(xié)的)Task 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45The first true piece of sports equipment that man invented was the ball. In ancient Egypt, as everywhere, pitching(投擲) stones was a favorite children’s game. But a badly thrown rock could hurt a child. Looking for something less dangerous to throw, the Egyptians made what were probably the first balls.At first, balls were made of grass or leaves held together by vines(藤). Later they were made of pieces of animal skin sewed together and stuffed(塞滿) with feathers or hay.Even though the Egyptians were warlike, they found time for peaceful games. Before long they had developed a number of ball games, each with its own set of rules. Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun. Ball playing was thought of mainly as a way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war.41. The ball was probably invented because _________. A) throwing stones often caused injuries. B) throwing stones was not fun. C) games with stones did not have rules. D) rocks were too heavy to throw.42. The first balls were probably made of _______. A) animal skins stuffed with rocks. B) twists of hay C) hides(獸皮)stuffed with hay or feathers. D) grass and leaves tied with vines.43. This selection says that the Egyptians played _________. A) many different games with balls. B) many different kinds of games C) only one ball game D) different games with similar rules44. The Egyptians thought that ball playing was __________. A)childish B)difficult C)not enjoyable D)worthwhile45. The best title for this selection is ___________. A) The First Ball Games B) How Egyptian Children Played Games C) Egyptian Sports D) The Beginning of SportsTask 3Directions: The following is an advertisement by China Daily. After reading it , you should fill in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in the table below.Order Now!2000 Government Chart China Daily and Edelman China have jointly published the New 2000 Government Organization Chart of the People’s Republic of China. The ChineseEnglish chart, based on the latest institutional and personnel changes since May 15, 2000, outlines the government structure in China. With photos, addresses, phone/fax numbers。Price: RMB350(US$45)。Wooden frame for the chart