SAT试题(一)
Reading: Reading Comprehension Practice Test for the SAT® exam
一、In this passage, the author seems to favor ____.
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(1) In the interest of promoting the future academic success of their offspring, many modern parents access commercial learning programs. (2) Beginning as early as infancy, these programs actually teach beginning reading skills, such as letter and word identification. (3) As a result, parents and infants maybe observed spending an inordinate amount of time in front of printed matter. (4) While longitudinal data on the effects of these practices is still inconclusive, one has to wonder if the time spent on such academic pursuits usurps the power of traditional parent-infant bonding experiences. (5) We do know that infants are innately drawn to focus their eyes on a human face and that much visual acuity is developed during such viewing. (6) Well-documented research also shows us that children from language-rich environments develop enhanced language abilities and that language use is a precursor to later reading ability. (7) The question remains, then, is the time spent on early academic “lessons” worth the sacrifice of typical parent-child interaction?
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early reading programs for infants
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thought about the value of early academic programs
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developing visual acuity first
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parents who spend time with their children
二、As used in line 4, “usurps” most nearly means _____.
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forces
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controls
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kills
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seizes
三、 According to the information given, the relationship between the two children in this passage could best be described as _____.
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THERE was once a child, and he strolled about a good deal, and thought of a number of things. He had a sister, who was a child, too, and his constant companion. These two used to wonder all day long.(5) They wondered at the beauty of the flowers; they wondered at the height and blueness of the sky; they wondered at the depth of the bright water; hey wondered at the goodness and the power of God who made the lovely world.(10) They used to say to one another sometimes, Supposing all the children upon earth were to die, would the flowers, and the water, and the sky be sorry? They believed they would be sorry. For, said they, the buds are the children of the flowers, and(15) the little playful streams that gambol down the hillsides are the children of the water; and the smallest bright specks playing at hide-and-seek in the sky all night, must surely be the children of the stars; and they would all be grieved to see their(20) playmates, the children of men, no more. There was one clear shining star that used to come out in the sky before the rest, near the church spire, above the graves. It was larger and more beautiful, they thought, than all others, and every night they(25) watched for it, standing hand in hand at the window. Whoever saw it first, cried out, “I see the star!” And often they cried out both together, knowing so well when it would rise, and where. So they grew to be such friends with it, that before(30) lying down in their beds, they always looked out once again, to bid it good night; and when they were turning around to sleep, they used to say, “God bless the star!”
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antagonistic
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familial
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collegial
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adventurous
四、 The author used many details in this passage to illustrate the fact that:
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the children live in the city
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the children’s relationship is a close one
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the brother is older than the sister
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the children are sad
五、From statements made in the passage, the reader can assume that:
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the children are under age ten
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the boy likes other children
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the children view the stars often
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the children have had lessons in astronomy
六、The information given in lines 32 to 36 suggests that the main character:
The information given in lines 32 to 36 suggests that the main character:
When his time was up, he wandered again about Paris, with the eye of the police on him, much like the cockchafers that cruel children keep flying tied to a string. He had become one of those fugitive and(5) timid beings whom the law, with a coquetry of 一its own, arrests and releases, turn and turn about, a little like those platonic fishermen who throw back into the water the fish just out of the net so as not to empty the pond. Without his suspecting that so(10) much honor was done to so feeble a personality, he had a special docket in the mysterious archives of police headquarters; his name and surnames were written in a large backhand on the gray paper of the cover, and the(15) notes and reports, are fully classified, gave him these graduated appellations: “the man name deturc,” “the accused Leturc,” and finally, “the convicted Leturc.”He stayed out of prison two years, eating as best he(20) could, sleeping in lodging houses, or sometimes in kilns, and taking part with his fellows in endless games of pitch and toss, on the Boulevards, out near the gates. He wore a greasy cap on the back of his head, carpet slippers, and a(25) short white blouse. When he had five sous, he had his hair curled. He danced at Constant’s at Montparnasse; for two sous he bought the knave of hearts or the ace of spades, used as return checks, to sell them again for four sous at the entrance to(30) Bobino; he opened carriage doors when the chance came; he led broken-down horses to the market. He always had bad luck,—in the conscription he drew a good number. Who knows whether the atmosphere of honor which is breathed(35) in the barracks, whether military discipline, might not have saved him? Caught in a haul, with a lot of vagabonds who used to rob the drunk ards asleep in the streets, he denied energetically having taken part in their expeditions. Perhaps it was true.(40) But his antecedents were accepted as proof, and he was sent up for three years to Poissy. There he had to make rough toys; he had himself tattooedon the chest; and he learned thieves’ slang and the penal code. Another release, another plunge into the(45)Parisian sewer, but this time very short, for at the end of scarce six weeks, he was again compromised in a theft by night, aggravated by violence, a doubtful case in which he played an obscure part, half dupe and half receiver. At the end(50) his complicity seemed evident, and he was condemned to five years’ hard labor. His sorrow in this adventure was to be separated from an old dog that he had picked up on a pile of rubbish and cured of the mange. This beast loved him.
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had mostly good luck on the streets
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might have benefited from military service
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served in the army before he got in trouble
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valued military service above all else
七、The word “appellations” in line 16 most nearly means _____.
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certificates
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records
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names
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diplomas
八、From lines 27 to 32 in this passage, it may be assumed that the main character was:
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not very popular on the streets
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not very good with money
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a successful gambler
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adept at finding ways to make money
九、In lines 44 through 54, it is apparent that the main character:
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has not known much love in his lifetime
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is a good judge of character
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will learn a lesson from this incarceration
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manages to stay out of jail for long periods
十、 The author uses lines 41–44 to tell about this character’s _____.
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attempts to “fit in” while in prison
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familiarity with other thieves
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talent with his hands
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love of playing with toys
十一、According to lines 22–25 in the passage, which of the following would rats probably like best?
Having a rat for a pet has become quite common around the world. Contrary to some popular opinion, domesticated rats are clean and can be quite personable. They also require very little space(5) and care. The domesticated rat is a different breed from the wild rat often associated with sewers and other filthy places. Pet rats like to keep themselves and their habitat very clean. They are also not carriers of(10) disease that is transmittable to humans. Unlike most hamsters and gerbils, most rats are eager to interact with humans. They love to ride around on a human shoulder and investigate pockets. Rats can also learn to come to their names(15) or a familiar sound, like the opening of a treat container. Rats sleep during the day, for the most part. This makes them a great pet for someone who works all day. Your pet rats would love a little “out time” (20) with you, during the evening, when they are wide-awake. Otherwise, toys in their cages and a running wheel will entertain rats for hours. Be sure to have something for them to chew on as their teeth will continue to grow constantly if not trimmed by(25) gnawing. So, if you want a friendly, clean, and easy-to-care for pet, a rat might just be your best choice
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someone to play with them during the day
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a little pool in which to swim
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soft, mushy treats
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a piece of wood on which to gnaw
十二、In its entirety, this passage could be described as _____.
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a promotion of rats as pets
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the description of a proper rat habitat
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details of pet rat care
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a history of the rat as a pet
十三、The word “carriers,” as used in line 9, is closest in meaning to which of these?
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phone companies
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transmitters
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luggage racks
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people who move something or somebody
十四、According to the passage, which one of the following statements is true?
Bocce, or Bocce Ball, as it is called in some locales, is a game of skill. It involves accurately tossing wooden balls. The object is to position the team’s balls closest to a smaller white ball, called a (5)pallino. Teams play from opposite ends of a generally smooth court. Bocce can also be played on sandy or grassy surfaces. There are typically one or two players on a team and each team uses four colored(10) balls, which are different colors for each team.
To begin, one player tosses the pallino, attempting to make it stop within a designated area of play. Following this, players and teams alternate tossing
their team’s balls, with the team whose closest ball(15) is the furthest from the pallino taking the next turn. The players try to throw the ball as close to the pallino as possible. Winning of the game is accomplished by the team
who has any of their balls closest to the pallino.(20) That team scores one point for each of their team’s balls that is closer to the pallino than any of the other team’s balls. Teams play until one team has accumulated 13 points. Winning a match requires winning two(25) games out of three.
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The last player to throw a ball throws the pallino.
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All of one team’s balls are tossed first, then the other team plays.
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A bocce player can retrieve a ball that has been thrown and throw it again.
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At the end of the game, if a red ball is closer than a green ball, the red team wins the game.
十五、According to this passage, a good bowler would do all of these things, except:
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aim at the bowling pins before rolling the ball
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be very aware of his/her foot placement before bowling
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have to think about several things at one time while bowling
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remember which of the boards at which to aim for particular shots
十六、 The word “shot” in line 18 most nearly means _____.
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the attempt of a task
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the aiming of a missile
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the propelling of an object
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the discharge of a firearm
十七、The part of the passage beginning in line 43 and ending at the end of the passage concerns young Ted’s desire to:
The clerk of the weather evidently has a regard for young people, and sends sunshine for class days as often as he can. An especially lovely one shone over Plumfield as this interesting anniversary came (5) round, bringing the usual accompaniments of roses, strawberries, white-gowned girls, beaming youths, proud friends, and stately dignitaries full of well-earned satisfaction with the yearly harvest. As Laurence College was a mixed one, the presence of (10) young women as students gave to the occasion a grace and animation entirely wanting where the picturesque half of creation appear merely as spectators. The hands that turned the pages of wise books also possessed the skill to decorate the hall (15) with flowers; eyes tired with study shone with hospitable warmth on the assembling guests; and under the white muslins beat hearts as full of ambition, hope, and courage as those agitating the broadcloth of the ruling sex.、 (20) College Hill, Parnassus, and old Plum swarmed with cheery faces, as guests, students, and professors hurried to and fro in the pleasant excitement of arriving and receiving. Everyone was welcomed cordially, whether he rolled up in a fine (25) carriage, or trudged afoot to see the good son or daughter come to honour on the happy day that rewarded many a mutual sacrifice. Mr. Laurie and his wife were on the reception committee, and their lovely house was overflowing. Mrs. Meg, with (30) Daisy and Jo as aides, was in demand among the girls, helping on belated toilettes, giving an eye to spreads, and directing the decorations. Mrs. Jo had her hands full as President's lady, and the mother of Ted; for it took all the power and skill of (35) that energetic woman to get her son into his Sunday best. Not that he objected to be well arrayed; far from it; he adored good clothes, and owing to his great height already reveled in a dress-suit, bequeathed (40) him by a dandy friend. The effect was very funny; but he would wear it in spite of the jeers of his mates, and sighed vainly for a beaver, because his stern parent drew the line there. He pleaded that English lads of ten wore them and were 'no end (45) nobby'; but his mother only answered, with a consoling pat of the yellow mane: 'My child, you are absurd enough now; if I let you add a tall hat, Plum field wouldn't hold either of us, such would be the scorn and derision of all (50) beholders. Content yourself with looking like the ghost of a waiter, and don't ask for the most ridiculous head-gear in the known world.'
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refrain from wearing the suit his mother picked out
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wear something that did not make him look so tall
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argue with his mother’s criticism of Ted’s hairstyle
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wear a tall hat to the ceremony
十八、In the sentence that begins in line 8 with “As…,” the phrase “picturesque half of creation” refers to:
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wealthy people
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dignitaries in attendance
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the students in the ceremony
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the women students
十九、Overall, the best description of the atmosphere at the event described is one of _____.
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formality and complacency
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fatigue and relief
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excitement and anticipation
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thoughtfulness and regret
二十、After reading the passage, the reader can infer that Mrs. Jo’s parenting style is _____.
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pleasant and aloof
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firm but laced with humor
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supportive and lenient
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loving but condescending
二十一、 In line 8, which of the following does the word “harvest” refer to?
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the results of the previous growing season
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vegetables ready to be picked
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the parents in attendance
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the year’s graduating class