2024屆河南省孟津縣高考英語一輪復習閱讀理解訓練：2（含解析）
河南孟津縣2024高考英語一輪閱讀理解能力練習2
【2024高考訓練】閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less.Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with your eyes closed.Imagine having to read this page，not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.
With existing medical knowledge and skills，two-thirds of the world's 42 million blind should not have to suffer.Unfortunately，rich countries possess most of this knowledge，while developing countries do not.
ORBIS is an international non-profit organization which operates the world's only flying teaching eye hospital.ORBIS intends to help fight blindness worldwide.Inside a DC-8 aircraft，there is a fully-equipped teaching hospital with television studio and classroom.Doctors are taught the latest techniques of bringing sight back to people here.Project ORBIS also aims at promoting peaceful cooperation(合作) among countries.
ORBIS tries to help developing countries by providing training during three-week medical programs.ORBIS has taught sight-saving techniques to over 35,000 doctors and nurses，who continue to cure tens of thousands of blind people every year.ORBIS has conducted 17 plane programs in China so far.For the seven to ten million blind in China，ORBIS is planning to do more for them.At the moment an ORBIS team is working on a long-term plan to develop a training center and to provide eye care services to Shanxi Province.ORBIS needs your help to continue their work and free people from blindness.
For just US $38，you can help one person see；for $380 you can bring sight to 10 people；$1,300 helps teach a doctor new skills；and for $13,000 you can provide a training program for a group of doctors who can make thousands of blind people see again.Your money can open their eyes to the world.Please help ORBIS improve the quality of life for so many people less fortunate than ourselves.
1．The first paragraph is intended to ________.
A．introduce a new way of reading
B．advise the public to lead a simple life
C．direct the public's attention to the blind
D．encourage the public to use imagination
2．What do we learn about existing medical knowledge and skills in the world?
A．They are adequate.
B．They have not been updated.
C．They are not equally distributed.
D．They have benefited most of the blind.
?。甇RBIS aims to help the blind by ________.
A．teaching medical students
B．training doctors and nurses
C．running flying hospitals globally
D．setting up non-profit organizations
．What does the author try to do in the last paragraph?
A．Appeal for donations.
B．Make an advertisement.
C．Promote training programs.
D．Show sympathy for the blind.
．What can be the best title for the passage?
A．ORBIS in China
B．Fighting Blindness
C．ORBIS Flying Hospital
D．Sight-saving Techniques
答案：
【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹一個旨在幫助失明人士的組織——ORBIS。大家行動起來和ORBIS一起，來幫助那些失明的朋友們。小小的捐助，就可以使他們和我們一樣去感受這個世界的美好。
1．C 解析：考查寫作意圖。綜觀全文，作者希望大眾通過想象失明人士的生活，以此引起人們對失明人士的關注，故選C。
．C 解析：考查細節理解。根據第二段最后一句話可知目前的醫療知識和技術分配不均衡。
?。瓸 解析：考查細節理解。根據文章第三段和第四段首句可知ORBIS通過培訓醫務人員來幫助失明人士。
．A 解析：考查段落大意。由文章最后一段中不同金額的捐款所能產生的積極效果可知，最后作者是號召大眾捐款幫助提高失明人士的生活質量。
?。瓹 解析：考查標題判斷。本文關鍵詞為ORBIS，文章通篇都在介紹ORBIS通過他們的flying hospital幫助失明人士。
A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
(A Strong Stock Market) ? ?The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the public—actually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essentially dignified—but rather an attempt by the Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market. Naturally, such a move had a momentarily chilling effect upon prices but if the FRB had been preoccupied with undue speculation, the increase might have been to the 80% or even 90% level. Such an increases in the margin rate is a confirmation of a strong stock market and since 19…,such increases have resulted in interim market highs over twelve months later. Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be the case, but if history is any guideline—and if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same course—continued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism. ? ?The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous year—and the fact that a 50% rate was maintained as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most part. In past Investment Letters we have voiced the thought that speciality stocks could outperform the general market from this point. We continue to believe that this could be the case. For example, steel stocks tend to sell at certain fixed price/earnings ratios. Below a certain ratio they are considered good value—above a certain ratio, overpriced. If a company produces a unique product it is far more difficult for market analysis to place a numerical ratio upon the company’s earnings. We have also contended in the past Letters that the stock market reflects mass psychology as well as the business outlook. When investors—both the public and the institutions—are nervous and pessimistic they definitely hesitate to buy stocks: they seek low price/earnings multiples and high yields. These same investors—when they are in an optimistic frame of mind—become for less preoccupied with yields and more wiling to pay a premium(high p/e multiples) for accelerated growth. If the public’s attitude towards the auto industry is any measure, then this period seems to have been one of optimism. 1. ? ? ?The title that best expresses the ideas of this passage is [A]. A Time to Sell Stock. ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? . A Strong Stock Market [C]. Raising the Margin Rate ? ?? ?? ?? ?? [C]. Price/earnings Ratio in Steel 2. ? ? ?When investors are pessimistic what do they do? [A]. They look to the FRB for help. ? ?? ?? ?. They buy steel [C]. They buy automobile stocks. ? ?? ?? ?? [D]. They look for high yields. 3. ? ? ?Why does the writer believe that speciality stocks could outperform the general market? [A]. Because analysis have difficulty in deciding upon a fixed price/earnings ratio. . Because the activity had been limited to blue chips. [C]. Because the rise was conservative. [D]. Because of the FRB action. 4. ? ? ?When investors are optimistic, what do they do? [A]. They look for accelerated growth. ? ?? . They buy speciality stocks. [C]. They look for high yields. ? ?? ?? ?? [C]. They are more prudent. Vocabulary 1. ? margin rate ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 保證金率，邊際比率 2. ? rampant ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 無約束力，猖獗的，蔓延的 3. ? stem ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?遏制 4. ? stem from ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 滋長，源自 5. ? underpin ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?加強……基礎，支持 6. ? underpinning ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?支持物，基礎（建筑物下的） 7. ? preoccupy ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 先占，使專心于，吸引住 8. ? undue ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 過分的，非法的，不適當的 9. ? interim ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 間歇；暫時的，間歇的 10. ?guideline ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 方針，指導路線 11. ?underscore ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 在……下面劃線，強調 12. ?point up ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?加強，強調 13. ?bluechip ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?蘭籌股票 14. ?blue-chip ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 蘭籌的 15. ?outperform ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?在使用上勝過 16. ?overprice ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 將……標價過高 17. ?numerical ratio ? ?? ?? ?? ?數率，數字比率 18. ?earnings ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 收益，利潤，收入 19. ?contend ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?競爭，堅決主張，爭論 20. ?premium ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 傭金，酬金 難句譯注 1. ? ? ?The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the public—actually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essentially dignified—but rather an attempt by the Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market. [結構簡析] 是not…but句型，兩個破折號中間是插入成分；中插入一個帶with+N+participle 短語 [參考譯文] 保證金率從50%增長到70%，并不是想要遏制群眾方面猖獗的投機，而是聯邦儲備委員會想要保持現存于股市強勁基礎——事實上股市由于群眾非常莊嚴的參與——在技術上看起來相當強勁。 2. ? ? ?Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be the case, but if history is any guideline—and if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same course—continued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism. [結構簡析] 復合句。中間有插入語if clause, 進一步說明條件。 [參考譯文] 顯然，不可能保證這種情況再次出現（情況再是這樣）。可是，如果歷史具有指導方針的話——如果商業和公司的利潤仍然保持在同樣軌道上——那么對股市前景樂觀似乎要比悲觀更精確些。 3. ? ? ?The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous year—and the fact that a 50% rate was maintained as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most part. [結構簡析] 這句句子內有四個that clause：第一個that是good rise的定語從句。第二個和第三個that都是the fact that句型。但第二個the fact that中，as long as it was, 指頭一年，pointed up是謂語。第四個是in that連詞，義：因為。 寫作方法與文章大意 ? ?文章論述“強勁證券市場”的種種情況。首先是聯邦儲備委員會為保持強股市基礎要求保證金率增長。這種增長過去，現在，將來都能鞏固強市。其次由于絕大部分集中在蘭籌股上，使股市看好上升趨于保守，引出行業股比普通股吃香。最后是投資者心情和股市強弱有關。 答案祥解 1. ? ? ?B. 強勁證券市場（強市）。見難句譯注1和第一段第三句：“那種保證金率的增長有力的鞏固了強勁證券市場。從19……年起，這種增長導致一年來股市屢創新高。 A. 買出股票的時候。 ? C. 提高保證金率。 ? ?? D. 鋼的市盈率。這三項都不對，它們只是文中涉及的方面。 2. ? ? ?D. 他尋找高業績（即公司的產量或投資收益）。見文章倒數第三句：“當投資者——公眾和團體機構——緊張而又悲觀時，他們肯定在買進股票上舉棋不定；他們尋求低價格/利潤倍數和高額利潤。 A. 他們尋求聯邦儲備委員會的幫助。 ?B. 他們買進鋼材。 ? C. 他們買進汽車股票。 3. ? ? ?A. ?因為在決定定價/利潤比上難以分析。見第二段第二句：“在過去的投資保證上我們一直表達了這樣的思想：行業股票在使用上可能超過普通股。我們依然相信情況可能就是這樣。舉例說：鋼股往往在一定價格/利潤比上拋出。低于一定比率，可認為股是好價值，而高于一定比率就是超價。如果一個公司就生產獨一無二的產品，那市場分析就很難對公司所得定出數比?！?B. 因為股市活動受蘭籌股所限。 ? ?C. 因為行情上升保守。這兩項見難句譯注3。 ? D. 由于聯邦儲備基金會的行動。 4. ? ? ?A. 他們尋求加速的增長。見文章倒數第二句：“同樣是這些股民，當投資者（對股市前景）持樂觀態度時，他們不太關注（公司的）業績（產值）而愿意以高價來購買具有高成長性的股票?！?/p>
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
Vans, Keds, Dollies—they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you'll know they're actually the latest in teenage footwear.
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future.
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers' shoe choice.
KEDS/VANS
Slip-on shoes with elastic (彈性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys - with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.
The main problem is that they are just too flat—so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait（步法）, this leads to short- and long-term problems such as calluses（繭子）, heel and knee pain.”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait. They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer's body weight forward, making them very unstable.
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists（足科醫生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark's, Marks & Spencer or Rhino.
If your teen insists on wearing 'bad' shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矯形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.
1. Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?
A. Marks & Spencer.
B. Wedges & Stilettos.
C. Keds and Vans.
D. Ballet Pumps.
2. Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means _______.
A. increase
B. worsen
C. stop
D. cure
4. From this passage we can infer _______.
A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health
B. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them
C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes
D. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
5. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?
A. Sports.
B. Science.
C. Health.
D. Shopping.
【參考答案】 1—-5、DBCAC
河南孟津縣2024高考英語一輪閱讀理解能力練習2
【2024高考訓練】閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less.Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with your eyes closed.Imagine having to read this page，not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.
With existing medical knowledge and skills，two-thirds of the world's 42 million blind should not have to suffer.Unfortunately，rich countries possess most of this knowledge，while developing countries do not.
ORBIS is an international non-profit organization which operates the world's only flying teaching eye hospital.ORBIS intends to help fight blindness worldwide.Inside a DC-8 aircraft，there is a fully-equipped teaching hospital with television studio and classroom.Doctors are taught the latest techniques of bringing sight back to people here.Project ORBIS also aims at promoting peaceful cooperation(合作) among countries.
ORBIS tries to help developing countries by providing training during three-week medical programs.ORBIS has taught sight-saving techniques to over 35,000 doctors and nurses，who continue to cure tens of thousands of blind people every year.ORBIS has conducted 17 plane programs in China so far.For the seven to ten million blind in China，ORBIS is planning to do more for them.At the moment an ORBIS team is working on a long-term plan to develop a training center and to provide eye care services to Shanxi Province.ORBIS needs your help to continue their work and free people from blindness.
For just US $38，you can help one person see；for $380 you can bring sight to 10 people；$1,300 helps teach a doctor new skills；and for $13,000 you can provide a training program for a group of doctors who can make thousands of blind people see again.Your money can open their eyes to the world.Please help ORBIS improve the quality of life for so many people less fortunate than ourselves.
1．The first paragraph is intended to ________.
A．introduce a new way of reading
B．advise the public to lead a simple life
C．direct the public's attention to the blind
D．encourage the public to use imagination
2．What do we learn about existing medical knowledge and skills in the world?
A．They are adequate.
B．They have not been updated.
C．They are not equally distributed.
D．They have benefited most of the blind.
?。甇RBIS aims to help the blind by ________.
A．teaching medical students
B．training doctors and nurses
C．running flying hospitals globally
D．setting up non-profit organizations
．What does the author try to do in the last paragraph?
A．Appeal for donations.
B．Make an advertisement.
C．Promote training programs.
D．Show sympathy for the blind.
?。甒hat can be the best title for the passage?
A．ORBIS in China
B．Fighting Blindness
C．ORBIS Flying Hospital
D．Sight-saving Techniques
答案：
【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹一個旨在幫助失明人士的組織——ORBIS。大家行動起來和ORBIS一起，來幫助那些失明的朋友們。小小的捐助，就可以使他們和我們一樣去感受這個世界的美好。
1．C 解析：考查寫作意圖。綜觀全文，作者希望大眾通過想象失明人士的生活，以此引起人們對失明人士的關注，故選C。
?。瓹 解析：考查細節理解。根據第二段最后一句話可知目前的醫療知識和技術分配不均衡。
?。瓸 解析：考查細節理解。根據文章第三段和第四段首句可知ORBIS通過培訓醫務人員來幫助失明人士。
?。瓵 解析：考查段落大意。由文章最后一段中不同金額的捐款所能產生的積極效果可知，最后作者是號召大眾捐款幫助提高失明人士的生活質量。
?。瓹 解析：考查標題判斷。本文關鍵詞為ORBIS，文章通篇都在介紹ORBIS通過他們的flying hospital幫助失明人士。
A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
(A Strong Stock Market) ? ?The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the public—actually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essentially dignified—but rather an attempt by the Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market. Naturally, such a move had a momentarily chilling effect upon prices but if the FRB had been preoccupied with undue speculation, the increase might have been to the 80% or even 90% level. Such an increases in the margin rate is a confirmation of a strong stock market and since 19…,such increases have resulted in interim market highs over twelve months later. Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be the case, but if history is any guideline—and if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same course—continued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism. ? ?The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous year—and the fact that a 50% rate was maintained as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most part. In past Investment Letters we have voiced the thought that speciality stocks could outperform the general market from this point. We continue to believe that this could be the case. For example, steel stocks tend to sell at certain fixed price/earnings ratios. Below a certain ratio they are considered good value—above a certain ratio, overpriced. If a company produces a unique product it is far more difficult for market analysis to place a numerical ratio upon the company’s earnings. We have also contended in the past Letters that the stock market reflects mass psychology as well as the business outlook. When investors—both the public and the institutions—are nervous and pessimistic they definitely hesitate to buy stocks: they seek low price/earnings multiples and high yields. These same investors—when they are in an optimistic frame of mind—become for less preoccupied with yields and more wiling to pay a premium(high p/e multiples) for accelerated growth. If the public’s attitude towards the auto industry is any measure, then this period seems to have been one of optimism. 1. ? ? ?The title that best expresses the ideas of this passage is [A]. A Time to Sell Stock. ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? . A Strong Stock Market [C]. Raising the Margin Rate ? ?? ?? ?? ?? [C]. Price/earnings Ratio in Steel 2. ? ? ?When investors are pessimistic what do they do? [A]. They look to the FRB for help. ? ?? ?? ?. They buy steel [C]. They buy automobile stocks. ? ?? ?? ?? [D]. They look for high yields. 3. ? ? ?Why does the writer believe that speciality stocks could outperform the general market? [A]. Because analysis have difficulty in deciding upon a fixed price/earnings ratio. . Because the activity had been limited to blue chips. [C]. Because the rise was conservative. [D]. Because of the FRB action. 4. ? ? ?When investors are optimistic, what do they do? [A]. They look for accelerated growth. ? ?? . They buy speciality stocks. [C]. They look for high yields. ? ?? ?? ?? [C]. They are more prudent. Vocabulary 1. ? margin rate ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 保證金率，邊際比率 2. ? rampant ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 無約束力，猖獗的，蔓延的 3. ? stem ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?遏制 4. ? stem from ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 滋長，源自 5. ? underpin ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?加強……基礎，支持 6. ? underpinning ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?支持物，基礎（建筑物下的） 7. ? preoccupy ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 先占，使專心于，吸引住 8. ? undue ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 過分的，非法的，不適當的 9. ? interim ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 間歇；暫時的，間歇的 10. ?guideline ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 方針，指導路線 11. ?underscore ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? 在……下面劃線，強調 12. ?point up ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?加強，強調 13. ?bluechip ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?蘭籌股票 14. ?blue-chip ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 蘭籌的 15. ?outperform ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?在使用上勝過 16. ?overprice ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 將……標價過高 17. ?numerical ratio ? ?? ?? ?? ?數率，數字比率 18. ?earnings ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 收益，利潤，收入 19. ?contend ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?競爭，堅決主張，爭論 20. ?premium ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? 傭金，酬金 難句譯注 1. ? ? ?The increase in the margin rate from 50% to 70% was not an attempt to stem any rampant speculation on the part of the public—actually the market seemed technically quite strong, with public participation essentially dignified—but rather an attempt by the Federal Reserve Board to preserve the sound underpinnings that existed in the market. [結構簡析] 是not…but句型，兩個破折號中間是插入成分；中插入一個帶with+N+participle 短語 [參考譯文] 保證金率從50%增長到70%，并不是想要遏制群眾方面猖獗的投機，而是聯邦儲備委員會想要保持現存于股市強勁基礎——事實上股市由于群眾非常莊嚴的參與——在技術上看起來相當強勁。 2. ? ? ?Obviously, there could be no guarantee that this would once again be the case, but if history is any guideline—and if business and corporate earnings were to continue on the same course—continued optimism over the outlook for the stock market would seem more prudent than pessimism. [結構簡析] 復合句。中間有插入語if clause, 進一步說明條件。 [參考譯文] 顯然，不可能保證這種情況再次出現（情況再是這樣）。可是，如果歷史具有指導方針的話——如果商業和公司的利潤仍然保持在同樣軌道上——那么對股市前景樂觀似乎要比悲觀更精確些。 3. ? ? ?The margin increase underscored the good rise that stocks had enjoyed for the previous year—and the fact that a 50% rate was maintained as long as it was pointed up the fact that the rise was mainly conservative in that it was concentrated in the blue chips for the most part. [結構簡析] 這句句子內有四個that clause：第一個that是good rise的定語從句。第二個和第三個that都是the fact that句型。但第二個the fact that中，as long as it was, 指頭一年，pointed up是謂語。第四個是in that連詞，義：因為。 寫作方法與文章大意 ? ?文章論述“強勁證券市場”的種種情況。首先是聯邦儲備委員會為保持強股市基礎要求保證金率增長。這種增長過去，現在，將來都能鞏固強市。其次由于絕大部分集中在蘭籌股上，使股市看好上升趨于保守，引出行業股比普通股吃香。最后是投資者心情和股市強弱有關。 答案祥解 1. ? ? ?B. 強勁證券市場（強市）。見難句譯注1和第一段第三句：“那種保證金率的增長有力的鞏固了強勁證券市場。從19……年起，這種增長導致一年來股市屢創新高。 A. 買出股票的時候。 ? C. 提高保證金率。 ? ?? D. 鋼的市盈率。這三項都不對，它們只是文中涉及的方面。 2. ? ? ?D. 他尋找高業績（即公司的產量或投資收益）。見文章倒數第三句：“當投資者——公眾和團體機構——緊張而又悲觀時，他們肯定在買進股票上舉棋不定；他們尋求低價格/利潤倍數和高額利潤。 A. 他們尋求聯邦儲備委員會的幫助。 ?B. 他們買進鋼材。 ? C. 他們買進汽車股票。 3. ? ? ?A. ?因為在決定定價/利潤比上難以分析。見第二段第二句：“在過去的投資保證上我們一直表達了這樣的思想：行業股票在使用上可能超過普通股。我們依然相信情況可能就是這樣。舉例說：鋼股往往在一定價格/利潤比上拋出。低于一定比率，可認為股是好價值，而高于一定比率就是超價。如果一個公司就生產獨一無二的產品，那市場分析就很難對公司所得定出數比。“ B. 因為股市活動受蘭籌股所限。 ? ?C. 因為行情上升保守。這兩項見難句譯注3。 ? D. 由于聯邦儲備基金會的行動。 4. ? ? ?A. 他們尋求加速的增長。見文章倒數第二句：“同樣是這些股民，當投資者（對股市前景）持樂觀態度時，他們不太關注（公司的）業績（產值）而愿意以高價來購買具有高成長性的股票?！?/p>
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項。
Vans, Keds, Dollies—they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you'll know they're actually the latest in teenage footwear.
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future.
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers' shoe choice.
KEDS/VANS
Slip-on shoes with elastic (彈性的）sides are particularly popular among teenage boys - with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands.
The main problem is that they are just too flat—so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful.
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes. The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans. However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems.
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait（步法）, this leads to short- and long-term problems such as calluses（繭子）, heel and knee pain.”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait. They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer's body weight forward, making them very unstable.
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain.
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists（足科醫生）have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark's, Marks & Spencer or Rhino.
If your teen insists on wearing 'bad' shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矯形器) in the shoes. These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage.
1. Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?
A. Marks & Spencer.
B. Wedges & Stilettos.
C. Keds and Vans.
D. Ballet Pumps.
2. Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means _______.
A. increase
B. worsen
C. stop
D. cure
4. From this passage we can infer _______.
A. trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health
B. fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them
C. experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes
D. podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
5. In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?
A. Sports.
B. Science.
C. Health.
D. Shopping.
【參考答案】 1—-5、DBCAC
