新视野快速阅读b1 unit2(洪丽娜).doc

1Unit 2I. Directions: Read the following passages, and then select the best choice for each of the questions or incomplete statements.Passage 1快速阅读自查表快速阅读自查表 阅读和练习应完成的时间：4 分 42 秒 实际完成时间： 做对的练习题数记录：I have been hearing –impaired (听力弱的)all my life. By the time I was five years old, putting on hearing aids in the morning was just as normal as brushing my teeth. However, I never believed that it should limit my success in any way.During my 17 years, I have met many people who don’t know about hearing disabilities and deal with this by stereotyping （对某人有成见）me. My classmates told me something was wrong with my brain. My teachers would not let me sit past the second row because they worried I would not be able to hear. My “learning expert” tried toteach me sign language, though I had no need for it. People tend to speak lounder than normal when they see my thick plastic hearing aids in my ears. Almost every mouth I hear someone say that hearing aids are for old people.However, my haring disability has made me a stronger person. Because I wear hearing aids, I have to prove that I am not physically or mentally limited. I have to work harder and earn top grades in school toearn the respect of my teachers. In sports, I’ve had to score more points to prove I am not physically challenged.I still don’t know a word of sign language. I consider myself no different form anyone else. I wear hearing aids, but I can hear without them. And I am not “half deaf.” With my hearing aids on, I can hear just as well as anyone else. I truly believe I would not be the strong and ambitious person I am today if I did not have the hearing disability. (Words: 274)21. When I was very young, hearing aids ______________. A) made my life difficult B) became a part of my life C) limited my success D) hurt my feelings2. Which of the following is NOT the stereotyped view? A) My classmates thought something went wrong with my brain. B) My teachers had me sit at the back of the classroom. C) People spoke louder than normal to me. D) Someone said hearing aids were for old people.3. Para. 3 shows that the effects of my hearing disability on me are _____________ . A) comforting B) encouraging C) troubling D) damaging4. According to Para. 4, the writer doesn’t __________________. A) think he or she is special B) like deaf people C) learn sign language well D) hear clearly with hearing aids5. How does the writer feel about the public’s attitude toward hearing disabilities? A) The public is worried. B) The pubic is critical. C) The public is helpful. D) The public looks down upon people with hearing disabilites.3Passage 2快速阅读自查表 阅读和练习应完成的时间：4 分 54 秒 实际完成时间： 做对的练习题数记录：A store owner was tacking（钉住）a sign above his door that read “Puppies For Sale.”A little boy appeared under the store owner’s sign. “How much are you going to sell the puppies for?” he asked. The store owner replied, “Anywhere from $30 to $50.” The little boy reached his in his pocket and pulled out some change. “I have $2.37,” he said. “Can I please look at them?” The store owner whistled and five tiny balls of fur ran out. One puppy was falling far behind. Immediately the little boy single out the limping puppy and said, “What’s wrong with the little dog?” The store owner explained that the little pubby didn’t have a hip socket（臀骨臼）. The little boy became excited and said, “That’s the little puppy I want to buy.” The store owner said, “No, you don’t want to buy that little dog. But if you really want him, I’ll just give him to you.” The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner’s eyes and said, “I don’t want you to give him to me. The little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay the full price. In fact, I’ll give you $2.37 now and 50 cents a mont until I have him all paid for.” The store owner said, “This little dog is never going able to run and jump like the other puppies.” To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to show a badly twisted（扭曲的）, disabled left leg supported by a big metal brace（支撑物）. He looked up at the store owner and softly replied, “Well, I don’t run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands.” (Words: 292)41. The boy is able to offer something to the little puppy that no one else can, What’s that? A) A good home. B) A high price. C) Care and understanding. D) A big metal brace.2. Upon the boy’s request, the store owner _____________ . A) asked for his reason B) laughed at his silly voice C) persuaded him to buy the other dogs D) suggested that he take the dog free of charge3. When the store owner offered to give the puppy to the boy, the boy was upset because ____________. A) he did not really like the puppy B) he hated to accept things free C) he had enough money with him D) he thought the puppy had its value and should not be given away free4. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true? A) The little boy was d。