第三部分：閱讀理解（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
A來源：www.examda.com
Mother Knows Best?
Once while being prepared for a television interview, I was chatting with the host about stay-at-home fathers. I made the point that one reason we’re seeing more stay-at-home dads may be that it’s no longer a given (a known fact) that a man makes more money than his wife. Many families now take earning power into account when deciding which parent will stay home.
At that point, one of the male crew members commented, almost to himself but loud enough for my benefits, “It should be the better parent who stays at home”. A lot of guys say things like that.
I was a stay-at-home father for eight years, so his declaration made me bristle (excite).
It implied that our family’s choice could only have been correct if I was a “better” parent than my wife.
I think men shoot themselves in the foot with this kind of thinking. I suppose an argument could have been made that when I began staying home my wife was the “better” parent: she had spent more time with Ry, couldread him better and calm him more quickly. And given a choice, he’d havepicked her over me. But as she was the more employable one, my wife went out to work and I looked after our son.
Know what? I caught up. Because of the increased time I spent with him, I soon knew Ry well, understood what he needed and could look after him more or less as my wife could. Actually, the experience helped me unlock one of the world’s great secrets: Women are good at looking the children because they do it. It’s not because of any born female gift or a mother’s instinct---which I think is mostly learned anyway. It’s because they put in the time and attention required to become good at the job.
Women obviously get a biological head start from giving birth and nursing, but over the long term experience is more important. When I got the experience myself, I was good, too. As good? I don’t know. Who cares? Children are not made of glass. Other people are capable of looking after them besides Mom.
71.Which of the following is the first paragraph imply?
A. Men are no longer given the chance to stay at home
B. In more and more families the wives are earning more than their husbands.
C. The author works in the TV station
D. There are more stay-at- home fathers than stay-at-home mothers
72. The author decided to stay at home eight years ago because _________.
A. he thought he was the better father
B. it was easier for his wife to find a job
C. their son Ry liked him better
D. he was earning less than his wife
73. Women are better than men at taking care of children because__________.
A. they were born with the ability
B. they just enjoy doing it 來源：www.examda.com
C. they spend more time doing it
D. they have learned it at school
74. Which of the following is the author’s conclusion drawn at the end?
A. He is better than his wife at taking care of children
B. He is as good as his wife at taking care of children
C. Any one can take good care of children if he has the experience
D. Children are strong enough to be taken care of by both fathers and mothers.
B
The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition it’s in. A car that’s been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $80 he will perform a full inspection on a used vehicle. In his 10 years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, “Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision.” He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous(不擇手段) sellers to roll back the odometer（里程表） or to even disengage（make loose）it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.
Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesn’t mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the car’s body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car. Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn or the door doesn’t close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries. Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem---it depends on the cause. Don’t assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasn’t been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6. Copy down the vehicle identification number (VIN), a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, from the vehicle’s dashboard (儀表板). In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any outstanding liens (扣押) on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.
75. According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know _________.
A. how long it has been usedB. what color it is
C. whether it has been in a collision D. whether it leaks oil
76. All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon the customers except___________.
A. to repaint the carB. to roll back the odometer
C. to replace the old pedalD. to disengage the odometer
77. “An independent technician” in the first sentence of the second paragraph means ______.
A. a technician who checks a car free of charge
B. a technician who learned his trade all by himself
C. a technician who works for a particular car-dealer
D. a technician who runs his own inspection service
78. Which is the best title for the passenger?
A. How to buy a carB. Take care of your car
C. Examining a carD. Inspecting a used car
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
A來源：www.examda.com
Mother Knows Best?
Once while being prepared for a television interview, I was chatting with the host about stay-at-home fathers. I made the point that one reason we’re seeing more stay-at-home dads may be that it’s no longer a given (a known fact) that a man makes more money than his wife. Many families now take earning power into account when deciding which parent will stay home.
At that point, one of the male crew members commented, almost to himself but loud enough for my benefits, “It should be the better parent who stays at home”. A lot of guys say things like that.
I was a stay-at-home father for eight years, so his declaration made me bristle (excite).
It implied that our family’s choice could only have been correct if I was a “better” parent than my wife.
I think men shoot themselves in the foot with this kind of thinking. I suppose an argument could have been made that when I began staying home my wife was the “better” parent: she had spent more time with Ry, couldread him better and calm him more quickly. And given a choice, he’d havepicked her over me. But as she was the more employable one, my wife went out to work and I looked after our son.
Know what? I caught up. Because of the increased time I spent with him, I soon knew Ry well, understood what he needed and could look after him more or less as my wife could. Actually, the experience helped me unlock one of the world’s great secrets: Women are good at looking the children because they do it. It’s not because of any born female gift or a mother’s instinct---which I think is mostly learned anyway. It’s because they put in the time and attention required to become good at the job.
Women obviously get a biological head start from giving birth and nursing, but over the long term experience is more important. When I got the experience myself, I was good, too. As good? I don’t know. Who cares? Children are not made of glass. Other people are capable of looking after them besides Mom.
71.Which of the following is the first paragraph imply?
A. Men are no longer given the chance to stay at home
B. In more and more families the wives are earning more than their husbands.
C. The author works in the TV station
D. There are more stay-at- home fathers than stay-at-home mothers
72. The author decided to stay at home eight years ago because _________.
A. he thought he was the better father
B. it was easier for his wife to find a job
C. their son Ry liked him better
D. he was earning less than his wife
73. Women are better than men at taking care of children because__________.
A. they were born with the ability
B. they just enjoy doing it 來源：www.examda.com
C. they spend more time doing it
D. they have learned it at school
74. Which of the following is the author’s conclusion drawn at the end?
A. He is better than his wife at taking care of children
B. He is as good as his wife at taking care of children
C. Any one can take good care of children if he has the experience
D. Children are strong enough to be taken care of by both fathers and mothers.
B
The scariest part of buying a used car is not being completely sure of what condition it’s in. A car that’s been in a major accident is always a bigger risk, but sellers often try to hide this information. Andrew Bleakley, evaluator-inspector, runs a mobile vehicle inspection service in Montreal. For about $80 he will perform a full inspection on a used vehicle. In his 10 years as a professional inspector, Bleakley has seen a lot. He warns, “Watch out for dealer demonstration vehicles which are used, not new. They may have been in a collision.” He adds that it is not uncommon in Ontario and Quebec especially for unscrupulous(不擇手段) sellers to roll back the odometer（里程表） or to even disengage（make loose）it. Bleakley has special tools to check for this.
Bleakley always recommends hiring an independent technician to inspect the condition of a used car before you buy it. The problem is finding someone qualified to do the inspection, which he says generally doesn’t mean just any mechanic. A thorough mechanical inspection includes checking the compression, all major systems, including the engine, electrical and charging systems, transmission and drive line, fluids, brakes, suspension, and steering. Essential, too, is an inspection of the car’s body and finally a road test. There are, however, a few things everyone can do before buying a used car. Do a visual check of the car. Look at the right rear door hinges. If they are very worn or the door doesn’t close well, the car may have been used as a taxi. Holes in the roof could mean the car was used for deliveries. Check for oil leaks on the pavement. Note that leaks are not necessarily a significant problem---it depends on the cause. Don’t assume that new-looking brake and accelerator pedals mean the car hasn’t been driven much. Resellers know people check these details and can buy new pads for around $6. Copy down the vehicle identification number (VIN), a 17-character combination of numbers and letters, from the vehicle’s dashboard (儀表板). In Ontario, ask the dealer or seller for the Used Vehicle Information Package. This gives details of previous owners, any outstanding liens (扣押) on the car, and the fair market value of the vehicle.
75. According to the passage, in buying a second-hand vehicle it is most important to know _________.
A. how long it has been usedB. what color it is
C. whether it has been in a collision D. whether it leaks oil
76. All of the following are mentioned as tricks which dishonest second-hand car dealers may play upon the customers except___________.
A. to repaint the carB. to roll back the odometer
C. to replace the old pedalD. to disengage the odometer
77. “An independent technician” in the first sentence of the second paragraph means ______.
A. a technician who checks a car free of charge
B. a technician who learned his trade all by himself
C. a technician who works for a particular car-dealer
D. a technician who runs his own inspection service
78. Which is the best title for the passenger?
A. How to buy a carB. Take care of your car
C. Examining a carD. Inspecting a used car