.--Your parents were anxious about you. You _____ home without saying a word.
-- It’s my fault.

A．mustn’t beB．shouldn’t have left
C．needn’t have leftD．couldn’t have left

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科目：高中英語 來源：2012屆浙江省名校新高考研究聯(lián)盟高三第二次聯(lián)考英語試卷（帶解析） 題型：閱讀理解

My father is a smart man. He spent many years of his life listening to people’s arguments, first as assistant district lawyer and then as a judge. My dad knows rubbish rhetoric when he hears it.
One of his favorite phrases is: “If you don’t have anything smart to say, then don’t say it at all.” Yet, for all of his legal training and life experience, he can’t help but keep talking about the Mega Millions jackpot.
We all know the odds(幾率)of winning the jackpot this evening with one ticket are extraordinarily low ... 1 in 175, 711, 536, to be exact. Still, people go out and buy hundreds of tickets with the hopes of becoming wealthier beyond their dreams. Why? There are two possible explanations for this “irrationality”(不理智).
One idea is that the way we calculate odds in our heads has nothing to do with mathematical odds in the traditional sense. We don’t go to the mathematical odds table and say, “Well, this would be a terrible investment. I think I’m better off putting my money in the bank!” Rather, it has everything with the ability to picture an event happening.
My father, for instance, watches the news every night and sees people winning the lottery(彩票). Therefore, he thinks the chance of him winning the lottery is much higher than they actually are.
The second thought is that the expected effect of playing cannot be represented merely by the odds. My father and, I’m sure, others get a thrill from the mere idea of winning. He loves imagining what it would be like to actually win and losing doesn’t really affect him. Sure, he’s disappointed, but it’s “better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” When you combine the utility of thinking you can win with the utility of actually winning (no matter how small the chance of that occurring), it’s worth it for many people to spend the one dollar on a ticket.
My analysis is that both factors are at play in taking a chance on the lottery. My father and others really do underestimate the odds of winning, but the thrill of participation is not denied by a realistic assessment of the odds. Still, I would probably put my finger on the scale for the first explanation.
All told, a review of the odds of other events happening confirms that there just aren’t many events that occur with less frequency than your winning the Mega Millions jackpot. Look at the graph below, you may understand some:

In many ways, it’s like the lottery, something that features often on television and about which people fantasize, but that rarely happens.
So, when you watch, along with my Pa, to see if your lucky number is drawn this evening, keep in mind three things: that your number almost certainly won’t come up; that you are still going to have fun; and that, finally, a lot of other things are more likely to happen—but getting eaten by a shark isn’t one of them.
【小題1】It can be learned from the article that ________.

A．the Mega Millions jackpot is the last lottery to win in the world
B．a(chǎn) judge in that country can’t talk about lottery because it is illegal
C．the writer doesn’t buy lottery, for he never hopes to become rich
D．In spite of little possibility, a lot of people spend money on lottery
【小題2】The function of the graph is to ________.
A．show chances that those things take place are fewer
B．support the writer’s arguments on the lottery tickets
C．indicate no one can win the Mega Millions jackpot
D．say shark attack death will seldom happen this year
【小題3】Which of the following do you think the writer would probably agree with?
A．If one has mathematical odds, he can win the prize more easily.
B．Only those who have irrationality buy hundreds of lottery tickets.
C．The Mega Millions jackpot is very popular in the writer’s country.
D．Winning lottery is a shortcut to achieve the dream of being rich.
【小題4】The underlined phrase “at play” in the 7th paragraph most probably means ________.
A．effectiveB．ridiculousC．contradictoryD．a(chǎn)stonishing
【小題5】What do you think is the best title?
A．The Popular Mega Millions JackpotB．Lottery is Merely a Trick
C．Mega Million is Like a Shark AttackD．Be rich, Buy Lottery Soon

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Hannah Oyler
21 Balsom St   Ventura, CA 94120   (613) 555 – 7236
Objective   To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.
Notable Achievements   Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.
Experience  
Ventura County Times   Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present , Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.
Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996   Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.
Education  University of Southern California  B.A., Photography, 1996
Thomas Stanley
817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023  (614) 555 – 0283
Objective  Legal Aid Practitioner.
Experience  Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present
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Education  Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
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608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237
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Education  Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992
Gary Wilson
809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026
Objective  Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.
Employment History   St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present ;
Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.
Licenses  R.N. - American Medical Association .
Education  B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Professional Affiliations Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association
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A．is an excellent journalist of New York Times
B．knows much about different photographic equipment
C．graduated from Stanford University
D．wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work.
【小題2】According to Thomas Stanley’s experience, he is most likely to be hired by_____.
A．a(chǎn) hospital B．a(chǎn) supermarketC．a(chǎn) companyD．a(chǎn) school
【小題3】The underlined word “implement ” most probably means______.
A．completeB．help C．valueD．transform
【小題4】Which of the following statements about Gary Wilson is NOT TRUE?
A．She is an experienced surgical nurse.
B．She carried out blood pressure for many people.
C．She has the experience of operating on patients.
D．She is a member of some professional groups.
【小題5】Besides the personal information of the four people, what we can also get from the passage is______.
A．how to achieve success in our career
B．how to express your desire for a job
C．how to make yourself different from others
D．how to write a standard resume

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Dear Carol,

I wear braces （牙箍） and I know I look just terrible in them. Is there anything I can do to improve my appearance until they come off?

Connie N.

Philadelphia, PA

Dear Connie,

Start by thinking about how good you are going to look when your braces come off. If you are negative about your appearance, people will pick that up right away about you. In the meantime there are several things that you can do to lift your spirits:

Change your hairstyle. Be sure to get a good cut so that the shape of your hair will be flattering to your face and also good for your type of hair （fine, thick, straight, curly, etc.） Choose a hairstyle that draws attention away from your face. Hair pulled back into a pony-tail or into a ball on top or slightly off-center can be attractive and practical for this purpose.

Keep skin clean. If you choose to wear makeup（化妝品）, it should look natural. Blusher（腮紅） and lip gloss（潤唇膏） in light tones of peach or pink are best.

Be well-groomed（打扮）. Neatness really counts. People see a total look about you before they ever become aware of your braces. And first impressions are lasting ones!

68. Why did Connie write to Carol?

A. Because she really cared about her clothes.

B. Because she cared much about her appearance.

C. Because her teeth were not good.

D. Because she didn’t know how to make up.

69. Carol’s idea about one’s appearance is that ___________.

A. change your hairstyle and you will look beautiful

B. wear your make-up and you will look good

C. neatness is not important

D. if you yourself don’t think you look smart, neither will people

70. Carol tries to let Connie know that ___________.

A. the deepest impressions one leaves on others is the first ones

B. spirits are important when we talk about one’s appearance

C. there are some practical ways to draw people’s attention away from where you don’t feel good 

D. all of the above

71. The underlined word “count” means “___________” in the last paragraph.

A. say numbers in order        B. be of importance           C. not include        D. be accepted

 

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  D. London United Busways provides matches and concerts throughout the year 

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London United Bus ways has been carrying Londoners by horse-tram, electric tramway and omnibus since 1894．Today, working for Transport for London, we have over 650 red London buses．

Getting married?

Why not hire a world famous Route master and make your wedding

truly special? Our classic bus has been re-sprayed to its original condition

and fitted out to look like it did in its heyday（全盛時期）．Provided

with a polite, fully trained driver and conductor and PA system, we

can carry up to 70 of your guests．

Have a special occasion?

Whether it’s a company event, birthday or a sporting experience, we have a bus for every occasion．Our Double Decker buses will hold up to 72 of your guests and Single Decker up to 30．All of our buses come with a fully trained driver．

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We carry fans to and from Richmond Station to Twickenham Stadium for matches and concerts throughout the year．We also operate services to the new Wembley Stadium．Download the pdf document for details of our Stadium Services．

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