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     Some people argue that the pressures on international sportsmen and sportswomen kill the spirit of
sport: the pursuit (追求) of personal excellence. Children kick a football around for fun. When they get
older and play for local school teams, they become competitive but they still enjoy playing. The sportsman representing his country cannot afford to think about enjoying himself, he has to think only about winning. He is responsible for an entire nation's hopes and dreams.
   A good example is the football World Cup. Football is the world's most important sport. It is even
more important now that the United States is seriously taking it up. Winning the World Cup is perhaps
eh greatest of international sporting success. Mention " Argentina " to someone and the chances are that
he'll think of football. In a sense, winning the World Cup " put Argentina on the map ".
     Sports fans and supporters get quite irrational about the World Cup. People in England felt that their
country was somehow important after they won the World Cup. Last year thousands of Scots sold their
cars, and even their houses, and spent all their money traveling to Argentina, where the finals were played.
     So am I arguing that international competitions kill the idea of sport? Certainly not! Do the
Argentineans really believe that because eleven of their men proved the most skillful at football, their
nation is better than all others? Not really. But it's nice to know that you won, and that in one way at least
your country is best.

1. What is mainly discussed in this passage is _________.

A. why international sport is necessary
B. what international sport is like
C. how international sport goes on
D. what disadvantages international sport has

2. Those who are against international competitions think that ________.

A. sport should not be so popular
B. sport should not be competitive
C. sport should be for personal purpose
D. sport should be made easier

3. We can infer from the passage that the underlined word " irrational " means_________.

A. against reasonable behavior
B. having much knowledge
C. unable to understand
D. eager to know

4. What does the writer mean by saying that winning the World Cup " put Argentina on the map"_____

A. Argentina has the best football player
B. Argentina has become world-famous for football
C. Football is very popular in Argentina
D. Argentina has begun to pay much attention to football
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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。
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A Chinese graduate’s record – setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at home.
The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale's new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund(資助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.
Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of online users voiced support for Zhang's move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in China.
"We should look at this news from an international standpoint," said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said although Yale gets the money,  the donation will also benefit China.
"It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges." He said that China also has received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang's move should be regarded with "respect, understanding and encouragement".
In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non – government organizations. "China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future," he said.
Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. "Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years. he said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at Yale. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that."
Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments Office. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.
56．Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just         .
A．to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money
B．to pay Yale back for the free education he received
C．to help change the pattern of the one – way assistance
D．to promote the relationship between China and the US
57．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?
A．objective  B．supportive C．opposed    D．unconcerned
58．From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that         .
A．more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US
B．the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise
C．government organizations matter much in exchange programs
D．universities in China should take management more seriously
59．As for Zhang Lei,          .
A．his generosity made him world – famous overnight
B．his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office
C．Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving
D．he considers Yale his preference to Renmiu University
60．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A．Act of Kindness set a record
B．Individual donation makes a difference
C．A new page for Sino – US relationship
D．Donation to Yale caused debate

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第三部分：閱讀理解（共20小題，每題2分，滿分40分）

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。

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    A Chinese graduate’s record – setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at home.

The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale's new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund(資助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.

    Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of online users voiced support for Zhang's move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in China.

    "We should look at this news from an international standpoint," said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said although Yale gets the money,  the donation will also benefit China.

    "It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges." He said that China also has received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang's move should be regarded with "respect, understanding and encouragement".

    In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non – government organizations. "China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future," he said.

    Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. "Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years. he said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at Yale. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that."

    Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments Office. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.

56．Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just         .

      A．to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money

       B．to pay Yale back for the free education he received

       C．to help change the pattern of the one – way assistance

       D．to promote the relationship between China and the US

57．What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?

       A．objective  B．supportive C．opposed    D．unconcerned

58．From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that         .

       A．more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US

       B．the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise

       C．government organizations matter much in exchange programs

       D．universities in China should take management more seriously

59．As for Zhang Lei,          .

      A．his generosity made him world – famous overnight

       B．his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office

       C．Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving

       D．he considers Yale his preference to Renmiu University

60．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

       A．Act of Kindness set a record

       B．Individual donation makes a difference

       C．A new page for Sino – US relationship

       D．Donation to Yale caused debate

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