三、阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分）
 阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries may speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
    The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.
    The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context (上下文). Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check this in a dictionary.
46. The writer thinks that                 .
   A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll be successful in learning English
   B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English
   C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries in a right way
   D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing
47. Which is NOT talked about in this passage?
   A. How to make good use of a dictionary.
   B. When to use a dictionary.
   C. How to improve spoken English. 
   D. How to practice reading fast.
48. When does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary?
   A. At the beginning of the reading
   B. At the end of the reading
   C. During the first reading
   D. After the first reading
49. This passage mainly tells us                .
   A. that students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries
   B. what the shortcomings of small two-language dictionaries are
   C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries
   D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it
B
King’s College Winter School
King’s College Winter School is an annual(每年的) training program for all the high school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s winter school will be from November 1 to December 15. More information is as follows:
Application(申请) date
●Students in New York should send their applications before October, 18, 2014.
●Students of other cities should send their applications before October 16, 2014.
●Foreign students should send their applications before October 10, 2014. Courses
●English Language
Spoken English:22 hours
Reading and Writing: 10 hours
●American History: 16 hours
●American Culture:16 hours

Steps
●A letter of self-introduction
●A letter of recommendation(推荐)

★ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. Cost
●Daily lesson:＄200
●Sports and activities: ＄100
●Travels: ＄200
●Hotel service: ＄400
★ You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to:             Thompson, Sanders
                          1026 King`s Street
                          New York, NY 10016, USA
Email:                    KC-Winter-School@yahoo.com
50. You can most probably read the text in _____________.
A. a newspaper   B. a travel guide   C. a textbook   D. a telephone book
51. Which of the following is TRUE about King’s College Winter School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. King’s College Winter School is not organized every year.
C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.
52. If you are to live in your friend’s home in New York, you will have to pay the school_________.
A.＄200     B.＄400    C.＄500   D.＄900
53. What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last 2 months 　　　B. You can write to Thompson only in English.
C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on October 14, 2014. 
D. You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
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