2018成人高考专升本《英语》阅读理解专题练习(6)
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中Passage Four
The frog is an amphibian, which means "double living" or both water and land living. That is, it is able to get oxygen from water at one stage in its life and from the air at another stage. Perhaps you have heard the term amphibian used for military vehicles which can travel on both land and water. Toads and salamanders, as well as frogs, are amphibians. In the development of animals over the world's history, amphibians were the first vertebrates to live at least part time on land.
As a tadpole, the frog spends the beginning of its life living in the water. The tadpole breathes by means of tiny gills. When the lungs begin to develop, the gills disappear. By the time they are adults, all frogs have lungs for breathing while on land. In this way, the animal becomes essentially a land-adapted animal.
In addition to having lungs, frogs and salamanders have a moist skin through which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. This moist skin is very important in the winter weather when amphibians hibernate in the mud at the bottom of ponds and lakes. They get what little oxygen they need through the skin.
Like fish, amphibians are cold-blooded animals. This means that their body temperature rises and falls with that of their surroundings.
13. This passage mainly talks about one of the amphibian, ______.
A. salamander B. toad C. tadpole D. frog
14. A land-adapted animal is one which has developed the ability ______.
A. to live under ground
B. to move swiftly both on land and in water
C. to breath and function when out of the water
D. to maintain a constant body temperature when on land
15. In addition to breathing with its lungs, an adult frog has the ability to breathe through its ______.
A. spout B. gills C. skin D. tongue
16. Based on paragraph 4, we conclude that ______.
A. frogs cannot move about in snowy conditions
B. frogs are cold-blooded animals
C. the body temperature of frogs rises during the winter time
D. the surroundings are too dangerous for frogs to remain on land
Passage Five
"No matter where you are or what time it is, there's something going on at a Hard Rock Care. All over the world our cafes not only serve great food, but they serve up great music. "
The first Hard Rock Care (HRC) opened its doors to the public on June 14, 1971, in London. Founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, two enterprising and music-loving Americans, HRC was a classic at once, attracting crowds of customers with its first-rate, but moderately priced American bill of fare, warm service and ever present rock "n" roll music and sensibility.
With more than 108 Hard Rock Cafes in 41 countries Hard Rock Care has become a truly global phenomenon. From its launch in London, England, to New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo, and on to such exotic locales as Kuala Lumpur and Taipei, Hard Rock offers a special experience to its devoted, ever-expanding clientele.
HRC has also become the world's leading collector and exhibitor of rock "n" roll memorabilia and covered their walls with them. Their unparalleled collection consists of more than 60,000 pieces. It is rotated from restaurant to restaurant and provides the world's most comprehensive "visual history" of rock "n" roll.
Throughout its history, HRC has been governed by a special service philosophy: "Love All--Serve All. "HRC is a place where all people have always been welcome, regardless of age, sex or class.
Since it was established Hard Rock Care has taken part in a wide variety of human activities around the world. Following its idea of being more than just a restaurant, Hard Rock tries to connect its business and its passion to make the earth a safer, healthier and a better place to live. For example, HRC cafes take an active role in organizing parties to raise funds for different local charities.
They have also founded special initiatives like "Save the Planet" or "Ambassador Program"
All in all, today Hard Rock Cafe International is an entertainment and leisure company that continues to successfully expand the Hard Rock brand through countless music-related activities.
17. The first Hard Rock Care (HRC) was opened by ______.
A. London Hard Rock fans in London B. two Americans in London
C. two Americans in New York D. London Hard Rock fans in New York
18. Lots of people like these cafes because there you can hear ______.
A. rock "n" roll music B. all kinds of music
C. your favorite heavy metal music D. classic music
19. The big collection of rock memorabilia ______.
A. is shown in a museum in the USA
B. can be seen in the London HRC
C. is passed from restaurant to restaurant all over the world
D. is displayed from east to west
20. Hard Rock Cafes also organized ______.
A. instrument sales for musicians
B. school concerts
C. activities to help people or the environment
D. birthday parties for people who love musics