河北省正定中学2013三模英语试题及答案(4)

    Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist. No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conant retired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics, law, literature and economics.
    Faust is the first Harvard president who did not receive a degree from the university since Charles Chauncy, a graduate of Cambridge University, who died in office in 1762. She attended the University of Pennsylvania.
    “Teaching staff turned to her constantly,” said Sheldon Hackney, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Faust. “She’s very clear. She has a sense of humor, but she’s very strong-minded. You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.”
60. Which might be the best title for the passage?
  A. Harvard named its first female president.
  B. History of Harvard University changed.
  C. Debates on female equality ended.
  D. Drew Gilpin Faust, a famous woman historian. 


C
You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.
The year 2013 will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.
The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.
But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the artist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.
Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess.

64. Which of the following is TRUE of the canals in Amsterdam?
    A. They had to be rebuilt after years of use.
   B. They protected the city in ancient times.
C. They were built to provide transport for the city.
   D. They are the main theme of Van Gogh’s paintings.
65. In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a city _____.
   A. that can be explored by foot
B. that is completely built on water
   C. that has two historic museums in all
   D. that is famous for its modernization
66. What can we infer from the passage?
A. People get lost easily in Amsterdam.
   B. Van Gogh spent his life time in Amsterdam.
   C. Many Jews in Amsterdam were caught by Nazis.
D. Taking a ferry ride is the most popular activity in Amsterdam.

D
There is no question that teenagers need rules, which is often not a difficult thing for parents to give. What can be more challenging is giving teenagers their freedom. It can be difficult to draw the line between the two. However, some issues cannot be changed by discussion and require firm rules. For instance, rules should be established concerning driving the family car.
I will admit that I have no problem coming up with rules. To me they make life easier and they leave no room for questioning. What can be more difficult, however, is giving my teens their freedom. I guess there are really two primary reasons for this. One is that I sometimes am afraid to give them freedom. The second is that I’m not always so sure what the freedom should be.
It helps that I have a husband with whom I can discuss these problems. We talk about them, give our thoughts and then we come up with an agreement. Sometimes one of us might be more unwilling but we know that there comes a time when we really do have to learn how to let go of the reins (缰绳) a bit.
If we try to make life have nothing but rules, we are more likely to see our teen’s rebelling (反抗). They need to know that while we do have certain expectations, we also trust them to begin making their own choices and decisions. How else can they do that unless they are given the space and room to do it?
It’s really all about balance and I will be the first to admit that it can be a challenge to carry out. However, it is a necessary part of growing up. Yes, teens definitely need rules but they also need freedom.
67. According to the text, we can infer that the writer________.
A. refuses to give her children freedom
B. finds it difficult to make rules
C. doesn’t have a good relationship with her children
D. has trouble in giving freedom to her children
68. According to the writer, only rules without freedom will make the children _______.
A. strong-willed B. rebellious C. weak D. independent
69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. Rules are difficult to make for parents.
B. Rules and freedom are similarly important.