英語閱讀理解題二

『壹』 英文閱讀題目2，求原文和答案。！！

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Scratching the surface

Itching sensations often have psychosomatic, not physical causes, writes David Hambling

They are insidious skin parasites, infesting the occupants of factories and offices. They cause itching, prickling and crawling sensations in the skin that are almost untreatable. These creatures may only exist in the mind, but their effects are real and infectious.

The classic case occurred in a US laboratory in 1966. After new equipment was installed, workers started to suffer from itching and sensations of insects crawling over them. Complaints multiplied and the problem, attributed to "cable mites", started to affect families. A concerted effort was made to exterminate the mites using everything from DDT and mothballs to insecticide and rat poison.

Nothing worked. Thorough examination by scientific investigators could not locate any pests, or even signs of actual parasite attacks. However, they did find small particles of rockwool insulation in the air, which could cause skin irritation. A cleaning programme was introced and staff were assured the problem had been solved. The cable mite infestation disappeared.

Another 1960s case occurred in a textile factory, where workers complained of being bitten by insects brought into the factory in imported cloth. Dermatitis swept through the workforce, but it followed a curious pattern. Instead of affecting people in one particular part of the factory, the bugs seemed to be transmitted through social groups. No parasites could be found.

A third infestation spread through clerical staff working with sty records. They attributed their skin problems to "paper mites", but the cause was traced to irritation from paper splinters.

These are all cases of illusions of parasitosis, where something in the environment is misinterpreted as an insect or other pest. Everyone has heard of delirium tremens, when alcoholics or amphetamine users experience the feeling of insects crawling over their skin, but other factors can cause the same illusion. Static electricity, st, fibres and chemical solvents can all give rise to imaginary insects; the interesting thing is that they spread. The infectious nature of this illusion seems to be a type of reflex contagion. Yawn, and others start yawning; if everyone around you laughs, you laugh. Start scratching and colleagues will scratch, too.

Dr Paul Marsden is managing editor of the Journal of Memetics, the study of infectious ideas. He suggests that this type of group behaviour may have had an evolutionary purpose. In our distant past, one indivial scratching would have alerted others that there were biting insects or parasites present. This would prime them to scratch itches of their own. Anyone who has been bitten several times by mosquitoes before they realised it will recognise the evolutionary value of this kind of advance warning. It may also promote mutual grooming, which is important in the bonding of primate groups.

The problem comes when the reflex contagion is not related to a real threat. Normally, everyone would soon stop scratching, but people may unconsciously exaggerate symptoms to gain attention, or because it gets them a break from unappealing work. The lab workers were scanners, who spent the day laboriously examining the results of bubble-chamber tests; textile workers and clerical staff poring over records may also find their jobs tedious. Add the factor that skin conditions are notoriously susceptible to psychological influence, and it is easy to see how a group dynamic can keep the illusory parasites going.

Treatment of the condition is difficult, since few will accept that their symptoms are the result of what psychologists call a hysterical condition. In the past, the combination of removal of irritants and expert reassurance was enough. However, these days, there is a mistrust of conventional medicine and easier access to support groups.

Sufferers can reinforce each other's illusions over the internet, swapping tales of elusive mites that baffle science. This could give rise to an epidemic of mystery parasites, spreading from mind to mind like a kind of super virus. Only an awareness of the power of the illusion can stop it.

You can stop scratching now...

『貳』 英語閱讀理解2

F F T T F

『叄』 2道英語閱讀理解題目

1)c 在文中有提到In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States說明時間並不長

2）B在文中提到Some inns do not provide telephones or televisions in the rooms, others do.既然不提供電話和電視，那費專用當然不用付了，而不選屬A是因為Usually the cost is much less，有提到費用，而不是不用付，C和D文中都沒有提到

『肆』 英語閱讀理解 兩道題

22.D 25.D 課文裡面都給了

『伍』 英語閱讀理解，只第二個題的答案

答案如下：復A B C D

戴維是個年輕人，他制在一個大城市的辦公室工作。他的愛好是釣魚，但他沒有機會去實踐它。有一年夏天，他決定在那裡有許多溪流山區的一個美麗的地方度假。「我應該能夠有好的釣魚，」他對自己說。他來了之後第一個早晨，他拿著魚桿走到最近的一條溪流。他看見一位老人站在水裡，所以他問他是否是一個私人的（私人的）流。老人回答說沒有，所以戴維就對他說，「嗯，那就不是犯罪，如果我在這兒釣到了一些魚，是嗎？」哦，沒有「老人說。」它不會是一種犯罪行為，但它肯定會是一個奇跡（奇跡）。」

『陸』 高二英語閱讀理解題

答案是ACBBD

『柒』 英語閱讀理解考試題

1：C
2：B
3：A
4：B
5：D

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『捌』 英語閱讀理解練習題

Good morning. I am Professor Armstrong, and I am your laboratory instructor. This class is intended as a necessary part of the course, which Dr Smith will be in charge of. This class will meet twice a week. This laboratory begins at nine. I expect you to be on time. I do not intend to wait for the latecomers or repeat what has already been covered if you miss the explanation. And do not arrive late and interrupt your neighbor. You may as well not come if you can't be on time.

is equally important. If you miss three lab classes, you're dropped from the labs—no excuses. You can't complete the course without completing the lab.

Besides, safety is key here. It's very important to keep things neat and clean, dress properly, and be careful. You may not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory and you should always clean the counterand wash your hands both before and after the class. Long hair must be tied back. Large clothing must not be worn. Any laboratory accident must be reported immediately.

I hope you'll enjoy the laboratory. It's a wonderful place, and all the requirements I've just mentioned are to be followed. We will begin today by learning about the microscope.

1. According to the passage how will be the latecomers be treated?
A. They will be allowed to enter the class and the teacher will repeat information for them.
B. They had better come quietly as long as they don't interrupt their neighbor.
C. They will be dropped from the class if they are late three times.
D. They will not be given any special consideration.

2. According to the passage what happens if a student misses three classes?
A. He can make up the classes.
B. He will be dropped from the class.
C. He may be allowed to remain if he has a good excuse.
D. He can't complete the lab without completing the course.

3. What should you do if you wear long hair?
A. You must have it tied back.
B. You have to cut it.
C. You will be asked to leave class.
D. You may as well not come to the lab.

4. According to the requirements which of the following isn't right?
A. You must report it immediately if there is any laboratory accident happens.
B. Don't eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory.
C. You can dress whatever you like.
D. Wash your hands both before and after the class. 答案與解析:

1. D 推理判斷題。根據第1段中 I do not intend to wait for the latecomers or repeat what has already been covered if you miss the explanation 可排除 A；根據第1段最後兩句 And do not arrive late and interrupt your neighbor. You may as well not come if you can't be on time 可排除 B；根據第2段第 2 句 If you miss three lab classes, you're dropped from the labs—no excuses 可排除 C。故答案為 D。

2. B 事實細節題。根據第2段第 2 句 If you miss three lab classes, you're dropped from the labs—no excuses 可知答案為 B。

3. A 事實細節題。根據第3段倒數第 3 句 Long hair must be tied back 可知答案。

4. C 推理判斷題。根據第3段末句 Any laboratory accident must be reported immediately 可知 A 正確；根據第3段第 3 句 You may not eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory 可知 B 正確；根據第3段第 2 句中的 dress properly 及倒數第 2 句 Large clothing must not be worn 可知 C 不正確。故答案為 C。 Millions of women use cosmetics, often called 「make-up」. The cosmetics instry is one of the biggest in the world. Most large stores sell cosmetics, and there are always shops at airports selling them cheaply.The word 「cosmetics」 refers to anything that people put on their faces to make them look better. Lipstick, face powder and cream, and eye make-up are the most popular. Although more women than men use cosmetics, there are cosmetics for men as well as women.

Some people even have cosmetic surgery to make their faces look different. They have the shape of their noses and eyes changed.

The most widely used cosmetic is probably lipstick, as many women who do not wear any other make-up will often put on a little lipstick.

Lipstick is made by mixing together different oils and colors. This mixture is then allowed to get hard and is cut into the shape of a small pencil. When a woman presses the lipstick to her lips, the end of it becomes soft, and some of it sticks to her lips, giving them extra color.

Cosmetics were probably first used in India, but it was the Egyptians, six thousand years ago, who made the most use of them. Rich Egyptian women painted their eyes green and black. They used a red color to paint pretty designs on their fingernails, the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet. Pictures of Cleopatra always show her wearing a lot of make-up.

The Romans also used cosmetics. They liked to make their skin very white and to paint their eyes. They also used a kind of lipstick.

In England at one time, very rich women had baths in milk to make their skin beautiful. They also used a lot of sweet-smelling powder to stop people smelling their bodies, which were often very dirty because they did not wash very often or change their clothes.

At one time, some cosmetics were not safe. They were bad for the skin, and some of the lipsticks and powders that people used were even poisonous. Nowadays, people in the cosmetics instry take great care to make sure that everything they use is completely safe.

5. What does the word 「Cosmetics」 refer to ________.
A. lipstick B. make-up C. creams D. surgery

6. According to the passage people use cosmetics ________.
A. only at airports
B. only to color their feet
C. to make themselves look better
D. instead of surgery

7. From the passage we know that in earlier times ________.
A. cosmetics were never used in milk baths
B. cosmetics were never used on the eyes
C. cosmetics were never used on the skin
D. sometimes cosmetics were harmful to the skin

8. Which of the following statements is true?
A. In order to make their faces look different some people even have cosmetic surgery.
B. In England, women have baths in milk to make their skin beautiful.
C. Cosmetics were probably first used by the Egyptians six thousand years ago.
D. Not all cosmetics are safe so we should be careful to use them.

答案與解析:

1. B 事實細節題。根據文章首句 Millions of women use cosmetics, often called 「make-up」 可知答案為 B。

2. C 推理判斷題。根據第2段第 1 句 The word 「cosmetics」 refers to anything that people put on their faces to make them look better 「化妝品」這個詞是指人們塗在臉上使他們看起來更好看的東西，因此可推斷，人們用化妝品是為了看起來更好看。故答案為 C。

3. D 事實細節題。根據文章最後一段開頭 At one time, some cosmetics were not safe. They were bad for the skin 過去有個時期有些化妝品是不安全的。它們對皮膚有害，可知答案為 D。

4. A 推理判斷題。根據第3段第 1 句 Some people even have cosmetic surgery to make their faces look different 可知答案。

『玖』 英語閱讀理解題

B
首先根據文章開頭可以排除AC兩個選項。根據「snacks based on your emotional needs」 以及「專we hope people find an unexpected way to talk about things we all need in our minds 」可知選擇屬B。

『拾』 英語閱讀理解節選(2題) 看不懂，選什麼呢，為什麼

選A。講的是復一項返老還童技術，並且制不抹去應用者原有的記憶。做這道題請看最後兩句話，倒數第二句說，如果60歲的人使用這項技術後會變成30歲；倒數第一句，30年後仍然會變成60歲，所以不是長生不老只是延緩變老，排除BC,選A。這篇文章跟疾病無關，排除D 。