高中英语阅读理解

Mo Yan, 2012’s winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, was born in the small town of Gaomi in Shandong Province. His parents were farmers. And as a young boy Mo took care of the family’s goats. Each day he took the goats outside and watched over them when they ate grasses.
It was a lonely job, but Mo was a smart boy. He enjoyed the green, open land of Shandong. He enjoyed looking up at the blue sky and the white clouds, To pass the time he talked to the goats. He told them his thoughts and some stories. It was the beginning of his life as a storyteller.
During the Cultural Revolution（文化大革命），Mo had to leave school and work for a company. This was difficult for Mo, because he loved books and he loved reading. Luckily, he found a friend who would lend him books. Later, Mo became a soldier and to continue his education. In the end he graduated from Beijing Normal University. This is where he began to write.
Although Mo had left Gaomi, Gaomi never left him. Many of his books talk about rural life and the people of Gaomi, For Mo, all of man nature can be seen in the village life of Gaomi. Mo is famous now, but he remains a true son of soil.
Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2012.
As a young boy Mo Yan took care of his family’s goats and he hated the job.
Mo Yan continued studying in a middle school during the Cultural Revolution.
Mo Yan graduated from Beijing Normal University and this is where he began to write.
Gaomi never left Mo Yan because many of his books talk about rural life and the people of Gaomi.

When my brother and I were young, my Mom would take us on Transportation Days.
It goes like this: you can’t take any means of transport more than once. We would start from home walking two blocks to the railway station. We’d take the train into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. We always considered taking a horse carriage in the historic district, but we didn’t like the way the horses were treated, so we never did. At the end of the day, we took the subway to our closest station, where Mom’s friend was waiting to give us a ride home— our first car ride of the day.
The good thing about Transportation Days is not only that Mom taught us how to get around. She was born to be multimodal(多方式的). She understood that depending on cars only was a failure of imagination and, above all, a failure of confidence— the product of a childhood not spent exploring subway tunnels.
Once you learn the route map and step with certainty over the gap between the train and the platform, nothing is frightening any more. New cities are just light-rail lines to be explored. And your personal car, if you have one, becomes just one more tool in the toolbox— and often an inadequate one, limiting both your mobility and your wallet.
On Transportation Days, we might stop for lunch on Chestnut Street or buy a new book or toy, but the transportation was the point. First, it was exciting enough to watch the world speed by from the train window. As I got older, my Mom helped me unlock the mysteries that would otherwise have paralyzed my first attempts to do it myself: How do I know where to get off? How do I know how much it costs? How do I know when I need tickets, and where to get them? What track, what line, which direction, where’s the stop, and will I get wet when we go under the river?
I’m writing this right now on an airplane, a means we didn’t try on our Transportation Days and, we now know, the dirtiest and most polluting of them all. My flight routed me through Philadelphia. My multimodal Mom met me for dinner in the airport. She took a train to meet me.
Which was forbidden by Mom on Transportation Days?

A．Having a car ride.

B．Taking the train twice.

C．Buying more than one toy.

D．Touring the historic district.

According to the writer, what was the greatest benefit of her Transportation Days?

A．Building confidence in herself.

B．Reducing her use of private cars.

C．Developing her sense of direction.

D．Giving her knowledge about vehicles.

The underlined word “paralyzed” (in Para. 5) is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A．displayed	B．misunderstood
C．forgot	D．ruined

Which means of transportation does the writer probably dislike?

A．Airplane.	B．Subway.
C．Tram.	D．Car.

Although his 1-year-old smart-phone still works perfectly, Li Jijia already feels the need to replace it.
“There are many better ones available now. It's time to upgrade(更新）my phone.”
Li's impatience is shared by many. Shortly after the season when new products are released, many consumers feel the urge to upgrade their electronic equipment, even though the ones they have still work just fine.
As consumers' minds are occupied by Apple's newly released products and debate whether the Google tablet is better than the new Amazon Kindle, it might be time to take a step back and ask: “Do we really need the latest upgrades?"
According to Donald Norman, an American author, “planned obsolescence (淘汰）” is the trick behind the upgrading culture of today's consumer electronics industry.
Electronics producers strategically release new upgrades periodically, both for hardware and software, so that customers on every level feel the need to buy the newest version.
“This is an old-time trick- they're not inventing anything new,” Norman said. “This is a wasteful system through which companies-many of them producing personal electronics - release poor-quality products simply because they know that, in six months or a year, they'll put out a new one.”
But the new psychology of consumers is part of this system, as Norman admitted，“We now want something new, something pretty, the next shiny thing.” In its most recent year, Apple's profit margin was more than 21 percent. At Hewlett-Packard, the world's biggest PC maker, it was only 7 percent.
Apple's annual upgrades of its products create sales of millions of units as owners of one year's MacBook or iPhone line up to buy the newest version, even when the changes are slight.
As to Li Jijia, the need for upgrading his smart-phone comes mainly from friends and classmates. When they are switching to the latest equipment, he worries about feeling left out.
“Some games require better hardware to run, ”said Li. “If you don't join in, you lose part of the connection to your friends.”
What's the author's attitude towards people's desire for new products?

A．Supportive.	B．Happy.
C．Critical.	D．Unclear.

Why is Apple Company interested in producing latest version of its product?

A．To provide customers with better service.

B．To defeat other competitors like Hewlett-Packard.

C．To establish a favorable image of itself among its customers.

D．To make huge profits out of its business.

How do the electronics companies successfully promote their latest products?

A．They make full use of the "planned obsolescence” strategy.

B．They make a fool of customers by recycling their old products.

C．They control the customers' way of thinking while shopping.

D．They invent new products to attract the youth like Li Jijia.

It can be inferred from the last paragraph that Li Jijia feels the need to replace his smart-phone as a result of____.

A．new psychology

B．pressure from friends and classmates

C．life style

D．friends' expectation

Read the advertisements carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

FLORLST WANTED! Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are hunting. The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone [phone] now!

WE NEED OFFICE CLRANERS! Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours from 5:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Approximately five hours per shift. A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone [phone] now.

WANT TO WORK AS A DENTAL NURSE? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Schema. You must be able to get along well with children because work involves talking to group about dental health practices. For further information, visit our website at [e-mail]. And fax your resume to 6234 4567.

INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE? Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate start necessary. The candidate must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone [phone] for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.

You may find the advertisements above       .

A．in a store window

B．in a school magazine

C．in a newspaper

D．on a company notice-board

The position of a(n)         is a part-time job.

A．florist	B．artist
C．preschool teacher	D．dental nurse

Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?

A．Child food cooking skills.

B．Childcare experience and outgoing.

C．The ability to start work in 2 weeks.

D．The ability to work well with other people.

The office cleaners will be required to work about         hours a week.

A．5

B．10

C．15

D．20

A new report says promising children money to pass exams does not help exam grades. The report says parents could be wasting their money by using cash to get their kids to study more. However, the promise of a trip somewhere nice could encourage students to try harder and do better at school. Researchers from the University of Bristol (in England) and the University of Chicago (in the USA) looked at how promises of cash and tickets to events affected students' studying and learning. Over 10,000 pupils took part in the research throughout the year 2012. There was an improvement in classwork and homework, but this did not result in better test scores.
Lead researcher Dr Simon Burgess suggested the research looked at the wrong areas. He said it had not looked at the things that really got students to increase their effort. He added that: "Clearly, some pupils have a lot of goals and believe that education is a way of getting what they want out of life, but there are kids who think that working hard doesn't make a difference." He said these children think exam success is "all in your genes" because of their family background. Education expert Dr Kevan Collins said good teachers were better than promises of rewards to get children to study, especially for children from low-income families. He wrote: "What really makes the difference is how students are taught."
What can encourage students to study more?

A．music	B．trips
C．an iPad	D．money

Which students really need good teachers?

A．elite students	B．high school students
C．English students	D．poorer students

What do some students think is because of “your genes”?

A．genetics	B．money
C．exam success	D．ability at English

We live in a technological society where most goods are mass-produced by unskilled labor. Because of this, most people think that craft no longer exists.
One of the ways these people wrongly support their view is by pointing to 100-year-old homes which are still solid, and arguing that it is the craftsmanship that is responsible for their durability, “Homes in those days were well-built.” they say. No doubt these homes were well-built, but what these people have done is mix up the quality of material used in the house with the quality of the craftsmanship.
Homes today could be built to last just as long as those old homes if people were willing or able to pay the price. For example, most people can no longer afford solid oak stairways, although they were once fairly common in older homes. Nor can they afford the high labor cost of employing a carpenter to build the stairway. Yet if someone can pay the high cost, there are still plenty of carpenters around able to make those stairway. And not only would these carpenters know how to build them, they would probably do a better job than carpenters of old.
One thing the modern carpenter has which enables him to do a better job is much more advanced tools. Such tools as laser beams and power planes help them lay out a house better and make more precision cuts on the wood. Also, it is not uncommon any more to find carpenters with college degrees and carpenters with a sold knowledge of mathematics, which would enable them to deal with more difficult house designs.
The problem of modern quality, then, really boils down to the problem of material, for the modern carpenter is just as able to produce craftsmanship as the carpenter of fifty yeas ago, but only if given proper material.
Compared with the carpenters in the past, modern carpenters are ________ .

A．more learned	B．more successful
C．more imaginative	D．more hardworking

What does the underlined word “they” (paragraph 2) refer to?

A．Carpenters who are fond of oak stairways.

B．People who think highly of carpenters of old.

C．Carpenters who have college degrees.

D．People who think that modern material is of low quality.

What dose the third paragraph mainly discuss?

A．People in the past preferred to use oak to build stairways.

B．It is now expensive to employ a carpenter.

C．Good carpenters still exist in modern times.

D．Modern houses last as long as the old ones.

What would be the best title for the text?

A．Carpenters Today and Yesterday

B．Craft, Back to Life?

C．History of Craftsmanship

D．Is Craft Dead?

Be aware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression. For example, someone might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!” This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, or maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was winner. He’s really a big loser! He didn’t say anything that was false, but he omitted important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Untrustworthy candidates in political campaigns often use this tactic. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents runs an advertisement, saying “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might boast, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples(粉刺).” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
Which statement is true according to the article?

A．Whenever people tell the truth, they may lie

B．The truth can be used in dishonest ways.

C．All governors help their states.

D．You cannot trust lottery agent.

The author clearly wants people ___________.

A．not to trust any politician

B．to vote for female candidates

C．not to believe advertisements of any kind

D．to think carefully about what they read and hear

Governor Smith’s opponents wanted __________.

A．to beat her in the campaign

B．to make her a liar

C．to get jobs in the government

D．to detect her lie

The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.
This comes after a national law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs.
“The civilization of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor behind the new law.
The newspaper reported that round bowls don’t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go blind.
“Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals that deserve over respect and pity every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals,” said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical treatment of Animals.
Lat year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.
The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of up to $598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day.
The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn’t leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs’ tail to make them look lovelier. The law also gives legal recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.
The new law passed in Rome will _________.

A．guarantee better conditions for goldfish

B．help improve fishing environment

C．stop people from catching goldfish

D．discourage keeping goldfish at home

People in Rome believe that the civilization of a city can be judged by _________.

A．exchanges with other cities

B．Protection of ancient ruins

C．recognition of animal lovers

D．awareness of animal protection

People may break the law in Turin if they _____________.

A．keep their dogs or cats in cars

B．shut their dogs home all day long

C．raise their cats near ancient ruins

D．feed homeless animals in car parks

In early autumn I applied for admission to college. I wanted to go nowhere but to Cornell University, but my mother fought strongly against it. When she saw me studying a photograph of my father on the sports ground of Cornell, she tore it up.
“You can't say it's not a great university, just because Papa went there.”
“That's not it at all. And it is a top university.” She was still holding the pieces in her hand. “ But we can't afford to send you to college.”
“I wouldn't dream of asking you for money. Do you want me to get a job to help support you and Papa? Things aren't that bad, are they？”
“No，” she said. “I don't expect you to help support us.”
Father borrowed money from his rich cousins to start a small jewellery shop. His chief customers were his old college friends. To get new customers, my mother had to help. She picked up a longforgotten membership in the local league of women, so that she could get to know more people. Whether those people would turn into customers was another question. I knew that my parents had to wait for quite a long time before their small investment (投资) could show returns. What's more, they had not wanted enough to be rich and successful; otherwise they could not possibly have managed their lives so badly.
I was torn between the desire to help them and change their lives, and the determination not to repeat their mistakes. I had a strong belief in my power to get what I wanted. After months of hard study I won a full college scholarship (奖学金). My father could hardly contain his pride in me, and my mother eventually gave in before my success.
The author was not allowed to go to Cornell University mainly because______.

A．his father graduated from the university

B．his mother did not think it a great university

C．his parents needed him to help support the family

D．his parents did not have enough money for him

The father started his small shop with the money from ______.

A．a local league	B．his university
C．his relatives	D．his college friends

Why did the mother renew her membership in the league?

A．To help with her husband's business.

B．To raise money for her son.

C．To meet her longforgotten friends.

D．To better manage her life.

Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies' two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sévigné in Paris.
Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using Xray facilities (设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing Xray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal by the French government.
In 1918, Irene became her mother's assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity (辐射能). Irene JoliotCurie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?

A．Because she received a degree in mathematics.

B．Because she contributed to saving the wounded.

C．Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.

D．Because she worked as a helper to her mother.

Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?

A．At the Curie Institute.

B．At the University of Paris.

C．At a military hospital.

D．At the College of Sévigné.

When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born ?

A．In 1932.	B．In 1927.
C．In 1897.	D．In 1926.

In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?

A．Irene worked with radioactivity.

B．Irene combined family and career.

C．Irene won the Nobel Prize once.

D．Irene died from leukemia.

A tourist comes out of the airport．There are a lot of taxis，but the tourist asks every taxi—driver his name．He takes the third taxi．It costs￡5 from the airport to the hotel．“How much does it cost for the whole day?” the tourist asks．“￡100”，says the taxi-driver．This is very expensive，but the tourist accepts the price．
The taxi—driver takes the tourist everywhere．He shows him all monuments and all the museums．In the evening they go back to the hotel．The tourist gives the taxi-driver￡100 and says，“What about tomorrow?” The taxi-driver looks at the tourist．“ Tomorrow? It’s another ￡100 tomorrow” But the tourist says，“That’s OK．If that’s the price，that is the price．See you tomorrow．”The taxi—driver is very pleased．
The next day the taxi-driver takes the tourist everywhere again．They visit all the museums and all the monuments again．And in the second evening they go back to the hotel．The tourist gives the taxi—driver another￡100 and says，“I’m going home tomorrow．”The taxi-driver is sorry．He likes the tourist and，above all，￡100 a day is good money．“So you are going home．Where do you come from?” he asks．
“I come from New York．”
“New York!” says the taxi-driver，“I have a sister in New York．Her name is Susannah．Do you know her?”
“Of course I know her．She gave me ￡200 for you．”
The tourist is__ __．

A．an Englishman	B．an American
C．a Chinese	D．a Frenchman

The tourist asks every taxi-driver his name because_____    _．

A．he knows of one of the taxi-drivers

B．he wants to remember all of the taxi-drivers’ names

C． he is afraid of being cheated

D．there is a friend of his among the taxi drivers

Why is the taxi-driver very pleased with the tourist?

A．His sister has brought so much money to him．

B．His sister knows the tourist．

C．None but the tourist agrees to the price given without arguing with him．

D．He wants to be the guide of the tourist．

We can conclude that _____   _．

A．the tourist will give the taxi-driver another￡200

B．the taxi-driver insists that the tourist should pay him another￡200

C．the tourist will give the taxi—driver half of the sum

D．the tourist makes fun of the taxi—driver

One day a teacher was giving her young students a lesson on how the government works. She was trying to explain the principle of income tax (收入税).
“You see ,” she began , speaking slowly and carefully , “each person who works must pay part of his or her salary (薪水) to the government . If you make a high salary, your taxes are high. If you don’t make much money, your taxes are low .”
“Is that clear?” she asked. “Does everyone understand the meaning of income tax?” The students nodded.
Are there any questions?” she asked. The students shook their heads.
“Very good!” she said.” “Now, I would like you to take a piece of paper and write a short paragraph on the subject of income tax.”
Little Joey was a slow learner. He had lots of problems with spelling and grammar, but this time he at least seemed to understand the task.. He took his pen and after a few minutes, he handed the teacher the following composition:
Once I had a dog. His name was Tax.  I opened the door and in come Tax.
The teacher was trying to explain _______one day.

A．everyone should pay income tax

B．how the government works

C．the basic principles of the income tax

D．how much tax one should pay for his income

After the teacher’s explanation,__________.

A．not all the students understood the meaning of income tax

B．many of the students were still puzzled

C．all the students shook their heads

D．few students disagreed with their teacher

The students were asked__________.

A．to write a composition on “income tax”

B．to answer some questions on income tax

C．to say something about income tax

D．to explain the principle of income tax

Little Joey __________.

A．wrote a paragraph about his dog

B．grasped what income tax meant

C．was clear about the subject

D．did as what he was told to do

What was your favorite sport during your childhood? Maybe running around the playground or jumping rope for hours would bring you pleasure. At that time you weren’t thinking of health, you were just thinking of entertainment(娱乐). But in this age of high-tech home equipment, the simple joy of jumping rope has been forgotten. I think rediscovering it probably will give you a total-body exercise.
Although considered an excellent form of exercise, jumping rope has never been widely accepted because of two reasons. First, most people consider jumping rope to be an excellent form of cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, but they also believe that it is simply too difficult. In other words, they don’t think they’ll be able to continue jumping for the near 20 minutes in order to achieve a beneficial physical effect. Second, many  people regard it as a little boring and overly repetitive —not as something fun or enjoyable.
As a matter of fact, jumping rope can be great fun as long as you find proper ways to practice it. Instead of doing the usual two-foot bounce(跳) over and over again, players good at rope-jumping often change their pattern every 10 or 20 jumps. A single bounce, a double –bounce, a skip, a knee-up, side swings, as well as a variety of other easy-to-learn free-style rope-jumping .
Nowadays researchers are discovering that jumping rope also prepares the brain for learning. It is an exercise allowing both brain hemispheres（半球）to perform equally to each other . In a word, jumping rope can be a life-long activity requiring little equipment, time and space, yet leading to a much healthier life.
One reason that can explain why rope jumping has not spread widely is that_____.

A．it is believed to be boring and repetitive

B．it is too difficult for people to learn to jump

C．it benefits the cardiovascular system

D．it requires little equipment, time and space

The first sentence in Paragraph 3 implies that       in rope jumping .

A．there is only one proper way to follow

B．the usual way should not be used again

C．the easiest way is always the best one

D．there are different kinds of ways to follow

According to the researchers, jumping rope          .

A．only prepares the brain for learning

B．is suitable for students only

C．helps both brain hemispheres work together

D．can be dangerous for old people

What is the author’s attitude towards rope jumping?

A．He strongly argues against it.

B．He is sitting on the fence of it .

C．He is for it.

D．He knows little about it .

Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.
Tour 1  Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Tour 2  Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly controlled on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Tour 3 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Remember to book in advance.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Advice to be followed:
☆Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
☆Wear good walking shoes---no high heels.
☆Wear a hat for day walks.
☆Dress warmly for night walks.
☆Children must be with an adult.
☆Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
☆Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are so dangerous that you have to care.
Where are these tours likely to take place?

A．In a modern noisy city.	B．In a special kind of zoo
C．In a park in the mountains.	D．In three different countries.

On which trip is it possible for you to see animals that are active
at night but may sleep during the day?

A．Flashlight Adventure	B．Garland Valley.
C．Black Bear Count	D．None of the trips.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.

B．All three tours require booking in advance.

C．It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.

D．Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.

What is the best title for the passage?

A．Some Adventure Tours in America

B．Hunting around the Great Mountains

C．Interesting Tours in Different Parks

D．Discovery Tours in the Mountains

You probably know you should say "please" and "thank you" at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can't hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears. So even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 players, you shouldn't turn it up too high.
Take Them Off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 off and put it away. Libraries and schools don't allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don't have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it doesn't make sense(无意义） to listen on your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once in a while it's okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening on your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone.
It's Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.
The underlined word "volume" in Paragraph 2 probably means    "_________."

A．the type of music

B．the length of a song

C．the amount of a sound

D．the color of an MP3 player

We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music_________.

A．may annoy others	B．will make us tired
C．is bad for MP3 players	D．can hurt our ears

If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, _________.

A．the theatre won't allow it

B．we may miss part of the play

C．others won't hear the play well

D．the actors will get angry

The main idea of this passage is about _________.

A．music lovers	B．music manners
C．music players	D．MP3 earphones