高考英语必备—高考英语阅读理解随堂练(十三).docVIP

2009年高考英语阅读理解随堂练（十三） A Invited by Mr. Ye Huixian, host of the well-received TV programme Stars Tonight, Miss Luo Lin, Miss Asia of 1991, appeared高考资源网 as the guest hostess on the Shanghai TV screen last Sunday. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m Born in Shanghai and taken to Hongkong when she was only six years old, Luo Lin has never dreamed of being Miss Asia. Her childhood dream was to be an air-hostess. Before she took part in the competition, she had been an air-hostess in Cathay Airline for seven years. However, it still took her three months to learn the art of walking on the stage, dancing, singing, making-up and other proper manners, designed by the Asia TV Station. Its really a hard job for me. I wont enter for such competition any more. Anyhow, I am quite lucky. I am also glad to have had more chance to work for the social welfare since I won the title. This time, in Shanghai, Id love to make a deep impression on my TV audience, said Luo Lin with a sweet smile. 1. Luo Lin became Miss Asia because she _____. A. was the most beautiful among the girls who took part in the competition B. beat all the other girls in the competition C. had always been lucky D. had been an air hostess 2. Which of the following is TRUE? w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m A. Luo Lin is a native of Shanghai. B. Luo Lin moved to Hongkong with her parents. C. Luo Lin won the title of Miss Asia in 1991. D. Asia TV Station helped Luo Lin to become Miss Asia. 3. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Luo Lin has hoped to make a name for herself since childhood. B. Luo Lin was deeply moved by her TV audience last Sunday. C. Luo Lins childhood dream has never been realized. D. Luo Lin is a warm-hearted girl. B Which is safer ── staying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working at the office? Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low. However, what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the la