2009年高考英语阅读理解随堂练(7)1.docVIP

2009年高考英语阅读理解随堂练（七） A 1. Summer came early to Middlesbrough yesterday, as temperatures shot up to 22°C (71°F), a record for March. But local NFU agent 高考资源网Jim Wilkes says it could be bad news for farmers. The crops will think its summer, he told our reporter, and start sprouting four weeks before time. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m 2. The death toll of the Burnside train crash rose to four yesterday when John Phillips, 32, of Petersville died in Wallsend Hospital. Another six people are still on the danger list. Mr Phillips, an electrical engineer leaves a wife and two children. 3. China and the United States reached an agreement on the protection of intellectual property rights yesterday, after strenuous marathon talks. The agreement is good news for all parties concerned. The Chinese Foreign Trade Minister described the agreement as a turning point in Sino-US trade relations that promises further progress in the future. The agreement will not only favourably impact trade relations between China and the United States, it may favourably influence the overall relations between the two countries. 1. What do you get to know from article I? A. It is as cold as usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased. B. It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased. C. It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried. D. It is colder than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried. 2. How many people have died in the train crash in article 2 ? A. Only John Phillips has died. B. Ten people have died in the crash, including John Phillips. C. Four people have died in the crash, including John Phillips. D. John Phillips, his wife and children all died in the crash. 3. Who are on the danger list? A. Petersville and Wallsend. B. an electrical engineer and John Phillips. C. John Phillips wife and two children. D. another six people who were on the train. 4. What agreement did China and the United States reach in arti