第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题，每题2分，满分40分)

第一节：(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

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BEIJING-When Francesca Schiavone of Italy kissed the women’s singles trophy at Roland Garros last year, becoming the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title, Li Na, who was beaten by Schiavone in the fourth-round, said: "If she can do that, maybe I can do that too." So when Li took on Schiavone once again in the final at the French Open on Saturday, she simply would not let her golden opportunity slip away.

And she did it in the best possible way. Li hammered the defending champion 6-4, 7-6(0), bringing China and also Asia its first Grand Slam title.

After Schiavone sent a backhand long, Li screamed with delight and fell to the ground. Then she picked herself up, skipped towards the net, gave her opponent a big hug and then bashed in the passionate applause of the spectators at Court Philippe Chatrier.

"I was so happy when she hit the last ball out that I almost cried. I tried to control myself not to cry," Li said. "I have played professional tennis for 12 years and I am so happy that my efforts have paid off."

Sharpened by her pervious Grand Slam final experience - at the Australian Open where she lost to Belgian Kim Clijsters - Li displayed a kind of all-conquering maturity that helped her to catch up with Schiavone at 6-6 in the second set and force a tiebreak, which she went on to win 7-0.

"I was nervous but I didn't want to show my opponent. So I was cheating (faking) a little bit," Li said.

The 29-year-old Wuhan native paid special gratitude to her husband, Jiang Shan, who served as her coach before Denmark's Michael Mortensen joined her team in May.

"Although he (Jiang) is not my coach any more, I want to give many thanks to him. He always understands me and tolerates me ... Thanks for accompanying me all the time."

With the victory, Li will reach No 4 in the world, equaling the previous Asian record set by Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm in the early 1990s.

Her triumph is expected to provide a major push to a sport already rising fast in China. She said, “I hope after the young people in China looked at my successful match today they will want to do even better than me in the future.”

56.Why did Li Na lie on the ground when her opponent hit the last ball out?

A.Because Li Na was too disappointed.

B.Because Li Na was too excited.

C.Because Li Na was to catch the ball.

D.Because Li Na was hit by the ball.

57.Who was Li Na playing against in this French Open?

A.Kim Clijsters  B.Schiavone

C.Michael Mortensen D.Kimiko Date-Krumm

58.Which of the following is the most important in helping Li Na win this game?

A.Her previous strict training B.Her nervousness

C.Her all-conquering maturity D.Her husband’s coaching

59.Which word has the similar meaning with “triumph” in the last paragraph?

A.attempt B.error C.major D.success

B

Is education compulsory after age 16?

Under the present law, the school leaving age is 16. After 2013 the education leaving age will rise to 17. And from 2015 it will rise again, to 18.

The government is raising the leaving age because research shows that young people who carry on learning or training until the age of 18 earn more money, are likely to be healthier and less likely to be in trouble with the police.

So although at the moment your child can leave education once they’re 16, it’s worth thinking carefully about the benefits of carrying on.

What options are available after 16?

Education after16 doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to.

The main qualifications available are:

Diplomas: providing the background for a range of careers.

Vocational qualifications: for young people who already know what career they want to follow and need training for specific jobs.

A levels: offered as specific mainly academic subjects.

International Baccalaureate: offering a wider range of subjects than A levels

What financial help is available?

If your child continues in education after 16 and your household income is less than £30,810 a year, your child should be eligible for up to £30 a week to help with their costs. It won’t affect any benefits you get as an individual or as a family, and the money will be paid directly into your child’s bank account. This money is known as Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

60.What would be the best title for this text?

A.What education is waiting for you after the age of 16?

B.What should you choose for your future after the age of 16?

C.Who can you turn to when in difficulty after the age of 16?

D.What happens after the age of 16?

61.What does the author think of taking a training course?

A.It is not as worthwhile as staying at school full-tine.

B.It is better worthwhile than staying at school full-time.

C.It is as worthwhile as going to school or college.

D.It is better to take a training course and earn money at the same time.

62.The following are requirements for a family to apply for EMA, except           .

A.The child is over 16.

B.The child is in education.

C.The child is one of the top students

D.  The annual income is less that ￡30,810.

63.What kind of people is the passage intended for?

A. Children around the age of 16.

B. Parents whose children are about 16.

C. Teachers whose students are about 16.

D. Government officials whose job is about teenagers.