09届高考英语（阅读理解题）题库1阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。AThe British National Health Service (NHS) was set up in 1948 and was designed to provide equal basic health care, free of charge, for everybody in the country. Before this time health care had to be paid for by individuals.Nowadays central government is directly responsible for the NHS although it is administered by local health authorities. About 83 percent of the cost of the health service is paid for by general taxation and the rest is met from the National Insurance contributions paid by those in work. There are charges for prescription and dental care but many people, such as children, pregnant women, pensioners, and those on Income Support, are exempt from payment.Most people are registered with a local doctor (a GP, or General Practitioner) who is increasingly likely to be part of a health centre which serves the community. As the population of Britain gets older, the hospital service now treats more patients than before, although patients spend less time in hospital. NHS hospitalsmany of which were built in the nineteenth centuryprovide nearly half a million beds and have over 480, 000 medical staff. The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe although Britain actually spends less per person on health care than most of her European neighbours.During the 1980s there was considerable restructuring of the Health Service with an increased emphasis on managerial efficiency and the privatization of some services (for example, cleaning). At the end of the 1980s the government introduced proposals for further reform of the NHS, including allowing some hospitals to be self-governing, and encouraging GPs to compete for patients. Patients would be able to choose and change their family doctor more easily and GPs would have more financial responsibility. The political questions continue of how much money should be provided to support the NHS and where it should come from.56. We can know from the first paragraph that _.A. the original aim of the NHS was to provide equal basic health care for everybodyB. people didnt have to pay for health care since the NHS was set upC. patients were charged for receiving health care before 1948D. the NHS was an organization which gave free advice to villagers57. What do we know about the NHS?A. Its managed by the central government.B. Its cost is mainly paid for by the National Insurance contributions.C. It hires more people than any other unit in Europe.D. Fewer patients go to its hospitals than before because they spend less on health care.58. All the following statements about GPs are true except that they _.A. take care of the local peoples healthB. often take part in competitions to see who is the bestC. work under high pressure nowadaysD. have more responsibilities than before59. What does the underlined word “exempt” probably mean?A. sufferingB. different C. preventedD. free60. The biggest problem for the NHS is _.A. many hospitals are too old to be usedB. some services are in the charge of individualsC. more and more patients go to GPs for treatmentD. there is not enough money for further reformBPRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER WANTEDA well-known printing company, now well established in the UK and in the Far East, wishes to set up a manufacturing base in Europe. An experienced manager, responsible to the Production Director, is required to assist in setting up the department and will then take charge of the day-to-day work.The successful applicant will have had experience of modern methods and machines especially in the printing, multicolour work and finishing processes, he / she will have had at least three years experience in cost-effective management. A good working knowledge of English is essential.We offer excellent pay and prospects, with 4 weeks holiday a year plus public holidays, a company car, and a company pension scheme(养老金制度).Interviews will be arranged in the nearest city to applicants home. Write, with CV, to the Personnel Manager, Box 32507, Daily News, Kemsworth Street, Comston.United Kingdom SG186 37AH.ASSISTANT PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGERAn internationally recognized printing company is seeking to set up a manufacturing plant in Europe.We are appointing an assistant (male or female) to our Print Production Manager.The job-holder will carry out duties involving the buying of paper and of finishing equipment, will liaise (联络) with the supervisors of the various production lines, and will assist the Production Manager.At least three years experience on one or more lines as well as supervisory experience is needed.A working knowledge of English is required to communicate with colleagues in the UK.We offer excellent pay, prospects, holidays, pension scheme, sick pay, etc.Write to the Manager, Box 3526.Broad Street, Northby, Millshire BK 57PX.61. Both the printin