阅读理解训练题（六十三）A In Kansas at the turn of the century, Edwin and Amy Earhar doted on （溺爱）their active daughters, Amelia and Muriel. Edwin gave the girls footballs and rifles, while Amy shocked the community by dressing them in gym suits instead of skirts. Edwins job caused the family to move from town to town, and the girls interest in rough sports and shooting rats raised eyebrows wherever they went. Amelias parents did not pressure her to reform as she grew older, even when she dabbled（轻率地对待） in the domains of science and automobile mechanics. But in 1920, when she went aloft（在空中） at an air show and returned home determined to learn how to fly, even her liberal Parents hesitated. They soon gave in, however, and within months Amelia was flying a Kinner Airster her mother helped her buy. 56. According to the passage, Edwin gave the girls which of the following items? A. An airplane B. Footballs C. An automobile D. Gym suits 57. It may be inferred from the passage that, at the turn of the century, it was LEAST common for girls to_. A. wear skirts B. have doting parents C. move from town to town D. play with rifles 58. In what way did Amelias mother help Amelia in her career? A. By helping her to buy a plane B. by taking her to an air show C. By pressuring her to become a pilot D. By giving her flying lessonsBDecades before the American Revolution of 1776, Jesse Fish, a native New Yorker, retreated to an Island off St. Augustine, Florida, to escape an unpleasant family situation. In time he became Floridas first orange baron(巨商) and his oranges were in great demand in London throughout the 1770s. The English found them juicy and sweet and preferred them to other varieties, even though they had thin skins and were hard to peel.There would probably have been other successful commercial growers before Fish if Florida had not been under Spanish rule for some two hundred years. Columbus first brought seeds for citrus（柑桔）trees to the New World and planted them in the Antilles. But most likely it was Pone de Leon who introduced oranges to the North American continent when he discovered Florida in 1513. For a time, each Spanish sailor on a ship bound for America was required by law to carry one hundred seeds with him. Later because seeds tended to dry out, all Spanish ships were required to carry young orange trees. The Spaniards planted citrus trees only for medicinal purposes, however. They saw no need to start commercial groves(园林) because oranges were so abundant in Spain.59.What is the main topic of the passage?A.The role of Florida in the American Revolution.B.The discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513.C.The history of the cultivation of oranges in Florida.D.The popularity of Florida oranges in London in the 1770s.60.Jesse Fish went to Florida to _.A.grow oranges commercially B.buy an island off St. AugustineC.get away from his family D.work for the British government61.Londoners liked the oranges grown by Jesse Fish because they_A.had a lot of juiceB.were not too sweetC.were not hard to peelD.had thin skins62.According to the passage, Spanish vessels began to bring orange tree seedlings to North America when _.A.the United States agricultural laws were revisedB.ambitious sailors began to transport seeds secretlyC.doctors reported a lack of medical suppliesD.authorities realized that seeds did not travel well63.According to the passage Florida oranges were valued by the Spanish primarily _.A.as a medium of exchange B.for their unusual seedsC.for their medical use D.as a source of food for sailorsCA multinational (跨国的) company engaged in real estate with its headquarters in New York is urgently looking for an Executive Secretary reporting to the Business Development Director.Applicants should have a pleasant appearance, mature and tactful(机敏的) personality ,and be able to organize work efficiently under pressure. There should be at least 3 years secretarial experience working at directors level. Good shorthand skills, and a very high standard of both written and spoken English are required. A command of Putonghua and good computer skills will be an advantage.The successful applicant will be offered an attractive benefits package, along with the potential of highly rewarding career progression in the expanding operations. Individuals currently earning less than $ 1,500 p.m. are not likely to be considered for interview. Please apply with full resume, a recent photo, expected salary and contact phone number to Box 8197 SCM Post.64.Which of the following is not a requirement for the job advertised?A.At least 3 years experience as a secretary.B.A basic command of written and spoken English.C.Experience in real estate. D.Good skills in taking quick notes.65