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第二部分 阅读理解(共25小题；每小题2分, 满分50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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had.
He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. Wilder was one of the first directors to do this. Between the middle l930s and the l980s, Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies. During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He won six of the Oscar awards. His movies have been seen by people around the world.
In l944, Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity. Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors. Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945. Ray Milland plays the part of an alcoholic writer in the movie. It shows that alcohol rules his life, yet he does not admit it. He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking.
In l950. Wilder made Sunset Boulevard. This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies. She plans to return to movies though facing many problems. In l954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilder, s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. It was The Seven Year hch. In. this movie, a married mail wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends. In l959, Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. It was Some Like It Hot. It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals. They decide to wear women, s clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women.
Wilder died in March, 2002. He was ninety—five. A current Hollywood producer said: "Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget. "
41. The text is mainly about .
A. the background of American movies
B. the development of American movies
C. Wilder, s attitude to American movies
D. Wilder, s achievements in American movies
42. What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2 ?
A. His unique style of making movies.
B. Sharp remarks on society in his movies.
C. More than twenty awards he received.
D. Almost fifty movies he produced himself.
43. Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?
A. Double Indemnity. B. Sunset Boulevard.
C. The Lost weekend. D. Some Like It Hot.
44. When was The Seven Year Itch made?
A. In l944. B. In l945. C. In l954. D. In l955.
45. The text is developed mainly .
A. by following time order B. by making comparisons
C. by analyzing exact data D. by giving instructions
B
Unemployment in the United States is still high at 6. 7 percent. But for job seekers, especially those with college educations, researchers say finding a job carl be as easy as logging on to a computer. It used to be that looking for a job meant hurrying around, knocking on doors and turning to ads. But that's changing, thanks to the Interact. A new report says, for college graduates, looking for a job is getting easier. More than 80 percent of the jobs are available online.
At the height of the depression(萧条), when U. S. unemployment peaked at 10 percent, just a little more than two million jobs were being posted each month. But as the recovery takes hold, the joh picture looks increasingly bright.
That's great news for Hamilton. Only once has he ever applied in person for a job at a shopping mall. He said, "I think my generation—the idea of going door to door, out knocking and saying, hey are you hiring? —like that—doesn't exist anymore…those days are gone, Just go online. , ,
Kim Dancy recently graduated with a master's degree in Public Policy. She found her dream job as an education policy researcher. But she says finding the perfect job online takes a lot of perseverance. He said, "It can be really frustrating and it takes a long time, but if you applied for enough positions and really do your homework you will get somewhere.
The report's findings suggest careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math provide the greatest opportunities, with salaries that range between $30 to $45 an hour. But for maximum income and satisfaction, workers must be prepared to move and change jobs at least every five years.
46. The highest unemployment rate in the depression in the U. S. was .
A. 10％ B. 6. 7％ C. 6％ D. 7％
47. In what way does Hamilton find his jobs in most cases?
A. Applying in person. B. Searching papers.
C. Turning to the Internet. D. Going door to door.
48. What can we learn from Dancy, s expefience?
A. Job applicants should do much housework.
B. Online job—hunting calls for perseverance.
C. Only online can an applicant find a job.
D. Finding a dream job is really exciting.
49. How can you get a high salary according to the text?
A. By hurrying around. B. By sticking to your work.
C. By surfing the Internet. D. By switching jobs regularly.
50. The best title of this text probably is .
A. Searching for jobs online B. College education online
C. Unemployment in the US D. Economic recovery in the US
