考研英语阅读理解150篇1-2

时间：2007-09-23 来源：大学生考研网打印本文

Part B

Directions:

The following paragraphs are given in a wrong order for Questions 21-25, you are required to reorganize these paragraphs into a coherent article by choosing from the list A-G to fill in each numbered box. The first and the last paragraphs have been placed for you in Boxes. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)

［A］ If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help.

［B］ But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.

［C］ The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music center or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

［D］ A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

［E］ What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

［F］ A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

［G］ Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more imaginative could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglars dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.［526 words］

Order:F→21 →22 →23 →24 →25 →A

核心词汇

at your leisure 有空时，方便时例：Take the leaflets home and read them at your leisure.把这些宣传册拿回家，闲暇时慢慢看。

break in *① 强行闯入（以行窃）例：Burglars had broken in while we were away on holiday. 我们外出度假时, 小偷闯入屋内行窃。 ② to make a person or animal get used to a certain way of behavior or working使（人或动物）习惯于某种行为或工作，使驯服，训练成为例：Dont worry about doing the accounts，we'll break you in gently.别担心会计工作，我们会让你慢慢熟悉的。 ③ 打断，插嘴（后常跟介词on）例：Please don't break in on our conversation.请不要打断我们的谈话。

Double-check vi.&vt.复查，复核（以确认某事）；double可同名词、动词、形容词等词类构成复合词，表示"两倍的（地），双重的（地），重复的（地）"如：doubleact n.一起演出的两个演员，doublebook v. 重复预订（同一座位），doubledigit a. 两位数的

intruder n. *① 非法闯入者（常指小偷） ② sb. who is in a place where they are not wanted不请自来者例：an unwelcome intruder 不受欢迎的不速之客

on no account/not on any account 决不可以；切莫例：On no account should we cut down the outturn.我们决不可以把产量降低。/ Dont on any account leave the prisoner unguarded. 这个囚犯决不能没人看守。

sobering a. making you feel serious使觉得严肃的；使清醒的例：a sobering thought 严肃的思想 / The bad news had a sobering effect.这坏消息有令人头脑清醒的效果。

超纲词汇

aforementioned a.上述的，前述的

bogus a.假冒的，伪造的

deter a. 使不敢做，吓住，阻止，制止

patio a.（与房屋相连并铺有石头地面的、做户外歇息用的）露台，平台

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