Brian knew he had been drinking more and more, but he was convinced that he"d re
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Brian knew he had been drinking more and more, but he was convinced that he"d return to more moderate drinking when he wasn"t so pressured at work, and that "a few too many drinks now and then" wasn"t a major problem.
"My wife and father were on me to stop drinking, but you know how critical and protective family can be," said Brian. "So I blew them off."
It wasn"t until his friend Jack spoke up that Brian started to think differently. "That really hit home, because I wouldn’t expect a friend to confront me with something that personal unless it was very important," said Brian. "Jack said he was really concerned about me. He pointed out that my personality changed after I had a few beers--that I became belligerent(寻衅的). For a normally easy-going guy, that was a dramatic change in behavior."
Jack could see that Brian"s numerous drinking binges(放纵) were causing problems. Brian was frequently calling into work sick and falling behind in his work, and his marriage was seriously on the ropes. Brian was teetering(摇摇欲坠) on the edge of disaster. "I didn"t want to see a good life and a good friendship ruined," said Jack, "so I approached Brian, shared my honest observations with him, and suggested that he seek help."
After a couple days of soul searching, though still reluctant, Brian took Jack"s suggestion and was assessed by an addiction professional. The expert recommended that Brian check into a treatment center, and one day later Brian did so.
Many people fear taking the path that Jack took. Speaking up to a friend who may have a problem with alcohol or other drugs can be a tricky undertaking.
Yet it"s true that a concerned friend can do a lot. Most people don"t recognize they have a substance abuse problem and most don"t seek help for a problem until someone close to them intervenes(干预).
1.What happened to Brian according to the passage?
A. He suffered from an illness called alcohol addiction.
B. He changed so much that he was deserted by his family.
C. He became morally corrupted drinking too much all day.
D. He drank a little more than normal to escape the pressure.
2.What does “that” in the 3rd paragraph refer to?
A. Brian’s drinking binges. B. Jack’s talk with Brian.
C. Wife and father’s intervention. D. Brian’s different thoughts.
3. Brian could accept Jack’s suggestions mainly because ____________.
A. he found his friend was very critical and protective
B. Jack’s suggestions were professional and persuasive
C. Jack and Brian’s family had different opinions
D. he knew his friend wouldn’t easily intervene his personal affair
4. Brian’s alcohol abuse brought him many problems EXCEPT ____________.
A. his refusal to listen to his family B. his bad temper and aggressiveness
C. his failure to do his work well D. his marriage problems
5. The writer narrates Brian’s story in order to ____________.
A. tell us the bad results of alcohol addiction
B. warn us not to fall into the habit of drinking
C. show friends have real power to intervene
D. prove a friend in need is a friend indeed |
答案
小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:A
小题5:C |
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以下是一些旅游项目的简介：A．Sea kayaking in Turkey
Enjoy beautiful scenery on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. The water is clear and calm with temperatures of 25º–28º in July and August. You don’t need any previous kayaking experience to enjoy this trip. However, you do need to be quite fit, as you will be on the water for 4~6 hours a day. | B．Diving holidays in Kenya
Experience diving and sailing in the Indian Ocean in March and April. Enjoy warm, clear water and white, sandy beaches. Spend all of your stay on one of our yachts (游艇) with first-class service and excellent food. Explore remote and unspoilt reefs, and see a wonderful range of underwater sea life. | C．Swimming with dolphins in The Azores Islands, Portugal
Would you like to discover the underwater world of the dolphin? Join us in July or August in the clear waters around the Azores. You will receive training from expert guides to gain confidence in the water with the animals. We often see eight different species of dolphin during our trips. | | D．Gulfoss Waterfall in Iceland |
Come to Iceland in summer to see the biggest waterfall in Europe. Gulfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’ is a truly spectacular sight. The water from the River Hvítá and water from glaciers come together and fall 32m in two stages. You can follow a path quite close to the falls, which provides wonderful opportunities for photos and videos. Warm clothing is essential.
E. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Set in a National Park, the lakes are Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction. The beauty of the region comes from the 16 lakes, waterfalls, and areas of woodland, where deer, wolves and bears can be found. The park is open all year. There are several walks for all levels of fitness. You can also see the park by boat or bus.
F. Lake Balaton, Hungary
If you enjoy nature, you will love Lake Balaton. Much of the area around the lake is part of a protected National Park. We have expert guides with knowledge of local plants and animals. That will take you on long walks around the park. The marsh area of the lake is home to a wide number of bird species.
以下是五个人的旅游爱好，请匹配每个人拟选择的旅游项目：
56. Jonny is crazy about plants and animals in different parts of the world. He travels a lot and each summer he goes to a different place to learn about the local plants and wildlife.
57. Leo and his family have already done different water sports in Europe and so want to travel further abroad. They would like to try a new sport and they don’t mind working hard. They are not free to travel until the summer.
58. Ellen enjoys being near water but she doesn’t want to do any water sports and she doesn’t like the cold. Walking long distances is rather difficult for her, but she likes being outside and seeing wildlife. She has already been to Hungary. She can travel at any time between November and January.
59. Amy and Eric are retired but they are still very active. They enjoy walking and looking at scenery. They would like to go somewhere cool this summer where Amy can take a lot of photos.
60. Will is a student of marine biology. He is also a very good swimmer and an experienced diver. He’s looking for a summer holiday where he can learn about animals and help people. He wants to stay in Europe. |
Want to find a job ? Now read the following advertisements .
FAIRMONT HOTEL
Five waiters and Ten Waitresses
—Age under 22
—At least high school graduate
—Gook—looking ; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65
—Those knowing foreign languages favoured
—Paid 1,600—2,200 dollars per month
One secretary
—Aged under 30
—Female fovoured
—Good at writing and skilled at computer
If interested , call 465-4768 or write to :
Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel
Mr. Jack Hundris
567 Wood Street , Sand Markers , 78003
Fax：6954828
WILSON BOOKSTORE
Accountant
—Aged between 25 and 40
—With an experience of at least two years
—With a degree and an accountant certificate (证书)
—Paid 3,000—4,000 dollars monthly
—With a practical knowledge of computer
Salesclerk
—Basic education of 12 years or more
—Good at computer
—Paid 1,800—2,400 dollars monthly
Tel：447-4398
Fax：3485269
1．If you don’t know how to use a computer , you can jut apply for the position as .
A．a secretary B．a waiter or waitress
C．an accountant D．a salesclerk
2．If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore , you have to satisfy the following conditions except .
A．being a woman B．knowing well how to use a computer
C．having been an accountant D．having an accountant certificate
3．If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel , you .
A．have to be a woman and know foreign languages B．should be a university graduate
C．have to be taller than 1.72 meters
D．should be younger than 30 years old
4．From the ads we can conclude that .
A．you’ll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel
B．all the jobs offered require experience
C．the better education you’ve received the more money you’ll make
D．if you want to be an accountant , you may call 465—4768 |
“Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence . When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s email, I laughed . I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish .
Obviously , it is a word-by-world literal translation of the Chinese greetings with a ruled English grammar and structure ! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting , I was too thrilled to believe her . Her words could not convince me at all . So I did a research on google .com . To my surprise , there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “ Long time no see.” This sentence has been widely used in emails , letters , newspapers, movies , books , or any other possible place . Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily . Ironically , if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word , the soft-ware will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected .
Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence . Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies . In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a world-wide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens . Detective Chan likes to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius . “Long time no see” was his trademark . Soon after Charlie Chan , “Long time no see” became a popular phrase in the real world with thanks to the popularity of these movies .
Some scholars refer America as a huge pot of stew (染缸). All kinds of culture are mixed in the stew together , and they change the color and taste of each other . American Chinese , though a minority ethnic group in the United States , is also contributing some changes to the stew !Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed stew .
You can have some other examples than adoptions from Chinese , such as pizza from Italian , susi from Japanese , and déjá vu from French etc . There is a long list ! Americans do not just simply borrow something from others . They will modify it and make it their own , so you would not be surprised to find a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant , or to buy a bottle of iced Chinese green tea with honey in a grocery store . Since Americans appreciate Chinese culture more and more nowadays , I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future . In this way the American stew keeps adding richness and flavor .
1．The writer himself felt surprised at .
A．reading “Long time no see”
B．knowing the expression is standard American English
C．seeing the literal translation of the expression
D．finding out Americans use the expression every day
2．According to the passage , it can be inferred that . A．Charlie Chan made the phrase “Long time no see”
B．Americans prefer informal languages to those which go with grammar and structure
completely
C．the huge pot of stew can change every kind of culture
D．Language in Microsoft system is ruled by grammar and structure
3．The main idea of the last paragraph is that .
A．some other examples are introduced into English
B．you’ll be surprised to find a tofu in a restaurant in America
C．there used to be iced Chinese green tea with honey in a grocery store
D．American English are enriched from different cultures
4．Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
A．Informal language sometimes doesn’t go with grammar and structure .
B．It was Hollywood that made “Long time no see” popular .
C．”Long time no see” has been used in at most two media mentioned in the passage .
D．There are four languages mentioned to be adopted in the American stew . |
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以下是Knox 大学所提供的一些课程：
A．German 202
| B．Modern European History
| C．Business
management
*Intermediate language program
* 5 nights (Tue-Sat)
*Class Time: 7:30-9:30pm
*Covers both language and also provides introduction to German culture.
*German 101 is required for admission
*Cost: $1,100
*non-academic introduction to European history
*3 nights per week (Mon-Wed)
*Class Time:
5:30pm-8:30pm
*Focuses on historic sites of Europe along with basic introduction to German and French languages
*Cost: $900
*Business skills program
*5 nights per week (Tue-Sat)
* Class Time:
8:30pm-11:30pm
*Learn all you need to know to run your own business. Course ideal for a current business owner or someone thinking about starting their own business
*Cost $1,600 | | D．Human Resources 101 |
|
| E. Introductory
Economics
|
| F. Japanese
| *Introduction to HR management
*5 days/night a week (Tue-Sat)
* Class Time:
9:30am–12:30pm OR 6:30pm- 9:30pm
*provides practical guidance to improve your ability to handle your employees; includes negotiation and conflict settlement
*Cost: $1,200
|
| *covers the basics required for senior high school and first year university economics study
*Twice weekly (Mon & Thu)
* Class Time:
8:30pm-9:30pm
*Text books included in course fee. Recognized by all major national universities
*Cost: $600
|
| *introductory course to Japanese language
*5 nights (Mon- Fri) a week
* Class Time:
7:30pm to 10:30pm
*recognized by all national universities for admission into second year Japanese courses
*Cost: $1,7 00
|
以下是拟选择课程的一些学生，请匹配人物与他们所相适应的课程。
56. Jason Smith － graduated from high school last year and is now working as a sales assistant in a supermarket. Wants to get promoted but he needs to have better skills at managing people to achieve this. He works from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday to Fridays.
57. Julie Bender － is planning to travel to Europe next year and is interested in finding out more about some of the places she is planning to visit or learning a European language. Prefer to study after she finishes work at 6pm rather than on weekends.
58. Hymen Nerdstrom － a senior high school student who wants a course that will help improve at least one of his weakest subjects, modern history and economics. Finishes school each weekday at 5pm. every Tuesday and Thursday evening has football practice until 7pm.
59. Ron Woods － works in a music shop Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. He is interested in studying a course that will give him the skill to successfully run his own business. He also plays in a band every Sunday night which he must attend.
60. Jill Seawood － left school without graduating 5 years ago, but is now interested in continuing her education. She is interested in history and languages and wants a course that will not only help her learn more about either topic but will also help her to get accepted into university. |
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首先，请阅读下列部门介绍。
Student Service Centre
The staff members are available to consult on career choice and applications for higher education.
Room Number:113
Tel: 8072 9771
Accommodation office
Mrs. J Marble is available each afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 pm to assist students with problems relating to housing.
Room Number: 114
Tel: 8072 9772
Medical Room
Mrs. J Wright, the college nurse, is available each morning from 9:30 to 12:00 am. The college doctor is in attendance on Wednesday morning.
Room Number: 115
Tel: 8072 9773
Sports Office
Mrs. B Marie can provide information about sporting and keep-fit activities from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the afternoon.
Room Number: 207
Tel: 8072 9774
Food Service
Mr. G Nunn is the manager and will do his best to help if you require a special diet on condition that you have already paid the tuition.
Room Number: 222
Tel: 8072 9775
Self Access Language Learning Centre
Students can attend a drop-in basis from 9:00 to 4:15 pm to improve your ability of listening and speaking.
Room Number: 203
Tel: 8072 9776
请阅读以下相关学生的信息，然后匹配他/她拟联系的部门：
56. Tom is a freshman. He is too busy to take exercise and becomes too fat. He needs to take some action not to be so fat.
57. Jim is to finish his study in college. He is considering whether to go to work or go on further study. He needs some help about it.
58. Lily is going to finish her study in college and has an interview for a job in an
export company of which the manager told him to improve his expression in English.
59. Li Lei can eat as much as he can, but he feels exhausted all the time. He doesn’t know why. He needs some help.
60. Lucy has been in the college for two months when she suddenly falls ill. The doctor asks her only to have some liquid food. She needs some help from a particular department. |
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