Some people believe that international sport creates goodwill between the nation
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Some people believe that international sport creates goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together, they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: international competitions encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident including the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by incidents caused mainly by smaller national contests.
One country received its second-place medals with visible anger after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were sure that one of their goals should not have been disallowed and that their opponents’ victory was unfair. Their manager was in great anger when he said, “This wasn’t hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished.” The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension（停赛）of the team for at least three years.
Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals, or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much that encourages aggressive patriotism(爱国主义).
小题1:According to the author, recently the Olympic Games have ______.| A．created goodwill between the nations | | B．brought about only false national pride | | C．hardly showed any international friendship | | D．put an end to misunderstanding and hatred |
小题2:The underlined word “disallowed”(in Paragraph 2) means “______”.| A．permitted to pass | B．considered as reasonable | | C．won by the other side | D．refused to accept |
小题3:What did the manager mean by saying, “Hockey and the International Hockey Federation
are finished"?| A．His team would no longer take part in international games. | | B．Hockey and the Federation are both ruined by the unfair decisions. | | C．There should be no more Hockey matches organized by the Federation. | | D．The Federation should break up. |
小题4:The author gives the example in paragraph 2 to show ______.| A．how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games | | B．that sportsmen are often against the final decisions | | C．that competitiveness in the games discourages international friendship | | D．that unfair decisions are common in the Olympic Games |
小题5:What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?| A．The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved. | | B．Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games. | | C．A game should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game. | | D．More and more athletes will compete for their own honor. |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:A |
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小题1:根据" but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood.可知在最近几年的奥运会上，没有体现出体育鼓励国际间的手足情谊，故选C。
小题2:根据英语中的构词法，allow是允许，dis-是表示否定意义的前缀，disallowed，不允许，故选D。
小题3:根据They were sure that one of their goals should not have been disallowed and that their opponents’ victory was unfair.这段描述可知他们认为比赛结果不公平，故选B
小题4:根据There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood.这句可以看出，举这个例子主要是说明运动会上的竞赛阻碍了国际间的友谊，故选C
小题5:根据Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game这句可推断出奥运会机构必须要改进，故选A
点评：本文通过举例说明奥运会上的竞赛阻碍了国际间的友谊，所以提出奥运会机构必须要改革。本文比较简单，理解课文以后，不难选出正确答案。 |
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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet)--- A new hotel concept has been realized in a village in Northern Sweden, which aims to make the simple treehouse become a world-class destination for travellers. The Treehotel, located in a place called Harads, will consist of four rooms when it opens on July 17th: the Cabin, the Blue Cone, the Nest, and the Mirrorcube.
Two additional rooms are scheduled to open in October. The long term vision(想象) is even more expansive. “Our goal in five years is to have 24 rooms from 24 different architects,” says Treehotel co-founder Kent Lindvall.
The first six rooms were designed by five different architects. The Mirrorcube which stands four meters high and four meters wide, and the walls of which are made with a mirrored glass, has drawn widespread attention as it will be attached to a single tree. “It’s an interesting building. You can’t find anything else like this in the world today. It’s unique(独特的),” says Lindvall. “Everything will reflect in it---the trees, the birds, the clouds and the sun in the forest. So it could hardly be seen in the forest. This is untouched forest and we want to keep it the same way.”
Lindvall says the Treehotel’s vision proves a powerful draw, with enquiries(询问) coming in from far and wide. “I think what’s exciting here is that we’re just 60 km below the Arctic Circle. It means there’s a good possibility to have the northern lights in the winter and of course to have the midnight sun in the summer.”
The motto of the Treehotel is “Feel Free in a Tree” and expense will cost up to about $555.50 for two guests in the Cube, which is designed to hold up to four guests.
小题1:The underlined word “expansive” probably means _____. | A．costing a lot of money | | B．covering a large area | | C．requiring knowledge and skills | | D．increasing suddenly and rapidly |
小题2:According to the passage, the Mirrorcube is a unique building because _____. | A．everything can reflect in it | | B．it’s large with plenty of space | | C．there is a large mirror wall in it | | D．it has limited effect on local wildlife |
小题3:Which of the following statements is TRUE? | A．The Treehotel is ideally situated to enjoy the natural wonders. | | B．The Treehotel is a great base to explore the many local places of interest. | | C．Travellers can have a relaxed holiday at a reasonable price in the Treehotel. | | D．The six rooms of the Treehotel was separately designed by 6 different architects. |
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With only a click of the mouse, rumours（谣言）can be forwarded between microblogs（微博）very quickly. As an example, recently, sensitive netizens discovered that some photos displayed on microblogs describing Beijing’s June rainstorm had actually been fabricated.
Sina.com is one of the major Internet portals in China with hundreds and thousands of users, and a majority of celebrities and famous citizens have their microblog accounts on this portal. As recently as six months ago, the website decided to establish a specialized team to prove rumours and provide accurate information for its users. Tan Chao is in charge of the team.
“ Before I took the job, I usually couldn’t identify what information was real and what was fake. But during the process of identification, we discovered that a lot of information was false, including fake photos, fake news stories and rumours that had been spread through microblogs.”
It’s not just website portals which are taking on fact-checking responsibilities, but also a number of civic-minded netizens, who recently set up a Rumour Identification Federation on Sina.com’s microblog system to help netizens identify fake information online.
Dian Zizheng is the team leader of the federation. He says they’ve publicized more than 150 pieces which contradict rumours, which attracted more than 10 thousand visitors within two months.
“We live in an age of new media, so we can’t use the old methods to prove rumours. We can’t wait for the media to prove the facts with related administrative（行政） departments and then release a formal announcement. We can’t allow rumours to run wild and then deal with it, we need to fight rumours while they’re spreading. I think that this is the best way to deal with rumours nowadays.”
Some experts say this displays the advantages of the internet compared to other traditional media. The open platform allows information to be examined and clarified by netizens. But experts like Ding Wengguo,President of the Journalism and Communication College at the China University of Political Science and Law says this self-correction function of the Internet is still quite limited.
“It’s still quite different to tell which information is true in such an open environment by just reading a number of different opinions on the same issue. This is something which we need to pay attention to. If society is flooded with too much false information, and it’s allowed to spread in such a fast manner, then people will be suspicious（怀疑的） of all kinds of information including important information from authorities. It also worsens problems relating to social communications and mutual-understanding, which in turn harms society as a whole.”
Experts suggest that the government should react more quickly in the Internet age. Once a rumour begins to spread, administrative departments should make announcements as early as possible to drive away rumours before they lead to bad outcomes.
小题1:Sina.com decided to found a specialized team to __________.| A．prevent the spread of rumours on the Internet | | B．advance the development of microblog | | C．limit the number of microblog | | D．urge the government to react quickly to the rumours |
小题2:Which of the following is true according to the text?| A．All the rumours have been spread through microblog. | | B．Sina.com is the most popular internet portal in China. | | C．Traditional media don’t prove rumours to spread. | | D．The photos displayed on microblogs might have side effects. |
小题3:The underlined word “fabricated” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _________.| A．made up | B．dug out | C．got round | D．given away |
小题4: What is the best way to prove rumors on microblogs?| A．Shutting down the website immediately. | | B．Substituting the Internet for traditional media. | | C．Examining and checking while they are spreading . | | D．Making announcements after they are spread. |
小题5:The writer cited Ding Wenguo’s words in Paragraph 8 to________.| A．draw a conclusion | B．introduce a topic | | C．support an argument | D．describe a scene |
小题6:What’s the writer’s attitude towards the rumours from microblogs according to the passage?| A．Negative. | B．Sympathetic. | C．Supportive. | D．Changeable. |
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Group buying is one of the fastest growing trends in South Africa today. Industry leaders are confident the growth potential remains strong since group buying is location-specific. Start-up costs are low and profit room remains high, so many sites continue to receive invested money despite widespread criticism and Facebook’s decision to phase out of deal business due to privacy concerns.
In the early stages of all industries, some companied fail because they cannot compete with stronger companies in difficult economic conditions. To deal with difficult conditions, an alarming number of businesses are developing group buying websites in places like China and India, so the increase of group buying in South Africa is nothing more than a natural progression into the international mainstream.
The group buying concept is fairly new and consumers have accepted this concept because they can now make full use of the rich information available on the Internet. Group buying is convenient and easy so it works. Anyone can view a site, join a mailing list, subscribe to RSS or print out a coupon(优惠券). The current group buying structure offered by the industry leaders works although there are still challenges to overcome.
Perhaps, the future of group buying is tied to the joining together of social media and mobile devices. Mobile devices are with us wherever we go and almost everyone is using some type of social media site like Facebook or Twitter to stay informed. Using GPS and social media technology to provide real time location-specific promotions would be beneficial to every consumer looking for the best deals in town.
Pause for a moment and think about it! What is better than signing on to your phone while having fun in town and you receive a real time information that your favorite shop across the street is offering a killer dial?
The future of the group buying in South Africa is bright and we can expect to see more advanced approaches to this concept in the future. In addition to the technological advances consumers will see the range of promotions expand to include new products and services.
小题1:What does the underlined phrase “phase out of” mean in the passage?| A．Gradually stop | B．Gradually increase | C．Begin to develop | D．Continue to enlarge |
小题2:The author sets China and India as examples to show that .| A．China and India are powerful countries | | B．China and India are in difficult economic conditions | | C．group buying is successful worldwide | | D．group buying is an international trend |
小题3: Which of the following is true according to the passage?| A．People have accepted group buying because it’s a new concept | | B．Social media and mobile devices have been joined | | C．GPS and social media technology will be helpful in group buying | | D．Shops usually offer a killer deal when their customers are having fun |
小题4:The author’s attitude towards the future of group buying is .| A．pessimistic | B．optimistic | C．objective | D．subjective |
小题5:What does the passage mainly tell us?| A．The history of group buying | | B．Group buying in South Africa | | C．The feature of group buying | | D．The group buying concept |
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Do other countries’ students also have so much homework? What do they usually do in their free time? You may feel curious about them.
On April 8, a report came out on the lives of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.
Who studies hardest?
Chinese students spend the most time studying. Nearly half of Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework every day. That’s much more than students of the US (26.4%), Japan (8.2%) and South Korea (5.2%).
Who sleeps most often in class?
Japanese students fall asleep in class most often. About 45% of them said they sometimes doze offin class. In South Korea, it’s 32%; in the US, 21%; and 5% in China.
South Korean students don’t like taking notes. About 70% said they write down what the teacher says in class, many fewer than in Japan (93%), China (90%) and the US (89%).
Who is the most distracted (分心的)?
American students are the most active in class, but also the most distracted: 64.2% said they chat with friends in class; 46.9% said they eat snacks in class; and 38.9% said they send e-mails or read unrelated books in class.
What do they do after school?
In their spare time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students hang out with their friends. Most Japanese students do physical exercise. Most Korean students watch TV.
小题1:The report is about ___________.| A．the countries | B．the subjects | C．the students’ lives | D．the high schools |
小题2:What country isn’t mentioned in the report?| A．The US | B．South Korea | C．Japan | D．India |
小题3:__________ of the Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework.| A．26.4% | B．8.2% | C．5.2% | D．48.6% |
小题4: The phrase doze off means ___________.| A．be half asleep | B．get up | C．eat snacks | D．send emails |
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February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin"s background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player.
Lin"s enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin"s father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.
In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.
During Lin"s time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.
When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.
But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" (林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.
小题1:Which of the following is of little help in Lin’s success?| A．hisfather’sinfluence | B．hisdevotiontobasketball | | C．hisyearsofhardwork | D．hisgraduationfromHarvardUniversity |
小题2: What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?| A．arose | B．disappeared | C．grew | D．remained |
小题3: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.
B. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.
C. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.
D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.
小题4: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Lin didn’t have a smooth road in NBA.
B. Lin got an easy entry into NBA.
C. Lin didn’t show his basketball talents in Harvard University.
D. NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University. |
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