阅读理解。     What exactly is a lie? Is it anything we say which we know is untrue?

阅读理解。     What exactly is a lie? Is it anything we say which we know is untrue?

题型:0110 期中题难度:来源:
阅读理解。     What exactly is a lie? Is it anything we say which we know is untrue? Or is it something more than that?
For example, suppose a friend wants to borrow some money from you. You say "I wish I could help you,
but I am short of money myself." In fact, you are not short of money but your friend is in the habit of not
paying his debts and you don"t want to hurt his feelings by reminding him of this. Is this really a lie?
     Professor Jerald Jellison of the University of southern California has made a scientific study of lying.
According to him, women are better liars than men, particularly when telling a "white lie", such as when a
woman at a party tells another woman that she likes her dress when she really thinks it"s terrible. However,
this is only one side of the story. Other researchers say that men are more likely to tell more serious lies,
such as making a promise that they have no intention of carrying out. This is the kind of lie politicians and
businessmen are supposed to be particularly skilled at: the lie from which the liar hopes to profit or gain in
some way.
     Research has been done into the way people"s behavior changes in a number of small, unimportant ways
when they lie. It has been found that if they are sitting down at the time, they tend to move about in their
chairs more than usual. To the trained observer they are saying "I wish I were somewhere else now". They
also tend to touch certain parts of the face, particularly the nose. One explanation of this may be that lying
causes a slight increase in blood pressure. The tip of the nose is very sensitive to changes and the increased
pressure makes it itch.
     Another gesture that gives liars away is what the writer Decmond Morris in his book Man Watching
calls the "mouth cover". He says that there are several typical forms of this,such as covering part of the
mouth with the fingers, touching the upper lip or putting a finger of the hand at one side off the mouth. Such
a gesture can be understood as an unconscious (未察觉的) attempt on the part of the liar to stop himself from
lying. 
    Of course, such gestures as rubbing the nose or covering the mouth, moving about in a chair can not be
taken as proof that the speaker is lying. They simply tend to happen more often in this situation. It is one
gesture alone that gives the liar away but a whole number of things, and in particular the context (上下文)
which the lie is told. 1. According to the passage, a white lie seems to be a lie _____. [     ]
A. that other people believe
B. that other people don"t believe
C. told in order not to hurt someone"s feelings
D. told in order to take advantage of someone 2. Research suggests that women _____. [     ]
A. are better at telling less serious lies than men
B. generally lie for more than men do
C. often make promises they intend to break
D. lie at parties more often than men do 3. Researchers find that when a person tells lies _____. [     ]
A. his blood pressure increases measurably
B. he looks very serious
C. he is likely to make some small changes in his behavior
D. he uses his unconscious mind 4. The writer of the passage _____. [     ]
A. hates lying
B. enjoys lying
C. often tells a lie
D. tries to study about lying 5. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a sign of lying? [     ]
A. Touching one"s ears
B. Rubbing the nose
C. Moving in a chair
D. Covering the mouth
答案
1-5: C A C D A
举一反三
阅读理解。    Many Chinese students who have learnt English for more than ten years are still unable to speak English
very well when they meet a foreigner. They seem to have mastered the basic language structure (结构), but
a conversation in English will make them feel uneasy. They are afraid that other people might find out their
mistakes.
    It"s uncommon that many students who are bad speakers of English can write English perfectly. This
proves that they are unable to organize their idea in English. The center of the problem is that they lack
practice and confidence (自信).
    Why should you be afraid? Do you fear those foreigners with whom you are speaking? Don"t be shy, they
will not laugh at you just for a little mistake you make. The best way to get rid of trouble is to learn to speak
by speaking more. I am sure that constant practice will help you succeed. 1. What"s the best topic for the passage? [     ]
A. How to Speak to Foreigners
B. How to Study English Well
C. How to Organize the Idea in English
D. Practice Speaking English All the Time 2. Many Chinese students can write English very well, but they cannot speak English fluently because _____. [     ]
A. they seldom meet foreigners
B. they seldom practice speaking English
C. they had no chance to speak English
D. they think it"s enough to master the basic language structure only 3. So many Chinese students are afraid to speak to foreigners because _____. [     ]
A. they are afraid they can"t understand foreigners
B. they don"t think their English is poor
C. they worry about making mistakes in their speaking
D. they didn"t like speaking to foreigners 4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? [     ]
A. We can speak English fluently by doing more speaking.
B. If you can write English perfectly, you are able to organize your idea in English.
C. If you can write good English composition, you can speak English very well.
D. Any Chinese students can"t speak English fluently because they are afraid of making mistakes. 5. In the last paragraph, the expression "get rid of" means _____. [     ]
A. throw away
B. free oneself from
C. give up
D. do with
题型:0110 期中题难度:| 查看答案
任务型阅读。请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填人最恰当的单词。
注意:每空格1个单词。     Quality after-school programs are designed to improve academic performance, decrease youth crimes and
other high-risk behaviors, and help young people grow into healthy, successful adults.
    The effect of quality after-school programs on academic performance is clear. Studies show that students
who take part in such programs show better work habits, higher rates of homework completion, improved
grades, and higher scores on achievement tests. They also have fewer absences and are less likely to blame.
After-school programs also influence high-risk teen behavior. Various studies show decreased rates of crime,
drug-taking, and teen sex among youth who join in well-run after-school programs when compared to similar
youth who do not. Finally, after-school programs play an important role in supporting different kinds of fields
of development: physical development, mental development and social development. Thus, one can safely say
that after-school programming is an effective method to help young people become contributing members of
society.
    Although there is enough proof from both small and large assessments that after-school programs can make
a positive difference, it is important to note that not all programs are equal. First, dosage matters-young people
who attend the most hours over the most years benefit more than members who attend less often or over a
shorter period of time. Next, after-school programs make a bigger difference for those students who need
help most and have the fewest choices. Finally, program qualities matter. After-school programs work best
when they create unique opportunities for youth. They should provide opportunities, skill building meaningful
involvement, expression, suggestion, service, and work. Staff characteristics make an important difference in
the quality of a program. The adults should treat youth as partners, create safe and fair environment,
encourage personalized involvement, and actively create learning opportunities. In short, although after-school
programs have a promising future, how they are designed and run matters. Title: Quality After-school Programs
题型:0110 期中题难度:| 查看答案
阅读理解。    Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries often speak English well but usually write
poorly, because they make many mistakes.
    The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every
new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language
dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of
English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has
many translations in English.
    The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000
words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea
and understand new words from the context (上下文). Then they read again and use the dictionary to look
up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not
sure how to spell a word, or divide it into syllables (音节), they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think
a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check these in a dictionary. 1. The writer thinks that _____. [     ]
A. choose a good dictionary, and you"ll be successful in learning English
B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English
C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries properly
D. using dictionaries very often can"t help to improve writing 2. When does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary in the reading? [     ]
A. After the first reading
B. At the end of the reading
C. During the first reading
D. At the beginning of the reading 3. This passage mainly tells us _____. [     ]
A. that students shouldn"t use small two-language dictionaries
B. that the small two-language dictionaries are very useful
C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries
D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it 4. Which is not mentioned in this passage? [     ]
A. How to make good use of a dictionary.
B. How to improve spoken English.
C. When to use a dictionary.
D. How to practise reading fast.
题型:0114 期中题难度:| 查看答案
阅读理解。      Every student wants to learn English well, but how can we learn it well? It"s a good topic for English
learners. Here are some good methods, which can help you improve your English quickly.
     First of all, you must have correct attitude. Please love English, not hate it. And you don"t feel shy when
you say or speak English. Remember one sentence: Put your face in your pocket.
     Secondly, I think grammar rules, new words and phrases are important, but they are not enough. For
example, some people are quite good at grammar and learned a lot of English words and phrases. But they
can"t speak English when they meet foreign friends.
     The most effective (有效的) way to learn English well is to often use English. Don"t be afraid and don"t
laugh at others. We"d better listen, speak, read and write more. You can go to English corner, talk with
foreigners or talk with your friends. If you have time, listen to the radio or English program. Listening to this
good material can help you improve your listening and understanding. And then, you can read English books,
newspapers or novels. They are wonderful. You can use the internet, chat with net-friends or write E-mails,
dairies …Through these ways, you can get more for your English.
     English isn"t so difficult that we can"t learn it well. As long as we set our mind to learn English well, I"m
sure everyone will be successful. 1. The underlined sentence "Put your face in your pocket." suggests that _____. [     ]
A. you should love English
B. you should not let others recognize your face
C. you should try not to make mistakes when speaking English
D. You should not feel shy when using English 2. In the writer"s opinion, _____. [     ]
A. English learners should not spend time on grammar rules, new words and phrases
B. Grammar rules, new words and phrases are the most important thing for an English learner
C. If you are good at grammar, your spoken English will be bad
D. Learning grammar rules, new words and phrases is only part of English learning 3. The writer gives the following tips EXCEPT _____. [     ]
A. go to English corner
B. communicate with people in English
C. travel in English-speaking countries
D. write English diaries 4. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?[     ]
A. How to learn English well
B. English isn"t difficult
C. Use English often in your life
D. Grammar learning is not enough
题型:浙江省期中题难度:| 查看答案
阅读理解。    Every year landslides (山崩) cause 25 to 50 deaths and $2 billion in damage in the United States. And in
December, a single event killed more than 2000 people in the Philippines. Sending workers to stabilize (加固)
mountainsides using steel bars (钢筋) can help a lot, but it introduces new difficulties because of dust and
loosen heavy, dangerous debris (岩屑) from the work. "It"s a quite dangerous job," says Giorgio Pezzuto of
D" Appolonia, working with eight other companies. Now there may be an answer: a three-ton robot called
Roboclimber.
    "The idea is to operate a machine far away that can do the stabilizing job without a human being near,"
says Pezzuto, manager for the project, which is supported by a European organization. Engineers say that
the machine will be faster and cheaper than manual labor (人工). The robot, a large radio-controlled four-
legged spider, has cost at least $2 million so far. It should be able to climb mountainsides, drill (钻) holes
and insert (插入) steel bars there. Testing should begin in May. 1. The underlined word "event" refers to _____. [     ]
A. earthquake
B. debris
C. dust
D. landslide 2. The purpose in writing this text is _____. [     ]
A. to tell people how serious the damage caused by landslides is
B. to tell people that sending workers to stabilize mountainsides is a dangerous job
C. to show people how to use a new robot
D. to introduce a new robot that can be used to stabilize mountainsides 3. What does the robot look like? [     ]
A. human being
B. spider
C. steel bar
D. a drill 4. The biggest advantage of this product is that _____. [     ]
A. it will be faster and cheaper than manual labor
B. it can climb mountainsides, drill holes and insert steel bars there
C. it can do the stabilizing job without human beings near
D. it is like a spider
题型:浙江省期中题难度:| 查看答案
最新试题
热门考点

超级试练试题库

© 2017-2019 超级试练试题库,All Rights Reserved.