Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on
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Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal(人与人之间的) relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
Social support cushions(缓和) stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid, material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.
小题1:Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ________| A．make people live more easily | B．smooth away daily problems | | C．deal with life changes | D．cure types of illnesses |
小题2:The researches show that people"s physical and mental health _______| A．lies in the social medical care systems which support them | | B．has much to do with the amount of support they get from others | | C．depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles | | D．is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes |
小题3:Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of ________| A．instrumental support | B．informational support | | C．social companionship | D．the strengthening of self-respect |
小题4:What is the subject discussed in the text?| A．Effects of stressful condition. | B．Kinds of social support. | | C．Ways to deal with stress. | D．Interpersonal relationships. |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:D |
解析
试题分析：本文论述了人与人之间的关系很大程度上决定了我们的生活质量以及社会支持缓和压力的几种方式。
小题1:文章开篇第一句话the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships就点明了interpersonal relationship的重要性，它在很大程度上决定了我们生活的质量,故本题答案为A。
小题2:从文章第一段最后两句话the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely可得出答案。文章指出，在研究了包括从忧郁症到心脏病的大量病例后发现：社会支持的存在会帮助人们抵御疾病，而缺少社会支持的人的健康相比而言会差一点。因此，本题答案为B。
小题3:题干信息与第二段第三点 social companionship supportive内容匹配，即Taking part in free-time activities.... needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles,故选C。
小题4:从文章第一段第一句话the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal(人与人之间的) relationships中可以得出答案D。 |
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One school night this month I walked quietly up to Alexander, my 15-year-old son, and touched his cheek gently in a manner I hoped would seem casual．A year ago he would have ignored this disturbance but now he reacted impatiently and leaned back to his computer screen．
I made a mistake: breaking into my teenager"s personal space. “The average teenager has pretty strong feelings about his privacy," Lara Fox and her friend Hilary Frankel told me. Mr．Frankel and Mr．Fox, both 17, are the authors of Breaking the Code, a new book that seeks to bridge the generational divide between parents and adolescents．It is being promoted by its publisher as the first self-help guide by teenagers for their parents, a kind of "Kids Are From Mars, Parents Are From Venus" that explains the language and actions of teenagers．The girls dealt with issues including hanging out late, money, school pressures, smoking etc．
Personally, I welcome their opinions．The most common missteps in interacting with teenagers arise from the war between parents exercising their rights to know what goes on under their roof and teenagers firmly guarding their privacy．Teenagers can be quick to interpret their parents" remarks and respond with anger that masks their vulnerability （脆弱）. Ms Fox said, "What we want above all is your approval．Don"t forget, no matter how much we act as if we don"t care what you say, we believe the things you say about us．"
Nancy, a New York child-raising expert said she didn"t agree with everything the authors suggested but found their arguments reasonable．"When your kids are saying, " You don"t get it, and you never will, " there are lots of ways to respond so that they will listen and that is what the writers point out．"
" My parents helped me see that, " Mr．Fox told me, " even though they used to stay out late and ride their bicycles to school, times have changed and the way parents educate children is different．These days there is a major fear factor in bringing up kids．Parents worry about their child crossing the street．" The writers said they hoped simply to throw light on teenage thinking．
小题1:According to the two girls, teenagers nowadays are ____．| A．independent | B．intelligent | | C．inconsiderate | D．sensitive |
小题2:The underlined sentence "You don"t get it, and you never will" in the 4th paragraph implies that ____．| A．the teenagers don"t want/to admit their weakness | | B．the teenagers think that their parents will never understand them | | C．the parents do not necessarily force into the world of their children | | D．the generation gap cannot be shortened despite their parents" efforts |
小题3:It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that ____．| A．teenagers should guard their privacy | | B．Nancy totally agrees with the two girls" opinions | | C．parents are more concerned about children"s safety | | D．the two girls have obtained numerous support from the public |
小题4:Why does the author mention the book "Kids Are From Mars, Parents Are From Venus ?| A．It is one of the best-sellers | | B．It is also written by the two girls | | C．The two books have the similar theme | | D．The two books have different opinions |
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Springtime in Paris
Departures: May 5, 12, 19 and June 9
4 days for $129 per person
Paris in the Springtime was, is and always will be, something rather special. Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days? This attractive city has something to offer everyone and with prices at just $129. It"s great value too.
Your break begins with executive coach transfer (中转) from regional (各地的) pickup points and travel to Paris is via crosschannel ferry (渡船), arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private facilities in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and a restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the coach takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L"Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you will ever have heard of. You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends midafternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a ‘Paris By Night’ tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
Day three takes you to Montmartre, perhaps the most picturesque quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish, perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine, wander around the picturesque gardens or look through among the antique shops (古玩店). In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city, the splendid Patin. On the final day it"s back to the UK via channel ferry.
Included in the price of $129 per person：
* Return executive coach travel to Paris;
* Return ferry crossings；
* Three nights accommodation in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities；
* Continental breakfast during your stay；
* Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris By Day” and “Paris By Night”；
* Visit to Chateau of Versailles (admission not included)；
* Tour on Montmartre；
* Services of an experienced bilingual tour guide at all times.
小题1:This advertisement is mainly________.| A．to tell tourists the route to Paris | | B．to show the price of traveling to Paris | | C．to introduce the city of Paris | | D．to attract tourists to Paris |
小题2:During the stay in Paris, the tourists will________.| A．have a free time of half day | | B．have a “Paris By Night” on the first evening | | C．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together | | D．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris |
小题3:After paying $129，the tourists will have to pay ________ in Paris.| A．the continental breakfasts | | B．tour on Montmartre | | C．admission ticket to Chateau of Versailles | | D．services of a bilingual tour guide |
小题4:We learn from the text that________.| A．the tourists can telephone in Ibis without paying | | B．the tourists will see the Eiffel Tower on the third day | | C．Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris | | D．it will take you a long time to get to Montmartre from Paris |
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Must-Read about Notting Hill Carnival(狂欢节)
Route
The carnival procession itself begins at 9am on both Sunday and Monday. It starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. See our Notting Hill Carnival map for the full route.
Bus
While extra services will be in operation, no buses will enter the Carnival area from first thing Sunday morning until the first service on Tuesday morning. On both days bus services begin from Notting Hill Gate in the south and from Harrow Rd (close to Elgin Avenue) in the north.
Bike
Last year the nearest bike-parking stations – Chepstow Villas and Pembridge Road – were removed for Carnival, so don’t rely on being able to park your bike nearby this year.
Safety
Avoid carrying expensive items, such as jewellery and digital cameras. Take a bag with a secure zip to keep your more valuable possessions in and avoid putting your valuables in your back pocket.
Do tell police if you see an incident. Officers will be stationed throughout the Carnival area. Don’t try to walk against the flow of the crowd, as you won’t get far. Drink plenty of water on the day too, especially if the sun makes an appearance.
Children
Children’s Day on Sunday is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid-friendly floats(游行花车) create a fun atmosphere. Arrange meeting points in case you become separated. The smaller the buggy(婴儿车), the better. Ear defenders may be necessary for very young children.
小题1:Visitors are warned not to bike to the Carnival because _________.| A．there are an increasing number of bike thefts there | | B．there are no bike-parking stations nearby | | C．roads to the Carnival area are closed to bikes | | D．they will be charged with extra parking fees |
小题2:Visitors had better_________.| A．wear trousers without back pockets | | B．bring plenty of beer with them | | C．leave their valuables in the hotel | | D．walk along the flow of the crowd |
小题3:People who go to the carnival with children are advised_________.| A．to be there on Sunday | | B．to let their children go wherever they like | | C．to arrange a meeting time | | D．to bring ear defenders for each child. |
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Just outside the northern Italian town of Bra, there rises a church tower with a clock that is a half hour slow. Though not far from the industrial city of Turin, Bra smells of roses, and leisure(悠闲) is the law. It is both the home of an international movement that promotes slow food and one of Italian cities that have joined the slow cities. In Bra, population 27,866, the town fathers have declared that all small food shops be closed every Thursday and Sunday. They forbid cars in the town square. All fruits and vegetables served in local schools must be organic(有机的). And as the movement goes well, the slow concept gradually spreads across Europe.
The argument for a Slow Europe is not only that it is good, but also that it can work. The Slow City Movement, which started in 1999, has improved local economies(经济) by promoting local goods and tourism. Young Italians are moving from larger cities to Bra, where unemployment is only 5 percent, about half the nationwide rate. Slow food and wine festivals draw thousands of tourists every year. Shops are doing well, many with sales rising at a rate of 15% per year. “This is our answer to the world.” says Paolo Samrnini, the founder of Slow Cities.
France is in favor of slow economics. Most outsiders have long been doubtful of the French model: short hours and long vacations. Yet the French are more productive than those in the United States and Britain, and have been for years.
The mystery of French productivity has risen an Europewide debate about the advantages of working more slowly.
小题1:The church clock that is a half hour slow severs as a symbol of ________.| A．industrial development | B．slow movement | | C．global economy | D．city growth |
小题2:The low unemployment in Bra proves that ________.| A．the population is not large | | B．tourism brings great job chance | | C．the Slow City Movement is successful | | D．the slow concept works well only in its birth place |
小题3:It can be inferred from the passage that ________.| A．British workers work longer hours than the French | | B．French workers work longer hours than the Italians | | C．Italian workers are less productive than the Americans | | D．American workers are more productive than the British |
小题4:The increased French productivity tends to ________.| A．favor a fast life style | | B．throw doubt on slow economics | | C．encourage a slow economic growth | | D．confirm advantages of slow economics |
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Dear Reader，
Today I"m going to ask you to support Wikipedia with a donation. Sounds unusual: Why does one of the world"s five most popular websites ask for financial support from its users?
Wikipedia is built differently from almost every other top 50.We have a small number of paid staff, just twentythree. Wikipedia content is free to use by anyone for any purpose. Wikipedia is run by the nonprofit Wikipedia Foundation, which I founded in 2003.
Wikipedia"s driven by a global community (群体) of more than 150,000 volunteers, all devoted to sharing knowledge freely. More than 275 million people come to our website every month to access information, free of charge and free of advertising.
Your donation helps us in several ways. Most importantly, you will help us cover the increasing cost of managing global traffic to one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Funds also help us improve the software that runs Wikipedia, making it easier to search, easier to read, and easier to write for. We"re bent on growing the free knowledge movement worldwide, by employing new volunteers, and building strategic (战略的) partnerships with institutes of culture and learning.
Wikipedia is different. It"s the largest encyclopedia (百科全书) in history, all written by volunteers.
Like a national park or a school, we don"t believe advertising should have a place in Wikipedia. We want to keep it free and strong, but we need the support of thousands of people like you, for your donation will help keep Wikipedia free for the whole world.
Thank you!
Jimmy Wales
小题1:In the letter, Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikimedia Foundation tries to ________.| A．compare some top websites | | B．explain how Wikipedia works | | C．introduce a new website to the readers | | D．appeal to Wikipedia users to make donations |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about Wikipedia?| A．Due to its less popularity, Wikipedia is no longer attractive to advertising at all. | | B．Over 275 million people come to Wikipedia to access information for free weekly. | | C．Wikipedia, the world"s most popular website, is run by the Wikipedia Foundation. | | D．Unlike others, Wikipedia, the largest encyclopedia in history, is written by volunteers. |
小题3:From the letter we can know donations will help do the following for Wikipedia EXCEPT ________.| A．take on some new volunteers | | B．develop an effective new software | | C．access free knowledge more easily | | D．cover the increasing cost of management |
小题4:It can be inferred from the letter that ________.| A．Wikipedia aims to give free access to the sum of all human knowledge | | B．those donating to Wikipedia will be eventually employed as its volunteers | | C．most websites including Wikipedia rely on financial supports from its users | | D．supported by Wikipedia Foundation, Wikipedia wants to be free from advertisements |
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