Do you think that a universal language will emerge within the next century? Engl

Do you think that a universal language will emerge within the next century? Engl

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Do you think that a universal language will emerge within the next century? English is   51  the lingua franca in many parts of the world, and is the best language currently to know   52  business and science,   53  I don’t think English will   54  become a universal language. I think that if a language becomes the world language, it should be an artificial one.   55 , it might seem to many as an effort to   56  a certain cultural group. The   57  with a universal language is how to   58  it, and how to get the governments of the world to agree   59  its implementation.
If this were to happen, the international language would be the   60  second language of all countries, and legally it would still play second fiddle to the current language of that country. It could allow different tribes in Africa to communicate, or   61  communication between small villages in India that each speaks different languages. Not to   62  it would mean that one would only have to learn two languages no matter   63  in the world he travels.
What   64  specifics—what writing   65  should it use? Where should its words come from? Should the language be highly inflected or very analytical? And furthermore, how will the language be established?
小题1:
A.preciouslyB.uncertainlyC.indefinitelyD.currently
小题2:
A.forB.underC.overD.in
小题3:
A.soB.moreoverC.butD.therefore
小题4:
A.evenB.hardlyC.stillD.ever
小题5:
A.OtherwiseB.MeanwhileC.NeverthelessD.So
小题6:
A.promoteB.exceedC.conductD.predict
小题7:
A.problemB.impactC.benefitD.result
小题8:
A.setB.buildC.rankD.publish
小题9:
A.forB.aboutC.inD.on
小题10:
A.normalB.officialC.legallyD.suddenly
小题11:
A.causeB.enableC.makeD.persuade
小题12:
A.tellB.mentionC.sayD.speak
小题13:
A.howB.whatC.whereD.whether
小题14:
A.aboutB.forC.ifD.kind of
小题15:
A.organizationB.changeC.managementD.system

答案

小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:A
小题1:A
小题1:A
小题1:D
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:C           
小题1:A
小题1:D
解析

举一反三
Inaugural Address-John F. Kennedy
delivered 20 January 1961
We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.
The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe–the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God.
We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge—and more…
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it. And the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God"s work must truly be our own.
小题1:
What should friends and foes know?
A.That the United States is powerful.
B.That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.
C.That the United States is governed by liberals.
D.That the rights of man come from the hand of God.
小题2:
What is Kennedy’s promise to the world?
A.To support liberty.B.To abolish all forms of human poverty.
C.To visit each country at least once.D.To support any friend.
小题3:
What should citizens of the world ask of America?
A.How America can help them.
B.If America plans to invade their country.
C.What they can do for freedom.
D.What they can do for America.
小题4:
Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.
B.We should remember we are the first revolution.
C.Our nation has always been committed to human rights.
D.We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.

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It’s really true what people say about English politeness: it’s everywhere. When squeezing past someone in a narrow aisle, people say “sorry”. When getting off a bus, English passengers say “thank you” rather than the driver. In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things. After all, squeezing past others is sometimes unavoidable, and the bus driver is only doing his job. I used to think the same way, without questioning it, until I started travelling to the British Isles and came to appreciate some more polite ways of interacting (交往) with people.
People thank each other everywhere in England, all the time. When people buy something in a shop, customer and retail assistant in most cases thank each other twice or more. In Germany, it would be exceptional to hear more than one thank you in such a conversation. British students thank their lecturers when leaving the room. English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, as opposite to Germans, who would normally think that paying their workers money is already enough.
Another thing I observed during my stay was that English people rarely criticize others. Even when I was working and mistakes were pointed out to me, my employers emphasized (强调) several times but none of their explanations were intended as criticism. It has been my impression that by avoiding criticism, English people are making an effort to make others feel comfortable. This also is showed in other ways. British men still open doors for women, and British men are more likely to treat women to a meal than German men. However, I do need to point out here that this applies to English men a bit more than it would to Scottish men! Yes, the latter (后者)  are a bit tightfisted.
小题1:
. What is the author’s attitude towards English politeness?
A.He thinks it is artificial.B.He gives no personal opinion.
C.He appreciates it.D.He thinks it goes too far.
小题2:
What can we learn about customers and retail assistants in Germany?
A.A customer never says thank you to a retail assistant.
B.It’s always a retail assistant who says thank you.
C.They may say thank you only once.
D.they always say thank you to each other.
小题3:
We can learn from the last paragraph that Scottish men __________.
A.are more likely to be involved in a fighting
B.are more polite than English men
C.treat women in a polite way
D.are not so willing to spend money for women
小题4:
The author of this text is most probably ___________.
A.an EnglishmanB.a German
C.a Scottish manD.a Welshman
小题5:
The author develops the text through the method of ____________.
A.making comparisonsB.telling stories
C.giving commentsD.giving reasons

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Nowroz:  Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. Nowroz ceremonies are symbolic representations of good and evil. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.
Rosh Hashanah:  The Jewish New Year is called “Rosh Hashanah”, and is celebrated in the month of September. It is a holy time when people think of the things they have done wrong in the past, and promise to do better in the future. Special prayers are held, and an instrument called a Shofar is played. Children are given new clothes, and New Year loaves are baked and fruits are consumed to remind people of harvest time.
Shogatsu:  In Japan, the New Year (Shogatsu) celebrations are from January 1 to January 3 and most Japanese don’t work during these days. In Japan, years are traditionally seen as completely separate from each other, and the New Year is a fresh start. This means that in December all duties should be completed. Parties are held to forget the worries and troubles of the old year. Homes and cars are decorated. On New Year’s Eve, most people spend their time with their families.
Bahai New Year:  The Bahai people have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months of nineteen days plus a couple of extra days between the eighteenth and nineteenth months. They have, however, adopted the Iranian custom of beginning the New Year in the spring equinox (春分). The day begins at sunset rather than midnight, and the New Year celebrations are held on the evening of March 20th.
小题1:During the Jewish New Year,        .
A.people don’t mention things they have done wrong
B.children often wear new clothes
C.loaves and fruits are often forbidden to be served
D.Shofar is their favourite food
小题2:   Which of the following festivals are celebrated in the same month?
A.Nowroz and Shogatsu.B.Rosh Hashanah and Shogatsu.
C.Nowroz and Rosh Hashanah.D.Nowroz and the Bahai New Year.
小题3:   What can we learn from the text?
A.Japanese families often stay together to celebrate Shogatsu.
B.The Bahai people usually hold a carnival to celebrate the New Year.
C.The Jewish harvest fruits to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
D.The Iranians often hold family parties to celebrate Nowroz.

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For those of you who were born in the year of the pig, good luck and much success! This is your year.
When talking to a Westerner, however, you’ve got to be a little careful when you talk about pigs. Chinese people view the pig as a smart and prosperous (rich, lucky) animal. Western ideas tend to be a little more negative(否定的).
A pig in the West is seen as a dirty, lazy, and fat animal. If anyone ever called you a pig, you wouldn’t be smiling. When a person doesn’t like someone, sometimes he will call that person a pig.
If you ever meet a Westerner who was born in the year of the pig, don’t say, “ Oh, you’re a pig!” Most Westerners will be understanding. They will be sure that you made some kind of mistake. However, don’t take any chances. You might just offend (触怒)someone who does not share your positive ideas about pigs.
小题1:
According to the passage we can see that Chinese people think of the pig as a ________ animal.
A.cleverB.richC.goodD.all the above
小题2:
A Westerner will call someone a pig if he ______ that man.
A.dislikesB.is afraid ofC.looks up toD.makes fun of
小题3:
When you call a Westerner a pig, who was born in the year of the pig, most of them _______.
A.will be angryB.will be very surprised
C.can forgiveD.may quarrel with you
小题4:
From the passage we can conclude that ________.
A.it’s impolite to talk about pigs
B.Westerners do not like pigs as much as the Chinese
C.in general, Westerners and the Chinese don’t like pigs
D.all of the Chinese like pigs better than Westerners

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If you"ve ever seen a James Bond movie,you"ll know that the hero gets around in a smart Aston Martin car. Even if you know full well that you could never afford such an expensive vehicle, you don"t forget the name, or the car.
  Why? You have been affected by product placement.
  Companies pay a film to place their products in the movie. Product placement took off in the West in the 1980s and is now catching on in China. Two Hunan Satellite TV dramas are recent examples:Ugly Wudi and Let"s Go Watch the Meteor Shower (《一起去看流星雨》).
  Shampoo, mobile phones, cars and fitness centers–anything can be product-placed. Advertisers value the mass appeal of the movies, knowing that a successful film can showcase their goods to hundreds of thousands of viewers. But when product placement takes over, artistic considerations can take a back seat.
  Cai Zhiyong has been product-placing for years. The Beijing-based advertiser admits there is a conflict between art and business. He explains the way one ad works. In If You are the One (《非诚勿扰》), the actress Shu Qi plays a flight attendant. The movie contains product placement for airline companies.
  Cash-strapped filmmakers often have to give less consideration to the quality of their work because they need money from advertisers. In the original story for Meteor Shower, the heroine"s mother owned an ice cream shop. But no ice cream company wanted to sponsor (赞助) the film. For this reason, the story was changed. In the film the man drinks 20 cups of milk tea instead of eating ice cream.
  So you may see the power of business over the movies, since the script (剧本) was perhaps written so that a product could be placed-whether it was ice cream or milk tea.
小题1:James Bond movies are mentioned in the first paragraph to show_________.
A.how popular James Bond is B.how great the Aston Martin car is
C.how to make a movie more artistic D.how effectively product placement works
小题2:Product placement can have a bad effect on the_________ of a movie.
A.atmosphere B.mass appeal C.box-office success D.artistic value
小题3:What does the underlined word "cash-strapped" in Paragraph 6 probably mean?
A.Short of money. B.Wasting a lot of money.
C.having enough money. D.Trying to save money.
小题4:We can learn from the example of Meteor Shower that__________.
A.business has a big say in the movie
B.the original story was not suitable for a movie
C.filmmakers are only concerned about making money
D.milk tea is more popular than ice cream

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