A star usually is someone who has become famous in sports, film, or pop music, s

A star usually is someone who has become famous in sports, film, or pop music, s

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A star usually is someone who has become famous in sports, film, or pop music, someone like singer Michael Jackson. In the middle nineteen eighties, Michael Jackson successfully made a famous record, which quickly became the most popular recording in the history of music. This made Michael Jackson a bright star.
One of the famous sports bright stars in the United States is Mohammed Ali. When he was a young man, he won a gold medal in the Olympic Games as a boxer. Then, he won first place in the world heavy weight boxing match. Before long, he was known as one of the greatest and most famous boxers in sports history. Everyone knows his name.
Like the stars in the sky, a bright star will lose his brightness as time passes. He is loved by millions of people today, but will be forgotten tomorrow.
小题1:What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.Michael JacksonB.Mohammed Ali
C.pop music and boxingD.bright stars
小题2:Michael Jackson is famous for            .
A.his songsB.his film
C.his sportsD.his heavy weight
小题3:What does “boxer” in the passage mean in Chinese?
A.盒子B.装箱者C.拳击手D.制作人
小题4:What will happen to the bright stars at last according to the passage?
A.They will be remembered by millions of people.
B.They will be loved by people for ever.
C.They will be the most important people in history.
D.They will lose their brightness and be little known.

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小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:D
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Every country has its own culture.
Even though each country uses doors, doors may have   50  functions and purposes which lead to   51  differences.
When I first came to America, I noticed that a public building had two different   52  and they had distinct functions. You have to push the door with the word “ PUSH ” to go out of the building and to pull the door with the word “PULL” to   53  the building. This was new to me, because we use the      54  door in South Korea. For quite a few times I failed to go out of a shopping centre and was embarrassed.
The way of using school bus doors was also   55  to me. I used to take the school bus to school. The school decided that when the driver opened both the front and back door. Students who were getting off the bus should get off first, and students who were getting on should get on   56  in South Korea. We do not need to wait for people to  57 . One morning I hurried to the bus, and when the bus doors opened, I  58  tried to get on the school bus through the front door. All the students around looked at me. I was totally   59 , and my face went red.
小题1:
A.differentB.importantC.practicalD.unusual
小题2:
A.nationalB.embarrassingC.amazingD.cultural
小题3:
A.exitsB.entrancesC.signsD.doors
小题4:
A.enterB.leaveC.openD.close
小题5:
A.mainB.sameC.frontD.back
小题6:
A.annoyingB.hardC.satisfyingD.strange
小题7:
A.soonerB.laterC.fasterD.earlier
小题8:
A.get onB.get offC.get upD.get up
小题9:
A.politelyB.patientlyC.unconsciouslyD.slowly
小题10:
A.embarrassed B.annoyedC.unsatisfiedD.excited

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If you are ever lucky to be invited to a formal dinner party in Paris,remember that the French have their own way of doing things, and that even your finest manners may not be “correct” by French custom.For example,if you think showing up promptly(迅速地)at the time given on the invitation,armed with gifts of wine and roses,complimenting(称赞)your hostess on her cooking,laughing heartily at the host’s jokes and then leaping up to help the hostess will make you the perfect guest,think again.
Here Madame Nora Chabal,the marketing director of the Ritz Hotel in Paris,explained how it works.
The first duty of the guest is to respond to the invitation within 48 hours.And,the guest may not ask to bring a guest because the hostess has chosen her own.
Flowers sent ahead of schedule are the preferred gift.They may also be sent afterwards with a thank–you note.It is considered a very bad form to arrive with a gift of flowers vase when she is too busy to do with that.
See,that’s the logic!The type of flowers sent has a code of its own,too.One must never send chrysanthemums(菊花)because they are considered too humble(谦卑)for occasion.Carnations(康乃馨)are considered bad luck,and calla(马蹄莲)are too reminiscent(令人联想)of funerals(葬礼).A bouquet of red roses is a declaration of romantic intent.Don’t send those unless you mean it,and never to a married hostess.And though the French love wine,you must never bring a bottle to a dinner party.Why?It’s as if you feared your hosts would not have enough wine on hand,and that’s an insult(侮辱).You may,however,offer a box of chocolates which the hostess will pass after dinner with coffee.
If an invitation is for eight o’clock,the considerate guest arrives at a quarter past eight.Guests who arrive exactly on time or early are mere thoughtless ones who are not giving the hostess those last few minutes she needs to deal with details and crises.
小题1:Which of the following is right about sending gifts?
A.If someone in France is dead, send chrysanthemums or calla.
B.If someone in Paris is ill in hospital, send carnations.
C.If you are invited to a dinner party in UK, never bring a bottle of wine, because that’s an insult.
D.If you are invited by a single French hostess whom you love, send red roses.
小题2:What does the word “considerate” in the last paragraph mean?
A.thoughtful B.shamefulC.respectfulD.grateful
小题3:If you are invited to a French dinner, the correct custom is to ______.
A.compliment your host on his cooking
B.arrive fifteen minutes behind schedule
C.hurry to help the hostess
D.show up promptly at the time given on the invitation
小题4:What is the passage mainly about?
A.Different flowers have different meanings
B.How to send flowers
C.Good manners at a French dinner party
D.Different countries have different manners

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China is known as a country of etiquette (礼节) and ceremonies. Here is an interesting story that shows this. Once upon a time, a man   36  on a long trip to visit his friend and took a swan as a gift. But the swan   37  from its cage on the way and when he tried to   38   it, he got hold of nothing but a   39 . Instead of returning home, he continued his    40  taking the swan feather with him. When his friend received this   41  gift, he was deeply moved. And the   42  ‘The gift is nothing much, but it’s the thought that counts.’ was   43  far and wide.
Chinese used to   44  one hand in the other in front of the chest as a salute. This      45  has a history of more than 2,000 years but nowadays it is   46  used except on the Spring Festival. And shaking hands is more popular and   47  on formal occasions. Bowing was often used by people in a   48  position such as subordinates(下属), students, and attendants.   49  at present Chinese youngsters tend to simply nod as a greeting.
It is common social practice to   50  the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar. When you start a talk   51   a stranger, topics such as weather, food, or    52  are a good choice to break the ice. With a   53 , a chat about current affairs, sports, the stock market or his job usually goes   54 . Similar to Western customs, you should be   55  in asking a woman private questions. However, talking about her job or family life will never put you into danger.
小题1:
A.gotB.madeC.tookD.went
小题2:
A.ran B.keptC.escaped D.avoided
小题3:
A.catch B.chaseC.follow D.trace
小题4:
A.cage B.feather C.swanD.man
小题5:
A.visitB.adventureC.journeyD.expedition
小题6:
A.unexpected B.good C.suddenD.accidental
小题7:
A.warningB.sentence C.word D.saying
小题8:
A.expandedB.spreadC.extended D.increased
小题9:
A.takeB.putC.cupD.set
小题10:
A.cultureB.hobby C.habit D.tradition
小题11:
A.oftenB.seldomC.alwaysD.usually
小题12:
A.appropriate B.satisfactoryC.importantD.practical
小题13:
A.upperB.oldC.lowerD.young
小题14:
A.And B.ButC.Then D.Moreover
小题15:
A.introduce B.devote C.lead D.leave
小题16:
A.by B.in C.on D.with
小题17:
A.marriage B.hobbies C.income D.ages
小题18:
A.boyB.girlC.humans D.man
小题19:
A.smoothlyB.suddenly C.unfortunately D.expectedly
小题20:
A.quick B.wise C.cautiousD.free

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Stepfamilies are commonplace in the United States and their number continues to grow. While stepfamilies differ widely in their make-up, they all consist of a parenting couple and children, one or more of whom is of a previous union. Such combinations of his kids, her kids, and then, possibly, kids of the new union make for complicated and often trying difficulties, more challenging than those of traditional families.
Since stepfamilies involve more people and, consequently, more potential problems from the start than do childless new marriage, it is wise for the couple to do some careful planning prior to (=before) marriage. Not only do the prospective(预期的) marital partners need agreement about their own carriers, life goals, finance and special interests, they must also prepare for new relationship with their children and attempt to accommodate their individual needs and feelings. Furthermore, there are often the rights of other relatives to consider.
As for any family, the basic ingredient(成分) of a successful stepfamily are affection, kindness and mutual(相互的) respect. However, love alone is not enough. Certainly love is the cornerstone upon which the foundation of any family is built, but there are also many other important ingredients involved in building a successful stepfamily.
Surveys reveal that successful families regard the ability to communicate openly as the most important factor in their success. Communication is what keeps families on track and functioning as a unit. Although healthy communication is easier for some people than for others, this skill can be learned and improved. Healthy communication involves speaking clearly and listening carefully.
By their very nature, stepfamilies often are complicated by past events that give rise to ambivalent(矛盾的) loyalties, lingering(持久的) hurts, fears, feelings of guilt and unrealistic dreams. The difficulties that arise within the stepfamilies are human and understandable. However, there are ways to confront(面临) and resolve them. For example, support groups and professional counselors(法律顾问) are available in most communities to provide help and guidance when communications stopped and problems seem overwhelming(压倒性的).
Planning and building a stepfamily is not a responsibility to take lightly. It can be a very trying and, at times, seemingly impossible effort. Many potential troubles can arise and threaten to destroy the stepfamily. Nevertheless, meeting and mastering these special challenges can bring unexpected satisfactions and rewarding depths of family closeness and affection.
小题1:According to the passage, there are      in the United States.
A.no stepfamilies
B.more stepfamilies than ever before
C.fewer stepfamilies than ever before
D.fewer stepfamilies than traditional ones
小题2:Which of the following can help avoid the potential problems arising in a stepfamily?
A.The pursuit of the same careers.
B.Professional interventions(干涉).
C.The development of special interests.
D.Careful planning before the marriage.
小题3: Many people believe that      contributes most to the building of a successful stepfamily.
A.everlasting loyalties
B.open communication
C.kindness and mutual respect
D.persistent(持久稳固的) affection
小题4: It is natural for a stepfamily to be     .
A.unrealistic
B.complicated
C.ambivalent
D.guilty
小题5:According to the author, planning and building a stepfamily is     .
A.impossible
B.satisfying and rewarding
C.discouraging and frustrating
D.a difficult and trying experience

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You"re busy filling out the application form for a position you really need. Let"s assume you once actually completed a couple of years of college work or even that you completed your degree. Isn"t it appealing to lie just a little, to claim on the form that your diploma represents a Harvard degree? Or that you finished an extra couple of years back at State University? More and more people are turning to cheat like this to land their job or to move ahead in their careers, for personnel officers, like most Americans, value degrees from famous schools. A job applicant may have a good education anyway, but he or she assumes that chances of being hired are better with a diploma from a well-known university.
Registrars(登记员) at most well-known colleges say they deal with deceitful claims like these at the rate of about one per week. Personnel officers do check up on degrees listed on application forms, then. If it turns out that an applicant is lying, most colleges are unwilling to accuse the applicant directly. One Ivy League school calls them "cheats"; another refers to them as "special cases". One well-known West Coast school, in perhaps the most delicate phrase of all, says that these claims are made by "no such people". To avoid outright(彻底的) lies, some job-seekers claim that they "attending" means being dismissed after one semester. It may be that "being associated with" a college means that the job-seeker visited his younger brother for a football weekend. One school that keeps records of false claims says that the practice dates back at least to the turn of the century—that"s when they began keeping records, anyhow. If you don"t want to lie or even stretch the truth, there are companies that will sell you a false diploma.
  One company, with offices in New York and on the West Coast, will put your name on a diploma from any number of nonexistent colleges. The price begins at around twenty dollars for a diploma from "Smoot State University". The prices increase rapidly for a degree from the "University of Purdue". As there is no Smoot State and the real school in Indiana is properly called Purdue University, the prices seem rather high for one sheet of paper.
小题1:The main idea of this passage is that ______.
A.employers are checking more closely on applicants now
B.lying about college degrees has become a widespread problem
C.college degrees can now be purchased easily
D.employers are no longer interested in college degrees
小题2:According to the passage, "special cases" refers to cases that ______.
A.students attend a school only part-time
B.students never attended a school they listed on their application
C.students purchase false degrees from commercial firms
D.students attended a famous school
小题3:We can infer from the passage that _______.
A.performance is a better judge of ability than a college degree
B.experience is the best teacher
C.past work histories influence personnel officers more than degrees do
D.a degree from a famous school enables an applicant to gain advantage over others in job competition
小题4:This passage implies that ______.
A.buying a false degree is not moral
B.personnel officers only consider applicants from famous schools
C.most people lie on applications because they were dismissed from school
D.society should be greatly responsible for lying on applications

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