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No one knows exactly how the earth began. However, according to a widely accepted theory, it began 1 a "Big Bang". Then the earth exploded loudly and produced water vapor and many gases, 2 (make) the earth"s atmosphere. And then as the earth cooled down, water appeared and stayed 3 the surface. It was the presence of water 4 allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids into the oceans and seas, 5 made it possible for life to develop. And the 6 (appear) of small plants encouraged the development of early shellfish and all sorts of fish. Next, green plants began to grow on land. 7 were followed by land animals. Later, reptiles appeared for the first time, after which dinosaurs developed. However, they suddenly disappeared. Therefore, mammals 8 (rise) on the earth. Finally, humans appeared and spread all over the earth. However, they are putting too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making the earth too hot to live on. So 9 life will continue on the earth will depend on whether this problem can 10 |
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1. with 2. making 3. on 4. that 5. which 6. appearance 7. They 8. rose 9. whether 10. be solved |
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The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those satisfy wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In today"s prosperous societies, the distinction has become unclear because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legal needs for the task. But the work can be done more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want. In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main classes are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought (主动提供的) goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) should be a specialty goods in the United States. People do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought without enough thinking; someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae(圣代) on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items. Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way. Shopping goods fall into two classes; those that are recognized as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as essentially different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style and fashion will either take precedence(优先) over price, or they will not matter at all. |
1. It can be learned from the first paragraph that ______. |
A. a writer needs a word processor B. needs and wants can"t be separated clearly C. the way to distinguish the products is unimportant D. a computer is a need rather than a want |
2. The example of wine is used to illustrate that ______. |
A. goods are classified differently in different countries B. the types of the product lie on the people rather than its nature C. Frenchmen often drink but Americans sometimes do D. one product may belong to many types |
3. Staples are items that ______. |
A. are convenient to purchase B. are purchased without enough thinking C. people "want but don"t need" D. people are in constant need of |
4. Shopping goods that are considered as basically the same are those that ______. |
A. consumers don"t care where to buy them B. consumers spend much time searching for C. satisfy similar needs of the consumer D. can be found in nearly every shop |
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Traditional fairytales are being abandoned by parents because they are too scary for their young children, a study found. Research revealed one in five parents has ditched old classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Rapunzel in favour of more modern books. One third of parents said their children have been left in tears after hearing the horrible details of Little Red Riding Hood. And nearly half of mothers and fathers refuse to read Rumplestiltskin to their kids as the themes of the story are kidnapping and execution. Similarly, Goldilocks and the Three Bears was also a tale likely to be left on the book shelf as parents felt it forgives stealing. The survey of 2,000 adults was conducted to mark the launch of the hit US drama GRIMM, which starts tonight at 9pm on Watch, and sees six episodes based on traditional fairytales. The poll found a quarter of parents polled wouldn"t consider reading a fairytale to their child until they had reached the age of five, as they prompt too many awkward questions from their offspring. Steve Hornsey, General Manager of Watch, said: "Bedtime stories are supposed to soothe children and send them off to sleep soundly.But as we see in GRIMM, fairytales can be dark and dramatic tales so it"s understandable that parents worry about reading them to young children." "As adults we can see the innocence in fairytales, but a five year old with an over active imagination could take things too seriously.Despite the dark nature of classic fairytales, as we see in GRIMM, good will triumph over evil and there is always a moral to the story." The study also found two thirds of mums and dads try to avoid stories which might give their children nightmares. However,half of parents said traditional tales are more likely to have a strong moral message than a lot of modern kids" books, such as The Gruffalo, The Hungary Caterpillar and the Mr. Men books. |
1.Why some parents don"t want to read Rumplestiltskin to their kids? |
A. Rumplestiltskin is too long B. Rumplestiltskin is too difficult C. Rumplestiltskin forgives stealing D. Rumplestiltskin may have bad influence on Children |
2. We can learn from paragraph 3 that Grimm is _____. |
A. a fairytales book B. a movie for children C. a play loved by children D. a drama based on traditional fairytales |
3. The underlined word "soothe "in paragraph4 can be replaced by____ |
A. put down B. calm down C. take down D. come down |
4. Which of the following may Steve Hornsey agree to? |
A. There is a moral to a classic fairytale B. Fairytales are dark C. Adults take fairytales too seriously D. Fairytales are not good for children"s sleep |
5.What"s the author"s attitude towards traditional fairytales? |
A. Optimistic B. Not mentioned C. Casual D. Disapproving |
The Gullah people in the southern US have honored their culture for more than 100 years. Living mainly on the Sea Islands and coastal areas of South Carolina, Georgia and Floride, the Gullah people, an African-American group, have a rich culture including their own language. It is a Creole language created by slaves who came to the US from the West Africa in the 1800s. It combines West African languages with English. For many years efforts have been made to save the Gullah language. One project began in 1979. Its goal was to translate the New Testament part of the Bible into Gullah. Experts say that it was a difficult process because Gullah is not a written language. It is a spoken language only. A team of Gullah speakers began working on the translation to make the Bible easier to understand for those who spoke Gullah as their main language. The Gullah version is called De Nyew Testament. It is written in English on one side of the page, and next to it, there is a Gullah translation. De Nyew Testament was published by the American Bible Society. The project also received help from the Summer Institute of Linguistics, Wycliffe Bible Translators, the United Bible Societies and the Penn Centre . Experts believe that the translated Bible is a major step towards saving the Gullah language and traditions. "This is more than a Bible translation," says Robert Hodgson, at the American Bible Society. "De Nyew Testament raises the Gullah language and culture to a new level." Ardell Greene is a member of the translation team. She calls the book "a treasure". She says that the Gullah version of the Bible will be read in churches and will help young people keep the Gullah language alive. |
1. According to the passage, De Nyew Testament can be best seen as _______. |
A. a good version of the Bible B. something difficult to understand C. a spoken form of the Gullah language D. the effort to save the Gullah language |
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? |
A. Gullah communities can be found in the southern US. B. Gullah is influenced by both English and West African languages. C. De Nyew Testament is a complete Bible translation. D. Ardell Greene thinks highly of De Nyew Testament. |
3. What does this passage mainly focus on? |
A. Efforts to save the Gullah language. B. Different versions of the Bible. C. The history of the Gullah people. D. The culture of the Gullah people. |
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All of us communicate with one another non-verbally, as well as with words. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone else"s eyes and look away, shift positions in a chair. These actions we assume are random and incidental. But researchers have discovered in recent years that there is a system to them almost as consistent and comprehensive as language. Every culture has its own body language, and children absorb its difference along with spoken language. A Frenchman talks and moves in French. The way an Englishman crosses his legs is nothing like the way a male American does it. In talking, with a future-tense verb, Americans often gesture with a forward movement. There are regional idioms too. An expert can sometimes pick out a native of Wisconsin just by the way he uses his eyebrows during conversation. Your sex, moral background, social class and personal style all influence your body language. Usually, the wordless communication acts to qualify the words. What the non-verbal elements express very often, and very efficiently, is the emotional side of the message. When a person feels liked or disliked, often it"s a case of "not what he said but the way he said it." Psychologist Albert Mehrabian has come up with this formula: total impact of a message = 7% verbal + 38% gestural + 55% facial. Experts in kinesics - the study of communication through body movement - are not prepared to spell out a vocabulary or gestures. When an American rubs his nose, it may mean he is disagreeing with someone or rejecting something. But there are other possible interpretations, too. Another example: When a student in conversation with a professor holds the older man"s eyes a little longer than is usual, it can be a sign of respect and affection; it can be a challenge to the professor"s authority; or it can be something else entirely. The experts look for patterns in the context, not for an isolated meaningful gesture. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
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1. What idea does the author aim to convey in paragraph 2? _________________________________________________________ 2. Besides moral background, __________ are the other three factors affecting people"s body language. 3. From Albert"s formula, we learn that the body language __________. 4. What can you conclude from the examples given in paragraph 5? __________________________________________________________ |
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Garden Route, South Africa Take in this fresh sea air in this beautiful coastal setting as you cruise the famous Garden Route in the Western Cape in South Africa. A wild life break is a must, as is enjoying great meal stops along the route. There are wild life reserves throughout the Garden Route National Park you can swing into and spend a sleepy morning in a car looking for giraffes and lions. And just over your shoulder in the big blue there are whales to be watched (if the season is right). Top tip: Add a trip to the Eastern Cape to your Garden Route trip. It is much less known than the Western Cape and full of landscapes. The gas station is occasionally seen. Great Ocean Road, Australia Sweep along this dramatic coastal road in Australia with views of the Sourthern Ocean from Geelong to Portland, in Victoria, and you won"t regret it. Anyone who has driven it just can"t stop talking about it, and with good reason. There"re loads to see and plenty of great stops. There"s whale-watching here too, and other natural life. And to top it all, there"ll be plenty of good old Aussie kindness and welcome when you pull in for lunch or a coffee stop. Top tip: Rent an open-top car so you can really drink in that sea air. Stelvio Pass, Italy If you like snake-like paths and mountain passes, you"ll love this. Stelvio in Italy. The mountain slopes stretch away on either side of the road, with snow-topped peaks within sight. There"s a great view down the pass. And from the top, it"s just a short sweep away from the Swiss border, so if you are gripped by mountain road driving, you can drive from here down to Swiss ski resort Davos. Stelvio has 48 hairpins (急弯) on the north side and 12 on the decent (陡坡) to Bormio, so this route is not recommended for new drivers, or those with a fear of heights. This decent is is often featured in the Giro d"Italia, the Italian version of the Tour de France, so you may have glimpsed it on the television. Top tip: Take some Swiss Francs as well as some Euros, so you can make the trip a cross-border experience. |
1. In which travel routes can one enjoy whale-watching? |
A. Stelvio Pass, Italy and Garden Route, South Africa B. Great Ocean Road, Australia and Stelvio Pass, Italy C. Garden Route, South Africa and no other route D. Great Ocean Road, Australia and Garden Route, South Africa |
2. The tips in the ad are meant to ________. |
A. introduce a new route to the drivers B. help drivers find gas stations on the route C. give useful advice to make the trip more pleasant D. warn drivers of the possible dangers on the road |
3. Compared with the other two routes, Stelvio Pass is special in that ________. |
A. it"s more winding and challenging B. it"s safe and more suitable for new drivers C. it has lots of wild animals on either side of the road D. it"s often featured in Tour de France and thus more famous |
4. What"s the best title for the travel advertisement? |
A. Drive to South Africa, Man! B. Drive Travel for Whale Watching! C. A Travel to Three Continent! D. Exciting Drive Travel in the Wild! |
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