The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost nonexistent.In the w
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The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost nonexistent.In the world of digital technology，email，social networking and online video games，information is meant to be ___.Solitude can be hard to discover____it has been given up.In this respect，new technologies have___our culture.
The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n)____as we’ve known it.People have become so____in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted____they’d rather not be.Today we can talk，text，email，chat and blog(写博客)，not only from our____，but from our mobile phones as well.
Most developed nations have become ____on digital technology simply because they’ve grown accustomed to it，and at this point not____it would make them an outsider.____，many jobs and careers require people to be____.From this point of view，technology has changed the culture of work.Being reachable might feel like a___to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times.
I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who____wants it.Computers can be shut____and mobile phones can be turned off.The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many____，as well as disadvantages.Travelers have ended up____on mountains，and mobile phones have saved countless lives.They can also make people feel ____and forced to answer unwanted calls or____to unwanted texts.
Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society____across generations.Some find today’s technology a gift.Others consider it a curse.Regardless of anyone’s view on the subject，it’s hard to imagine what life would be like____daily advancements in technology.(2012·江苏)
| 小题1: | | A．updated | B．received | | C．shared | D．collected |
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| 小题2: | | A．though | B．until | | C．once | D．before |
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| 小题3: | | A．respected | B．shaped | | C．ignored | D．preserved |
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| 小题4: | | A．edge | B．stage | | C．end | D．balance |
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| 小题5: | | A．sensitive | B．intelligent | | C．considerate | D．reachable |
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| 小题6: | | A．even if | B．only if | | C．as if | D．if only |
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| 小题7: | | A．media | B．computers | | C．databases | D．monitors |
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| 小题8: | | A．bent | B．hard | | C．keen | D．dependent |
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| 小题9: | | A．finding | B．using | | C．protecting | D．changing |
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| 小题10: | | A．Also | B．Instead | | C．Otherwise | D．Somehow |
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| 小题11: | | A．connected | B．trained | | C．recommended | D．interested |
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| 小题12: | | A．pleasure | B．benefit | | C．burden | D．disappointment |
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| 小题13: | | A．slightly | B．hardly | | C．merely | D．really |
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| 小题15: | | A．aspects | B．weaknesses | | C．advantages | D．exceptions |
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| 小题16: | | A．hidden | B．lost | | C．relaxed | D．deserted |
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| 小题17: | | A．trapped | B．excited | | C．confused | D．amused |
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| 小题18: | | A．turn | B．submit | | C．object | D．reply |
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| 小题19: | | A．vary | B．arise | | C．spread | D．exist |
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| 小题20: | | A．beyond | B．within | | C．despite | D．without |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:D
小题6:A
小题7:B
小题8:D
小题9:B
小题10:A
小题11:A
小题12:C
小题13:D
小题14:B
小题15:C
小题16:B
小题17:A
小题18:D
小题19:A
小题20:D |
解析
小题1:C
解析 本段第一句话句意为：在这个数字世界，独处几乎是不存在的。所以本句表达的意思是有了电子邮件、社会网络等这些通讯工具，信息意味着被互相分享(share)。update更新；receive得到，收到；collect收集。
小题2: C
解析 一旦你放弃了独处，那么就很难再找回来。此处用连词once引导条件状语从句，符合语境。though尽管，引导让步状语从句；until直到，引导时间状语从句；before在……之前，引导时间状语从句，均不符合上下文语境。
小题3: B
解析 新技术应是塑造(shape)而不是尊重(respect)、忽视(ignore)或保护(preserve)我们的文化。
小题4: C
解析 既然想与他人有联系，那自然就会结束独处的境地。bring sth.to an end使……结束，为固定表达。
小题5: D
解析 在这个网络相连的世界，找到一个人是如此容易。此处用reachable(可获得的，可达到的)来表示人很容易被找到。sensitive敏感的；intelligent聪明的，有才智的；considerate体贴的体谅的。
小题6: A
解析 由空格前的one can often be contacted(一个人经常会被联系到)与空格后的they’d rather not be可知，空格处应表示“即使，尽管”(even if)。
小题7: B
解析 我们能交谈、发短信、发电子邮件、聊天和写博客，除了能用手机做到之外，当然就是电脑(computer)了。
小题8: D
解析 既然大多数发达国家习惯了这种数字技术，所以人们就变得依赖它们。become dependent on为固定搭配，意为“变得依赖/依靠”。
小题9: B
解析 在这种情况下，不使用(using)数字技术则使他们显得像旁观者、局外人。本处为动名词短语作主语。
小题10: A
解析 除了上文提到的人们已经习惯了数字技术外，许多工作和职业也(also)需要人们互相联系。
小题11:A
解析 许多工作和职业也需要人们互相联系(to be connected)。其他选项用在此处句意不通顺。
小题12: C
解析 空格后提到的是那些不想被联系到的人，所以being reachable对他们来说自然就是一种负担(burden)。
小题13: D
解析 独处仍然是可能的自然是对那些真正(really)想要独处的人来说的。slightly稍微地，hardly几乎不，merely仅仅。
小题14: B
解析 想要独处，可把电脑关掉，手机也可关掉。shut down关闭，符合语境。shut out不让……进入；shut up住口；监禁；shut in把……关在房内。
小题15: C
解析 由空格后的关键词as well as disadvantages可知，应填advantages(有利条件)。
小题16: B
解析 游客们在山中迷路(lost)，正是手机救了他们的命。如果说是游客们藏(hidden)在或被抛弃(deserted)在山中，则不合常理。
小题17: A
解析 本段提到“被联系上”既有有利条件又有不利条件，上句“手机救了很多人的命”是有利条件，此处指不利条件，当人们被逼无奈回电话或回复信息时，他们会感到陷入困境。trapped陷入困境的，受到限制的。
小题18: D
解析 由上题解析可知此处表示“回复信息”。reply to为固定搭配，意为“回复”。
小题19: A
7解析 根据后面的Some...Others...可知人们对待“被联系”的态度不同。vary变化。
小题20: D
解析 此处表示尽管人们的态度不同，但是很难想象没有(without)科技进步的生活会是什么样子。 |
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A woman from Japan was telling a friend about her trip to the United States.The woman had visited major businesses and investment companies in New York City and Chicago.
“I studied English before I left home，”she said.“But I still was not sure that people were speaking English.”
Her problem is easy to understand.Americans in business are like people who are in business anywhere.They have a language of their own.Some of the words and expressions deal with the special areas of their work.Other expressions are borrowed from different kinds of work such as the theater and movie industry.
One such saying is “get your act together”．
When things go wrong in a business，an employer may get angry.He may shout，“Stop making mistakes.Get your act together.”
Or，if the employer is calmer，he may say，“Let us get our act together.”
Either way，the meaning is the same.Getting your act together is getting organized.In business，it usually means to develop a calm and orderly plan of action.
It is difficult to tell exactly where the saying began.But，it is probable that it was in the theater or movie industry.Perhaps one of the actors was nervous and made a lot of mistakes.The director may have said，“Calm down，now.Get your act together.”
Word expert James Rogers says the expression was common by the late 1970s.Mister Rogers says the Manchester Guardian newspaper used it in 1978.The newspaper said a reform policy required that the British government get its act together.
Now，this expression is heard often when officials of a company meet.One company even called its yearly report，“Getting Our Act Together.”
The Japanese visitor was confused by another expression used by American business people.It is cut to the chase.
She heard that expression when she attended an important meeting of one company.One official was giving a very long report.It was not very interesting.In fact，some people at the meeting were falling asleep.
Finally，the president of the company said，“Cut to the chase.”
Cut to the chase means to stop spending so much time on details or unimportant material.Hurry and get to the good part.
Naturally，this saying was started by people who make movies.Hollywood movie producers believe that most Americans want to see action movies.Many of their movies show scenes in which the actors chase each other in cars，or in airplanes or on foot.
Cut is the director’s word for stop.The director means to stop filming，leave out some material，and get to the chase scene now.
So，if your employer tells you to cut to the chase，be sure to get to the main point of your story quickly.
小题1:After the woman visited the United States she might feel that ________.| A．her English was poor | | B．it’s easy to master English | | C．it’s difficult to make money | | D．people there weren’t very friendly |
小题2:In which situation could the words “get your act together” be used?| A．A task is completed successfully. | | B．Players perform badly in a match. | | C．Audience is satisfied with the actor’s performance in a movie. | | D．Visitors make a tiresome and unpleasant trip to someplace. |
小题3:According to the text，the expression “get one’s act together” ________.| A．was first used by a Japanese businesswoman | | B．was forbidden to be used in the government policy | | C．originally came from a yearly report of a company | | D．was commonly read by readers in a newspaper in 1978 |
小题4:What do the sayings “get your act together” and “cut to the chase” have in common?| A．Their use. | B．Their meaning. | | C．Their origin. | D．Their popularity. |
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In Asia，there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them.Although all kites have a similar structure(结构)，they are widely different in size and shape.Kitefighting competitions are also held，in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’(对手) kites or cut their strings(线)．
For more than 15 years，the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kitemaking and kiteflying classes for the children on an island in Hawaii.In its kitemaking lessons，students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes！Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite.Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980.Their kites are made of nylon(尼龙)．Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne.The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite.
The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern.The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a twostring controllable kite.Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in.Then the controls are given to the students.
Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites.Even the simplest structure can work，and can give hours of fun.Go on，give it a try！
(2012·安徽，D)
小题1:Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?| A．A hot knife is used to iron the nylon. | | B．Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons. | | C．Kite strings must not be cut in kitefighting competitions. | | D．Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory. |
小题2:What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?| A．It has two strings. | | B．It is simple in design. | | C．It has a rainbow pattern. | | D．It is shaped like a diamond. |
小题3:According to Jonathan，what do you need to have fun with kites?| A．A large kite. | | B．Any type of kite. | | C．A complex structure. | | D．A kite that impresses others. |
小题4:What is mainly described in the text?| A．A kite factory. | | B．Kiteflying lessons. | | C．Special competitions. | | D．The kitemaking process. |
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While small may be beautiful，tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems，particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.
The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB)，which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall，has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants.Beds that are too small，shower heads that are too low，and restaurant tables with hardly any legroom all make life difficult for those of above average height，it says.
But it is not just the extratall whose needs are not being met.The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds，doorways，and chairs has remained unchanged.
“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it，so even a kingsize bed at 6′6″ (6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men，while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population，” said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy，“Sevenfoot beds would work fine.”
Similarly，restaurant tables can cause no end of problems.Small tables，which mean the longlegged have to sit a foot or so away from them，are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.
Some have already taken note，however.At Queens Moat Houses’ Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh，6′6″ beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors，particularly Americans. (2011·新课标全国，B)
小题1:What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?| A．To provide better services. | | B．To rebuild hotels and restaurants. | | C．To draw public attention to the needs of the tall. | | D．To attract more people to become its members. |
小题2:Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy?| A．7′2″. | B．7′. | C．6′6″. | D．6′3″. |
小题3:What may happen to restaurants with small tables?| A．They may lose some customers. | | B．They may start businesses elsewhere. | | C．They have to find easy chairs to match the tables. | | D．They have to provide enough space for the longlegged. |
小题4:What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?| A．Tall people pay more for larger beds. | | B．6′6″ beds have taken the place of 6′3″ beds. | | C．Special rooms are kept for Americans. | | D．Guest rooms are standardized. |
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A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star.He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House.We truly admired him—as someone put it, “He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone.” It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being.
I decided that we needed him to know our_attitude and also how we are all praying for his recovery.I bought him a simple card which read, “Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way.” I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it.Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message.“We love you so much”， “We miss you！We need you back here—get well soon”， “Please come back”， “Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher”， “I hope you recover soon”．..These were some of the messages that were written.Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him.
He is still undergoing(经历) intense treatment，and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful.I didn’t see a trace of selfpity or sadness when I met him last week.Instead，he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work.I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy(化疗)．He did not know if he even had another month to live.“I am trying to focus on staying positive，hoping to be back this summer，”he said.
Needless to say，I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card.He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with.
There is one thing I learnt from last week：It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late.My professor，in spite of being too sick to teach classes，has managed to continue being a great teacher，introducing his last valuable message to us.
小题1:The professor was admired because ________.| A．he was very intelligent | | B．he had won many honors | | C．he had noble personalities | | D．he was very determined |
小题2:What do the underlined words “our attitude” in Paragraph 3 refer to?| A．Our worry about his health. | | B．Our pray for his health. | | C．Our admiration for him. | | D．Our pity for him. |
小题3:When the writer visited the professor at hospital，what surprised him was that the professor ________.| A．was suffering from great pain | | B．was still very confident | | C．didn’t know he would die soon | | D．still cared for others |
小题4:Of the following statements，the writer may agree that ________.| A．the professor loves his job very much | | B．few students supported the writer’s decision at first | | C．the professor will go back to teach this summer | | D．the professor often feels sorry for himself |
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Maybe you love them and want to pet every one you see.Or maybe you’re afraid of them and want to move to a dogfree neighborhood.Either way，dogs are a part of life.Millions of people have dogs as pets.You’ll see them all over town，in the city，country，and even when you’re on vacation.
Like many kinds of pets—no matter how small or cute they are—dogs need to be respected as animals that，under certain conditions，could hurt you.Nearly 5 million dog bites happen every year in the United States.No one wants a dog bite，but how do you prevent one?
One dog expert has come up with an easy way for kids to remember some tips to prevent dog bites.It spells “DOG SAFE”．
Don’t tease，please：Teasing a dog can make it angry enough to bite.For instance，if a dog has food or a toy，never try to take it away.You wouldn’t like it if someone took your snack(点心) while you were eating it!
Only pet with permission：Never pet a dog without asking the owner if it’s OK.Some dogs don’t like to be touched by strangers.
Give space：Little kids especially might run right up to a lovely dog and try to pet it or give it a hug.But dogs need space.Crowding a dog can frighten or anger the dog.
Slow down：Some dogs like to chase(追逐) and bite.Of course，you don’t want to be chased or bitten！The way to avoid it is to go slow around dogs.Never run toward them or away from them.If a dog you don’t know runs toward you，freeze.If you need to get away，back up slowly.
Always get help：You may want to bring home a dog that seems lost or injured.But animals who are lost or injured may be very frightened or in pain.Find a grownup instead who can decide how to care for the animal.
Fingers together：When feeding a dog a treat，put the treat in the palm of your hand and keep your fingers and thumb close together.Why？The dog is less likely to get confused about which is the treat—the doggie snack or your finger!
Even good dogs can bite：Some people are very surprised when their dog bites someone，but all dogs can bite.Avoid doing things that make dogs scared or angry，such as backing them into a corner or bothering them when they are sleeping.
小题1:The purpose of the text is to ________.| A．help kids avoid being bitten by dogs | | B．show methods of feeding dogs | | C．warn dog owners of danger | | D．warn kids to keep away from dogs |
小题2:You won’t make a dog angry if ________.| A．you let it alone while it is eating | | B．you pretend to take its food away | | C．you exchange toys with it | | D．you play together with it |
小题3:Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?| A．The owner will be angry if you pet his or her dog. | | B．Dogs don’t like to play with people they are familiar with. | | C．A dog may rush up to a kid happily when a kid runs straight to it. | | D．You can’t pet a dog unless its owner allows you to. |
小题4:Seeing a dog running after you，you’d better ______.| A．escape quickly | | B．hide in a safe place | | C．slow down or just stop | | D．turn to the owner |
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