阅读理解     Too often we accuse others of not listening, pretending   that we ourse

阅读理解     Too often we accuse others of not listening, pretending   that we ourse

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阅读理解     Too often we accuse others of not listening, pretending   that we ourselves are faultless, yet in our
hearts we know that many of the mistakes we make come about because we haven"t listened carefully
enough. We get things wrong because we haven"t listened carefully enough. We get things wrong because we haven"t quite understood what someone meant when they were talking to us. Anyone who has ever
taken the minutes of a   long meeting will know how hard it is to remember-despite the benefit of
notes-exactly what everyone said. But success depends on getting things right-and that means listening.
     Listening is not the same thing as hearing which is not quite an effort. It demands attention and
concentration. It may mean quizzing the speaker for additional information or for clarification-it is always
better to ask than to continue regardless and get things wrong. However, if you allow your mind to
wander onto something else, even for a few minutes, you"ll miss what the speaker is saying -probably
at the very moment when he or she  is saying something critical. And not having heard, you won"t know
you"ve missed anything until it"s too late.
     The most common bad habit we have is to start thinking of what we are going to say about the
subject long before the other speaker has finished. We then stop listening. Even worse, this often adds
rudeness to inattentiveness, as once you have decided what to say there is a fair chance you will interrupt
to say it. Good listeners don"t interrupt. In fact it is often worth explaining the main idea of what you have
just been told before going on to make your own points. Nobody is offended by this and it shows that
you have listened well.
Above all, be patient and accept that many people are not very good communicators. It"s helpful to
remember that the ways people move and position themselves while they are speaking can reveal a
great deal about what they are saying. Equally important you should put yourself in the other person"s
place, both intellectually and emotionally; it will help you to understand what_they_are_getting_at and
form a response. But don"t be too clever. Faced with a know-all, many people keep quiet because they
see no point in continuing.1. Which is the best title for this passage?A. Don"t be too clever
B. Be a good listener
C. Don"t miss anything critical
D. Think of the speaker2. In the last paragraph, the underlined words mean ________.A. what they imply
B. what they like
C. what they attack
D. what they achieve3. According to the passage, which of the following is the  writer"s opinion?A. If you want to be a good listener, you should be very clever and emotional.
B. Speakers won"t continue talking when their listeners explain what they’ve heard.
C. If you don"t want to get things wrong, it"s important to be a good listener.
D. It"s hard to be a good listener because listening tests you on your intelligence.4. What is the lesson we can learn from this passage?A. Don"t accuse others of not listening while talking with them.
B. Don"t get anything wrong if you miss what the speaker is saying.
C. Listening inattentively may cost you the loss of your success.
D. Think carefully of what you"re going to say before the speaker finishes.
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阅读理解。    As a kid,I can remember going to the supermarket and grabbing eggs off the shelf.I would run them
home to my  mother because they were  usually  going into a delicious cake. Times  have changed.
Cage-free?Organic?Brown?White?Omega-3s?Help!Here are some tips to help you figure out which
eggs you should choose:
   ●Brown or white?In fact,color is simply a sign of the breed of hen.Find the freshest egg with the most
flavor and let color be a secondary concern.
   ●Extra Omega-3s?Omega-3 eggs come from a hen whose diet has added flaxseed(亚麻籽),which
produces an egg containing an average of 225 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E.The countless
health benefits for humans make these eggs an attractive purchase.My opinion?Eat a piece of fresh fish and
get a pure dose of Omega-3s.Let eggs be eggs.
   ●Does your egg need exercise?Free-range eggs are from hens raised without the confines of a cage,
though they may or may not have spent much time outdoors.Organic eggs are from hens whose feed must
meet organic standards.These hens must be raised humanely,and they must be given time to stay outdoors.
Hey,happier hens do lay tastier eggs.
   ●Does local make a difference?Nothing is better than local eggs.They may have a feather or two stuck
to them or a little imperfect shape and they may or may not be certified(证明)organic;however,they have
one quality I prize:I know exactly where my food came from and how it came to be!In some cases I can
even ask the farmer when the eggs were laid and what the hens were fed.1.What does the author think of Omega-3 eggs?A.They are a good choice for people to purchase.
B.They contain fewer Omega-3s than fresh fish.
C.They have the highest content of pure Omega-3s.
D.They are not the best source of Omega-3s.2.The underlined part "Free-range" probably means"__________".A.wild  
B.organic
C.special  
D.Omega-3-free3.According to the passage,which of the following has nothing to do with an egg"s quality?A.The egg"s color.
B.The hen"s exercise.
C.The hen"s living conditions.
D.The hen"s food.4.This passage is most probably taken from a book named __________.A.Shopping Skills  
B.Eggs and Cooking
C.Raising Hens  
D.Healthy Diet
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阅读理解。   There are thousands of products of all colors and shapes in a supermarket,making you believe that they
are worth a try.How? Packaging (包装) is the silent but persuading salesman.
   There on the shelves,each bottle,can,box,and jar has been carefully designed and measured to speak to
the inner self of  the consumer (消费者), because he is buying not only a product but also his belief in life.
Scientists  have studied consumer  behavior recently and  found  that  the look of the package has a great
effect on the "quality"  of the product and on how well it sells,because "Consumers  generally  cannot tell
between a product and its package. Many products are packages and many packages are products",as
Louis Cheskin,the first social scientist studying consumers" feelings for packaging,noticed.
   Colors are one of the best tools in packaging.Studies of eye movement have shown that colors draw
human attention quickly.Take V8 for example.For many years,the bright red color of tomatoes and carrots on the thin bottle makes you feel that it is very good for your body.And the word "green" today can keep
food prices going up.
   Shapes are another attraction.Circles often suggest happiness and peacefulness,because these shapes are pleasing to both the eye and the heart.That"s why the round yellow M signs of McDonald"s are inviting to
both young and old.
   This new consumer response  (反应)  to the colors and shapes of  packages  reminds  producers and
sellers that people buy to satisfy both body and soul.1.According to the passage, ________ seems to be able to persuade a consumer to buy the product.A.the pleasing color of the package
B.the special taste of the product
C.the strange shape of the package
D.the belief in the product2.If a package or a product is round in shape,it can ________.A.bring excitement to the consumers
B.attract the consumers" attention
C.catch the eye movement of the consumers
D.produce a happy and peaceful feeling3."And the word "green" today can keep food prices going up." This sentence suggests that consumers
today are ________.A.starting to notice the importance of new food
B.enjoying the beauty of nature more than before
C.beginning to like green vegetables
D.paying more attention to their health4.It can be inferred from the passage that V8 is a kind of ________.A.vegetable dish  
B.healthy juice
C.iced drink  
D.red vegetable
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阅读理解
     In December, 2010, many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year.
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year"s list of
favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills
the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.
     Jennifer Egan"s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years.
The story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock
musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled
young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of
their friends.
     The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language
newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working
for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
      Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by
rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s
and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith
Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this
famous band has experienced.
     Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his
extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.
     Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most
misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years
ago.One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries
of lies.1. How many books are mentioned in the passage?A. 5.  
B. 6.  
C. 7.  
D. 8.2. The following books are related to music EXCEPT________.A. A Visit from the Goon Squad
B. The Imperfectionists
C. Just Kids
D. Life3. If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________.A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
C. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
D. The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
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阅读理解。     Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences
can help you better manage your money?
     As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of  our own values or beliefs. These are  influenced  by
society,our family,the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up,it"s not easy to
change later in life.
     Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is
part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
     According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,the cricket and the
snail.
     The ant-works first
     Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter,these people don"t
care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life
when they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of  their money if  they
were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.
     The cricket-fun first
     The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn"t think  too much about the future. They even
borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These
people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy
insurance.
     The snail-lives under pressure
     The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long-term loans from
the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they
are not sure  whether they can afford it. This can cause  problems in the future. They should plan more
carefully.1.People with the character of the snail would like to __________.A.enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the future
B.put work before everything else
C.live a luxury life at all costs
D.take the risk of investing a large sum of money2.Our beliefs and values are affected by the following except __________.A.society        
B.our family
C.education  
D.money3.This passage mainly talks about __________.A.the spending nature of people
B.the relation between man and insects
C.the insects in nature
D.the problems with dealing with money4.Which of the following has the character that the author prefers?A.The ant.  
B.The cricket.
C.The snail.  
D.None of the above.
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阅读理解。     It is a hot summer day,and you feel thirsty.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade.How do you feel
when you see the glass?Will you describe your feeling as happiness or as pleasure?I believe you will say it
is a feeling of pleasure. There is a connection between these two kinds of feelings, and sometimes one
causes the other,but they are not the same.Pleasure is more dependent on the five senses while happiness
is independent of them.
     When you are happy,little unpleasant events usually do not disturb you.When you are unhappy,you feel
as if everything is against you.You may compensate_for it by eating chocolate and sweets because this give
s you pleasure,yet you stay unhappy.A person may smoke cigarettes because it gives him pleasure,yet this
does not make him happier,especially if he knows the fact that it is not good for his health.
     The physical world is always in a changing state.At each moment a new thing is being created,changed,
transformed and then destroyed.This is the normal state of things and no one can change it.If we stay still in a certain state,we are sure to experience unhappiness sooner or later.On the other hand,if we adjust to the
environment,nothing can influence our moods.Then outer events have nothing to do with our inner joy of
mind.
     The room of the mind is filled with worry or fear.If you are free of thinking about them,the room has
been emptied,and then you will see what is happening and experience it.When your mind stays quiet,you
will see that happiness comes from the inside.1.What does the underlined phrase "compensate for" in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A.to make a suitable payment for
B.to let out your anger for
C.to provide with a balancing effect for
D.to solve the problems for2.According to the passage,in which of the following situations can you feel happy?A.A friend gives you a glass of cold lemonade when you feel thirsty.
B.You eat chocolate and sweets when you feel as if everything is against you.
C.Smoke cigarettes even though you know the fact that it is not good for your health.
D.You are free from worry or fear when your mind stays quiet.3.We can learn from the passage__________.A.happiness is more dependent on the five senses
B.pleasure sometimes arouses happiness
C.you feel happy when nothing around you changes in a certain state
D.you feel unhappy because you have to adjust to the environment4.Which can be the best title for the passage?A.Pleasure Leads to Happiness
B.Happiness Changes Us
C.Happiness Is Within Us
D.Stay a Quiet Mind
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