| ( )1. A. if ( )2. A. knowledge ( )3. A. pressure ( )4. A. pay attention to ( )5. A. do ( )6. A. Instead ( )7. A. condition ( )8. A. everything ( )9. A. admire ( )10. A. proud ( )11. A. problem ( )12. A. wonderful ( )13. A. where ( )14. A. but ( )15. A. as much as ( )16. A. fact ( )17. A. makes ( )18. A. gives ( )19. A. independent ( )20. A. pass down | B. when B. honesty B. load B. live up to B. apply B. However B. situation B. anything B. enjoy B. disappointed B. difficulty B. perfect B. when B. and B. as good as B. brief B. leaves B. encourages B. responsible B. pass by | C. though C. judgment C. weight C. catch up with C. accomplish C. Moreover C. state C. something C. envy C. comfortable C. question C. guilty C. why C. or C. as well as C. addition C. keeps C. inspires C. disabled C. pass up | D. because D. level D. feeling D. get used to D. appreciate D. Therefore D. career D. nothing D. prefer D. embarrassed D. hardship D. unbearable D. how D. so D. as little as D. conclusion D. holds D. shows D. unable D. pass back |
| 1-5: DCABC 6-10: ADCBA 11-15: ACBCA 16-20: DCDBA | |||
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| BELIEVE it or not, the color of the tie Barack Obama wore to the inauguration (就职典礼) is a hotly debated topic. The level of public interest in Obama"s tie might seem strange but many people believe his choice will symbolize the type of government he plans to run, as the color of a politician"s tie is thought to convey ideas of power, trustworthiness and more. Policies of ties It may be the least practical item of male dress, but it is arguably the most expressive. In the UK and many other countries around the world, conservative (保守的 ) politicians may wear a blue tie and their liberal opponents a red one. In America, the colors go the other way round. The Republicans have in recent years become associated with the color red, and the Democrats with blue. But in spite of this, Bush wears blue ties more often than any other color. What they mean According to Sharon Haver, editor of focusonstyle. com, in America the feelings associated with colors overrule their political significance. "A guy who wants to be regarded as strong and in charge would wear red, " Haver says. Unsurprisingly, the business tycoon Donald Trump is known for wearing red ties. But what about blue? According to Haver, "Blue is a softer color…Look at the sky. It"s peaceful and calm and trustworthy." Selecting the right tie for the right occasion ●Perfect job interview tie Perhaps no other tiewearing occasion is as important as the job interview. Gilchrist, the fashion expert, advises playing it safe and choosing a conservative one. Best choices are solids, stripes or small patterns. An excellent color is burgundy(深红色) or another serious color. Avoid pink or yellow, which suggests that the wearer lacks gravity. Pattern ties, Gilchrist suggests, should be limited to a maximum of three colors. A striped tie is a safe choice as this is acceptable to everyone. Last, Gilchrist recommends saving the expensive "hip" tie for those applying for glamorous creative jobs. ●Datenight tie When picking out the right tie for taking a girl out on a date, spend more time considering color than pattern. According to studies, women are attracted to men wearing the color blue, because blue gives the image of a "stable, faithful, constant, always there" person. So what is the worst color to wear on a date? " Flattened caterpillar (毛虫) yellowgreen, " according to Gilchrist, " it will repel both sexes equally." 1. Why are people interested in the tie that Obama wore to the inauguration? A. Because they think the tie he wore will enable them to know about his personalities and policies. B. Because they want to advise him how to select an appropriate tie for such a big occasion. C. Because they think the tie will tell if he is trustworthy as they expected when he assumes office. D. Because they believe the tie is an essential part of dressing to a mature politician like Obama. 2. What can we infer about Bush, the former president, from the passage? A. He was probably liberal in his policies when he was in power. B. He was a Republican when he served as president. C. He wore only blue ties and had no ties of alternative colors. D. He wanted to make himself unique by the tie that he wore. 3. The example of "the business tycoon Donald Trump" is given to ________. A. prove that color reflects people"s feelings to a certain degree B. show that Donald is so wealthy that he can afford expensive ties C. tell that Donald is physically strong and can handle everything D. explain that red is a popular color, especially with businessmen 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text? A. Ties can be ignored by politicians since they are the least practical item of male dress. B. Do choose ties carefully before dating, because it is the most important occasion. C. Why to avoid pink or yellow ties in job interviews is that they don"t match the atmosphere. D. The more colorful the tie is, the more likely you"ll get the job you want. | |||
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| President Coolidge"s statement, "The business of America is business," still points to an important truth today-that business institutions have more prestige(威望)in American society than any other kind of organization, including the government. Why do business institutions possess this great prestige? One reason is that Americans view business as being more firmly based on the ideal of competition than other institutions in society. Since competition is seen as the major source of progress and prosperity by most Americans, competitive business institutions are respected. Competition is not only good in itself, it is the means by which other basic American values such as individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and hard work are protected. Competition protects the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly(垄断)of power. In contrast to one, all-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for profits. Theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. Where many businesses compete for the customers" dollar, they cannot afford to treat them like inferiors or slaves. A contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving freedom. Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the noble idea of inherited privilege. | |||
| 1.The statement "The business of America is business" probably means "________". | |||
| A. The business institutions in America are concerned with commerce B. Business problems are of great importance to the American government C. Business is of primary concern to Americans D. America is a great power in world business | |||
| 2. Americans believe that they can realize their personal values only ________. | |||
| A. when given equality of opportunity B. through doing business C. by protecting their individual freedom D. by way of competition | |||
| 3. Who can benefit from business competition? | |||
| A. Honest businessmen. B. Both businessmen and their customers. C. People with ideals of equality and freedom. D. Both business institutions and government. | |||
| 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes _________. | |||
| A. Americans are more ambitious than people in other countries B. in many countries success often depends on one"s social status C. American businesses are more democratic than those in other countries D. businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in America | |||
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| Since 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiticovered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1, 800 murals(壁画)have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city. The walls that were once ugly with graffiti(涂鸦)are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program(MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia"s AntiGraffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP"s artistic director. "When people ask me what our program is about, "she says, "I answer them with one word:hope. "Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals. The MAP"s work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community(社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been "Safe Streets, ""Love and Care, " and "Peace Walk". The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals. "The making of a mural enters people"s collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history, "says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles. 1. What can be the best title for the text? A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists B. MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia C. Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist D. Hope, One Wall at a Time 2. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at? A. Helping the young find jobs. B. Protecting the neighborhood. C. Fighting against graffiti. D. Attracting more visitors. 3. How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural? A. By having discussions with people in the community. B. By seeking advice from the city government. C. By learning from the young graffiti writers. D. By studying the history of the city. 4. Which of the following best describes the work of the MAP? A. Difficult. B. Dangerous. C. Experimental. D. Successful. | |||
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| Engineering students are supposed to be examples of practicality and rationality, but when it comes to my college education, I am an idealist and a fool. In high school I wanted to be an electrical engineer and, of course, any sensible student with my aims would have chosen a college with a large engineering department, famous reputation and lots of good labs and research equipment. But that"s not what I did. I chose to study engineering at a small liberal arts(文科)university that doesn"t even offer a major in electrical engineering. Obviously, this was not a practical choice; I came here for more noble reasons. I wanted a broad education that would provide me with flexibility and a value system to guide me in my career. I wanted to open my eyes and expand my vision by interacting with people who weren"t studying science or engineering. My parents, teachers and other adults praised me for such a sensible choice. They told me I was wise and mature beyond my 18 years, and I believed them. I headed off to college, sure I was going to have an advantage over those students who went to big engineering "factories", where they didn"t care if you had values or were flexible. I was going to be a complete engineer: technical genius and sensitive humanist(人文学者)all in one. Now I"m not so sure. Somewhere along the way my noble ideals crashed into reality, as all noble ideals eventually do. After three years of struggling to balance math, physics and engineering courses with liberal arts courses, I have learned there are reasons why few engineering students try to reconcile(协调) engineering with liberal arts courses in college. The reality that has blocked my path to become the typical successful student is that engineering and the liberal arts simply don"t mix as easily as I assumed in high school. Individually they shape a person in very different ways; together they threaten to confuse. The struggle to reconcile the two fields of study is difficult. | |||
| 1. The author chose to study engineering at a small liberal arts university because he _____. | |||
| A. wanted to be an example of practicality and rationality B. intended to be a combination of engineer and humanist C. wanted to coordinate engineering with liberal arts courses in college D. intended to be a sensible student with noble ideals. | |||
| 2. In the eyes of the author, a successful engineering student is expected ______. | |||
| A. to have an excellent academic record B. to be wise and mature C. to be imaginative with a value system to guide him D. to be a technical genius with a wide vision | |||
| 3. The author"s experience shows that he was _______. | |||
| A. creative B. ambitious C. unrealistic D. irrational | |||
| 4. The word "they" in "…together they threaten to confuse." refers to ______. | |||
| A. engineering and the liberal arts. B. reality and noble ideals C. flexibility and a value system D. practicality and rationality | |||
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| 根据短文内容,从下框的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项. 选项中有一项为多余选项. |