( )1. A. target
( )2. A. medical
( )3. A. so
( )4. A. focuses on
( )5. A. record
( )6. A. grows
( )7. A. Obviously
( )8. A. known
( )9. A. creating
( )10. A. ignore
( )11. A. In brief
( )12. A. crazy
( )13. A. time
( )14. A. less
( )15. A. appreciate
( )16. A. shouting
( )17. A. new
( )18. A. If
( )19. A. terrible
( )20. A. figure out | B. style
B. physical
B. then
B. applies to
B. evaluation
B. translates
B. Strangely
B. supported
B. lacking
B. keep
B. In addition
B. anxious
B. mirror
B. amazing
B. dislike
B. shining
B. nervous
B. Although
B. noble
B. take out | C. function
C. chemical
C. nor
C. works with
C. reflection
C. enters
C. Fortunately
C. observed
C. sharing
C. take
C. For example
C. upset
C. garden
C. more
C. descr be
C. speaking
C. familiar
C. Since
C. reliable
C. put out | D. color
D. mental
D. neither
D. serves as
D. example
D. falls
D. Frequently
D. recognized
D. comparing
D. notice
D. As usual
D. concerned
D. person
D. valuable
D. discover
D. pointing
D. friendly
D. Once
D. desirable
D. give out |
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| 1-5: CBADC 6-10: BDACD 11-15: CADAB 16-20: CABDA |
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| 阅读理解 | George Prochnik would like the world to_put_a_sock_in_it.He makes his case in a new book,
Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise. Here he explains himself (using his indoor voice):
"We"ve become so accustomed to noise, there"s almost a deep prejudice against the idea that
silence might be beneficial.If you tell someone to be quiet, you sound like an old man.But it"s never
been more important to find continuing quiet.Silence focuses us, improves our health, and is a key
to lasting peace and satisfaction."
"We need to excite people about the sounds you start to hear if you merely quiet things down a
little.During a Japanese tea ceremony, the smallest sounds become a kind of art-the spoons making
a light ringing sound on a bowl, the edges of a kimono(和服)brushing against the floor."
"Deaf people are very attentive(专注的)in almost every aspect of life.If two deaf people are
walking together, using sign language, they constantly watch out for each other and protect each
other by paying steady attention to the other.They are connected yet also fully aware of their
surroundings.Even deaf teenagers! We in the hearing world can learn from them.If we remove the
powerful blasts(一阵阵)of noise, we become aware of an extraordinarily rich world around us-of
little soft sounds and the sound of footsteps, of bird songs and ice cracking(开裂声).It"s astonishing
how beautiful things sound when you can really listen."
1. What does the phrase "to put a sock in it" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. to be quiet
B. to be colorful
C. to be full of love
D. to be attentive to someone
2. What does Prochnik say about us?
A. We are used to quietness.
B. We have to put up with noise.
C. We do not think silence to be beneficial.
D. We do not believe lasting peace to be available.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to Prochnik?
A. We need more sounds in our lives.
B. There is nothing to be learned from the deaf.
C. We are not aware how rich the world around us is.
D. There is too much noise at a Japanese tea ceremony.
4. It can be inferred from the text that________.
A. we can benefit a lot from old people
B. it is a good idea to use sign language
C. there is no escape from the world of sound
D. it is possible to find how beautiful things sound | | 完形填空 | A piece of advice that I often receive is "as long as you do your best". I believe that this is good
advice _1__ it tells me that they trust my __2__ and will respect my decisions, even if they are the
wrong ones. This helps to take __3__ off me when I am going to school because I don"t have to
__4__ certain standards and try to __5__ goals that are unattainable. __6__, I can just worry about
doing the best I can. It is possible that I may have a __7__ that is not the highest paying or the most
respectable. But as long as I do the job to the best of my ability, I will feel like I have accomplished
__8__. This is good because many kids have to live up to expectations that they can"t attain, or do
something that they don"t really __9__ in order to make their parents 10 .
The 11 with saying "as long as you do your best" is that when I know I could have done a better
job, I have a sort of 12 feeling. I hate it 13 I get a low mark 14 fail in something and my parents
say "as long as you tried your hardest". However, when I know I did the work as well as I could but it
isn"t a good mark, I don"t worry about it 15 some people might.
In 16 , the piece of advice is basically a good one, and often it 17 me motivated in the things I
do. It also 18 me that my parents will support most of my decisions and treat me like a 19 person. I
will probably 20 the advice "as long as you do your best" to my children.
| ( )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 | | 阅读理解 | 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. | | 阅读理解。 | 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 | | 阅读理解 | 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. | 最新试题
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