阅读理解。 Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for
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Shopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something. His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on follows at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to everyone"s satisfaction. For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop doesn"t have what he wants. In that case the salesman, as the name implies, tries to sell the customer something else, he offers the nearest he can to the article required. No good salesman brings out such a substitute impolitely; he does so with skill: "I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size? It happens to be the colour you mentioned. "Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: "This is the right colour and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on." Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? In almost every respect she does so in the opposite way. Her shopping is not often based on need. She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only "having a look round". She is always open to persuasion; indeed she sets great store by what the saleswoman tells her, even by what companions tell her. She will try on any number of things. Uppermost in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Contrary to a lot of jokes, most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always on the lock- out for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one rail to another, to and fro, often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It is a laborious process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands. |
1. According to the passage, when a man is buying clothes,____________. |
A. he buys cheap things, regardless of quality B. he chooses things that others introduce C. he does not mind how much he has to pay for the right things D. he buys good quality things, so long as they are not too dear |
2.What does the passage tell us about women shoppers for clothes? |
A. They welcome suggestions from anyone. B. Women rarely consider buying cheap clothes. C. Women often buy things without giving the matter proper thought. D. They listen to advice but never take it. |
3.What does a man do when he can not get exactly what he wants? |
A. He buys a similar thing of the colour he wants. B. He usually does not buy anything. C. At least two of his requirements must be met before he buys., D. So long as the style is right, he buys the thing. |
4. Many jokes make fun of women shoppers by saying that_________ . |
A .they waste money on inferior( 劣质的 )goods B. they should buy only the best clothes C. they are much more sensible than men D. they think of the price of clothes and nothing else |
5. Rrhat is the most obvious difference between men and women shoppers? |
A. The fact that men do not try clothes on in a shop. B. Women bargain for their clothes, but men do not. C. Women stand up to shop, but men sit down. D. The time they take over buying clothes. |
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When do people decide whether or not they want to become friends? During their first four minutes together, according to a book by Dr. Leonard Zunin. "Every time you meet someone in a social situation, give him your undivided attention for four minutes. A lot of people"s whole lives would change if they did just that." When we are introduced to new people, we should try to appear friendly and self-confident. In general, he says, "People like people who like themselves." On the other hand, we should not make the other person think we are too sure of ourselves. Hearing such advice, one might say, "But I"m not a friendly, self-confident person. That"s not my nature. It would be dishonest for me to act that way." In reply, Dr. Zunin would claim that a little practice can help us feel comfortable about changing our social habits. We can become accustomed to any changes we choose to make in our personality. "It"s like getting used to a new car. It may be unfamiliar at first, but it goes much better than the old one." But isn"t it dishonest to give the appearance of friendly self-confidence when we don"t actually feel that way? Perhaps, but according to Dr. Zunin, "total honesty" is not always good for social relationships, especially during the first few minutes of contact. There is a time for everything, and a certain amount of play-acting may be best for the first few minutes of contact with a stranger. That is not the time to complain about one"s health or to mention faults one finds in other people. It is not the time to tell the whole truth about one"s opinions and impressions. The author also declares that interpersonal relations should be taught as a required course in every school, along with reading, writing, and mathematics. In his opinion, success in life depends mainly on how we get along with other people. That is at least as important as how much we know.
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1. When first introduced to new people, we should __________. |
A. be friendly and sure of ourselves regardless of the other people"s feeling B. always tell the whole truth even if it hurts C. appear friendly and self-confident at least for the first few minutes D. mention faults we find in the other people |
2. According to the author"s advice, interpersonal relations _______. |
A. should be set as a required course in schools B. are more important than other courses in school C. are less important than reading, writing and mathematics D. is the only key to one"s success in life |
3. The underlined word "play-acting" in the fourth paragraph means_______. |
A. being totally honest B. being a little dishonest C. acting out what one feels D. acting in a play |
4. The best title for the passage could be __________. |
A. The Key to Success B. Best Ways to Make Friends C. Personal Relations D. The First Four Minutes |
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Success Is Not a Destination(目的地) Should people stop once they have achieved something? No! In life, they are always trying to make things better or have more of the same success. Athletes are constantly striving(努力) to shorten time for races, increase heights or distances. The world of medicine has had its series of successes, too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages, mankind has found treatments and cures for cancer and other diseases. A cure for AIDS might soon be discovered. Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Tuner at 54 is still singing in abundance(丰富) and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes. Comedian George Burns, in his 90s, wants to perform at Caesar"s Palace when he turns 100. Success does not belong only to the rich and famous. It should be the goal of everyone. Many successful people have had humble beginnings. Would you believe that actress Michelle Pfeifer of Cat was a supermarket checkout girl? At work, we strive for achievement, too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile. Often, it is the inner thrill(一阵激动) and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be. Aiming for success doesn"t mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences. It ultimately(最终) makes you a more interesting and useful person in society. The journey to success has its road blocks, discouragement and distractions. It takes great resourcefulness and achievement to overcome obstacles and setbacks to move on successfully |
1. If an athlete can shorten time in races, he/she . |
A. is a real success B. will stop his/her steps forward C. is always sure to win D. is the best runner of all |
2.The expression "a pat on the back" probably means " ". |
A. patting somebody on the back B. something important C. singing somebody"s praises D. anything important |
3. Which statement below is NOT true according to the passage? |
A. Man now can transplant organs. B. Man now can cure AIDS. C. Not all successful people have humble beginnings. D. Michelle was once a supermarket checkout girl. |
4.The writer of the passage agrees to all the ideas EXCEPT that . |
A. any small success will make us excited B. organizing a conference is a success C. aiming for success is to gain new experiences in life D. the journey to success is not so smooth to make |
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To all of you at Chinese love links, I am 44 years old and never married. I have always wanted to find that perfect someone that I dream about. For about the last five years I have almost given up the hope of ever finding the one I truly wish to spend the rest of my life with. I have always tried to be a nice guy. I had found your website some four or five months before. I did not know what to expect. I don"t know how to speak Chinese and never thought truly of how I was to an Asian woman. Well, I had a lot of replies from some very nice and pretty women. I had a hard time finding only a couple to write to. But one stood out from the rest. She was cute, nice and seemed to hold a lot of the same values as I do. In a short time I had decided to write only to her. We communicated via emails 2-3 times a day and phone calls once or twice a week. I went and met her and her family only a week ago. Her name is Ying and she lives in Nanning. I found Nanning to be one of the most beautiful cities I had ever been to. We had even decided to marry and to bring her to the USA under the fianc?e visa. Not only did she meet everything I had ever hoped to find in someone else but turned out to be what every woman should be like, at least the ones I have met. We plan to marry as soon as she is here and start a family together as neither of us has children but we both want them. So to anyone out there reading this, I can only say this: You may not find what you are looking for if you"re not honest with your partner and yourself. This site worked for me mostly because I was honest with something that I wanted in someone else. When I did find her, love can work even across the other side of the world, between language differences and cultural differences. I wish you all luck in finding your perfect match. I have finally found mine and wish to give all my thanks to those at Chinese love links to help make it happen. Sincerely yours, Arthur |
1. We can infer from the letter that Chinese love links is a website to . |
A. help foreigners to travel in China B. help both Chinese and foreigners to find one they want to marry C. help Chinese and foreigners make friends D. receive letters from the USA |
2.Which of the following is true about Arthur"s story? |
A. He was sure of finding a Chinese woman as his wife at first. B. He was determined to find a Chinese woman as his wife. C. He almost lost hope in finding a perfect wife until he found Ying. D. No women wrote to him before Ying. |
3.Ying stood out from the rest because . |
A. she was a Chinese B. she had much in common with Arthur C. other women stopped writing to Arthur D. she was cute and nice and often phoned to Arthur |
4. Arthur thinks is the most important in finding someone one wants to marry. |
A. being honest with the partner and oneself B. help from the website C. difference in languages and places D. difference in cultures |
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● Formula One Car Racing was hit by McLaren spy controversy. ● David Beckham left Real Madrid for Las Angeles Galaxy of the Major League Soccer. ● The National Basketball Association (NBA) was involved in gambling. ● Men"s 100-meter world record was revised. Asafa Powell of Jamaica lowered the world 100-meter record with a time of 9.74 seconds in Italy in September. He had previously shared the record of 9.77 with American Olympic champion Justin Gatlin. ● Germany defended their title at the Women"s World Cup. Germany became the first team in history to defend the title at the Women"s World Cup after beating Brazil 2-0 in the final on Sept. 30. ● American track athlete Marion Jones admitted that she had used steroids (类固醇类药物) in the run-up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Jones was then stripped of the five medals, including three golds she won in Sydney, and banned for two years. ● FIFA ended its policy of rotating(使轮流) the hosting of World Cups through its six continental confederations from the 2018 World Cup finals. ● The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) presented its new anti-drug rules aimed at strictly punishing drug-takers but also offering mercy for accidental drug-taking. ● Swiss Roger Federer still ruled the tennis world. For the third time in four years, Federer walked away with three of the four majors. ● Brazilian men"s volleyball team got their 10th world-level crown in seven years after defending World Cup title in December. |
1. Which country, should you go to if you want to watch David Beckham"s league matches on the spot? |
A. America. B. Spain. C. Britain. D. Germany. |
2. What does the underlined word "stripped" most probably mean? |
A. To remove one"s clothes, either completely or to a particular extent. B. To take off a covering, or take the covering off something. C. To separate one or more components from a solution (溶液) or mixture. D. To take status or property or titles away from somebody. |
3. Which is true according to the passage? |
A. Asafa Powell became a world record keeper for the first time. B. It was the first time that Germany won the Women"s World Cup. C. Accidental drug-takers might not be punished strictly by WADA. D. Roger Federer missed three of four majors for the third time. |
4. What might be the best title of this news report? |
A. Top 10 world-popular sportsmen in 2007. B. Top 10 world sports breakthroughs in 2007. C. Top 10 world sports records in 2007. D. Top 10 world sports news stories in 2007. |
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My bookshelves are full of dust-and with good reason. When it comes to cleaning that part of my home, I suffer from the most serious case of avoidance (回避反应症). The thing is this: when I do set out to clean and re-organize my books, which seldom happens, I place myself into a really bad situation. No sooner do I take a title from the shelf, blow off the dust, and wipe down the cover than I find myself sitting on the floor with legs crossed and my back against the wall. Pretty soon books get piled up on my legs as I am reunited with old friends. It is as if these books have voices, and each wants to say its piece. "Remember me? I was given to you when you went into the Navy, so that you would never lack for companionship," one whispers. Another says, "I was your first book of poems, given to you before you learned to love poetry." And a third, "I was the book that made history so attractive to you." Perhaps the greatest pleasure of re-organizing my books are the surprises - or better said, reunions-that occur. During my latest book-cleaning adventure, I found one that had fallen behind the shelf: "Tales of Edgar Allan Poe." Not an unusual title, but the words written on the first page made it very special: "With Love from Mom and Dad, Christmas 1965." What"s this? A book on the physics of lasers().It is filled with mathematical statements, and I had bought it at a library sale when I was 12, not long after the laser had been invented. I couldn"t understand a bit of it, but I did learn what "laser" meant. What I end up with when I empty my bookshelves is a cross-section (横剖面) of my personal history. It"s like a road cut where one sees all the layers of rock going back through time to the beginning of the simplest life forms. The books I"ve read-and kept-are not just old friends. They are my résumé ? |
1.What could be said about the author? |
A. He is too busy to tidy up his bookshelves. B. He considers his books treasured possessions. C. He has made a lot of notes in his books. D. He is a lover of science books. |
2. By saying that his books have voices, the author means . |
A. hey bring back happy memories B. they are recorded in human voice C. they say a lot about human history D. they offer good topics for discussion |
3.What does the author enjoy most from re-organizing his books? |
A. Finding some missing books. B. Putting books in good order. C. Learning something new from the books. D. Rediscovering interesting stories behind some books. |
4. The underlined word "résumé" in the last paragraph probably means __________. |
A. personal history B. precious notes C. good companion D. imply life forms |
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