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See what happens? We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to ！” There were sighs of desperation and spreading throughout the plane, and we hadn’t even yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again,“ Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are , so we are. We only have one engine going right now, and it is working double time. ”
There was crying we had walked into grave. But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time, and his was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air and happened. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone for still being alive.
Although I do sincerely like to have a plan “see what happens”, which really isn’t such a bad life strategy, all too often, I would see people pursuing their goals with inaction just because they don’t have success. Actually, success will never be guaranteed. The thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.
If you are planning to learn a new skill, get up in the air, and see what happens! It might not be as as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be ! So don’t stay there trying nothing just because there is no of guaranteed success.
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:A
小题5:C
小题6:B
小题7:D
小题8:A
小题9:C
小题10:B
小题11:D
小题12:C
小题13:B
小题14:C
小题15:A
小题16:D
小题17:C
小题18:B
小题19:A
小题20:B
解析
试题分析：文章讲述作者一次乘飞机的经历，飞机没有了动力，使用发电机发电，只有一个发动机，而飞行员还是计划起飞，看看会发生什么，虽然乘客非常绝望，但是结果还是很好的，虽然作者认为这件事可以有更好的计划，但是他认为在我们的生活中，有时有必要在没有十足把握的时候去尝试，这样才有可能成功。
小题1:考查副词。A. Hopefully有希望地；B. Excitedly激动地；C. Unfortunately不幸地；D. Thankfully感谢地。根据下文中的sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We have no on the plane可知飞机上没有电是不幸的。根据句意故选C。
小题2:考查名词。A. service服务；B. power电力；C. water水；D. fuel燃料。从下文信息：We have a generator(发电机), and we are going to the engines with it.可知飞机上没有电，将用发动机来发电。根据句意故选B。
小题3:考查动词。A. shut关闭；B. fix修理；C. change改变；D. start启动。此处指“我们要用它启动发动机”。根据句意故选D.
小题4:考查短语辨析。A. get up起床，上升；B. pack up收拾行李；C. light up点亮；D. speed up加速。根据下文中的We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens?可知这里指升入天空。根据句意故选A。
小题5:考查动词。A. wait等待；B. delay拖延；C. crash坠毁；D. suffer遭受。因为飞机没有电了，所以乘客们害怕飞机会坠毁。根据句意故选C.
小题6:考查名词。A. rumor谣言；B. anxiety焦虑；C. disease疾病；D. smoke烟雾。在飞机里蔓延着绝望的叹气和焦虑。故选B。
小题7:考查短语辨析。A. looked over俯瞰；B. gone out熄灭；C. got across传达；D. taken off起飞。从上文 , before we took off可知我们还没有起飞。故选D。
小题8:考查动词。A. sitting坐；B. checking检查；C. watching观看；D. boarding登机。可知我们还没有起飞，30分钟过去了，我们还坐在那里。根据句意故选A。
小题9:考查形容词。A. puzzled困惑的；B. patient耐心的；C. desperate绝望的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据语境：乘客和机组成员都很绝望。故选C。
小题10:考查连词。A. even if即使；B. as if好像；C. what if倘若……又如何？D. only if但愿。这里指有人在哭泣，好像要走进坟墓了。故选B。
小题11:考查名词。A. comment评论；B. Ccomplaint抱怨； C. promise许诺；D. plan计划。根据上文We will in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens.可知飞行员是有计划的。故选D。
小题12:考查代词辨析：A. everything 一切，B. something某些事情，C. nothing没有什么，D. anything任何东西，从下文的：We arrived in Norfolk and everyone for still being alive.可知我们起飞了，但是没有什么事情发生，故选C
小题13:考查动词辨析：A. escaped逃跑，B. cheered欢呼，C. sighed叹气，D. praised表扬，大家都因为活着而欢呼。根据句意故选B
小题14:考查短语辨析。A. less than少于；B. other than除了；C. better than好于；D. more than多于。虽然我希望有个计划要比看到所发生的要好。可知应选C。
小题15:考查形容词。A. frozen呆住了；B. annoyed恼火的；C. concerned关心的；D. satisfied满意的。我经常看到追逐目标的人们因为不作为而停滞。故选A。
小题16:考查形容词。A. realistic现实的；B, organized有组织的；C. potential潜在的；D. guaranteed有保证的。仅仅是因为他们没有确保的成功。根据句意故选D.
小题17:考查形容词。A. same相同的；B. common普通的；C. best最好的；D. last最后的。你能做的最好的事情是起飞看看会发生什么。故选C。
小题18:考查形容词。A. interesting有趣的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. surprising令人惊讶的；D. encouraging鼓舞人心的。这里指的是上文的技能，它可能不会像你认为的那样有挑战性。根据句意故选B.
小题19:考查名词。A. fun有趣的事情；B. pain痛苦； C. sorrow悲伤； D. trouble困难。根据上文It might not be as as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought.可知它是一件有趣的事情。根据句意故选A.
小题20:考查名词。A. meaning意思；B. sigh标志；C. action行动；D. reward奖赏。所以不要留在那里什么也不做，仅仅因为没有确保成功的标志。根据句意故选B。
核心考点
试题【A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. 】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
Her performance wasn’t well received, in part because her speech was full of filler words—“ums,” “ahs” and “you knows.” One listener counted 27 “ums” and 38 “you knows” in the space of five minutes. A few weeks after the interview, Kennedy ended her Senate campaign.
Filler words may seem natural in everyday speech, but they can be deadly in formal presentations. “Using excessive fillers is the most annoying speech habit,” said Susan Ward, a speech specialist. “They take your listener’s attention away often to the point that he doesn’t hear anything you say. Your message is entirely lost.”
Many speakers are afraid of pause. They believe their audience will think they are inarticulate (不善于表达) if they pause to think of what to say next, so they use filler words to avoid the silence. However, a pause is actually more impressive than a filler word. Listeners know that the speaker is thinking, trying to find the right word. Sometimes a pause can actually improve a speech, as when an actor uses a dramatic pause to hold the attention of his audience. A speaker shouldn’t be afraid to pause occasionally during a speech; it shows self-confidence.
It takes some work to cut out filler words. You can begin by taking a few seconds to think about what you want to say the next time you are asked a question. This pause will help you begin powerfully, and it will help you avoid using a filler word.
The same public speaking technique applies when you are shifting from one idea to another. While you may be tempted to fill the silence between ideas with a filler word, remember to allow yourself to pause and think about what you want to say next.
If you need help overcoming your “um” problem, consider asking a family member or a friend to point out when you use filler words. You also could record an upcoming presentation and then watch yourself in action. You may be amazed at how often you say “um” or “uh”!
Although we live in a fast-paced society that seemingly demands instant answers, we must use the pause to our advantage. Finally, we should only speak when we are ready.
小题1:In the first two paragraphs of the article the writer intends to ______.
| A．introduce Caroline Kennedy to readers |
| B．illustrate how deadly filler words can be in the public speech |
| C．explain what filler words are |
| D．remind readers that they should count filler words used in public speeches |
| A．they prevent the listener from focusing on what the speaker is saying. |
| B．they convey the speaker’s superiority to the listener. |
| C．they mean the speaker is not articulate at all. |
| D．they make the speaker appear self-confident. |
| A．give the speaker more credibility |
| B．hold the attention of the audience |
| C．show the speaker’s deep insight |
| D．help the audience relax |
| A．To have mental training in order to think faster. |
| B．To ask someone else to point out when you use filler words. |
| C．To watch a recording of your own speech. |
| D．To practice thinking for a moment before answering a question. |
The political drama, which airs on the Internet service Netflix, has won the applauses of viewers around the world since its debut(首次亮相) on February 1, 2013. And it has caught the attention of real politicians, including US President Barack Obama.
Kevin Spacey plays Francis J. Underwood, a cold-blooded Democrat who moves his way up the political ladder by any means necessary. He often uses his under-exposure in media to carry out misdeeds that will later benefit him.
The revenge(报仇) theme plays a heavy role throughout the storyline, Underwood, who had high hopes for an appointment as Secretary of State in the first season, was betrayed by the US President and his former colleagues. He and his wife then conducted a plan of revenge and swore to unseat those who turned their backs against him. Through their plan, Underwood’s own hunger for power grew and empowered him to get rid of whoever stood in his Way.
The release of the trailer(预告片) of the second season excited millions of viewers around the world, including US President Barack Obama, who has been a loyal fan since the series debuted. Obama expressed his admiration for Underwood. “This guy’s getting a lot of stuff done,” he said. Although the President is anxious to watch the story unfold, he’d like to do it at his own pace. After the release of the second season on February 14, 2014, Obama sent words on his Twitter account, “Tomorrow: @HouseOfCards. No spoilers , please.”
The second season has promised to be darker, with more unexpected turnouts, and is to include more Chinese elements. “Perhaps the team, including myself, has realized that in the next decade, Asia will be an extensively important region, and China will play an active role in its transition and change,” says Spacey.
小题1:The second season is different in that _____.
| A．it is a political drama |
| B．more Chinese elements are involved |
| C．it has caught the attention of US President Barack Obama |
| D．Kevin Spacey, a cold-blooded Democrat, plays Francis’J. Underwood |
| A．the plot of the drama series |
| B．the background of the drama series |
| C．the characters of the drama series |
| D．the popularity of the drama series |
| A．the second season is expected to be darker with more deaths |
| B．audiences lose their heart to traditional heroes in the drama |
| C．the drama is the reflection of politics of America in real life |
| D．the drama has won the recognition of viewers since its first season |
| A．doesn’t wish to be told what to do as a drama fan |
| B．adores the drama so much that he wants to watch it in advance |
| C．doesn’t want to be disturbed while watching the drama |
| D．hopes nobody will inform him of the plot of the drama in advance |
You can use role-reversal (角色转换) methods to help each employee understand how the other feels. This model works best when there are only two parties involved. You can hold a meeting with annoyed workers in your office. You might say. "Jane, explain to me how you would feel if Nancy went to lunch with your clients (客户 ) without telling you?" Or. "Nancy, how would you respond if Jane came to me with complaints about you, but hadn"t tried to talk to you about them first? "
Workers often respond better to praise than criticism. By publicly drawing attention to employees who have healthy work relationships. you can increase the awareness for those who encourage any conflict. Avoid mentioning teams or departments that are being troubled by conflict. Instead. focus on the teams that work well together You might say. "I want to express thanks to the design team for working together to meet the deadline this week," or -Special thanks to the finance department for their teamwork in making sure that the quarterly reports were accurate"
And help your employees see that differences can be good and don"t necessarily lead to anger or disagreement This is one of the best ways to settle workplace conflicts. You can meet with employees and try to stress the value of different techniques. This lets all parties know that their own styles can be effective. You might say. " I know you disagree on how to market our services. but when you combine Jim"s email marketing with Joe"s personal one-on-one phone calls, you can increase sales. The two of you go well together. " Or. "I know you have different styles for interacting with clients. but Sally"s take-them-out-for-coffee approach works well together with Ann"s formal business meeting style Both are necessary for building relationships and getting work done. "
小题1:To build a team-centered workforce, employers_________.
| A．should learn to be considerate |
| B．should be divided into two parties |
| C．shouldn"t go out with clients alone |
| D．should learn to accept public criticism |
| A．differences are not all bad |
| B．role reversals are necessary |
| C．the importance of working together |
| D．the importance of focusing on the positive |
| A．inform | B．persuade | C．instruct | D．eutertain |
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.
小题1:In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.
| A．paper. | B．umbrellas. | C．bamboo beds. | D．flower vases. |
| A．The troika. | B．The raspa. | C．The kinderpolka. | D．The mayim mayim |
| A．in large quantities | B．with natural tastes |
| C．not able to be refused | D．hot but delicious |
| A．August 11 | B．August 12 | C．August 13 | D．August 14 |
“Here in 2012, $252 on average–the technology spend for consumers this year.” From tablet computers to smartphones, American shoppers have been lining up to get the newest and coolest electronic devices on the market. There are more choices today than ever before. “It’s kind of hard to make a decision.”
Tablet computers are one of the best-selling products this year. Brian Tong is Senior Editor of CNET.com. The website reports on tech news and examines the latest electronic products. He says the Apple iPad Mini is one of the most popular tablets. Its starting price is $329. One of Apple’s biggest competitors is the Google Nexus 7. It starts at $199.
“The hardware inside is more powerful than what’s in the iPad Mini, but also it offers you a lot of things like maps that work better than Apple’s maps.” Brian Tong says there is one reason why people may like the iPad Mini more than the Nexus 7. “If you just want to read books and surf the Internet, you don’t really need to get an iPad Mini, but if you want the largest group of apps that’s where the iPad and Apple’s ecosystem shines the most.”
Elman Chacon is with the electronics store Best Buy. He says another hot product this season is smart cameras. They connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi. This makes it easy for users to email or upload photographs directly from the camera. “You can literally take a picture, upload it into your Facebook in a matter of seconds. These things are pretty cool because they do a lot of things.”
Streaming media boxes also connect to the Internet. People are able to watch web content such as movies and YouTube videos on their televisions. Another popular item is wireless speaker systems. The newest ones work with any device that has Bluetooth technology, including smartphones, laptops and tablets.
With the growing popularity of Internet shopping, many consumers will visit a store first to look at a product, and then go online to find it at a lower price. Stores like Best Buy understand that and they want to stay competitive.
“We have something called the perfect match promise which means if you buy a certain device and you find it cheaper within 30 days we’ll go ahead and price match that for you.” Elman Chacon said.
小题1:According to Brain Tong, ________.
| A．the Apple’s iPad Mini is more suitable for enthusiastic readers |
| B．the hardware in iPad Mini is more advanced than that in Nexus 7 |
| C．Nexus 7 has fewer apps than iPad Mini |
| D．iPad mini is more eco-friendly |
| A．you are sure to get double the amount you paid |
| B．you can return the device and get your money back |
| C．the store will return the price differences |
| D．the store will lower the price within 30 days |
| A．Smart cameras. | B．Streaming media boxes. |
| C．Wireless speaker systems. | D．Tablet computers. |
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