题目
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One ceremony that has become part of coming of age has been the senior prom (毕业舞会). The senior prom is an opportunity for youth to celebrate the entrance into the world of adulthood with color and formality. However, there is far more behind the social event than ever noticed.
What is formal? Formal means to present one’s self to others in a way which is “with form”, with shape, polite, inoffensive and organized. We see the example of a formal letter; it uses proper grammar and sentence structure in order to be respectful, while at the same time serving a purpose or getting an important message across.
In our society, what is formal? Very little. On average, clothing, language, behavior --- all is very informal. Individuals who are formal (polite, inoffensive, organized) in their daily dealings with people are often looked upon as boring. Yet in certain situations, individuals play with the concept of formality not truly to achieve respectfulness and order but because it becomes fashionable to do so. While a prom may seem, on the surface, like a fun opportunity to behave formally, it is actually a flowery version of Halloween.
On the occasion of the spring prom, we see flowering youth taking on the formalities of “adult”. Fine dress, careful makeup, luxury cars all become part of being an adult. But being “adult” isn’t that way.
In our society we have a wrong idea of what adulthood actually is. It has always been my understanding that adulthood and maturity (成熟) are not based upon one’s ability to hold a cigarette in a certain way or tie a bow tie. Adulthood comes with understanding of one’s place in the universe; it comes with the knowledge of how to interact with our fellow human beings; it comes with the ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions --- whether good or bad.
小题1:The “safe havens” (Paragraph 1) most probably refers to ______.
A.families | B.high schools | C.mother countries | D.hometowns |
A.show the importance of communication |
B.discuss the purpose of a formal letter |
C.explain what real “formal” is like |
D.complain today’s letters are too formal |
A.great fun | B.out of fashion | C.actually informal | D.beautifully decorated |
A.put on heavy makeup | B.better get on with others |
C.learn to smoke cigarettes | D.buy a luxury car or dress |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:C
小题4:B
解析
试题解析:本文从学校学生放假到学生毕业举办毕业舞会引出对人们对一个人成年的理解。
小题1:词义猜测题。根据前文:As the school year comes to an end, many senior students of school across the nation will not just be starting another summer of holidays to provide a break during semesters. Leaving their safe havens (安全港)随着学年结束,全国各地的学校的许多学生将不只是启动另一个夏天假日期间学期提供休息。离开他们的避风港,学年结束,学校放假,是指学生离开了学校,所以B正确
小题2:细节理解题。根据第三段第一句话提出问题: What is formal?什么是正式的?下面内容是做出解释,通过举例说明是为了把问题解释的更加清楚,所以C正确。
小题3:细节理解题。根据第四段开头In our society, what is formal? Very little在我们的社会里,什么是正式?几乎没有.和整句:While a prom may seem, on the surface, like a fun opportunity to behave formally, it is actually a flowery version of Halloween.尽管在表面上看舞会看起来像一个有趣正式的表现的机会,它实际上是一个华丽的万圣节版,所以C正确。
小题4:细节理解题。根据最后一段的总结:在我们的社会里我们对成年人实际上是什么样子有一个错误的概念,我们已经认识到了:成年和成熟度(成熟)不是基于其同一种方式持有一支香烟或打一个蝴蝶结的能力。成年是理解了一个人在世界上的位置,是懂得怎样与人打交道;是要为自己的行为--无论是好的还是坏的行为负责人。由此得出B正确。
核心考点
试题【As the school year comes to an end, many senior students of school across the na】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
小题1:The above posts center on a blog passage written by ________.
A.Wendy | B.Julie | C.Anne | D.Nancy |
A.2 | B.3 | C.5 | D.7 |
A.work can bring joy to people |
B.creativity may help reduce depression |
C.beauty is the most important in life |
D.different people handle things differently |
A.Julie is the CEO of a company. |
B.Julie was once attracted to artwork. |
C.Julie has never been attacked publicly. |
D.Julie was honest about her past experiences. |
Sleeping binge
Getting eight hours of shut-eye each night is generally recommended, but many people don’t. As the week rolls from Monday to Friday, they accumulate a sleep debt. Spending a few extra hours in bed on a Saturday morning, people assume, will help them “ catch up” on lost sleep. They’re likely right, “ Nobody knows how long the horizon is, probably a few nights, but studies show that recovery sleep in the short term does work,” says Dr. Winter, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Sleep banking
Recent data suggests that banking sleep in advance of a long night can actually offset (补偿) upcoming sleep deprivation(丧失). If you knew you were going to have to stay up all night on a particular day, for example, you could sleep for 10 hours a day for multiple days before the event, and be fine, Dr. Winter says. Just plan ahead.
Routine (惯例的)naps
A scheduled nap is healthier than catching up on or banking sleep. “ Because sleep extension can make you feel groggy (昏昏沉沉), I always recommend a short nap [if a person feels they need it ], at the same time, every day,” says Dr. Winter. He adds that 25 minutes is ideal. “ When you schedule a short nap, your body anticipates it and slows down, without falling into a deep dream sleep,” he says. That refreshing, scheduled break is better than an occasional weekend lie-in. “ The body likes routine,” he says, “ When it’s prepared, it works more efficiently.”
小题1:From Monday to Friday, many people _________.
A.accumulate a sleep debt | B.have no time to sleep |
C.work hard to achieve their goals | D.have to stay up all nights |
A.a nap have no effect on work |
B.a nap have effect on work |
C.recovery sleep does work |
D.recovery sleep doesn’t work |
A.he keeps taking a nap for a week |
B.he sleeps for 8 hours a day for days |
C.he keeps sleeping for 2 days |
D.he banks sleep in advance |
A.Sleeping binge | B.Recovery sleep |
C.Scheduled naps | D.Sleep extension |
A.Sleep Matters | B.Disadvantage of Sleeping Binge |
C.Advantage of Routine Naps | D.How to Sleep Well |
By the way, very few countries have a Father’s Day, though some have Children’s Day, or a special day for boys and another for girls. More and more countries are having Mother’s Day, so maybe Father’s Day will also become popular before too long. Now, what do people in North America do on Father’s Day? The newspapers, radios, and TV tell children what they should do-buy a Father’s Day present for your father. They even tell a wife to buy a Father’s Day present-not for her father but for her husband, even if he is not yet a father. And they tell grandchildren to buy a Father’s Day present for their grandfathers.
The important thing to remember about Father’s Day is that American children can show their love to their fathers in a more open way.
小题1:Father’s Day was started just because .
A.there was a Mother’s Day | B.there was a Children’s Day |
C.people liked their fathers a lot | D.fathers were more important |
A.Many countries have a Father’s Day. |
B.Father’s Day has a long history. |
C.Father’s Day has become important in North America. |
D.Maybe Father’s Day will become popular before too long. |
A.go shopping with their fathers | B.help their fathers do something |
C.show their love to their fathers | D.get money from their fathers |
A.people to buy as many presents as possible |
B.children to buy presents only for their fathers |
C.women to buy presents only for their husbands |
D.grandchildren to buy a Father’s Day present only for their grandfathers |
A.the writer is against Father’s Day |
B.many countries have a Father’s Day |
C.shopkeepers can get more money on Father’s Day than usual |
D.We don’t need to have a Father’s Day |
Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love.A parent who makes some cookies is not just satisfying(满足)a child’s sweet tooth. She or he is sending a message.The message says, “I care about you enough to spend an hour making cooking that you will eat up in 15 minutes if I let you.”
There is also something about the smell of home cooking.The smell of home cooking pleases people of all ages.It makes most of us feel good and loved----- even if we are the ones doing the cooking! Next time you smell a cake making, stop for a moment and pay attention to your mood(心情).
小题1:Why do fewer people cook now?
A.They have no time. |
B.Many people are too busy. |
C.Many people don’t like cooking |
D.They don’t like family meals. |
A.makes us happy |
B.makes us be interested in cooking |
C.makes us pay attention to our mood |
D.makes us love others |
A.family meals are important. | B.how to make cookies. |
C.people are too busy to cook. | D.homemade cookies taste better. |
Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. These are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent(有智慧的) adults, and he is able to express complicated ideas in an easy, natural way.
Before becoming president, Obama was a lawyer, a college professor, and a successful writer---his two memories have become best-sellers.
What’s more, he has some secret weapons.
Teleprompter: Obama doesn’t go anywhere without his Teleprompter. The textbook-sized panes of glass holding the president’s prepared remarks follow him wherever he goes to speak.
Writing team: Obama has a team of people who write his speeches. The writers chat with Obama for hours about what he wants to say. They listen to recordings of past presidential speeches and seek advice from advisers. Obama usually edits(编辑)and rewrites the drafts(草稿)several times.
Tricks for lighthearted speeches:
Make fun of the guests: Obama starts his speech by gently teasing his guests. His opening lines draw the audience’s attention while giving them an opportunity to relax and laugh at themselves and each other.
Make fun of yourself: A good rule for speechmakers: If you’re going to make a joke about someone else, be sure to make one about yourself, too. Obama mocks(嘲弄) his own poor choices for filling the position of Commerce Secretary, saying, “No president in history has ever named three Commerce Secretaries this quickly.” In fact, his first two nominees(被提名人)for the position withdrew(撤出) their names for different reasons. In a process that had otherwise gone smoothly, the Obama Administration found it hard to deal with the problem of filling the Commerce seat.
小题1:Obama made the poetic and inspiring speech in 2004 as________.
A.president | B.a nominee for the presidency |
C.a senator | D.a secretary |
A.Difficult to understand. | B.Easy to understand. |
C.Different from others. | D.Interesting to say. |
A.a writing team | B.a teleprompter | C.humor | D.motivation |
A.Secrets of Obama’s successful speeches. |
B.Obama’s successful speeches. |
C.Obama’s way of making speeches. |
D.Problems of Obama’s speeches. |
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