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     Adam Smith was the first person to see the importance of the division of the labor. He gave us an
example of the process by which pins were made in England.
    One man draws out the wire, another strengthens it, a third cuts it, a fourth points it, and a fifth gives
it a head. Just to make the head requires two or three different operations. The work of making pins is
divided into about eighteen different operations, which in some factories are all performed by different
people, though in others the same man will sometimes perform two or three of them.
    Ten men, Smith said, in this way, turned out twelve pounds of pins a day or about 4,800 pins a
worker. But if all of them had worked separately and independently without division of labor, they
certainly could not have made twenty pins in a day and not even one.
    There can be no doubt that division of labor is an efficient way of organizing work.  Fewer people
can make more pins. Adam Smith saw this, but he also took it for granted that the division of labor is
itself responsible for economic growth and development and it accounts for the difference between
expanding economies and those that stand still. In fact, the division of labor adds nothing new, and it
only enables people to produce more of what they already have.1. According to the passage, Adam Smith was the first person to ________.A. take advantage of the physical labor
B. introduce the division of labor into England
C. understand the effects of the division of labor
D. explain the causes of the division of labor2. Adam Smith saw that the division of labor ________.A. enabled each worker to design pins more quickly
B. increased the possible output of per worker
C. increased the number of people employed in factories
D. improved the quality of pins produced3. Adam Smith mentioned the number 4,800 in order to ________.A. show the advantages of the old labor system
B. stress how powerful the individual worker was
C. show the advantages of the division of labor
D. stress the importance of increasing production4. According to the writer, Adam Smith"s mistake was in believing that the division of labor ________.A. was an efficient way of organizing work
B. was an important development in methods of production
C. finally led to economic development
D. increased the production of existing goods

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阅读理解     It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers (生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features (特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the
opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men"s clothes tend to button
from the right, and women"s from the left. Considering most of the world"s population-men and
women-are right-handed, the men"s standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do
women"s clothes button from the left?
     History really seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th
century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women"s shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men"s shirt button from the right
made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand
would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.
     Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women"s shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women"s shirts that buttoned
from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have
to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward
to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since any one who noticed that would
believe they were wearing men"s shirts.

1. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.
B. It is different for men"s clothing and women"s.
C. It works better with men than with women.
D. It fails to consider right-handed people.

2. Women"s clothes still button from the left today because _____.
A. adopting men"s style is improper for women
B. manufacturers should follow standards
C. modern women dress themselves
D. customs are hard to change

3. The passage is mainly developed by_______.
A. analyzing causes
B. making comparisons
C. examining differences
D. following the time order

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                                                                 SELF STUDY TIPS
     However difficult you find it to arrange your time, it will pay off in the long run if you set aside a
certain part of the day for studying－and stick to it. __1__ But don"t forget to make sure that you
have enough left for recreational activities or simply to be "with" yourself: reading a novel or watching
a television programme.
     As part of your weekly schedule, it is also advisable to consider exactly what you have to do in that
week, and make sure that you handle the most significant tasks first. __2__
     On a physical level, make sure you have an area or space for studying. __3__ If you always study
in the same place, preferably a room of your own, you will find it easier to adjust mentally to the activity
when you enter that area. You should have everything that you might need at hand.
     Make sure that all the physical equipment that you use, such as a desk, chair etc. is at good height
for you. If you use a personal computer, there are plenty of guidelines available from the movement on
angles, lighting and the like.   __4__
     If you are working on topic your teacher has set, but finding it hard to concentrate, it may be that you
actually need to take your mind right off it for a period of time.  __5__ After a period away from the
test, having not thought about it at all, you may return to it refreshed and full of ideas.
A. It"s wise to leave the easier or less urgent areas of your work until later.
B. It"s all too easy to read something and then forget where it came from.
C. Consult these and avoid the typical student aches and pains.
D. "Airing the mind" can work wonders sometimes.
E. Make use of equipment that is available to you.
F. It is best to make a weekly schedule.
G. Don"t do it just anywhere.

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阅读理解                                                       The Loss of Innocence(纯真)
     Innocence is such a precious gift. It"s explained as freedom from guilt or wrong doing. Just imagine
never having to worry about anything and having a guilt-free mind. Some people wish to save this kind
of innocence from being lost from childhood to adulthood.
     What would the world be like if innocence were never lost? One way it would benefit humanity is the
lack of hatred (仇恨) among the world. During youth, there may be an occasional argument, even a little
physical fight, but nothing like firing a handgun at a fellow human being. And children are blind towards
the racial differences of others. A kid will hang out with any other kid. It is the lack of innocence and the
ignorance we learn from adults that influence children otherwise. Another benefit is the constant desire for
fun and adventure. With very little if any time at all for fun, the adventurous mind is lost in time with the
responsibilities placed upon adults. If innocence were kept alive, these ambitions would never depart from our lives.
     However, other people actually hate the idea of innocence lasting for ever. They feel that the lack of
organization and mental power of those with innocence would cause extremely destructive consequences
to society in general. A large number of individuals would never have the urge to learn, work, and act
upon the necessary needs for humanity to survive. Without a proper education which is usually provided
by those who no longer live in a world of innocence, people would not have the desire to succeed, get a
good job in life, or provide income for their families, which
would hurt the lives of children.
    The lack of a good education and career would also harm the economy. As long as innocence is kept
alive, no one would be terribly angry at the lack of effort people put out in the workplace, resulting in a
strong decline(减少) in production and quality of needed goods.
     Maybe it is wrong in wanting to save innocence. It sure is a nice thought, though. Perhaps innocence
was meant to be lost. It was god"s will to make things the way they are, and there is a good purpose for
everything. All that remains to be said about innocence is to enjoy it while it lasts.

1. The author believes that the loss of innocence in adulthood should be______.
A. avoided
B. criticized
C. accepted
D. encouraged

2. Lifelong innocence would be beneficial to society in that__________.
A. proper education would be provided
B. there would be no racial discrimination
C. there would be more happy families
D. people would realize their childhood dreams

3. According to the author, people with innocence can hurt the economy with their lack of____ .
A. motivational will
B. mental ability
C. adventurous ambitions
D. needed goods

4. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

CP:Central Point P:Point Sp:(次要点)C:Conclusion

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阅读理解
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。     Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.
     _1_Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third,
note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
     You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing
research for a report.__2__ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a
selective process. __3__
     The following methods may work best for you.
    ·Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
    ·Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
    ·Write your notes in your own words.
    ·__4__
     ·Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
     As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you
understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. __5__
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

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阅读理解。 Time spent in a bookstore can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or merely you
are there to buy as a present. You may even have entered the shop just to find a shelter from a sudden
shower. Whatever the reason, you can soon become totally unaware of your surroundings. The desire
to pick up a book with an attractive "dust-jacket" is irresistible(不可抗拒的), although this method of
selection ought not to be followed, as you might end up with a rather dull book. You soon become
engrossed in some book or other, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spend far
too much time there and must dash off to keep some forgotten appointment- without buying a book,
of course.
This opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a book-shop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. A music shop is very much like a bookshop.
You can wander around such places to your heart"s content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will
approach you with inevitable greetings "Can I help you, sir?" You needn"t buy anything you don"t want.
In a bookshop an assistant should remain in the background until you have finished browsing(浏览).
Then, and only then, are his services necessary. Of course you may want to find out where a particular
section is, but when he has led you there, the assistant should retire carefully and look as if he is not
interested in selling a single bok. You have to be careful not to be attracted by the variety of books in
a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and to come out
carrying a copy of the latest best-selling novel and perhaps a book about brass-rubbing-something
that had only slightly interested you up until then. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from
running up a huge account, you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section.1. What does the underlined part "dust-jacket" in the first paragraph probably mean?A. The title of a book.
B. A kind of clothes.
C. Book cover full of dust.
D. Protecting paper cover of a book.2. In the author"s opinion, what is the main attraction of a bookshop?A. You can spend much time in the bookshop.
B. It has many books with attractive dust-jackets.
C. It enables you to forget the realities of everyday life.
D. You don"t have to go for unpleasant appointments.3. According to the passage, what will happen in a good bookshop?A. Nobody will take notice of you.
B. You will feel as if you were in a music shop.
C. You will find yourself undisturbed and satisfied with your browsing.
D. The assistant will greet and treat you in a very friendly way.4. Picking up books that slightly interest you can be dangerous because ________.A. you may forget about the book you plan to buy
B. it costs you too much money and time
C. it makes you break your appointment
D. you have to give up the best-selling book

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