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prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here"s an example of why this is happening. You can microwave
a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won"t taste as good as one you cook on the stove. And
if you"re in that much of a hurry, you probably won"t take time to toast the bun. High-tech cooking saves
time, but it doesn"t make for better-tasting meals.
Most people get their news from high-tech sources like television or the Internet. This has many
advantages. For example, electronic news is more up to date than newspapers or magazines. It"s also
more exciting to see live and videotaped news events than photographs. However, newspapers and
magazines have some important advantages. They give more background and details. They also let you
read the parts that are important to you and skip the rest.
Other high-tech timesavers have similar disadvantages. For examples, most people use the phone or
e-mail to stay in touch with friends and family members who live in other places. But when you use the
Internet or the phone, you don"t always think carefully about what you are saying, and sometimes you
forget the important things you want to communicate. Similarly, when you word-process a homework
assignment instead of handwriting it, you can check your spelling electronically and put in fancy
headings. However, some students are so busy with the computer that they don"t pay enough attention
to the actual words they are writing.
B. Low-tech cooking produces better-tasting meals.
C. High-tech news programs always keep you reading what is important to you.
D. Handwritten homework is better than word-processed homework.
B. Easy come, easy go.
C. Every coin has two sides.
D. Learn to walk before you run.
B. Advantages vs. disadvantages.
C. Newspapers and magazines vs. television and the Internet.
D. Word-processing vs. handwriting.
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试题【阅读理解。 High-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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together to celebrate... The people come in all 1 and sizes throughout the world. What do they 2 ? It
doesn"t matter.
The description above is related to 3 and celebrations all over the world; indeed, it may be a universal
way of looking at almost any celebration. Though the number of people joining in may 4 , the spirit of the
event is 5 to stay the same. The reason is that we 6 countless hours celebrating birthdays and other
special days to build
7 between one another.
Holidays and celebrations bring people 8 . When people celebrate something, they ignore prejudice and
9 their shyness; celebrations bring people together 10 of who those people are. 11 on serious occasions
where we remember past tragedies or the 12 of a loved one, friends and family-and sometimes even
strangers -- come together to remember and 13 one another.
Different celebrations involve different emotions (情感) and qualities, from 14 to dancing. The important
thing is not that we are throwing a party, but rather that we are coming together as one 15 and one world,
to celebrate together.
Even in ancient 16 , celebrations were used to bring people together. The Ancient Greeks had the
Olympics, which helped bring 17 among warring countries and states. The Greeks actually laid down all
of their arms during the games! In an ancient era (纪元) where war was extremely common, it is 18 to see
the power that the Olympics had on warring parties!
Indeed, such is the case today as well. All such holidays make us forget the troubles we 19 and allow us
to be happy and experience the peace that is required to improve and help the world.
If only we held 20 every day...
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| 阅读理解。 | |||
| Do I really need a helmet just to ride to class? First, ask your physics professor what can happen to a head dropped from the normal height where you ride, say about 5 feet up, when it hits the walkway? He will tell you about the forces the head can experience from that drop height. Bike helmets are tested in a two-meter drop, a little higher, but that five feet is all the force you need to mess up your brain. You don"t need forward speed at all, although it can make it worse. Then think about accidents that happen when you ride on campus. Have you had near-collisions (碰撞) or actual collisions with pedestrians as the students change class? Do you ever hurry to get to class and take little chances? Have you ever seen a patch of ice or sand on a campus sidewalk? We would bet that you know more risk factors than we do. And what do the statistics say? There are 800 people killed on bikes, and a half million, more or less injured, in the US every year. Nobody keeps track of how many of those were on a campus. But we do know that you are making a major investment in yourself for a lifetime of good returns. People with head injuries can remember how much more they were able to do mentally before the crash, and that hurts long after other parts heal (愈合). The effects can last forever. At your age you are just beginning to realize how much pleasure in life comes from being experienced, smart and educated. You don"t want to take a chance with that. It means a lot to you. Helmets are cheap at Wal-Mart or Target, and the cheap ones work fine if you fit them carefully. It really won"t mess up your hair much in a short ride. Give it a try. | |||
| 1. The aim of this text is probably______. | |||
| A. to introduce a way to protect one"s head B. to remind students to wear helmets while riding C. to persuade students to buy more helmets at Wal-Mart D. to warn students against bicycle riding because of danger | |||
| 2. Helmets are necessary for bicycle riders on campus because _____. | |||
| A. they will meet with an accident sooner or later B. the brain will be protected during an accident C. their hair will not be messed up in a short ride D. they will have to fight against the students from other classes | |||
| 3. In paragraph three, the writer mainly wants to tell us that _____. | |||
| A. riding bicycles is too dangerous B. the traffic on the campus is often out of order C. the number of bicycles on campus should be limited D. it is difficult to avoid accidents while riding bicycles on campus | |||
| 4. The "major investment" refers to the money for _____. | |||
| A. a safer bike B. bike accidents C. a helmet D. a campus insurance | |||
| 5. This passage would probably appear in the part of ______ on a website. | |||
| A. Science B. News C. Education D. gym | |||
| 阅读表达。 阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题 | |||
| With many job postings(公开招聘) now requiring candidates (应聘者) to apply via e-mail, first impressions are made not with a handshake but with words on a computer screen. Just like it"s usually a good idea to dress best for an interview, e-mails also should be refined. _____, here are some tips: ☆Forget what instant messaging has taught you. Recruiters (招聘人员) report that young professionals often send overly casual e-mails, treating an application like an instant message (IM). When using IM with friends and acquaintances, it"s acceptable to use shortened forms of words or phrases and incomplete sentences. In business correspondence (信函), however, stick to the rules your Chinese and English teachers taught you. ☆Don"t be cool. Your lovely e-mail background of pets playing with each other has got to go. Comic fonts (字体) are unprofessional. HR managers (人力资源经理) recommend plain fonts such as Times New Roman or Arial, and black text on a white background. They also warn against sending e-mails from strange addresses. Littlebird@ or Chinatiger@ might not get what you hope for. ☆Don"t be too creative in the subject line (标题). Use plain, simple language like "Talented candidate seeking position as [name of position]" or"Enthusiastic candidate seeking position with [name of company]". Use one word to describe yourself, but do not go to extremes. The same rules apply to a paper resume (简历) and cover letter. Recruiters have only seconds to devote to each cover letter they receive. Many look at just three things: the positions you"ve held, the companies you"ve worked for,and your educational background. Anything else, such as a long story about yourself, can get in the way. | |||
1. What"s the purpose of this passage?(please answer within 15 words) | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| Many people go to work each day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings influence their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. There is a better way to live your life. Meaningful purpose is a driving force that adds enthusiasm to your days. Here are a few steps to get the new career rolling: Do some self-analysis. Ask yourself-What really matters to me? What problem or wrong would I like to fix? What do I enjoy? Where are my interests and hobbies? What are my priorities? What is my secret passion? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Reviewing these questions can give you new insight to where you want to go. Use your unique genius and talents. Every person is born with a unique set of natural abilities. Talents, such as managing, creating, researching, training others, drawing, can all seem like easy work because you have a natural ability for them. True happiness comes from combining your natural talents, developing and excelling in them. and working in a field, job, industry that you have a passionate interest in. Make a decision. Only action can change your life. Read a book. Take vocational tests. Use a good career-rnanagement professional. Do some career exploration and gather all the information you need. Then make a decision and go forward. Outline the action steps to reach your career goal. Finding meaning, passion and purpose every day you go to work is the wonderful reward, so don"t wait any longer. Begin right now and set in motion to live a happier, more satisfying life. | |||
| 1. Which is the best title of the passage? | |||
| A. Suggestions on How to Build a More Meaningful Career B. Steps on How to Live Happily and comfortably C. Do not Hate Your Job Any Longer D. Find Out Your Natural Talents and Make a Success | |||
| 2. According to the passage, by analyzing ourselves, we can _____. | |||
| A. know the truly happy life and good friends B. understand better about the career we want C. find out our own unique genius and talents D. improve relations with our family and friends | |||
| 3. According to the passage, it"s easier to make success in the work which we _____. | |||
| A. have a little experience at B. have professional moral about C. have been performing for a long time D. have a natural talent for | |||
| 4. The purpose in writing this passage is to _____. | |||
| A. persuade people to work hard B. show some wrong-doings at work C. direct people to choose their career D. deal with troubles people may meet at work | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| Most Americans would have a difficult time telling you, specifically, what are the values which Americans live by. They have never given the matter any thought. Over the years I have introduced thousands of international visitors to life in the United States. This has caused me to try to look at Americans through the eyes of foreign visitors. I am confident that the values listed in this booklet describe most( but not all) Americans, and that understanding these values can help you, the international visitor, understand Americans. It is my belief that if foreign visitors really understand how deeply these 13 values are ingrained in Americans, they will then be able to understand 95% of American actions-actions which might otherwise appear "strange","confusing", or "unbelievable" when evaluated from the perspective ( aspect) of the foreigner"s own society and its values. The different behaviors of a people or a culture make sense only when seen through the basic beliefs, assumptions and values of that particular group. When you encounter ( meet) an action, or hear a statement in the United States which surprises you, try to see it as an expression of one or more of the values listed in this booklet. | |||
| 1. An ordinary American can"t tell you his/her value system because _____. | |||
| A. this is something an American lives by B. everyone will have his/her own value system C. he/she has never thought about it D. values are something often in their thought | |||
| 2. The author lists 13 values in his booklet to _____. | |||
| A. invite foreigners to visit America B. look at Americans through the eyes of foreign visitors C. describe the confusing actions of most Americans D. help international visitors understand Americans | |||
| 3. The underlined word "ingrained" in Line 2, Paragraph 3 most probably means "_____ ". | |||
| A. rooted in the minds B. found in the grains C. planted for food D. prepared with grain | |||
| 4. Visitors sometimes find Americans behave in a strange, confusing or unbelievable way, probably because _____. | |||
| A. Americans are hard to understand B. Americans have values which are entirely different from their own C. they view Americans according to the values in their own society D. it is difficult to understand any people when you first encounter them |