题目
题型：安徽省模拟题难度：来源：
more important to most Americans than being rich, according to a new survey.
Only 13 percent of more than 2,400 people questioned in the telephone survey ranked being wealthy
as most important to them, while 67 percent ranked free time as their top priority (优先考虑的事), higher
than having a successful career, getting married, and having children. "Everyone wants free time to do the
things they want to do, young, middle-aged or old," said Richard Morin, of the Pew Social & Demographic
Trends Project, which conducted the survey. "So our desire to play unites us."
The survey also showed that people who were educated in university valued career success over wealth,
so did middle-aged people. Not surprisingly, those who didn"t have money, ranked wealth very highly. This
included minorities, first generation Americans and less-educated people. The survey also revealed that a
disproportionate (不成比例的) number of people under the age of 30 and retired people in the group made
＄20,000 0r less a year. But the emphasis on wealth lessens with age, with younger people putting value on
it but hardly any seniors. "It just diminishes (减弱) with time as the reality sets in that you would never be
rich," Morin said. "But also, as for old people the reality sets in that you don"t have to be rich to lead a very
comfortable and fulfilling life."
While wealth was not at the top of people"s list of priorities, 43 percent still said it was somewhat important.
B. a successful career
C. marriage
D. free time
B. First generation Americans.
C. Old people.
D. Less-educated people.
B. Education level.
C. Wealth.
D. Comfort.
B. One needs to put money away for his retired life.
C. One doesn"t have to be rich to live a satisfying life.
D. One would never get rich until he retires.
答案
核心考点
试题【阅读理解。 Who says Americans worship the almighty (全能的) dollar? It"s not true. H】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
的每个空格只填1个单词。
time to establish a good relationship with your neighbors has a good many benefits. The community will
be friendlier, the neighborhood safer, and the area a nicer place to live in.
There are some suggestions to develop a good relationship with your neighbors.
Whether you"re new in the neighborhood or new residents who have just moved into your block,
introduce yourself. Say hello, offer a welcoming gift and share or ask about the local area.
Sometimes, you can remedy (补救) problems before they even start; for example, if you do a lot of
yard work, let them know in advance and mention that if it"s getting too loud, they shouldn"t, hesitate to
let you know.
Be aware of the shared walls, if you and your neighbors share adjacent (相邻的) living spaces, and
try to put noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers away from the shared
walls.
Keep your pet dog on a leash (皮带) if it has a habit of running rampant on your neighbor" lawns,
especially if they haye a pet cat or a pet dog of their own, and ensure to clean up alter it.
When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyone"s access, or make them have to pull out of
a very tight spot. Don"t slam (砰地关上) your car doors late at night.
Weed your garden in a regular way, because the presence of weeds in your yard is not only unsightly
but can also spread to your neighbor"s yard.
Really good neighbors watch out for each other. They offer to help, especially on matters that impact
the larger neighborhood and look for opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors make for great
neighborhoods.
| Topic: To be a good neighbor |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Car sharing is another way to drive green which is gaining in popularity, especially in urban areas. People who may not drive every day but still want a car to run errands (差事) or drive on weekends benefit most from car sharing. Car sharing is usually run by a service like Zipcar, though there are non-profit (非营利的) and informal car sharing services. Members pay a monthly fee and have access to an entire fleet of cars when they need one. The cars are parked in fixed spots around the city, so members only need to make a reservation, and then go to the pickup spot. Car sharing has major environmental benefits because it reduces the number of cars on the road. Members don"t drive just because they are in a car. They plan trips, and if they don"t need a car, they don"t use one. Still, a car is available to them if they need to make a big trip to the grocery store, pick someone up at the airport or if they want to go to the beach for the day. Members also benefit by having access to a car without any of the headaches of ownership. They usually don"t have to pay for the gas, insurance or maintenance (保养), and the monthly membership fee is less than a typical car payment. So if you really want to go green but aren"t ready to totally give up a car yet, car sharing may be the way to go. If you still need to get around, but want to go even greener than sharing a car, share a bus! |
| 1. The author intends to tell us that car sharing _____. |
| A. has become the most popular way to go to work B. has become the best way to cut living costs C. is becoming more and more popular in cities D. is becoming popular both in urban and rural (乡村的) areas |
| 2. We can learn from the passage that _____. |
| A. Zipcar can"t help you if you are running urgent errands B. Zipcar, different from other services, is aimed at green driving with no profit C. Zipcar is a company supplying car sharing services for a monthly payment D. Zipcar is a company providing formal car sharing free |
| 3. The second paragraph mainly tells us _____. |
| A. why people will share a car B. why car sharing benefits the environment C. why car sharing is cheaper than owning a car D. why a car is available to members |
| 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? |
| A. Car sharing has become a new trend (趋势). B. Car sharing can save you the headaches of ownership. C. Bus sharing is even greener than car sharing. D. Zipcar is the largest company offering car sharing services. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists (人类学家). Descriptions like "Palaeolithic (旧石器时代的) Man", "Neolithic" (新石器时代的) Man", etc. neatly sun up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label "Legless Man". Histories of the time will go something like this:"From the twentieth century, people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. And the surprising thing is that they didn"t use their legs even when they went on holiday." The future history books might also record that we were deprived (剥夺) of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird"s-eye view of the world. When you travel by car or train, an unclear picture of the countryside constantly smears the windows. Car drivers, especially, are mixed with the urge to go on and on: they never want to stop. The typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always says "I"ve been there." You mention the remotest, and someone is bound to say "I"ve been there"-meaning, "I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else." When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend all experience. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. He knows that sound, satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers. |
| 1. What"s the best title of the passage? |
| A. The advantages of travel B. The best way to travel C. The reward of true travel D. Possible ways to travel |
| 2. Anthropologists label man nowadays "Legless" because _____. |
| A. people forget how to use their legs B. lifts prevent people from walking C. modern vehicles have replaced walking D. people prefer cars, buses and trains |
| 3. While traveling at high speeds, _____. |
| A. people can get more pleasure from it B. people always focus on next destination C. people can enjoy the view of the destination D. people care much about the arrangement of the journey |
| 4. The author says "we are deprived of the use of our eyes" because _____. |
| A. people can"t get a clear picture of the view along B. eyes become useless in traveling at high speed C. people want to sleep during traveling D. people won"t use their eyes |
| 5. What does the author intend to tell us? |
| A. Legs become weaker. B. There is no need to use legs or eyes. C. Modern means of transportation make the world a small place. D. We should experience the present heart and soul while traveling. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Just how comfortable is your sofa? Would you be prepared to let a stranger crash out there for the night? And, on the basis of a bit of email correspondence and seeing a photo of the sofa belonging to "An Unknown", would you travel halfway across the world to do the same? It might sound crazy, but this is exactly what millions of people have done whilst participating in an activity known as couch surfing. Couch surfing is travelling on a budget, using a broad network of contacts in order to get overnight accommodation for free, or at as little cost as possible. Participants, also called couch surfers, join dedicated websites, providing as much information about themselves as possible in order to make others feel comfortable hosting them, or using them as a host. Various safety features are generally available in such online networks, like verification (核实) of names and addresses,, personal references, and "vouching (担保) for" a particular member; a reliable host or guest. As well as the financial advantages of couch surfing, participants also claim that the practice gives them a more unique, authentic (真正的) travel experience, allowing them to experience culture and cuisine through the locals, rather than from the confines of sanitized tourist accommodation. "We open our minds and lives and welcome the knowledge that becomes available through cultural exchange." said Casey Fenton, founder of Couch Surfing. com. "Couch Surfing wants to change not only the way we travel, but how we relate to the work." |
| 1. What is the right order of couch surfing? a. Provide personal information. b. Travel to the host"s house. c. Join dedicated websites. d. Check photos of sofas by emails. |
| A. d-b-a-c B. b-c-a-d C. a-d-c-b D. c-a-d-b |
| 2. Which is NOT a safety feature of online network? |
| A. Verification of identity. B. A copy of the passport. C. Personal references. D. Vouching for the member as reliable. |
| 3. From the text we can know that _____. |
| A. participants can be hosted or a host B. couch surfing tests people"s patience C. couch surfing leads to trust between people D. people couch surf simply for financial reasons |
| 4. What can be the best title of the test? |
| A. Touring the World on the Internet. B. Unique Advantages of Local Travelling. C. Around the World from Sofa to Sofa. D. Cultural Exchange by Correspondence. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax. Hotel Romance Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagnes, flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions. Visit a Spa Spa getaway can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage, health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits. Learn a Skill A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos. Help Others Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations (住宿) and activities for short-term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time. Stay in a National Park For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources. |
| 1. The underlined word "getaway" in this passage most probably means _____. |
| A. an exciting exploration B. an interesting location C. a short vacation D. an unforgettable experience |
| 2. It can be learned from the text that _____. |
| A. spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country B. intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home C. helping others at weekend makes people free more stressful D. people may get close to nature in a national park |
| 3. Which of the following can be rented in a national park? |
| A. Cabins. B. Trailers. C. Camping area. D. Tents. |
| 4. The best title of the passage can be _____. |
| A. Away from Our Busy Work B. Good Ways to Relieve Stress C. Enjoy Life and Help Others D. Long Weekend Getaway Ideas |