Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Our society places a high value on physical beauty. Americans spend an average of over 722 each year on their appearance. One in ten Americans has tried to look like a star.There's nothing wrong with trying to look our best, but excessive focus on physical appearance misses the soulful aspects of what it means to be beautiful. Trying to look like the magazine pictures can take us on a long ride away from what beauty is really about.Many of us spend far too much time, energy, and money trying to polish an image of what we think will bring attention, love, and connection. In the process, we may fail to attend to ourselves in a way that would move us toward deeper intimacy, fulfillment, and meaning.It may sound trite (老生常谈的), but beauty is only skin deep; it's not what brings love toward us. Just read about the latest Hollywood starlets whose seeming love turns into resentment and bitter court battles.Outer beauty can be as much of a curse as a blessing. We may develop a habit of being so focused on maintaining a perfect appearance that we never cultivate the inner qualities necessary to sustain and deepen intimacy and connection. As I describe in my book, The Authentic Heart, it is the courage to be authentic that connects us in a deeper way.While our initial attraction may be based, in part, on physical chemistry, it is the meeting of our inner worlds that creates the lasting intimacy and spiritual connection for which we long. If we redirect our attention toward cultivating inner qualities, we might find a magnetic attraction that moves us from something superficial to something that connects us to our depths.The path toward cultivating inner beauty is really simple. But what is simple is not always easy. Not everyone will see us and appreciate us as we take the courageous risk to allow ourselves to be seen as we really are. But if they don't, it is their loss, not ours. Eventually we'll find those compatible souls who appreciate us as we are.46. What do we learn about American society from the first paragraph?A. It sees lots of personal income wasted on beauty products.B. It considers one's physical appearance very important.C. It places a high value on the physical fitness of stars.D. It expects every individual to look their very best.47. What happens when people strive to look better?A. They have to get prepared for resentment and bitter court battles.B. They are better able to gain attention, love, and personal connection.C. They may neglect to cultivate the inner qualities that matter more.D. They feel much of their precious time, energy and resources is wasted.48. What does the author say about outer beauty?A. It may be inherited or cultivatedB. It may lead to bad as well as good habits.C. It may create connection or isolation.D. It may do as much harm as good.49. What brings about spiritual connection?A. Meeting of minds.B. Attraction at first sight.C. Physical chemistry.D. Frequent interaction.50. What happens when we take the path toward cultivating inner beauty?A. We may find a route toward other people's souls.B. We may be appreciated more by people around us.C. We will meet people who value us for who we are.D. We will be discouraged from revealing our true selves.
Section C Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. Our society places a high value on physical beauty. Americans spend an average of over $722 each year on their appearance. One in ten Americans has tried to look like a star. There's nothing wrong with trying to look our best, but excessive focus on physical appearance misses the soulful aspects of what it means to be beautiful. Trying to look like the magazine pictures can take us on a long ride away from what beauty is really about. Many of us spend far too much time, energy, and money trying to polish an image of what we think will bring attention, love, and connection. In the process, we may fail to attend to ourselves in a way that would move us toward deeper intimacy, fulfillment, and meaning. It may sound trite (老生常谈的), but beauty is only skin deep; it's not what brings love toward us. Just read about the latest Hollywood starlets whose seeming love turns into resentment and bitter court battles. Outer beauty can be as much of a curse as a blessing. We may develop a habit of being so focused on maintaining a perfect appearance that we never cultivate the inner qualities necessary to sustain and deepen intimacy and connection. As I describe in my book, The Authentic Heart, it is the courage to be authentic that connects us in a deeper way. While our initial attraction may be based, in part, on physical chemistry, it is the meeting of our inner worlds that creates the lasting intimacy and spiritual connection for which we long. If we redirect our attention toward cultivating inner qualities, we might find a magnetic attraction that moves us from something superficial to something that connects us to our depths. The path toward cultivating inner beauty is really simple. But what is simple is not always easy. Not everyone will see us and appreciate us as we take the courageous risk to allow ourselves to be seen as we really are. But if they don't, it is their loss, not ours. Eventually we'll find those compatible souls who appreciate us as we are. 46. What do we learn about American society from the first paragraph? A. It sees lots of personal income wasted on beauty products. B. It considers one's physical appearance very important. C. It places a high value on the physical fitness of stars. D. It expects every individual to look their very best. 47. What happens when people strive to look better? A. They have to get prepared for resentment and bitter court battles. B. They are better able to gain attention, love, and personal connection. C. They may neglect to cultivate the inner qualities that matter more. D. They feel much of their precious time, energy and resources is wasted. 48. What does the author say about outer beauty? A. It may be inherited or cultivated B. It may lead to bad as well as good habits. C. It may create connection or isolation. D. It may do as much harm as good. 49. What brings about spiritual connection? A. Meeting of minds. B. Attraction at first sight. C. Physical chemistry. D. Frequent interaction. 50. What happens when we take the path toward cultivating inner beauty? A. We may find a route toward other people's souls. B. We may be appreciated more by people around us. C. We will meet people who value us for who we are. D. We will be discouraged from revealing our true selves.
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46. 题目问从第一段了解到美国社会什么特点。第一段首句明确说“Our society places a high value on physical beauty.”（我们的社会高度重视身体美貌），接着用数据（每年花$722在外表上，十分之一的人尝试像明星）支撑支撑这一点。选项B“认为一个人的外貌非常重要”直接对应首句，正确。A项“把个人收入浪费在美容产品上”，文中未提“浪费”（wasted），只是说花费多；C项“重视明星的身体健康”，文中是“one in ten Americans has tried to look like a star”，不是社会重视明星的健身；D项“期望每个人都看起来最好看”，文中无“expects every individual”的表述，过于绝对，排除。
47. 题目问人们努力变好看时会发生什么。第二段提到“we may fail to attend to ourselves in a way that would move us toward deeper intimacy, fulfillment, and meaning”以及we never cultivate the inner qualities necessary to sustain and deepen intimacy and connection”（可能无法关注到能带来更深亲密感的自我，从不培养维持深层关系所需的内在品质）。选项C“可能忽视培养更重要的内在品质”完全符合，正确。A项“准备好怨恨和官司”，这是好莱坞明星的例子，不是普遍结果；B项“更好获得关注爱和联系”，文中说“trying to polish an image of what we think will bring attention...”，但未说“better able to gain”，且这不是作者强调的结果；D项“觉得时间精力资源浪费”，文中未提“feel wasted”，排除。
48. 题目问作者对外在美的看法。第三段三明确说“Outer beauty can be as much of a curse as a blessing.”（外在美可能是诅咒也可能是祝福），即“害处和好处一样多。选项D“可能利弊相当”（do as much harm as good）是这句话的同义替换，正确。A项“继承或培养”，文中未提“inherited”；B项“导致好坏习惯”，文中说“develop a habit of focusing on appearance{z{z}appearance”，但不是“lead to good habits”；C项“连接或孤立”，文中未提“isolation”，排除。
49. 题目问什么带来精神联系。段四提到“it is the meeting of our inner worlds that creates the lasting intimacy and spiritual connection”（内心世界的相遇创造持久亲密和精神联系）。选项A“思想的相遇”（Meeting of minds）是“inner worlds meeting”即“思想相遇”，正确。B项“一见钟情”是“initial attraction”，不是精神联系的来源；C项“身体化学反应”是“initial attraction”的部分原因，非精神联系；D“频繁互动”未提及，排除。
50. 题目问培养内在美后会发生什么。最后一段说“Eventually we'll find those compatible souls who appreciate us as we are.”（最终会找到欣赏真实自我的灵魂伴侣）。选项C“我们会遇到重视真实我们的人”完全对应，正确。A项“通往他人灵魂的路”，文中说“connects us to our depths”，不是“other people's souls”；B项“被更多人欣赏”，文中说“Not everyone will see us...it's their loss”，不是“more appreciated”；D项“不敢展示真实自我”，与“courageous risk to allow ourselves to be seen”说明是鼓励展示，相反，排除。