Directions: Suppose you're writing a report on the significant social changes you've observed in recent years, such as lifestyle, way of thinking, communication, or technology. You only need to focus on one change that has impressed you most: how things were like before and how they are now. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180.
The inner voice of people who appear unconscious can now be heard. For the first time, researchers have struck up a conversation with a man diagnosed as being in a (植物的)state. All they had to do was monitor how his brain responded to specific questions. "They can now have some involvement in their destiny," says Adrian Owen of the University of Cambridge, who led the team doing the work. In an earlier experiment, Owen’s team asked a woman previously diagnosed as being in a vegetative state to picture herself carrying out one of two different activities. The resulting brain activity suggested she understood the commands and was therefore conscious. Now Owen’s team has taken the idea a step further. A man also diagnosed with VS was able to answer yes and no to specific questions by imagining himself engaging in the same activities. The results suggest that it is possible to give a degree of choice to some people who have no other way of communicating with the outside world. "We are not just showing they are conscious, we are giving them a voice and a way to communicate," says (神经病学家)Steven Laureys of the University of Liege in Belgium, Owen’s partner. Doctors traditionally base these diagnoses on how someone behaves: for example, whether they can glance in different directions in response to questions. The new results show that you don’t need behavioural indications to identify awareness and even a degree of cognitive proficiency. All you need to do is tap into brain activity directly. The work "changes everything", says Nicholas Schiff, a neurologist at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, who is carrying out similar work on patients with consciousness disorders. "Knowing that someone could persist in a state like this and not show evidence of the fact that they can answer yes/no questions should he extremely disturbing to our practice." One of the most difficult questions you might want to ask someone is whether they want to carry on living. But as Owen and Laureys point out, the scientific, legal and ethical challenges for doctors asking such questions are formidable.Owen and Lanreys would most probably agree that______. A. patients with VS should not give up their livesB. patients with VS should enjoy legal rights tooC. doctors should leave the choice between life and death to patientsD. doctors should not ask a patient whether be wants to live or die
What did the kids do when parents set any time or content limits, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation?A. They cut down on their screen time.B. They appreciated their parents" love.C. They spent more time staying outdoors.D. They accepted parents" rules unwillingly.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In a survey conducted by research firm Harris Interactive, 71% of Americans said that spending extra money on travel during the holiday season is worthwhile so long as it affords them time with family and friends. But just because traveling may be the right thing to do, that doesn't mean it has to be the expensive things to do. Traveling involves many hidden costs that, once you're aware of them, are easy to spot—and even easier to eliminate. To start, consider transportation fees. For example, if you' re driving, fill up the gas tank before traveling on the highway, where it's much costlier, says Clarky Davis, a personal finance expert. And make sure your car is in good condition by checking your heating vents, keeping up with routine maintenance and ensuring your tires are properly inflated, all of which help the car achieve favorable fuel economy. Furthermore, not only does a tow car (救援车) cause inconvenience; it also means extra costs. For those opting to fly, first, be aware of how much it costs to check a bag. Most airlines are charging for every checked bag by weight, but prices vary from carrier to carrier. If you can manage to pack everything into a carry-on, you' 11 save at least 15.Brooke Ferenesik, a travel expert, suggests considering secondary airports when booking your flight. These airports often are less crowded and frequently offer cheaper tickets. And when it comes to your actual destination, don't assume that hotels are going to cut back on fees simply because they' re. desperate to draw customers. "They won't be adding or increasing fees, but they won't be decreasing them either," says Ferencsik. The best defense against extra fees is to read about the hotel's rates online, before you make a reservation. "Be aware of surcharges for everything from housekeeping to groundskeeping to use of the in-room safe, " says Ferencsik. Some hotels even install a sensor (传感器)within the mini bar, charging guests for simply touching the items, let alone eating or drinking them. "From airlines to hotels to rental cars, they' ve all got hidden fees you need to be aware of," says Ferencsik. "Do your homework and ask questions."1.It is found that 71% of Americans regard it as worthwhile to_________A. spend money on souvenirs while traveling with family and friendsB. accept hidden costs while traveling with family and friendsC. travel with family and friends during the holiday seasonD. travel with family and friends so as to please them2.How can fuel economy be improved?A. By filling up the gas tank off the highway.B. By avoiding the inconvenience of a tow car.C. By considering transportation fees wisely.D. By keeping your car in good condition.3.It is advised that everything be packed into a carry-on most probably because a carry-on_________A. is usually free of chargeB. is more convenient than several checked bagsC. is subject to safety guaranteeD. is usually of a larger size than checked bags4.When looking for a hotel room, customers usually take it for granted" that_________A. extra fees are specified (详细说明) in the hotel's ratesB. hotels attract customers by reducing feesC. online reservation provides the best ratesD. there is a surcharge for any in-room service5.The passage is providing advice to_________ .A. spend money wiselyB. make traveling enjoyableC. economize on holidaysD. avoid hidden cost on a trip
A.Getting microloans B.Lower cost of savings.-|||-C.Chances for education. D.Savings services.-|||-3.What is the role of post offices in "agent banking"?-|||-A.They are subordinate to banks B.They are cooperative with banks.-|||-C.They are taking the place of banks. D.They are being changed into banks,-|||-4.Compared with agent banking,M-Pesa most probably __-|||-A.is less practical for poor people B.is more popular among clients.-|||-C.costs less except transaction fees D.provides safer savings accounts.-|||-5.Gates Foundation intends to make financial services __-|||-A.affordable B.widely recognized C.influential D.easily obtained-|||-17级非音体美阅读理解Section C Passage One试题第十一套-|||-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-|||-Earlier this year I met with a group of women in Matela,a small fanning village-|||-in Tanzania,and we discussed something that's been on all of our minds lately:-|||-finding a safe place to save money.The women said their babies were getting sick-|||-from malaria(疟疾),and they could afford the drugs if they saved money over time---|||-but with no access to formal savings accounts,they had a hard time safeguarding-|||-cash.So they saved in risky and inefficient ways.They made loans to each other,or-|||-bought goats or jewelry,then sold them if they suddenly needed money.-|||-The success of microloans has opened new opportunities for many poor people and-|||-has been a crucial factor in reducing poverty.But loans are not enough. Savings-|||-accounts could help people in the developing world with unexpected events,-|||-accumulate money to invest in education,increase their productivity and income,and-|||-build their financial security.Fortunately,this is a moment of opportunity.New policy-|||-ideas are uniting in ways that will lower the cost of savings and bring safe financial-|||-services to the doorsteps of the poor.-|||-One exciting trend is agent banking,in which stores and post offices serve as-|||-banking outlets.Banks still manage and guarantee the deposits,but they rely on the-|||-infrastructure(基础设施)of other outlets to deal with clients where there are no bank-|||-branches.-|||-The phenomenal growth of mobile phones in the developing world presents-|||-another opportunity. -PeSa, the mobile-phone cash-transfer service in Kenya,has-|||-signed up more than 5 million subscribers in two years and recently expanded to-|||-Tanzania.This new idea is opening markets and transforming lives.A split-second M--|||-Pesa transaction costs as little as 30 cents and replaces a day of risk and expense just-|||-to send someone money or carry earnings home.-|||-At the Gates Foundation,it has been committed more than 350 million to make-|||-financial services widely accessible to the poor because safe places to save can help-|||-break the cycle of poverty.If action is taken on this moment,then within a generation,-|||-billions of people will have the chance to build up their savings and live the healthy,-|||-productive lives that they deserve.-|||-1.According to the first paragraph,people in Matela are most likely to expect-|||-that __-|||-A.they can afford the cure for malaria B.they can save their cash efficiently-|||-C.they can live safely in the village D.their can get rid of poverty soon-|||-2.What can help the poor build financial security?
hat did Jim want to know from the woman? ____A. Whether he had annoyed his boss.B. What serious topic they would discuss.C. How well the sales were going.D. Which branch his boss had moved from.
听力原文： Today, I'd like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to move into a retirement home was an extremely upsetting experience for them. For them and some older Americans, their so-called "golden years" are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only one's health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value that which is "new" or in vogue. Now, many lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. While these are vital issues, I'd like to focus my comments on an underlying issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with, realigning our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can and should play in our societies. What is the main topic of this speech？ A．The growing crisis of inadequate retirement pensions for the future. B．The problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly. C．The need to reevaluate our attitudes towards senior citizens. D．The need to reform. the present pension system.
【题文】The age at which kids first fall victim to bullying (欺侮)could influence how strongly they are affected，suggests a new study. And，surprisingly，it is not the youngest kids who are hurt the most in the long term. Bullying can have long-lasting effects，but particularly when it begins in adolescence，the researchers say. People subjected to either verbal ( 口头 上的)or physical bullying are known to be at greater risk of developing depression，anxiety disorders or to behave violently. But not everyone reacts in this way. Children bullied for the first time before they hit adolescence seem to get over it， but those who are bullied for the first time later on in adolescence seem to become more aggressive or are more likely to turn to drink as a means of coping. These are the conclusions of psychologist Matthew Newman and colleagues from the University of Texas at Austin，US. The team gave questionnaires to nearly 1，500 college students regarding their experience of physical and psychological bullying before adolescence—before high school—and in late adolescence—at high school. They assessed mood and mental state，judging by signs of anxiety or depression，such as sleeplessness. The group was also questioned about how they would react to certain challenges，such as humiliation. People who were bullied all revealed slightly higher levels of stress. But while those bullied earlier in life seemed to respond normally to provocation (杉匕畔)，people bullied for the first time late in adolescence are more withdrawn and sensitive to violence. There are also sex differences between those bullied for the first time during adolescence， with females more likely to react aggressively when provoked and males are much more likely to turn to alcohol to escape bad situations. The best solution in all cases was strong social support，whether from friends，family or school. Those with no one to share their problems with suffered the most. So perhaps it is best not to shelter children completely from bullying early on，suggests Newman. “They may get stressed，but unhealthy coping really jumps out when they are bullied for the first time later on. ” 【小题1】What determines the degree of bullying’s effect on people according to the study? A．The reason why they are bullied. B．The place where they are first bullied. C．The age at which they are first bullied. D．The person who first bullies them. 【小题2】What may happen to those first bullied later on in adolescence according to Newman and his colleagues? A．Some are likely to be more aggressive. B．They seem to easily get over the effect of bullying. C．Most of them will respond to bullying normally. D．Most of them are afraid of sharing their problems. 【小题3】What does the underlined word "humiliation"in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Carrying out an important plan. B．Being made to feel ashamed. C．Trying hard to survive an accident. D．Feeling hopeless in an emergency. 【小题4】The sex differences between people bullied for the first time during adolescence are reflected in . A．the support they get from the society B．the effect bullying has on them C．the way they rean D．the type of bullying they receive
Section B 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. Earlier this year I met with a group of women in Matela, a small fanning village in Tanzania, and we discussed something that's been on all of our minds lately: finding a safe place to save money. The women said their babies were getting sick from malaria (疟疾), and they could afford.the drugs if they saved money over time--but with no access to formal savings accounts, they had a hard time safeguarding cash. So they saved in risky and inefficient ways. They made loans to each other, or bought goats or jewelry, then sold them if they suddenly needed money. The success of microloans has opened new opportunities for many poor people and has been a crucial factor in reducing poverty. But loans are not enough. Savings accounts could help people in the developing world with unexpected events, accumulate money to invest in education, increase their productivity and income, and build their financial security. Fortunately, this is a moment of opportunity. New policy ideas are uniting in ways that will lower the cost of savings and bring safe financial services to the doorsteps of the poor. One exciting trend is agent banking, in which stores and post offices serve as banking outlets. Banks still manage and guarantee the deposits, but they rely on the infrastructure (基础设施) of other outlets to deal with clients where there are no bank branches. The phenomenal growth of mobile phones in the developing world presents another opportunity. M-Pesa, the mobile-phone cash-transfer service in Kenya, has signed up more than 5 million subscribers in two years and recently expanded to Tanzania. This new idea is opening markets and transforming lives. A split-second M-Pesa transaction costs as little as 30 cents and replaces a day of risk and expense just to send someone money or carry earnings home. At the Gates Foundation, it has been committed more than 350 million to make financial services widely accessible to the poor because safe places to save can help break the cycle of poverty. If action is taken on this moment, then within a generation, billions of people will have the chance to build up their savings and live the healthy, productive lives that they deserve. According to the first paragraph, people in Matela are most likely to expect that______. A．they can afford the cure for malaria B．they can save their cash efficiently C．they can live safely in the village D．their can get rid of poverty soon
Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are base on the passage you have just heard.A. Turning off the lights when you leave a room.B. Passing a new national law on climate change.C. Using low-flow showerheads in the bathroom.D. Driving more efficient cars to the office.
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These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.