Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. Supermarkets have long been suffering as one of the thinnest-margined businesses in existence and one of the least-looked-forward-to places to work or visit. For more than a decade, they have been under attack from e-commerce giants, blamed for making Americans fat, and accused of contributing to climate change. Supermarkets can technically be defined as giants housing 15,000 to 60,000 different products. The revolutionary idea of a self-service grocery, where people could hunt and gather food from aisles rather than asking a clerk to fetch items from behind a counter, first came about in America. There is some debate about which was the very first, but over the years a consensus has built around King Kullen Supermarket, founded in New York in 1930. For some 300 years, Americans had fed themselves from small stores and public markets. Shopping for food involved mud, noisy chickens, clouds of flies, nasty smells, bargaining, and getting short- changed. The supermarket imitated the Fordist factory, with its emphasis on efficiency and standardization, and reimagined it as a place to buy food. Supermarkets may not feel cutting-edge now, but they were a revolution in distribution at the time. They were such strange marvels that, on her first official state visit to the United States in 1957, Queen Elizabeth II insisted on an impromptu(即兴的) tour of a suburban-Maryland Giant Food. The typical supermarket layout has barely changed over the past 90 years. Most stores open with flowers, fruit and vegetables at the front as a breath of freshness to arouse our appetite. Meanwhile, they keep the milk, eggs, and other daily basics all the way back so you'll travel through as much of the store as possible, and be tempted along the way. In the early days, as the supermarket multiplied, so did our suspicion of it. We have long feared that this “revolution in distribution” uses corporate black magic on our appetite. The book The Hidden Persuaders, published in 1957, warned that supermarkets were putting women in a “hypnoidal trance(催眠恍惚状态),”causing them to wander aisles bumping into boxes and “picking things off shelves at random.” 46. What problem have supermarkets been facing?A) They are actually on the way to bankruptcy.B) They have been losing customers and profits.C) They are forced to use e-commerce strategies.D) They have difficulty adapting to climate change. 47. What does the passage say about the idea of a self-service grocery?A) It was put forward by King Kullen.C) It has been under constant debate.B) It originated in the United States.D) It proves revolutionary even today. 48. What did supermarkets do by adopting the Fordist factory approach?A) They modernized traditional groceries in many ways.B) They introduced cutting-edge layout of their stores.C) They improved the quality of the food they sold.D) They revolutionized the distribution of goods. 49. What is the typical supermarket layout intended to do?A) Arouse customers' appetite to buy flowers, fruit and vegetables.B) Provide customers easy access to items they want to buy.C) Induce customers to make more unplanned purchases.D) Enable customers to have a more enjoyable shopping experience. 50. What have people long feared about supermarkets?A) They use tricky strategies to promote their business.B) They are going to replace the local groceries entirely.C) They apply corporate black magic to the goods on display.D) They take advantage of the weaknesses of women shoppers.
Banked close 5. Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank You may not use any of the words more than once . A abilities F fortunate K options B absorbed G gain L passionate C competent H generally M portions D confine I inevitably N reputable E . confirm J obsessed O resort When choosing a college or major you need to examine yourself: What are your 1)_and strengths? What are your weaknesses ? What do you want out of life? Are you socially 2) _or do you need family and friends’ support in order to 3)_ what you have decided is right? Your college does not have to be bigger than your high school . Don' t be 4) _with the size of your college . Since a smaller community is more favorable for self-exploration,many 5) _colleges have a smaller student population . It is not the number of people,but the people themselves and the kind of school community in which you will learn that really matter . You don' t have to 6) _to other people' s help, but think about the people in your life who are happy and successful and find out where they went to college . You will 7) _find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experience and opportunities you' ll 8) _while in college, coupled with personal qualities and traits . There are many 9) _to major in, but you may need the variety and depth of college coursework to determine the major you are 10) _about . Whether you choose your major out of personal interest or for the needs of society and the country, you may possibly change your settle on one .
Susan made a（n）______effort to be friendly，keeping a graceful smile for all the guests even though she felt tired.（ ）A. awareB. conscientiousC. conceivableD. conscious
In the classic marriage vow (誓约), couples promise to stay together in sickness and in health. But a new study finds that the risk of divorce among older couples rises when the wife- not the husband –becomes seriously ill. “Married women diagnosed with a serious health condition may find themselves struggling with the impact of their disease while also experiencing the stress of divorce, " said researcher Amelia Karraker. Karraker and co-author Kenzie Latham analyzed 20 years of data on 2, 717 marriages from a study conducted by Indiana University since 1992. At the time of the first interview, at least one of the partners was over the age of 50. The researchers examined how the onset (发生) of four serious physical illnesses affected marriages. They found that, overall, 31% of marriages ended in divorce over the period studied. The incidence of new chronic ( 慢性的) illness onset increased over time as well, with more husbands than wives developing serious health problems. “We found that women are doubly vulnerable to marital break-up in the face of illness,” Karraker said, "They’re more likely to be widowed, and if they’re the ones who become ill, they’re more likely to get divorced. While the study didn't assess why divorce is more likely when wives but not husbands become seriously ill. Karraker offers a few possible reasons. “Gender norms and social expectations about caregiving may make it more difficult for men to provide care to sick spouses(配偶),” Karraker said. "And because of the imbalance in marriage markets, especially in older ages, divorced men have more choices among prospective partners than divorced women.” Given the increasing concern about health care costs for the aging population, Karraker believes policymakers should be aware of the relationship between disease and risk of divorce. “Offering support services to spouses caring for their other halves may reduce marital stress and prevent divorce at older ages.” she said. “But it's also important to recognize that the pressure to divorce may be health-related and that sick ex-wives may need additional care and services to prevent worsening health and increased health costs.”【小题1】What can we learn about marriage vows from the passage? A．They may not guarantee a lasting marriage. B．They are not taken seriously any more. C．They are as binding as they used to be. D．They may help couples tide over hard times. A．They are generally not good at taking care of themselves. B．They can become increasingly vulnerable to serious illnesses. C．They can develop different kinds of illnesses just like their wives. D．They are more likely to contract serious illnesses than their wives. A．They are more accustomed to receiving care. B．They find it more important to make money for the family. C．They think it more urgent to fulfill their social obligations. D．They expect society to do more of the job. A．Reducing marital stress on wives. B．Stabilizing old couples' relations. C．Providing extra care for divorced women. D．Making men pay for their wives’ health costs. 【小题2】What did Karraker and co-author Kenzie Latham find about elderly husbands? A．They are generally not good at taking care of themselves. B．They can become increasingly vulnerable to serious illnesses. C．They can develop different kinds of illnesses just like their wives. D．They are more likely to contract serious illnesses than their wives. 【小题3】Why is it more difficult for men to take care of their sick spouses according to Karraker? A．They are more accustomed to receiving care. B．They find it more important to make money for the family. C．They think it more urgent to fulfill their social obligations. D．They expect society to do more of the job. 【小题4】What does Karraker think is also important? A．Reducing marital stress on wives. B．Stabilizing old couples' relations. C．Providing extra care for divorced women. D．Making men pay for their wives’ health costs.
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The center of American automobile innovation has in the past decade moved 2,000 miles away. It has 1. _____ from Detroit to Silicon Valley, where self-driving vehicles are coming to life. In a 2. _____ to take production back to Detroit, Michigan lawmakers have introduced 3. _____ that could make their state the best place in the country, if not the world, to develop self-driving vchicles and put them on the road. “Michigan's 4. _____ in auto rescarch and development is under attack from several states and countries which desire to 5. _____ our leadership in transportation. We can't let that happen," says Senator Mike Kowall, the lead 6. _____ of four bills recently introduced. If all four bills pass as written, they would 7. _____ a substantial update of Michigan's 2013 law that allowed the testing of self-driving vchicles in limited conditions. Manufacturers would have nearly total freedom to test their self-driving technology on public roads. They would be allowed to send groups of self-driving cars on cross-state road trips, and even set up on-demand 8. _____ of self-driving cars, like the one General Motors and Lyft are building. Lawmakers in Michigan clearly want to make the state ready for the commercial application of self-driving technology. In 9. _____ ，California, home of Silicon Valley, recently proposed far more 10. _____ rules that would require human drivers be ready to take the wheel, and ban commercial use of self-driving technology.A. bid B. contrast C. deputy D. dominance E. fleets F.knots G. legislation H. migrated I. replace J. represent K. restrictive L. reward M. significant N. sponsor O. transmitted
Fill in the blanks with the verbs given in brackets, paying special attention to the subjunctive mood. 1. If I were you, I (accept ) _____ the job. 2. If they were here tomorrow, the problem (solve) _____. 3. Luckily I was wearing a seat belt. IfI hadn't been wearing one, I (injure) _____ seriously. 4. Were it for their help, we (not overcome) _____ the difficulties. 5. If we hadn't got everything ready by now, we (have) _____ a terrible time tomorrow. 6. He works with such enthusiasm as if he never (know) _____ fatigue (疲倦). 7. He wouldn't have been saved even if he (send) _____ to hospital at once. 8. If only I (take) _____ your advice at that time! 9. We wish that people everywhere (show) _____ more concern for the environment around them. 10. Modern business and industry demand that every manager (know) _____ much about economic management. 11. It is desired hat this rule (obey) ______ by everyone working here. 12. It is a great pity that he (be) _____ so stubborn (顽固). 13. It is high time that you (earn) _____ English and computer well. 14. I would rather that Mr. Williams (make) _____ the speech at the conference instead of the dean that day. 15. He would rather you (not see) _____ him any more in the future.
Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. The United States is facing a housing crisis: Affordable housing is inadequate, while luxury homes abound(充裕), and homelessness remains a persistent problem. Despite this, popular culture and the housing industry market happiness as living with both more space and more amenities(便利设施). Big houses are advertized as a reward for hard work and diligence, turning housing from a basic necessity into a luxury. This is reflected in our homes. The average single-family home built in the United States before 1970 was less than 1,500 square feet in size. By 2016, the average size of a new, single-family home was 2,422 square feet. What's more, homes built in the 2000s were more likely than earlier models to have more of all types of spaces, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, recreation rooms and garages. There are consequences of living big. As middle-class houses have grown larger, two things have happened. First, large houses take time to maintain, so cleaners and other low-wage service workers are required to keep these houses in order. Second, once-public spaces, where people from diverse backgrounds used to come together, have increasingly become privatized, leading to a reduction in the number of public facilities available to all, and a reduced quality of life for many. Take swimming pools. While in 1950, only 2,500U.S. families owned pools, by 1999 this number was 4 million. At the same time, public municipal pools were often closed, leaving low-income people nowhere to swim. The trend for bigger housing thus poses ethical questions. Should Americans accept a system in which the middle and upper classes enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, using the low-wage labor of others? Are we willing to accept a system in which an increase in amenities purchased by the affluent means a reduction in amenities for the poor? I believe neither is acceptable. We must change the way we think: living well does not need to mean having more private spaces; instead, it could mean having more public spaces. A better goal than building bigger houses for some is to create more publicly accessible spaces and amenities for all. 46. What are big houses promoted to be in the United States? A) A luxury for the homeless. B) A reward for industriousness. C) An abundant source of comforts. D) An absolute necessity for happiness. 47. What is one of the consequences of living big? A) Many Americans’ quality of life has become lower. B) People from diverse backgrounds no longer socialize. C) People no longer have access to public swimming pools. D) Many Americans’ private life has been negatively affected. 48. What questions arise from living big? A) Questions related to moral principles. B) Questions having to do with labor cost. C) Questions about what lifestyle to promote. D) Questions concerning housing development. 49. What kind of social system does the author think is unacceptable? A) One in which the wealthy exploit the low-wage laborers building their houses. B) One in which the rich purchase amenities at an increasingly unjustifiable price. C) One in which the upper classes deprive the lower classes of affordable housing. D) One in which the affluent enjoy a more comfortable life at the expense of the poor. 50. What does the author advocate for people to live well? A) Finding ways to turn private spaces into public ones. B) Building more houses affordable to those less affluent. C) More public spaces created for everyone to enjoy. D) All amenities made accessible to the rich and the poor alike.
The bank clerk listened carefully _______ he could discover exactly what the client wanted.A. in case thatB. now thatC. so thatD. provided that
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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.
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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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.
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.
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
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.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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
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
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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.