A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing others as they try to complete their errands(任务). Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country. Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you. You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain courtesy point. The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse”. We begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some return be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from land where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life. Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss the ritual socializing that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be traditional in their own country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a café or coffeehouse. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks. We seek out evidence of past performance rather than evaluate a business colleague through social courtesies. Since we generally assess and probe professionally rather than socially, we start talking business very quickly. 1. Which of the following statements is wrong? A. Americans seem to be always under pressure. B. Americans attach less importance to patience. C. Americans don’t care much about ritual socializing. D. Americans are impolite to their business colleagues. 2. In the fourth paragraph, “a high priority” means_______. A. a less important thing B. a first concern C. a good business D. an attractive gift 3. Americans evaluate a business colleague__________. A. through social courtesy B. through prolonged business talks C. by establishing business relations D. by learning about their past performance 4. This passage mainly talks about _____________________. A. how Americans treasure their time B. how busy Americans are every day C how Americans do business with foreigners D. what American way of life is like 5. We can infer from the passage that the author’s tone in writing is __________. A. critical B. ironical C. appreciative D. objective

The fact is, the world has been finding less oil than it has been using for more than twenty years now. Not only has demand been 1 , but the oil we have been finding is coming from places that are 2 to reach. At the same time, more of this newly 3 oil is of the type that requires a greater investment to 4 . And because demand for this precious resource will grow, according to some, by over 40 percent by 2025, fueling the world's economic 5 will take a lot more energy from every possible source.The energy industry needs to get more from existing fields while continuing to search for new 6 . Automakers must continue to improve fuel efficiency and perfect hybrid （混合动力的） vehicles. Technological improvements are needed so that wind, solar and hydrogen can be more 7 parts of the energy equation. Governments need to formulate energy policies that promote 8 and environmentally sound development. Consumers must be willing to pay for some of these solutions, while practicing conservation efforts of their own.Inaction is not an 9 . So let's work together to balance this equation. We are taking some of the 10 needed to get started, but we need your help to go the rest of the way.A.consequently B.cultivate C.declining D.derivedE.difficult F.discovered G.economically H.exceptionI.feasible J.growth K.optionL.refineM.reserves N.soaring O.steps

He was so happy that the new job was not a routine and -------- one, but gave him lots of room for creativity and growth.A. luminousB. monotonousC. prosperousD. generous

Some 23 million additional US residents are expected to become more regular users of the US health care system in the next several years, thanks to the passage of health care reform. Digitising medical data has been promoted as one way to help the already burdened system manage the surge in patients. But putting people’s health information in databases and online is going to do more than simply reduce redundancies (冗余). It is already shifting the very way we seek and receive health care. “The social dynamics of care are changing,” says John Gomez, vice president and chief technology strategy officer at Eclipsys, a medical information tempany. Most patients might not yet be willing to share their latest CT scan images over Facebook, he notes, but many parents post their babies’ ultrasound (超声波) images, and countless patients nowadays use social networking sites to share information about conditions, treatments and doctors. With greater access to individualised health information―whether that is through a formal electronic medical record, a self-created personal health record or a quick instant-messaging session with a physician ― the traditional roles of doctors and patients are undergoing a rapid transition. “For as long as we’ve known, health care has been ‘I go to the physician, and they tell me what to do, and I do it’,” says Nitu Kashyap, a physician and research fellow at the Yale Center for Medical Informatics. Soon more patients will be arriving at a hospital or doctor’s office having reviewed their own record, latest test results and recommended articles about their health concerns. And even more individuals will be able to skip that visit altogether, instead sending a text message or e-mail to their care provider or consulting a personal health record or smart-phone application to answer their questions. These changes will be strengthened by the nationwide shift to electronic medical records, which has already begun. Although the majority of US hospitals and doctors’ offices are still struggling to start the changeover, many patients already have electronic medical records―and some even have partial access to them. The MyChart programme, in use at Cleveland Clinic, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre at Dallas and other facilities, is a Web portal (门户) through which patients can see basic medical information as well as some test results. Medical data is getting a new digital life, and it is jump-starting a “fundamental change in how care is provided”, Gomez says. 1 What does the author say about putting patient information in databases and online? A It enables more Americans to join the health care system. B It contributes to the passage of health care reform. C It increases the burden of the US health care system. D It changes how people seek and receive health care. 2 What do many patients use social networking sites to do according to John Gomez? A To improve their social interactions. B To post their latest CT scan images. C To share information about their health care. D To show their babies’ recent pictures. 3 According to Nitu Kashyap, more patients in the future will ____ . A refuse to follow their doctors’ advice B be more dependent on their doctors C leave out their visit to doctors’ offices and hospitals D have their illness cured through e-mail 4 It is stated in the the fifth paragraph that ____ . A nationwide digitalisation of medical data will begin soon B most of US hospitals and doctors are against the shift C patients are worried about the security of their health information D patients are starting to make use of their electronic medical records 5 The best title for this passage could be ____ . A The Future of Your Medical Data B Challenges Against Doctors and Hospitals C Benefits of the US Health Care Reform D How to Access and Share Your Health Information

It was not long _______ the news spread and people from all over the world came to visit this miracle.A. afterB. beforeC. whenD. until

The magician made us think he cut the girl into pieces, but it was merely an ______.A. illusionB. impressionC. imageD. illumination

Aging happens to all of us ,and is generally thought of as a natural part of life. It would seem silly to call such a thing a "disease".On the other hand,scientists are increasingly learning that aging and biological age are two different things,and that the former is a key risk factor for conditions such as heart disease,cancer and many more. In that light,aging itself might be seen as something treatable, the way you would treat high blood pressure or a vitamin deficiency.Biophysicist Alex Zhavoronkov believes that aging should be considered a disease. He said that describing aging as a disease creates incentives to develop treatments."It unties the hands of the pharmaceutical(制药的)industry so that they can begin treating the disease and not just the side effects, "he said."Right now, people think of aging as natural and something you can't control "he said. "in academic circles, people take aging research as just an interest area where they can try to develop interventions. The medical community also takes aging for granted, and can do nothing about it except keep people within a certain health range."But if aging were recognized as a disease, he said, "it would attract funding and change the way we do health care. What matters is understanding that aging is curable. ""It was always known that the body accumulates damage," he added. "The only way to cure aging is to find ways to repair that damage. I think of it as preventive medicine for age—related conditions."Leonard Hayflick, a professor at the university of CalifoNia, San Francisco, said the idea that aging can be cured implies the human lifespan can be increased, which some researchers suggest is possible. Hayflick is not among them." There 're many people who recover from cancer, stroke or heart disease. But they continue to age, because aging is separate from their disease, " Hayflick said."Even if those causes of death were eliminated, life expectancy would still not go much beyond 92 years."What do people generally believe about aging?A.It should cause no alarm whatsoever.B.They just cannot do anything about it.C.It should be regarded as a kind of disease.D.They can delay it with advances in scienceHow do many scientists view aging now?A.It might be prevented and treated.B.It results from a vitamin deficiency.C.It can be as risky as heart disease.D.It is an irreversible biological process.What does Alex Zhavoronkov think of "describing aging as a disease" ?A.It will prompt people to take aging more seriously.B.It will greatly help reduce the side effects of aging.C.It will free pharmacists from the conventional beliefs about aging.D.It will motivate doctors and pharmacists to find ways to treat aging.What do we learn about the medical community?A.They now have a strong interest in research or aging.B.They differ from the academic circles in their view on aging.C.They can contribute to people's health only to a limited extent.D.They have ways to intervene in people's aging process.What does Professor Leonard Hayflick believe?A.The human lifespan cannot be prolonged.B.Aging is hardly separable from disease.C.Few people live up to the age of 92.D.Heart disease is the major cause of aging.

单选题根据下面资料，回答题 A = Audi A3 B = Honda Civic C = Rover 200 D = Toyota Camry Hybrid Which car... has a driver seat that can be adjusted to fit most people? 71. offers a poor view even when the mirrors are used? 72. could be considered a bargain even at its retail price? 73. has a convement way to extend the space for suitcases? 74. uses the same gas/electric system as the Prius and Highlander Hybrid SUV? 75. offers the most easily tuned radio? 76. would remain silent in the event of theft? 77 allows easy access to the back seats? 78. has the best engine design in terms of saving money? 79. has its handbook criticized? 80. A Most of our drivers said the A3 was their definite favourite in this group. They described it as refined and comfortable with good handing characteristics and fight, precise steering. All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most drivers liked the driving position,helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dash-board controls were well positioned. Mirror coverage was excellent but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars. Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which moves the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reasonable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults. Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear head restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior storage spaces. All A3s come with an alarm and immobilizer as standard. Our ' thief' got in through the doors in 20 seconds,but the radio was a non-standard fit, which is probably to deter thieves. The hinges of the rear seats could release inan accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger com-partment. Also, the driver's knees could be damaged by stiff structures under the dash. Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a frontal collision B Honda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and performance, But our driv-ers found it a bit of a curate's egg. It was the most economical of the cars on test, But drivers found it slug-gish at low revs, and its acceleration in the fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to the fourth gear. The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticized the restricted rear visibility--the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest supportive but it was not available to make t'me adjustments to the angle. The ride comfort was acceptable, But it wasn't as good as the Audi's or Rover's. The driver's seat didn't slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access awkwardly from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn't find the seats particularly comfortable. The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy. Other points proved by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mirror coverage, But fiddly radio controls. All Civics come with an immoblizer but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our thief' broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, and into the engine bay in just five seconds. There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees in an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided suggestion on using child re-straints. C The 1.6-1itre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some drivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, But drivers like their positive feel. Ride comfort and the handling were recommended. But drivers found it difficult to achieve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not beight-adjustable, and there was only limited space to rest your dutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortabte. Visibility was barried by the small mirrors. The rear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small tear window. Getting into the back was tricky becanse the front seats did not slide forward when tilted. Once in the back, leg-room and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their tear seat base was unsuppottive. Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car--this was compounded by a high boot sill and dif-ficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were large pockets in the doors and rear side panels. The main radio controls were more convenient;they were mounted on the steering wheel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them. Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds. Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinges could release in an accident,allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restrains was not adequate. D At some point, most everything gets discounted, the regular retail price slashed and likely noted with over-sized red numerals and exclamation marks. In early spring, there are sales to clear out excess snow shovels and discounts on lawn furniture to get a head start on the upcoming summer season, which itself follows with selling bonanzas showcasing air conditioners and swimming apparel, or maybe 2-for-1 tickets to the local amusement park. Through it all, car manufacturers and dealers are offering every incentive under the sun to move the metal, an exercise that is becoming increasingly difficult because of one commodity' s unwillingness to decrease in price more than a few pennies every now and again. Gasoline never goes on sale, much to the disdain of SUV, truck, and large sedan-selling dealers everywhere. Unless, of course, they operate under a Toyota sign, which means that sitting next to the VS-powered, four-wheel-drive Tundra pickup is a 2007 Canary Hybrid, a midsize sedan that gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city, and at just under 31,000 fully loaded, could be considered a bargain even at its retail price. Power for the 192-horsepower 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid comes from the company' s Hybrid Synergy Drive,the same gas/electric system used in the Prius and Highlander Hybrid SUV. In the Camry version, that includes a 2.4 liter, dual overhead cam,16-valve four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. Engine output measures 147 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 138 lb. -ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm, with the hybrid' s electric motor tacking on a-bout 45 horsepower and 199 lb. -ft. of torque available from 0 - 1,500 rpm. 第（71）题答案

第一大题 交际用语（单选题）本大题共包含5小题，每小题2分，共计10分。阅读对话，从B、C三个选项中选择一个能填入空白处的最佳选项。1. -Do you know the youngest professor of our university? He died last week.-Oh,____.A. it's hard to believeB. thank you for the informationC. I like his course

Britons are allowing to let their manners slip, researchers claim. More than 8 out of 10 passengers refuse to give up their seats on the bus, train or tube, a survey by health care provider Simplyhealth said. Around half of workers do not make cups of tea for colleagues while 86 percent of the nation do not offer to carry bags for others, it was claimed. According to the survey of more than 1,000 adults, the main causes of people not bothering were lack of time and much stress at work. Jamie Wilson of Simplyhealth said: "Committing just half an hour a month to helping someone else can make a real difference to your life as well as theirs. As a health care provider, we encourage our staff to get active in the community supporting others—in fact we give 100 days a year to staff to spend a day helping at a charity of their choice." Mental health expert Dr. Christian Jessen said: "We all know that helping others is of benefit to them, but many people don't realise that getting active to help others can also improve your mental and physical well-being. Simple activities like walking the neighbor's dog or helping in the garden help to lose some weight and improve general fitness, leading to a healthier, happier nation."1.What's the main cause for modern Britons' declining manners?A) Improved national well-being.B) Indifference between neighbours.C) Limited time and more stress.D) Change of the lifestyle.2.According to the passage, how much time does Simplyhealth allow its staff to spend helping others?A) Half an hour a day.B) Half an hour a month.C) One day a year.D) 100 days a year.3.What is the main idea of the passage?A) The modern Britons' well-being declines.B) The nation calls for more volunteers.C) Experts urge people to be nice.D) Helping others makes people healthier.