A．Their only place is in the home.B．They make nearly half of the work force in the U. S.C．Few of them hold positions of great responsibility and authority.D．There are still discriminations aganist women in America.
What does the author try to emphasize in Paragraph 1?Passage Two How are you feeling today? I’ve got a few aches and pains, but nothing serious. However, when things become more critical, I would normally book myself an appointment with my doctor— although by the time I get to see him, the problem will have probably gone away. That's because in the UK at least, we usually have to wait a few days before the doctor can fit us in. Luckily today, technology has come to our rescue. There are thousands of apps available on our smartphones that can offer first aid advice and allow us to self-diagnose our sickness — ranging from a simple cold or flu to some exotic disease. And together with the internet, we have an ocean of medical information at our fingertips. But is too much knowledge a good thing? By reading up on an illness. we discover its side-effects and what could happen in a worst-case situation. More worrying is that we give ourselves the wrong diagnosis, and then worry ourselves sick that were going to die. This health anxiety. fueled by the internet, is called “cyberchondria”. It gives sufferers a deep fear of diseases and, according to experts, it's on the rise. Professor Peter Tyrer from Imperial College London said, “We find that approximately four out of five of our patients with health anxiety spend literally hours on the internet. One of the first things we do in treatment is to tell them to stop browsing the internet.” A study a few years ago also found many doctors felt intimidated by the increasing numbers of web-wise patients arriving in surgeries. One doctor admitted to not being very happy about patients using the internet, saying, “They all seemed to come to me with things I’d never heard of and very often with things which seem rather bizarre or inappropriate.” Of course there is no doubt, the world wide web has most of the information we need to diagnose our symptoms, but Doctor Tyrer points out “it doesn’t have any judgment associated with it.” This is why having a consultation with a doctor face-to-face still has its benefits. It would seem then that a virtual online doctor can prescribe a dose of useful advice, but technology hasn’t replaced the human medical expert just yet.A、The low efficiency of the healthcare systemB、The tips for making appointments with doctorsC、The treatment for common health problemsD、The critical challenges for general hospitals
Each Olympic Games features athletes pushing the boundaries of human limits，but the Paris Olympics are particularly notable in this regard.At the Paris Olympics，records were broken through group improvement rather than individual breakthroughs.In the men's 10，000 meters，13 athletes broke the record，with Joshua Cheptegei winning in 26：43.14.The women's 400 meters final saw all nine athletes finish under 50 seconds. The amazing purple track may account for that.The purple runway of the Paris Olympics is inspired by lavender（薰衣草） fields in Provence，southern France.This color not only symbolizes the romance and elegance of France，but also shows the natural scenery and cultural heritage of France. The design concept and purpose of the purple run way is to bring a sense of freshness and a unique viewing experience through non-traditional color selection.Alain Blondel，the head of athletics for the Paris Olympics，noted that this design not only creates a strong visual contrast between the track and the spectators during television broadcasts，highlighting the athletes，but also helps athletes perform better. Purple is considered a cool color，which can create a sense of calm and stability.Unlike blue，another cool color，purple also includes elements of red，a warm color that adds a sense of energy and expansion.This combination of red's warmth and blue's coolness gives purple a balanced effect—it calms without being too soft，helping to maintain a steady yet motivated emotional state. This runway is not only eye-catching for its unique color，but also hides the secrets of high technology.The runway is made of high-tech materials developed by Mondo，which have excellent durability and elasticity（弹性），and can provide the best competitive condition.Kipchoge，the marathon world record holder，praised the impact and resilience of the runway.Track and field legend Carl Lewis also conducted a comprehensive test of the runway.He believed that the runway can maintain stable performance in all climate conditions and that athletes all over the world would love this track full of creativity and technology. （1）How does the author prove his point in the first paragraph？ ____ A.By making comparisons.B.y analyzing causes.C.By presenting opinions.D.By giving examples.（2）What contributes to the excellent performance of the Paris Olympians？ ____ A.The unconventional color of the runway.B.The beautiful scenery of France.C.The romantic atmosphere in Paris.D.The motivation of Olympic spirit.（3）What advantage does purple have according to the passage？ ____ A.Creating a sense of calm and stability like blue.B.Helping athletes to develop a balanced personality.C.Having a stronger sense of energy in comparison with red.D.Contributing to keeping a stable yet encouraged state.（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ ____ A.The technological virtue of the purple track.B.The outstanding performance of great athletes.C.The promising future of the purple runway.D.The overall quality tests on the new runway.
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题24. A.Insulted.A. Puzzled.B. Distressed.C. Discouraged.
He talks as if he _ everything about the topic.A. knowsB. knewC. has knownD. had known
— _____ delicious food you served us tonight! Thank you very much.— I'm glad that you enjoyed it.A. HowB. How aC. WhatD. What a
The price of houses in my hometown __________ recently, but I think it will rise again soon.A. had gone downB. will go downC. was going downD. has gone down
No One Words But My OwnThe classroom was full of those of us who wanted to work on the school newspaper.1 didn't write a lot．but working on the paper sounded like fun．I（31） ____ the idea of being a reporter，interviewing my friends，and covering middle school events．To be chosen，we had to turn in an example of our （32） ____ ．I wrote an articleabout the joys of summer，and showed it to my father，a talent poet he read it and frowned （皱眉）．"It's okay．"my father said，taking out a pencil"But how about changing this sentence to…"And as a result，he rewrote the whole piece-without me，for 1 never said anything to （33） ____ him．No surprise-his version（版本）was （34） ____ ．He had a gift for language．It was so much better than my piece that I turned in his version instead of mine．"Welcome to the Dundee School News，"my teacher said to me．But before 1 could be （35） ____ about the news，he added，"Based on that excellent article you wrote about summer，I expect you to write a personal opinion article every week for the second page of the paper．"I was so surprised!．I was unable to write at that level，but I couldn't tell the（36） ____ to the teacher，and I couldn't ask my father for help，either．That term working on the paper was really painful．And my teacher clearly expressedhis （37） ____ ．"Can't you write something more like the first piece you wrote？"he said，each time 1 turned in my article．I couldn't，because at that age，I didn't have my fathers ability and experience as a writer．Week after week，I tried hard，but my writing never （38） ____ the level of the first article．At last，to my total shame，another student took my place．I（39） ____ that myfather rewrote my first article himself，instead of simply trying to help me to improve it．But in my heart I knew it was my fault （错误）because I allowed him to do it．Later，I did become a successful writer on my own．looking back，I realized that the pain and shame of that school experience had a（40） ____ side．It taught me to depend on myself and be myself．So every day，I try to use my own words，find my own style and be my own best self．It feels great． 31 A．gave B．hared C．liked D．welcomed 32．A．report B．writing C．homework D．newspaper 33．A．help B．stop C．allow D．praise 34．A．different B．common C．popular D．wonderful 35．A．excited B．worried C．nervous D．confident 36．A．truth B．excuse C feeling D．answer 37．A．honesty B．patience C．hope D．disappointment 38．A．set B．reached C．raised D．changed 39．A．agreed B．realized C．remembered D．complained 40．A．magic B．serious C．bright D．strange．
21、 Comparison and contrast are rhetorical devices often employed deliberately in advertisements.A. derivativesB. figuresC. skillsD. components
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.-|||-16.A.Discouraged. B.Distressed. C.Puzzled. D.Insulted.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 16.A. Discouraged. B. Distressed. C. Puzzled. D.Insulted.
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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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Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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