(C)-|||-Each summer,no matter how pressing my work schedule,I take off one day exclusively-|||-for my son.We call it dad-son day.This year our third stop was the amusement park,where he-|||-discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. We-|||-blasted through face stretching turns and loops for ninety seconds. Then,as we stepped off the-|||-ride,he shrugged and,in a distressingly calm voice,remarked that it was not as exciting as-|||-other rides he`d been on.As I listened,I began to sense something seriously out of balance.-|||-Throughout the season,I noticed similar events all around me.Parents seemed hard pressed-|||-to find new thrills for indifferent kids.Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation,their young faces-|||-were looking disappointed and bored.-|||-Facing their children`s complaints of "nothing to do",parents were spending large numbers-|||-of dollars for various forms of entertainment.In many cases the money seemed to do little more-|||-than buy transient(短暂的)relief from the terrible moans of their bored children. This set me-|||-thinking the obvious question:"How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when-|||-there`s never been such a range of stimulating entertainm available to them?"-|||-Why do children immersed in this much excitement seems starved for more?That was,I-|||-realized,the point. I discovered during my own reckless adolescence that what creates-|||-excitement is not going fast,but going faster. Thrills have less to do with speed than changes-|||-in speed.-|||-I`m concerned about the cumulative effect of years at these levels of excitable activity.It is-|||-no mystery to me why many teenagers appear apatheri麻木的)and burned out,with a "been-|||-there,done that"air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends`-|||-children are prescribed medications-stimulants to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti--|||-depressants to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives - I question the role of kids`-|||-boredom in some of the diagnoses.-|||-My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to-|||-behavioural and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Yet I`ve been reflecting-|||-more and more on how the pace of life and the intensity of stimulation may be contributing to-|||-the rising rates of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in our society.-|||-() 63.The author tells surprised in the amusement park at fact that __-|||-A.his son was not as thrilled by the roller coasters ride as expected-|||-B.his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretched-|||-C.his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasters-|||-D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters-|||-() 64.According to the author,children are bored __-|||-A.unless their parents can find new thrills for them-|||-B.when they don`t have any access to stimulating fun games-|||-C.when they are left alone at weekends by their working parents-|||-D.even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment-|||-() 65.From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to-|||-expect __ _。-|||-A.a much wider variety of sports facilities-|||-B.activities that require complex skills-|||-C.ever-changing thrilling forms of recreation-|||-D.physical exercises that are more challenging-|||-() 66.In Paragraph 6 the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to-|||-change children`s indiffe toward much of life by __ _.-|||-A.diverting their interest from electronic visual games-|||-B.prescribing medications for their temporary relief-|||-C.creating more stimulating activities fo them-|||-D.spending more money on their entertainment
High levels of chocolate consumption mig be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of-|||-developing heart disease,suggests a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The findings-|||-confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolateHigh levels of chocolate consumption mig be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of-|||-developing heart disease,suggests a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The findings-|||-confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolateHigh levels of chocolate consumption mig be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of-|||-developing heart disease,suggests a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The findings-|||-confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolateHigh levels of chocolate consumption mig be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of-|||-developing heart disease,suggests a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The findings-|||-confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate
Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who ________.A. are good at demonstrating their charming charactersB. can move the masses with their forceful speechesC. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardshipsD. can provide an answer to the problems of their people
Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes )Directions: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 7 recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B), C)and D)given in your test paper. Then you should mark: the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) I’m not sure.B) You’re right.C) Yes,certainly.D) That’s interesting.From the question we learn that the speaker is asking the listener to leave a massage. Therefore, C) Yes, certainly is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. [A][B][C][D]Now the test will begin.(1) (单选题)1A.Everything's OK.B.I think so.C.It’s a good idea.D.I’ll do that.(2) (单选题)2A.Sorry to hear that.B.Hurry up.C.You are so nice.D.Glad to meet you.(3) (单选题)3A.t 8a.m.B.You are right.C.Here you are.D.I’d like to.(4) (单选题)4A.Have a good time.B.It’s fine.C.Take care.D.Yes, it is.(5) (单选题)5A.Tomorrow morning.B.It's not far away.C.It's over there.D.Go ahead.(6) (单选题)6A.My pleasure.B.Very good.C.Enjoy yourself.D.How do you do?(7) (单选题)7A.Mind your steps.B.Yes, please.C.See you later.D.Nice to see you.(8) (单选题)Section BDirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 7 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on thecorrect answer from the 4 choices marked A)，B)，C)and D)given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now listen to the dialogues.8A. sales meeting.B.New Year's Party.C.A product advertisement.D.A new project.(9) (单选题)9A.From a newspaper.B.From a TV ad.C.From a website.D.From a friend.(10) (单选题)10A. college professor.B.A financial expert.C.A department manager.D.A fashion designer.(11) (单选题)11A.Working on a report.B.Giving a lecture.C.Traveling on business.D.Meeting with a customer.(12) (单选题)12A.He missed the bus.B.He was sick.C.He forgot the meeting time.D.He came to the wrong room.(13) (单选题)13A. sports event.B.A traffic accident.C.A forest fire.D.Road repairs.(14) (单选题)14A.Good.B.Difficult.C.hallenging.D.Boring.(15) (单选题)Section CDirections: In this section, there are 2 recorded conversations. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choicesmarked A)，B)，C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark: the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Now listen to the conversations.Conversation 115A.Looking for a job.B.Traveling abroad.C.Writing a term paper.D.Working on a project.(16) (单选题)16A.Do some shopping.B.Watch a Football match.C.Go fishing.D.Visit their friends.(17) (单选题)17A.Sales Manager.B.Marketing Manager.C.Project Manager.D.Research Manager.(18) (单选题)18A.Next Tuesday.B.Next Wednesday.C.Next Thursday.D.Next Friday.(19) (单选题)19A.By bicycle.B.y car.C.By bus.D.By subway.(20) (填空题)Section DDirections: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will begin.When I need gas for my car, I pull into a gas station right around the corner from my house and use my gas card. Years ago, full-service gas stations were very 20 . However, things have changed. Now, most gas stations are self-service centers. Personally, I 21 fill the car up with gas every time I stop. I generally 22 ， but more and more gas stations accept credit cards. As gas prices are 23 , I ’m now thinking about buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle or just 24 to work.
The traditional approach ____ with complex problems is to break them down into smaller, more easily managed problems.A. to dealingB. in dealingC. dealingD. to deal
单选题（共45题，90.0分） 题型说明：Choose the correct answer. 29. (2.0分) He soon received promotion, for his superiors realized that he was a man of considerable ___.A. futureB. possibilityC. abilityD. opportunity
41.Success is what all people want to ^o_ _ _ _ _ _. bigcircA. aim toB. aim forC. aim inD. aim on
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Customers rushing to Paris's newest cafe to order their coffees and bread are now able to enjoythem in the company of a dozen cats.The “Cafe des Chats” in the heart of the capital is home to a dozen cats that walk aroundtables or curl up on armchairs as people eat and drink.The establishment is aimed at Parisiansunable to keep pets in small citycentre apartments.And though the idea may seem strange,cafe manager Margaux Gandelon says that the “purr (咕噜咕噜声) treatment” does good tocustomers' health.And it is real ，“ Purring produces vibrations( 震动 )，which lower yourblood pressure and your heartbeat，”Gandelon says.This month's opening weekend saw queues snaking along the roadside and bookings takenfrom now last until next month.Some 300 customers had to be turned away.Gandelon saysanimal welfare ( 福利) is important and customers are not allowed toabusethe cats.She isprepared to force any customers who are against the rules to leave the cafe.Visiting the cafe out of curiosity，business student Florian Laboureau described it as a greatidea, but said he was more of a dog person.Another customer Quack Quaack said ，“I wasreally impressed when I was in Paris a few days ago.Just about everywhere we went, dogswere everywhere.But I thought I'd died and gone to heaven standing in the bank queue withdogs all around me with their owners.There were cats in a lot of the retail stores too thatwould greet you as you walked in.The US needs to get with this, pets are part of most people'slives and having them in public places makes the world seem like a happier and friendlierplace.Wouldn't that be just wonderful？”【1】The “Cafe des Chats” is special because________.A.it lies in the center of ParisB.it offers all kinds of cat foodC.customers can bring cats thereD.customers enjoy their coffees with cats【2】Why did Margaux Gandelon open the “Cafe des Chats”？A.To make it a pet rescue center.B.To meet animal lovers' needs.C.To become a famous person.D.To study the “purr treatment”．【3】We can learn from the passage that________.A.the “Cafe des Chats” is very popular nowB.more cats will be accepted in the “Cafe des Chats”C.the “Cafe des Chats” will be opened in other citiesD.people become healthier after drinking in the “Cafe des Chats”【4】What's the meaning of the underlined word “abuse” in Paragraph 3?A.Keep close to. B.Talk to.C.Treat badly. D.Pat warmly. 3. Robert Jarvik ， born on May 11, 1946 in Michigan and raised in Stamford, is a medicalscientist and researcher，who played an important role in the invention of the artificial heart.Hewas interested in medicine from a young age.He watched his father perform operations and gaineda patent (专利权)for a machine applied in the medical operation before he graduated from highschool.Jarvik attended Syracuse University and considered a career in art.When his father developedheart disease suddenly, he decided then to work on a medical career.He applied to medicalschools, but was not admitted to any schools in the US. Before long, he was admitted to themedical school in Italy and stayed there for two years.He returned to get a degree in medicinefrom New York University in 1971.After working for a period of time, Jarvik got a job in the organ transplant ( 器 官 移 植 )program at the University of Utah in 1972.He worked with the director of the program,Willem Kolff, who invented the kidney dialysis (肾透析)machine.By the time Jarvik came to the University of Utah, the organ program had already developedthe primary artificial heart.He improved it by creating a diaphragm (横膈膜)，which solvedmany issues with the heart.Eventually, he created the first artificial heart in 1981, the Jarvik7,to be placed in a human patient, which was considered one of the most important inventions inhuman history.Barney Clark, a retired dentist suffering from serious heart disease, received the Jarvik7transplant on December.2, 1982.He lived for 112 days after the operation, but the transplantwas considered a success.Though receiving criticism for the risk referred to transplant anartificial heart, the Jarvik7 still became very important for patients who were waiting for aheart.In 1987，Jarvik moved to New York City and formed Jarvik Research Inc.He begandeveloping a new heart －the Jarvik 2000.This smaller machine fits inside a patient's heartrather than replacing the entire organ.【1】What method does the writer use to develop the passage?A. By comparing opinions from different fields.B. By following the natural time order.C. By discussing research experiments.D. By presenting some research results.【2】What do you know about Robert Jarvik from the passage?A. He was good at observation and made an invention when he was young.B. He was born and raised in the same place where his parents worked.C. He began to help his father from a young age when he performed operations.D. He was admitted to an American medical school soon after he graduated from college.【3】Which of the following incidents made Robert Jarvik determine his lifelong career?A. He received a patent for the medical operation.B. He was refused to be admitted to any medical school in the US.C. He took part in the organ program at the University of Utah.D. His father developed heart disease suddenly.【4】What is the greatest achievement for Robert Jarvik as a medical scientist?A. He created the first artificial heart in 1981.B. He invented the kidney dialysis machine.C. He did the first heart transplant operation for a heart patient.D. He created a diaphragm to fit inside a patient's heart. 4. Once upon a time there was a good, cheerful wizard(男巫)who loved to use his magic to makeeveryone happy.He was also quite an unusual wizard because he was allergic ( 过敏) to manydifferent foods.He had to be very careful with what he put in his mouth.He was always beinginvited to parties, and he would always gladly accept, because he always had new tricks andgames to try out.In the beginning, everyone was considerate about his allergies, and they took special care toprepare food that he would be able to eat safely.But as time went on, people were tired ofhaving to prepare special foods for him.Sometimes they didn't even bother to tell him whatwas in the food, and, more than once, he ended up with a black tongue and a red face.The wizard was angry.He waved his wand (摩杖) and cast a spell(咒语) that gave everyone aspecial allergy.Some became allergic to birds, others to fruit or meat...And so, each person hadto take special care from then on.Whenever people met up to eat or have a party, they endedup having to go to the doctor.Gradually, people began making an effort to learn what each other's allergies were.Now theywould prepare everything carefully, so that they could have a good time together withoutgetting sick.In less than a year, life in town returned to normal ， filled with parties andcelebrations.Even better, the wizard now could stay and enjoy the whole party.Some time later, without anyone knowing, the wizard waved his wand again and undid thespell.The people had learned well how to be considerate towards others, and how they couldenjoy each other's company even better just by making a little effort to adapt(适应)to each andevery person.【1】The wizard got sick because________.A. the food he ate was not healthyB. people didn't know he was allergicC. people gave him allergic food on purposeD. people didn't tell him what was in his food【2】The wizard made others allergic because________.A. he was angry with people's indifference to himB. he wanted to perform his new trickC. he wanted others to know his powerD. he was not invited to the party【 3 】 From the fourth paragraph, we can know in order to live a normal life people hadto________.A. go to see the doctor every dayB. keep each other safe from allergyC. keep away from birds and fruitsD. stop holding parties and celebrations
Which of the following statements is true?A. The Hongqi Canal took a decade to build.B. The Hongqi Canal is 1,500 miles long.C. The Honqi Canal flows through the Kunlun Mountains.D. The Hongqi Canal has been flowing since the 1950s.
2 Questions 1 to 2 are based on the news you have just heard.A. Because the NY firemen speak little or no English.B. Because arriving Chinese are to become the largest immigrant group in NY.C. Because NY is one of the largest and most exciting cities in the world for travelers.D. Because a growing amount of American companies are doing business with China.
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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.
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
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.
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拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
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question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
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
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription