【题文】I had an old neighbour, a doctor named Gibbs. When Doctor Gibbs wasn't saving lives，he was planting trees. He had some interesting ideas about planting trees. He hardly watered his new trees.Once I asked why and he told me that watering plants made them grow weaker. He said he had to make things difficult for the trees so that only the strongest could survive. He talked about how watering trees made them develop shallow roots and how, if they were not watered, trees would grow deep roots in search of water.So, instead of watering his trees every morning, he'd beat them with a rolled up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees' attention.Doctor Gibbs died a couple of years after I left home. Sometimes I walked by his house and looked at the trees I'd watched him plant 25 years ago. They were tall and strong.I planted several trees myself a few years ago. Two years of caring for these trees meant they grew up weakly. Every time a cold wind blew, my trees shook. Adversity seemed to be good for Doctor Gibb's trees，they could never relax.Every night before I go to bed，I check on my two sons. I often pray(祈祷)that their lives will be easy. But lately I've been thinking that it's time to change my prayer. I know my children are going to experience difficulties. There's always a cold wind blowing somewhere. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots，so when the rains fall and the winds blow，we won't be separated.【小题1】What did Doctor Gibbs do to the trees he planted? A．He let them grow quickly. B．He beat them to get their attention. C．He helped them search for water. D．He read a newspaper near them. 【小题2】What does the word "Adversity" in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Difficult living conditions. B．Little water. C．Enough care or attention. D．Bad weather. 【小题3】What does the writer learn from Doctor Gibbs? A．Elders are treasures. B．No pain，no gain. C．Two heads are better than one. D．Only those who bear(容忍)the most become the highest.
Man has a blood tie with nature and nobody can live outside nature. Nature provides us with we need: the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. For quite a long time after man began to live in the________(1)of nature, he livedin fear of its destructive forces. he used to regard nature with its________(2)forces as something hostile to him. And even the forest was something wild and frightening to him. very often ,he was unable to________(3)the merest daily necessities though heworked together with others________(4)and collectively with his imperfect tools , through his interaction with nature , manchanged it gradually . he cut down forest , cultivated land ,________(5)various species of plants and animals to different climatic conditions, changed the shape and climate of his environment and________(6)pants and animals. he________(7)and disciplinedelectricity and compelled it to serve the interests of society. Nonetheless , with the constant________(8)of agriculture andindustry , man has robbed nature of too much of its________________(9)resources , polluted his own living environment and causedabout 95% of the species that have existed over the past600 million years to become________(10)and still many others to be endangered . the previous________(11)balance between man and nature is on the________(12)of breaking down . man is now faced with the problem of how to stop , or at least to________(13)the destructive effect of technology on nature . The crisis of the________(14)situation has become a global problem .the solution to the problem depends on________(15)and wise organization both of production itself and care for mother nature . this can only be done by all humanity , rather than by individuals , enterprises or separate countries.Close3According to craigRussell , when we make an initial effort in our personal quests for knowledge , we may not even know that a certain field of learning exists . but , after we have done some reading ,we will get to know more about the________(1).at the same time ,we may feel that all the reading________(2)more questions rather than answers them . we then realize how little we________(3)know and how much more we need to read and think and write . Russell suggests that we write after reading each time .his experience tells him that it is his writing that has led him to acquire a better________(4)of the topic he studies . people may think that only those who know and who are________(5)of themselves write . for Russell , however , it’s just the________(6),for writing doesn’t close things off ----it opens things up . To say that the more we know , the more we know we don’t know seems________(7).according to Russell , modern physics tells us that________(8)itself is contradictory . the more closely scientists look into our________(9)reality , the more it slips away from . in a way , the more they learn , the less they know . Craig Russell believes that a proper understanding will inevitably lead us away from the force and________(10)of dogmatism and toward the flexibility and freedom of the________(11). Therefore, we must temper our pride in knowing with the________(12)of not knowing. the truth always exists there ,but , it is like the________(13)because we can never really grasp it , never hold it in our hands and truly know it . we can only , as William james said , “live today by what truth we can get today and be ready to call it________(14)tomorrow.”Close6 .Truth is a fact accept as true, for which proof exists .Truth is a great principle , without which beauty may fade and love may________(1). Those who uphold truth have a strong________(2)of responsibility. Those who hold firmly to truth are________(3)to their duty and the people they serve .they________(4)themselves to the well-being of others. With________(5)to make a contribution to society, they are ready to correct their own mistakes , If any . it can be said that they are men of moral integrity who never ask for________(6)in return. Truth________(7)upon us slowly but surely .in the long quest for truth, people have________(8)precious knowledge and experience. However, truth also needs________(9)just as plants need water, because many people are too________(10)with petty and sometimes even mean concerns to respond to the great beauty of truth when it________(11)or they frequently fail to appreciate truth when it is________(12)In short, truth is an invaluable asset to the whole of humanity. Stick to the truth and we will________(13)a timeless pattern, and earn the respect and esteem of others ,________(14)the world today above its present imperfections and place ourselves in the proud position of promoting the good of the humanity.Close7.we often hear people say，time is money .But today many Americans have come to realize that the crazy pursuit of money is leavings them too little time to enjoy life .they are tired of working just for the________(1)of life and beginning to change their fast-paced lifestyles for a simple and________(2)one ,hoping to keep family ,friends, work and play all of a piece . For some people, creating a more balanced life involves changing jobs o locations .For others, it means________(3)two incomes for one, in which case they must________(4)expenses. So some have sold out their________(5)homesick and moved into smaller houses. They have given up the extra cars, unnecessary modern conveniences, and expensive________(6).They now do things by themselves to avoid paying for the services of others .They resist the temptation to purchase things on________(7)and spend money only on________(8)necessities and things that do not make________(9)use of the earth's resources . However ,they do not________(10)themselves what they like or enjoy .The change in their lifestyle is not one involving________(11);it is just simplification .They believe that they can still live a happy and fulfilling life on less money .Indeed ,whether we________(12)a healthy lifestyle or not does not depend on how wealthy we are but on whether we have the________(13)and courage to discard our old________(14)habits .Close8.The story of an Hour leaves us much to think about . In the story ,when Richardson ,who worked in the newspaper office ,learned that his friend Brently Mallard had been killed in a railroad________(1), he was greatly shocked .he only waited until he was________(2)by a second telegram and then he________(3)to go to Josephine ,sister of Brently's wife ,and asked her to break the news as________(4)as possible to her sister because he knew MRS. Mallard was________(5)with a heart trouble .He was afraid that if someone less________(6)brought the message to her ahead of him ,there might be dreadful consequences. People usually expect a wife to accept such sad news with a________(7)inability ,but MRS.MALLARD did not .At the news ,she wept at once ,with sudden ,wild________(8)in her sister's arms ,and then she went to her own room ,forbidding anyone else to go in. When she was alone ,she felt something________(9)coming to her ,which gradually came to her mind ,beginning to________(10)her. Hard as she tried ,she couldn't get rid of the feeling .What was it ?She didn't know .However ,a clear and excited________(11)occupied her which made her regard her husband's death no longeron as something important ,because beyond that bitter moment she saw a long________(12)of years to come that would belong to her absolutely ,during which her husband would not________(13)his will upon her any more . Just at that moment ,her husband came back ,________(14)carrying his briefcase and umbrella .Seeing him ,she died of a sudden heart attack .
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阅读下面的短文，根据文章内容进行选择 Baidu, China's leading search engine company, has unveiled its own eyewear called Baidu Eye. It is said to be a different product from Google Glass in terms of functionality. The company demonstrated a working prototype on September 3 at its annual Technology Innovation Conference in Beijing. It bears a similarity to Google Glass, but it has no screen. Instead, the device uses a camera to scan objects, and focuses on analyzing information around its user and beaming that to a smartphone. Baidu says the device is designed to support image search. The company's CEO Robin Li believes in five years' time, people will get used to searching by image and audio rather than text. Li has given an example of how one can take advantage of Baidu Eye, "If you are in a shopping mall and come across a woman whose skirt looks really attractive, you take a photo of her skirt using Baidu Eye, and you'll get to know where to buy one for yourself." According to Kaiser Kuo, Baidu's director of international communications, Baidu Eye can also recognize voice and gesture, "You can use voice commands, or gesture commands—like expanding to zoom, or circling an object in your field of view with your finger." Baidu is yet to announce a release date or marketing plans for Baidu Eye. What is the best title for the passage? A. Google Glass? Baidu Eye!B. Google Glass and Baidu Eye.C. Baidu Eye is different from Google Glass. From the passage, we can know that Google Glass A. has screenB. has no screenC. has the same design as Baidu Eye The purpose to design Baidu Eye is to A. use a camera to scan objectsB. focus on analyzing information around its userC. support image search
To his disappointment，not a single gift _____ on his birthday．（ ）A. he receivedB. had he receivedC. did he receiveD. received he
Sometimes, members of teams_obstacles by focusing solely on their own pursuits and goals.A. createB. createsC. creating
What was considered impolite years ago has become ________ now.A. accessibleB. adjustableC. unbelievableD. acceptable
What do carnations symbolize? ()A. loveB. friendshipC. mother's loveD. marriage
Can trees talk? Yes, but not in words. Scientists have reason to believe that trees do communicate (交际) with each other. Not long ago, researchers learned some surprising things. First a willow tree attacked in the woods by caterpillars (毛虫) changed the chemistry of its leaves and made them taste so terrible that they got tired of the leaves and stopped eating them. Then even more astonishing, the tree sent out a special smell a signal (信号) causing its neighbors to change the chemistry of their own leaves and make them less tasty. Communiurse, doesn't need to be in words. We can talk to each other by smiling, raising our shoulders and moving our hands. We know that birds and animals use a whole vocabulary of songs, sounds, and movements. Bees dance their signals, flying in certain patterns that tell other bees where to find nectar (花蜜) for honey. So why shouldn't trees have ways of sending message?1. It can be concluded from the passage that caterpillars do not feed on leaves that ______.A．are lying on the groundB．have an unpleasant tasteC．bees don't likeD．have an unfamiliar shape2. The willow tree described in the passage protected itself by ______.A．growing more branchesB．communicating with birds and beesC．changing its leaf chemistryD．shaking caterpillars off3. According to the passage, the willow tree was able to communicate with other trees by ______.A．waving its branchesB．giving off a special smellC．dropping its leavesD．changing the colour of its trunk4. According to this passage, bees communicate by ______.A．making special movementB．Telling one anotherC．smelling one anotherD．making unusual sound5. The author believes that the incident described in the passage ________．A．cannot be taken seriouslyB．should no longer be permittedC．must be checked more thoroughlyD．seems completely reasonable
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In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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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6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught B.composed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy B.compose 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 _ of considerable statistics will make it impossible to draw the final decision .A dependence B consequence C presence D absence
21.The language school started a new __ to help young learners with reading and writing.-|||-A.course B.design C.event D.progress
"There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they're 18，and the truth is far from that，"says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin．Today，unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents．"There is a major change in the middle class，"declares sociologist Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University，whose son，19，moved back in after an absence of eight months．Analysts list a variety of reasons for this return to the nest．The marriage age is rising，a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people．A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters．For some，the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so extremely great that many students now attend local schools．Even after graduation，young people find their wings clipped（夹住） by skyrocketing housing costs．Living at home，says Knighton，a school teacher，continues to give her security and moral support．Her mother agreed，"It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent．It makes sense for kids to stay at home．"But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all．There are the hassles over bathrooms，telephones and privacy．Some families，however，manage the delicate balancing act．But for others，it proves too difficult．Michelle Del Turco，24，has been home three times-and left three times．"What I considered a social drink，my dad considered an alcohol problem，"she explains．"He never liked anyone I dated，so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends'houses．"Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on？Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake．Children struggling to establish separate identities，can end up with"a sense of inadequacy，defeat and failure．"And aging parents，who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom，find themselves stuck with responsibilities．Many agree that brief visits，however，can work beneficially．63．According to the author，there was once a trend （趋势） in the U．S ____ ．A．for middle class young adults to stay with their parents．B．for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents．C．for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence．D．for young adults to leave their parents and live independently．64．Which of the following does not account for young adults returning to the nest？ ____ A．Young adults find housing costs too high．B．Quite a number of young adults attend local schools．C．Young adults are psychologically and intellectually immature．D．Young adults seek parental comfort and moral support．65．One of the disadvantages of young adults returning to stay with their parents is that ____ ．A．the young adults tend to be overprotected by their parentsB．there will unavoidably be inconveniences in everyday lifeC．most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family goingD．public opinion is against young adults staying with their parents66．The word"hassles"in the passage （Para.3，Line 4）probably means ____ ．A．agreementsB．worriesC．disadvantagesD．quarrels
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
（ ）I can’t recall the______, but I did meet her before.A.occasionallyB.occasionalC.occasionD.occasioned
(Walk)______ a long way, Robbins began to feel tired.
26 )Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing -room at her home ？A discussing B. to discuss C.as to discuss D. that discusses
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 worked B. had worked C. have been working D. 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
______, there is no one at home. The lights are out.A. EvidentlyB. EvidentC. EvidencedD. Evidence
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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
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.