Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.-|||-Medical experts say most Americans do not get enough sleep.They say more Americans need to take a-|||-nap-that is to rest for a short period in the middle of the day.They give people advice to sleep lightly-|||-before continuing with other activities.The experts say naps might improve health by reducing pressure.-|||-Some European and Latin American companies have supported the idea of napping for many years.-|||-They ask people to leave work,go home and have a nap before returning.In the United States,some-|||-companies let workers rest simply in their offices.They believe this can help workers make fewer mistakes-|||-and also increase the amount of work that a person can do.-|||-Sleep experts say it is likely that people make more mistakes at work than at other time.They suggest-|||-that people should not carry out important tasks when they feel sleepy.And they believe the best thing to-|||-do is to take a nap.About 20 minutes of rest is all you need.Experts say this provides extra energy and can-|||-increase your efficiency until the end of the day.But they point out that a nap should last no more than 20-|||-to 30 minutes.A longer nap will put the body into deep sleep and waking up will be difficult.-|||-56.In the first paragraph,take a nap means __ .-|||-A.resting for a short time in the middle of the night-|||-B.working for a long period in the middle of the day-|||-C.sleeping for a short time in the middle of the day-|||-D.walking for a long period in the middle of the night-|||-57.The best way to increase workers`efficiency is __ .-|||-A.having a rest for twenty to thirty minutes-|||-B.doing relaxing exercises-|||-C.talking with friends-|||-D.singing and dancing-|||-58.We can infer from the passage that sleep experts __ .-|||-A.approve of taking a longer nap B.approve of taking a deep sleep-|||-C.disapprove of taking a short sleep D.disapprove of taking a longer nap-|||-59.What will happen to workers if they keep on working without any rest?-|||-A.They will get a lot of money.-|||-B.They will fail in their jobs and even cause a lot of trouble.-|||-C.They will live a happy life in the future.-|||-D.They will feel better after finishing everyday jobs.-|||-60.What is the passage mainly about?-|||-A.The advantages of taking a nap during the day.-|||-B.The advantages of deep sleep during weekends.-|||-C.The disadvantages of deep sleep during weekends.-|||-D.The disadvantages of taking a nap during the day.-|||-Ⅲ.Reading Comprehension(4 points)-|||-Section A (30 points,2 for each)-|||-Directions: There are 3 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished-|||-statements.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,Cand D.You should decide on the best ONE-|||-and mark the corres ponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longerinterested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling orconsidered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, very differentideas about how to teach it, or how much priority it must be given over generallanguage development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage achild to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding himback with the complexities of spelling?If spelling becomes the only focal(焦点的) point of his teacher's interest, clearly abright child will be likely to "play safe". He will tend towrite only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurouslanguage. That's why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries andpay attention to content rather than technical ability.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece ofwriting about a personal experience: "This work is terrible! There are fartoo many spelling errors and your writing is illegible (难以辨认)” It may have been a sharpcriticism of the pupil's technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sadreflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay, which containedsome beautiful expressions of the child's deep feelings. The teacher was notwrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his priorities had centered onthe child's ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentationwould have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement.36. Teachers differ in their opinions about ____. A. the difficulties in teaching spelling B. the role of spelling in generallanguage developmentC. the complexities of the basic writingskills D. the necessity of teaching spelling 37. The expression "play safe" in para2 probably means"____". A. to writecarefully B.to do as teachers say C. to use dictionariesfrequently D. to avoid using words one isnot sure of 38. Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that ____. A. students will be able to express their ideas morefreely B. teachers will have less trouble in correctingmistakes C. students will have more confidence in writing D. students will learn to be independent of teachers39. The writer seems to think that the teacher's judgment on thatsensitive piece of writing is ____. A. reasonable B. unfair C. foolish D. careless 40. The major point discussed in the passage is ____ . A. the importance of developing writing skills B. the complexities of spelling C. the correct way of making compositions D. the relationship between spelling and the content ofa composition .
10.One day, at the registrar's office of a college, I noticed how parents_with_their_college-age_children nowadays. A. behaved B. behaves C. are behaved D. are behaving
When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzo’s parents set out to prove the doctors wrong.The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies weren’t interested in supporting research into such a rare disease.However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error, they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料) commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named "Lorenzo’s Oil", saved the boy’s life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it.Finally, the boy’s father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.【小题1】Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because_____ .A.they had never treated the disease beforeB.Lorenzo was too young to be curedC.no cure had been found for ALDD.ALD was a rare disease【小题2】The families of other ALD patients thought that _____ .A.the research for the new cure would cost too much moneyB.the efforts of Lorenzo’s parents were a waste of timeC.Lorenzo’s parents would succeed in finding a cureD.Lorenzo’s oil was a real cure for ALD【小题3】Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzo’s Oil_____.A.was really effectiveB.was a success storyC.only worked in theoryD.would save the boy’s life【小题4】From the passage we can conclude that_____.A.doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cureB.many ALD patients still refuse to use the oilC.various cures have been found for ALDD.the oil really works as a cure for ALD
The journey around the world took the old sailor nine months, __________ the sailing time was 226 days.A. .of whichB. .during whichC. .from whichD. .for which
A fire is considered “under control” when ______.A.A all hands are at their fire stationsB.B all fire-fighting equipment is at the sceneC.C the fixed systems are activatedD.D the fire is no longer spreading
The accident didn't do much_____ to either of the motorcarsA. hurtB. injuryC. damageD. loss
You speak, write a letter, and make a telephone. Your words carry a message. People communicate with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad.When you put up your hands in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod (点头) and people know you are saying “Yes”. Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door helps you where to go in or out. Have you ever thought that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive message from them all the time? People can communicate in many other ways. An artist can use his drawing to tell beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written to tell about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas. Books and magazines, TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others. They can help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.【1】People communicate ________.A. with words only B. in many different waysC. in letters and drawings D. with smiles, tears and hands【2】Signs can carry as many ________.A. questions B. examples C. tears and smiles D. messages【3】Which of the following is not talked in the passage as which can help is communicate?A. Books and magazines. B. TV and films. C. Newspapers. D. Radio.【4】Communication is important because it can help you to ________.A. understand the world and the people around youB. teach each other to speak, write, read and drawC. know what other people are thinking aboutD. understand what is happening【5】The best title for this short passage is ________.A. Signs Carry Messages B. The important CommunicationC. Words, Signs and Drawing D. Ways of Communication
What we expect from you is working hard _____ hardly working. A: less than B: rather than C: as well as D: as much as
Sam must be ______ in his bedroom now.He is going to leave for Paris tomorrow.A. deceivingB. catchingC. attemptingD. packing
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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 with B. to deal with C. on dealing with D. deal with
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life. A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
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.
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______, there is no one at home. The lights are out.A. EvidentlyB. EvidentC. EvidencedD. Evidence
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
（ ）I can’t recall the______, but I did meet her before.A.occasionallyB.occasionalC.occasionD.occasioned
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 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
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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
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The _ of considerable statistics will make it impossible to draw the final decision .A dependence B consequence C presence D absence
"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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends. A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate