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1、The plan was that the two companies should first reach an agreement on the basic principle, the details
later.
A. to be discussed B. discussed
C. were discussed D. discussing
2、________any formal staff training, Linda could hardly handle her work.
A．Having not received
B．Not having received
C．Not to receive
D．Had not received
3、—Can you give me a ride?
—Sorry． There is no room in my car．
A． to leave B．leaving
C． left D． being left
4、Actually，it’s not the years in your life_______ count，but the life in your years．
A． what B． which C． that D． when
5、Close the door of fear behind you, and you ______ the door of faith open before you.
A. have seen B. will see C. are seeing D. saw
6、The silence of the library ______only by the sound of pages being turned over.
A. had been broken B. breaks
C. broke D. was broken
7、We must help people to find houses outside the city, but __________, we must remember that some city people want to remain where they are.
A. virtually B. equally C. definitely D. naturally
8、Thanks to advances in technology, the way we make friends and communicate with them has changed ________.
A．currently
B．regularly
C．significantly
D．typically
9、When I stayed in the countryside, I enjoyed ________ leisurely walk in the fields, and felt ________ warmth of the sun.
A．/; the
B．a; a
C．/; a
D．a; the
10、Your own personal behavior as a teacher, outside school hours, _______ on the school itself.
A. resembles B. reminds
C. reflects D. remains
11、It hasn’t been announced ______ the plane is to take off.
A. where B. when C. how D. why
12、【I felt I would never____the shock of his being worked to death.
A. get off B. get through C. get by D. get over
13、–Thank you for your assistance, without ________ I might have been in danger.
--That’s all right, anyone in my place ________ the same thing.
A. that; will do B. which; would have done
C. it, would D. which; can have done
14、— Do you have the time? I've got something to tell you.
— Ok, ______ you make your story short.
A. now that B. even if
C. so long as D. in case
15、So far, during her time at the English Club, Lucy ___ to six parties and ten barbecues.
A. came B. comes C. has come D. has been coming
16、I didn’t want to drive all the way to Shanghai by myself, so I ______ Henry, my American friend, to ride with me.
A. confirmed B. consulted
C. persuaded D. permitted
17、Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked out of the window.
A．Defeated
B．Pretended
C．Struck
D．Inspired
18、You are to meet with frustration in the pursuit of success and through greater effort and hard work your dream will definitely come true. Put it ______ , “No pains, no gains.”
A. frequently B. firmly
C. openly D. simply
19、The problem is ________ to take the place of Ted.
A.who can we get B.what we can get
C.who we can get D.that we can get
20、Just imagine performing such an opera as Turandot in the Forbidden City---there _____ be a better setting!
A．mustn’t B．shouldn’t C．couldn’t D．needn’t
21、It never occurred to anybody, not even the creators that the world would care about the complex lives, loves and sufferings of a group of attractive and witty New Yorkers. But there’s no doubt that Friends(老友记) has become more than just a successful situation comedy—it has established itself as one of the last great television phenomena of the last century. Along the way, it has made its half-dozen leading actors famous.
Looking back on the strong friendship between the group of three men and three women who frequently gather at each other’s apartments and at Greenwich Village’s Central Perk coffee house, Friends was created by television producers, David Crane and Marta Kauffman. In 1993, the pair met producer Kevin S. Bright. Then the three became partners and got a deal to produce a new comedy for Warner Brothers. What they came up with was based on Crane and Kauffman’s after-college years, when they hung out at the local coffee house and involved themselves in every aspect of each other’s lives.
It didn’t take long for viewers to make friends with Friends. The situation comedy quickly became a top ten hit. Critics loved it as well. Entertainment Weekly said the show operated like a Broadway show, with twisty plots and unique jokes. The television theme song has also been a success with the public. The song’s success helped save the television theme song. An ABC(美国广播公司) executive was ready to order very short music intros(前奏) on his network’s shows, thinking that viewers would hit the remote control as soon as the opening started. But the success of the Friends theme song led the ABC executive to change his mind—remote controls or not, the TV theme song would stay.
Years have gone by, but Friends remains and will remain an example of a modern US situation comedy that is both hugely entertaining television and nothing short of a genuine latter-day social phenomenon.
【1】What is stressed in the second paragraph?
A. The role models of Friends.
B. The popularity of Friends.
C. The origin of Friends.
D. The brilliance of Friends.
【2】Which of the following is TRUE about Friends?
A. It has a simple but entertaining plot.
B. It is about friendship between college students.
C. It was criticized by Entertainment Weekly.
D. It first came into being in the 1990s.
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A. The ABC executive thought highly of the theme song of Friends.
B. Producer, Kevin S. Bright, graduated from the same college as David Crane.
C. ABC once replaced the theme song of its TV show with a short music intro.
D. Marta Kauffman expected Friends to achieve great success.
【4】What might the author think of Friends?
A. Its merits outweigh its shortcomings.
B. He/she shows great affection towards it.
C. Its success lies in the lack of good situation comedies.
D. He/she has a reserved attitude towards its success.
22、“If I only had a little humility, I’d be perfect,” the media giant Ted Turner supposedly said sometime in the 1990s. Why be modest? Aristotle said: “All men by nature desire to know.” Intellectual humility is a particular instance of humility, since you can be down-to-earth about most things but still ignore your mental limitations.
Intellectual humility means recognising that we don’t know everything. Actually, it means we should acknowledge that we're probably biased in our belief about just how much we understand and seek out the sources of wisdom that we lack.
The Internet and digital media have created the impression of limitless knowledge at our fingertips. But, by making us lazy, they have opened up a space that ignorance can fill. The psychologist Tania Lombrozo of the University of California explained how technology enhances our illusions (错觉) of wisdom. She argues that the way we access information is critical to our understanding—and the more easily we can recall an image, word or statement, the more likely we’ll think we’ve successfully learned it, and so withdraw from effortful cognitive processing. Logical puzzles presented in an unfriendly font (字体), for example, can encourage someone to make extra effort to solve them. Yet this approach runs counter to the nice designs of the apps and sites that populate our screens, where our brain processes information in a “smooth” way. What about all the information that presents online? Well, your capacity to learn from it depends on your attitudes. Intellectually humble people don’t hide or ignore their weaknesses. In fact, they see them as sources of personal development, and use arguments as an opportunity to refine their views. People who are humble by nature tend to be more open-minded and quicker to resolve disputes, since they recognise that their own opinions might not be valid.
At the other end of the scale lies intellectual arrogance. Such arrogance almost always originates from the egocentric bias – the tendency to overestimate their own virtue or importance, ignoring the role of chance or the influence of other people’s actions on their lives. This is what makes these people credit success to themselves and failure to circumstance. From an evolutionary perspective, intellectual arrogance can also be seen as a way of achieving dominance through forcing one’s view on others. Intellectually arrogant people hardly invest mental resources in discussion or working towards group consensus, thus making it hard for groups to work successfully.
The Thrive Center for Human Development in California, which seeks to help young people turn into successful adults, is funding a series of major studies about intellectual humility. Their hypothesis is that humility, curiosity and openness are key to a fulfilling life. “Without humility, you are unable to learn,” Laszlo Bock, Google’s Head of People Operations, notes.
【1】The passage is mainly about ______.
A．the harm arrogance does to us
B．the key elements to a fulfilling life
C．the significance of intellectual humility
D．the way people access information online
【2】Technology enhances our illusions of wisdom because it ______.
A．enables people to think critically
B．offers too much unreliable information
C．allows easy access to abundant information
D．makes it hard for people to recall information
【3】According to Para.3, intellectually humble people ______.
A．value others’ opinions more than their own
B．use online information to better themselves
C．are unwilling to show their strengths
D．prefer to solve difficult problems
【4】The author will probably agree that ______.
A．intellectual arrogance is the result of evolution
B．intellectually arrogant people often lack team spirits
C．successful people are often unaware of their limitations
D．circumstances don’t favor intellectually arrogant people
23、With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren’t feeling as positive as they usually do.【1】This type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Researchers aren’t yet clear on what causes SAD, but it's likely to be complex. Some research suggests it could be due to a malfunctioning hypothalamus (下丘脑功能不全) or producing too much melatonin (a hormone which controls our sleep-wake cycle). Some researchers theorize it could also be due to having a disrupted circadian rhythm(昼夜节奏混乱).【2】For example, some research has indicated that women may be more likely to experience SAD — though, due to a lack of specific research, it’s uncertain whether these gender differences really exist and if so, why.
Some people notice that their symptoms start to improve when the seasons begin to change and spring approaches.【3】For people with SAD, the main recommended treatments include psychological treatments or taking medicine. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for SAD.【4】Given it's still an emerging therapy, research on it remains inconsistent with other treatments.
Aside from seeking professional help, there are a couple of other things that people can do to help them cope with SAD during their day. 【5】The researchers of the study had participants either go for a daily one-hour outdoor walk or use a low-dose artificial light box for 30 minutes per day for a period of one week. The participants who went for a daily walk showed significant improvements in all depressive symptoms, compared to those exposed to artificial light.
A．Colder weather and less daylight may have you feeling a bit more down lately.
B．Research also shows that lifestyle factors can play an important role in both causing and managing depression.
C．According to one study, getting more natural light during the day may help improve symptoms.
D．Of course, there may be other factors at play too.
E．But this doesn’t mean that there aren't many things people can do during the winter months to help them cope with their symptoms.
F．While these feelings may be temporary for some, around one in three people consistently struggle through the autumn and winter months.
G．Light therapy is also currently being investigated as a treatment for SAD.
24、EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA
HOT ATTRACTIONS
◆RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN
It is home to more than 2,000 animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful botanical gardens. With more than 350 species from around the world, Riverbanks Zoo is one of the largest mid-sized zoos in the country.
Hours: 9:00a. m.—5:00p. m. daily.
Admission: Adults (13—61) $19. 95
Children (2—12) $16. 95
◆EDVENTURE
The South’s largest children’s museum has 300 exhibits to inspire children to experience the joy of learning. Where else but EdVenture can children drive a real fire truck, anchor the news or visit another country?
Hours: Monday—Sunday 9 am.—5 pm.
Admission: Members Free
Children and Adults: $11. 95
◆SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM
The stories of South Carolina come alive through the exhibits and collections of the State Museum. Plus, a new 4-D theater provides popular movies that excite all ages. Museum members are invited to night-sky observing and more on Tuesday nights!
Hours: Mon. Wed.—Fri.: 10 am.—5 pm.
Tues.: 10 am.—10 pm.
Sat.: 10 am.—6 pm.
Sun.: Noon—5 pm.
Admission: Adults (13—61) $8. 95
Children (3—12): $6. 95
◆SALUDA SHOALS PARK
Saluda Shoals Park is a sensitive riverfront park that invites visitors to experience the treasures of the Saluda River through exceptional educational and cultural opportunities.
Fun-filled Family Activities Nightly! (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas night)
Free for activities: apply with Holiday Lights admission ($20/car; $40/15-passenger vehicle; $ 60/bus).
【1】How much should a young couple with a 2-year-old son pay to enjoy various plants and animals?
A．$24. 85.
B．$ 39.9.
C．$56.85.
D．$ 35.85.
【2】Which attraction best suits a child interested in broadcasting news?
A．The State Museum.
B．EdVenture.
C．Saluda Shoals Park.
D．Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.
【3】Which of the following is available to all tourists in the State Museum?
A．Enjoying free family activities every night.
B．Visiting the exhibits on Sunday morning.
C．Having a fantastic 4-D visual feast.
D．Observing the amazing night sky on Tuesday nights.
25、I grew up on stories about Ernest Shackleton and all the great polar explorers. I had a really ________ mental picture of what the environment they ________ might be like. Those tales of exploration were the reason why I got into travel ________ in the first place.
I had wanted to go to Spitsbergen for years. I was actually ______on a trip with my wife, but we had to cancel — for the ________ possible reason that she fell pregnant with our first child. A couple of years later, I got the ________ to shoot(拍摄)a story on the Noorderlich, a ship that gets ________ into the ice every year — just as the boats of the old explorers did when they ________ in the Arctic. I thought the experience would be _______ because I love riding snowmobiles and dog sleds but it didn’t quite turn out well. It was an eight-hour snowmobile journey from the capital Longyearbyen to the _______ . We rode through snowstorms and it was one of the ____things I’ve ever done. It was really quite _______ and we were ______ about on ice during the last part of the journey. I began to think: “This had better be _______ it.”
And then I saw the ship, lit by the moonlight. It looked so strange and frightening, ____ on its own in the middle of nowhere. I almost didn’t want to get close to it because it was so perfect in its _______. It was exactly how I had _____ it to be. _______experiences are rarely like that---there’s usually some disappointment ____ somewhere. When you have held a mental picture of a place since your childhood and you see that it exists in ______, it really is a dream that comes true.
【1】A. certain B. new C. strong D. strange
【2】A. discovered B. changed C. created D. experienced
【3】A. photography B. research C. habit D. industry
【4】A. caught B. booked C. invited D. sent
【5】A. least B. nicest C. helpless D. troublesome
【6】A. demand B. right C. information D. opportunity
【7】A. frozen B. decorated C. broken D. prepared
【8】A. summered B. visited C. wintered D. arrived
【9】A. easy B. great C. unique D. regrettable
【10】A. ship B. village C. island D. house
【11】A. happiest B. simplest C. hardest D. most important
【12】A. dark B. interesting C. exciting D. bright
【13】A. looking B. talking C. standing D. sliding
【14】A. for B. worth C. about D. with
【15】A. working B. going C. waiting D. sitting
【16】A. position B. environment C. shape D. way
【17】A. promised B. arranged C. imagined D. refused
【18】A. Travel B. Shopping C. Reading D. Working
【19】A. expected B. surrounded C. unrelated D. involved
【20】A. tales B. memory C. reality D. movies
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
TCM Breaks New Ground
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with Chinese Kungfu and Peking Opera, is one of China’s cultural symbols recognized worldwide. It is precious treasure of Chinese civilization, and it has also made great contributions to world civilization by improving people’s health and promoting social progress.
There used to be a debate in China about whether TCM or Western medicine was better, and arguments can still be heard today. But actually, TCM and Western medicine are two different medical theoretical systems that cannot replace each other. In some aspects such as surgery, Western medicine is better than TCM, but in other areas, such as recovery after surgery and treatment of chronic (慢性的) diseases, TCM is more effective. This is why some Chinese hospitals provide both TCM and Western medicine treatments. A combination of both has been accepted by many Chinese people as the most effective treatment.
Today, promoting and innovating TCM has become a shared opinion in Chinese society. The Chinese government has made policies to support the development and innovation of TCM, with a view to establishing a Chinese healthcare development model paying equal attention to both.
The supportive policies of the Chinese Government will focus on three aspects. The first is the strengthening of TCM services in medical institutions. The second is to apply Internet technology to TCM management, including setting up a database containing TCM electronic medical records and prescriptions (处方). The third is to give better play to the advantages of TCM, such as acupuncture (针灸). The function of TCM in disease prevention and recovery will also be enhanced.
As long as TCM keeps its core strengths and respects the rules of development and innovation, it will surely be able to maintain its vitality and bring more benefits to people in China and the world.
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