新视野大学英语2最新quiz原题+答案

新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 1 InternationalClock TalkShort Conversations1.B2.D3.C4.D5.C6.C7.B 8.B 9.A 10.CLong Conversation1.D2.D3.A4.B5.CUnderstanding a Passage1.C2.D3.B4.C5.BMovie Speech1.upset2.sickw4.harmless5.break6.replaced7.memories8.natural9.birthday 10.appreciateStory-retelling1. Sit quietly and listen to him2. A blank stare3. Put it a different way4. speak up in class5. In turn/ a great deal ofHomework ListeningTask 1 1.D 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.BTask 2 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.CTask 31.the age, size and future2.seventy years ago3.increase with distancete that month5.a light year6.distances in space7.other measurements 8.support the idea 9.slow down and break up 10.or possibly even older新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 2 All that Glitters Is Olympic GoldShort Conversations1.B2.B3.C4.C5.C6.A7.A 8.A 9.C 10.ALong Conversation1.D2.B3.C4.D5.DUnderstanding a Passage1.C2.B3.C4.D5.DMovie Speech1.training2.touch3.understand4.appreciate5.trouble6.fighting7.three8.honest9.cry10.borrowHomework ListeningTask 1 1.D 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 31.on the ball2.did something unexpected3.at the job or activity4.hit it out of the park5.think it over6.is very successfulplete a job or activity 8.did something wrong9.how much it is worth 10.close to my selling price新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 3 Pros and Cons of mixed MarriagesShort Conversations1.D2.A3.B4.C5.D6.A7.D 8.B 9. A 10.BLong Conversation1.A2.B3.D4.D5.AUnderstanding a Passage1.B2.D3.D4.A5.BMovie Dialog1.night2.definitely3.love4.wise5.My wife6.267.died8.youngest9.goes by 10.gotten oldListening and Speaking1.physically OK2.To the kitchen3.a bowl of ice cream4.I don’t need to write it down5. a plate of bacon and eggsSupplementary ListeningTask 1 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.DTask 2 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.ATask 31.they care about2.performed marriages .3.wait longer to get married4.bring people together5.plan a blind date6.follow their cultural traditions7.meant for the other 8.establishing a relationship9.improve their chances 10.meet someone over the Internet新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 4 A Hunk of Burning LoveShort Conversations1.D2.B3.C4.A5.B6.D7.A 8.C 9.C 10.BLong Conversation1.B2.A3.C4.D5.BUnderstanding a Passage1.C2.B3.D4.B5.AMovie Speech1.certain2.occasionallye along4.receiving5.delight6.gathering7.natural8.special9.welcoming 10.remindingHomework ListeningTask 1 1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.BTask 2 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.BTask 31.answer a question2.to be admitted3.copies of all school records4.the results of the TOFEL5.minimum acceptable TOFEL score6.additional English training7.conditionally accept students 8.taking regular class9.provides more information 10.successfully pass classes新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 5 Enough of worries and tearsShort Conversations1.C2.D3.A4.C5.A6.B7.D 8.D 9.D 10.CLong Conversation1.B2.D3.A4.D5.AUnderstanding a Passage1.D2.C3.B4.A5.CMovie Speech1.everything the light touches2.rises and falls3.will rise with you4.shadowy place5.never go there6.getting your way7.exists together 8.respect all creatures9.let me explain10. in the great circle of lifeHomework ListeningTask 1 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C Task 2 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.B Task 31.one million new cases2.have increased3.drug treatments4.gathered results5.145,0006.before it has spread7.from coming back 8.reduce by half 9.within 15 years10.middle-aged women新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 6 What’s in a name?Warming up1.T2.F3.TShort conversations1.B2.A3.D4.B5.B6.C7.C 8.A 9.B 10.CLong conversation1.A2.D3.D4.C5.BPassage1.C2.A3.B4.C5.DMovie dialog1.important decisions2.As in3.agreed on4.What’s wrong with5.I mean6.wait a minute7.what a challenge 8.what he’s doing?9.gets his way10.ever imaginedHomeworkTask 1 1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.CTask 2 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.DTask 31.federal governmentcation reform law3.be forced to4.place top importance on5.calls for6.main goal7.by 40 percent 8.low-income and minority 9.poorly performing students 10.free after-school help新视野大学英语听说教2Unit 7 Relax or DieShort Conversations1.B2.C3.B4.A5.A6.D7.B 8.C 9. D 10.CLong Conversation1.D2.C3.B4.A5.BUnderstanding a Passage1.C2.C3.D4.D5.BMovie Speech1.flight2.heartbroken3.tries real hard4.witnessing a miraclepletely6.marriage7.special occasions 8.sacrifices9.dream10.chooseHomework ListeningTask 1 1.D 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.ATask 2 1.D 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.DTask 31.severe mental health2.published the findings3.examined the results4.gathered the information5.learn what treatment6.nervous anxiety7.illegal drugs 8.less likely to admit 9.with serious disorders 10.prevent many serious cases later新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 8 Life Outside of WorkShort Conversations1.B2.A3.C4.D5.D6.D7.C 8.B 9. A 10.BLong Conversation1.B2.A3.D4.A5.CUnderstanding a Passage1.B2.C3.C4.A5.BMovie Speech1.the light had gone2.should remember3.don’t go the right way4.when we suffer defeat5.you’re real ly tested6.on the highest mountain7.served this government and this country 8.always give your best9.high hopes and good spirits 10. in our heartsHomework ListeningTask 1 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.D 5.BTask 2 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.CTask 31.how much they expect to learn2.dishonest reporting3.are charged with4.under pressure5.include a warning6.should not be held responsible7.have influenced that decision 8.no reason to stop 9.estimate earnings 10.to hide bad news新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 9 Only Losers QuitShort Conversations1C 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.D 6.B7.A 8.B 9.C 10.CLong Conversation1.B2.D3.A4.C5.CUnderstanding a Passage1.B2.D3.C4.C5.BMovie Speeche on in2.sweetheart3.a part of life4.your own destiny5.God gave you6.figure that out7.a box of chocolates 8.explaining 9.had got the cancer10.with little flowers on itHomework ListeningTask 1 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.BTask 2 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.ATask 31.develop a plan2.reduce cancer rates3.cancer prevention and control4.a leading cause of death5.on the rise6.cancer-producing chemicals7.aging populations 8.most common forms,9.more action is needed 10.early cancer testing新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 10 The Tragedy of WarWarming up1.F2.F3.TShort Conversations1.D2.B3.B4.D5.C6.C7.A 8.B 9.C 10.ALong Conversation1.D2.C3.A4.B5.DUnderstanding a Passage1.B2.C3.D4.D5.AMovie Speech1.guarded2.a greater responsibility3.Marines4.probably saved lives5.existence6.parties7. honor 8.spent defending something9.freedom10.OtherwaiseListening and Discussion1. A Japanese pen friend.2. He had always criticized the nuclear attacks.3. Around 140,000 people.4. Open-ended.5. Open-ended.Homework ListeningTask 1 1.D 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.BTask 2 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 31.monthly payments2.more money than3.is expected to4.be out of money5.born out of6.pay for itself7.start with8.survived the death9.for the poor 10.all federal workers。

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Listening Skills1. W: How much money is the rent for an apartment in this neighborhood? M: Your rent should be about a quarter of that.Q: How much should be the woman’s rent be?2. M: I paid $3,500 for this digital camera. It was on sale at a 30$ discount. W: It’s a real bargain.Q: How much did the camera cost originally?3. M: What’s the rate for an economy car?W: The daily rate is $32, unlimited mileage.Q: How much will the man pay if he rents the car for a week?4. M: I’ll take these sweaters. How much do t hey cost?W: They are $180 each and four makes a total of $720. But today we are offering a 20% discount.Q: How much does the man have to pay?5. W: What an old car you’ve got!M: Well, it had run 12,000 miles when I bought it second hand. And it’s cov ered 3,080 miles since then.Q: How many miles has the car run?1.B2.A3.A4.D5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: It’s time to buy.Mike: Hey, Robert, where are you off to?Robert: I’m going to talk to a banker about a loan.Mike: You are short of money? I thought you were the saving type.Robert: There’s a time to save and a time to spend.Mike: I know all about spending. What’s the loan for? I have a few bucks I could…Robert: I’m considering getting a mortgage to buy some property.Mike: Do you t hink property is a good investment? I mean, it’s a lot of money. Robert: Well, Mike, as you know, property values have been going through the roof. If I had bought an apartment two years ago, its value would have gone up by 30 percent today.Mike: And from what I know, interest rates are low now.Robert: Exactly. Sounds like a good time to buy.a banker a loansaving save spenda mortgage propertyProperty valuesrisen/gone up/increased by 30 percentTask 2: Can I have my change please?Tom was down on his luck and felt he needed a few drinks. Hw went to a bar and had several drinks. When he was done, he stood up and walked toward the door. The barman shouted after him, “Hey mister, are you going to pay for those drinks?”Tom turned around an d replied, “I have already paid you,” and then walked out of the bar. Almost immediately he saw one of his friends Richard and told him about the barman, “Just go in there and drink all you want, then get up and leave. When the barman asks you to pay the bill, just tell him you have already paid.”This sounded easy enough, so Richard went in and has several drinks. The barman went to him and said, “Before you came in, another man was here. When I asked him to pay his bill, he told me he’d paid, but I don’t remember him paying me.”Richard said, “I would love to stay and hear your story, but I don’t have time. Can I havemy change please?”1. A2.B3.D4.C5.CTask 3: Why not just print money?What’s the solution to a recession, a time of little econom ic activity? Just print money! Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? Let’s see if this will work by using an example.Let’s pretend that all the students in your class make up the ENTER population of the country, and the teacher represents the government. Let’s a lso pretend each student has exactly $1.00.Since we are in a recession, let’s have the teacher, who represents the government, print money. He prints $1.00 more for everyone. Now everyone has $1.00 more to spend. More money to spend sounds like a great way to get us out of recession, since more money to spend means demand for goods and services.Then if that works, why don’t we give MORE money away? How about $100? Now we have lots of money to spend. So no more recession, right?Not really, because we have only looked at one side of the problem. As more and more people receive more and more money, what’ll happen?Since everyone has more money, the students all go shopping to spend that extra money. This causes the demand for goods and services to rise, and people who sell goods and services raise price. For example, if you could buy a new music CD at $10 in the past, now the price could be $1,000! This is called inflation.So, the original reason for printing all this money was to help get us of recession, but we have only replaced one problem with another.1.T2.T3.F4.F5.FIV. Speaking OutModel 1 I want to blow it all.John: Hey, Se-Jin, do you want to come shopping with me? My dad just gave me my monthly allowance and I want to blow it all.Se-Jin: That sounds just like you, John! What do you want to buy?John: I don’t know…Some music CDs, maybe.Se-Jin: If you spend all that money on things you don’t even know if you want, you won’t have any money left when you need it.John: But if I just save my money, that doesn’t s sound like much fun either. Besides, I need some new CDs.Se-Jin: You also need a financial advisor!Now Your TurnA: Hey, do you want to come shopping with me? I just got some money from my part-time job, and I want to get rid of it right away.B: That’s your style. What do you want to buy?A: I don’t know…some fashionable clothes, maybe.B: If you waste all your money on things you don’t even know if you want, you’ll be out of money completely when you need it.A: But if I ju st hold on to my money…that doesn’t make much sense either. I really need some new clothes. What’s the point of saving lots of money without fun?B: As I see it, you need a person to look after your money.Model 2 Can money buy everything?Peter: I’m try ing to think of ways to become rich. If I could get my hands on a lot of money, I’ll be really happy.Jane: Do you really think so? I’m not so sure.Peter: Of course, why wouldn’t I? I’d be able to have anything I want.Jane: Well, there are plenty of peop le who have a lot of money but aren’t happy. What do you say to that?Peter: But if I became a millionaire, I’d buy whatever I wanted.Jane: Can you buy true love? Can you buy the moon?Peter: Maybe not, but I can buy a house with a lot of modern conveniences. Jane: So many people think like you do, buy look at all the divorces, suicides and murders among wealthy people. How do you explain that?Peter: Maybe there’s something in what you said.Now Your TurnA: I really hope I can make a fortune. If I had a lot of money, I’d be as happy as a king.B: Do you really believe so? I have my doubts about it.A: Of course, why wouldn’t I? If I were a millionaire, there’s nothing I couldn’tbuy.B: Well, can you but health? Can you but true friendship?B: Maybe not. But I can but a big house and car, and make my life more comfortable.A: Maybe you have a point there. Money can bring material comforts. But don’t forget, there are also divorces and suicides among wealthy people.B: Well, there is some truth in what you said. Money cannot but real happiness. Model 3 I wonder if you could give me a loan.John: Hey, Se-Jin, I was just on my way to find you.Se-Jin: What’s up, John?John: Se-Jin, I’m kind of broke, and you usually have a bundle tucked away. I wonder if you could give me a loan.Se-Jin: Dream on! I’m hard up myself.John: You see, I want to buy some new stereo equipment, and I’m just about a hundred short.Se-Jin: Why not save up for it?John: The stores have all stuff on a huge sales promotion right now. I could save at least 30 percent!S-Jin: John, I’d lend you money if you were in a jam. But a new stereo isn’t an emergency.John: Then I’m afraid I have to find someone who is more easy-going.Now Your TurnA: Hi, I was trying to catch up with you.B: What happened?A: Money had burned a hole in my pocket. You usually have some savings. I wonder if you can lend me some money?B: You’re daydreaming. I’m short of money myself.A: Look, I want to buy a digital camera, and I’m only short of 150 bucks.B: Why not save towards it?A: The camera is on sale right now. This can save me almost 25 percent.B: Well, I’d lend you the money if you were in real redouble. But a new camera isn’t urgent.A: Then I’m afraid I’ll have to try someone who’s more generous.V. L et’s TalkStory of a MiserThere was a miser who loved money more than anything else. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “Now, listen. When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me.”He made her promise with all her heart that when he dies, she would pit all the money in the casket with him. Then he died. He was laid in the casket, his wife was sitting there wearing black, and her friend was sitting next to her.When they finished the ceremony, just before the undertakers got already to close the casket, the wife said, “Wait a minute!” She had a box with her. She came over with the box and put it in the casket.Then the undertakers locked the casket down, and they rolled it away. He friend said, “Girl, I know you weren’t fool enough to put all that money in there with your husband!”She said, “Listen, I’m a Christian. I can’t go back on my word. I promise him that I would put all the money in the casket with him.”“You mean you really put that money in the casket with him!?”“I surely did,” said the wife. “I wrote him a check.”more thanmoney casketpromisein the casketsitting blacknext to/besideclosea boxaway/offfoolish all that money/the moneya Christian on her wordput the moneya checkVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Giving Money to a BeggarSusan: Hey, Robert, you gave that beggar some of your hard-earned cash? Robert: I know. He looked as if he needed help.Susan: Buy you’re alway s so careful with your money.Robert: Yeah, I guess so, but I like to help when someone’s in need. Susan: I just wonder why the guy doesn’t get a job and make his own living. Robert: It’s just not that simple, Susan. Some people have a hard time of it i n life.Susan: Maybe they waste all their money. If you give them money, they will just go on wasting it.Robert: Life has been good to me, Susan, and I’d like to share some of my luck. the beggaras ifcareful with/abouta jobpeoplea hard timewastesharegood luckTask 2: Buying a MachineAn American manufacturer is showing his machine factory to a potential customer. At noon, when the lunch bell rings, two thousand men and women immediately stop working and leave the building.“Your workers, they’re escaping!” cries the visitor. “You’ve got to stop them.”“Don’t worry, they’ll be back,” says the American. And indeed, an exactly one 0’clock the bell rings again, and all the workers return from their break.When the tour is over, the manufacturer t urn s to his guest and says, “Well, now, which of these machines would you like to order?”“Forget the machines,” says the visitor. “How much do you want for that bell?”1.T2.F3.F4.T5.TTask 3: An Introduction to Credit CardsCredit cards are plastic cards issued by a bank or other financial institutions allowing the holder to buy goods and service without using cash. Many American don’t like to carry much ca sh. For them the cards are convenient and safe to use. Credit cards are gaining popularity, even for buying small items. They are accepted almost everywhere, though not at fast food restaurants.Credit cards allow you to purchase things that you may not currently have the money to buy. When you use a credit card, the credit card company that issued the credit card pays the store. Later, a bill will be mailed to you by your credit card company for the amount you purchased. At that time, you can either pay the bill in full, or only pay a minimum amount, and wait till later to finish paying. If you wait till later, you will owe the credit card company interest on the amount that you do not pay.1.D2.C3.B4.C5.ASpeakingCan you change a twenty-dollar bill?Cashier: How can I help you, Miss?Jill: Could you change a 20 for me?Cashier: Sure. How do you want it?Jill: Could I have two 5’s, but not enough 1’s. Are quarters all right with you? Cashier: Well, I have some 5’s, but not enough 1’s. Are quarters all right withJill: Oh, that’s even better! In that case, I won’t have to worry about the small change for the laundry.Cashier: Here you are!Jill: Thanks a million!unit 101 boundaries23 appointed45 ensurebccdc12 destroyed3 chosen4 guns5 bridges6 effectively7 coal。

into forto out of withbetween inonon through ((infrom aboutalike identically distinct than investigate beneficial enforce apply to impact strengthen However fromWhennot same as set aside efficiently identifyabsorbed probe competitiveD. to be38.The United States is proud of ________ great writers, especially________ in the 20th century such as Mark Twain and ErnestHemingway.A. its ... thoseB. the ... whichC. her ... whatD. his ... that39.He is now working in a foreign firm, but not until three years ago________ to work outside the country.A. has he startedB. will he startC. did he startD. he started40.Though having been living in the States for more than 10 years, shestill has a ________ British accent when she talks.A. sensitiveB. narrativeC. distinctiveD. representative41.Repeated failures lead to success and prove to be ________ to us aswe experiment every day to find out the right way of doing things.A. substantialC. beneficialD. potential42.It's not ________ that he should be assigned to the job since he isnew and has no experience at all in this particular field.A. advisoryB. advisableC. advisedD. advising43.When being checked at customs, I am ________ make a declarationof all purchases and gifts acquired in the country.A. engaged toB. resolved toC. obliged toD. committed to44.You will have to ________ yourself to a completely new life in collegebecause it's a lot different from high school.A. appealB. applyC. thrustD. adjust45.Mr. Collins argues that it is unrealistic for his secretary to do anythingfor any real purpose before she has reached the level of ________C B AD C C B C D A(每小题：分)Directions: Read the following passages carefully. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to each question.Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.When I was a kid, I read every comic book ever published. I quickly went through all of them in a couple of days, and then reread the good ones until the next issues arrived.But as I got older, my eyeballs must have slowed down! I mean comic books started to pile up faster than my brother Russell. It wasn't until much later did I realize it wasn't my eye balls that were to blame. They're still moving as well as ever. The problem is there's too much to read these days and too little time to read every word of it.Now, besides novels and newspapers, I read different kinds of books and magazines. There are hundreds of techniques you could learn to help you read faster. But I know of three that are especially good.Previewing is especially useful for getting a general idea of heavy reading, like long and hard magazine or newspaper articles. Read the entire first two paragraphs of whatever you've chosen. Next read only the first sentence of each successive paragraph. Then read the entire last paragraph. It can give you as much as half the comprehension in as little as one-tenth the time.Skimming is a good way to get a general idea of light reading, like short and simple popular magazines or the sports and entertainment sections of the newspaper. Think of your eyes as magnets. Force them to move fast. Sweep each line and pick up only a few key words in each line.Clustering trains you to look at groups of words instead of one at a time to increase your speed and comprehension enormously. It is a totally different way of seeing what we read. Here's how to cluster: Train your eyes to see all the words in clusters of up to three or four words at a glance.With enough practice, you'll be able to handle more reading at school or work – and at home – in less time. You should even have enough time to read your favorite comic books.46.What did the writer realize later regarding his slowed-down eyeballs?A. His brother had more comic books than him.B. He couldn't read as fast as his brother.C. He couldn't finish reading all the comic books.D. He had too much to read but too little time to do it.47.Why is previewing especially useful for a heavy reading?A. You can read various kinds of books such as magazines.B. You can see the whole picture of a long reading in less time.C. You can understand the content completely within a short time.D. You can comprehend at least 50% of what you're reading.48.What is the use of the technique of skimming when you are doinglight reading?A. It enables you to read some entertaining books.B. It enables you to think like magnets.C. It helps you pick up key words.D. It helps you get the information you want.49.What's the most important advantage when you do clustering?A. It helps you read faster and understand better.B. It lets you read in a totally different way.C. It allows your eyes to pick up three to four words at a time.D. It trains your eyes to see all the words in the reading.50.Which statement best expresses the main idea of this passage?A. Moving your eyes fast gives you a general idea.B. It is necessary to choose different methods for different readings.C. Different reading skills should be used at the same time.D. You may read faster by using reading techniques.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Before computers were invented, the words byte and modem did not exist, and a mouse was something that made some people scream and run away. Words are added to language every day. Changes in society also cause changes in language.Changes in attitude also affect language. As people become more sensitive to the rights and needs of individual, it becomes necessary to change the words we use to describe them. The elderly are now called senior citizens. The handicapped are described as physically challenged. Many of the words we once used had negative feelings attached to them. New words show an awareness in today's society that differences are good and that everyone deserves respect. Even the names of certain jobs have changed so that workers can be proud of what they do. The trash man is now called a sanitation worker and a doorman is an attendant. One important influence on our language in the past decade has been the changing role of women in modern society. As women entered more and more areas that were once thought of as men's job, it became necessary to change the job titles. For example, a mailman is now a mail carrier, a watchman is a guard.Sometimes new words may seem awkward and silly, such as chair for chairman, fisher for fisherman, and drafter for draftsman. But change is never easy. People often fight change until it becomes a familiar part of everyday life.Women have fought long and hard to be treated equally in language as well as in society, because they know that changes in language can cause changes in attitudes. If every person isn't referred to as he, people will begin to realize that men aren't the only ones who are important or who have made great achievements. Most words that indicate only one gender have been replaced with words that refer to both males and females. Thus, a poetess is called a poet, a waitress is a server, and mankind has become humankind.51.Words are added to language ________.A. when new things are inventedB. when society changesC. when old words disappearD. all the time52.Words are changed because ________.A. it is part of everyday life.B. the handicapped should be proud of themselves.C. many old words cause negative feelings.D. some words look silly and awkward.53. A doorman is now called ________.A. attendantB. watchmanC. trash manD. server54.Which of the following is one important influence on our language inthe past decade according to the passage?A. The changing attitude toward the elderly.B. The changing job market.C. The changing role of women.D. The changing social opinions.55.Which of the following best summarizes the passage?A. Language is always added with new vocabulary.B. Language changes with the changing of society.C. Changing language reflects the achievements of people.D. Changing language gives people more individual rights.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some researchers claim that less than half of a spoken message's real meaning is in the words used in the message. They say that most of a message's meaning comes from understanding how the speaker uses things like tone of voice and body language.Body language includes such things as the expression on the speaker's face, gestures that speaker makes with his or her hands, and the position of the speaker's body. Just as there are many different languages spoken around the world, there are many different ways for people to use body language, too. For example, gestures may imply different meanings in different cultures. Making a "thumbs up" sign in America means, "Great!" However, in Arab cultures, this gesture is extremely offensive.Although many gestures can be interpreted differently by different cultures, there are also many gestures that are almost universally interpreted in the same way. For example, by and large, a smile is understood as a sign of friendship or good will around the world. Also, using an open hand to gesture toward something is viewed as polite or friendly in most cultures.There are also some forms of body language that can be universally read with the meaning, "I am interested in you" or "I like you." Sometimes this kind of body language is used unconsciously between two people. These signs of interest include standing or sitting with both feet flat on the ground, mirroring or using the same gestures as the other person, and turningone's body to fully face the other person.Body language experts point out one important thing. The person's culture is only one factor that can influence his or her use of body language. The time and place where the body language is being used can have a lot to do with a person's body language. If the person has had a bad day or if a meeting takes place in a crowded place, the body language a person uses may be very different from under other circumstances.56.According to the passage, more than half of a spoken message's realmeaning comes from ________.A. words used in the messageB. things used in the messageC. the speaker's tone of voiceD. the speaker's tone and body language57.The second paragraph describes ________.A. an example of a gesture not used in IndiaB. different meanings of gestures in different culturesC. how gestures can change the meaning of wordsD. useful gestures in Arab cultures58.If a person starts copying your body language, what does thissuggest?A. He/She is interested in you.B. He/She isn't interested in you.C. He/She doesn't agree with you.D. He/She agrees with you.59.People may use different body languages ________.A. only in different placesB. only at different timeC. under different circumstancesD. under few circumstances60.What is the main idea of the passage?A. Body language is an important part of communication.B. Body language is affected by culture.C. Body language can be extremely offensive.D. Body language can tell you whether people like you.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Grammar is an aspect of language about which learners have different opinions. Some learners are very interested in finding out or learning grammar rules and doing lots of grammar exercises. Others hate grammar and think it is the most boring part of learning a new language. Whatever opinion you have, however, you cannot escape from grammar; it is in every sentence you read or write, speak or hear. Grammar is simply the word for the rules that people follow when they use a language. We need those rules in the same way as we need the rules in a game. If there are no rules, or if everybody follows their own rules, the game would soon break down. It's the same with language; without rules we would not be able to communicate with other people.So you cannot escape from grammar, but the key question here is: What is the best way to learn grammar? You can learn the rules of a game by simply playing the game. You will certainly make mistakes; you may even get hurt. Eventually, however, you will know how to play. Of course, the rules of a language are very much more complicated than the rules of any game, but in fact this is exactly how you learned your own language. Nobody taught you the rules of your mother tongue as you were growing up but now you never make a grammar mistake.Most people learning a new language do not have so much time and such an ideal situation. So, there is no easy answer to the question. There are just as many different opinions about teaching grammar as there are about learning grammar. Many teachers believe in the importance of grammar lessons devoted to a study of language rules and lots of practice exercises. Other teachers feel that grammar is best learned by doing different language activities without focusing so directly on the rules. Whatever your opinion about grammar and whichever is the way you are taught, you need to use different strategies to help you learn grammar more effectively.61.How is grammar defined in the passage?A. Grammar is something you cannot escape from.B. Grammar is a kind of game that requires a lot of practice.C. Grammar is a set of rules that are used in a language.D. Grammar is a strategy that consists of rules.62.According to the passage, why is learning grammar important?A. It helps you make no mistakes.B. It makes communication possible.C. It helps you not to get hurt.D. It makes playing games possible.63.In the writer's opinion, what is the best way to learn grammar?A. Playing games with a set of rules.B. Learning grammar naturally as you grow up.C. Recalling how you learned your mother tongue.D. Doing a lot of grammar exercises.64.What's the difference between teachers' opinions in the way oflearning grammar?A. More exercises vs. more activities.B. More activities vs. less exercises.C. Less exercises vs. more grammar rules.D. More exercises vs. less activities.65.What is the main idea of the passage?A. Memorizing rules is required for learning grammar.B. Doing a lot of exercises helps learn grammar.C. Playing games helps learn grammar better.D. There are different ways to learn grammar.Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Gender differences are also reflected in the ways that men and women use language. In junior high school, Joy's status will depend on her circle of friends. If her friends are popular, then Joy may enjoy high status at schools. For this reason, Joy and many other girls are interested in gossip, talking about other people and their private lives. If Joy has some information to share about a popular girl at school, this proves that she has a friendship with this girl. In this way Joy can use gossip to gain more status in her school.Tommy, on the other hand, may be less interested in gossip. His status doesn't depend on who his friends are at school. Tommy gains status through his own ability to play sports well or earn high grades. Later in life, Joy may continue to be interested in talking about other people and their lives. Tommy will be less interested in personal talk and more concerned with discussions of sports and news. These give him a chance to gain status by showing others his knowledge.Different ways of speaking are part of gender. As adults, men and women sometimes face difficulties in their communication with each other. Studies of communication show that if a woman tells her husband about a problem, she will expect him to listen and offer sympathy. She may be annoyed when he simply tells her how to solve the problem. Similarly, a husband may be annoyed when his wife wants to stop and ask a stranger for directions to a park or restaurant. Unlike his wife, he would rather use a map and find his way by himself.Language is also part of the different ways that men and women think about friendship. Most men believe that friendship means doing things together such as camping or playing tennis. Women, on the other hand, usually identify their best friend as someone with whom they talk frequently. Moreover, they often use tag questions to get agreement from their friends. If men and women can understand their differences, they may be able to improve their relationships.66.Why are girls interested in gossip?A. Gossip teaches them how to act.B. Gossip allows them to use commands.C. Gossip brings them high status.D. Gossip helps them know about their friends.67.What do some boys want to prove by discussing sports?A. They are knowledgeable.B. They are more masculine.C. They are interested in sports.D. They are not interested in personal talking.68.What will a woman expect her husband to do if she tells him about aproblem?A. Tell her how to solve the problem.B. Listen and show sympathy to her.C. Talk about the problem with her.D. Solve the problem for her.69.Men usually show friendship by ________.A. doing things togetherB. agreeing with each otherC. talking together oftenD. camping or playing tennis together70.What message does the writer want to send out?A. Both men and women should speak directly.B. Talking to women is easier than talking to men.C. There are many differences between men and women.D. It's beneficial to understand gender differences in using language.D B D A D D A A C B D B A C A C B BA D C AB A Cmanage trasubmar。

Unit 1 InternationalClock TalkShort ConversationsLong ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie SpeechStory-retelling1. Sit quietly and listen to him2. A blank stare3. Put it a different way4. speak up in class5. In turn/ a great deal ofHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3age, size and future years agowith distance that monthlight year in space measurements the ideadown and break up possibly even olderUnit 2 All that Glitters Is Olympic GoldShort ConversationsLong ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie SpeechHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3the ball something unexpectedthe job or activity it out of the parkit over very successfula job or activity something wrongmuch it is worth to my selling price新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 3 Pros and Cons of mixed MarriagesShort Conversations9. A Long ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Dialogwifeby oldListening and SpeakingOK the kitchen bowl of ice creamdon’t need to write it down 5. a plate of bacon and eggsSupplementary ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3care about marriages .longer to get married people togethera blind date their cultural traditions for the other a relationshiptheir chances someone over the Internet新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 4 A Hunk of Burning LoveShort ConversationsLong ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie SpeechalongHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3a question be admittedof all school records results of the TOFELacceptable TOFEL score English trainingaccept students regular classmore information pass classes新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 5 Enough of worries and tearsShort ConversationsLong ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Speechthe light touches and falls rise with you place go there your waytogether all creatures me explain10. in the great circle of lifeHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3million new cases increased treatmentsresults ,000 it has spread coming back by half 15 yearswomen新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 6 What’s in a nameWarming upShort conversationsLong conversationPassageMovie dialogdecisions in on’s w rong with mean a minute a challenge he’s doing his wayimaginedTask 1Task 2Task 3government reform law forced totop importance on forgoal40 percent and minorityperforming students after-school help新视野大学英语听说教2Unit 7 Relax or DieShort Conversations9. D Long ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Speechreal harda miracleoccasionsHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2mental health the findingsthe results the informationwhat treatment anxietydrugs likely to admitserious disorders many serious cases later新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 8 Life Outside of WorkShort Conversations9. A Long ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Speechlight had gone remember’t go the right way wesuffer defeat’re really testedthe highest mountainthis government and this country give your besthopes and good spirits 10. in ourheartsHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3much they expect to learn reportingcharged with pressurea warning not be held responsibleinfluenced that decision reason to stopearnings hide bad news新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 9 Only Losers QuitShort Conversations1C Long ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Speechon in part of lifeown destiny gave you that outbox of chocolates got the cancerlittle flowers on itHomework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3a plan cancer ratesprevention and control leading cause of deaththe rise chemicalspopulations common forms,action is needed cancer testing新视野大学英语听说教程2Unit 10 The Tragedy of WarWarming upShort ConversationsLong ConversationUnderstanding a PassageMovie Speechgreater responsibility saved lives7. honor defending somethingListening and Discussion1. A Japanese pen friend.2. He had always criticized the nuclear attacks.3. Around 140,000 people.4. Open-ended.5. Open-ended.Homework ListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3payments money thanexpected to out of moneyout of for itselfwith the deaththe poor federal workers。

Unit 2 Quiz单元小测验Your percentage score is 84%.Quiz result has been recorded successfully.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He missed home at first and then got used to studyingthere.B. He missed home and has never done well in studies.C. He studies well and never misses home.D. He studies well though he always misses home.Your answer Correct answerA A2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Write a statement for the woman.B. Revise what the woman will write.C. Fill in forms for the woman.D. Apply to an American university for admission.Your answer Correct answerB B3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The grading system there is different.B. The teaching methods there are different.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Your answer Correct answerC C4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Three parts.B. Two parts.C. One part.D. Less than one part.Your answer Correct answerD D5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She wants to go to Europe for studies.B. She can't afford an education in Europe.C. She has got a part-time job.D. She will borrow cash to pay her tuition.Your answer Correct answerB BPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or themain points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.As you may have already discovered, paying S1(1)a quality education in the United States can be very expensive. But S2(2)proper preparation, you may minimize the costs of this extraordinary S3(3); visit our Financing page to learn more about paying for S4(4). In this section, we S5(5)money matters that you mayS6(6)on a daily basis during yourS7(7)in the States.S8(8). There are other options such as credit cards or traveler's checks, which are all valid forms with which to pay for things in U.S.A.S9(9). If you choose to carry traveler's checks withyou from your home country to the States, be sure they are denominated in U.S. funds. Most businesses—except taxi drivers and public transportation personnel—will accept U.S.-denominated traveler's checks during regular business hours, typically between 9a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. S10(10).Your answer Correct answer(1) for For(2) with with(3) opportunity opportunity(4) tuition tuition(5) explore explore(6) encounter encounter(7) adventure adventure(8)As with any country, it is not advisable to carrylarge amounts of cash around with you(9)Traveler's checks are one of the safest andeasiest ways to transport money, because youmay have them replaced if they get lost or stolen (10)It is wise to bring about $100 with you in U.S.cash, so you will be able to manage upon yourarrival in the StatesPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. According to Jones, why do top students take notes in class?A. Because the notes help you remember the text.B. Because students who failed to attend the lecture willborrow the notes.C. Because teachers will test you on what they believe to beimportant.D. Because teachers give them additional information besidethe textbook.Your answer Correct answerD D2. What is special about Jack Smith's "homemade" system?A. He compares his notes from the lecture with those from hisreading.B. He puts more emphasis on his notes from the lecture withthose from his reading.C. He writes one or two summary sentences about each lessonin his notes.D. He emphasizes listening attentively instead of taking notes.Your answer Correct answerA A3. What does Anderson do right before the bell rings?A. He writes down the last few sentences the teacher says.B. He writes a short summary of the main ideas of the lesson.C. He scans the lesson for the next day.D. He gets ready to rush out.Your answer Correct answerB B4. What does class participation involve?A. Asking the teacher questions.B. Showing interest in learning.C. Displaying one's potential.D. Both A) and B).Your answer Correct answerC C5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Secrets of successful students.B. Methods for academic success and the reasons.C. Difference between top students and poorly performingstudents.D. Different ways of taking notes.Your answer Correct answerA APart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. "Have you chosen your ___________ for next term yet? Areyou taking French writing again?" "Yes I am, but it'scompulsory for us next term."A. electionsB. electsC. electivesD. selectionsYour answer Correct answerC C2. Although the teacher expects a lot, I believe I can___________ everyone else in the class.A. keep up withB. keep forth withC. keep up onD. keep forward onYour answer Correct answerA A3. The student discovered having fun was expensive, and he wasrapidly ___________ money.A. running shortB. running out ofC. running fromD. running overYour answer Correct answerB B4. Seeing his wife was going to give the son so much money, thehusband yelled, "You're ___________ . He'll just spend it all ina couple of weeks.A. from your mindB. away from your mindC. out your mindD. out of your mindYour answer Correct answerD D5. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phonecalls ___________ unanswered.A. goB. comeC. turnD. leaveYour answer Correct answerA ASubmit.。

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Unit 2 Quiz单元小测验Your percentage score is 84%.Quiz result has been recorded successfully.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He missed home at first and then got used to studyingthere.B. He missed home and has never done well in studies.C. He studies well and never misses home.D. He studies well though he always misses home.Your answer Correct answerA A2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Write a statement for the woman.B. Revise what the woman will write.C. Fill in forms for the woman.D. Apply to an American university for admission.Your answer Correct answerB B3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The grading system there is different.B. The teaching methods there are different.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Your answer Correct answerC C4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Three parts.B. Two parts.C. One part.D. Less than one part.Your answer Correct answerD D5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She wants to go to Europe for studies.B. She can't afford an education in Europe.C. She has got a part-time job.D. She will borrow cash to pay her tuition.Your answer Correct answerB BPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or themain points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.As you may have already discovered, paying S1(1)a quality education in the United States can be very expensive. But S2(2)proper preparation, you may minimize the costs of this extraordinary S3(3); visit our Financing page to learn more about paying for S4(4). In this section, we S5(5)money matters that you mayS6(6)on a daily basis during yourS7(7)in the States.S8(8). There are other options such as credit cards or traveler's checks, which are all valid forms with which to pay for things in U.S.A.S9(9). If you choose to carry traveler's checks withyou from your home country to the States, be sure they are denominated in U.S. funds. Most businesses—except taxi drivers and public transportation personnel—will accept U.S.-denominated traveler's checks during regular business hours, typically between 9a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. S10(10).Your answer Correct answer(1) for For(2) with with(3) opportunity opportunity(4) tuition tuition(5) explore explore(6) encounter encounter(7) adventure adventure(8)As with any country, it is not advisable to carrylarge amounts of cash around with you(9)Traveler's checks are one of the safest andeasiest ways to transport money, because youmay have them replaced if they get lost or stolen (10)It is wise to bring about $100 with you in U.S.cash, so you will be able to manage upon yourarrival in the StatesPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. According to Jones, why do top students take notes in class?A. Because the notes help you remember the text.B. Because students who failed to attend the lecture willborrow the notes.C. Because teachers will test you on what they believe to beimportant.D. Because teachers give them additional information besidethe textbook.Your answer Correct answerD D2. What is special about Jack Smith's "homemade" system?A. He compares his notes from the lecture with those from hisreading.B. He puts more emphasis on his notes from the lecture withthose from his reading.C. He writes one or two summary sentences about each lessonin his notes.D. He emphasizes listening attentively instead of taking notes.Your answer Correct answerA A3. What does Anderson do right before the bell rings?A. He writes down the last few sentences the teacher says.B. He writes a short summary of the main ideas of the lesson.C. He scans the lesson for the next day.D. He gets ready to rush out.Your answer Correct answerB B4. What does class participation involve?A. Asking the teacher questions.B. Showing interest in learning.C. Displaying one's potential.D. Both A) and B).Your answer Correct answerC C5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Secrets of successful students.B. Methods for academic success and the reasons.C. Difference between top students and poorly performingstudents.D. Different ways of taking notes.Your answer Correct answerA APart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. "Have you chosen your ___________ for next term yet? Areyou taking French writing again?" "Yes I am, but it'scompulsory for us next term."A. electionsB. electsC. electivesD. selectionsYour answer Correct answerC C2. Although the teacher expects a lot, I believe I can___________ everyone else in the class.A. keep up withB. keep forth withC. keep up onD. keep forward onYour answer Correct answerA A3. The student discovered having fun was expensive, and he wasrapidly ___________ money.A. running shortB. running out ofC. running fromD. running overYour answer Correct answerB B4. Seeing his wife was going to give the son so much money, thehusband yelled, "You're ___________ . He'll just spend it all ina couple of weeks.A. from your mindB. away from your mindC. out your mindD. out of your mindYour answer Correct answerD D5. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phonecalls ___________ unanswered.A. goB. comeC. turnD. leaveYour answer Correct answerA ASubmit.。

u校园quiz答案quiz2新视野⼤学英语（第三版）读写教程2长篇阅读10题，总分值：20分Directions：You are going to read a passage with 10 statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.A Parents’ Guide to UCAS ApplicationsA) To support your child through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) process, you’ll need to be aware of the key dates and —make sure that they are, too. “The universi ty application process is a minefield,” says Wendy Pannell, whose daughter is in year 13. It can be particularly confusing for parents who want to be supportive, but who have no previous experience of the university admissions service. “University has chan ged enormously,” says Andrew Swarbrick, university applications coordinator at the independent Abingdon school, Oxfordshire. “Parents need to remember that it’s different from how it was for them. They need to start with a blank slate.” With that in mind, here’s how you can help your sixth-former to find and apply to a university that’s right for them.B) Most schools will host information days that help parents to prepare. “Go to those sessions if a school is running them,”says Nancy Raynsford, whose daughter is in her first year at Liverpool University. Students should think about where they want to go and what they want to study in year 12, as the application procedure will get underway in the autumn term of year13. But with 37,000 courses to choose from at over 300 institutions, how can you help them to narrow down the options?C) If your sixth-former has a dream career in mind, such as medicine or dentistry, they’ll need a specific degree to achieve it. If they don’t know, admissions tutors advise students to apply for a subject they enjoy or a course they are fascinated by. Make use of the resources available online, such as university league tables and prospectuses（简章）.”I found the UCAS website a mine of information,” says Wendy Pannell. “It’s got all the deadline dates and everything in one place. You can also download apps and use Twitter —I’ve followed UCAS and universities.”D) Parents and sixth-formers should go to open days to get a feel for whata university is like. “We went to about 20 open days,” says Nancy Raynsford. “We sat in lectures and that helped us to understand what it was all about. I was designated as the note-taker so that my daughter could listen. I didn’t ask any questions publicly because that was her job, but my being there gave her confidence. We could talk about it afterwards, and the shared experience of having been there with her meant that we could understand the process as well.” “I went on a couple of visits to universities,” says Barbara Asante, whose dau ghter is now at Sussex University. “It’s important for the parents to go because you know your child and so you can see that a university or a course will suit them.”E) Parents should know important dates in the UCAS calendar and remind their sixth-former of them. All applications are made through UCAS and the final deadline for the majority of courses is January 15. However, most applications are submitted during the autumn term of year 13. It’s recommended that students complete applications as early as possible; although universities must consider every one received by the deadline, many make offers in the autumn.F) Students can apply for up to five courses. Entry for most courses will be determined by predicted A-level results and tariff points. A certain number of tariff points are given for each A-level grade. You can look at tariff tables online to see how many points each grade has. Many schools advise that students have at least one “back-up” option, with lower entry requirements, in case they do not get their predicted grades.G) As well as understanding and guiding your child through the application process, parents can help with the personal statement, which is a chance for students to show their passion for a subject. “Parents can help their son or daughter to begin their personal statement,” says Swarbrick. “Get them to explain what they find interesting and exciting about their subject,” he says, “as well as to say what they’ve done to demonstrate that interest. However, it’s als o important that parents recognize that their son or daughter has to write their personal statement themselves.”H) Parents can also help by being aware of the early deadline. The deadline for Oxbridge and some specific courses, such as medicine and dentistry, is October 15. If your sixth-former is thinking about applying to anyof these subjects or universities they should prepare well in advance. Students may need to take a test or submit written work. They are then shortlisted and could be invited for an interview.I) At the offer stage, parents should play a monitorial role. Offers are staggered（犹豫，动摇）depending on when an application was made. Offers can be “unconditional” or “conditional” – which means they depend on A-level results. Studentshave to decline or accept only when all of their five choices have got back to them. They will then have to respond by a set deadline, given by UCAS. If a student’s first choice is a conditional offer, they can also accept a second insurance choice, which asks for lower grades. “At this stage, parents should ask sixth-formers what the deadline is and when they plan to make their response by, to make sure that they are on top of the procedure. As the whole thing becomes more real, parents could help to organ ize another visit or two so that they get a second impression.”J) If your sixth-former did not get into any of their choices, then they can still find a course through UCAS Extra, which stays open until early July. They can use the course search to find out which courses still have places available and apply through UCAS. Another option is to go through clearing, which matches students with unfilled places on courses. It’s organized by UCAS and opens at 5 p.m. on A-level results day, August 15. It then runs until September. Encourage your child to keep calm, as clearing can be a stressful process. Expect them to be on the phone, contacting universities. Institutions say they prefer students, rather than parents, to call, so it’s best for parents to take a step back and to let their son or daughter speak for themselves.1)If a student is not sure about what subject to learn, he will be advised to apply for the subject he is interested in. C2)If a sixth-former graduate applies for medicine course, he should get to know the deadline for it and prepare for some tests ahead of time. H3)The advantage that parents accompany their children to the open days is that they can give their children confidence and help. D4)Many applicants submit their applications in the autumn of year 13 rather than in the January of year 14. E5)Students have to make a final decision about which university to attend by the deadline given by UCAS. I6)Students are recommended to choose at least one course with lower entry requirements. F7)Some parents, especially those who have never gone through university admission service, feel troubled and worried about the process of their kid’s university application. A8)Parents are suggested to go to the colleges on their information days to get well prepared to help their children. B9)Students who fail to be admitted by their ideal universities can still find vacancy in other universities before early July through UCAS Extra. J10)When writing personal statement, students should explain their interests in the chosen subject. G参考答案：1) C 2) H 3) D 4) E 5) I6) F 7) A 8) B 9) J 10) G阅读理解15题，总分值：30分Directions：Read the following passages carefully. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to each question.Worldwide, 40 million new passenger cars are built every year. A recent survey estimates that the number of cars will triple over the next 20 years. Most of this growth will take place in China. In comparison, the United States has been completely transformed by cars.Cars did not become necessities for families in the United States until after World War II. Prior to that time, cars were seen mainly as toys for the rich. By the end of the war, however, people were tired of saving their money. They were ready to have some fun. Unlike Europe and Japan, whose industries had been wiped out by World War II, factories in the United States could quickly be changed from production of wartime items to mass production of such luxury items as cars.As cars grew in popularity in the United States, there were also changes in lifestyle. Farmers who were once isolated from society by rural life now took weekend trips into the city. Also, workers in the cities no longer needed to live in inner-city housing in order to keep their jobs at nearby factories. Those who made enough money moved out of the cities and into the suburbs. Now that each family had its own car, going to work from the suburbs became a common practice.Cars not only changed the way people lived, but also changed the way they thought. Traditionally, because young people spent most of their time outside school in and around the home, the strongest role models for teenagers were their parents. However, once they had access to their own cars, teens began spending more time out with friends. Therefore, they became less likely to follow the behavior of their parents and more likely to follow their friends’.One thing producers paid little attention to, however, was safety. It wasn’t until the mid-1960s that consumers began to demand that all car companies include at least a few common safety features in new cars. These new standards eventually led to safety features such as seat belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, and automatic door locks.11)Why cars didn’t sell as well in Europe as in the United Stat es?A. Because people weren’t interested in cars.B. Because fewerfactories were able to make cars. C. Because people couldn’t afford cars.D. Because fewer people lived on farms.12)According to the passage, what was the greatest benefit of cars to American life?A. They provided people with more freedom to travel.B. Theyencouraged people to drive cars to and from work. C. They led to thedevelopment of drive-in movies and drive-through restaurants. D. Theyallowed teenagers to spend more time with their friends.13)The main point of Paragraph 4 is that cars ________.A. caused families to grow closerB. changed the thoughts ofteenagers C. changed the lives of adults D. made everyday life easyand fun14)What caused the change of the car safety features?A. Many car accidents during 1960s.B. The regulations by thegovernment. C. The standards by the car company. D. Customerswho would purchase cars.15)What’s the main theme of the passage?A. The US has most of the cars in the world.B. China will soonsurpass the US in the car market. C. Americans’ lives have changed a lotwith the car industry. D. Europeans were living in poverty after World WarII.参考答案：11) C 12) A 13) B 14) D 15) CWhat do Leonardo da Vinci (达芬奇) and Albert Einstein have in common? They were both left-handed, along with other famous people including Pablo Picasso (毕加索). In fact, an estimated 11 percent of Americans and Europeans are left-handed.Most people around the world are right-handed. This fact also seems to have held true throughout history. In 1977, scientists studied works of art made at various time in history starting with cave drawings from 15,000 B.C. and ending with paintings from the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works of art are right-handed, so scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common.Many researchers claim to have found relationships between left-handedness and various physical and mental characteristics, such as blond hair, blue eyes, vegetarianism, and sleep difficulties. Other studies have found a higher-than-normal level of left-handed people in certain occupations, including professional baseball and tennis players, architects, lawyers, as well as prisoners. However, some of these connections are very weak, and others haven’t been proven.What makes a person become right-handed rather than left-handed? As yet, no one really knows for sure. One simple idea suggests that people normally get right-handedness from their parents. Studies have found that two right-handed parentshave only 9.5 percent chance of having a left-handed child, while two left-handed parents have a 26 percent chance of having a left-handed child. Another common theory is that left-handed people suffer mild brain damage during their birth. Whatever the reasons behind it, people’s attitudes toward left-handedness have changed a lot over the years. Statistics show that although 13 percent of young people (10-12 years old) are left-handed, only 6 percent of the elderly are left-handed. Left-handed children used to be punished until they began using their right hand like other children, but today people who are left-handed are no longer looked down upon nor are they considered abnormal.For most people today either case is perfectly acceptable. There are even a number of shops now that specialize in selling products designed for left-handed people, such as left-handed scissors, can openers, guitars, and even a left-handed camera. Don’t you think it’s wond erful?16)From studying works of art, scientists have learned that ________.A. left-handed people are better artistsB. most artists are left-handedC. most people in history were right-handedD. cave drawings weredrawn using both hands17)What is talking about in the Paragraph 3?A. People with certain characteristics are better at certain jobs.B. Left-handed people are better at some jobs.C. Left-handedness islinked with certain characters and occupations. D. There are somereasons why people are left-handed.18)Why is a person right-handed?A. It is caused by the person’s parents.B. It is due to the environmentthe person lives in. C. It is suffered a mild brain damage at birth. D. Itis not sure about specific reasons yet.19)What can be assumed about the children of two left-handed parents?A. Many of them are left-handed.B. Most of them are right-handed.C. Most of them use both hands equally.D. Very few of them are left-handed.20)Left-handed children ________.A. are usually looked down uponB. are exceptionally talented likeEinstein C. are thought of as abnormal D. were often forced to become right-handed参考答案：16) C 17) C 18) D 19) A 20) DWhat is the value of the humanities? Why should we study the humanities given the current economic recession? In this new era of continuous unemployment slides and shrinking university funds, questions about the importance of the humanities in a complex and technologically demanding world have taken on new urgency.While the humanities may not seem as important as engineering, chemistry, or any of the other “hard” sciences, it still plays a significant role in the world. There is a great misunderstanding of what the humanities are and what they can do. People often assume that the humanities are just about reading the great literary and philosophical works and understanding the question of what living is for.I would argue that humanities – at least from a Cultural Studies perspective –is much more than reading the classic works and speculating about the meaning of life. In Cultural Studies, we apply theory to practice. Thinking and acting outside of the ivory tower, Cultural Studies attempts to produce research that engages with the public. As a cultural researcher, I am constantly asking myself the “So what?” question. Why does this topic matter? Why should people care?This continuous self-questioning helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. While I am learning for the sake of learning, I believe scholars have the responsibility to think about the ways in which their research relates to the larger picture. What is the point of research if it doesn’t affect the way people think about and act in the world?One thing I think Cultural Studies does effectively is rethinking the way we have traditionally thought about things. In Cultural Studies, few things –if anything –are taken for granted. Our research is largely driven by thequestion of what it means to be human. Through critical and creative engagement, we attempt to speculate on a question in a way that inspires people to imagine what might be instead of what is.This critical and creative engagement is especially important given the worsening state of the economy and the need for creative ways of being in the world.21)Why has the question of studying the humanities taken on new urgency?A. More people have realized its importance.B. It has become amore interesting topic. C. It’s driven by the current economic downturn.D. It’s compelled by today’s complex world.22)According to the author, what’s the assumption of the general public?A. “Hard” sciences are more important than the humanities.B. Mostpeople don’t know who they are and what they can do. C. People don’treally understand the meaning of life. D. The humanities are only to do with literatures and philosophies.23)What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. It asks “So what?” question.B. It argues to support the humanities.C. It produces research to get involved with people.D. It tries to think and act outside of the ivory tower.24)What is the author’s point in Paragraph 4?A. Do the research that will impact on people.B. Bridge the gapbetween theory and practice. C. Learn things for the sake of learning.D. Lake the responsibility to do research.25)According to the author, “rethinking” means ________.A. to think what it means to be humanB. to believe nothing is certainC. to question the traditional way of thinkingD. to use a unique way of thinking参考答案：21) C 22) D 23) B 24) A 25) C完型填空20题，总分值：30分Directions： There are some blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.learning history. 37) (Given) the huge cost of attending university and the current 38) shrinking job market, should we still major in history? Sure, we may have different answers, but 39) whatever we want to do in the future, most of us have to 40) (adjust) ourselves to the worsening economy today. Nowadays, studying history is more likely a 41)(barrier) to finding a sensible job.Ambitious students have the strong 42) (motive) to help people and save the world after college. But today’s education is market- 43) oriented , and the sole purpose of education is to make money. Not only are there not 44) (sufficient) jobs in the current struggling market, but it also has become 45) evident that there will never be enough promising jobs in the future, not to mention jobs for students of history.26)A. reversesB. repeatsC. doublesD. asserts27)A. partialB. practicalC. criticalD. cynical28)A. speculateB. associateC. estimateD. illustrate29)A. aloneB. lonelyC. solelyD. hardly30)A. deficitB. effectC. defectD. prospect31)A. accumulatedB. calculatedC. speculatedD. related32)A. eliminateB. have eliminatedC. have been eliminatedD. be eliminated33)A. cynicalB. criticalC. typicalD. logical34)A. UnfortunatelyB. UncertainlyC. IncrediblyD. Unbelievably35)A. In allB. In additionC. In briefD. In result36)A. chargedB. absorbedC. obligedD. committed37)A. ConditionedB. TakenC. ConsideredD. Given38)A. shrinkingB. quiveringC. tremblingD. shaking39)B. whereverC. whateverD. whichever40)A. adoptB. adjustC. affectD. effect41)A. barrierB. carrierC. boundaryD. frontier42)A. purposeB. motionC. decisionD. motive43)A. advertisedB. intendedC. oriented44)A. satisfactoryB. sufficientC. efficientD. proficient45)A. evidentB. confidentC. distinctiveD. distinguished参考答案：26) B 27) D 28) A 29) C 30) C 31) A 32) C 33) D 34)A 35)B 36)C 37)D 38) A 39) C 40) B 41) A 42) D43) C 44) B 45) A选词填空（15选10）10题，总分值：20分Directions：Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank. Each word can be used only once.Many people like to save books. If you walk into their home, you are 46) (liable) to see anywhere from a single bookshelf to a whole library full of all kinds of books. They have 47) (accumulated) such a wealth of books that the shelves in their study rooms reach up to the ceilings. The 48) (spectacular) book collections they keep on the shelves are dusted and lined up neatly. There are two important reasons why people save books.One reason people save their books is to use them as reference materials. People whose job includes studying a lot of textbooks might feel 49) (compelled) to save some of those books for future reference. Those interested in electronic equipment keep their books to 50) (speculate) about the mystery of computer technology and the like. Many families keep encyclopedias (百科全书) for their children to 51) boost their knowledge.Another reason people save books is to make a good impression. Some think that a library full of the books of the 52) humanities , such as literatures and the books about art and history makes them look 53) knowledgeable . Some people have never 54) (bothered) to read those books. Also, some people like to show to visitors their wide 55) (scope) of tastes and interests. In fact, it’s just a good feeling they want to have.B. speculateC. spanD. scopeE. availableF. compelledG. botheredH. accumulatedI. prospectJ. boostK. humanitiesL. liableM. knowledgeableN. expelledO. stimulated参考答案：46) liable 47) accumulated 48) spectacular 49) compelled 50) spe culate 51) boost 52) humanities 53) knowledgeable 54) bothered 55) scope。

词汇结构We should put money away for a _________ day. We may need it some time. BSunny rainy cloudy coldHe was a much older tennis player but he had the great _________ of experience. DValue hand priority advantageHe has left his book here on ________ so that you can read it. APurpose aim intention senseBe careful with those fireworks; they are __________ to go off unexpectedly. DAvailable presumably easy ableThe holidays are over; we must ___________ to work again. BGet across get down get in get overHe lost his parents at ten and had to live at his uncle's ____________. CCost charge expense payThis food has been kept at a ____________ low temperature for a long time. ARelatively roughly remarkable readilySince the matter was extremely ___________, we had to turn to many people for help. A Tough tense important instantThe program was designed to ___________ industry, to make it develop more quickly. BTax stimulate control trapIn my opinion, you can increase the ___________ of these improvements through your active participation. DDimension helpful importance quality_____________ of children with other children of their own age is important in their development. CConsumption Position Interaction IntroductionIn a storm, an electrical current can ___________ from a cloud to the ground or from one cloud to another. ARush rain rack returnIt is well known that knowledge is the ___________ condition for mental growth. D Incompatible instead increase indispensableWhen he tried to make a ___________, he found that the hotel he wanted was completely filled because of a convention. CComplaint claim reservation decisionThe public opinion was that the time was not ___________ for a president who would make many changes. BReasonable ripe ready thoughtful完形填空Correct answer: (1) composed (2) exterior (3) occasional (4) overwhelmed (5) bothered (6) devise (7) relax (8) outlet (9) understandingly (10) mental (11) blow apart (12) In fact (13) perfect (14) denying (15) control (16) charm (17) nightmare (18) executive (19) abrupt (20) attackMary had a job, a family, and a busy social life. And despite all of that, she always seemed 1 and in control on the 2 . I have a part-time job, a dog, and go to the 3 party, but I am almost always 4 . It actually kind of 5 me the way she was always giving me 6 , "Youneed something to do to help you 7 ,” she would recommend."I have a(n) 8 that I really enjoy," I would reply. "It's playing the piano while my friends listen 9 and then when I'm finished, they will simply say, 'Wonderful!'"My wife, Mary, was different from me. She was just like most of professional women with 10 tress. It was inevitable for her to 11 with some heart problem. 12, Mary was only keeping up the appearance of a 13 life. She would have had a hard time 14 that her husband was boring and her children were out of 15 , and her house, though clean and nice, was without any 16 . Oh, and her job was a 17 . She was a secretary for a(n) 18 of a company and he was a very 19 man.Mary died of a heart 20 this past week. I knew she wasn't as happy as she appeared, but I never thought it would kill her.Compromise composed compelled competeInterior exterior prior juniorOccasional notional functional dimensionalOverjoyed overwhelmed overlooked overestimatedDisagreed concerned bothered unsettledService advice device deviseSupport react relax reserveDeparture retreat outlet exitUnderstandingly outstandingly uncertainly unfairlyMetal mental vital equalBlow in blow out blow apart blow downIn fact In essence In spite In detailPerfect absolute pure fullDoubting challenging denying decliningTemper control role cycleMystery romance grace charmNightmare priority hardship povertyPerspective alternative executive narrativeKeen Perceptive acute abruptOffensive attack beat charge选词填空Correct answer: (1) stimulating (2) attribute (3) accomplished (4) contrast (5) exterior (6) blending (7) recommended (8) retire (9) demonstrates (10) prevail另外的词absorbing , commit , composes, surface, concludedI am the director of a charity organization that provides support to poor areas of the world. People often ask me how I manage to stay relaxed when I see so much poverty every day. In fact, I find my job very 1 and rarely feel stressed. I 2 this to knowing when and when not to get upset. I try to praise those around me for what we have 3 and not over-emphasize our failures. I also understand acutely that there are limitations to what I can do alone. To succeed as a manager, I must trust the people I work with. In 4 , the person who held this position before me was a perfectionist and tried to do everything himself. On the 5 , he seemed calm, but on the interior, he was holding onto all of his stress. He worried about work even when he slept. Personally, I don't believe in 6 your home life with your work. Many people 7 he take a different approach, but he never did. Instead, he suffered a mild heart attack and had to 8 at a young age. To me, this 9 how important it is to keep a healthy attitude about work. We will not 10 unless we understand that our goals cannot be achieved overnight. This means we must choose our fights carefully.阅读理解An animal species dies out when it fails to produce enough young in each generation to keep pace with the death rate. We can tell from fossil evidence in rocks that many living species have no longer been in existence over the millions of years since life began. It is a natural process, and dying out is the fate of any animal that has specialized too much to change with its changing environment, or has to compete with a better adapted and more powerful animal. Because of wonderful technical developments during the past few centuries, man has destroyed or has nearly destroyed some species by killing them at such a rate that they couldn't produce enough young, or by completely changing their natural environment at surprising speed.Examples can be given of the way in which natural environments are being rapidly changed. There is every possibility that many species of animals will die out because of their disappearing food source. Large numbers of animals have been hunted and killed for food. The North American buffalo (水牛) is a case of the near-dying-out species through hunting. Often the numbers are so great that the hunters may not realize the danger; or the financial rewards for the hunters may be so great that they choose to pay no attention to the threat to species.Many people are concerned about animals and wildlife protection. One way to protect species from the threat of dying out is to place animals in zoos and parks and breed them there. Another method is to protect the animals in their natural environment by creating wildlife protection areas and parks and using police to look after them. But the parks are large, the police are few, and the determination of hunters is very great. Early in 1980s, police and hunters clashed in East Africa. The hunters were armed with modern weapons, and several people were killed.There is great pleasure in watching wildlife in natural or near-natural environments, and tourism can add to the income of countries. The animals are still resources-but in a very different form.DDDABAccording to the passage, when will animal species become extinct (灭绝)? When it suffers aA. disease it has never known before.B. When it has been in existence for too many years.C. When it has a death rate that is made faster by man.D. When it produces babies slower than the death rate.What might happen to an animal species if it specialized too much?A. It might produce more young.B. It might compete even better.C. It might be forced to change.D. It might die out in the end.One way to protect species from the threat of dying out is to _________.A. build up walls to isolate animals in nature from peopleB. put all the hunters into prison and keep them thereC. educate people in general to protect animals wellD. place animals in zoos and breed them there safelyHow do wildlife protection areas protect endangered animals?A. They use police help to protect them.B. They prevent hunters from killing them.C. They make the areas like natural places.D. They provide the animals with much food.Why do tourists go to places where they can watch wildlife?A. They can add to the income of troubled countries.B. They can make themselves happy by seeing animals.C. They can encourage the growth of natural places.D. They can make use of animal resources more often.Have you ever felt your mind getting confused after a sleepless night and you couldn't come up with an original thought no matter how hard you tried?You were probably right if you thought that was caused by a lack of sleep. Dr. Home, a sleep researcher in England, studied 24 college students. One group got their normal eight hours of sleep. The other group didn't get any sleep at all—they stayed awake all night. The next day,Dr. Home tested the students. He asked them questions that required creative and original thinking. One of the questions was "How many uses can a box be put to?"The results? The wide-awake students did well on the tests. The tired students did poorly.Research has already shown that tired people can do okay on tests of routine thinking, like simple addition. But Dr. Home tested creative thinking only.As part of his study, he offered an amount of money as a reward to the tired students if they did well. But even this encouragement wasn't enough to help the students overcome their tiredness. They still did poorly. Dr. Home believes that the part of the brain where thinking takes place may get worn out during waking hours. Sleep may help to repair the brain overnight. Without any sleep, he emphasizes, "even if you think harder, you cannot do better."This study gives people something to think about, especially people like hospital workers and airplane pilots, who must stay awake all night and then make emergency decisions.ACDADAccording to the passage, failure to think of new ideas may be _____________.A. caused by a lack of sleepB. caused by hard questionsC. caused by a weak brainD. caused by too much studyTired people have no problem with _____________________.A. finding uses for boxesB. making creative ideasC. doing simple math testsD. taking research testsThe purpose for offering money to the tired students was to _____________.A. help them repair their brainsB. stimulate their interestsC. convince people to joinD. encourage them to do betterSleep might help people by ________________.A.repairing the brainB. giving creative dreamsC. providing fresh energyD. allowing harder thoughtThis information is useful to people like nurses and pilots because _____________.A. they often meet situations in which they must be creativeB. they often take tests to display their abilities to do their jobsC. they often go to the hospital because of brain problemsD. they often get little sleep but make important decisionsIt might be surprising for some people to believe that, in today's computer-and-Internet-driven society, there are some book publishers that are still committed to traditional books. Maybe the most famous encyclopedia company, The Encyclopaedia Britannica, which dates back to the 18th century, is planning to release their largest set of books in 2001. This 40-volume set will be the largest printed in its 231-year history.Because of the success of recent Internet and computer encyclopedias, some people have suggested that the publishers could turn their back on print. However, company representative Paul Hoffman said the company is committed to paper and ink."There is still a place for books, even with all of the computer encyclopedias. And many people around the world still want books," he said.Encyclopedias, in book form, are common in library collections and on school shelves. They are often used in student research. And none are used more than those published by the Encyclopedia Britannica.Even so, the company is selling fewer and fewer books and more and more computer encyclopedias, possibly because of the price. The books, US $1450 for a 32-book set, are too expensive for people. The computerized version, which contains all the same information, costs only a 10th of the price.ADCABWhat about the Encyclopedia Britannica is so surprising?A. The company is committed to publishing books.B. The company is selling Internet encyclopedias.C. The company is still open after so many years.D. The company is planning to quit making books.What will make the 2001 set of books different from the other sets?A. It will be the most sold.B. It will be like the 18th-century one.C. It will be on the Internet.D. It will be the largest set.Why have some people suggested that the company stop printing books?A. Because people are no longer buying many encyclopedias.B. Because demand around the world is for ink and paper books.C. Because electronic encyclopedias have become so successful.D. Because Paul Hoffman has turned his back on printing books.What makes the Encyclopedia Britannica's books special?A. They are used more than any other encyclopedias.B. They are used more for study than for doing research.C. They are used in schools and many library collections.D. They are used in many research papers by students.Why are more people buying electronic encyclopedias than book encyclopedias?A. Electronic encyclopedias contain more.B. Electronic encyclopedias cost less money.C. Electronic encyclopedias take up less room.D. Electronic encyclopedias have new ideas.Open or distance learning has had a major effect on higher education through the Open University, the only university to provide education exclusively for adult learners studying at a distance. Our 100,000 students are currently studying at the Open University. We found limited development of distance learning in the case studies, with the exception of some postgraduate and professional courses. Even here, however, there seemed to be limits on further growth because of the high costs involved in setting up new distance learning courses, as well as uncertainties of demand (particularly in terms of the perceived financial returns on study). One of the case study universities provided video facilities and visiting staff to a rural area for a group of undergraduate (大学本科在校的) students about 50 miles away. This was a new development which was working well and likely to be expanded to involve other universities.The main reason for general lack of development of distance learning, especially at the undergraduate level, may be that other universities have been unable to afford the considerable set-up costs and student support facilities. As costs of technology come down this might change. The Open Learning Foundation is developing connections between universities to set open learning approaches within existing programs of study and thus encourage their greater use. This is seen as likely to develop further in the future.CAADBThe Open University provides an education for _________________.A. students who do not like attending regular universitiesB. students who failed the College Entrance ExaminationC. students who are adults and away from a universityD. students who are limited in their ability to learnAmong other things, the further growth of distance learning at postgraduate and professional levels is limited by ____________________.A. the high costs involvedB. a low student demandC. a lack of educationD. the poor rural technologyThe attempt of one case study university to provide equipment and staff to a rural group of students _________.A. would be expandedB. did not work wellC. might help learningD. could cost a lotThe cost of setting up a distance learning program might change ______________.A. as new developments are madeB. as more students take classes thereC. as the Open University helps moreD. as technology becomes cheaperThe tone of this passage can best be described as ________________.A. DiscouragingB. encouragingC. persuasiveD. scientificWhy is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications technology is a step back from the closeness of human interaction. With email and instant messaging over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another. With voice mail, you can conduct entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my mom has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.As almost every imaginable contact between human beings becomes automatic by machine, the alienation quotient goes up. You can't even call a person to get the phone number of another person anywhere. Phone assistance is almost always fully automatic by machine. Pumping gas at the station? Why say good morning to the worker when you can use your credit card at the pump and save yourself the bother of human contact? Placing money at the bank? Why talk to a clerk who might live in the neighborhood when you can just put your credit card into the ATM?Pretty soon you won't have the hard task of making eye contact at the grocery store. Some grocery chains are using a self-scanner so you can check yourself out, avoiding those annoying clerks who look at you and ask how you are doing.ADCDBThe effect of increased communication technology is ____________.A. the retreat of human closenessB. the lack of care for neighborsC. the saving of more free timeD. the advance of our contactsIf his mom has a question, he will ____________.A. find new ways to reach herB. send her an email messageC. try to get her a voice machineD. answer through voice mailJudging from the context, the word "alienation" (Line 2, Paragraph 2) means ___________.A. RelationshipB. closenessC. strangenessD. stressATMs in banks have changed life by __________.A. making it more difficult to want human contactB. making it faster to receive money from banksC. making it easier to obtain bank credit cardsD. making it unnecessary to talk with bank clerksThe writer's attitude toward advances in communications technology may be described asA. UnconcernedB. criticalC. positiveD. uninterested。