大学英语V第8次作业

西南石油大学新标准大学英语练习册答案Unit8-答案Unit 8答案Active reading (1)课前预习语段1.a spasm of the emotion2.let it go3.insinuate something else into4.attended by the illumination of another field of interest5.the old undue grip6.the process of recuperation and repair7.the cultivation of a hobby8.new forms of interest9.a policy of first importance10.improvised by a mere command of the will11.the growth of alternative mental interests12.be sedulously tended13.the vivifying fruits are to be at hand when needed14. aggravates the strain of mental effort15.acquire great knowledge of topics unconnected with his daily work16.get any benefit or relief17.Broadly speaking18.those who are toiled to death19.those who are worried to death20.those who are bored to death21.the manual labourer, tired out with a hard week's sweat and effort22.trifling things/doc/f717124189.html,mand everything24.gratify every caprice/doc/f717124189.html,y their hands on almost every object of desire26.discipline in one form or another27.rational, industrious useful human beings28. the means of sustenance29.a keen appetite for pleasure30.Fortune’s favoured children31.a natural harmony32.it may well be that33.those whose work is their pleasure概要1. Pastime2. hobbies3. recuperation4. cultivation5. policy6. different●课文辅导（即时操练）The sooner you start, the more quickly you’ll finish.2-3 The more time you spend in front of a computer screen, the less interest you have in the outside world.你越少运动就越会变得像沙发土豆。

Unit 8 SocietyPart AListening StrategyThe passage you are going to listen to contains 9 recommendations to keep you happy、Listen twice and write down the first sentence of each recommendation、Some have already been done for you、1、Don’t expect money to buy you happiness、2、Enjoy the moment、3、Learn to like yourself、4、Self-esteem grows out of achieving realistic goals、5、Take occasional days of rest、6、Put on a happy face —even if you don’t feel happy、7、Exercise、8、Get enough sleep to feel rested、9、Build close relationships、Script:Do you want to know the secret of happiness? Just listen to psychology professor David G、Myers、He analyzed hundreds of studies from around the world to determine how important friendships, money and other things are to our happiness、Here’s what he recommends、Don’t expect money to buy you happiness、The actual amount of money people earn has little effect on how happy they feel、What does count is how satisfied they are with their income、Enjoy the moment、Happiness comes from little things that happen every day, rather than occasional great pieces of good fortune、Learn to like yourself、“Studies show that people with healthy self-esteem are less weak to setbacks and struggle s,” said Dr、Myers, a uthor of “The Pursuit of Happiness”、Self-esteem grows out of achieving realistic goals、Take occasional days of rest、Spend hours enjoying quiet time alone、Put on a happy face —even if you don’t feel happy、Smiling can actually make you feel better, according to Dr、Myers of Hope College in Michigan、Exercise、Aerobic exercise, such as walking, biking, swimming and running works as an antidote for mind depression and anxiety、Get enough sleep to feel rested、Build close relationships、The best remedy for unhappiness is a caring nurturing friendship、And if you’re married, a good relationship with your spouse can be especially important、Part BLottery WinnersScript:Do you dream of winning the lottery? Millions of people do、Every day, millions of Americans buy lottery tickets、They are hoping to win $100,000, $1,000,000 or more、What happens after you win the lottery?When you win a million dollars, you don’t receive a check for the total amount、You may choose to receive $50,000 a year for twenty years、Also, you must pay taxes、After taxes, you receive from $25,000 to $40,000 a year for twenty years、This is a lot of extra spending money、What have some people done with their money? Let’s look at three past winners、Lisa K wanted to be an artist, but she didn’t have enough money to go to art school、She was working at a job she didn’t enjoy、In August, Lisa bought one ticket and won two million dollars、She quit her job three weeks later and is now attending art school、Mark L was a car salesman、He worked seven days a week and had little time for family life、After he won the lottery, he quit working、Now he spends his time bowling, working in the garden, and fixing things in his house、But, he’s bored、He doesn’t want to sell cars again, but he isn’t sure what he wants to do with his life、Jack B is one of the small number of winners who did not quit his job、Jack still teaches at a school near his home、But now he and his wife take their children on an interesting vacation every year、And they don’t worry about sending their children to college、They say that money brings security and gives a person opportunities, but it doesn’t bring happiness、Exercise 1Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions、1、If you win a million dollars, how much can you get before tax?a、$ 100,000 immediately、b、$ 50,000 a year for twenty years、c、$ 20,000 a year for fifty years、d、$100,000 a year for ten years、2、If you win a million dollars, how much can you get after tax annually?a、$10,000 to $25,000、b、$15,000 to $30,000、c、$20,000 to $35,000、d、$25,000 to $40,000、3、What did Lisa K do after she won the lottery?a、She quit her job and opened an art school、b、She began to spend her time traveling around the world、c、She stayed on her job, but took an interesting vacation every year、d、She quit her job and began to study art、4、What did Mark L do after he won the lottery?a、He quit his job and began to work for himself、b、He began to spend his time bowling, working in the garden, and fixing things in his house、c、He didn’t quit his job, but went sightseeing every year、d、None of the above、5、What did Jack B do after he won the lottery?a、He quit his job and led a leisurely life at home、b、He began to spend his time exercising, gardening, and traveling、c、He stayed on his job, but took his family on an interesting vacation every year、d、None of the above、6、What is the main idea of the passage?a、To win the prize is the dream of every lottery ticket buyer、b、Most winners quit their jobs after winning the lottery to lead a carefree life、c、The winner of the lottery cannot receive the total amount of the prize money、d、Winning the lottery means security and opportunities but not necessarily happiness、Exercise 2Listen again and fill in the blanks to complete a summary of the main points of the passage、Every day, millions of Americans buy lottery tickets and dream of winning the lottery、If you win one million dollars, you can receive from $25,000 to $40,000 a year for twenty years after paying taxes、Winners spend the large amount of money in different ways、Some use the money to pursue their own interests, some on home improvement and travel, and others save the money for their children’s college education、Most winners quit their jobs and only a small number of them still stay on their jobs、Some winners realize that money brings security and gives them opportunities, but money does not mean happiness、Part CTest Your ListeningA PassageListen to the story and choose the right answers to the questions、1、When and where was a newborn baby found?a、In a deserted park yesterday、b、In a rock garden early yesterday morning、c、On a rock in Central Park early yesterday morning、d、In lower Manhattan before dawn yesterday、2、How did the police feel when they found the baby?a、Sorry、b、Surprised、c、Unhappy、d、Relieved、3、Who might be the woman that had abandoned her baby?a、A young homeless woman who called the head of Hope Foundation、b、A woman who called a fire station early yesterday、c、A homeless woman who called a hospital hotline、d、A homeless woman who called a baby rescue hotline early yesterday、4、Which of the following can be learned from the passage?a、The Hope Foundation couldn’t help the woman、b、The police are determined to find the mother、c、The mother gave up her baby because she was homeless、d、The mother was eager to hide her identity、Script:A healthy newborn girl was discovered in Central Park yesterday morning、The baby was abandoned on the top of a rock shortly before dawn after the mother gave birth to her there、The police said that the baby was healthy and weighed 7 pounds、Now they were searching for themother、A policeman said that they had never had anything like this before、They really didn’t get babies left in the park、But they were just happy the baby was all right、The police rushed the baby to a nearby hospital、Fortunately she was OK、The police believed the baby was born less than half an hour before she was discovered、They also believed, judging from the amount of blood found on the rock, that the mother might have given birth there、It was 70 degrees when the baby was found、Detectives were investigating whether the mother was a homeless woman who called a baby rescue hotline early yesterday、The head of Hope Foundation said that his hotline received a call about 5:30 a、m、from a young homeless woman in Manhattan、The caller asked, “How do I get rid of my baby?” She was apparently in labor、Then she was told to go to either a hospital or a fire station、But the woman was afraid she would be recognized there、The head also said that the woman wouldn’t even tell him where he could possibly meet her since they had two teams that could help with the delivery, if necessary、。

课时作业(四十)Ⅰ.阅读理解[2017·广西贵阳一中月考]Are you the type of person who always says “yes”？ I've come to learn that it is very important to learn to say NO! It's okay.People are still going to like you.They may even respect you more because they know you are honest.I don't intend to make you say “no” to someone who really needs your help.I'm talking about refusing that meeting which you really do not want to attend or that birthday party which you don't want to be a guest at.Think for a moment how you feel when you say YES to something that you really don't want to do.If you're like I once was，you can't sleep at night and you think about it too much.It weighs on your mind.You try to find ways out.Whatever you're saying to yourself，if you really wanted to go，you wouldn't have all of these thoughts.So，why not just say NO from the beginning? Maybe you feel like if you don't show up at the meeting (by the way，it is not one you must attend)，your boss isn't going to like you or your coworkers won't respect you.Maybe you feel as if your mom，dad or sisters won't love you as much if you don't do everything for them that they ask every occasion.If these people are your true friends，family members，or a good boss，they will like or love you the same no matter what.People treat you the way you teach them to，and if you're someone who always says “yes”，then that's what they're expecting.You need to do what is right for you.Of course we do have real obligations in life to fulfill，but we do not have to do everything others want us to do.1．Which statement do you think the writer would agree with?A．Always saying “yes” means you are dishonest.B．Always saying “no” means you are brave.C．We should help others in need.D．We should try to do what our friends ask us to do.2．The underlin ed word “It” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.A．something you're unwilling to doB．saying “yes”C．something you think difficult to doD．a friend's birthday party3．Through the passage，if you say “no” to your family members，you'll ________.A．have a loose relationship with themB．have the same relationship with them as beforeC．upset themD．disappoint them答案：[解题导语]作者主张对于那些自己极不愿意参加的活动，要大胆拒绝，不要为难自己。

He became a children's doctor because of his love for children and his strong desire to keep them healthy.He is thought of having no moral compass: He tortures innocent animals for his career advancement and his experiments have nothing to do with medicine.The public barely watches, convinced that the issue has no significance to them, while the senators and politicians continue to give way to the lobbying of animal rights activists.The author does not really admit their mistake, but the tone is apparently ironic, criticizing that the physicians were too soft to respond to the animal rights activists.Life is cruel to both animals and human beings. If physicians don't create an animal model of the problem, they have to do experiments on human beings; or the medical knowledge will remain static.Drugs to cure infection will remain undiscovered, surgical and diagnostic techniques will remain undeveloped, and fundamental biological processes will remain mysteries.If the more radical members of this movement are successful in threatening further research, their efforts will bring about a tragedy that will cost the lives of many human beings.It helps diagnose disease.• It develops drugs to cure infection and disease.• It carries out complex surgical procedures.• It empl oys techniques to replace defective genes.• It stimulates development of synthetic organs.Participate in different animal rights activities.• Make public speeches at different social settings.• Write newspaper articles to condemn the inhuman animal research.• Launch an appeal on the Internet to arouse public concern for animal rights.It is too cruel and inhuman.• Animals should have equal rights as humans.• The research result may not apply to humansYes, because they are ethical and justified and the public will support the movement.• No, because they are misdirected and they even do something improper such as burning an animal laboratory.Yes, if animal research is abandoned, there will be almost no advances in medicine and it will cost many lives of human beings. As compared to animals, human beings are more valuable because they take many social responsibilities.1.The main task for the troop there is not fighting but (arresting) theprogress of the enemy army and waiting for reinforcements (援兵).2. He always anxiously summarizes the concessions which he has made buthe almost always (omits) to mention those offered by the other party.3.She was an excellent teacher, whose (optional) courses on women's writing were very popular among the students.4. It will be up to the doctor's judgment whether or not the organ can besuccessfully (transplanted) to the child who has been waiting for it.5. Teachers can no longer use their past experiences to prepare students fortheir future career; (hence) , our young people need to rely onthemselves.6. Accurate and inaccurate information is mixed so naturally that there are noreliable ways to tell what has been (twisted) and what has not.7.That wealthy lady's demand on a premarital agreement greatly (stung) her future husband's pride, and it ended up with his refusal to get married.8.When I opened the album, I carefully examined every photograph in(minute) detail by wearing my reading glasses so as not to miss anything.It seems that James has a talent for acting because he can (imitate)different teachers' speeches perfectly, which really amazes hisclassmates.10. Smoking is compared to self-poisoning and self-destroying, thus makingthe (evil) effects of smoking cigarettes truly alarming.interferencethrillerscarcespecificconsumption / consumerdeceptioninvasion / invaderprocession1. Multinational corporations protested strongly against any unreasonable(interference) by some countries in the free marketplace.2.At the time a real threat of a(n) (invasion) of the British Isles existed, so the British troops were gathered around the coastline to get ready to fight against an invading fleet.(Consumption) is relatively low, and it shows that the economicproblem in the country stems from the dangerous side effects of careless politics and widespread poverty.4.The wedding (procession) was of an enormous size and enormoussplendor, which was started homeward and followed by a large banquet ata luxury hotel.5. When doing writing exercises for that English course, students shouldremember that they are writing according to (specific) structures.6.Among close family and good friends, (deception) is the worst part of life, and we believe in practicing good faith and honesty.7.Jobs are (scarce) at the moment, so you should be realistic in yourchoices about the pay, working hours, medical benefits, bonuses, etc.8.The writer was thinking about writing some kind of (thrillers) because it would help him become popular through making his plot more attractive to the young.The animal rights movement is a social movement which seeks an end to using animals in the research, food, clothing, and entertainment industries, (1)(hence) being called animal liberation. It advocates the idea that the most basic interests of non-human creatures should be (2)(afforded) the same consideration as those of human beings.Advocates (3)(lobby) for animal rights from different aspects, ranging from the focus on animal suffering in laboratories to the argument that (4) (insists) on not casting animals as properties of human beings. Despite the different approaches, advocates broadly (5)(consent) to the opinion that animals should be viewed as non-human members of the moral community and should be (6)(omitted) from being food, clothing, entertainment, orresearch subjects. The idea of (7)(awarding) rights to animals wins the support of several prominent scholars.However, some critics argue that animals are unable to enter into a social contract or moral (8)(compass) and for that reason cannot be granted rights. Only humans have duties and, therefore, only humans have rights. There is nothing wrong or (9)(evil) about using animals as resources so long as there is no unnecessary suffering. From within the animal rights movement itself, there has also been (10)(criticism) of certain forms of animal rights activism, in particular the destruction of fur farms and animal laboratories..Some people have (persisted in) a traditional view that languagelearning is essentially the same as the learning of grammar or language rules.2. Regular review of the teaching material in school ensures that the coursesprovided (have relevance to) the workplace and what students will do in the future.3. Job opportunities are expanding rapidly, and more and more people are(becoming aware of) online chances that allow them to work at home.4.They have put old women in nursing "homes", (isolated from) human warmth and contact, and then complained that they had lost their mental abilities.5.Some organizations are exploiting local people (in the name of)scientific research: They are collecting genetic material for commercial purposes.6.Day care centers for the elderly (make a contribution) to overall public service; they did a lot to make the life of the old active, valuable andmeaningful.7.The policeman has (been occupied with) extra duties, so he would nothave the time either for answering questions or being interviewed.8.What the chairman said did not (tip the scales) much to his advantage;his statement can be only considered as a slim chance for gainingapproval.Many people will give some excuse not to keep a pet: They smell bad, they are messy, they are expensive, or I don't have enough time to take care of them. While most of these reasons sound plausible, there are some good reasons why you should keep a pet to have a positive life.First, pets can give you unconditional love and companionship. Pets make you always feel accepted and loved. They are always good listeners and respond to love, regardless of whether you are blind, deaf, ill or depressed. When coming home from a long, stressful day of school or work, you see a cute animal waiting for you in front of the door. You can't help but feel happy!In addition to companionship, pets can greatly increase your physical activity and improve your overall state of health. It is proven that a person who owns a pet is less likely to struggle with ailments and serious medical problems. Owning a pet can help people lower the blood pressure, fight loneliness, and conquer depression. Long walks with a dog also burn your calories! Undoubtedly, keeping pets makes you busier and leaves you more work to do. However, pets give you a sense of responsibility. If you do not care well enough for your pets, they will be ill or even die. Having a pet is a great way to learn the value of responsible ownership. You will discover that life is not just about you. Just like parenthood, owning a pet requires a lot of time and effort. After all, everyone should keep a pet because pets provide you with unconditional love, help you retain good health, and teach you to be responsible. Even though it sometimes means more work and unexpected trouble, it's worth our effort.世界自然基金会（WWF）是一个致力于有关保护、研究和修复环境议题的国际性非政府组织。

新视野大学英语（第二版）第1册Unit 8答案VocabularyIII1. sources2. stable3. process4. composed5. observing6. combination7. explosion8. existence9. occupied 10. creationIV.1. at2.in3.on4.for5.on6. between7. for8.with9.at 10.ofV.1.J2.L3.G4.M5.O6.A7.I8.B9.D 10.ESentence StructureVI.1. It is easiest to examine the sudden arrival of a new idea in the great creative personalities, many of whom experienced it in an intensified form.2. The Gaels’ offspring are the modern Scots and Irish, some of whom still speak the Gaelic language.3. George explained that this was the official dress for taking examination, many of which wee held in June.4. The Miracle, for which his unconscious mind had been seeking for so long, happened at last.5. The conscious mind at the moment of creation knew nothing of the actual processes through which the solution was found.VII.1. the more knowledge he will have2. the less he liked it3. the less you have to pay for it4. the more exciting it will be5. the greater progress you will makeTranslationIII.1. There are twenty universities in this city, some of which areworld-famous.2. the more he thinks about it, the angrier he becomes.3. She was filled with pity for the innocent victims.4. He was occupied with his business matters and didn’t have time to think about a holiday.5. The country’s economy depends to some degree on the import of raw materials.6. After several discussions between the members of the committee,a new plan of action began to take shape.IX.1. 出租汽车公司新雇了50个司机，其中有的人刚拿到驾驶证。

本次作业是本门课程本学期的第8次作业，注释如下：大学英语II 第8单元作业题一、单项选择题(只有一个选项正确，共40道小题)1. –I heard your brother broke his leg.–[本题2分](A) I’m sorry.(B) Yes, but he’s going fine.(C) That’s too bad.(D) Please don’t say that.正确答案：B解答参考：[第八单元]B 只有选项B能够与题干搭配，并进一步提供信息。

2. –What’s the news?–[本题2分](A) I don’t know.(B) The president is going to visit the town tomorrow.(C) Yes, it is interesting.(D) It doesn't matter.正确答案：B解答参考：[第八单元]B 题干问“有什么新闻吗？”即使不知道也不能回答I don’t know，显得没有礼貌。

故选B，说明新闻的具体内容。

3. –Guess what I just found out.–[本题2分](A) No, I can’t.(B) It’s none of my business.(C) I’ve got no idea(D) Yes, I can.正确答案：C解答参考：[第八单元]C 题干意思是“你猜我刚知道了什么？”选项C表示“猜不出、不知道”。

4. –It’s great that you got into such a good university.–[本题2分](A) Oh, that’s nothing.(B) Don’t mention it.(C) I had a large dose of good luck.(D) It’s my pleasure.正确答案：C解答参考：[第八单元] C Don’t mention it. 和It’s my pleasure. 都表示“不用谢”，选项C意为“我是运气好”，表示谦虚，。

第一部分、作文Part V. Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a poster recruiting volunteers. You should write at Least 120 words following theoutline given below :1．校学生会将组织一次暑假志愿者活动，现招募志愿者2．本次志愿者活动的目的、活动安排等3．报名条件及联系方式Volunteers Needed第二部分、听力PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn't think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore. C) To the market.B) To the dentist's. D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative. C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.B) Tom has a very bad temper. D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference. C) Meet his lawyer.B) Give a speech. D) Make a business trip.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Heien is talkative. C) Helen is sociable.B) Helen is active. D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.C) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.C) A society of legal professionals.B) The universe as a whole.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.C) Grants from corporations.B) Government funding.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.第三部分、阅读理解PartⅡ Reading Comprehe nsion (35 minutes)Passage oneInterest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years. enhanced by chronic (长久的 ) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a r6sum6 are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (公司) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.● "Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross- border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not bean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. " daohangtigong● Pay attention to the resume format you use-chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines. the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. "● If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient （收件人) uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.21. Companies are hiring more foreign employees becauseA) they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB) they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC) they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD) they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseasA) is usually creative and full of initiativeB) aims to improve his foreign language skillsC) is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD) seeks either his own or his children's development23. When it comes to resume writing, it is best toA) take cultural factors into considerationB) learn about the company's hiring processC) follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD) know the employer's personal likes and dislikes24. When writing about qualifications, applicants are advised toA) stress their academic potential to impress the decision makerB) give the title of the university degree they have earned at homeC) provide a detailed description of their study and work experiencesD) highlight their keen interest in pursuing a 'cross-border' career25. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware ofA) the different educational systems in the US and the UKB) the differences between the varieties of EnglishC) the recipient's preference with regard to the formatD) the distinctive features of American and British culturesQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Passage twoEducating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world. Women's education may be unusual territory for economists, but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics, with its emphasis on incentives (激励), provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived of an education.Parents in low-income countries fail to invest in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else's family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school - the prophecy （预言) becomes self- fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy. The vicious circle is thus transformed into a virtuous circle.Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.26. The author argues that educating girls in developing countries isA) troublesome C) rewardingB) labor-saving D) expensive27. By saying "... the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling ..." (Lines 45. Para. 2). the author means thatA) girls will turn out to be less valuable than boysB) girls will be capable of realizing their own dreamsC) girls will eventually find their goals in life beyond reachD) girls will be increasingly discontented with their life at home28. The author believes that a vicious circle can turn into a virtuous circle whenA) women care more about educationB) girls can gain equal access to educationC) a family has fewer but healthier childrenD) parents can afford their daughters' education29. What does the author say about women's education?A) It deserves greater attention than other social issues.B) It is now given top priority in many developing countries.C) It will yield greater returns than other known investments.D) It has aroused the interest of a growing number of economists.30. 7be passage mainly discussesA) unequal treatment of boys and girls in developing countriesB) the potential earning power of well-educated womenC) the major contributions of educated women to societyD) the economic and social benefits of educating womenPassage ThreeSpeeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in for an unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobiliser (锁止器), and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a micro- processor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. ff the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle's engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted. daoahngtigongIn the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,' says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, as their engine management computer won't allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting bold of the owner's keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of the thefts of vehicles fitted with a tracking system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operations centre that it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal.Staff at the centre will then contact the owner to confirm that the car really is missing, and keep police informed of the vehicle's movements via the car's GPS unit.31. What's the function of the remote immobilizer fitted to a car?A) To help the police make a surprise attack on the car thief.B) To allow the car to lock automatically when stolen.C) To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.D) To prevent car theft by sending a radio signal to the car owner.32. By saying 'The pattern of vehicle crime has changed' (Lines 1-2. Para. 3). Martyn Randall suggests thatA) it takes a longer time for the car thief to do the stealingB) self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theftC) the thief has to make use of computer technologyD) the thief has lost interest in stealing cars over 10 years old33. What is essential in making a modem car tougher to steal?A) A coded ignition key. C) A special cellphone signal.B) A unique ID card. D) A GPS satellite positioning receiver.34. Why does the tracking system set a 100-metre minimum before sending an alarm to the operations centre?A) To leave time for the operations centre to give an alarm.B) To keep police informed of the car's movements.C) To give the driver time to contact the operations centre.D) To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. What will the operations centre do first after receiving an alarm?A) Start the tracking system. C) Block the car engine.B) Contact the car owner. D) Locate the missing car.Passage FourPsychiatrists 精神病专家) who work with older parents say that maturity can be an asset in child rearing - older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor. often means parents, particularly fathers, "end up retiring much later." For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.Henry Metcalf. a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he's also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. Lately he's been taking afternoon naps (午睡) daohang to keep up his energy. "My body is aging," says Metcalf. "You can't get away from that."Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. "They worry they'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school," says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one: "that they won't be alive long enough to supportand protect their child," she says.Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertilily (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband. Randy, had twins. "We both wanted children," says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, "a sense of family." Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. 'The dads are older, more mature," says Dr. Silber, "and more ready to focus on parenting."36. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?A) Older parents are often better prepared financially.B) Older parents can take better care of their children.C) Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.D) Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.37. What does the author mean by saying "For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" (Lines 7-8, Para. 1)?A) They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.B) They can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.C) They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.D) They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show thatA) older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic childrenB) many people are young in spirit despite their advanced ageC) older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodiesD) taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy39. What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joan Galst?A) Approaching of death. C) Being laughed at by other people.B) Slowing down of their pace of life. D) Being mistaken for grandparents.40. What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?A) They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.B) Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.C) Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.D) They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.第四部分、词汇Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)4l. People's expectations about the future may have more influence on their sense ofwell-being than their state does.A) current C) modernB) initial D) primitive42. After working all day, he was so tired that he was in no to go to the party with us.A) taste C) senseB) mood D) emotion43. There is already clear to show that plants and animals are being affected by climateA) witness C) identityB) certification D) evidence44. Many women still feel that they are being by a male culture, particularly in the professional services sector.A) held back C) held onB) held forth D) held out45. The findings paint a unique picture of the shopping habits of customers, plus their motivation andA) privileges C) possessionsB) possibilities D) preferences46. It's good to know that quite a few popular English expressions actually from the Bible.A) acquire C) deriveB) obtain D) result47. Tom, did it ever to you that you would be punished for cheating on exams?A) happen C) reflectB) occur D) strike48. In the US, 88 percent of smokers had started before they were 18, despite the fact that it is to sellcigarettes to anyone under that age.A) liable C) irrationalB) liberal D) illegal49. According to the key witnesses, a peculiarly big nose is the criminal's most memorable facialA) feature C) spotB) hint D) signature50. Brarll's constitution the military use of nuclear energy.A) withdraws C) interruptsB) forbids D) objects51. Some people argue that the death does not necessarily reduce the number of murders.A) plot C) penaltyB) practice D) pattern52. Many personnel managers say it is getting harder and harder to honest applicants from the growing number of dishonest ones.A) distinguish C) dissolveB) disguise D) discount53. A study shows that students living in non-smoking dorms are less likely to the habit of smoking.A) make up C) draw upB) turn up D) pickup54. Almost all job applicants are determined to leave a good on a potential employer.A) illusion C) impressionB) reputation D) reflection55. A special feature of education at MIT is the opportunity for students and faculty toin research activities.A) specialize C) consistB) participate D) involve56. Although they lost their jobs, savings and unemployment benefits allow the couple totheir comfortable home.A) come in for C) look forward toB) catch up with D) hold on to57. Although many experts agree that more children are overweight, there is debate over the best ways tothe problem.A) relate C) fileB) tackle D) attach58. An important factor in determining how well you perform in an examination is the of your mind.A) state C) situationB) case D) circumstance59. Research shows that there is no relationship between how much a person earns and whether he feels good about life.A) successive C)significantB) subsequent D) sincere60. Sadly, as spending on private gardens has , spending on public parks has generally declined. A) heightened C) flownB) lifted D) soared61. Lung cancer, like some other cancers, often doesn't produce until it is too late and has spread beyond the chest to the brain, liver or bones.A) trails C) symptomsB) therapies D) symbols62. With the increasing unemployment rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first to beA) laid off C) laid outB) laid aside D) laid up63. The physical differences between men and women can be directly to our basic n as hunters and child-bearers.A) pursued C) switchedB) traced D) followed64. It is clear that the dog has a much greater of its brain devoted to smell than is the case with humans.A) composition C) percentB) compound D) proportion65. American college students are increasingly with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.A) boosted C) dischargedB) burdened D) dominated66. Numerous studies already link the first meal of the day to better classroomA) performance C) behaviorB) function D) display67. The most successful post-career athletes are those who can take the identity and fife skills the learned in sports and them to another area of life.A) utilize C) applyB) employ D) exert68. The technological advances made it possible for the middle classes to enjoy what had once been only to the very rich.A) manageable C) acceptableB) measurable D) affordable69. Being out of work, lane can no longer friends to dinners and movies as she used to.A) urge C) appealB) treat D) compel70. by the superstars on television, the young athletes trained hard and played intensely.A) Imitated C) InsuredB) Imposed D) Inspired第五部分、完形填空Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm's attention is the design of cities. buildings and products. When we designed America's first so-called "green" office building in New York two decades 71, we felt very alone. But today, thousands of people come to green building conferences, and the 72 that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly influential in years to 73 .Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren't designed for 74 use. The "energy-efficient" sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis 75 indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So far 20 years. we've been focusing on these materials 76 to the molecules, looking for ways to make them 77 for people and the planet.Home builders can now use materials-such as paints that release significantly _78_ amounts of organic compounds -that don't 79 the quality of the air, water, or soil. Ultimately. 80_, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being "less bad" but on creating 81 healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil _82_ reused by industry again and again. As a matter of _83, the world's largest carpet manufacturer has already _ 84_"_ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable (可循环用的).Look at it this way: No one __85 out to create a building that destroys the planet. But our current industrial systems are } 86 causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So 87_ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are _88_ a positive approach. We're giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a 89 effect on the world. It's not just the building industry, either. 90_ cities are taking these environmentallypositive approaches to design, planning and building. Portland, Seattle and Boston have said they want to be green cities. Chicago wants to be the greenest city in the world.71. A) ago C) before B) off D) away72. A) practice C) idea B) outlook D) scheme73. A) go C) arrive B) come D) continue74. A) indoor C) relevant B) inward D) flexible75. A) displayed C) exhibited B) discovered D) revealed76. A) back C) next B) down D) near77. A) comfortable C) safe B) cautious D) stable78. A) reduced C) descended B) revised D) delayed79. A) deny C) dissolve B) depress D) destroy80. A) besides C) anyhow B) however D) anyway81. A)partially C) completely B) exactly D) superficially82.A)or C) but B)and D) nor83. A) interest C) principle B) fact D) course84. A) sketched C) researched B) constructed D) developed85. A) starts C) looks B) pulls D) makes86. A) basically C) traditionally B) originally D) inevitably87. A) because C) instead B) out D) regardless88. A) adjusting C) adopting B) admitting D) adapting89. A) functional C) precious B) beneficial D) sensible90. A) Entire C) Full B) Total D) Complete答案第一部分、作文Dear fellow students,Attention, please! We are now recruiting volunteers to participate in (take part in / get involved in) a voluntary program held by the student union during the summer break.The details of our activity are listed as follows. First, this activity is aimed at cultivating (giving a boost to ) your sense of responsibility, broadening your vision and sharpening your edge because, as our economy evolves at an incredible speed, it is becoming increasingly vital for young adults in the Ivory Tower to get in touch with the real world. Second, our activity begins at July 10th and ends at July 20th. . Plus, the schedule involves blood donation, looking after senior citizens and conducting a survey on the city's traffic system to put forward our suggestions.Any full-time or part-time students in our college are welcomed to join our team. For further information, please call us at 135****** or send your email to .。