大学语文 A5一、阅读理解1、If you have recently started collecting stamps, or are thinking about starting, you may be wondering if the hobby is expensive. Can you enjoy it with limited money? What if you have no money at all for the hobby? The answer is an absolute positive one. Not all collections consist mainly of unused stamps that you buy in the post office. Used stamps are worth saving, have value, and they may cost you nothing. In fact, many stamp collectors save only used stamps!The first place to search for stamps, then, is your own mailbox. You can ask people who write to you to use commemorative(纪念性的) stamps on their mail. Also, if you write away for offers that require a self-addressed stamps envelope, you can put commemoratives on your return envelopes, knowing that they will come back to you later. Neighbors, friends, and relatives are another good source of stamps. A majority of people is only too happy to save the stamps on their mail for someone who will appreciate them. You may even know someone who works in an office that gets a lot of mail. Many businesses get a lot of foreign mail and regularly throw away stamps that may have interest or value to a collector. And don't forget to ask your parents if they have any old letters which may still have stamps on the envelopes.Now that you have stamps on paper, what do you do with them? The most common way to get stamps off paper is to soak them in water, then dry them on paper. To understand more about soaking stamps, it is best to find a handbook on stamp collecting at the library.Stamp clubs are another place to get stamps. A club may offer stamps as prizes, or have inexpensive stamps you can afford to buy. If you don't have a stamp club around you, try to start one with a few others. All it takes are four or five other stamp collectors who are interested in getting together to learn about and trade stamps and ideas. Obtaining a pen pal(笔友) in another country is a very good way to get stamps from that country. His or her extra stamps may seem really common in that country, but over here they are much scarcer.(1)、Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word "positive" in Paragraph 1 ?A：certainB：interestingC：impossibleD：clear答案： A(2)、Which of the following is true?A：Collecting stamps is a bad hobby.B：Collecting stamps is a hobby for rich people.C：Used stamps are all worth collecting.D：Collecting used stamps can save your money.答案： D(3)、The writer suggests that you should ______.A：ask your friends to write to you as often as possibleB：ask your friends to write to each other as often as possibleC：tell your pen pals to write to you as often as possibleD：get used stamps from all kinds of people you know答案： D(4)、To soak used stamps in water is the best way to ______.A：get rid of the printB：make the stamps cleanC：get stamps off paperD：increase the value of the stamps答案： C(5)、If you are a member of a stamp club, you can ______.A：become rich by collecting stampsB：have a meeting every dayC：get more stamps without anythingD：exchange stamps with the other members答案： D2、It was 1985, and Rafe Esquith was beginning his third year of teaching in Los Angeles public schools. He faced a class of 40 sixth-graders from low-income homes where English rarely was spoken, and the best reader among them was two years below grade level.But to everyone's surprise, he decided to teach them Shakespeare.Five families agreed to let their children play "Macbeth"for two hours after school. This proved to be so much fun that, within weeks, Esquith had 28 kids happily soaking up the drama of blood and betrayal in medieval Scotland. They were learning many words they had never heard before.But when Esquith asked a school district supervisor for official approval, he received this note: "Mr. Esquith, it is not appropriate that you stay after school to teach Shakespeare. It would bebetter if you did something with the children that is academic."It would not be the last time that the narrow thinking of big-city school administration got in Esquith's way. Yet the bearded, 6-foot-tall cyclone has proved that a teacher who thinks very big--much harder lessons, larger projects, extra class time---can help disadvantaged children in ways most educators never imagine.This was difficult at first, until he stumbled upon a concept of teaching that is at the core of his success. American children, even those from hardworking immigrant cultures, have in Esquith's view been wrongly taught that learning should always be fun, by teachers who think hard lessons are bad for kids from low-income homes. When faced with something difficult, such students don't know what to do.The Declaration of Independence says Americans are entitled to the pursuit of happiness, but the emphasis in public schooling has been on the happiness, he believes. "What happened to pursuit?" Esquith said. So he has created an entirely new universe in his classroom, cherishing effort and the slogan, "There Are No Shortcuts".As for their own dramatic performances, Esquith got around the original ban on his after-school "Macbeth" rehearsals by switching to Thornton Wilder's "Our Town.". When that class finally performed the Shakespeare play, a school district supervisor showed up. The high-ranking district administrator came up afterwards and shook his hand. "Rafe", she said, "I've never seen Shakespeare done better."(1)、 It can be learned from the passage that Esquith's students _____________.A：liked the traditional teaching betterB：were relatively poor in intelligenceC：were mainly from immigrant familiesD：refused to cooperate with the new teacher答案： C(2)、At first, Esquith's Shakespeare-teaching ______________.A：won the support of the school authorityB：got slow response from the school authorityC：did not draw attention from the school authorityD：was not allowed by the school authority答案： D(3)、It is implied that most educators ______________.A：fail to realize the potential of disadvantaged studentsB：fail to introduce fun into the learning of disadvantaged studentsC：are reluctant to admit the unfair treatment to disadvantaged studentsD：are unaware of the difficulty faced by disadvantaged students答案： A(4)、Esquith's principle of teaching is different from the general one in that _________. A：he insists on giving harder lessons to more advanced studentsB：he places greater emphasis on hard work in students' learningC：he pays less attention to students' academic performancesD：he dismisses the concept of extra homework for students答案： B(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A：An inspiring teacher wins the love and respect of his students.B：An experienced teacher contributes to the school and the students.C： An innovative teacher makes changes in the students.D：An optimistic teacher helps build confidence in the students.答案： C二、词汇与语法1、I really don't know how to ______ the problem.A：copeB：dealC：tackleD：dispose答案： C2、How did you like the ________ of the interpreter at the press conference?A：performanceB：achievementC：materialD：words答案： A3、Helen Keller lost both her sight and hearing after a severe illness ________.A：she was 19 months oldB：of her age in 19 months oldC：when she was 19 months oldD：when 19 months old she was答案： C4、I believe you'll get through the tough moment, _____?A：don't IB：won't IC：don't youD：won't you答案： D5、You'd better tell him what to do next as soon as he _______ back.A：comeB：cameC：is comingD：comes答案： D6、I wish he would ________ from scattering his ash all over the carpet.A：refrainB：preventC：shelterD：protect答案： A7、The manager promised to keep me ____ of how our business was going on.A：to be informedB：on informingC：informedD：informing答案： C8、The worst thing _______ television is that many people have become its slaves. A：aboutB：inC：withD：from答案： A9、This couple has two daughters, _________ of whom is working in the U. S.A：the youngerB：the youngestC：a youngerD：the young答案： A10、When the girl heard the news, she could do nothing but ________ back home.A：goingC：to goD：go答案： D三、完型填空If you were to begin a new job tomorrow, you would bring with you some basic strengths and weaknesses. Success or __21__ in your work would depend，to a great extent, on your ability to use your strengths and weaknesses to the best advantage. __22__ the utmost importance is your attitude. A person who begins a job convinced that he isn't going to like it or is __23__ that he is going to fail is exhibiting a weakness, which can only hinder his success. On the other hand，a person who is secure __24__ his belief that he is probably as capable of doing the work as anyone else and who is willing to make a cheerful attempt __25__ it possesses a certain strength of purpose. The chances are that he will do well. Having the prerequisite skills for a particular job is strength. This book has been designed to help you capitalize __26__ the strength and overcome the weakness that you bring to the job of learning. As we get further along in the book, we'll be __27__ in some detail with specific processes for developing and strengthening __28__ skills. However, to begin with，you should pause __29__ examine your present strengths and weaknesses in three areas that are critical to your success or failure in school: your __30__, your reading and communication skills, and your study habits.(1)、A：improvementB：victoryC：failureD：achievement答案： C(2)、A：Out ofB：OfC：ToD：Into答案： B(3)、A：ensureB：certainlyD：surely答案： C (4)、A：ontoB：onC：offD：in答案： D (5)、A：toB：atC：ofD：for答案： B (6)、A：onB：butC：forD：except答案： A (7)、A：dealB：dealtC：be dealt D：dealing 答案： D (8)、A：learnt B：learned C：learning D：learn答案： C (9)、A：toB：ontoD：with答案： A(10)、A：intelligenceB：workC：attitudeD：weakness答案： C四、汉译英(1)、那是我去过的最好的音乐会之一。
Unit OnePassage 1Enjoying a cup of coffee while reading this article? Do you avoid caffeinated coffee because of its health effects? Read on and ease your anxiety.Coffee is the beverage of choice for millions around the world. The cafe is an almost an entirely North American and European trend. In areas of the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia, coffee is seen as something more akin to cigarettes, and is drunk while socializing or doing other things, rather than being and end unto itself. Now in China, more and more people are delighted by the special flavor of coffee.Aside from tasting good (and smelling even better), coffee is believed to have a number of health benefits. According to research funded by the American Cocoa Research Institute, coffee drinkers appear to have higher levels of antioxidants than those who don't drink the beverage. Antioxidants help the body ward off harmful free radicals, which can damage cells and DNA. Studies have shown antioxidants to have a number of other health benefits, including protection against heart disease. Statistics from Harvard Health Publications say that coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive functions, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities.If you are a coffee lover, now relax and enjoy your coffee!Tips for those who have sleep deprivation to stay alert.New research suggests that you'll stay more alert, particularly if you are fighting sleep deprivation. The caffeine in coffee raises your blood pressure, so if you are going to drink a lot of coffee, choose decaf（脱咖啡因咖啡）. Decaf has the same antioxidant benefits as regular coffee.After all, moderation is the key.1. In the third sentence of Para. 2, "akin" means .A. dangerousB. safeC. similarD. delicious2. According to the passage, coffee has a number of health benefits becauseA.it tastes goodB. it helps people have high level of antioxidantsC. it smells goodD. keeps drinkers alert3. According to the passage, which statement is true?A. If you drink more coffee, you“ll have a high risk of heart disease.B. If you drink more coffee, you“ll have more chance to have cancers.C. If you drink more coffee, it“s easy for you to have Parkinson“s disease.D. If you drink more coffee, you“ll be healthier.4. The author“s attitude toward coffee isA. positiveB. negativeC. NeutralD. indifferent5. What is the best title for this passage？A. Coffee Tastes Good.B. Coffee“s Benefits.C. Don“t Drink Coffee.D. Enjoy Your Cup of Coffee.Passage 2Cell phone calls distract drivers far more than even the chattiest passenger causing drivers to follow too closely and miss exits, US researchers reported yesterday.Using a hands-free device does not make things better and the researchers believe they know why - passengers act as a second set of eyes, shutting up or sometimes even helping when they see the driver needs to make a maneuver.The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, adds to a growing body of evidence that mobile phones can make driving dangerous.Lee Strayer of the University of Utah and colleagues have found in a series of experiments using driving simulators that hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as handheld models.They have demonstrated that chatting on a cell phone can slow the reaction times of young adult drivers to levels seen among senior citizens, and shown that drivers using mobile telephones are as impaired as drivers who are legally drunk.For the latest study, also using a simulator, Strayer's team showed that drivers using a hands-free device drifted out of their lanes and missed exits more frequently than drivers talking to a passenger. They tested 96 adults aged 18 to 49."The passenger adds a second set of eyes, and helps the driver navigate and reminds them where to go," Strayer said in a statement."When you take a look at the data, it turns out that a driver conversing with a passenger is not as impaired a driver talking on a cell phone," he added.Passengers also simplify conversation when driving conditions change, the researchers wrote."The difference between a cell phone conversation and passenger conversation is due to the fact that the passenger is in the vehicle and knows what the traffic conditions are like, and they help the driver by reminding them of where to take an exit and pointing out hazards," Strayer said.1.From the passage we know cell phone can not make drivingA. dangerousB. safeC. sadD. pleasant2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Hands-free phones and handheld models are equally distracting.B. Hands-free phones are more distracting than handheld models.C. Handheld phones are more distracting than hands-free models.D. Neither hands-free phones nor handheld models are distracting.3.By saying "The passenger adds a second set of eyes", it meansA. the passengers have a second set of eyesB. the driver has two sets of eyesC. the passengers can observe road conditions and help the driver be alert to dangersD. the passengers add dangers to the driving4. The word "hazards" in "they help the driver by reminding them of where to take an exit and pointing out hazards" meansA. winding roadB. pathsC. directionsD. dangers5. The researchers want to tell usA. not to use cell phones while drivingB. to use cell phones while drivingC. not to talk with passengers while drivingD. to talk with passengers while drivingUnit TwoPassage 1China' s manned space program may be controversially run by the military,but its space technologies are definitely resulting into civilian(民用的)roducts , such as tasty food and hi-tech earplugs（耳塞）"We have been working to civilianize the space food," said Chen Bin, nutritionist in charge of astronauts' food with the China Astronaut Research and Training Center. The center was working with some food manufacturers, providing technologies and quality standard for them. So far chocolate and cakes astronauts ate in the space have been produced for civilian use. "Space food is safe chocolate and of intense nutrition," he said. "It will be popular with travellers , mountaineers and explorers to the polar regions. In addition , space food production adopted the strictest quality control standard. For instance, air quality at the workshops should be the same as pharmacy(制药业) factories, he said. "It will stand out in the market when people are paying more and more attention to food safety.”The earplugs that astronauts are wearing on board of the Shenzhou-7 spaceship have also entered civilian market. Through thousands of tests, the center found a special material to produce the earplugs that most fitted human skin texture and stood against unusual pressure in the space. The earplugs, tailor-made to a stronauts“ ears, could automatically adjust pressure inside the ears and effectively keep noise out but would not affect hearing, said a source with the center. The earplugs have been tested in the previous two manned space programs. They will be useful for miners and other people working in a noisy condition such as spinning mills, the source said. They can also effectively resist the pressure under the water and are popular with divers and swimmers, he said.1.China“s manned space programA. should definitely be run by the militaryB. can produce all kinds of civilian productsC. may result into some civilian products by its space technologiesD. may only produce tasty food and hi-tech earplugs2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the second paragraph？A. China Astronaut Research and Training Center was working with some food manufacturers.B. China Astronaut Research and Training Center has been providingtechnologies and quality standard.C. China Astronaut Research and Training Center has directly civilianized the space food.D. Some space food have been produced for civilian use.3. Space food will stand out in the market mainly becauseA. space food is convenientB. it is popular with travelers, mountaineers and explorers to the polar regionsC. people are paying more and more attention to food safetyD. it is of intense nutrition4.The following statements about earplugs are true EXCEPTA. The earplugs, tailor-made to astronauts“ ears, could automatically adjust pressure inside the ears.B. The earplugs that astronauts are wearing would also affect hearing.C. The earplugs have been tested in the previous two manned space programs.D. They can also effectively resist the pressure under the water5.The best title for this passage isA. Space Food and EarplugsB. China“s Manned Space ProgramC. Space Technologies and Civilian ProductsD. Civilian Use of Space TechnologiesPassge 2An earthquake prediction is a prediction that an earthquake in a specific magnitude range will occur in a specific region and time window. Predictions are considered as such to the extent that they are reliable for practical, as well as scientific, purposes. Although there is evidence that at least some earthquakes in some tectonic regimes are predictable with useful accuracy of time and space, the reliability and reproducibility of prediction techniques have not been established and are therefore generally not accepted by seismologists. For practical purposes, seismologists bring forth seismic hazard assessment programs by estimating the probabilities that a given earthquake or suite of earthquakes will occur.In the effort to predict earthquakes, people have tried to associate an impending earthquake with such varied phenomena as seismicity patterns, electromagnetic fields, weather conditions and unusual clouds, radon or hydrogen gas content of soil or ground water, water level in wells, animal behaviour,and the phases of the moon.Thus far, earthquake prediction is controversial because data are sparse and there is little evidence or verified physical theory to link observable phenomena to subsequent seismicity. The frequent practice of publishing predictions after the fact further complicates matters. Also, given enough predictions, it is virtually inevitable that some will succeed "by chance." Assessing whether a successful prediction is a fluke is challenging. Most assessments rely on chance models for earthquake occurrence, models that are difficult to test or validate, because large earthquakes are so rare, and because earthquake activity is naturally clustered in space and time.1.An earthquake predictionA. is reliable in most casesB. can work when predicting some earthquakes in some tectonic regionsC. is a prediction that seismologists would not accept at allD. is not challenging2. Earthauake prediction is controversial becauseA. data are sparse and there is little evidence or verified physical theory for the practiceB. some predictions succeed only by chanceC. large earthquakes are rareD. some predictions have been tested3. People have tried to associate an impending earthquake with varied phenomena EXCEPTA. weather conditionsB. water level in wellsC. animal behaviourD. scientific data4. The word "fluke" in the last paragraph meansA. factB. successC. an accidental stroke of luckD. coincidence5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？A. People make some efforts to predict earthquakes.B. Some verified physical theory have been used to link observable phenomena to subsequent seismicityC. Earthquake activity is naturally clustered in space and time.D. Some predictions will succeed "by chance".Unit ThreePassage 1Resources can be said to be scarce(稀有的) in both an absolute and relative sense: The surface of the Earth is finite（有限的）, imposing absolute scarcity; but the scarcity that concerns economists is the relative scarcity of resources in different uses. Materials used for one purpose cannot at the same time be used for other purposes; if the quantity of an input（供给）is limited, the increased use of it in one manufacturing process must cause it to become less available for other uses.The cost of a product in terms of money may not measure its true cost to society. The true cost of, say, the construction of a supersonic jet is the value of the schools and refrigerators that will never be built as a result. Every act of production uses up some of society’s available resources; it means the foregoing of an opportunity to produce something else. In deciding how to use resources most effectively to satisfy the wants of the community（社会）, this opportunity cost must ultimately be taken into account.In a market economy the price of a good and the quantity supplied depend on the cost of making it, and that cost, ultimately, is the cost of not making other goods. The market mechanism enforces this relationship. The cost of, say, a pair of shoes is the price of the leather, the labor, the fuel, and other elements used up in producing them. But the price of these inputs, in turn, depends on what they can produce elsewhere-ifthe leather can be used to produce handbags that are valued highly by consumers, the prices of leather will be bid up（抬价）correspondingly.1.Resources can be said to be scarce inA. an absolute senseB. a relative senseC. both an absolute and relative senseD. neither absolute nor relative senses2.The relative scarcity of resourcesA. is imposing absolute scarcityB. is limitedC. is the only scarcity that concerns economistsD. means that the increased use of resources causes them to become available for other uses3.The true cost of a product to societyA. can not be measured in terms of moneyB. is the value of other products that will never be produced as a resultC. can satisfy all the wants of the communityD. lies in its own value4. In a market economy, the price of a good depends onA. the price of the inputs used to produce it onlyB. the demand of consumers onlyC. the cost of not making other goodsD. its absolute scarcity5. What is the best title for this article？A. Absolute Scarcity.B. Relative Scarcity.C. The Cost of a Product.D. The Price of a Good.Passage 2Whether you can be officially anointed (涂油于) a "job hopper" depends as much upon how long you stay in your jobs as on the conventions of your profession or industry. It might seem perfectly normal, for example, if a radio advertising sales person changes jobs every year in pursuit of more lucrative opportunities, On the other hand, it might seem odd for a think tank researcher to begin a job search. after such a short tenure. Similarly, journalists in the world of online media can be expected to change jobs more often than journalists who work in print.Ask yourself what time commitment(义务、约定) can be reasonably expected of someone in your role. If you have your doubts, ask other people who do similar work about their job histories. Ask your former managers what they think, too. If you left on positive terms, they might be willing to help. They might even be open to hiring you back.Even if you conclude that your career path looks erratic(不稳定的), you can nevertheless overcome the "job hopper" label to some extent by giving a reasonable explanation for every move that you have made. With regard to your current job, it sounds to me like you have two very good reasons for leaving. It is hard enough to work under a difficult manager without also having to worry about making ends meet.You can be honest with prospective employers about your need for a more attractive compensation package, but you should hold your tongue about the shortcomings of your supervisor. During the interview process, provide references from past bosses and friendly mentors or coworkers in your current organization. Because of the obvious potential for awkwardness, most employers are willing to wait to contact an applicant's current supervisor until after they have made a contingent offer. At that point, you would need to break the news to your supervisor, request that he or she support you with a positive reference and hope for the best.1. A "job hopper"A. means a person who often changes jobsB. means a person who seeks lucrative opportunitiesC. is a difficult personD. is a person that the boss does not like2.Whether a person can be officially anointed a "job hopper" depends onA. how long he stays in his jobsB. the conventions of the profession or industryC. the manager and coworkersD. the time of his stay and the conventionally reasonable time for the job3. When you want to leave the current job, you may do the following EXCEPTA. giving a reasonable explanationB. leaving on positive termsC. leaving without any attention of othersD. overcoming the "job hopper" label4. During the interview process,A. you can be honest with prospective employers in all aspectsB. you should tell the shortcomings of your supervisorC. you may provide references from past bosses and friendly mentors or coworkers in your current organizationD. you should not answer difficult questions5. Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the passage？A. The "job hopper" label is a negative thing in general.B. People should make great efforts to find the ideal job.C. It is important to get support from past bosses and friendly mentors or coworkers.D. It is sensible to give a reasonable explanation for every move that you have made.Unit FourPassage 1Do you often suffer from strange symptoms after eating certain types of foods? Do you get itchy, break out in hives(荨麻疹), swell up or actually vomit? You could be suffering from a common food allergy（过敏）.It’s estimated that o ver 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Most allergic reactions are mild, but around 30,000 visits to the emergency room are reported each year because of the reactions. As many as 200 deaths each year are attributed to（归咎于）food allergies.Studies report up to 8 percent of children have an allergy to some type of food. The numbers are slightly smaller for adults, only around 4 percent.Many children will outgrow their food allergies. But some will carry these allergies into adulthood and suffer from them their entire lives.Eating prepackaged foods, out in restaurants or even friends homes can cause problems. It’s often hard to tell wh at’s added to the foods we eat.You hate to ask the cook “what’s in this?”, but sometimes you just have to. Especially when asking can mean the difference between an enjoyable meal and a trip to the emergency room.With the increased cases of peanut allergies, most packaged foods have started including on the label the use of peanut oils and even if the processing of nuts is handled in the same factory.There’s no cure for fo od allergies. So the only thing you can do is avoid the foods that cause the reactions you can’t deal with.1.Why do people eat prepackaged foods？A. Because children like prepackaged food more than adults.B. Because cooks in restaurants like to use peanut.C. Because it“s often hard to tell what“s added to the foods.D. Not mentioned.2. The only thing people can do with food allergy isA. to avoid the foods that cause the reactions people can“t deal withB. to go to emergency room immediatelyC. to just relax because most allergic reactions are mildD. to ask the cook in the restaurant "what“s in this？"3. The phrase "break out in hives" in the first paragraph meansA. dizzyB. high blood pressureC. high feverD. skin eruption4. Which of the following statements is incorrect？A. A lot of Americans suffer from food allergiesB. 200 deaths each year are attributed to food allergiesC. There“s cure for food allergies.D. Most packaged foods have started including on the label the use of peanut oils.5. The number for adults who have an allergy to some type of food isA. 8 percentB. 10 percentC. 12 percentD. not mentioned Passage 2How do you deal with the infinite stresses of life？One way to approach this subject so that you don“t suffer from anxiety panic attacks in the future is by taking a deep breath every once in a while. Naturally this is somewhat of a metaphor(象征), However, there is much to be said about stopping to take a break and just clear your mind. If you are one of the millions of individuals that routinely have to grapple with(努力解决) anxiety panic attacks and other stress-related issues , then it“s prudent(审慎的) to acquire assistance from a professional. There are a few different ways to approach this topic/burden. Maybe you“d feel comfortable seeing a psychiatrist. He/she has the training and knowledge to help you deal with anxiety panic attacks. The key is pinpointing a great doctor who can truly assist you in remedying your dilemma (困境). Start by seeking a professional on the web. There are likely a few located in your area. A second route is physical and mental healing through massage therapy and acupuncture(针刺疗法). This can also assist with anxiety panic attacks. The key is releasing much of the stress and angst (焦虑) from your body and mind, hence allowing you to relax.Most businesses and professionals regarding anxiety panic attacks can be located online in this day and age. Therefore it“s wise to access the web and see which ones you can find in your town or city. Call several to inquire about rates, which are often not mentioned on the websites. It“s high time you got your stress levels and anxiety issues in order to improve your overall health and happiness.1. Which of the following can be used to deal with stresses of life ?A. Take a deep breath every once in a while.B. Stop to take a break and just clear your mind.C. Both A and BD. Not mentioned.2. A psychiatrist is a personA. who studies and treats the mental diseaseB. who researches the mental diseaseC. who can recommend a great doctor to youD. who can help you deal with pain3. The best title for the passage isA. Life and StressB. Massage TherapyC. Health and HappinessD. Anxiety Panic Attacks4. Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the passage?A. Millions of people have been suffering from anxiety panic attacks.B. The anxiety mainly root in stresses of life.C. Massage therapy can also assist with anxiety panic attacks.D. Few people choose to see a psychiatrist.5. For stresses of life, the author advocates all of the following EXCEPTA. Acquire assistance from a professional when suffering from anxiety.B. Find a great doctor who can truly assist you in remedying your dilemma.C. Seek a professional on the webD. Keep it in secret and only share with your families.Unit FivePassage 1There are two basic ways to see growth：one as a product, the other as a process．People have generally viewed personal growth as an external(外在的)result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language－all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have, and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept．In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a will to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail”at first．How we see our ability to grow? Do we see ourselves as quick and curious?If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe．Do we think we’re slow toadapt to change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．The feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.1. A person is generally believed to achieve personal growth whenA. he has given up his smoking habitB. he has made great efforts in his workC. he is keen on learning anything newD. he has tried to determine where he is on his journey2. In the author“s eyes, one who views personal growth as a process wouldA. succeed in climbing up the social ladderB. judge his ability to grow from his own achievementsC. face difficulties and take up challengesD. aim high and reach his goal each timeWhen the author says "a new way of being" (Para. 3) he is referring toA. a new approach to experiencing the worldB. a new way of taking risksC. a new method of perceiving ourselvesD. a new system of adapting to change4. For personal growth, the author advocates all of the following exceptA. curiosity about more chancesB. promptress in self-adaptationC. open-mindedness to new experiencesD. Avoidance of internal fears and doubts5. Which of the following statements is NOT correct according to the author？A. The process of personal growth is more difficult to determine.B. People need to summon up courage to take risks in order to grow.C. The feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are avoidable and unnecessary.D. Excessive protection of ourselves is an obstacle to growth.Passage 2Maybe you“ve heard of using self-hypnosis (催眠) for weight loss. But are you the kind of person who“s truly able to pursue self-hypnosis for weight loss？Here“s a basic fact；anyone can use self-hypnosis for weight loss. Anyone. If you“re dedicated to conqueri ng your weight, that“s all you need.Of course, there are some steps to follow. All it takes is your commitment(承诺) to intelligently apply the formula and see it through until you reap positive results.Self-hypnosis material usually comes in the form of a CD with prerecorded hypnosis scripts. If you want to use self-hypnosis for weight loss, get your hands on a self-hypnosis-for-weight-loss CD that focuses fully on weight problems and eating issues, etc.The scripts recorded on a self-hypnosis-for-weight-loss CD will usually focus and revolve around one thing: controlling your desires, whether they are to eat healthy meals, or to exercise more, or to ignore fast-food chains. The issue, after all, is your desire, the main factor that drives you to do things.You can buy all the healthy food in the world and set up a gym in your garage but if you don't control your desires, there's nothing to stop you from picking up a chocolate bar on the way home from work, or opting to watch TV rather than lift weights for a few hours.Hence the focus on desire and using self-hypnosis in combating the thoughts that drive your desire.Self-hypnosis for weight loss is a great way to bring those desires under control.A typical CD will help you relax and bring into focus your eating habits.Self-hypnosis scripts will help you realize what you must do to rise above your desires and make it through. When no one else will encourage you and you can't find enough resolve within yourself to conquer your weight problems, self hypnosis for weight loss can make all the difference in the world. You have nothing to lose, except your weight, if you try this.1.Which kind of person is able to pursue self-hypnosis for weight loss？A. Single young man.B. Businessman.C. Athlete.。
5A 第15周周末阅读Class ______ Name ______ Number______Reading 1:We drink water when we are thirsty。
We should drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of clean water daily。
We need water to wash clothes。
We need water to mop the floor, clean utensils (餐具）and so on。
We need water to bathe. We need water to cook our food。
We go boating and swimming in rivers and lakes。
Water is needed for putting out fires. Water is one of the modes of transport。
Water is also used to produce electricity.Animals also cannot live without water. Almost all animals drink water. They also take a bath in rivers, ponds or lakes。
Plants also need water to keep alive。
Plants need water to germinate(发芽）and grow. They use water to prepare their food. Farmers need water to irrigate（灌溉）their crops。
1）Can we live without water?___________________________2）How much water should we drink every day？___________________3）Write two uses of water.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4）Why do animals need water? ________________________________________5) Why do plants need water？___________________________________________Reading 2: SeahorseWhat is called a horse but not a horse？Seahorses.They live in the warm water in the sea。
大学英语A5一、阅读理解1、 A good teacher means many things to many people. In my own experience, I think that the people I respect the most and think about the most are those who demand the most discipline from their students.I think of one teacher in particular that I had in high school. I think she was a good teacher because she was a very strict person. I remember very vividly a sign over her classroom door. It was a simple sign that said: "laboratory--in this room the first five letters of the word are emphasized, not the last seven." In other words, I guess, labor for her was more important than oratory, which means making speeches.She always prepared for her lectures and work for the day, and she demanded that her students do the same. We got lots of homework from her. One time when she had broken her arm, everybody in the class thought that maybe the homework load would be reduced, but it continued just the same. Since she couldn't write, she stamped her name at the bottom of the papers to show that she had read them.I think sometimes teachers who demand the most are perhaps liked by students the least. But as time goes by, this discipline really seems to benefit the students.(1)、What is the main idea of this passage?A：A good teacher should be intelligent.B：A good teacher should be honest.C：A good teacher should be strict.D：A good teacher should be helpful.答案：C(2)、The teacher put up the sign over her classroom door ________.A：to inform her students of the laboratory rulesB：to tell her students that they should study hardC：to remind her students that she was strictD：to show her students how to work in a laboratory答案：B(3)、What does the word "oratory" in the second paragraph mean?A：The art of making experiments.B：The way of guessing the meaning of letters.C：The sign of emphasis.D：The art of delivering speeches.答案：D(4)、What did the students expect to have when their teacher had broken her arm?A：No class.B：No homework.C：Fewer written exercises.D：Fewer reading passages.答案：C(5)、It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks _______.A：discipline is of no use if it is too strictB：students will benefit much from discipline in the long runC：students suffer a lot under a strict teacherD：discipline will limit students' imagination答案： B2、A report consistently brought back by visitors to the US is how friendly, courteous and helpful most Americans were to them. To be fair, this observation is also frequently made of Canada and Canadians, and should best be considered North American. There are, of course, exceptions. Small-minded officials, rude waiters, and ill-mannered taxi drivers are hardly unknown in the US. Yet it is an observation made so frequently that it deserves comment. For a long period of time and in many parts of the country, a traveler was a welcome break in an otherwise dull existence.Dullness and loneliness were common problems of the families who generally lived distant from one another. Strangers and travelers were welcome sources of diversion, and brought news of the outside world. The harsh realities of the frontier also shaped this tradition of hospitality.Someone traveling alone, if hungry, injured, or ill, often had nowhere to turn except to the nearest cabin or settlement. It was not a matter of choice for the traveler or merely a charitable impulse on the part of the settlers. It reflected the harshness of daily life: if you didn't take in the stranger and take care of him, there was no one else who would. And someday, remember, you might be in the same situation. Today there are many charitable organizations which specialize in helping the weary traveler. Yet, the old tradition of hospitality to strangers is still very strong in the US, especially in the smaller cities and towns away from the busy tourist trails. "I was just traveling through, got talking with this American, and pretty soon he invited me home for dinner - amazing." Such observations reported by visitors to the US are not uncommon, but are not always understood properly.The casual friendliness of many Americans should be interpreted neither as superficial nor as artificial, but as the result of a historically developed cultural tradition. As is true of any developed society, in America a complex set of cultural signals, assumptions, and conventions underlies all social interrelationships. And, of course, speaking a language does not necessarily mean that someoneunderstands social and cultural patterns. Visitors who fail to "translate" cultural meanings properly often draw wrong conclusions. For example, when an American uses the word "friend", the cultural implications of the word may be quite different from those it has in the visitor's language and culture. It takes more than a brief encounter on a bus to distinguish between courteous convention and individual interest. Yet, being friendly is a virtue that many Americans value highly and expect from both neighbors and strangers.(1)、In the eyes of visitors from the outside world, ___________.A：rude taxi drivers are rarely seen in the USB：small-minded officials deserve a serious commentC：Canadians are not so friendly as their neighborsD：most Americans are ready to offer help答案：D(2)、It could be inferred from the last paragraph that ___________.A：culture exercises an influence over social interrelationshipB：courteous convention and individual interest are interrelatedC：various virtues manifest themselves exclusively among friendsD：social interrelationships equal the complex set of cultural conventions答案：A(3)、Families in frontier settlements used to entertain strangers ___________.A：to improve their hard lifeB：in view of their long-distance travelC：to add some flavor to their own daily lifeD：out of a charitable impulse答案：C(4)、The tradition of hospitality to strangers ___________.A：tends to be superficial and artificialB：is generally well kept up in the United StatesC：is always understood properlyD：has something to do with the busy tourist trails答案：B(5)、What's the author's attitudes toward the American's friendliness?A：FavorableB：UnfavorableC：IndifferentD：Neutral答案：A二、词汇与语法1、I brought this fifteenth-century watch at a quite _______ price.A：cheapB：expensiveC：costlyD：reasonable答案：D2、He had a ________ escape from the gas explosion.A：slightB：smallC：thinD：narrow答案：D3、He offered to _______ her a hand as the suitcase was too heavy for her to carry. A：helpB：showC：lendD：borrow答案：C4、The car ____halfway for no reason.A：broke offB：broke downC：broke upD：broke out答案：B5、Bill always does _______ he pleases, without regard to the feelings of others. A：howeverB：thatC：whateverD：which答案：C6、It is generally considered unwise to give a child _______ he or she wants.A：howeverB：whateverC：whicheverD：whenever答案：B7、You have only 1000 words in which to ______ his speech.A：amount toB：sum upC：lead toD：take up答案：B8、I wish he would ________ from scattering his ash all over the carpet.A：refrainB：preventC：shelterD：protect答案：A9、For most people, it takes _______ effort to memorize a long poem.A：to considerB：consideringC：considerableD：considerate答案：C10、This book discusses the most recent events of space travel, it certainly is ____.A：up to nowB：up to this momentC：up to this pointD：up to date答案： D三、完型填空When do people decide whether or not they want to become friends? During their first four minutes together, according to a book 1 Dr. Leomard Zuninn. In his book, Contact: The First Four Minutes, he offers this advice to anyone 2 in starting new friendships: "Every time you meet someone in a social 3 , give him your undivided attention for four minutes. A lot of people's lives 4 change if you did just that."You may have noticed that the 5 person does not give his undivided attention to someone he has just met. He keeps looking over the other person's shoulder, as if 6 to find someone moreinteresting in another part of the room. If 7 has ever done this to you, you probably did not like him very much.When we are introduced to new people, the author suggested, we 8 try to appear friendly and 9 . In general, he says, "People like people who like 10 ."(1)、A：forB：ofC：byD：through答案：C(2)、A：interestedB：interestingC：interestD：interests答案：A(3)、A：occasionB：situationC：positionD：chance答案：B(4)、A：willB：are going toC：shouldD：would答案：D(5)、A：eachB：averageC：everyD：one答案：B(6)、A：hopingB：hopesC：hopeD：hopeful答案：A(7)、A：everyoneB：anyoneC：someD：any答案：B(8)、A：wouldB：ought toC：shouldD：will答案：C(9)、A：self-confidentB：self-confidenceC：self-confidentlyD：self-confide答案：A(10)、A：themB：the selfC：themselvesD：theirs答案：C四、汉译英(1)、教育将给你提供更多就业机会。
