1、read the following 3 passages, and choose the right thesis for each passage: passage 1: tv is our favorite way of relaxing. after a stressful day it’s restful to just put our feet up and enjoy a favorite program. and, of course, tv is entertainment for all ages. movies, video games, and special cable offerings, as well as regular network programming, provide a choice of amusements for the whole family. tv is also deservedly popular for being informative. when history is being made—for example, during the terrorist attack on september 11, 2001—we are often there, thanks to tv. perhaps the most important benefit of television’s nature programs, it teaches in a colorful and interesting fashion. a、tv is beneficial for our life b、tv is stressful for our life c、tv is relaxed d、tv is entertaining
2、passage 2: lower-class criminals are more likely to be caught than wealthy criminals. and once caught, they are less likely to be able to afford highly skilled legal representation. when they appear in court, their life history—which often includes quitting school, unemployment, divorce, and an apparent lack of responsibility when judged by middle-class standards—may work against them. as a result, lower-income criminals are likely to receive heavier penalties than higher-income criminals for the same crime. and because they often cannot afford bail, lower-income criminals often have to wait for trial in jail cells rather than in the comfort of their own homes. a、lower-class criminals are more popular than higher-class criminals b、lower-class criminals tend to suffering more than higher-class criminals c、lower-class criminals are more likely to be caught than higher-class criminals d、lower-class criminals are more likely to stay at home for their trails
3、passage 3: if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, don’t have an alcoholic drink before bedtime. while alcohol can certainly knock you out, it also damages the quality of sleep you’ll get. that’s because chemically interferes with dreaming, an important part of restful sleep. also, avoid beverages and foods that contain caffeine, such as coffee, most teas, colas, and chocolate. caffeine can stimulate you, making sleep difficult or impossible. a better before-bed choice is a milk, which contains a mild, sleep-inducing type of protein. another piece of good advice is to exercise during the day; this can leave you tuckered out enough at night to fall promptly and soundly asleep. but do avoid exercise right before bedtime, as its immediate effects are more stimulating than relaxing. last, try to get up at about the same time every day; this practice will help your body establish a solid sleep and wake cycle. varying your hours too much an confuse your body’s “inner clock.” a、people have trouble getting a good night’s sleep b、having an alcoholic drink before bedtime helps sleep c、there are several ways to get a good night’s sleep d、the better milk you choose, the better your sleep will be
4、read the following passages, and choose the best answer by making inferences. in sweden dog owners must pay for any damage their dog does. a swedish kennel club official explains what this means; if your dog runs out on the road and gets hit by a passing car， you, as the owner, have to pay for any damage done to the car, even if your dog has been killed in the accident. from the text it can be inferred that in sweden ____ . a、dogs are welcome in public places b、keeping dogs means asking for trouble c、many car accidents are caused by dogs d、people care much about dogs
5、david tebbutt is the founder of computer town uk. although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, david does not see it that way. he says that computer town uk was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them “people –literate”...people don't have to learn computer terms, but the experts have to explain in plain language. the computers are becoming “people- liberate”. we can infer from the text that "computer-literate" means _____ . a、being able to afford a computer b、being able to write computer programs c、working with the computer and finding out its value d、understanding the computer and knowing how to use it
6、3.it doesn't surprise us to hear of a 29-year-old university president or a 35-year-old grandmother, or a 70-year-old man who has become a father for the first time. public ideas are changing. if a 25-year-old man becomes general manager of a big firm, the writer of the text would most probably consider it ____ . a、normal b、wonderful c、unbelievable d、unreasonable
7、robert friedlander, an american, arrived in xi'an on his bicycle trip across asia which started last december in new delhi, india. when he was 11, he read the book marco polo and made up his mind to visit the silk road. now, after 44 years, he was on the silk road in xi'an and his early dreams were coming true. robert friedlander's next destinations were lanzhou, dunhuang, urumqi, etc. he will complete his trip in pakistan. friedlander can be said to be _____ . a. b. c. d. a、clever b、friendly c、hardworking d、strong-minded
assignment
1、assignment i. identify the figures (black) and grounds (white) in the following image expressions by choosing from (a), (b), (c), or (d): 1. image 1 (a) a man (figure) and his saxophone (ground); (b) a man blowing the saxophone (figure) and a face (ground); (c) a face (figure) and a man blowing the saxophone (ground); (d) a saxophone (figure) and a man (ground). 2. image 2 (a) a vase in dark grey (figure) and a striped vase (ground); (b) a striped vase (figure) and a vase in dark grey; (c) a boy (figure) and two vases (ground); (d) two vases (ground) and a boy (ground). 3. image 3 (a) two cups (figure) and two faces with speaking bubbles (ground); (b) two faces with speaking bubbles (figure) and two cups (ground); (c) two cups (figure) and two faces (ground); (d) a black cup (figure) and white cup (ground) 4. image 4 (a) a boy (figure) and a girl (ground); (b) a pigeon (figure and two children (ground); (c) two children (figure) and a pigeon (ground); (d) two children (figure) and letters (ground).
2、ii. identify figure and ground in the following expressions from (a), (b), (c), and (d): 1. school years in her diary: (a) school years (figure) and her diary (ground); (b) school (figure) and years in her diary (ground); (c) her diary (figure) and school years (ground); (d) years in her diary (figure) and school years (ground). 2. the bike is near the house. (a) the bike and the house (figures) and near (ground); (b) the bike (figure) and the house (ground); (c) the house (figure) and the bike (ground); (d) the bike near the house (figure) and is (ground). 3. he dreamt while he slept. (a) dream (figure) and sleep (ground); (b) sleep (figure) and (dream (ground); (c) he (figure) and dream and sleep (ground); (d) he dreamt (figure) and while he slept (ground). 4. sad news on their lips. (a) sad news (ground) and lips (ground); (b) lips (figure) and sad news (ground); (c) sad news (figure) and on his lips (ground); (d) his lips (ground) and about the sad news (ground).
3、iii. read the short passages below and answer the questions on the basis of what is stated orimplied in the passages. 1. did you ever hear a strange sound coming from the wall? did it sound like a clock? if so, it may have been made by a beetle. long ago people thought the ticking meant that someone was about to die. thus the beetle is called "the deathwatch beetle." it can be inferred from the text that the sound of this beetle ________. a. pleased people. b. surprised people. c. frightened people. d. excited people. 2. it is fun to turn over a big rock on the beach. make sure you turn the rock back to the position it was in after you moved it. if you don’t turn it back over, all the sea animals under it or clinging to the underside will die. the passage implies that rocks ________. a. hurt sea animals b. protect sea animals c. won’t be found on beaches d. can’t be found on beaches 3. “have you ever been out on a boat and felt it lifted up by a wave? or have you jumped in the water and felt the rush of energy as waves came over you?” asked jamie taylor of the wave energy group at the university of edinburgh. “there is certainly a lot of energy in waves,” he said. the writer uses the two questions at the beginning of the passage to ______. a. test the readers’ knowledge about waves b. draw the readers’ attention to the topic c. show jamie taylor’s importance d. invite the readers to answer the
第六单元
quiz
1、i. the following passage is about how to read critically, read carefully and decide which sentence would best complete the passage logically if inserted in the corresponding blanks. critical reading critical reading applies to non-fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. critical reading is active reading. it involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. __1__ here are the things you should do to be a critical reader. consider the context of what is written. you may he reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural context than yours. or, you may he reading something written some time ago in a different time context than yours. __2__ question assertions made by the author. don’t accept what is written at face value. __3__ look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support. also, look to see if the author has integrated the work of authorities. compare what is written with other written work on the subject. look to see that what is written is consistent with what others have written about the subject.__4__ analyze assumptions made by the author. assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. in many cases, the author’s assumptions are not directly stated. __5__ once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid. __6__. in doing this, be certain that the sources are credible. for example, einstein is a credible source if the author is writing about landmark achievements in physics. also be certain that the sources are relevant. einstein is not a relevant source when the subject is poetry. finally, if the author is writing about a subject in its current state, be sure that the sources are current. for example, studies done by einstein in the early 20th century may not be appropriate if the writer is discussing the current state of knowledge in physics. identify any possible author bias. a written discussion of american politics will likely look considerably different depending on whether the writer is a democrat or a republican. what is written may very well reflect a biased position. you need to take this possible bias into account when reading what the author has written. that is, take what is written with "a grain of salt." a. this means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions. b. before accepting what is written, be certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made. c. critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying. d. in either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and attitudes and those represented by the author. e. if there are inconsistencies, carefully evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies. f. evaluate the sources the author uses. a、1.b 2. d 3.c 4.e 5.a 6.f b、1.c 2. d 3.b 4.e 5.a 6.f c、1.c 2. a 3.b 4.e 5.d 6.f d、1.c 2. d 3.f 4.e 5.a 6.b
2、i. read the following 6 short passages, and do the true and false based on each passage. 1. physical proximity is important mainly in relation to intimacy and dominance. the normal degree of proximity varies between cultures and every species of animal has its characteristic social distance. 2. orientation signals interpersonal attitudes. if person a is sitting at a table, b can sit in several different places. if he is told that the situation is cooperative he will probably sit at next to a; if he is told he is to compete, negotiate, sell something or interview a, he will sit opposite a; if he is told to have a discussion or conversation he usually chooses across the corner 3. head-nods are a rather special kind of gesture, and have two distinctive roles. they act as reinforcers, i.e. they reward and encourage what has gone before, and can be used to make another talk more, for example. 4. appearance. many aspects of personal appearance are under voluntary control, and a great deal of effort is put into controlling them - clothes, hair and skin; other aspects can be modified to some extent by clothes and plastic surgery. 5. non-linguistic aspects of speech. the same words may be said in quite different ways, conveying different emotional expressions, and even different meanings, as when “yes” is used as a polite way of saying “no”. (from a book by michael argyle titled the psychology of interpersonal behaviour. it was published in london by pelican in 1967 and this extract was from pages 36-37.) 1. ____ physical proximity is important mainly in relation to intimacy and dominance.
4、3.____ head-nods indicate refusing what has gone before.
5、4. ____ many aspects of personal appearance are under involuntary control.
6、5.____ the same words may be said in quite different ways, conveying different emotional expressions.
assignment
1、i. analyze the claims below and judge whether they are reliable or not with letter y (yes) and n(no) ? 1. analyzing is the process of breaking language down and exploring its component parts in order to make sure whether the assumptions or claims are true or not and gain a better understanding of it.（ ） 2. men are more innovative, accepting language change more readily than women. （ ） 3. men ignore the topics that women initiate in conversation. （ ） 4. men do not give verbal recognition of the contributions women make to conversation. （ ）
2、ii. read the following 6 short passages, and do the true (t) and false (f) based on each passage. 1. bodily contact is of interest since it is the most primitive kind of social act, and is found in all animals. in addition to aggressive and sexual contacts there are various methods of influence, as when others are pushed, pulled or led. there are symbolic contacts, such as patting on the back, and-the various ways of shaking hands. 2. bodily posture is another signal which is largely involuntary, but which can communicate important social signals. there are distinctive “superior” (or dominant) and “inferior” (or sub. missive) postures. 3. gestures are movements of hands, feet or other parts of the body. some are intended to communicate definite messages; others are involuntary social cues which may or may not be correctly interpreted by others. 4. head-nods are a rather special kind of gesture, and have two distinctive roles. they act as reinforcers, i.e. they reward and encourage what has gone before, and can be used to make another talk more, for example. 5. facial expression can be reduced to changes in eyes, brows, mouth, and so on. the face is an area which is used by animals to communicate emotions and attitudes to others; for humans it does not work so well since we control our facial expression, and may smile sweetly while seething within. (from a book by michael argyle titled the psychology of interpersonal behaviour. it was published in london by pelican in 1967 and this extract was from pages 36-37.) 1. ____ symbolic contacts include patting on the back and shaking hands. 2. ____ bodily posture is largely voluntary. 3. ____ gestures are movements of the face. 4. ____ head-nods indicate rewarding and encouraging what has gone before. 5. ____ facial expression are movements of hands, feet or other parts of the body. keys:
第七单元
quiz
1、which of the following is not an evaluation? a. picasso’s paintings are too abstract for me to understand ! b. i have been expecting this movie for a long time because it is adapted from one of my favorite novels. c. your writing is quite neat and eloquent. d. her speech is in some way vague and confusing. a、a b、b c、c d、d
2、judge the following statement as right or wrong. in our society, gender inequality makes itself manifest in the field of addressing. for instance, while “female writer” and “girl driver” are always used, “male writer” and “men driver” are never heard.
3、which of the following statements are true (t), and which are false (f). 1. rumors are believable because ‘where there is no fire, there is smoke’. [t/f]
4、2. paparazzi are believable because digging the truth is their sole pursuit. [t/f]
5、3.gossips are not confirmed as being true. [t/f]
6、4.it is possible that some scientific facts prove wrong later by scientists. [t/f]
7、5. what scientists said is irrefragable. [t/f]
8、6. scientific conclusions are always open to revision. [t/f]
9、7. humans are affected by the position of celestial bodies. [t/f]
10、8.it is not sensible to doubt what a good friend tells. [t/f]
11、9. science is a constantly changing endeavor. [t/f]
12、10. seeing is believing. [t/f]
assignment
1、i. which of the following statements are ture (t), and which are false (f)? 1. pseudoscientific ideas are not tested, or are not testable. [t/f] 2. aliens have visited the earth in the past and influenced our civilization. [t/f] 3. science ideas are open to tests, and are testable. [t/f] 4. science is based on facts and observations. [t/f] 5. crop circles are believed made by aliens. [t/f] 6. a rock formation on mars that resembles a face is believed to be evidence of life. [t/f] 7. the earth is not a perfect sphere in shape. [t/f] 8. pseudoscientific ideas are basis on which science develops. [t/f] 9. the great wall of china is the only man-made object that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. [t/f] 10. science fiction does not belong to pseudoscience. [t/f] 1-5:????? 6-10:?????
2、in module 14, evaluating the text is achieved by presenting __________. a. only one question related to the text b. several separated questions realted to the text c. questions unrelated to the text d. seven progressive critical questions related to the text
3、picasso and his paintings can be evaluated as follows: _______________ （多选题） a. picasso is one of the representatives of realism in western art history. b. picasso is famous for his cubist painting. c. picasso’s painting is abstract for us to understand. d. picasso’s paintings are unacceptable by the art circle. e. picasso and his paintings are quite influential and well-accepted.
4、judge the following statement as right or wrong: in the article marked women, unmarked men, the writer is “labeled” as a feminist because she always defends women against men in her works.
第八单元
quiz
1、reading comprehension: i americans generally consider themselves to be frank, open, and direct in their dealings with other people. in their daily conversation, they may chat with each other in a more direct way. “let’s lay our cards on the table,” they say. or, “let’s stop playing games and get to the point.” unlike statements from other nations, these and many other phrases show the americans’ idea that people should clearly state what they think about and what they want. americans tend to believe that disagreements are best settled by means of long discussions among the people involved. if i dislike something you are doing, i should tell you about it directly so you will know, clearly and from me personally, how i feel about it. they do not prefer to hide their feelings, which may make themselves uneasy. for them, bringing in other people to solve the problem is regarded as somewhat strange. and the former will be looked upon as one who is not brave enough to speak directly to someone else. americans will often speak openly and directly to others about things they dislike. they will try to do so in a manner they call “constructive”, that is, a manner which the other person will not find offensive or unacceptable. if they do not speak openly about what is in their minds, they will often express their meanings in nonverbal ways (without words, but through facial expressions, body positions, and gestures). they believe it is also a good way to show their feelings. americans are not taught, as people in many asian countries are, that they should hide their feelings. their words, the tone of their voices, or their facial expressions will usually reveal when they are feeling angry, unhappy, confused, or happy and satisfied. 1. according to the passage, ______________. a、americans don’t state clearly what they think and want b、americans use body language to defend other people c、americans seldom speak openly d、americans state clearly what they want
2、2.the statement “let’s lay our cards on the table” (line 3, para. 1) is to show that ___________ a、americans like playing cards b、americans are direct in expressing themselves c、americans lay the cards down on the table and play d、playing cards is a way to show that americans are frank
3、3. the meaning of the phrase “constructive manner” (line 2, para. 3) is ______________. a、an acceptable way to deal with others b、an unacceptable way to deal with others c、an offensive way to deal with others d、a way that the others will find it strange
4、4. which of the following is not a “nonverbal way” ? a、sadness on one’s face. b、the word “good”. c、the gesture “v”. d、body language.
5、5.what is the best title for the passage? a、americans are very direct in dealing with others b、americans are free people c、americans are easy-going d、americans welcome people from other lands.
6、a young man named john received a parrot (鹦鹉) as a gift. the parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. every word out of this bird’s mouth was rude. john tried every method to change the bird’s attitude by constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, and anything he could think of to set a good example. nothing worked. finally, john got fed up and he shouted at the parrot. and the bird shouted back. john shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder. finally, in a moment of desperation, john put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. for a few minutes, john heard the bird scream and kick. then suddenly there was silence. not a sound for over a minute. fearing he’s hurt the bird, john quickly opened the door to the freezer. the parrot calmly stepped out and said, “i believe i may have offended you with my rude language and actions. i am truly sorry, and i will do everything i can to correct my poor behavior.” john was greatly surprised at the bird’s change of attitude. as he was about to ask the parrot what had caused such a sudden change in his behavior, the bird continued, “may i ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?” 6. what was true of the parrot in the beginning a、he was named john. b、he received a gift from the young man. c、he used rude language. d、he talked politely.
7、7.what method john tried worked with (对……有效) the parrot? a、he taught the bird polite language. b、he played soft music. c、he shouted at the parrot. d、none of the above.
8、8. what was the parrot’s response when john shook him? a、he became politer. b、he got even ruder. c、he remained the same. d、he laughed and ignored him.
9、9.why did john get the parrot out of the freezer? a、he was pleased that the parrot begged for mercy. b、the parrot changed his behavior all of a sudden. c、he was afraid the parrot might die. d、the parrot screamed terribly.
10、10. what question did john want to ask the parrot? a、why did he change for the better? b、why did he change for the worse? c、what did he see in the freezer? d、did he feel cold in the freezer?
assignment
1、i. according to the title “modern dentists: how can they help you?”, what kind of text is it? a. fiction. b. report. c. magazine / newspaper article.
2、ii. it was michael’s first day at school. he was sitting at his desk waiting for the rest of his classmates to arrive. he was looking forward to making new friends. he liked art, math and going to recess. still, he was nervous. he didn’t know anyone at his new school and was worried that he wouldn't make any friends. what if his classmates didn’t like him? just then, michael heard laughter. a boy called out, "michael, are you there? we want to meet our new classmate.” according to the story what do you predict will happen next? a. michael will begin to cry, because he misses his mother. b. michael’s new classmates will make him feel very welcome. c. michael will want to play football. d. michael will draw a picture for his new teacher.
english critical reading course exam
英语泛读测试1
1、choose the best answer for the following questions (12 points) the purpose of this course is __________. a、to confine students to the textbooks b、to encourage passive learning c、to understand the reading at superficial level d、to increase students’ knowledge of critical reading and critical thinking
2、the features of critical reading include_________. a、passive, reactive b、passive, gullible c、purposeful, active d、passive, just the facts
3、which of the following is not a thesis statement? a、listening to mozart’s music has no effect on human memory. b、the universities are expanding the enrolment this year. c、media violence exerts negative influence on children. d、bike-sharing is an effective way for environmental protection.
4、which of the following sentences does not bear logical fallacy (逻辑谬误)? a、don’t take susan on a picnic. every time i go somewhere with her, it rains! b、we should not allow girls from that part of town into our club. i once knew a girl from there and she was a thief! c、people are allowed to drink in restaurants, so they should be allowed to smoke in restaurants as well. d、mike is not smart, but it doesn’t mean he may not succeed in the future. being successful depends on many factors, not only intelligence.
5、which of the following are not comparing and contrasting? a、men and women b、tea and coffee c、computer and medicine d、black and white
6、which of the following is not an evaluation? a、picasso’s paintings is too abstract for me to understand! b、i have been expecting this movie for a long time because it is adapted from one of my favorite novels. c、your writing is quite neat and eloquent. d、her speech is in some way vague and confusing.
7、reading comprehension. (52 points) text i wedding ceremonies in the united states vary as much as the people do. but many weddings, no matter where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs. for instance, the bride and bridegroom often exchange rings at the ceremony. the rings are usually worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, and are exchanged in the middle of the ceremony. today, the rings show the couple’s love for one another. after the ceremony, the couple is often showered with handfuls of uncooked rice by friends and family. rice, as we know, shows productivity and harvest. and then, there is often a party, where the food is so plentiful that it almost takes the attention away from the people. soon the bride stands in the center of the room, often on a chair, and throws her flowers to the unmarried women at the party. tradition says that whoever catches the flowers will be the next bride. some women eagerly try to catch the flower; others shy away. and then it is time for the bride and the groom to set off the tradition of a honeymoon, a trip after wedding. the trip nowadays varies greatly by wealth, time and preference. sometimes the couple will spend a single night at a nearby hotel; or they may spend two weeks at a faraway foreign city as well. 1. according to the passage, ___________. a、american wedding ceremonies are somewhat traditional b、american wedding ceremonies provide a lot of flowers c、american wedding ceremonies are preferable d、american wedding ceremonies are simple
8、2. the meaning of “no matter where or how they are performed” (line 2, para. 1) is _________. a、the wedding ceremonies may be held everywhere b、the wedding ceremonies may be held at any time c、the wedding ceremonies may be held in different ways and places d、the wedding ceremonies may be held in any way
9、3. the word “showered” (line 1, para 2) means ________. a、dressed b、covered c、provided d、touched
10、4. from the passage, we can conclude that _________. a、american couples hold traditional wedding ceremonies b、american couples hold fashionable wedding ceremonies c、american couples go on expensive honeymoon trips d、american couples exchange rings after the honeymoon
11、5. what is the best title for this passage? a、weddings flowers. b、wedding ceremonies. c、weddings rings. d、wedding travels.
12、text ii americans generally consider themselves to be frank, open, and direct in their dealings with other people. in their daily conversation, they may chat with each other in a more direct way. “let’s lay our cards on the table,” they say. or, “let’s stop playing games and get to the point.” unlike statements from other nations, these and many other phrases show the americans’ idea that people should clearly state what they think about and what they want. americans tend to believe that disagreements are best settled by means of long discussions among the people involved. if i dislike something you are doing, i should tell you about it directly so you will know, clearly and from me personally, how i feel about it. they do not prefer to hide their feelings, which may make themselves uneasy. for them, bringing in other people to solve the problem is regarded as somewhat strange. and the former will be looked upon as one who is not brave enough to speak directly to someone else. americans will often speak openly and directly to others about things they dislike. they will try to do so in a manner they call “constructive”, that is, a manner which the other person will not find offensive or unacceptable. if they do not speak openly about what is in their minds, they will often express their meanings in nonverbal ways (without words, but through facial expressions, body positions, and gestures). they believe it is also a good way to show their feelings. americans are not taught, as people in many asian countries are, that they should hide their feelings. their words, the tone of their voices, or their facial expressions will usually reveal when they are feeling angry, unhappy, confused, or happy and satisfied. 6. according to the passage, ______________ a、americans don’t state clearly what they think and want b、americans use body language to defend other people c、americans seldom speak openly d、americans state clearly what they want
13、7.the statement “let’s lay our cards on the table” (line 3, para. 1) is to show that ___________. a、americans like playing cards b、americans are direct in expressing themselves c、americans lay the cards down on the table and play d、playing cards is a way to show that americans are frank
14、8. the meaning of the phrase “constructive manner” (line 2, para. 3) is ___________ a、an acceptable way to deal with others b、an unacceptable way to deal with others c、an offensive way to deal with others d、a way that the others will find it strange
15、9. which of the following is a verbal(语言的)way ? a、sadness on one’s face. b、the word “good”. c、the gesture “v”. d、body language.
16、10. what is the best title for the passage? a、americans are very direct in dealing with others. b、americans are free people. c、americans are easy-going. d、americans welcome people from other lands.
17、text iii scholars and researchers have tried to discover what personality characteristics go along with success in living in another country. although many experiments have been done, the findings have always been unclear or incomplete. it might be a tough question for them, but three characteristics stand out in the scholars’ reports: patience, a sense of humor, and the awareness of being unclear. patience, of course, is the ability to keep calm even when things do not go as one wants them to, or hopes they will, or has ever been sure they will. it is the characteristic that may help one go on with the thing he or she is researching. impatience sometimes brings improvements in relations with other people, but usually it does not. it may put off the thing one is going on. next, a person with a sense of humor is less likely to take things too seriously and more ready to see the humor in her own relations than is a humorless person. this characteristic helps one deal with the problem in his research or study. when one has to be faced with some trouble, a humorous person is more likely to handle it in a more relaxed and correct way. finally, “the awareness of being unclear” is an even more difficult concept than patience or a sense of humor and should be focused on. foreigners often find themselves in situations that are unclear. that is, they do not know what is happening in the situation. perhaps they do not understand the local language well enough, or they do not know how some system or organization works, or they can’t be sure of different people’s roles in what is going on. “it is like i just got here from the moon.” a chinese graduate student who had just arrived in the united states said, “things are just so different here.” 11. the passage mainly tells us ___________. a、that it’s not easy to travel abroad b、that humor is very important in communication c、of some skills in dealing with foreigners d、of three main characteristics useful in communicating with foreigners
18、12. according to the passage, what characteristic should be focused on? a、patience. b、the awareness of being unclear. c、the sense of humor. d、understand from each other.
19、13. “the awareness of being unclear” (line 1, paragraph 4) refers to __________. a、knowing the meaning of an exact situation b、not stating clearly what happens c、realizing the possible misunderstanding in a situation d、being aware of the unclear situation
20、14. according to the writer, the chinese student is __________. a、a hard-working student b、recently back from the moon c、interested in the study of the moon d、not used to the culture in america
21、15. which of the following best sum up the passage? a、it is necessary to learn its language before you go to another country. b、americans are used to the culture of other countries. c、one needs many characteristics to live in another country. d、to live in foreign land one doesn’t have to get fully prepared.
22、text iv the harry potter books rapidly became one of the most in-demand book series among young readers and have earned large sums of money. movies based on the books won several oscar nominations (提名). readers are now keen to know the plot of the next book. harry potter movie fans will get a long-await treat. the movie harry potter and the chamber of secrets is finally about to come out. this time around, harry discovers a frightening secret at hogwarts school. eager readers of the first four harry potter books are also trying to discover a secret, the secret plot of the fifth book—harry potter and the chamber of secrets in the series. because of the long wait since book four, they are guessing many things. some think that professor lupin will die or that harry and his friend ron may be relatives! j. k. rowling herself has only said that book five will be shorter and more frightening then book four. to make sure her readers hear only rumors, she would not reveal much information about it. since the next book does not come out until 2003, for now harry’s secret is safe with her! 16. what is true of the harry potter books? a、they sell well. b、they have won awards. c、readers are eager to know what happens in the next book. d、all of the above.
23、17. how many books of the series appeared before harry potter and the chamber of secret? a、five. b、four. c、three. d、two.
24、18. why are readers guessing wildly about the next book? a、because they have waited eagerly for a long time. b、because professor lupin will die soon. c、because ron is a relative of harry’s. d、because the next book will be better than the previous ones.
25、19. what does the author j. k. rowling say about her new book? a、she says the next book will come out in 2002. b、she refuses to disclose much information about it. c、it will be longer and less frightening. d、the rumors may turn out to be true.
26、20. which of the following should be the best title for the passage? a、the oscar nomination for the harry potter books. b、the secret of the next harry potter book. c、j. k. rowling’s rumors. d、professor lupin’s death.
27、text v a third of britons are overweight, states a report published in january by the royal college of physicians, the result of an 18-month-long story. about 5% of children weigh too much, and are likely to stay that way for life; in the mid-twenties age group the proportion of fat people rises to a third, and of the middle-age population half are overweight. fat people risk severe health problems, says the report, including high blood pressure, breathlessness, and various forms of heart disease. smoking is particularly risky for overweight people. the safest way to lose weight is to eat cereals, bread, fruit and vegetables, and cut down on fatty meats, butter and sweet foods. current diets do far more harm than good; slimming machines that vibrate muscles have not been proved useful; saunas (蒸汽浴) merely remove a little body water, and health harms, says the report, serve as expensive holidays. the report emphasizes that exercise is most important to health. though it doesn’t necessarily reduce weight, it maintains the correct proportion of body fat to body muscle. and it isn’t only for the young. from middle age a minimum of 20 minutes of gentle physical jerks should be practiced three times a week. the report advocates several public health measures to combat the high prevalence of overweight in this country. they include an increase of tax on alcohol to reduce its increasing, and dangerously fattening, consumption; and the provision of more sports facilities by local authorities. britain’s doctors, the report concludes, must learn to be more sympathetic and specific in their advice to the overweight, encouraging a change in eating habits on a long-term basis, and taking into account the many—often complex—reasons why fat people are fat. 21. the passage is mainly about _______. a、why many britons are overweight b、how to avoid getting overweight c、britons’ overweight problem d、the relations between overweight and health
28、22. about 5% of ___________ weigh too much, and of ___________ population half are overweight. a、the middle-age; children b、the middle-age; the mid-twenties age c、children; the middle-age d、children;the mid-twenties age
29、23. the report points out that drinking too much alcohol ________. a、will also cause a person to get overweight b、will cause a person to do less sports c、will make a person forget the fact that he is fat d、will lead a person to bad eating habits
30、24. the report suggests that when treating the overweight, doctors should _______. a、encourage a long-term diet for everyone b、first consider why so many people are overweight c、know that there are complex reasons why a person is fat d、be more considerate and give detailed advice
31、25. what is the percentage of overweight britons? a、two thirds b、a third c、three fifths d、one fourth
32、26. the safest way to lose weight is to _________. a、eat whatever you like b、eat fatty meats, butter and sweet foods c、eat cereals, bread, fruit and vegetables d、eat nothing
33、analyze the claims below and judge whether they are right or wrong. (12 points) people who graduate from college are smarter than people who drop out of high school.( )
34、we should not judge people merely from their appearance.( )
35、when we check some english words we are not sure about, one of the best ways is to look them up in the dictionary.( )
36、girls are always weak in science.( )
37、the following statements are all about big ben. decide which of the following is a f(fact)and which is an o(opinion). （如果是fact直接填写“f”，如果是opinion直接填写“o”，均需大写）(24 points) 1. big ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the palace of westminster in london. ( )
38、2. i’ve heard about big ben ever since i was a kid! i’m eager to visit it someday!( )
39、3. wow! big ben is so elegant and solemn! ( )
40、4. the tower is one of the most prominent symbols of the united kingdom.( )
41、5. the clock and dials were designed by augustus pugin. ( )
42、6. i always feel that the tower takes on a beautiful scene, esp. on sunny days. ( )
43、7. big ben is really famous, but i think it’s not so famous as buckingham palace! ( )
44、8. big ben was the largest bell in the united kingdom for 23 years. ( )