If you are not any kind of a longtime A-list New Yorker celebrity like Woody Allen，chances are that you have never experienced，and will never experience-a meal in a legendary(神奇) Italian-American restaurant called Rao’s.
Rao’s，the East Harlem restaurant with a history of more than l00 years，is simply the toughest restaurant to get a reservation in the US, if not the world．Michelin three-star restaurants like elBulli in Spain，often ranked the world’s top restaurant，would sell out the second phone lines opened．But in the case of Rao’s，the phone lines never open．
There are about a dozen tables in the tiny restaurant, and each is spoken for, semi-permanently, as regulars have had their reservations for years, and when they can't use them，they often gift them to friends. The place is so small that the owners rarely have the flexibility to do favors even for people they know．
Since it is always busy，there has never been a need for publicity．The last remarkable national review of the restaurant came from The New York Times more than 35 years ago．It was already tough to get a table at Rao’s but reservations have been non-existent ever sincce the magic review．
According to a critic who is “very, very lucky to have dined at Rao’s a few times，”the experience rivals(堪比)the tasty food．There are no menus at Rao’s, and one of the owners will pull up a chair and run through the massive list of options, allowing people to have diner by mixing and matching nearly any ingredient(原料)with any classical Italian style of cooking. The place doesn’t take credit cards, isn’t open on weekends or for 1unch, and “at some point during your meal the one-room restaurant will almost unavoidably break out in song.” It is truly one of a kind，”the critic wrote．Which is probably the best title for thistext?
| A．A lucky critic． | B．The best restaurant |
| C．A magic review． | D．A legendary restaurant |
Why does the author refer to elBulli in Spain in Paragraph 2?
| A．To prove the long history of Rao’s． |
| B．To show the popularity of Rao’s． |
| C．To describe the service of Rao’s． |
| D．To attract customers to eat in Rao’s． |
What was Rao’s like before The NewYork Times review?
| A．Unique and attractive． | B．Tough and greedy． |
| C．Terrible and unknown． | D．Poor and hopeless． |
Which of the following about Rao’s is true?
| A．If yoh want to get a reservation in Rao’s, you’d have to phone ahead of time． |
| B．Rao’s history is much longer than that of elBulli in Spain． |
| C．It’s hard fo dine in Rao’s partly because it has a limited number of tables． |
| D．Only the most famous persons can have the chance to have lunch in Rao's． |
We can conclude from the critic’s words that ．
| A．Rao’s menus are specially designed for its regular diners |
| B．customers of Rao’s can use credit cards on weekends |
| C．the experience dining in Rao’s is as unforgettable as its food |
| D．diners in Rao’s are used to being disturbed by sudden noises |
Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and "people skills." Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
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What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?
| A． |
It can be measured by an IQ test. |
B． |
It helps to exercise a person's mind. |
| C． |
It includes a set of emotional skills. |
D． |
It refers to a person's positive qualities. |
33. Why does the author mention "doctor" and "cheater" in paragraph 2?
| A． |
To explain a rule. |
B． |
To clarify a concept. |
| C． |
To present a fact. |
D． |
To make a prediction. |
34. What is the author's attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?
| A． |
Favorable. |
B． |
Intolerant. |
| C． |
Doubtful. |
D． |
Unclear. |
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?
| A． |
Its appeal to the public. |
B． |
Expectations for future studies. |
| C． |
Its practical application. |
D． |
Scientists with new perspectives. |
When the explorers first set foot upon the continent of North America, the skies and lands were alive with an astonishing variety of wildlife. Native Americans had taken care of these precious natural resources wisely. Unfortunately, it took the explorers and the settlers who followed only a few decades to decimatea large part of these resources. Millions of waterfowl ( 水禽 ) were killed at the hands of market hunters and a handful of overly ambitious sportsmen. Millions of acres of wetlands were dried to feed and house the ever-increasing populations, greatly reducing waterfowl habitat.
In 1934, with the passage of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (Act), an increasingly concerned nation took firm action to stop the destruction of migratory ( 迁徙的) waterfowl and the wetlands so vital to their survival. Under this Act, all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and over must annually purchase and carry a Federal Duck Stamp. The very first Federal Duck Stamp was designed by J.N. "Ding" Darling, a political cartoonist from Des Moines, lowa, who at that time was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt as Director of the Bureau of Biological Survey. Hunters willingly pay the stamp price to ensure the survival of our natural resources.
About 98 cents of every duck stamp dollar goes directly into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands and wildlife habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System - a fact that ensures this land will be protected and available for all generations to come. Since 1934, better than half a billion dollars has gone into that Fund to purchase more than 5 million acres of habitat. Little wonder the Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated.
28. What was a cause of the waterfowl population decline in North America?
| A． |
Loss of wetlands. |
B． |
Popularity of water sports. |
| C． |
Pollution of rivers. |
D． |
Arrival of other wild animals. |
29. What does the underlined word "decimate" mean in the first paragraph?
| A． |
Acquire. |
B． |
Export. |
| C． |
Destroy. |
D． |
Distribute. |
30 What is a direct result of the Act passed in 1934?
| A． |
The stamp price has gone down. |
B． |
The migratory birds have flown away. |
| C． |
The hunters have stopped hunting. |
D． |
The government has collected money. |
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
| A． |
The Federal Duck Stamp Story |
B． |
The National Wildlife Refuge System |
| C． |
The Benefits of Saving Waterfowl |
D． |
The History of Migratory Bird Hunting |
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova - not as a musician but as her page turner. "I'm not a trained musician, but I've learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance."
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group's official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn't have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
"A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don't turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot." Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of "nodding" to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. "I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand," Mr Titterton said, "Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back."
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
"My husband is the worst page turner," she laughed. "He's interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: 'Turn, turn!' "Robert is the best page turner I've had in my entire life."
24. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?
| A． |
Read music. |
B． |
Play the piano. |
| C． |
Sing songs. |
D． |
Fix the instruments. |
25. Which of the following best describes Titterton's job on stage?
| A． |
Boring. |
B． |
Well-paid. |
| C． |
Demanding. |
D． |
Dangerous. |
26. What does Titterton need to practise?
| A． |
Counting the pages. |
B． |
Recognizing the "nodding". |
| C． |
Catching falling objects. |
D． |
Performing in his own style. |
27. Why is Ms Raspopova's husband "the worse page turner"?
| A． |
He has very poor eyesight. |
B． |
He ignores the audience. |
| C． |
He has no interest in music. |
D． |
He forgets to do his job. |
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel ( 旅社 ). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around ＄25 a night, and for that, you'll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?
| A． |
Comfort. |
B． |
Security. |
| C． |
Price. |
D． |
Location. |
22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?
| A． |
Yellow Hostel. |
B． |
Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C． |
Youth Station Hostel. |
D． |
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?
| A． |
It gets noisy at night. |
B． |
Its staff is too talkative. |
| C． |
It charges for Wi-Fi. |
D． |
It's inconveniently located. |
If you ever get the impression that your dog can"tell"whether you look content or annoyed, you may be onto something. Dogs may indeed be able to distinguish between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study.
Researchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images(图像) of the same person making either a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only the upper half or the lower half of the person's face. The researchers then tested the dogs' ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing them the other half of the person's face or images totally different from the ones used in training .The researchers found that the dogs were able to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one would expectby randomchance.
The study showed the animals had figured out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training to new faces in the testing stage." We can rule out that the dogs simply distinguish between the pictures based on a simple cue, such as the sight of teeth,"said study author Corsin Muller." Instead,our results suggest that the successful dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes,and the same rule applies to an angry mouth having the same meaning as angry eyes."
"With our study, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions,"Muller told Live Science.
At this point,it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize
different facial expressions in humans."To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions," and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn to distinguish between them,Muller said.
8.The new study focused on whether dogs can .
| A． |
distinguish shapes |
B． |
make sense of human faces |
| C． |
feel happy or angry |
D． |
communicate with each other |
9. What can we learn about the study from paragraph 2?
| A． |
Researchers tested the dogs in random order. |
B． |
Diverse methods were adopted during training. |
| C． |
Pictures used in the two stages were different |
D． |
The dogs were photographed before the lest. |
10.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
| A． |
A suggestion for future studies. |
B． |
A possible reason for the study findings. |
C． |
A major limitation of thestudy |
D． |
An explanation of the research method. |
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