第二部分语言知识及应用(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节:完形填空(共10小题,每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21—30各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Secondhand smoke clearly kills people and the only way to control it is to ban smoking in all workplaces, US Surgeon-General Dr Richard Carmona said.
In 1964Surgeon General’s report first laid out the 21 of smoking. Years later, in another report Dr Richard Carmona 22 the effects of secondhand smoke and said no one should be forced to inhale it.
“Secondhand smoke causes early death and disease in children and in 23 who do not smoke,” the report reads. “Children 24 to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome(综合症), acute respiratory(呼吸道) infections, and ear problems,” it adds.
Smoking by 25 causes respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children. A 2005 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 430 26 died every year in the United States from sudden infant death syndrome-all 27 by secondhand smoke.
States, 28 and other local authorities have battled over instituting(制定)smoking bans. Some 29 , especially bars and restaurants, have said they will lose business if smoking is completely banned. But the report said it is impossible to protect non-smokers even with designated smoking areas, and at least one report from California, which has strict bans, has shown no 30 on businesses.
21.A.advantages B.dangers C.poisons D.elements
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22.A.neglected B.gained C.detailed D.conquered
23.A.gentlemen B.mothers C.youngstersD.adultsFor busy people, the idea of speed dating has really caught on in popularity. In a speed dating event, usually 8-10 __66__ go around from table to table, each spending 6-8 minutes at each one. From that, you may not know for sure if you want to __67__ something more with an individual, but, you will __68__ know if you don't want to.
The first thing that you will realize about speed dating is that it makes you __69__. Unlike a bar, where you might get a whole evening to __70__ check a potential partner out and to see what they’ve got, when it comes to __71__, you know that you only have a certain amount of time to put your best foot forward there. You’ll find the other participants are __72__ of this and will put their best foot forward.
An 8-minute speed dating will also give you a chance to see how someone __73__ under pressure. You may already know a little more about their __74__ if you find someone who can’t seem to make eye-contact. The best advice is to make eye contact, be open and direct. You’ll find that the __75__ time can make for some excellent opportunities to really shine, and there’s nothing like a deadline to make you more __76__! An important detail to keep in mind is that you will be __77__ to a dozen or more singles in a short time. Those who feel that there is an advantage in larger numbers will surely find this __78__.
When you are looking for __79__, you may not want to do the long search, so think about speed dating and see what you can do to make sure that it works for you. __80__, give this exciting opportunity a try!
A. lovers B. couples C youths D. singles
A.learn B.have C.explore D.develop
A.equally B.hardly C.definitely D.eventually
A.chase B.hurry C.focus D.cheer
A.constantly B.frequently C.occasionally D.unexpectedly
A.making friends B.speed dating C.family planning D.home improving
A.sick B.fond C.aware D.confident
A.acts B.talks C.lives D.loves
A.interest B.background C.intention D.personality
A.spare B.limited C.appointed D.luxurious
A.creative B.passive C.negative D.objective
A.introduced B.devoted C.mentioned D.used
A.demanding B.surprising C.convincing D.appealing
A.fun B.love C.friendship D.adventure
A.In a word B.As a result C.On the whole D.Believe it or not
第二部分:英语知识及运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节:完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分, 满分20分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项A、B、C和D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Rubber ducks are being used to help scientists understand global warming and melting glaciers. NASA researchers have 21 90 ducks into holes in Greenland's fastest moving glacier, the Jakobshavn Glacier between Greenland and Canada. The 22 have each been marked with the words "science experiment" along with an e-mail address. If they are found scientists will be able to 23 how the water moves through the ice and provide information about the 24 of glaciers. Scientists are still 25 about why glaciers speed up in summer and head towards the sea. One theory is that as the summer sun melts ice on top of the glacier's surface, the water moves to the bottom of the glacier, where it helps to 26 the movement of ice toward the coast. The Jakobshavn Glacier is believed to be the 27 of the iceberg that sank the Titanic in 1912. Robert Jones, the experiment organizer, said none of the ducks had been 28 yet. "We haven't heard back but it may take some time until somebody actually finds it and decides to send us a/an 29 that they have found it," he said. "These are places that are 30 so there aren't people walking around."
21. A. flown B. buried C. hidden D. dropped
22. A. results B. toys C. glaciers D. scientists
23. A. remember B. invent C. learn D. control
24. A. development B. movement C. growth D. travels
25. A. unsure B. excited C. concerned D. ignorant
26. A. reduce B. control C. speed D. stop
27. A. position B. source C. reason D. result
28. A. hurt B. eaten C. missing D. reported
29. A. email B. card C. fax D. sign
30. A. hidden B. lost C. remote D. quiet
Sharks have lived in the oceans for over 450 million years, long before dinosaurs appeared. There are now about 360 of sharks, whose size, behavior, and other characteristics differ widely.
Every year, we catch and kill over 100 million sharks, for food and for their fins. Dried shark fins are used to make shark fin soup, which sells for as much as $50 a bowl in fine Hong Kong . Other sharks are killed for sport and out of fear. Sharks are vulnerable(脆弱的) to overfishing because it most species 10 to 15 years to begin reproducing and they produce only a few offspring.
by movies and popular novels, most people see sharks as people-eating monsters. This is far from the . Every year, a few types of shark injure about 100 people worldwide and kill about 25. Most are by great white sharks, which often feed on sea lions and other marine mammals. They sometimes mistake human swimmers for their normal prey, if they are wearing black wet suits.
If you are a typical ocean-goer, your of being killed by an unprovoked (无缘无故的)attack by a shark are about 1 in 100 million. You are more to be killed by a pig than a shark and thousands of times more likely to get killed when you drive a car.
Sharks help human lives. In addition to providing people with food, they are helping us learn how to cancer, bacteria, and viruses. Sharks are very healthy and have aging processes similar to ours. Their highly effective immune system wounds to heal quickly without becoming infected, and their blood is being studied in connection with AIDS research.
Sharks are among the few animals in the world that almost get cancer and eye cataracts. Understanding why can help us improve human . Chemicals extracted from shark cartilage have killed cancerous tumors in laboratory animals.
A.species B.classes C.groups D.names
A.greatly B.popularly C.widely D.mostly
A.supermarkets B.restaurants C.offices D.companies
A.spends B.takes C.costs D.uses
A.Impressed B.Moved C.Changed D.Influenced
A.story B.truth C.movie D.problem
A.injuries B.deaths C.attacks D.causes
A.specially B.especially C.mainly D.usually
A.chances B.fears C.lives D.percentages
A.likely B.frequent C.possible D.lucky
A.avoid B.save C.keep D.prevent
A.damage B.destroy C.fight D.ruin
A.advises B.allows C.forces D.forbids
A.never B.seldom C.often D.usually
A.analysis B.research C.study D.health
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III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Your cell phone holds secrets about you. Besides the names and 50 that you’ve programmed into it, traces of your DNA remain on it, according to a new study.
DNA is genetic material that appears in every cell. Like your fingerprint, your DNA is unique to you 51 you have an identical twin. Scientists today routinely analyze DNA in blood, saliva (唾液), or hair 52 behind at the scene of a crime. The results often help detectives identify 53 and their victims. Your cell phone can 54 more about you than you might think.
Meghan J. McFadden, a scientist at McMaster University1in Hamilton, Ontario, heard about a crime in which the suspect(嫌疑犯)bled onto a cell phone and later dropped the 55 . This made her wonder whether traces of DNA remained on cell phones ___ even when no blood was involved. 56 she and colleague Margaret Wallace of the City University of New York analyzed the flip-open phones(翻盖手机) of 10 volunteers. They used swabs(药签) to collect 57 traces of the users from two parts of the phone: the outside, where the user holds it, and the 58 , which is placed at the user’s ear.
The scientists scrubbed the phones using a solution made mostly of alcohol. The aim of washing was to 59 all detectable (可查明的) traces of DNA. The owners got their phones back for another week. 60 the researchers collected the phones and repeated the swabbing of each phone once more.
The scientists discovered DNA that 61 to the phone’s owner on each of the phones. Better samples were collected from the outside of each phone, but those swabs also 62 DNA of other people who had apparently also handled the phone. 63 , DNA showed up even in swabs that were taken immediately after the phones were scrubbed. That suggests that washing won’t remove all traces of evidence from a criminal’s device. So cell phones can now be added to the 64 of clues that can settle a crime-scene investigation.
50. A. secrets B. music C. numbers D. films
51. A. because B. unless C. although D. if
52. A. kept B. dropped C. stayed D. left
53. A. criminals B. clues C. witnesses D. policemen
54. A. reveal B. convince C. acquire D. value
55. A. document B. paper C. card D. device
56. A. However B. But C. So D. For
57. A. invisible B. non-existent C. missing D. apparent
58. A. microphone B. keys C. screen D. speaker
59. A. preserve B. revise C. remove D. protect
60. A. Then B. Thus C. Meanwhile D. Otherwise
61. A. stuck B. belonged C. happened D. contributed
62. A. took in B. mixed with C. picked up D. gave out
63. A. Generally B. Shortly C. Disappointedly D. Surprisingly
64. A. explanation B. list C. book D. discovery
Are you a man or a mouse? When people ask this question they want to know whether you think you are a 36 person or a coward (懦夫). But you will never really know the answer to this question 37 you are tested in real life. Some people think they are brave, but when they come face to face with real 38 , they act like cowards. Others think of themselves as cowards, but when they meet danger, they act like heroes.
Lenny had always thought of himself as a 39 person. He got worried before examinations. He worried about his job and health. All he wanted in life was to be safe and healthy. Then on January 15th, 2002, a plane crashed into the Potomac River in Washington. Lenny happened to see a woman in the ice-cold water. He did not feel afraid. He 40 very calm and did a very dangerous thing. He jumped into the Potomac, 41 to the woman, and kept her head 42 the water. Seventy-eight people died that day. Thanks to Lenny, it was not 43 .
When you are in a very dangerous situation and feel afraid, the body automatically(自动地) produces a chemical called adrenalin in the blood. With adrenalin in the blood system, you actually feel stronger and stronger and are 44 to fight or run away. However, when you are terrified greatly, the body can produce too much adrenalin. 45 this happens, the muscles become very hard. You are then paralyzed (麻木) with fear. This is why when we are extremely frightened, we sometimes say we are “petrified”. This word 46 a Greek word “petros”, which means “stone”. We are 47 frightened that we become stonelike.
A.brave B.real C.hard D.certain
A.when B.until C.after D.once
A.life B.question C.mouse D.danger
A.useful B.brave C.nervous D.terrible
A.had B.kept C.let D.made
A.went B.ran C.spoke D.swam
A.in B.under C.above D.from
A.an accident B.a mistake C.seventy-eight D.seventy-nine
A.ready B.unable C.afraid D.anxious
A.Before B.When C.Unless D.While
A.comes from B.comes back C.comes on D.comes across
A.such B.very C.so D.really
第二节:完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 36-55 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Telling the truth is a very good habit. If you 36 speak the truth, you can save yourself from a lot of 37 ! Here is a story of a man who did a lot of 38 things, but his promise to tell the truth 39 him.
Once a man came to a prophet(预言家)and said, “Oh, prophet, I have many bad 40. Which one of them should I 41 first?”The prophet said, “Give up telling 42 first and always speak the truth. ”The man promised to do so and went home.
At night the man was about to go out to steal. Before setting out , he thought for a moment about the 43 he made with the prophet. “44 tomorrow the prophet asks me where I have been, what shall I say?Shall I say that I went out 45?No, I cannot say that. But nor can I lie. If I tell the truth, 46 will start hating me and call me a thief. I would be 47 for stealing.”
So the man 48 not to steal that night, and gave up this bad habit.
Next day, he 49 drinking wine. When he was about to do so, he said to himself, “What shall I say to the prophet if he asks me what I did during the day?I cannot tell a lie, and if I speak the truth people will 50 me, because a Muslim is not 51 to drink wine.” And so he gave up the 52 of drinking wine.
In this way, 53 the man thought of doing something bad, he 54 his promise to tell the truth. One by one, he gave up all his bad habits and became a very 55 person.
36、A、always B、hardly C、sometimes D、never
37、A、time B、money C、trouble D、energy
38、A、great B、bad C、strange D、stupid
39、A、educated B、bothered C、tested D、saved
40、A、habits B、friends C、purposes D、collections
41、A、take in B、bring back C、give up D、depend on
42、A、stories B、truths C、reasons D、lies
43、A、plan B、secret C、promise D、mistake
44、A、Because B、Unless C、Since D、If
45、A、stealing B、drinking C、walking D、dancing
46、A、none B、someone C、anyone D、everyone
47、A、controlled B、admired C、punished D、killed
48、A、refused B、tried C、decided D、agreed
49、A、talked about B、felt like C、adapted to(适应) D、broke down
50、A、understand B、like C、hate D、respect
51、A、allowed B、encouraged C、invited D、advised
52、A、chance B、disadvantage C、adventure D、idea
53、A、wherever B、whenever C、whatever D、however
54、A、forgot B、doubted C、regretted D、remembered
55、A、good B、attractive C、practical D、generous(慷慨的)
Is it difficult for you to get up in the morning? Do you sometimes oversleep? Are you often late for work or school? Yes? Then Hiroyuki Sugiyama of Japan has a (an) 1 bed for you. Hiroyuki's bed will get you up in the morning! Here is how it 2 .
The bed 3 an alarm clock. First, the alarm clock rings. You have a few minutes to wake up. Next, a tape recorder in the bed plays 4 music or other pleasant sounds. The tape recorder in Hiroyuki's bed plays a recording of his girlfriend. She whispers in a sweet 5 , "Wake up, darling, please." A few minutes later, a second recording 6 . The sound recording can be loud music or 7 sounds. Hiroyuki hears a recording of his boss shouts, "Wake up immediately, 8 you'll be late!"
If you don't get up 9 the second recording, you will be sorry! A mechanical "foot" is in the bed. The mechanical foot kicks you in the head. Then the bed waits a few 10 minutes. What! You're still in bed! Slowly the 11 of the bed rises higher and higher. The foot of the bed goes lower and lower. 12 the bed is vertical (垂直的). You slide off the bed and onto the floor. You are out of bed and 13
Hiroyuki made his bed because he wanted to 14 a contest. He works for Honda Motor Company. Once every two years Honda has a contest for its 200,000 employees ---"All-Honda Idea Contest". The employees think of new ideas. If their ideas win, the employees win 15 . Hiroyuki Sugiyama won a lot of money for his bed.
A.expensive B.special C.valuable D.comfortable
A.works B.runs C.happens D.moves
A.is separated from B.is made up of C.is attached to D.is made into
A.loud B.classical C.pop D.soft
A.sound B.voice C.noise D.way
A.sends B.turns C.plays D.appears
A.pleasant B.interesting C.unpleasant D.funny
A.and B.but C.so D.or
A.after B.until C.since D.before
A.other B.another C.more D.one
A.end B.middle C.body D.top
A.However B.Finally C.Therefore D.Otherwise
A.angry B.work C.happy D.awake
A.win B.achieve C.gain D.defeat
A.praises B.contents C.prizes D.medals
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后备题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
War, money and power are a few things that countries and people are concerned about. 36 I agree that those things are important,I believe that everyone should start to 37 more on a growing problem — global warming.
Global warming will not only 38 our country and our generation, but a1so the entire 39 and future generations. It is 40 because the weather has been a lot warmer over the past few years, which 41 the melting(融化) of the ice in the Antarctic. This will soon cause water levels to 42 and flood parts of the world.
Many people ignore this problem because they fee1 43 they can’t do anything about it and have more 44 things to worry about. If we al1 45 so,then our ozone layer(臭氧层)will be 46 and the planet will no longer be able to make life continue to exist. We should do our best to limit the use of our planet’s 47 resources(资源)and keep our air clean. 48 , future generations will suffer from our 49 .
Some might feel that they can't stop global warming from 50 But if every single person does his or her part in keeping the air clean. then it will become a 51 effort. Sure, there are some things that cause pollution and that we won’t be able lo 52 change. This may include cars burning oil,but we can 53 adjust some of these things. People can start carpooling, taking the bus, riding their bikes, or . 54 just walking.
If everyone takes 55 now, I believe we can start seeing remarkable results within a few years.
36.A.When B.As C.How D.Though
37.A.depend B.focus C.hang D.remark
38.A.annoy B.interrupt C.affect D.confuse
39.A.world B.continent C.industry D.climate
40.A.failing B.completing C.changing D.occurring
41.A.lies in B.results in C.suffers from D.escapes from
42.A.reduce B.rise C.drop D.move
43.A.as if B.in case C.even though D.if only
44.A.popular B.suitable C.important D.difficult
45.A.do B.keep C.like D.find
46.A.protected B.strengthened C.destroyed D.surrounded
47.A.unlimited B.natural C.recycled D.industrial
48.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Instead
49.A.illnesses B.failures C.decisions D.mistakes
50.A.continuing B.arriving C.improving D.disappearing
51.A.physical B.mental C.national D.worldwide
52.A.slightly B.fully C.hardly D.slowly
53.A.at least B.at most C.at first D.at last
54.A.yet B.even C.still D.thus
55.A.time B.turns C.action D.arms
第一节 完形填空 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~30题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A robot called “Tiro” acts as master of ceremonies at a wedding for Seok Gyeong--Jae,one of the engineers who designed it,and his bride in Daejeon,130 kilometers south of Seoul.
“This is Tiro,master of ceremonies for today’s wedding,” the 21 --featuring a cone--shaped body, two arms and a dark--glassed 22 with eyes and a mouth of flashing lights---said in front of smiling guests.In a male voice,the robot 23 the couple to the crowd,let the couple bow to them and performed its 24___ duties.Manufacturer Hanool Robotics claims it is the first 25 in the world a robot has been 26 as master of ceremonies at a wedding.
After its marital(婚姻的)duties,Tiro---whose 27 was put at some 215,000 dollars---would be upgraded to perform various 28 functions,according to Hanool officials.Small other robots were also at the ceremony to 29 guests or give performances.
South Korean robots have also been given harder tasks to tackle. Last month it was 30 that a robot dubbed OFRO would be arranged as a school security guard in what was also claimed as a world first.
21.A.master B.designer C.engineer D.robot
22.A.forehead B.mind C.face D.form
23.A.introduced B.told C.pushed D.1ed
24.A.prepared B.arranged C.planned D.programmed
25.A.day B.time C.moment D.stage
26.A.used B.known C.considered D.created
27.A.wealth B.cost C.value D.charge
28.A.modem B.special C.old D.other
29.A.enjoy B.guide C.observe D.visit
30.A.reported B.believed C.suggested D.thought
完形填空
Air travel makes some people very nervous. The crowds,the noise and flying itself can cause_______.But there are classes people can take to help them_______the fear of flying.And there is_______training for service dogs that suffer the same problem.
Service dogs almost never______the side of the people they care for.You will see them working on buses,trains and other public_______systems.But the busy environment found at an airport can_______even the best trained working dog.
People with disabilities depend on their dogs.They want the animals to safely_______them through security areas.They also need the dogs to remain_______on duty on the airplane,even when the flying is not_______.This takes special_______.The Air Hollywood K9 Flight School is one place where such help can be found.
The school has a piece of equipment that provides the sights,sounds and even the feel of an airplane in flight. Dog trainers say_______training is based on a simple rule: preparation. Dogs need to be exposed gradually and_______to the environment,to loud noises,to sounds and other dogs so that when this experience happens to them on a daily basis,they're able to act in a way that they're used to acting and that they don't get_______.
Dog owners who_______the training at Air Hollywood K9 Flight School say they now feel much more at ease about future_______.Their dogs also seem ready for take off.
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We all need a healthy environment. , we produce waste every day and it harm to our environment. Though we are young, we can still do to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a real to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a life.
Remember these three : reduce, reuse and recycle.
Reduce means “use less”. Don't things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really or maybe the one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from a country.
Reuse means “use again”. Use things for possible. When we buy things, make sure that they a long time. We should take care of them they will last, and we should them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't use a paper cup or a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them .
Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it energy to change something into something else, it’s better than things or burning them. Find out can be recycled in your neighborhood and take part in recycling programs. We should also buy made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save .
A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Besides
A.gives B.takes C.causes D.does
A.something B.everything C.nothing D.anything
A.difference B.mistake C.effect D.help
A.busy B.hard C.green D.happy
A.letters B.words C.sentences D.lessons
A.buy B.produce C.save D.waste
A.necessary B.important C.helpful D.useful
A.cheap B.expensive C.new D.old
A.rich B.developed C.foreign D.poor
A.as soon as B.as long as C.as much as D.as well as
A.use B.last C.keep D.live
A.so that B.if C.because D.though
A.sell B.lend C.throw D.repair
A.less B.more C.again D.better
A.costs B.spends C.takes D.pays
A.throwing away B.putting away C.taking away D.giving away
A.that B.which C.what D.how
A.cups B.bags C.boxes D.products
A.money B.trees C.paper D.Time
It is interesting how NASA(美国航天航空局) chose their astronauts for landing them on the moon. They chose men 36 the ages of twenty and thirty-five. There were about fifty of them. Some were 37 air pilots, and 38 were scientists with two or three degrees. NASA telephoned each man they were going to choose, told him the plans and the 39 they might get into. They then asked him if he was willing to be trained as an astronaut, “How could any man 40 such an exciting job?” One of them said, “Dangerous? Of course. It’s dangerous 41 most exciting.”
The health and physical condition of the people was, 42 , very necessary. Only those in very good health and physical condition were 43 .
While being trained to be astronauts, they went through many 44 . They studied the star and the moon, and they also studied geology, the science of rocks. This was necessary 45 astronauts would have to look for rocks on the moon. They would try to find rocks which might help to tell the 46 of the moon. They were all 47 to fly in helicopters. There helicopters landed straight down to give them some 48 of the way the spaceship would actually land on the 49 . They were also taught the known facts about the 50 in space. They learnt about all the scientists and engineers who 51 spaceships. They visited the 52 where spaceships were repaired. They learnt how every 53 of a spaceship and its instruments work. They also learnt every detail of ground-control 54 .
In a word, to be chosen as astronaut, one must be in good 55 , well-informed in science and good at piloting.
A.at B.between C.of D.on
A.experienced B.old C.handsome D.retired
A.none B.few C.others D.both
A.dangers B.sadness C.reality D.protection
A.share B.treat C.offer D.refuse
A.but B.if C.though D.when
A.in all B.of course C.so far D.at last
A.noticed B.chosen C.praised D.examined
A.jobs B.places C.courses D.ways
A.so B.because C.as if D.even though
A.size B.scene C.age D.name
A.shown B.trained C.told D.allowed
A.advice B.experience C.surprise D.thought
A.water B.rock C.moon D.earth
A.secrets B.traditions C.theories D.conditions
A.drew B.developed C.designed D.discovered
A.offices B.shops C.colleges D.factories
A.part B.movement C.step D.body
A.method B.difficulty C.system D.trick
A.shape B.position C.order D.health
As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through lift, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress is, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____.
A.they do not know how to enjoy themselves | |
B.they do not believe that relaxation is important for health | C.they are travelling fast all the time |
D.they are becoming busier with their work |
According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________.
A.not fearing stress | B.knowing the art of relaxation |
C.high sense of responsibility | D.having control over performance |
Which of the following statements is true?
A.We can find some ways to avoid stress. |
B.Stress is always harmful to people. |
C.It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work. |
D.Different people can withstand different amounts of stress. |
In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______.
A."making a choice between 'flight' or 'fight'" |
B."reaction to stress both chemically and physically" |
C."responding to crises quickly" |
D."losing heart at the signs difficulties" |
In the last sentence of the passage, "do so " refers to ______.
A."expose ourselves to stress" |
B."find ways to deal with stress" |
C."remove stress from our lives" |
D."established links between diseases and stress" |
第二部分:语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节完形填空 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21—30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it’s painful? This might be called 21 , but Dr. Kleitman has a new 22 . He has proved that everyone has a 23 energy cycle. During the hours when you 24 through your work you may say that you’re “hot”. That’s 25 . The time of day when you feel most 26 is when your cycle of body temperature is at its peak. For some people the 27 comes during the forenoon. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so, but it 28 such familiar monologues as: “Get up, John! You’ll be late for work again!” The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and-energy peak in the 29 . Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives 30 what these energy cycles mean, and which cycle each member of the family has. You can’t change your energy cycle, but you can learn to make your life fit it better.
21. A. patience B. laziness C. sadness D. comfort
22. A. discovery B. invention C. explanation D. statement
23. A. changing B. increasing C. full D. daily
24. A. labour B. get C. go D. look
25. A. honest B. actual C. true D. real
26. A. pleasant B. energetic C. excited D. comfortable
27. A. power B. energy C. peak D. altitude
28. A. comes to B. gets to C. leads to D. refers to
29. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. noon
30. A. realize B. recognize C. memorize D. See