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As is known to all, many things can be measured in terms of data. Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth. With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match. 1______ What is more important, data seem to be fairer than words or statements. If the data are true, we don' t have to worry about being cheated. Nowadays, as lies exist in the world, data are expected to tell the truth. Therefore, many of us would rather believe data.
On the other hand, if we judge things only by data from the so -called specific research， aren't we a little too narrow-minded? Many people often treat the so -called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions. 2_____For example，how can you tell that somebody isn't a good student just because he or she doesn’t get high marks in the final examination?
3______ For example，the degree of your feeling happy in your life，the depth of love between you and your friends, and the faith you have in your country. We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data.
There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event. But data should be dealt with wisely. We often get wrong data which mislead us. 4_____Remember, data have no feeling but we humans have. Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false. 5______
Data are data after all. Life is much more colorful than the pale data. So give the cold data a warm heart and we' 11 find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe.
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A． We should try our best to be wise thinkers. |
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B． Data can make our life easier and more comfortable. |
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C． But sometimes we may find that data aren't everything. |
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D． Sometimes our hearts and mind are more sensitive than data. |
E. Now and then the so-called specific data puzzle us very much.
F. The exact data should come from assessment of an actual event.
G. There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data.
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Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping. In other words, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers.
Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem — addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.
Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case, we often go shopping.
A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life.
Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls where you can’t see clocks displaying the time because they don’t want you to become too aware of the time you spend there. What’s more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you don’t have to leave the mall because of your physical needs.
Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That is vital for gaining self-control.
1.Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?
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A．Those who cannot control the amount of credit they use. |
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B．Those who just walk around the shopping malls. |
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C．Those who are occupied in too much shopping. |
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D．Those who feel sorry for their shopping. |
2.According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?
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A．The awareness of how market forces work. |
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B．The desire for status, power, beauty or success. |
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C．Boredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people’s life. |
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D．Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame. |
3.What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?
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A．Never going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks. |
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B．Applying for a credit card before we go shopping. |
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C．Making the shopping time as short as possible. |
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D．Making a shopping list before we go shopping. |
4.The author writes this passage to _______.
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A．inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppers |
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B．scold the problem shoppers |
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C．provide solutions to the problem shopping |
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D．tell a shopping story |
Are you nervous about climbing because you think it’s too dangerous? Do you feel you’re not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing?
Let’s consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use suitable ropes and other climbing equipments you will feel completely safe. Climbers are usually very careful because they know what they are doing is dangerous. Accidents happen, but when they do, they tend to attract a lot of publicity. As a result, people think there are many more accidents than there are in reality.
You cannot expect to start climbing straight away. Climbing is a challenge and challenges take time. It is necessary first of all that you achieve a good level of fitness. Begin as soon as you become interested in climbing—go to the gym, go swimming, take up jogging and continue to do so throughout your training period.
Discover as much as you can about climbing. Visit the library and find books especially for beginners or buy climbing magazines and look for articles which describe your situation. Look up information on the Internet. Find out about equipment, methods and places to go.
Next, take a course on a climbing wall. There are plenty of climbing walls all over the country which have trained and qualified people as instructors. Call your local leisure centre to find out if there is one in your area. These training sessions are a quick way to get experience and you are likely to meet other beginners. After this, you can do an outside course or join a club where you can meet climbers of all abilities and eventually join in group-climbing events.
At first you may not understand the importance of a good training period, but after you have completed your first climb and you are standing safely at the top of a rock feeling thrilled, then you will know it was the right thing to do.
1.The article is written by ______.
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A．a doctor |
B．an experienced climber |
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C．a beginner |
D．a fitness instructor |
2.The writer thinks a new climber should ______.
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A．begin by becoming fit |
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B．be aware of the causes of the accidents |
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C．have the courage to meet the challenges |
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D．do enough sports to get interested in climbing |
3.By climbing walls you can ______.
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A．join a club you like |
B．become qualified instructors |
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C．gain controlled experience |
D．take part in group-climbing events |
4.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph probably means ______.
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A．the climb |
B．the training |
C．the equipment |
D．the achievement |
In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son. Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away. She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could. A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear. But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children’s lives. A local policeman described it this way: “… I guess when your back is up against the wall, … we come up with super-human strength.”
Where does this “super-human strength”, courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action. These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it.
When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects. Studies, though, show that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful. In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel.
Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline(肾上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement. The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more. This is why some people say they work better under a deadline.
Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them. We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit. Stress can also make us more confident. Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future. Who knows? Today’s stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along!
1.In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to______.
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A．introduce the topic to be followed |
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B．remind us of the unexpected danger of life |
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C．praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery |
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D．show the importance of super-human strength |
2.What does the policeman probably mean by saying “your back is up against the wall”?
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A．You are helped. |
B．You are inspired. |
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C．You are confident. |
D．You are cornered. |
3.What would be the best title for the passage?
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A．Brave Mother |
B．The Cause of Stress |
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C．The Benefit of Stress |
D．Super-human Strength |
City buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and pay the fare as you get on. The fare per ride is $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for senior citizens. The fare may be paid by cash, bus pass or multiple passes. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot at the top of the fare box. Remember that bills are not accepted and drivers cannot make change for riders.
When you wish to get off the bus, please notify the driver in advance by pressing one of the buttons provided throughout the bus for this purpose. The bus may pass bus stops without stopping if no one is getting off or waiting to get on.
There are five subway lines in the city. The fare is set at five rates from $2.00 to $3.50 according to the number of predetermined( )“price zones” traveled. To purchase the appropriate ticket, please check the fare on the boards installed above the ticket-selling machines in each subway station.
Pass through the automated ticket gates by inserting the ticket into the slot. When getting off the subway at a station beyond the validity of the ticket, pay the additional fare at a fare-adjustment machine.
1.According to the information, all bus riders should _________.
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A．exit from the back door |
B．let the driver know in advance if they want to get off |
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C．ask the driver for change |
D．pay according to a “price zone” |
2.What is the lowest cost of a subway ride for an adult?
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A．$1.00. |
B．$1.50 . |
C．$2.00. |
D．$3.50. |
3. How can a rider determine the fare of a subway ride?
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A．It is automatically determined. |
B．It is always $2.00 |
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C．Fare-adjustment machines determine the fare. |
D．All fares are posted |
4.This text mainly tells us _________.
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A．how to use city buses and subways |
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B．how convenient city buses and subways are |
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C．how to pay the fare for city buses and subways |
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D．how well city buses and subways are equipped |
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As sixth graders, kids were separating into groups, but I wasn't sure where I belonged．
Our teacher gave us a task called "secret friends" for the coming week．We were supposed to do nice things 1 our friends without letting them know who was doing it．We could leave 2 notes or cards either on their desks or in their backpacks．Before doing the task, with our eyes closed, from a basket, we 3 a name of a classmate who we were to secretly befriend over the next five days．
Soon, the task was turned into a competition of giving 4 instead of notes．Everyone was getting cool presents except me．My friend 5 what the teacher had told us without a fault．I received nothing but hand-made cards with nice words about me．
On the last morning, I finally got a package．When I 6 it, the girls around all 7 ．It was perfumed powder, an "old lady" gift．My face went red．
I tried to forget about the 8 gift, but when the same girls 9 it again during the break in the bathroom, I joined in, "How stupid! My grandmother wouldn't 10 want it．" The girls laughed at my 11 and filed （排着队走）out of the bathroom．Washing my hands, I let the water run through my fingers _12_ I thought about my words．It wasn't 13 like me to say things like that．
"I'm your secret friend．" It was Rochelle．" I' m sorry about the gift," she __14 to me, tears streaming down her face．
From a poor family, she was a 15 at school for those with rich parents．Yet she just took all the16 and the horrible treatment silently．
I was sick to my stomach as my 17 words ran through my mind．She had heard everything．How could I have been so cruel?
Later I learned she had felt bad all week about not being able to leave me any cool present and her mum had given up her only luxury（奢侈品）．
And I had 18 everything for her．
I told her that I had only said those things to try to 19 .
"We aren't that different from each other, are we?" She smiled 20 ．Her simple words, spoken from her heart, found their way straight into mine．
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