The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists. Descriptions like ‘Palaeolithic Man’, ‘Neolithic Man’, etc., neatly sum up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label ‘Legless Man’. Histories of the time will go something like this: ‘in the twentieth century, people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts and escalators in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. This situation was forced upon earth dwellers of that time because of miles each day. But the surprising thing is that they didn’t use their legs even when they went on holiday. They built cable railways, ski-lifts and roads to the top of every huge mountain. All the beauty spots on earth were ruined by the presence of large car parks.’
The future history books might also record that we were deprived of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird’s‐eye view of the world-or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train a blurred (="not" clear) image of the countryside constantly smears the windows. Car drivers, in particular, are forever obsessed with the urge to go on and on: they never want to stop. Is it the lure of the great motorways, or what? And as for sea travel, it hardly deserves mention. It is perfectly summed up in the words of the old song: ‘I joined the navy to see the world, and what did I see? I saw the sea.’ The typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always says ‘I’ve been there. ’You mention the remotest, most evocative (引起记忆的) place-names in the world like El Dorado, Kabul, Irkutsk and someone is bound to say ‘I’ve been there’-meaning, ‘I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else.’
When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend all experience; the present ceases to be a reality: you might just as well be dead. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical weariness. He knows that sound. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travellers.
1.Anthropologists label nowadays’ men ‘Legless’ because _____.
A.people forget how to use his legs.
B.people prefer cars, buses and trains.
C.lifts and escalators prevent people from walking.
D.there are a lot of transportation devices.
2.Why does the author say ‘we are deprived of the use of our eyes’?
A.People won’t use their eyes.
B.In traveling at high speeds, eyes become useless.
C.People can’t see anything on his way of travel.
D.People want to sleep during travelling.
3.Travelling at high speed means ______.
A.people’s focus on the future B.a pleasure
C.satisfying drivers’ great thrill D.a necessity of life
4.What's the best title of the passage?
A.More haste, less speed
B.Modern means of transportation make the world a small place
C.Eyes open and mind broaden
D.The only way to travel is on foot.
Do you look happy? angry? Have you ever wondered how you know what another person’s mood is just by looking at his or her face? Studies have shown that one instantaneously (瞬间地) and subconsciously makes a determination of another person’s mood just by glancing at the position and appearance of both the eyebrows and mouth. But what if only the position of the eyebrows was varied , and not the mouth? Would you still be able to determine his or her mood or personality just by seeing the eyebrows?
Observe the four faces shown below. Notice how each face has exactly the same shape. the same smile, and the same eyes. The only difference between each of the faces is the position of the eyebrows.
Low, flat eyebrows that hang over the eyes indicate tiredness, while an eyebrow that is highest in the middle denotes sadness. Downward slanting eyebrows show anger, while highly arched eyebrows show happiness.
Frequently, malposition of the eyebrows, such as eyebrow sagging(下垂) and upper eyelid fullness, can be overlooked when considering facial aging and expression. Furthermore, the heavy eyebrow skin pushed the eyelid down causing a tired appearance.
To avoid eyebrow sagging, many people raise their eyebrows to remove the brow and eyelid skin from their visual space. These people eventually develop wrinkles in the forehead due to the constant movement of the muscles that raise the eyebrow. In addition, there are those who are sensitive to light and frequently’ squint(斜视) and squeeze’ their eyes. This effectively pulls the eyebrows down and leads to wrinkles between the eyebrows and at the corners of the eyes.
Botox is an effective measure for fine lines of the forehead and lines between the eyebrows. Botox works by freezing the muscle movement for several months. For the purpose of creating a more pleasant appearance, the best corrective measure is brow-lift surgery.
1.What can this passage be?
A.An advertisement B.A magazine article
C.A business report D.A scientific report
2.A person’s eyebrows that hang over the eyes low and flat can cause a(n) _____appearance.
A.sad B.tired C.happy D.angry
3.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To explain the fact that varied eye position can tell a person’s mood.
B.To arouse people’s interest in the best way of removing wrinkles in the forehead and between the eyebrows.
C.To explain what leads to wrinkles in the forehead and near the eyebrow.
D.To enable people to know how to avoid developing fine lines on their faces.
4.If the passage continues, what would the writer most likely discuss in the next paragraph?
A.Facial aging B.Eye operation
C.Brow lift surgery D.Face-lifts.
Spring is in the air, as is romance. Perhaps you're even thinking of taking the plunge and making a honey trip with your significant other?
Before you do, why not take a look at a list of the top three places in the world to propose (求婚)? With suggestions for traditionalists and private types, you just might find the perfect spot to pop the question.
New York
If you pay attention to romantic comedies, New York is the place for romance. Ever since the Dutch first entered this harbor in 1624 it has become a historic landmark and a must visit dreamland.
Every stretch of this island is packed full of fun that will keep everyone busy. Take a leaf out of sleepless in Seattle and head to the top of the Empire State Building at night, or how about run to your loved one on the streets of NYC this New Years even like in when harry Met Sally?
Paris
Sweeping views? Check. Grand old stately home? Check. Luxurious spots to propose? Check. Pack your passports and say goodbye to your daily routine life-it's less than three hours to Paris from London by Eurostar. Famous for its breathtaking architecture, and many cultural attractions, France's capital is a must-see destination. While we're not suggesting you climb the Eiffel Tower for the big moment. There's a reason why this is the city of love, if you keep your proposal original. So gentleman, take your lady to the Louvre, turn your back on the Mona Lisa and declare she is more beautiful than the famous work of art.
Las Vegas
Do you want to bundle the proposal and wedding all-in-one? Plead to. Las Vegas, get down on one knee, show your love and get married in less time than it takes to order 'honeymoon suit’ and if it doesn't work out. There's still plenty of entertain. Once the playground of the rich and famous, from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas now attracts millions of visitors by its bright lights and thrills each year. Whether you're to try your luck at the casinos (赌场), or watch a show, there's a wonder to explore in Las Vegas.
1.Which of the following city on the top-3 list would be the ideal place for film fans to propose?
A.New York B.Paris.
C.Las Vegas. D.None.
2.Which place is recommended for a proposal in the passage?
A.On the top of the Eiffel Tower B.In the Eurostar train from London
C.Any luxurious spot in Pairs D.In front of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre
3.As a perfect place for propose, Las Vegas will provide you with all the following EXCEPT.
A.a honeymoon suite B.a package wedding
C.a bundle of flowers D.various ways to entertain
A few years ago, Paul Gerner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas to ask them what it would take to design a public school that used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. “I think half of them fell off their chairs,” Gerner says.
Gerner manages school facilities （设施） for Clark County, Nevada, a district roughly the size of Massachusetts. By 2018, 143,000 additional students will enter the already crowded public-education system. Gerner needs 73 new schools to house them. Four architecture teams have nearly finished designing primary school prototypes （样品）; they plan to construct their schools starting in 2009. The district will then assess how well the schools perform, and three winners will copy those designs in 50 to 70 new buildings.
Green schools are appearing all over, but in Clark County, which stands out for its vastness, such aggressive targets are difficult because design requirements like more natural light for students go against the realities of a desert climate. “One of the biggest challenges is getting the right site orientation （朝向）,”Mark McGinty, a director at SH Architecture, says. His firm recently completed a high school in Las Vegas. “You have the same building, same set of windows, but if its orientation is incorrect and it faces the sun, it will be really expensive to cool.”
Surprisingly, the man responsible for one of the most progressive green-design competitions has doubts about ideas of eco-friendly buildings. “I don’t believe in the new green religion,” Gerner says. “Some of the building technologies that you get are impractical. I’m interested in those that work.” But he wouldn’t mind if some green features inspire students. He says he hopes to set up green energy systems that allow them to learn about the process of harvesting wind and solar power. “You never know what’s going to start the interest of a child to study math and science,” he says.
1.How did the architects react to Gerner’s design requirements?
A.They lost balance in excitement. B.They showed strong disbelief.
C.They expressed little interest. D.They burst into cheers.
2.Which order of steps is followed in carrying out the project?
A.Assessment — Prototype — Design — Construction.
B.Assessment — Design — Prototype — Construction.
C.Design — Assessment — Prototype — Construction.
D.Design — Prototype — Assessment — Construction.
3.What makes it difficult to build green schools in Clark County?
A.The large size. B.Limited facilities.
C.The desert climate. D.Poor natural resources.
4.What does Gerner think of the ideas of green schools?
A.They are questionable. B.They are out of date.
C.They are advanced. D.They are practical.
Those who keep their word become the most important members of an organization. People come to rely on and trust them. They can be _______.
_______ you make a promise , be sure to keep it. When you keep your promise, no matter how much _________it takes, you will be rewarded.
Whenever you say no, stand upon that as well. In a way, a no is also a promise. A good, _______ no can be very important in building trust.
Agreements are also important. Whenever you enter an agreement, live by it. _______ you are not too happy with the deal after making the deal, you still live by it. In the long run, your integrity will _______.
Victoria was the manager of a supermarket. She set out to do that _______. She was very careful, however, of not _______. When she did, she moved mountains to make sure that she came through. After a while, the stone employee came to trust and respect her like no _______ they had ever had. The teamwork became magical. People followed her example by living up to their word. She ________ what she said, and people appreciated that.
1.A.counted B.counted on C.depended D.numbered
2.A.As far as B.Though C.Whenever D.However
3.A.pain B.ache C.effort D.money
4.A.loud B.clean C.sharp D.loose
5.A.As B.As if C.Just as D.Even if
6.A.set off B.show off C.pay off D.take off
7.A.thoroughly B.entirely C.wholly D.totally
8.A.lying B.overpromising C.underestimating D.overlooking
9.A.manager B.employee C.supermarket D.others
10.A.believed B.trusted C.meant D.promised
Leif Erickson reached North America around the year 1000, but the attempt to explore was started slowly. It would be five centuries _______ other Europeans landed on that continent.
Why were Europeans the ones to _______ to the American? The Chinese and Arabs had the _______ and technology to sail across the seas. _______ of them tool regular voyages in the Indian Ocean and the Asian Pacific for trade. But exploration? By the mid-15th century China had followed the closed-door policy to _______ itself from the rest of the world. The Arabs, with access to the minerals and spices (香料) of Africa and the Far East, saw no _______ to journey into the unknown.
Europe _______ needed gold and silver; its mines could not meet the demand for coinage. Ottoman Turks blocked the routes across the land to Asia. Only the sea held the _______ of new wealth.
With the return of Magellan’s ships in 1522 from its voyage around the world, the belief was _______ that the oceans were interconnected, promising the age of discovery. The English, as well as the Spanish, Portuguese and French, ________ themselves to finding the “river of the west” through North America to the east.
1.A.after B.since C.before D.when
2.A.push B.pull C.draw D.drive
3.A.sources B.resources C.substances D.matters
4.A.Neither B.Both C.Any D.None
5.A.prevent B.protect C.isolate D.differ
6.A.access B.admission C.application D.association
7.A.as a matter of fact B.in other words C.for one thing D.on the other hand
8.A.symbol B.impression C.promise D.reflection
9.A.extended B.estimated C.attracted D.accepted
10.A.contributed B.devoted C.referred D.connected
