题目内容
In 1972 a twenty-year-old medical student, Mike Jones, led a five-man canoeing expedition down the upper part of the Blue Nile. The other members of the team were Mike Hopkinson, Glen Green, Steve Nash and Dave Buikingshaw.
On 3rd September they started out and at first everything went well, but then Glen capsized. He survived ,but the canoe was badly 21___. The next day at the Tississat Falls there was a team crisis(危机). Dave and Steve didn’t think it was 22 enough to continue. There was a long 23 and in the end the two Mikes continued in their canoes while the other three carried their equipment on land. The team 24 to meet at the second Portuguese bridge. The water in the gorge（峡谷）was very 25 and dangerous, but luckily both canoes were 26 enough to get through . Just before they reached the bridge, Mike Jones had got caught in a whirlpool（漩涡） and it had taken him several minutes to get out.
The team met at the bridge. The canoeing was easier now, but there were other 27 . Bandits(强盗) shot at them once, but they were moving too fast. Crocodiles were a real danger, and one day Dave had to 28 his canoe to escape. Fortunately Steve had his 29 ready, so he shot the crocodile and got Dave’s canoe back.
They 30 arrived at the
21. A. hurt | B. destroyed | C. damaged | D. mined |
22. A. safe | B. clear | C. dangerous | D. harmful |
23. A. quarrel | B. silence | C. argument | D. conflict |
24. A. agreed | B. wanted | C. hoped | D. arranged |
25. A. deep | B. fast | C. clear | D. quiet |
26. A. brave | B. fortunate | C. happy | D. experienced |
27. A. excitements | B. lucks | C. problems | D. things |
28. A. destroy | B. abandon | C. rebuild | D. block |
29. A. gun | B. sword | C. stick | D. stone |
30.A. luckily | B. angrily | C. eventually | D. happily |
21~25 CACDB 26~30 DCBAC
An earthquake happens when two plates rub (碰撞) together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. If one plate is slowly forced underneath the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart. This process causes the ground to move. It is an earthquake. In other words, earth-quakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer as a result of the energy stored within the earth. The strain within the rocks is suddenly released (释放).
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and the time it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. If it hits a large city, there may be many in-juries and much destruction. Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
Actually, there are several million small earth-quakes every year. Large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, cause millions of dollars in damage. In the last 500 years, millions of people have been killed by earth-quakes around the world — including 240,000 in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake in China.
A 60-second or less earthquake can cause devastation that continues for years after the first tremor (小震). In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the country did not have the necessary money to rebuild it.
The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster. It is in the ensuing fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs. In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep down and sweep away everything in their path.
【小题1】Which of the following is the main idea of the first paragraph?
| A．An earthquake comes from inside the earth. |
| B．The earth has great energy in storage. |
| C．How the earth plates move. |
| D．How an earthquake happens. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．The 1964 Alaskan quake. |
| B．The 1976 Tangshan earthquake. |
| C．The 1972 Managua earthquake. |
| D．The 1906 earthquake. |
| A．causing too much heat and great damage |
| B．causing many injuries and much destruction |
| C．happening as a result of another event |
| D．happening suddenly and unexpectedly |
| A．an earthquake doesn’t last long |
| B．the damage can last long |
| C．people in Managua suffered too much |
| D．Nicaragua is still a poor country |
An earthquake happens when two plates rub (碰撞) together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. If one plate is slowly forced underneath the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart. This process causes the ground to move. It is an earthquake. In other words, earthquakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer as a result of the energy stored within the earth. The strain within the rocks is suddenly released (释放).
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and the time it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. If it hits a large city, there may be many injuries and much destruction. Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
Actually, there are several million small earth-quakes every year. Large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaska quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, cause millions of dollars in damage. In the last 500 years, millions of people have been killed by earthquakes around the world — including 240,000 in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake in China.
A 60-second or less earthquake can cause devastation（毁坏） that continues for years after the first tremor (小震). In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the country did not have the necessary money to rebuild it.
The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster. It is in the ensuing fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs. In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep down and sweep away everything in their path.
【小题1】Which of the following is the main idea of the first paragraph?
| A．An earthquake comes from inside the earth. |
| B．The earth has great energy in storage. |
| C．How the earth plates move. |
| D．How an earthquake happens. |
| A．The 1964 Alaskan quake. | B．The 1976 Tangshan earthquake. |
| C．The 1972 Managua earthquake. | D．The 1906 earthquake. |
| A．causing too much heat and great damage |
| B．causing many injuries and much destruction |
| C．happening as a result of another event |
| D．happening suddenly and unexpectedly |
| A．an earthquake doesn’t last long |
| B．the damage can last long |
| C．people in Managua suffered too much |
| D．Nicaragua is still a poor country |
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Trust is in rare supply these days. People are having trouble trusting each other, according to an AP-GFK poll conducted in November 2013, which found that Americans are suspicious of each other in their everyday life. Only one-third of Americans say most people can be trusted—down from half who felt that way in 1972. A record high of nearly two-thirds says “you can’t be too careful” in dealing with people in 2013.
This can be carried over into the workplace, where employees want their leaders to be more trustworthy. Employees have grown tired of unexpected outcomes resulting from the lack of preparation. They want to be informed of any change management efforts before—not after the fact. Employees desire to know what is expected of them and be given the opportunity to better themselves, rather than be told they are not qualified for new roles and responsibilities.
Here are four early warning signs for you to course-correct when employees are having trouble trusting their leaders.
Lack courage
Leaders that don’t stand up for what they believe in are difficult to respect and trust. Too many leaders waste too much of their valuable time trying to act like other leaders in the organization—rather than attempting to establish their own identity and leadership style. Employees know that if their leaders are not savvy (精明) enough to move themselves into a position of greater influence, it will make it much more difficult for them to get noticed and discovered as well. When leaders lack the courage to enable their full potential and that of others, it becomes a challenge to trust.
Self-centered
When a leader is only looking out for themselves and lacks any sense of commitment to the advancement of their employees—this shuts off employees quickly. Great leaders are great coaches and are always looking to help their employees grow. When leaders lack any real desire to coach or 'guide the career advancement of their employees—it becomes increasingly difficult for employees to trust them. But when leaders are too disruptive (指手画脚), their employees sense that they are in it for themselves and/or don’t trust the talent around them.
Reputation issues
When people begin to speak negatively about their leader, it makes it more difficult for others to trust their intentions. For example, look at what has happened to President Barack Obama since December 2009 when his approval rating was 69%. Four years later, Obama’s approval rating is at 43%. Many who have followed him for years are now having trouble trusting him.
Every leader must be aware that they are constantly being evaluated and thus they can never grow self-satisfied. When they do, this begins to negatively impact their reputation and the trust employees have in their leadership.
Inconsistent Behavior
People are more inclined to trust those who are consistent with their behavior. Isn’t it easy to begin questioning one’s judgment when they are inconsistent? When everyone but the leader is on board with a strategy—you begin to wonder if their intentions are to support the organization’s advancement or their own. Leaders need to refresh their leadership style before they lose the trust of their employees.
This is what today leaders must consider: how to lead in new ways that focus less on oneself, but more on the betterment of a healthier whole.
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Trust between employees and their leaders |
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1. _________ has been declining among Americans in their daily life as well as in the workplace. |
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Employees’ hopes for leaders 2. _________ trust |
● Employees want to be 3. _________ to get prepared for any change management efforts in advance. ● Employees desire to know their leaders’ expectations of them and want to get 4. _________ to better themselves. |
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Warnings for leaders to 5. _________ the breakdown of trust |
● Don’t 6. _________ other leaders and stand up for what you believe in. ● Be 7. _________ to helping your employees grow. ● Never let 8. _________ negatively impact your reputation. ● Behave9. _________ or your judgment will be questioned. |
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Suggestion |
For leaders, more focus on the betterment of a healthier whole should be taken into 10. _________. |
An earthquake happens when two plates rub (碰撞) together. The earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds. If one plate is slowly forced underneath the other, pressure builds up until the plates break apart. This process causes the ground to move. It is an earthquake. In other words, earth-quakes are the shaking of the earth’s surface caused by the earth’s rocky outer layer as a result of the energy stored within the earth. The strain within the rocks is suddenly released (释放).
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and the time it is happening. If an unpopulated region is struck, there will be low loss of life or property. If it hits a large city, there may be many in-juries and much destruction. Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now. Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
Actually, there are several million small earth-quakes every year. Large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale, cause millions of dollars in damage. In the last 500 years, millions of people have been killed by earth-quakes around the world — including 240,000 in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake in China.
A 60-second or less earthquake can cause devastation that continues for years after the first tremor (小震). In 1972, a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua, Nicaragua. Fifteen years later, the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit, because the country did not have the necessary money to rebuild it.
The shaking of the earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster. It is in the ensuing fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs. In the 1906 earthquake, it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage. An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys, causing floods to sweep down and sweep away everything in their path.
1.Which of the following is the main idea of the first paragraph?
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A．An earthquake comes from inside the earth. |
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B．The earth has great energy in storage. |
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C．How the earth plates move. |
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D．How an earthquake happens. |
2.How many examples are used in the passage to show the damage and destruction earthquakes cause?
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A．Three. |
B．Four. |
C．Five. |
D．Six. |
3.Which of the following is mentioned to show that an earthquake can kill too many people?
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A．The 1964 Alaskan quake. |
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B．The 1976 Tangshan earthquake. |
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C．The 1972 Managua earthquake. |
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D．The 1906 earthquake. |
4.The underlined word “ensuing” in the last paragraph probably means ______.
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A．causing too much heat and great damage |
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B．causing many injuries and much destruction |
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C．happening as a result of another event |
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D．happening suddenly and unexpectedly |
5.By giving the example in Paragraph 4, the author wants to show that ______.
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A．an earthquake doesn’t last long |
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B．the damage can last long |
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C．people in Managua suffered too much |
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D．Nicaragua is still a poor country |