Perhaps the most interesting person I have ever met is an Italian professor of philosophy who teaches at the University of Pisa. I last met this man eight years ago, I have not forgotten his qualities. First of all, I respected his to teaching. Because his lectures were always well-prepared and clearly delivered, students crowded into his classroom. His followers liked the fact that he what he taught.Furthermore, he could be counted on to explain his ideas in an way, introducing such aids (辅助) to as oil paintings, music, and guest lecturers. Once he sang a song in class in order to make a point clear. , I admired the fact that he would talk to students outside the classroom or talk with them the telephone. Drinking coffee in the cafe, he would easily make friends with students. Sometimes he would a student to a game of chess (国际象棋) he would join student groups to discuss a variety of : agriculture, diving and mathematics. Many young people visited him in his office for on their studies; others came to his home for social evenings. Finally, I was by his lively sense of humor. He believed that no lesson is a success , during it, the students and the professor at least one loud . Through his sense of humor, he made learning more and more lasting, If it is that life makes a wise man smile and a foolish man cry, my friend is indeed a wise man.

1.A. Although B. When C. Even if D. Now that

2.A. basic B. special C. common D. particular

3.A. attention B. introduction C. relation D. devotion

4.A. insisted on B. talked about C. believed in D. agreed with

5.A. imaginative B. ordinary C. opposite D. open

6.A. listening B. understanding C. information D. discovery

7.A. also B. nearly C. even D. only

8.A. Later B. Secondly C. However D. Therefore

9.A. with B. by C. from D. on

10.A. invite B. lead C. prefer D. show

11.A. As a matter of fact B. Later on C. Other times D. In general

12.A. questions B. subjects C. matters D. contents

13.A. support B. explanation C. experience D. advice

14.A. disturbed B. moved C. attracted D. defeated

15.A. for B. until C. since D. unless

16.A. hear B. suggest C. share D. demand

17.A. laugh B. cry C. shout D. question

18.A. helpful B. enjoyable C. practical D. useful

19.A. natural B. normal C. hopeful D. true

20.A. so B. for C. then D. Yet

 

America is a mobile society. Friendships between Americans can be close and real, yet disappear soon if situations change. Neither side feels hurt by this. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship. This can be quite difficult for us Chinese to understand, because friendships between us develop more slowly but then may become lifelong feelings, extending(延伸)sometimes deeply into both families.

Americans are ready to receive us foreigners at their homes, share their holidays, and their home life. They will enjoy welcoming us and be pleased if we accept their hospitality(好客)easily.

Another difficult point for us Chinese to understand Americans is that although they treat us warmly, they don’t show their politeness to us if it requires much time. But in China ,we are usually generous with our time. Sometimes, we, as hosts, will appear at an airport even in the middle of the night to meet a friend. The Americans, however, express their welcome usually at homes, but truly can not manage the time to do a great deal with a visitor outside their daily plans. They will probably expect us to get ourselves from the airport to our own hotel by bus. And they expect that we will phone them from there. Once we arrive at their homes, the welcome will be full ,warm and real. We will find ourselves treated hospitably.

For the Americans, it is often considered more friendly to invite a friend to their homes than to go to restaurants, except for purely business matters. So accept their hospitality at home!

1.The writer of this passage must be ______.

A. an American B. a Chinese

C. a professor D. a student

2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Friendships between Americans usually extend deeply into their families.

B. Friendships between Americans usually last for all their lives

C. Americans always show their warmth even if they are very busy.

D. Americans will continue their friendships again even after a long break.

3.From the last two paragraphs we can learn that when we arrive in America to visit an American friend, we will probably be ______.

A. warmly welcomed at the airport

B. offered a ride to his home

C. treated hospitably at his home

D. treated to dinner in a restaurant

4.A suitable title for this passage would probably be “______”.

A. Friendships between Chinese

B. Friendships between Americans

C. Americans’ hospitality

D. Americans’ and Chinese’s views of friendships

 

UGG boots have been a winter?weather fashion for several years now, combining function, comfort, warmth and even some style. What many UGG?enthusiasts don't know is that their boots are a breeding ground for bacteria and cause foot problems.

Doctors believe the boots, which are particularly popular among young teenage girls, are leading to a rise in the number of people suffering pains in their feet and knees.

Dr. Ian Drysdale, head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, believes because the foot does not get the proper support on the inside, it will lead to more ankle, knee, hip and back problems. “These boots are not designed for outside wear. Just because something becomes a trend or fashionable doesn't mean it's good or right,” he said. “The particular problem with this type of footwear is that it is unsupported. It's a slipper. You wouldn't normally expect to be doing outdoor activities from something that's indoor. If you decide to wear your pajamas outside all the time, someone will come up and say it's not a good idea.” Dr. Drysdale explained that the feet issues become a particular problem among young teenage girls, whose bones are “plastic” and developing when they are growing. “If that structure is developing in an inappropriate way,” he said,“then the ultimate structure will be deformed.”

Mike O'Neill, a consultant surgeon, said,“As the foot slides around, you get wear and tear (磨损) on the joints on the inside of the foot. The ankle is in the wrong position, the thigh bone also changes position, and you get an abnormal movement in the pelvis, which leads to back problems.”

UGG Australia, who makes the designer version of the boots, told The Daily Wirror that their boots are “comfort” rather than “performance” footwear and consumers should be aware of “knockoffs (仿制品)” which lack reinforced heels in their boots.

1.Teenage girls prefer to wear UGG boots because of the following EXCEPT ________.

A.design B.comfort C.quality D.warmth

2.According to Dr. Ian Drysdale, ________.

A.there is a possibility that bacteria will multiply in UGG boots

B.wearing UGG boots will lead to more ankle and toe problems

C.it's not a good idea to wear boots like UGG outside all the time

D.teenage girls' bones are plastic enough to wear UGG boots

3.The underlined word “deformed” is closest in meaning to ________.

A.shaped B.strengthened C.reformed D.damaged

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Potential Harm of UGG Boots

B.The Popularity of UGG Boots

C.The Unique Design of UGG Boots

D.Benefits of UGG Boots

 

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