Passage Nineteen (TV’s Harmfulness)

Yes, but what did we use to do before there was television? How often we hear statements like this! Television hasn’t been with us all that long, but we are already beginning to forget what the world was like without it. Before we admitted the one-eyed monster into our homes, we never fond it difficult to occupy our spare time. We used to enjoy civilized pleasures. For instance, we used to have hobbies, we used to entertain our friends and be entertained by them, we used to go outside for our amusements to theatres, cinemas, restaurants and sporting events. We even used to read books and listen to music and broadcast talks occasionally. All that belongs to the past. Now all our free time is regulated by the goggle box. We rush home or gulp down our meals to be in time for this or that programme. We have even given up sitting at table and having a leisurely evening meal, exchanging the news of the day. A sandwich and a glass of beer will do – anything, providing it doesn’t interfere with the programme. The monster demands and obtains absolute silence and attention. If any member of the family dares to open his mouth during a programme, he is quickly silenced.

Whole generations are growing up addicted to the telly. Food is left uneaten, homework undone and sleep is lost. The telly is a universal pacifier. It is now standard practice for mother to keep the children quiet by putting them in the living-room and turning on the set. It doesn’t matter that the children will watch rubbishy commercials or spectacles of sadism and violence – so long as they are quiet.

There is a limit to the amount of creative talent available in the world. Every day, television consumes vast quantities of creative work. That is why most of the programmes are so bad: it is impossible to keep pace with the demand and maintain high standards as well. When millions watch the same programmes, the whole world becomes a village, and society is reduced to the conditions which obtain in preliterate communities. We become utterly dependent on the two most primitive media of communication: pictures and the spoken word.

Television encourages passive enjoyment. We become content with second-hand experiences. It is so easy to sit in our armchairs watching others working. Little by little, television cuts us off from the real world. We get so lazy, we choose to spend a fine day in semi-darkness, glued to our sets, rather than go out into the world itself. Television may be s splendid medium of communication, but it prevents us from communicating with each other. We only become aware how totally irrelevant television is to real living when we spend a holiday by the sea or in the mountains, far away from civilization. In quiet, natural surroundings, we quickly discover how little we miss the hypnotic tyranny of King Telly.

1.What is the biggest harm of TV?

A.It deprives people of communication with the real world.

B.People become lazy.

C.People become dependent on second-hand experience.

D.TV consumes a large part of one’s life.

2.In what way can people forget TV?

A.Far away from civilization.

B.To a mountain.

C.By the sea.

D.In quiet natural surroundings.

3.What does a mother usually do to keep her children quiet?

A.Let them watch the set.

B.Put them in the living room.

C.Let them watch the rubbish.

D.Let them alone.

4.What does the first sentence in the first paragraph mean?

A.We found it difficult to occupy our spare time.

B.We become addicted to TV.

C.What we used to do is different from now.

D.We used to enjoy civilized pleasures.

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,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive . Suddenly I    36     that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction ,    37    he knew me . The man had a newspaper     38    in front of him , which he was    39     to read , but I could    40     that he was keeping an eye on me . when the waiter brought my     41    the man was clearly puzzled (困惑) by the    42     way in which the waiter and I    43     each other . He seemed even more puzzled as     44    went on and it became     45    that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me . Finally he got up and went into the    46     . When he came out , he paid his bill and    47     without another glance in my direction .

I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had    48     . “Well,” he said , “that man was a detective (侦探) . He    49     you here because he thought you were the man he     50    .” “What ?” I said , showing my     51    . The owner continued , “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I   52    say he looked very much like you ! Of course , since we know you , we told him that he had made a     53    .” “Well , it’s really    54     I came to a restaurant where I’m known ,” I said . “   55     , I might have been in trouble .”

36.A.knew       B.understood      C.noticed    D.recognized

37.A.since       B.even if     C.though     D.as if

38.A.flat   B.open        C.cut   D.fixed

39.A.hoping     B.thinking   C.pretending       D.continuing

40.A.see   B.find C.guess       D.learn

41.A.menu       B.bill   C.paper       D.food

42.A.direct      B.familiar   C.strange     D.funny

43.A.chatted with B.looked at     C.laughed at       D.talked about

44.A.the waiter  B.time      C.I      D.the dinner

45.A.true B.hopeful    C.clear        D.possible

46.A.restaurantB.washroom        C.office      D.kitchen

47.A.left   B.acted       C.sat down D.calmed down

48.A.wanted    B.tried        C.ordered    D.wished

49.A.met B.caught     C.followed D.discovered

50.A.was to beat      B.was dealing with             C.was to meet     D.was looking for

51.A.care B.surprise    C.worry      D.regret

52.A.must        B.can   C.need        D.may

53.A.discovery B.mistake    C.decision   D.fortune

54.A.a pity      B.natural     C.a chance   D.lucky

55.A.Thus        B.However C.Otherwise       D.Therefore

As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gestures and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one.
First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.
Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle (角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Tow of the most common defensive (防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.
Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude.
【小题1】The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers      .

A.what a good first impression is
B.how to make a good first impression
C.how long it takes to make a first impression
D.the importance of making a good first impression
【小题2】Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?
A.Cross your arms or legs.
B.Open your coat or jacket when sitting down.
C.Go into the room more slowly than usual.
D.Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly.
【小题3】If you lean forward too much, it means      .
A.you are very boredB.you are too nervous
C.you don’t have confidenceD.you don’t trust others
【小题4】What is the best title for the text?
A.How to use body language to win an interview
B.How to answer questions in an interview
C.How to understand body language
D.How to deal with an interviewer


On April 16th,don`t be surprised if the womann next to you on the subway looks like she forgot to get dlessed for work.She won`t be alone.People in their pajamas(睡衣裤)will be spotted all across the country一traveling on the subway,in line for their morning coffee,and even walking into office buildings.That`S because people will be trading in their business suits for pajamas and celebrating National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day.
There is nothng more comfortable than sitting at your desk in soft cotton flannel(法兰绒的)paiamas or wearing your favorite slippers while you deeply think about the day`s tasks,The PajamaGram Company,Which produces and sells pajamsa,believes that Americans need a break,especially the day aher income taxes are due.That`s why they are celebrating National wear Your Pajamas to Work Day.
Wearing pajamas to work can be relaxing and can actually help employees be more productive.David Alien,author of The Art of Stress-free Productivity,promotes(倡导)relaxation to increase Productivity."Our ability to be Productive is directly proportional(成比例的)to our ability to relax,"said Allen."Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stressftee productivity."
At the Pajama Gram Company,it`s not unusual to find employees Wearing their pajamas at important meetings or at their desks.The Company even invented the term "life is bananas,send some pajamas," to describe how they feel about the world we live in.
The PajamaGrma Company offers over 100 styles of pajamas,robes,slippers and spa products.Each PajamaGram gift comes along with beautiful Pajamas,lavender(熏衣草)bath tea,Do-Not-Disturb sign for the door and a gift card.
61. On APril 16th,people in America often ____________.
A.forget to change pajamas for work
B.do pajama business on the way to Work
C.go to wook in their pajamas
D.celebrate their traditional festival
62. People celebrate this special day because they are expected to
A.Work in a more effective way
B.increase their ability to relax
C.spend less on their daily clothes
D.have more time to rest
63. The underlined word "bananaS" in the last paragraph can be replaced by ___________.
A.easy and free                   B.happy and interesting
C.crazy and busy           D.full of fruits
64. According to the passage,which gifts will you receive from the PaiamaGram Company?
a.a sleepwear  
b.a beautiful box    
c.a Do-Not-Disturb sign
d.lavder bath tea
e.a personalized gift card
A.c,d,e          B.a,c,d          C.b,c,d,e   D.a,c,d,e
65. The main purpose of the passage is to _________.
A.advertise the PajamaGram Company
B.introduce a special day in America
C.describe the busy life In America
D.advise people to buy more pajamas


第三部分阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
请阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项的标号涂黑。
May 16th            Wednesday                                            Sunny
They used to call her “the witch(女巫)”, but today I found things were different.
My legs were too short to reach the floor from up there on the big chair. I was so afraid. My legs started to shake.
It was the first time I had been to the principal’s(校长的) office. And I knew what she was going to ask me.
Why had I been running on the concrete(混凝土) in the playground? Why hadn’t I followed the school rules?
The principal’s secretary was sitting at her desk. She kept asking me questions like whether I liked school and what grade I was in. I didn’t want to talk to her, so I just gave one-word answers.         
Then she asked what my dad did. But I didn’t really know what he did, so I made something up. “He plays basketball for the Boston Celtics,” I said.
The secretary just looked at me, and said nothing more.
Just then, the door to the principal’s office opened. There she was, the woman that everyone called “the witch”.
Was she really that bad? I was surprised to see her office walls were bright yellow, and there were some nice pictures on the desk.
She told me about the pictures. I was surprised that she had a family and a kid, just like me.
Then she asked how my family was. It turned out that she had known me since I was only a few weeks old. I was happy to hear that. If she knew my mum, then I wouldn’t get into much trouble.
She cleaned the cut on my knee and told me to be more careful. She also told me about the rules of the playground. But she didn’t punish or shout at me. And I forgot all the bad things I had heard about “the witch”. I had met her and I knew she was nice.
1.“The witch” in the story refers to _______.
A. the writer                     B. the writer’s father            C. the secretary    D. the principal
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The writer often asked the principal for help.
   B. The principal must be very strict with students.
   C. Running in the playground was allowed by the school rules.
   D. The writer’s father was an excellent basketball player.
3.Which word can replace the underlined phrase “made up” (in Paragraph 6)?
   A. Told.                     B. Invented.             C. Minded.              D. Memorized.
4. How did the writer find the principal in the end?
   A. Terrible.            B. Kind.                        C. Proud.                D. Strict.

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