阅读理解,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。

  How often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing.The usual answer these days is“never”.or“hardly ever”.As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation.Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down.But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.

  Stress is fl natural part of everyday life.There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic, problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress.Stress, in fact, is not the“baddy”it is often reputed to be.A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life.It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

  The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual.Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities.Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties.When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically.In fact we make a choice between “fight” or “fright” and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death.The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response.All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress.It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered.Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress.

  Stress in some people produces stomach disorders, while others experience tension headaches.Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires, We need to find ways to cope with it.

(1)

People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because ________.

[  ]

A.

they are working harder than they used to

B.

they are often too busy to find the time

C.

they are not clear of how to relax by themselves

D.

they are suffering from the effects of stress

(2)

What is implied but not stated in the passage?

[  ]

A.

The art of relaxation can greatly help people bear stress.

B.

People in primitive days know certain ways to deal with stress.

C.

If one gets into the habit of relaxing every day he can overcome stress easily.

D.

Stress can lead to serious health problem if one is exposed to it for too long.

(3)

The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 suggests that ________.

[  ]

A.

stress is not always a bad thing for people

B.

stress has a bad reputation of causing ill health

C.

stress is not so terrible as people often believe it to be

D.

stress is always harmful to people all the time

(4)

According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?

[  ]

A.

Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally.

B.

Different people can stand different amounts of stress.

C.

All the stress can lead to poor performance.

D.

Large amounts of stress is important to people's lire.

(5)

What is the writer's attitude to stress according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

Stress as well as relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.

B.

Stress should not be rid completely from the life.

C.

Stress produces both positive and negative effects on people.

D.

People usually work better under stress if they are healthy.

第二节:信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,

并按照要求匹配信息。首先,请阅读下列六则卡通人物的性格介绍:

Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and all the other cartoon characters? What makes you love them? Well, maybe because they're like the people around you. Think about it! You may find a friend or classmate who is like them.

A.As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cake. She loves to make new friends. She likes to ask friends to her parties. Her smile is so lovely.

B.As clever as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use a typewriter in two years! He thinks a lot. He is so clever that you like to be with him.

C.As sarcastic (讽刺的) as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes he is not nice. He doesn't really like you? He thinks you're a fool? No, in his heart, he loves you. He is a friend with hard words but a warm heart.

D.As naughty as MashiMaro: He doesn't look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and looks naughty. He always plays tricks. So you may get angry with him and don't like him very much. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eyes. But, he' s still a child.

E. As confident as Prince of Tennis: He has faith in himself and always wants to win.

F. As friendly as Mickey: He is clever and kind. He has a good heart and is glad to help others. Everyone likes to turn to him for help whenever they are in trouble.

请阅读Susan, Tom, John, Bob, George的个性描述,然后匹配与他们个性相当的卡通人物。

56. Tom is a warm-hearted boy, and he cares for others very much. If you meet with any difficulty, you can tell him, and he will surely help you.

57. Susan has many friends and she likes to stay with them in many kinds of parties. On her face there is always a smile.

58. John likes thinking and can always find ways to solve any difficult problems.

59. Bob seems to be very rude and impolite and his words are unpleasant to hear, but his inner heart is full of concerns for others.

60. George believes in himself, and he always wants to win the first place in almost everything.

 

Teaching materials for learning Chinese are provided here. There are sites where you may find interesting instructions suitable for you. Here are some sites to begin your surfing.

You may start with these pages from this website — just to get a little taste of it without working too hard.

● A Is For Love

Flash cards for learning a few Chinese words

● Listening to the sound of Chinese

Play a few words of Chinese on your computer.

● A few Chinese words

Each word is enlarged for easy study.

If you are studying Chinese, these tools can help. [来源:]

● Zhongwen site

More than a dictionary!

● Clavis Sinica

 Excellent program by Professor David Porter. It displays a whole document in Chinese [GB] or [BIG5], and gives individual word’s definition, pronunciation as well as much more information when you click on that word. If you are studying Chinese, this is a very useful tool.

● Chinese Character Visual Dictionary

If you like to know more, go to the following sites on the Internet.

● The Chinese Outpost[来源:ZXXK]

Pronunciation, Character and Grammer By Mark Andrew Baker. The best. A must-visit site.

● Learn Cantonese / Mandarin Online

● Internet Based Chinese Teaching and Learning

● Rainland Kids discover Chinese — Site is in Germany

If you want to have a better understanding of China, go to this one.

● Wanfang Data

As an affiliate (分支) of Chinese Ministry of Science && Technology, Wanfang Data has been the leading information provider in China since 1950s. With a wide range of database resources and value-added services, Wanfang Data has become a gateway to understanding Chinese culture, medicine, business, science, etc.

1.This passage is most probably from ______.

A. a TV programme            B. a teacher’s lecture

C. a newspaper                  D. the Internet

2.If you want to know each Chinese character’s definition, pronunciation and much more information, you’d better surf ______.

A. Zhongwen site   B. A Is For Love         C. Clavis Sinica   D. A few Chinese words

3.If you want to know China about its culture, medicine, business, science, you’d better surf ______.

A. Learn Mandarin online                   B. Wanfang Data

C. Rainland kids discover Chinese        D. The Chinese Outpost

4. The underlined word “gateway” in the last paragraph probably refers to ______.

A. an opening in a wall that can be closed by a gate[来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*K]

B. a place through which you can go to another place  

C. the space when a door is open 

D. a means of getting or achieving something

 

When we found him, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were torn, his hands bleeding. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked unsteadily a few yards through the woods and fell again.

After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His tracks showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road. His senses were so dulled by fear and tiredness that he did not hear the cars going by or see the lights at night.

We found him just in time.

This man, like others before him, had simply been frightened when he knew he was lost. What had been a near disaster might have turned out as only a pleasant walk, if he had made a few preparations before he stepped from the highway or off a known path.

Whatever sense of direction that a man may have, it’s still largely a question of observation. A skilled woodsman always keeps an eye on his surroundings. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction water flows through a swamp, and the way a tree leans across a path. With these in mind, he is still likely to turn around many times, but he is seldom lost.

There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does come across some strange problem that puts him into the “lost” situation. A rainstorm or sudden blizzard may catch him without a compass in his pocket. Darkness may find him in a rough area, where travel is dangerous without a light.

When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of being laughed at as a result of his poor knowledge in the woods. He may also be concerned about the inconvenience that he will cause his friends when he doesn’t show up. This false pride may lead him to keep on the move in a false effort to find his way against all difficulties.

The person who thinks ahead is seldom in great danger. He’ll be safe if he observes carefully, thinks ahead, and remains calm.

1.The writer suggested that if the man had not been found, he would have ______.

A.been shot by a gun

B.become confused

C.been attacked by wild animals

D.been in great danger

2.According to the text, if a person gets lost in the forest, at the very beginning, he would _____.

A.worry about being laughed at

B.push himself to find his way out

C.feel it is convenient to ask for help from his friends

D.feel sorry that he didn’t study hard enough

3.When a person tries to find his way in the woods, ________ is the most important.

A.intelligence

B.observation

C.direction

D.chance

4.The writer tells the story of the lost man as an example of people who_______.

A.go into the woods by themselves

B.don’t know how to signal for help properly

C.are frightened when they think they are lost

D.keep their head when they are in trouble

 

Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
—Deborah
A  First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
—Ms. Kravis

  1. 1.

    What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

    1. A.
      She is applying for a master’s degree.
    2. B.
      She is very active in her high school.
    3. C.
      Her disability prevents her studying well.
    4. D.
      She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability.
  2. 2.

    According to Ms. Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?

    1. A.
      Keep them secret
    2. B.
      Explain the reasons
    3. C.
      Stress other aspects
    4. D.
      Work hard to improve
  3. 3.

    What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?

    1. A.
      Supportive
    2. B.
      Opposed
    3. C.
      Doubtful
    4. D.
      Unconcerned
  4. 4.

    According to the text, Ms. Kravis is probably         .

    1. A.
      an editor
    2. B.
      a school leader
    3. C.
      a psychological
    4. D.
      an educational expert

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