题目内容
2.If a sitcom(情景喜剧) that lasts for 10years is considered popular,then surely one that still stirs up emotions after 20must be considered a classic.Friends first aired in the US in 1994,featuring a cast of six young men and women in New York.In the time since,it's become one of the most famous titles in the sitcom genre(流派),aired in over 100countries and regions in the world.The show is iconic(形象的)among those who grew up in the 1990s because it explores basic yet important themes like friendship,struggling to survive in a big city,and finding independence and identity,all of which are still relevant to young audiences today.
Against the background of the Internet age,IT staff ( 职员) who were once marginalized(排斥) and laughed at have been brought back to life due to the popularity of hit show The Big Bang Theory,in which four talents lacking normal social skills make an attempt at living on a college campus.
At the same time,Gossip girl,describing a young cast of New Yorkers born with silver spoons in their mouths,show the difficulties upper-class adolescents experience.
The show's fashion and mature(成熟的) subject matter allowed it to draw the interest of both teenagers and adults.
Although these typical TV shows cover a wide timeline and a variety of themes,they all have a universal topic.Why are they still fascinating?It remains to be found out.
29.Why is the sitcom Friends typical among young people in the 1990s?B
A.Because it predicts the future of the young at that time.
B.Because it deals with the subjects faced by the youth.
C.Because it is the most influential sitcom of all time.
D.Because it is a breakthrough in the producing style.
30.What can we learn about The Big Bang Theory?D
A.It is about four talents who are good at everything.
B.It is set in the time before the Internet came into being.
C.It arouses people's enthusiasm for computers.
D.It improves the conditions of the people in IT.
31.According to the passage,Gossip GirlA.
A.shows fashionable style and adult subject.
B.describes the life of ordinary girls.
C.attracts people of all ages.
D.describes the hardships of upper-class people.
分析 本文介绍了《老友记》因为反映了友情这个基本主题,介绍了六个年轻人在大城市拼搏,追求独立和自尊的故事,就像所有年轻人所面临的一样,所以深得人们的喜爱.
解答 29-31 BD A
29.B 细节题.由第二段 The show is iconic(形象的) among those who grew up in the 1990s because it explores basic yet important themes like friendship,struggling to survive in a big city,and finding independence and identity,all of which are still relevant to young audiences today 可知,《老友记》因为反映了友情这个基本主题,介绍了六个年轻人在大城市拼搏,追求独立和自尊的故事,就像所有年轻人所面临的一样,所以深得人们的喜爱.故正确答案为B.
30.D 细节题.由第三段 Against the background of the Internet age,IT staff who were once marginalized and laughed at have been brought back to life due to the popularity of hit show The Big Bang Theory,in which four talents lacking normal social skills make an attempt at living on a college campus 可知,四个天才缺乏社交能力,所以不是擅长所有事情,故A错误;它是在网络时代的背景下出现的,所以B错误;文中并没有提到它引起人们对电脑的热情,故C错误;文中表明因为它,曾经被排斥和嘲笑的信息技术人员得到了正常的对待,故D正确.故正确答案为D.
31.A 细节题.由第四段第二句 The show's fashion and mature subject matter allowed it to draw the interest of both teenagers and adults 可知,它有时尚的风格和成熟的主题,且吸引的只是青年人和成年人,故A正确,C错误.由第四段第一句 At the same time,Gossip girl,describing a young cast of New Yorkers born with silver spoons in their mouths,show the difficulties upper-class adolescents experience 可知,它描述的对象是富家年轻人,展现了上层阶级的年轻人经历的困难,故B、D错误.故正确答案为A.
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A. | The,dated | B. | The,dating | C. | /,dated | D. | /,dating |
A. | permission | B. | profit | C. | preference | D. | phenomenon |
Since they were forced to (52)C one of the biggest frauds (欺诈行为) in auto industry history last month,the executives at Volkswagen have offered (53)B and promised to fix the cheating devices wired into eleven millions of their diesel cars (柴油车).But they haven't explained who ordered,(54)A and designed the software that enabled the cars to cheat on emissions tests while emitting (55)D on the road.Nor has Volkswagen said how and when it plans to fix the cars,which many customers bought in the belief that they were fuel (56)B and clean.
On October 8,German prosecutors (检察官) broke into the corporate offices as part of their investigation.Meanwhile,Matthias Muller,the (57)D appointed chief executive,continued to insist that the former executive,Martin Winterkorn,who resigned shortly after the scandal,knew (58)C."Do you really think that a chief executive had time for the inner functioning of engine software?"he said in a recent interview,as if the problem was some
(59)A shortcoming and not an elaborate effort to (60)D regulators and customers around the world.
If Mr.Winterkorn was not responsible,who was?Nobody believes that the handful of senior managers could have (61)C this scheme without any support.Hans-Dieter Potsch,a supervisory board chairman,issued a statement earlier this month,saying it would take time before Volkswagen could make (62)B the findings of its internal investigations."We must overcome the crisis,"he explained,"but we must also ensure that Volkswagen continues to grow."That seems to miss the point that Volkswagen will neither overcome the crisis nor grow unless it can instantly produce some (63)A answers and explanations.
Even if they manage to fix millions of cars,Volkswagen executives will still face an enormous (64)D from lawsuits,lost sales and the (65)B to Volkswagen's reputation.There is no device to block the angry and urgent questions that they face.Apologizing is just the easy part.
51.A.reputation | B.revenge | C.responsibility | D.revolution |
52.A.commit | B.recognize | C.admit | D.revise |
53.A.gratitude | B.apologies | C.guidance | D.authorities |
54.A.approved | B.chose | C.withdrew | D.undertook |
55.A.light | B.ashes | C.smell | D.pollutants |
56.A.effective | B.efficient | C.extinct | D.essential |
57.A.officially | B.voluntarily | C.temporarily | D.newly |
58.A.anything | B.something | C.nothing | D.everything |
59.A.minor | B.major | C.inferior | D.superior |
60.A.conceal | B.confuse | C.attract | D.deceive |
61.A.held on | B.got rid of | C.carried out | D.made up |
62.A.clear | B.public | C.possible | D.convenient |
63.A.convincing | B.likely | C.factual | D.solid |
64.A.conflict | B.opportunities | C.competitions | D.challenges |
65.A.response | B.blow | C.solution | D.key |
A.A tool to analyze tourism competitiveness B.Opportunities from the potential markets C.A significant contribution to economy D.Distance and policy obstacles E.Opportunities in existence with challenges F.Natural and cultural draw card |
Tourism is considered as one of the fastest growing industries in Australia,which contributes significantly to the Australian economy.According to ATC (September 1998),4.22million visitors came to Australia in the year ending June,1998.The main visitors are from Japan,New Zealand and United Kingdom.This paper attempts to analyze whether Australia has the ability to compete successfully with other countries as it enters the new millennium.The analysis will be used as the tool to analyze Australian tourism competitiveness.
77.F
The most obvious strength of Australia is the diversity of natural and manmade attractions.Australia has hundreds of national parks,many of which are world heritage listed.Moreover,there are many unique plants and wildlife found nowhere else on earth.Conde Nast Traveller magazine has recently ranked Australia as the best desirable destination for travelers in 1998,with Sydney being chosen as the best city in the world.Another strength of Australia is the friendliness and easygoing attitude of Australian people,which is world-famous.In addition,the mix of Australian population is truly multicultural.This cultural diversity reflects in the diversity of art,entertainment,and cuisine found in Australia.Apart from the great mix of culture,Aboriginal culture is also another draw card for Australia.The recent survey found that 80% of European visitors want to see and experience Aboriginal culture when they come to Australia.
78.D
One of Australia's inherent weaknesses is its geographical isolation.This means Australia can not position itself as a mass tourism market.However,Australian Tourist Commission attempts to change the perception of distance barrier by promoting Australia as the destination that"takes only as long to get to as a flight between West coast United States and Europe".Restrictive visa policy is another weakness.Australia's visa policy is against international trend towards more freedom of international travel.In addition,visa fee of $ 50has been implemented upon the visitors from Asian countries.Visa regulation should be relaxed,at least to allow free entry for citizens of low risk countries,those which have low visa rejection rates and low overstay rates.
79.B
There are several new emerging markets,which represent a promising opportunity for Australia.These new markets are China,India,Philippines,and South America.China,in particular,is Australia's most promising market because Australia has recently been awarded official tourism destination status by the Chinese government.In only one year,the number of Chinese tourists has already become the sixth largest market for Australia,with the growth of 25%.Another opportunity is from backpackers market,which is becoming more important over time.In addition,they tend to stay longer than most average tourists.According to Office of National Tourismaverage backpackers stay 72nights in the country.In the year ended March 1997,255,700international backpackers visited Australia.
80.E
According to the SWOT analysis,Australia has capability to compete in the international tourism market for the new millennium.It is apparent that there are many strengths and opportunities ahead to make sure that Australia can secure its competitive position.However,it is important to also recognize that there are some inherent weaknesses and possible threats that could have the impact on Australia's competitiveness.These issues need to be dealt with so that the overall competitiveness of Australia will be enhanced.Furthermore,to be able to compete in the long run,it is important to make sure that there is a balance between tourism development and environmental protection.It is the beautiful natural environment which draws visitors to Australia in the first place.
A.Independence leading to family breakup B.Women's easy and convenient life in USA C.No marriage for many people nowadays D.Average American families getting small E.Full freedom for young women F.Divorce---a social problem in USA |
Marriage,like other social instructions,is showing the strains of modern life.While more Americans are getting married today than ever before,the divorce rate is also disturbingly on the rise( one divorce for every three marriages last year).Why should this be so,and what,if anything,can we do to reverse this trend?
77.B
For most people,life is easier and more comfortable than ever before.Convenience foods from the supermarket simplify shopping and cooking.Household appliances like the vacuum cleaner and the washing machine have made housework much easier to do.Released from these household chores,many wives have found jobs outside the home.Women are achieving economic independence.
78.D
Families,too,are simpler today.In American,it is not customary for parents to live with their married children.With our greater mobility,relatives have scattered,the parents retiring to Florida or Arizona and the young people,after they marry,going wherever their jobs or their interests take them.
79.E
Young adult women have new freedom,too.While attending college,they often live away from home,sometimes far from their parents or their relatives.After college,they move to the city,find a job,and set up"bachelor"apartment.This is the era of women's liberation.
80.A
But all this freedom and affluence have had an unforeseen and in some respects a devastating effect on marriage.Men and women,no longer dependent on each other for food and maintenance,find it harder to accept the responsibilities and restraints or endurance the misunderstandings of married life.When happiness becomes misery,many couples decide to terminate their marriage through divorce.On the other hand,there is a growing trend today for couples in trouble to try to save their marriage by consulting a professional counselor.He listens patiently while they talk,knowing that only through self-understanding can they solve their problems.