题目内容
attractive people tend to form partnerships that are less stable and satisfying than those enjoyed by plain
Janes.
According to research by Dr John Blaine of the University of Southem Califormia, relationships
between people whose professions largely depend on their appearances, such as models or actors, tend
to end much faster than those between lawyers, doctors or students.
Blaine said the beautiful felt different from childhood. They are treated as special, which may create
both arrogance(傲慢)and insecurity. All too often, beauty can be used as an alternative to education.
Often they are pushed out of their class or town, told to go off and make their fortune in Hollywood or
London and, when the majority fail, they have few talents to make a living.
Blaine added that beautiful people score poorly on the "big five" - the key factors American experts
consider when helping distressed couples. These are neuroticism(神经过敏), including anger and
anxiety; extroversion(性格外向); openness to new experiences; agreeableness; and conscientiousness,
or sticking by agreements they have made. Attractive people often see no reason to try to change until
their looks start to fade.
Krista Sutherland, of the University of California Los Angeles, said partnerships that appeared to be
perfect from the outside, such as the former "dream teams" of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise or Hugh
Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, where backgrounds and aspirations(抱负)are often shared, did not
necessarily lead to happiness.
were far from alone in their misery. " mean?
B. Beautiful women always were alone.
C. Many beautiful women didn't end up with a happy life.
D. Beautiful women always lived a happy life.
B. women called Jane
C. common people
D. attractive women
B. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise were very satisfied with their life
C. When they fail in Hollywood, the beautiful have little trouble in making a living
D. The marriages of the beautiful often last long
阅读理解E
Do you have a sore throat, a running nose and a headache? Do you keep coughing and sneezing? If you do, the chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu---but which one? Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.
Colds, which usually last about a week, affect the nose most. They commonly cause a running nose and sneezing. Sometimes, they cause a headache, a cough and slightly aching muscles.
Flu is a much more serious illness and is caused by different groups of viruses. People with flu usually get all the symptoms(症状) described above. However, they also get a high fever, a dry cough and much worse aching. Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages. The symptoms also last much longer. Sometimes they don’t disappear for at least two weeks.
Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly(年长的), who are weaker and less healthy than most younger people, can die from flu. This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection(预防针) before the start of winter when flu is most common. This injection is inexpensive and definitely(明显地)worth it.
If you have a cold or flu, you must always deal with used tissues(手巾纸) carefully. Don’t leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor. Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could be passed on. And finally, remember to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze! You don’t want to see the small drops of liquids blown(喷) out of your nose and mouth when you sneeze, do you? Disgusting(令人作呕), eh? Now you can understand why it’s a good idea to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze!
【小题1】 In paragraph 4, we learn that ________.
A.flu injection can cause death |
B.most old people die from flu |
C.flu can kill old people easily |
D.flu is most common in summer |
A.it helps keep your classroom tidy |
B.it prevents the spread of colds and flu |
C.people hate picking up dirty tissues |
D.picking up lots of tissues is hard work |
A.Both colds and flu last the same time. |
B.Both colds and flu can be prevented by injection. |
C.Both colds and flu are caused by the same viruses. |
D.Both colds and flu have an aching symptom. |
A.Colds and Flu |
B.The Different Symptoms of a Cold and Flu |
C.Prevention Is Better Than Cure |
D.Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing |