题目内容
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Eccentrics are people who have an unusual or odd personality, set of beliefs, or behavior pattern. They may or may not comprehend the standards for normal behavior in their culture. They simply don’t care about the society’s disapproval of their habits or beliefs.
Once considered socially unacceptable, eccentric people have been found to possess some positive characteristics. 1. They often have more curiosity about the world and, in many cases, are contentedly obsessed by hobbies and interests. 2. They live in a world of their own and do not worry about what others think of them. So they are usually less restricted and therefore more carefree in forming new ideas.
3. Statistics show they visit their doctors less—about once in eight to nine years, which is 20 times less than the average person. This could be partly due to their innate traits such as humor and happiness. 4. This may explain why eccentrics are, on the whole, healthier.
Psychologists therefore suggest that we pay attention to those who do not conform. It could be our aunt who has been raising pet lizards. 5. Their crazy hobby or strange sense of humor is what keeps them going. Eccentric people may seem odd, but they will likely live a happier and healthier life because they enjoy what they are doing. In fact, many of history’s most brilliant minds have displayed some unusual behaviors and habits.
A.Eccentrics are also found to be healthier.
B.According to a recent study in England, eccentrics are more creative.
C.Or it could be our best friend’s brother who wears shorts to a formal dance.
D.People may have eccentric taste in clothes, or have eccentric hobbies.
E.Psychologists also find that eccentric people do not follow conventions.
F.Such personal traits are found to play an important role in boosting the body’s immune system.
G.Psychologist Dr David Weeks mentions people with a mental illness “suffer” from their behavior while eccentrics are quite happy.
阅读理解。阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
While you are online there are plenty of perfectly legal sites where you can listen to music for free. This gives you the chance to listen to music before buying it, discover new music, and create great online playlists that you can share with others.
The Sixty One
The Sixty One is devoted to showcasing obscure or unknown artists of all genres. There’s a range of musical styles from classical to rock and roll, folk to jazz, and everything in between. Don’t expect to find big name musicians on here; you’re more likely to find the musicians playing at local coffee shops than bands you hear on the radio..
Pow Wow
Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. PowWows.com has 2 online radio stations that play Native American Music 24/7 free! Here you can listen to your favorite artists and drum groups on your computer or mobile device and add your music to our station.
Playlist
Playlist has an enormous library, so you can create playlists with almost any musician you can think of. They have both some lesser known artists and big names, so you have a really good selection. The worst part: Due to licensing laws, many of the songs on Playlist are now restricted to certain countries. So unless you live inside the US, it is likely that you might not be able to find all of your favorite songs.
Pandora
Pandora is an intelligent Internet radio site. Basically, as you listen, you can give each song a thumbs up or thumbs down. You can create your own radio station that only plays music you like. The best part: It listens to your opinion, so that after a while it’s only playing music you like, but the list is always changing and expanding.
My Space
Combine a major social networking site with thousands of artists around the world. Each musician has their own page, which normally has a playlist of several of their songs. But it has a huge range of musicians ranging from huge stars to the up-and-coming, and you can listen to the music and interact with the rest of the page.
1.If you enjoy listening to some new music, you can pay a visit to ______.
A. Pow Wow B. Playlist C. The Sixty One D. Pandora
2.You can’t listen to some music on Playlist possibly because ______.
A. it is only open to those who are in the United States
B. you are not one of the members of the website
C. you don’t have any playlist
D. the music is played only by the local people
3.Pandora is different from the other websites of music in that ____.
A. listening to music is free of charge
B. the website keeps changing and expanding
C. it is built according to your suggestions
D. you can always enjoy your favorite music
4.Which or the following is true of My Space?
A. Thousands of artists visit it every day.
B. It is unnecessary to create your own playlist.
C. There are many songs of each musician.
D. It is possible to meet the stars around the world.
5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Best Free Music Websites.
B. All Kinds of Music Online.
C. Create Your Own Playlist.
D. Listen to Music for free.
最近来自加拿大的外教史密斯先生任你们班的口语老师。请你根据提示信息,用英语写一篇短文,介绍这位新老师。
外貌 | 戴眼镜;年轻、英俊;中等身材 |
性格 | 幽默;外向;乐于助人 |
教学方面 | 知识丰富;课堂生动有趣 |
与学生的关系 | 与学生关系融洽,在学习方面要求严格 |
参考词汇:中等身材 be of medium height
要求:l.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2. 可根据提示适当发挥;
3. 词数:120左右。