题目内容

Your living room
Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.
Put plants in the corners of the room, as they attract good energy and will energize your health, but not ones with sharp leaves such as yuccas or cactus. Fresh flowers also bring good energy, but throw them away as soon as they begin to die, and don’t have dried flowers.
Mirrors are vital because they reflect energy. Round or oval ones are best, but they should not be opposite each other, nor should they reflect a door, otherwise your good fortune will go out of it.
To promote harmony between the members of your family, have photos of them around the room, preferably smiling. If you want to find a partner, energize the south-west corner of your living room or bedroom by placing a floor light at least 1.75m high there, and turn it on every evening. Surround yourself with decorations and objects in pairs, such as ducks or birds.
To avoid blocking the positive energy in the room, keep everything tidy. Don’t accumulate too many unnecessary things. Take a look at every object, and ask yourself, “Do I really need it? Do I really like it?” If the answer is no, get rid of it.
Your bedroom
You should have the head of your bed placed against a wall, as this gives you a sense of security. Avoid having a bed under a window, as you are exposed to danger and bad energy from outside. If this is impossible, use blinds or heavy curtains to cover the window. Never sleep in a place where you can’t see the door—you should always be able to see someone who’s coming in.
Avoid hanging pictures or lights above your bed, as this leads to a subconscious feeling of threat. Don’t put mirrors opposite the bed either, as they “break up” the image, and therefore the relationship reflected in them.
Keep lighting low and soft, and decorate preferably with dark colors. Do not hang paintings of fierce animals, abstract subjects, or water in the bedroom. Water is very good elsewhere, but in the bedroom it suggests financial loss. Make sure you never put plants in the bedroom, and don’t have a TV facing the bed, or at least cover it when it is not in use.
Your study
Don’t use the same room for your bedroom and your study, as the different energies will be in conflict. If you have to do this, try to separate the areas either symbolically with plants, or with a screen. Put away piles of files or unfinished work—don’t leave them on your desk. Being tidy promotes positive energy. Wherever you study make sure your desk is in the north-east corner, especially if you are preparing for exams, as this area symbolizes education.
A bookcase is bad feng shui, as its sharp corners generate negative “arrows”, and if you have one you ought to put a climbing plant on it to avoid this effect. Cupboards are better than open shelves.
【小题1】 As for lights, which of the following statements is false?

A.A partner may come with a tall burning floor light in the south-west corner of your room.
B.Good energy can be promoted if there is a lot of light in the living room.
C.Bright lighting in the bedroom can light your mood.
D.It is not a good idea to hang lights above your bed.
【小题2】A bed should be put according to the following rules EXCEPT         .
A.the head of your bed should be placed against a wall
B.having a bed under a window should be avoided
C.mirrors should not be opposite the bed
D.your bed can’t face the door for the sake of privacy
【小题3】To avoid bad luck, the author will probably agree with the statement that         .
A.it is economical to sleep and study in the same room
B.fresh flowers ought to be put on the bookcase with sharp corners
C.blinds or heavy curtains can be used to cover the window if your bed is under a window
D.you can accumulate items as you please
【小题4】 Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
A.Feng shui—a magical power.
B.How does positive and negative energy come to you?
C.Change your room to change your life.
D.How to reorganize your furniture.


【小题1】C
【小题2】D
【小题3】C
【小题4】C

解析试题分析:本文讲述了风水上房屋布置的各个要点和建议,所以如果你改变了你房子的布局,你也就能改变你的人生。
【小题1】细节题。从文章Keep lighting low and soft, and decorate preferably with dark colors. 可知在卧室应该灯光比较的暗和柔和比较好,故选C
【小题2】细节题。从文章Never sleep in a place where you can’t see the door—you should always be able to see someone who’s coming in.可知应该睡在你能够看见门的地方,以便及时知道谁进来了,故选D
【小题3】细节题。从文章Avoid having a bed under a window, as you are exposed to danger and bad energy from outside. If this is impossible, use blinds or heavy curtains to cover the window. 可知如果必须要放在窗户下,可以使用窗帘,故选C
【小题4】主旨题。文章讲述了房屋布置的一些大学问,和建议,所以如果你改变了你房子的布局,你也就能改变你的人生,故选C
考点:社会现象类说明文
点评:高考中对说明文的阅读是常考的题型,平时的练习中要注意积累此类题型的答题方法。本文围绕风水上对房屋的布置进行说明,解答此类型的文章,首先对文章的写作线索有个掌握,对于诸如细节题较多的题目,结合题目的关键字在文章中准确定位,找出正确的答案。

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B
Students’ Insurance
What Is Covered under Contents?
Under the “Contents” section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed---will be protected on “new for old” basis where items will be replaced as new---regardless of their age or condition.
“Contents” include books, radios, audio and video players, TVs, jewellery, home computers, furniture, household goods, other electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows:
Theft
Fire, Lighting, Explosion
Malicious(恶意)Damage
Storm, Flood and other natural disasters
But new-for-old cover does not include clothing and linen.
Where Does Cover Apply?
Anywhere in Australia whether in:
Your Living Place While at College
Your Parents’ Home or Any Temporary Residence(临时住处)---where you are staying when away from College
Your College or Students’ Union Building
College Storage during Vacations
Plus The Following Benefits Included Free
Loss or Damage to:
Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones---up to$300
TVs and videos rented in your name
Library books---up to $300
Daily things bought---up to $500 as to cover described under “Contents”
College or Landlord’s Possessions in your rooms by Fire or Theft (if you are legally responsible---up to $2,000)
Personal Money: from your room---up to $60
PLUS fraudulent(欺诈)use of your Credit Card---up to $1,000
61. If you lose an old video player, the insurance company will _____.
A. replace it with a new one  B. pay you up to $30 in insurance
C. pay you nothing for it is old         D. replace it with a used one
62. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Your household goods will not be insured due to natural disasters.
B. Your computer is insured when you are away from college.
C. You can be paid $2,000 for fraudulent use of your Credit Card.
D. Your rented car is completely insured if it is damaged.
63. All of the following are included in the insurance project except _____.
A. audio and video players, TV        B. jewellery, library books
C. clothing, linen and cars             D. furniture, home computers
64. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. if you lose a radio you can get another one
B. if you have your possessions stolen outside Australia they are not insured
C. if a fire breaks out in your room you can get everything back
D. if your jewellery is stolen you will be paid as much as $300 

¤ While the 2008 Olympics were the first to be broadcast entirely in HD, the 2012 Olympics are the first to broadcast in HD as well as 3D. Sean Taylor, a spokesperson for Panasonic – provider of some of the technologies – said it effectively, “Each Games, from a technology perspective, tries to have a first. London will be the first HD and 3D Games.” The games were first televised in Berlin in 1936 and played on big screens about the city. Then came the first games to enter households (strictly in London that is) in 1948, followed by the first internationally televised games during the 1960 Olympics in Rome. And ever since, that feeling of physically standing in the crowd and watching these mighty contestants has only gotten clearer, more defined. Now, they more literally than ever actually compete in your living room.

§ A paradox is presented as the London games celebrate both the Industrial Revolution (a.k.a. the birth of pollution) and a spirit of committed environmentalism; London will be the first to actively measure its own carbon footprint during these games, designing a stadium and accommodations that cut-back on negative emissions when at all possible. They are also shooting for a world record via the “Javelin,” designed specifically to keep as many exhaust pipes at bay as humanly possible.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The Industrial Revolution first happened in England.

B. 2012 London Olympics is the first to broadcast in HD.

C. People couldn’t see the Olympic Games on TV 80 years ago.

D. 2012 London Olympics is more environmentally friendly than before.

2.What does the underlined word “paradox” probably mean in the text?

A.solid evidence                         B.advanced thought

C.perfect opinion                         D.contradictory view

3.Where does this text probably come from?

A.a novel           B.a report           C.a diary            D.an essay

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.The History of Olympic Games.

B.Two Firsts about 2012 London Olympics

C.2012 London Olympics --- Eco-Conscious Games

D.2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics

 

第二节完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

A fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach and enjoying the warm sunshine with one end of his fishing pole (鱼竿) placed in the sand.

Then a 21 came walking down the beach to have a 22 from his work. He saw the fisherman and decided to 23 why this fisherman was not working  24 .

“If you want to catch lots of fish, you should be 25 rather than lying on the beach!”

The fisherman asked, looking 26 at the businessman and smiling, “And what will my reward be?”

“Well, you can get big 27 to catch more fish!” the man answered.

“And then what will my reward be?” asked the fisherman, 28 smiling.

The businessman replied, “Then you will 29 money and you can buy more nets and also a big boat 30 you can get a lot more fish!”

“And then what will my reward be?” the fisherman asked the 31 question with a smiling face again.

The businessman was beginning to get 32  .

“You can buy a bigger boat, and hire (雇) some people to fish for you! Then you will be a rich man,” he said in a higher 33  .

Once again the fisherman smiled at him and asked, “And then what will my reward be?”

The businessman was 34  of his question and shouted at the fisherman, “Don’t you understand? You can become so 35  that you will never have to work for your living again! You can 36  on this beach and enjoy the  37  .”

The fisherman didn’t  38  the question this time.  39  , he asked “What do you think I’m doing right now?”

Not knowing  40  to say, the businessman left.

21.A. teacher                     B. doctor        C. farmer              D. businessman

22.A. look                        B. rest                   C. walk                 D. meeting

23.A. look up                    B. hunt for            C. find out             D. watch out

24.A. little                        B. much                C. hard                  D. early

25.A. learning                   B. working            C. sleeping            D. resting

26.A. down                B. up                    C. away                 D. out

27.A. fields                B. space                C. nets                  D. houses

28.A. still                      B. even            C. not                   D. only                

29.A. accept               B. receive              C. make                D. create

30.A. as if                         B. even though       C. so that        D. although

31.A. same                 B. difficult            C. special              D. different

32.A. frightened               B. interested          C. hungry              D. angry

33.A. voice                     B. sound         C. grade                D. place

34.A. fond                        B. tired                 C. proud         D. worried

35.A. famous                    B. rich                  C. happy        D. lucky

36.A. sit                           B. stand                 C. lie                    D. run

37.A. sunshine                   B. moonlight  C. cool wind          D. sunrise

38.A. reply                B. repeat        C. consider            D. report

39.A. However                  B. Instead              C. So                   D. Besides     

40.A. when                B. where        C. what                 D. which

 

(D)

As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have.It’s likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen will have a washing machine and a microwave oven.Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.

Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for.Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world.They feel that the long-hour work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes.Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting_is one of them.

Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz.They used to work in central London.He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank.They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs (郊区), leaving their two children with a nanny(保姆).Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock, and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings.They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.

Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales.“I always wanted to have a farm here,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift.It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it.We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays.However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.”

Liz, however, is not quite sure.“I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours.I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals.One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children.My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”

68.What do the first two paragraphs tell us?

A.People seldom work long hours to make money.      

B.People hardly buy more things than necessary.

C.People are sure everything they own is in the right place.

D.People realize more is involved in life than just making money.

69.Daniel agrees that the move to the farm __________.

A.was easy to organize               B.has improved family life

C.was extremely expensive           D.has been a total success

70.The underlined word "downshifting" in the second paragraph means ________.

A.repairing your car by yourself

B.spending money carefully

C.moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better life

D.living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week

 

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