题目内容
18.Many of us dream of having thousands and thousands of dollar to spend on what we desire.We can buy lottery tickets,enter contests or spend hours building a business or invest in the stock market.We are sure that when we have plenty of money,we will be happy.While having some money does have an impact on our level of happiness,having a lot of money does not.It is reported that Americans whose income goes from 20,000a year to50,000 a year are more likely to be happy.But beyond $50,000,happiness does not increase as salaries go up.It is because we are never satisfied.Catherine Sanderson,a psychology professor at Amherst College says,"We always think if we just had a little more money,we'd be happier.But when we get there,we are not."
Daniel Gilbert,a psychology professor at Harvard notes,"The more you make,the more you
want.The more you have,the less it brings you joy.We incorrectly assume we'Il get more pleasure from more,and we don't."
The things money can buy don't make you happy either.A lot of research suggests that you
won't find the"good life"buying expensive"toys".You finally buy that BMW you've always
wanted and it soon loses its appeal.Then,instead of wondering if a new car is what really makes you happy,you decide you just need a different new car.It is an endless cycle.
To really be happy,you need to understand what makes you happy in the first place.One secret of happiness is people.Surveys have found that people need people.Those who have five or more close friends are 50% more likely to describe themselves as"very happy".Good relationships have a far greater effect on happiness than larger salary.Andrew Oswald,an economist at England's University of Warwick says,"If you are looking for happiness in life,find the right husband or wife rather than trying to double your salary."
So invest your time and energy in people.The reward is much bigger in terms of happiness!
25.In Paragraph 1the author intends to tell us the"belief"thatD
A.we are unhappy because we often lack money
B.people can buy what they want if they have enough money
C.more money will make one's dreams come true
D.happiness will result from more money
26.Which of the following statements would the author agree to?A
A.Having some money brings happiness to some degree.
B.The more money one earns,the sadder one becomes
C.Buying expensive things will surely bring pleasure
D.We get nothing from buying expensive things we want.
27.Why does happiness not increase with pay rises?B
A.Most of us have a psychological problem.B.People are not content with what they get.
C.It is human nature to be unhappy.D.Happiness has nothing to do with money.
28.In order to find happiness we shouldC
A.always make new friends B.take no notice of our salaries
C.focus on good relationships D.invest our money in our friend.
分析 文章介绍快乐和金钱的关系,更多的钱并不能真正带来快乐,因为人都是不满足的,只有专注于良好的人际关系,我们才能得到快乐.
解答 25-28 DA B C
25:D 细节题:从第一段的句子:We are sure that when we have plenty of money,we will be happy,可知作者想告诉读者一种想法:"快乐可以来自更多的钱",选D小题
26:A 细节题:从文章第二段的句子:While having some money does have an impact on our level of happiness,having a lot ofmoney does not.可知作者同意在某种程度上有钱可以带来快乐,选A小题
27:B 细节题:从文章第二段的句子:.It is because we are never satisfied.可知快乐不能随着工资的上涨而增加,因为人们对得到的不满意,选B小题
28:C 细节题:从文章倒数第二段的句子:Good relationships have a far greater effect on happiness than larger salary可知为了得到快乐,我们应该专注于好的关系,选C
点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项 (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.
GM(转基因) crops are debatable.On one hand,some farmers and scientists feel that GM crops can make the world a(51)B place.If bioengineers can create crops that are resistant to insects(52)C,then they won't have to worry about insects destroying plants.In the(53)A of insect damage,crops can grow to feed the poor and hungry.Genetic engineering can create plants with other desirable properties as well.Plants that don't require much water,that can live even in times of drought,can help prevent the widespread(54)C that would occur if people have nothing to eat.It's easy to see why many people believe that GM crops will help the world meet the difficult(55)A that it will face as more and more people need to be fed.
But not everyone thinks bioengineering is a good idea.Other people are(56D.They mistrust the claims made and don't believe that biotechnology is without (57)B.The possible dangers include harming the ecosystem-the inter-related community of plants and animals and bacteria that(58)B the Earth.They(59)B that changing plants can harm our environment,and damage to our surroundings can hurt us.One danger is that GM crops can transfer their characteristics to other plants.Plants that reproduce by spreading their pollen (花粉) in the wind can possibly fertilize wild plants,making them more (60)B to control.Another problem is that GM plants might be a source of allergens (过敏源).This seems (61)D,but in the process of making GM foods,genes are transferred that are known to cause problems for some people.Allergic reactions can(62)D from coughing and sneezing to death.
Indeed,people hold very different opinions about(63)A.While some people look forward to crops that will not rot during the trip to market,others claim that we will ruin our cropland and destroy what we are trying to save.While some people look forward to crops that can(64)C droughts,others claim that contact with GM plants can pollute other crops,making them(65)C for use.For some people,GM crops are the hope of the future; for others,they are a poison that will harm or destroy our farmland.
51.A.worse | B.better | C.less healthy | D.more peaceful |
52.A.in no way | B.by all means | C.for example | D.by contrast |
53.A.absence | B.appearance | C.case | D.effect |
54.A.war | B.poverty | C.starvation | D.robbery |
55.A.challenge | B.specification | C.standard | D.principle |
56.A.knowledgeable | B.supportive | C.ignorant | D.suspicious |
57.A.control | B.risks | C.criteria | D.doubts |
58.A.turn up | B.make up | C.give up | D.take up |
59.A.ensure | B.worry | C.deny | D.demand |
60.A.temperate | B.difficult | C.efficient | D.enjoyable |
61.A.inevitable | B.inaccessible | C.unavoidable | D.unlikely |
62.A.suffer | B.arise | C.start | D.range |
63.A.bioengineering | B.allergens | C.drought | D.future |
64.A.cause | B.reduce | C.stand | D.change |
65.A.efficient | B.expensive | C.unfit | D.possible. |
-______,otherwise I would be severely punished by MR.Johnson( )
A. | No problem | B. | With pleasure | C. | Forget it | D. | My pleasure |
A.What are SIGs? B.What types of memberships are available? C.Who can join IATEFL China? D.What and where is IATEFL China? E.What links does IATEFL China have? F.What happens at the Annual Conference? |
It is based in Tonghua City,Jilin Province of the People's Republic of China and is managed by the President of the association.Other office staff include the General Secretary,the International Affairs Administrator,the Membership Secretary,the Newsletter Distribution,and the General Assistant.
77.B
You can join as a full member and receive the association's newsletter six times per year,two free publications,free membership to one SIG (Special Interest Group),discounts on publications,reduced conference registration fees,and voting rights.
There are also special membership packages for institutional members and for members of IATEFL China's associates (basic members).
By the end of this year,members of IATEFL China can benefit from the special rights provided by the mother organization (IATEFL) at some rate.
78.F
This is the most important event in the association's calendar and takes place each year in August somewhere in China.It is attended by around 800 delegates each year and includes plenary sessions by eminent practitioners,a large number of workshops,talks and round table discussions given by able speakers,as ELT Exhibition and Pre-Conference Events organized by Special Interest Groups.
79.A
Members can join any number of the 10 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including:FLT Teaching & Learning Policy; FLT Curriculum & Syllabus Study; Coherence Research on Primary-secondary School and Secondary-Tertiary Transition; Primary School Classroom Instruction Model; Secondary School Classroom Instruction Model; Modern IT in FLT; Applied Linquistics; FL Learning Strategies; FL Teacher Development and Training; FL Textbook,Materials and Teaching Aids Design.
80.E
IATEFL China has associate agreements with other teachers'associations throughout the world.Among other things,there are usual agreements to exchange newsletters and to provide a speaker to attend each other's conference at least once every year.More so,committee members from IATEFL China are willing to attend the conferences,meetings,etc.of related associations upon invitation.