I worked as a manager in a company for a number of years. I liked my job, and was doing well there, but our company was bought by a large company and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs. 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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I worked as a manager in a company for a number of years. I liked my job, and was doing well there, but our company was bought by a large company and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs. That was when I decided to do something I’d always wanted to do---become a freelance(自由撰稿的) writer. Changing professions has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.

The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible( 灵活的) schedule. I work about as much as I did before---between 45 and 50 hours a week---but my schedule is much less rigid (刻板的) than it used to be. Before, I worked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, with a few extra hours on weekends. Now, however, I work when I feel like it. For instance, sometimes I work until midnight or 2 a.m., then sleep until noon. I really prefer this kind of schedule. It seems more natural to me.

I alse decided that it was about time I began to pay more attention to my health. While I was working as a manager, I never exercised. I already felt tired after work, so I just came home in the evening and watched TV. However, last year I joined a health club and began to do regular exercise. As a result I have lost over 10 pounds and I feel much better. I’ve also started to eat more healthfully. I used to eat a lot of fast food, but now I do my own shopping. I buy lots of fruits and vegetables and cook them at home.

Of course, not all the changes have been that east. For example, I don’t feel as safe financially as I used to. When I was working as a manager, I never worried much about money. I could always count on getting my paycheck every two weeks. Working freelance, I don’t have a regular paycheck. So now I have to make sure that there’s enough money until the next check arrives.

All in all, I really like my current lifestyle. Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ll never want to have a “regular” job. But for me, at least, it suits me.

71. The author decided to become a freelance writer because ________.

A. he had always liked writing B. he hadn’t liked to work in the company

C. the boss didn’t like him D. the boss had another person to do the job

72. What is the main difference the job change brought to the author?

A. That he doesn’t need to work hard.

B. That he can earn much more money.

C. That he can change his schedule as he likes.

D. That he can watch TV as long as he likes.

73. What is his chief problem now?

A. He has no job to do.

B. He must work harder than before.

C. His health has changed worse than before.

D. He has to worry about money.

74. At the end of the passage, the author indicates that ________.

A. he wants to have a regular job

B. he is not going to change his lifestyle in the near future

C. he wants to change his lifestyle in the near future

D. he must change his job to earn more money.

75. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. The author likes to work in the company very much.

B. The author’s lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.

C. The author doesn’t like to do exercise.

D. The author does want to change his job to earn more money.

ACDBB

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　　Astronaut Jim Voss has enjoyed many memorable moments in his career, including three space flights and one space walk．But he recalls with special fondness a decidedly earthbound(为地球引力所束缚的)experience in the summer of 1980, when he participated in the NASAASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program．Voss, then a science teacher at West Point, was assigned to the Marshall Space Flight Center’s propulsion(推进)lab in Alabama to analyze why a hydraulic fuel pump seal on the space shuttle was working so well when previous seals had failed．It was a seemingly tiny problem among the vast complexities of running the space program．Yet it was important to NASA because any crack in the seal could have led to destructive results for the astronauts who relied on them．

　　“I worked a bit with NASA engineers, ” says Voss, “but I did it mostly by analysis．I used a handheld calculator, not a computer, to do a thermodynamic(热力学的)analysis．” At the end of the summer, he, like the other NASA-ASEE fellows working at Marshall, summarized his findings in a formal presentation and detailed paper．It was a valuable moment for Voss because the ASEE program gave him added understanding of NASA, deepened his desire to fly in space, and intensified his application for astronaut status．

　　It was not an easy process．Voss was actually passed over when he first applied for the astronaut program in 1978．Over the next nine years he reapplied repeatedly, and was finally accepted in 1987．Since then he has participated in three space missions．The 50-year-old Amy officer, who lives in Houston, is now in training for a four-month mission as a crew member on the International Space Station starting in July 2000．

　　Voss says the ASEE program is wonderful for all involved．“It brings in people from the academic world and gives NASA a special property for a particular period of time．It brings some fresh eyes and fresh ideas to NASA, and establishes a link with our colleges and universities, ”Voss explains．“There’s an exchange of information and an exchange of perspectives that is very important．”

　　For the academic side, Voss says, the ASEE program also “brings institutions of higher learning more insight into new technology．We give them an opportunity to work on real-world problems and take it back to the classroom”．

(1)

The great significance of Voss’ findings lies in _______． Ⅰ．strengthening his determination to join in space flights Ⅱ．furthering his understanding of NASA Ⅲ．consolidating his astronaut status in NASA programs
[　　]
A．	Ⅰ only
B．	Ⅱ only
C．	Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ all included
D．	Ⅰ and Ⅱ only

(2)

How many flights will Voss has finished if his four-month mission starting in July 2000 ends up successfully?
[　　]
A．	Three．
B．	Two．
C．	Four．
D．	Five．

(3)

Which of the following is not true according to what Voss said on the ASEE program．
[　　]
A．	Fresh members from the academic world participate in the program．
B．	The program brings new outlooks to NASA space programs．
C．	It’s important for the space scientists to exchange information and perspectives．
D．	American colleges and universities are special property of NASA．

(4)

What does Voss want to stress in the last Paragraph?
[　　]
A．	The technological significance of the program．
B．	The educational significance of the program．
C．	The philosophical significance of the program．
D．	The historical significance of the program．

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As the transfusion progressed, he lay in a bed next to his sister, (smile). But then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked at the doctor and asked with trembling voice, "Will I start to die fight away?"

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Astronaut Jim Voss has enjoyed many memorable moments in his career，including three space flights and one space walk. But he recalls with special fondness a decidedly earthbound（为地球引力所束缚的）experience in the summer of 1980 when he participated in the NASA ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program. Voss， then a science teacher at West Poin，was assigned to the Marshall Space Flight Center's propulsion（推进） lab in Alabama to analyze why a hydraulic fuel pump seal （液压燃料泵的密封圈）on the space shuttle（航天飞机） was working so well when previous seals had failed. It was a seemingly tiny problem among the vast complexities of running the space program. Yet it was important to NASA because any crack in the seal could have led to destructive results for the astronauts who relied on them.
“I worked a bit with NASA engineers，” says Voss， “but I did it mostly by an analysis. I used a handheld calculator， not a computer， to do a thermodynamic（热力学的） analysis.” At the end of the summer，he，like the other NASA ASEE fellows working at Marshall，summarized his findings in a formal presentation and detailed paper. It was a valuable moment for Voss because the ASEE program gave him added understanding of NASA，deepened his desire to fly in space，and intensified his application for astronaut status.
　　It was not an easy process. Voss was actually passed over when he first applied for the astronaut program in 1978. Over the next nine years he reapplied repeatedly，and was finally accepted in 1987. Since then he has participated in three space missions. The 50 year old Army officer，who lives in Houston，is now in training for a four-month mission as a crew member on the International Space Station starting in July 2000.
　Voss says the ASEE program is wonderful for all involved. “It brings in people from the academic world and gives NASA a special property for a particular period of time. It brings some fresh eyes and fresh ideas to NASA，and establishes a link with our colleges and universities，” Voss explains. “There's an exchange of information and an exchange of perspectives that is very important.”
For the academic side，Voss says，the ASEE program also “brings institutions of higher learning more insight into new technology. We give them an opportunity to work on real world problems and take it back to the classroom.”
66. Why was the hydraulic fuel pump seal important for the space shuttle？
A） Because previous seals all failed.
B） Because it was very complex in running the space program.
C） Because great care has to be taken of the hydraulic fuel pump sealing.
D） Because any crack in the seals would cause disastrous results for the astronauts.
67.The great significance of Voss's findings lies in_________ .
A） strengthening his determination to join in space flights
B） furthering his understanding of NASA
C） consolidating his astronaut status in NASA programs
D） Both A and B
68. How many flights will Voss have finished if his four-month mission starting in July 2000 ends up successfully？
A） Three B） Two C） Four D） Five
69. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to what Voss said on the ASEE program？
A） Fresh members from the academic world participate in the program.
B） The program brings new outlooks to NASA space programs.
C） It is important for the space scientists to exchange information and perspectives.
D） American colleges and universities are a special property of NASA.
70. What does Voss want to stress in the last paragraph？
A） The technological significance of the program.
B） The educational significance of the program.
C） The philosophical significance of the program.
D） The historical significance of the program.

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A couple of days ago, my sister Liz and I spoke about Dad, and we decided to get him a little something together for Father’s Day. we talked about times when we were ---36--- up and how Mom and Dad used to play the “good cop, bad cop” thing on us. Dad has been a person of few words since we were ---37---. He raised us more by ---38--- than anything else. When he spoke, though, we listened, and he was always mysterious and difficult to understand. There was always a(n) ---39--- meaning that I never got, but Liz always ---40--- to decipher（破解）him. By the time I got to high school, I had wanted a whole bunch of skateboard gear（装备） and I ---41--- I was too old to ask money from my parents so I worked a burger joint. One day, I was really angry about annoying burgers. I came home huffing and puffing（气喘吁吁）. Dad saw me and asked me what was the ---42---. I told him that I was fed up with annoying burgers. He said that we all have to ---43--- somewhere, that we may know it now, but the skills we learn even in a burger joint might come I handy later in life. “Who knows, you might end up having to run a ---44 or even own one when you grow up,” said Dad. The ---45--- me down and I kept what he said in mind, even though I didn’t agree with it.

A couple of years later, when I got to college, I worked in a restaurant. During one of the really ---46--- days that we had, we were short on kitchen staff. Our customers were getting impatient and the ---47--- were getting delayed. we were sure any minute something terrible would ---48--- out. I couldn’t stand the ---49--- anymore, so I rolled up my sleeves, got myself a hair net and helped out in the hot kitchen. We caught up the with the orders ---50---. The owner saw what I did and called me over around ---51--- time. He said he was very ---52--- . He raised my salary and made me the assistant manager even though I could only go part-time. That was ---53--- I realized that what my dad said to me all those years before was absolutely true.

I’ve never forgotten what my dad said that. And whenever I have to do something that require new skills, no matter how small or ---54--- it seems, I have a new perspective（看法）that it might help me later on or even right now and I just don’t know it. Experience is everything and it ---55—a lot when you take lessons from it. That’s my life philosophy.

36. A. getting B. going C. growing D. coming

37. A. schoolboys B. kids C. adults D. graduates

38. A. instruction B. example C. order D. inspiration

39. A. obvious B. unclear C. reasonable D. hidden

40. A. failed B. refused C. tried D. managed

41. A. imagined B. promised C. figured D. suggested

42. A. experience B. matter C. event D. accident

43. A. start B. work C. stay D. leave

44. A. restaurant B. hospital C. school D. plant

45. A. calmed B. settled C. let D. put

46. A. exciting B. worrying C. busy D. happy

47. A. meetings B. parties C. menus D. orders

48. A. break B. show C. go D. set

49. A. quarrel B. laziness C. relaxation D. tension

50. A. eventually B. regularly C. obviously D. thankfully

51. A. breakfast B. lunch C. opening D. closing

52. A. influenced B. interested C. inspired D. impressed

53. A. when B. why C. whether D. where

54. A. important B. impressive C. interesting D. insignificant

55. A. works B. counts C. shows D. benefits

Astronaut Jim Voss has enjoyed many memorable moments in his career，including three space flights and one space walk. But he recalls with special fondness a decidedly earthbound（为地球引力所束缚的）experience in the summer of 1980 when he participated in the NASA ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program. Voss， then a science teacher at West Poin，was assigned to the Marshall Space Flight Center's propulsion（推进） lab in Alabama to analyze why a hydraulic fuel pump seal （液压燃料泵的密封圈）on the space shuttle（航天飞机） was working so well when previous seals had failed. It was a seemingly tiny problem among the vast complexities of running the space program. Yet it was important to NASA because any crack in the seal could have led to destructive results for the astronauts who relied on them.

“I worked a bit with NASA engineers，” says Voss， “but I did it mostly by an analysis. I used a handheld calculator， not a computer， to do a thermodynamic（热力学的） analysis.” At the end of the summer，he，like the other NASA ASEE fellows working at Marshall，summarized his findings in a formal presentation and detailed paper. It was a valuable moment for Voss because the ASEE program gave him added understanding of NASA，deepened his desire to fly in space，and intensified his application for astronaut status.

　　It was not an easy process. Voss was actually passed over when he first applied for the astronaut program in 1978. Over the next nine years he reapplied repeatedly，and was finally accepted in 1987. Since then he has participated in three space missions. The 50 year old Army officer，who lives in Houston，is now in training for a four-month mission as a crew member on the International Space Station starting in July 2000.

　Voss says the ASEE program is wonderful for all involved. “It brings in people from the academic world and gives NASA a special property for a particular period of time. It brings some fresh eyes and fresh ideas to NASA，and establishes a link with our colleges and universities，” Voss explains. “There's an exchange of information and an exchange of perspectives that is very important.”

For the academic side，Voss says，the ASEE program also “brings institutions of higher learning more insight into new technology. We give them an opportunity to work on real world problems and take it back to the classroom.”

66. Why was the hydraulic fuel pump seal important for the space shuttle？

A） Because previous seals all failed.

B） Because it was very complex in running the space program.

C） Because great care has to be taken of the hydraulic fuel pump sealing.

D） Because any crack in the seals would cause disastrous results for the astronauts.

67.The great significance of Voss's findings lies in_________ .

A） strengthening his determination to join in space flights

B） furthering his understanding of NASA

C） consolidating his astronaut status in NASA programs

D） Both A and B

68. How many flights will Voss have finished if his four-month mission starting in July 2000 ends up successfully？

A） Three B） Two C） Four D） Five

69. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to what Voss said on the ASEE program？

A） Fresh members from the academic world participate in the program.

B） The program brings new outlooks to NASA space programs.

C） It is important for the space scientists to exchange information and perspectives.

D） American colleges and universities are a special property of NASA.

70. What does Voss want to stress in the last paragraph？

A） The technological significance of the program.

B） The educational significance of the program.

C） The philosophical significance of the program.

D） The historical significance of the program.

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