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第四部分  书面表达(共两节,满分45分)

阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

Most people agree that the direct American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter. If the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out.

Some straight talks about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Although sometimes it may promote excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best, the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do thing that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more traditional and more leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle.

Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are generally viewed as friendly and energetic. Most newcomers to the US like American, and the feeling is usually mutual(相互的). Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.

1. What American virtues can we learn from the passage? (List three within 10 words.)

(1)____________________________________________________________________________

(2) ___________________________________________________________________________                                                                              

(3) ___________________________________________________________________________                                                                         

2. For what purpose does the writer give us some examples in the first paragraph? (Please answer within 10 words)

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3. What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2?

(Please answer within 10 words)

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4. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following gone?

Most immigrants think highly of the American virtues although they are different in culture.

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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.

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【答案】

1.friendly; adaptable; kind-hearted; direct; curious

2.To show the direct American personality.

3.Americans have their faults./The extremely competitive nature of Americans.

4.Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.

5.在许多文化中,出于对长者或权威人士的尊敬,人们往往不表达自己的真实感受。

【解析】略

 

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第四部分 书面表达(共二节,满分45分)

第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,按要求完成76—80题。(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

Electronic devices(装置) are changing the way people listen to music. But studies show the devices may be causing hearing loss in many people. Some experts say people may be playing them too loud and too long. And experts say sound levels on these devices need to be set lower.

Researchers did a study with three hundred high school students and one thousand adults. They were asked about their use of portable music devices. Forty percent of the students and adults said they set the sound levels at high on their players. But students were twice more likely to play the music at a very loud volume(音量). More than half of the students said they would probably not limit their listening time.

The study found that more than half of the students and less than forty percent of the adults had at least one kind of hearing loss. Some reported difficulty hearing parts of a discussion between two people. Others said they had to raise volume controls on a television or radio to hear it better. And, some experienced ringing in their ears or other noises.

Hearing experts say part of the problem is the listening equipment people are using. They say large earphones that cover the whole ear are probably safer than the smaller earbuds(耳塞) that come with most music players. Hearing loss may not be obvious for years, however, once it happens, there is few chance of curing. About thirty million Americans have some hearing loss. One third of them lost their hearing as a result of loud noises.

The American Speech-language-Hearing Association is working with companies and government officials on setting rules for use of portable music devices. The group says the best way to protect your hearing is to _______, limit listening time and use earphones that block out foreign noises.

76.What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)

_______________________________________________________________________________77.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

Compared to adults, teenagers are more likely to turn up their players.

_______________________________________________________________________________78.Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)

_______________________________________________________________________________79.What trouble will happen to a person if he suffers some hearing loss? (Please give at least two examples mentioned in the passage, each within 15 words.)

_______________________________________________________________________________80.Translate the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph into Chinese.

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第II 卷(共45分)

第四部分 书面表达(共两节,满分45分)

第一节阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)

阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

[1] Many people spend a lot of time making money because they believe the money itself will make them happy, or will guard them against things that will make them unhappy. They make great efforts to achieve that perfect relationship, the perfect house, the beautiful body, the approval of others, all in an attempt to be happy.

[2] Sometimes these things make people happy; other times, people stress over not having reached the goals, or reach them and find they’re still unhappy. Other times, people focus on just one goal and don’t have time for other things that will make them truly happy.

[3] Some experts studying human happiness and the factors that contribute to it have identified several key areas of life that seem to be more related to personal happiness. Some of them are the things like money, friends, health and living conditions; others are things you may not think of in your daily life, such as your neighborhood and sense of meaning in life.

[4] So while setting your goals, remember all of the areas of life that are important to you and find a balanced lifestyle including social support, personal development, physical health and meaningful pursuits(追求) besides career success and financial security. _____________, your attitude about life and the things that happen to you each day can also have a great effect on your level of happiness and life satisfaction. In addition to being optimistic, happy people tend to believe they are the masters of their fate, rather than the victims of circumstance.

[5] Explore the state of your life, assess how truly happy you are, and find a direction to work toward that will likely bring more happiness. Reach your goals, set new ones and live a life that truly makes you happy.

76. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about? (Please answer within 15 words.)

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77. Which sentence in the text is closest in meaning to the following one?

It’s impossible for those that stick to one thing only to experience happiness from other things.

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78. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (Please answer within 5 words.)

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79. Do you think money could bring true happiness? Why? (Please answer within 30 words.)

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80. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 into Chinese.

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