17.Once upon a time,science fiction was just a style among other styles.There were crime stories,there were horror stories,there was literary fiction-and there was science fiction.But today science themes dominate these other styles.It's difficult to think of much modern crime,horror or"serious"fiction that doesn't involve science.
And it's not just books.With every second movie and computer game having a sci-fi element,science fiction seems to have controlled our entire entertainment culture.It's clear that if we want to define science fiction we should relate it to the role that science plays in our lives.Perhaps the place to start is by noting when it began.
Although some experts have claimed to be able to trace sci-fi back to ancient times,it is more plausible to find it in initial form in the 19th century,when industrial societies arose.One of the features that set industrial societies apart from other kinds was the increasing part that science played in everyday life.Factories with vast machines turned out huge quantities of goods,which were transported by trains,motor vehicles and ships all over the world.Cities were built on the back of technology,with electricity in homes and hospitals helping everyone to lead healthier,more convenient lives.All of these changes had great effects not only on people's real lives,but on their imaginative ones.
Writers began to articulate these changing physical and mental landscapes,eventually giving science fiction a large and devoted fan base of especially young readers,who found that it spoke to their curiosity about the future that science would create.
But sci-fi reflected fears about science more than it did hopes.These typical early science fiction novel might be a UK novel like H.G.Wells'The War of the Worlds (1897).With great skill,Wells played upon the fears of technology by imagining Earth under threat by a civilization-that of men from Mars.
The science fiction of today expresses the impact of the computing revolution,robotics and our environmental challenges,while it is less concerned with"little green men from Mars"and other themes of past sci-fi.
Given that science,technology and politics are always intertwined (交织),contemporary science fiction often has a great deal to say about power.Many recent novels-like American Cory Doctorow's Little Brother (2008)-are concerned with government and security service"conspiracies (阴谋)"against the people,particularly as the revelations of whistleblowers like Edward Snowden sink in.This can give sci-fi writing a"skeptical"feel.
This underlines one of the features that remains constant between the beginnings of the empire of science fiction and its state today.
As then,so now:We want to read about how fearful the future will be,not how it will be a paradise (天堂).
32.The underlined word"dominate"in Paragraph 1probably means"D".
A.induce         
B.represent         
C.interfere          
D.influence
33.What caused science fiction to appear in the 19th century?B
A.The curiosity of young readers about the future.
B.The changes that the industrial revolution brought about.
C.People's stretched imagination affected by their real life.
D.People's fears about science rather than hopes.
34.What is mostly conveyed in contemporary science fiction?C
A.Our earth is threatened by aliens from Mars.
B.Modern crime and horror are involved in science.
C.Power is a very important element to ensure security.
D.Entertainment culture and environmental issues are crucial.
35.What's the main idea of the passage?B
A.The impact of the science fiction.
B.The development of the science fiction.
C.The content of the science fiction.
D.The characteristic of the science fiction.
4.It was in the Victorian Era(维多利亚时期) that the novel became the leading form of literature in English.Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class.The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronté sisters and others.
Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s.Dickens wrote vividly about London life and the struggles of the poor.Most of his works were written in a very humorous style,which was popular with readers of all classes.
The Bronté sisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s.They began to write from early childhood.In 1846 they published the first book at their own expense as poets; however,their book attracted little attention,selling only two copies.Then the sisters turned to writing novels,each producing a novel in the following year.
An interest in rural matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the novels of Thomas Hardy and a number of others.
Literature for children developed as a single style.Some works became well-known,such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children.Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author at the end of the Victorian Era,best known for her children's books,which featured animal characters.In her thirties,Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.
24.What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?A
A.He described the struggles of the poor in London.
B.He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.
C.He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countryside.
D.He published the highly successful children's book.
25.Which is TRUE about the Bronté sisters?B
A.They were English writers of the 1830s.
B.They paid to have their first book published.
C.They began their writing from adulthood.
D.Their first book was successful.
26.The author states in the last paragraph thatD.
A.society changed rapidly in the Victorian Era
B.Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis Carroll
C.Edward Lear was famous for writing about animals
D.adventure novels were not written for children at first
27.This text is mainly aboutA
A.literature in the Victorian Era
B.writing styles in the Victorian Era
C.famous works in the Victorian Era
D.the importance of literature in the Victorian Era.
1.Friends play an important part in our lives,and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted,we often don't clearly understand how we make friends.While we get on well with a number of people,(36)A.
At the beginning,much depends on how people meet,and on good first impressions.As we get to know people,(37)E.Although these factors are not of the greatest importance,it is more difficult to have a good relationship with people when there is a big difference in age and background.
Then,(38)F.Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time looking at each other than ordinary friends.Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness,and it is because they may give the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty making friends.A friendly look with a wrong facial expression can turn into an unfriendly stare,and nervousness may be wrongly understood as unfriendliness.
Some relationships are a result of argument and discussion,but it is usual for close friends to have the same ideas and beliefs,the same opinion and interests.The more closely involved people become,the more they depend on each other.And (39)C.Equally,friends have to learn to make allowances for each other,to put up with annoying habits,and to accept differences in opinion.
In contrast with marriage,(40)G.But the support and understanding that results from shared experiences and affections does seem to create a close and lasting relationship.

A.we are usually friends with only a few
B.many factors can affect friendship and relationship
C.people want to do friends favors and hate to let them down
D.argument and discussion can improve personal relationships
E.we consider things like age,race,looks,economic and social status,etc
F.we pay attention to actual behavior,facial expression,and the way a person speaks
G.there are no friendship ceremonies to strengthen the relationship between two people.
2.Most people get fired at some point in their careers.Let's explore some things that may be causing you to lose your job:
Not doing your work well
Do you take pride in your work or do you not care how it turns out?If you are more interested in simply completing a project than in doing it well,you may have just found the root of your problem.(36)E If your work is unsatisfying or if you make a lot of mistakes,you will have to change your ways.
Not completing work on time
Do you find it difficult to stick to deadlines?As they say,time is money.Employees who cannot complete work as quickly as required cause problems for their employers.Is it a problem troubling you?(37)D
Not getting along well with your coworkers
Are you always getting into disagreements with your coworkers?(38)F Therefore,it will surely do harm to the business.
A very quick temper
(39)A If you are unable to manage your anger at work,your boss is likely to see you as a burden.If you can't get your temper in check on your own,you may have to seek professional help.
A negative attitude
Do you frequently talk about things you do not like about your employer or work environment?Employers don't like workplace negativity.(40)G After all,a positive attitude is essential to our career success.

A.Do you get angry very easily?
B.Teamwork creates the strong center of a great team.
C.Do you often complain about your job?
D.You can solve it by improving your time management skills.
E.Most bosses do not want to have employees with poor work performance.
F.Conflicts in work places lead to low working efficiency.
G.Find ways to make improvements without bringing everyone else down.

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