题目内容
The tragic death of celebrity Wang Bei has made people aware of the risks of cosmetic surgery, which is becoming increasingly popular．
A survey on the reaction to Wang's death, conducted by Tencent, which runs China's most popular instant-messaging service, received more than 600,000 responses, as of press time Monday．Forty-one percent of respondents expressed sorrow over her death, saying, "It's a pity she died at such a young age．" Some 31 percent said she should have been more cautious and less vain, while 10 percent were enraged at the hospital that conducted the surgery．The remaining 18 percent were indifferent．
A common thread of online discussion is why someone considered beautiful was so dissatisfied with her looks．Some netizens said Wang was a victim of society's unrealistic ideal of beauty: double eyelids, an aquiline nose and the pointed chin typical of Western celebrities．Others said her death underscores the limits to which people will go to achieve fame and fortune．Young people, see cosmetic surgery as the key to wealth and love．
"They want to improve their appearance to find better opportunities at work and in marriage," says Ding Xiaobang, a plastic surgeon with the Peking Union Medical College Hospital．"We're living in a highly competitive society．People regard appearance as a weapon and a means of empowerment…Most of them tell me, 'I don't care how much I spend, just make me look beautiful'．" In the past decade, Ding says he Has seen a growing number of patients, like Wang Bei, who are young and naturally good-looking．The surgeon attributes this trend to people becoming richer, the standards of beauty changing, competition and frustration．
"Some are frustrated with life and use surgery as a way to try and recover," lie says．
The surge in demand for plastic surgery has resulted in a rise in the number of unauthorized business establishments and surgeons conducting such procedures．
Meanwhile, experts say, young and beautiful people who still seek plastic surgery need to address their self-awareness issues and be more accepting．
“They’ve built their identity around the admiration of others and fail to establish a system to assess themselves," says Zhu Wenbo, a psychologist with Blue Bay Psychological Consulting Center in Chengdu．"People's opinions always change, so this is not a reliable way to evaluate oneself．"
1.Most people are toward the death of Wang Bei according to the survey.
A．sympathetic B．indifferent C．enraged D．not mentioned
2.Why is there such a trend of having medical cosmetic surgery according to Ding Xiaobang?
A．People become richer.
B．The standard the beauty always changes.
C．People suffer fierce competition and frustration now and then.
D．All of the above.
3.What kind of people is regarded as a beauty nowadays?
A．a person with single eyelid, an aquiline nose and a pointed chin
B．a person with double eyelids, an aquiline nose and a pointed chin
C．a person with double eyelids, a snub nose and a pointed chin
D．a person with double eyelids, a snub nose and a chubby chin
4.The purpose of the text is to .
A．inform us that cosmetic surgery becomes popular.
B．emphasize that young people should re-evaluate themselves rationally.
C．raise concerns about the risk of medical cosmetology industry.
D．state that people’s standard of beauty always changes.
1.A
2.D
3.B
4.B
【解析】略
Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, 21 plans for their nine children and themselves to 22 to the United States. It had taken years, but they had finally 23 enough money and had gotten passports and reservations for the 24 family on a new liner to the United States.
The entire family was 25 with excitement about their new life. However, seven days before their 26 , the youngest son was bitten by a dog. The doctor sewed up the boy 27 hung a yellow sheet on the Clarks’ front door. 28 the possibility of rabies (狂犬病), they were being quarantined (隔离)for fourteen days.
The family’s dreams were dashed. They would not be able to make the trip to America 29 they had planned. Watching the ship leave 30 his family, the father, filled with disappointment and anger, cursed both his son and God for their 31 .
Five days later, the tragic news spread 32 Scotland---the mighty Titanic had sunk. The 33 ship had sunk, taking hundreds of lives with it. The Clark family 34 have been on that ship, but because the son had been bitten by a dog, they were left 35 in Scotland.
When Mr. Clark heard the news, he hugged his son and thanked him for 36 the family. He thanked God 37 saving their lives and turning what he had left was a tragedy into a 38 .
Although we may not 39 understand, all things happen for a 40 .
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This is a story from 28 years ago. My dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for an auction. Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it at the auction.
One day, I was riding with my dad when he noticed a hitch-hiker with a backpack. Without hesitation, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name, and proceeded to talk to him about all sorts of things. Dad asked him where he was going. The hitch-hiker told him he was heading for the west. I can’t recall why but he told Dad a lot of things that had occurred to him and that persuaded him to make that decision. He talked about the tragic events that occurred to him several years before. He was low in spirits, but I could see that the hitch-hiker’s attitude was changing as someone was really listening to him.
We drove 45 minutes before the hitch-hiker got off. We pulled over and Dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitch-hiker a twenty-dollar bill. The guy smiled. He nearly lit up right there on the cold, dark highway.
We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I had just witnessed. I was always told by everyone never to pick up a hitch-hiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. While reflecting upon that story I came to understand that just one single kind act could change someone’s life, and I am sure that my father’s deed made that poor man’s day.
【小题1】The underlined words “that decision” in Para. 2 refer to ___________.
| A．catching the car | B．heading for the west |
| C．talking about his experiences | D．driving 45 minutes |
| A．The writer’s father offering him a free ride |
| B．The writer’s father really listening to him |
| C．The writer’s father agreeing to driving him to his destination |
| D．The writer’s father talking to him about all sorts of things |
| A．was deeply moved | B．strongly disagreed |
| C．admired his father | D．couldn’t understand |
| A．willing to help | B．easy-going | C．far-sighted | D．full of sympathy |
| A．show his respect for his father |
| B．tell a story about his kind father |
| C．prove his father is the best teacher |
| D．advise people to learn from their fathers |
任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
On the morning of Apr. 20, different from any other Saturdays, a powerful earthquake which measured 7.0 magnitude occurred in Ya’an, Sichuan Province. The quake happened close to the area where 70,000 died when another powerful hit took place in 2008. The 4.20 earthquake shook Sichuan with 208 people missing or dead. Nearly 14, 000 are reported to have been injured. Thousands of buildings collapsed, leaving victims homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off, which left concerns about the welfare of the survivors. In Lushan, where the most of the damage was concentrated, facilities of communication broke down. Victims lost contact with the outside world.
All the country have been shocked at the tragic news. Numerous relief is pouring in from all over China to the victims of the Lushan earthquake. Governments of all levels have taken some efficient measures to relieve the impact of earthquake. On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made it to the worst-stricken Lushan, issuing several statements to ensure rescuing the buried and other injured people. Meanwhile, he visited some of those being treated for their injuries in the temporary hospitals set up with an open-air emergency facility. Rows of Red Cross tents are now home to some of the thousands left homeless by this deadly earthquake. State media says thousands of troops along with volunteers help with the rescue operation and to hand out supplies.
People from across the country are called on to donate to relieve and help rebuild the earthquake-hit area. Lots of students ranging from university students to kindergarten kids have given away their pocket money just to do their own bit in this relief campaign. Hong Kong special government at first proposed to donate 100 million HONG Kong dollars, which was rejected by some of members of government’s parliament（议员）, who questioned whether China’s Red Cross could put every cent into practical use honestly, for in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake China’s Red Cross failed to make it clear how they spent the charity money. Anyway the proposal was at last passed on May 3. At the same time, China’s Red Cross, determined to make a bit change, promised to give a detailed account of where every cent would go.
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April 20, 2013 |
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A powerful earthquake 1. 7.0 magnitude hit Ya’an, Sichuan Province. |
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The quake 2. over 200 people’s lives, leaving 14,000 people 3. . Thousands of buildings 4. down, making thousands of people homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off. |
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made several statements to ensure the 6. of the victims. Volunteers throughout the nation along with troops are participating in helping to 7. supplies. |
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A nationwide donation campaign has been 8. . Some of Hong Kong members of parliament questioned the 9. of China’s Red Cross. HK donation proposal was 10. passed as China’s Red Cross promised to report its expending charity money. |