题目内容
13.There is something very wrong with the system of values in a society that has only unkind terms (措辞) like nerds and geeks for the intellectually curious and academically serious people.We all know what a nerd is:someone who wears thick glasses and ugly clothes; someone who knows all the answers to the chemistry or math homework but can never get a date on a Saturday night.And a geek,according to Webster's New Word Dictionary,is a street performer who shocks the public by biting off heads of live chickens.It is an obvious fact about our language and our culture that someone who is devoted to pursuit (追求) of knowledge is compared to such a strange person.
Even at a famous educational institution like Harvard,anti-intellectualism (反智主义) is widespread:Many students are ashamed to admit,even to their friends,how much they study.The same thing happens in U.S.primary and high schools.
Enough is enough.The anti-intellectual values that have spread throughout American society must be fought.There are very few countries in the world where anti-intellectualism runs as high in popular culture as it does in the US.In the most industrialized nations,especially in East Asia,a kid who studies hard is praised.But in America,average professional ballplayers are much more respected and better paid than professors of the best universities.
How can a country where typical parents are ashamed of their children studying mathematics instead of going dancing be expected to compete in the technology race with Japan?How long can America remain a world-class power if we constantly put social skills and physical strength over academic achievement and intellectual ability?
Do we really expect to stay afloat largely by bringing in our scientists and intellectuals from abroad,as we have done for a major part of this country without making an effort to also develop a pro-intellectual (有利于知识分子的) culture at home?
Not until the words"nerd"and"geek"become terms of praise rather than insults
(侮辱) do we have a promising future.
21.What is the meaning of the words"nerd"and"geek"in this passage?B
A.They are used in the U.S.to describe students from other countries.
B.They are insulting terms which are used to describe smart students.
C.A nerd is a good student and a geek is a poor student.
D.Nerds and geeks are proper descriptions of strange students.
22.What can be learnt from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4?C
A.The US government doesn't mean to spend much money on education.
B.Few students work hard for their grade in famous universities like Harvard.
C.Anti-intellectualism is not popular in industrialized countries in East Asia.
D.Professors earn more than professional basketball players on average in the US.
23.What is probably the author's attitude towards the present society's anti-intellectualism?C
A.Proud
B.Supportive
C.Unconcerned
D.Anxious
24.What can be a suitable title for the text?D
A.What is anti-intellectualism?
B.Why does society avoid nerds?
C.Don't laugh at nerds.
D.America needs its nerds.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了美国的反知识分子价值观在许多工业国家都是弃之不用的,并且十分令人担忧.
解答 21.B.推理判断题.根据第二段We all know what a nerd is:someone who wears thick glasses and ugly clothes; someone who knows all the answers to the chemistry or math homework but can never get a date on a Saturday night.And a geek,according to Webster's New Word Dictionary,is a street performer who shocks the public by biting off heads of live chickens可知它们是用来形容聪明学生的侮辱性词语;故选B.
22.C.细节理解题.根据文章There are very few countries in the world where anti-intellectualism runs as high in popular culture as it does in the US.In most industrialized nations,especially in East Asia,a kid who studies hard is praised可知反智主义在东亚的工业化国家是不流行的;故选C.
23.C.推理判断题.根据文章How can a country where typical parents are ashamed of their children studying mathematics instead of going dancing be expected to compete in the technology race with Japan可知作者对反知识分子价值观的态度是担忧的;故选C.
24.D.推理判断题.根据最后一段Do we really expect to take the lead largely by bringing in our scientists and intellectuals from abroad,as we have done for a major portion of this century without making an effort to also cultivate (培养) a pro-intellectual culture at home可知文本的一个合适的标题为美国需要自己的书呆子;故选D.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
A. | therefore | B. | above all | C. | in all | D. | after all |
A few months later,the wife came to the husband with a(32)B,"I read in a magazine a while ago,about how we can(33)Aour marriage,"she offered."Each of us will write a list of the things that we find a bit(34)A with the other person.Then,we can talk about how we can fix them together and make our lives(35)B."
The husband(36)B.So each of them went to a(37)B room and thought of the things that annoyed (使生气) them about the other.Then they thought about this question and wrote down what they(38)A.
The next morning,they decided that they would(39)Ctheir lists.
"I'll start,"offered the wife.She took out her list.It had many items on it,(40)Dto fill three pages.In fact,as she started reading the list of the little annoyances,she noticed that(41)Bwas starting to appear on her husband's face.
"What's wrong?"she asked."Nothing,"the husband replied,"(42)D reading your list."
The wife continued to read(43)Ashe had read all three pages to her husband.
"Now,you read your list and then we'll talk about the things on both of our lists,"she said(44)B.
Quietly the husband stated,"I don't have anything on my list.I think you are(45)Cthe way that you are.You are lovely and wonderful and I wouldn't want to try and(46)A anything about you."
The wife,(47)B by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his(48)Aof her,turned her head and wept.
In life,there is enough time when we are disappointed,(49)Cand annoyed.We don't really have to go looking for them.We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty,light and promise.Why(50)C time looking for the bad,disappointing or annoying when we can see the wonderful things before us?
31.A.information | B.marriage | C.honesty | D.love |
32.A.question | B.problem | C.suggestion | D.doubt |
33.A.strengthen | B.complete | C.destroy | D.explore |
34.A.annoying | B.relaxing | C.amusing | D.amazing |
35.A.farther | B.happier | C.longer | D.richer |
36.A.argued | B.agreed | C.worried | D.refused |
37.A.small | B.separate | C.quiet | D.comfortable |
38.A.came up with | B.dreamed of | C.took part in | D.made use of |
39.A.carry out | B.answer for | C.go over | D.look for |
40.A.familiar | B.equal | C.fancy | D.enough |
41.A.anger | B.sadness | C.happiness | D.smiles |
42.A.delay | B.stop | C.appreciate | D.keep |
43.A.until | B.before | C.unless | D.after |
44.A.cautiously | B.happily | C.painfully | D.personally |
45.A.wrong | B.honest | C.perfect | D.hopeful |
46.A.change | B.tell | C.discuss | D.express |
47.A.encouraged | B.touched | C.supported | D.solved |
48.A.acceptance | B.understanding | C.forgiveness | D.protection |
49.A.satisfied | B.excited | C.depressed | D.surprised |
50.A.save | B.devote | C.waste | D.kill |
(43)C,with a smile on her face,she asked,"how (44)Ais this glass of water?"
Answers called out(45)B from eight to twenty ounces(盎司).
She quieted the students down and then replied,"The absolute weight doesn't (46)D.It all depends on how long I hold it.If I hold it for a minute,it's not a(47)C.If I hold it for an hour,I'll have an ache in my(48)A.If I hold it for a day,my arm will feel(49)C and paralyzed.In each case,the(50)Aof the glass of water doesn't change,but the longer I hold it,the heavier it becomes.Do you know why?"
All the students kept silent and listened carefully,lost in thought.
She continued,"Our(51)Band worries in life are like that glass of water.Think about them for a while and(52)D happens.Think about them a bit longer and they begin to(53)B
.And if you think about them all day long,you will feel paralyzed(54)C to do anything."
It's important to remember to(55)Dyour stresses.As early in the evening as possible,put all your (56)Adown.Don't carry them through the evening and into the night.Remember to put the glass down!
More often than not life gets terrible (57)Bwe think too much.And the moment you remove your burden,you'll find yourself feeling so much more (58)D.
So rather than moping around (闲逛) and feeling sorry for yourself,(59)Bdoing something about it.After all,life is too short to (60)Cyourself to anything that's not making you happy.
41.A.served | B.raised | C.drank | D.demanded |
42.A.argued | B.wondered | C.agreed | D.expected |
43.A.Meanwhile | B.Anyhow | C.Instead | D.Therefore |
44.A.heavy | B.much | C.full | D.little |
45.A.replied | B.ranged | C.read | D.remained |
46.A.affect | B.drop | C.work | D.matter |
47.A.success | B.point | C.problem | D.skill |
48.A.arm | B.hand | C.neck | D.back |
49.A.steady | B.sensitive | C.numb | D.nervous |
50.A.weight | B.shape | C.function | D.size |
51.A.surprises | B.stresses | C.joys | D.doubts |
52.A.everything | B.anything | C.something | D.nothing |
53.A.improve | B.hurt | C.change | D.adjust |
54.A.uncertain | B.afraid | C.unable | D.available |
55.A.catch up with | B.take charge of | C.put up with | D.let go of |
56.A.burdens | B.thoughts | C.hardships | D.feelings |
57.A.till | B.when | C.unless | D.though |
58.A.excited | B.worried | C.satisfied | D.relaxed |
59.A.keep | B.start | C.finish | D.risk |
60.A.help | B.throw | C.abandon | D.commit. |
Sept.5,2015
2:30AM | Save My Planet (Repeat) Learn how to keep electronics out of rubbish; a man that changes old shipping containers into homes; a community in Costa Rica that does well in eco-tourism. |
3:00AM | Mary Talks Money (Repeat,TVPG) Tips on lending money to family and friends. |
4:00AM | Mirror Mirror Thrift How to find the best deals in thrift stores (二手店); commonly asked beauty questions,breaking fashion rules. |
4:30AM | Home with Lisa Quinn Mixing traditional and modern design elements (元素); how to style impressive food; creating a comfortable home. |
5:00AM | Say Ahh (Repeat) The hosts discuss the causes of heart disease,its diagnosis,and the treatments for those with the disease. |
6:30AM | Everyday Living Quick beauty tips; protect yourself from money problems; the four most common parenting mistakes. |
7:00AM | My Green House Jesse looks into global warming; Andy talks about sustainable (可持续的) cleaning; an eco-friendly supply store. |
7:30AM | Advice for Life (Repeat) Cap you save your father from himself?Starting over at 60?Laughter really is the best medicine. |
25.According to the text,Save My Planet is mainly aboutC.
A.science development
B.international tourism
C.environmental protection
D.ways to build homes
26.Which of the following content can't children watch alone?A
A.Tips on lending money to family and friends.
B.The four most common parenting mistakes.
C.Commonly asked beauty questions.
D.Creating a comfortable home.
27.Which of the following programs may help you deal with money problems?D
A.Advice for Life.
B.Home with Lisa Quinn.
C.Say Ahh.
D.Everyday Living.
A. | that; which | B. | than; that | C. | what; what | D. | what; which |