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Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?

At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). 1. Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green – eyed monster” and the UK is its home.

Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. 2.Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.

3. . But there is also opposite evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.

“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”

4. They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. 5. It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.

A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain.

B. The one who owns most money in the end is the winner.

C. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.”

D. It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success.

E. Some were given a little, others a great deal.

F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them.

G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem.

HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SCHOOL REPORT

Form Teacher: G. Baker Pupil’s Name: Simon Watkins

Term: Summer 2016 Form: B

Subject

Exam

Class

work

Comments

English

59

61

Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to

apply himself with more determination.

Mathematics

77

85

Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done!

History

46

53

A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to

this subject for long.

Chemistry

78

85

His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in

his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless.

Physics

86

94

An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to

strength. A born scientist, I feel.

Biology

57

60

This time next year he will be taking the "O" Level exam. He needs to concentrate on(全神贯注于) the work, not on class conversation.

French

41

46

Clearly he didn’t revise. His general attitude is far too casual.

Physical

Education

/

31

Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less.

He should try to work with a team.

FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS

Basically satisfactory work and progress though he will now have realized, I hope, that in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy improvement.

HEADMASTER

I shall pay attention to his progress in his weaker subjects though his success in the sciences is most pleasing.

1.According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon _____.

A. is too talkative in the class

B. likes to work with his classmates

C. doesn’t exercise his body at the right time

D. becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all

2. Which of Simon’s subjects will attract the headmaster’s attention in future?

A. Biology and Maths. B. History and French

C. English and Chemistry. D. Physics and Physical Education.

3. Which of the following statements best describes Simon?

A. He has made great progress in language classes.

B. His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.

C. His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.

D. He needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.

4. Based on the school report, which of the following statements is true?

A. Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.

B. Simon is a determined learner in English.

C. Basically, Simon did a good job in science.

D. Simon is able to pay attention to history for long.

Passage 1

The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web, e-mail, and software, to mention just a few. Not long ago, the information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems, forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally, accidents will happen on such a crowded road, and usually victims are some files, gone forever. Then, of course, there’s Mr. Cool, with his new broad-band connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But don’t trick yourself; he pays for that speeding.

Passage 2

Want to know more about global warming and how you can help prevent it? Doctor Herman Friedman, who is considered a leading expert on the subject, will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled around the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching (变白) of the Grate Barrier Reef, which came into the public eye in 2002, is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book, which was published just last month, will be on sale after his talk.

1.The Information Highway _________.

A. appeals to a large number of users

B. is crowded with car drivers

C. offers just a few on-line services

D. is free from traffic accidents

2. How does Mr. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast?

A. By storing fewer files.

B. By repairing the system.

C. By buying a better computer.

D. By using a broad-band connection.

3. What can be learned from Passage 2?

A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall.

B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.

C. There will be a talk on global warming this week.

D. Friedman is a leading expert on computer science.

4. Passage 2 is most probably .

A. a poster about a lecture

B. an ad for a new book

C. a note to a doctor in a university

D. an introduction to a professor

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