题目内容
Television is an important part of modern life, one we can hardly imagine living without it. If I were forced to live without television, I would seek other interests, socialize(参加社交活动) with my friends and family and exercise more often.
Without TV in my home, I would have time to seek other interests. For example, I love to play the piano and without the fun of TV, I would have more time to practice. At other times, I could paint portraits of my family and friends.
Not only that, but also I could find much more time to socialize with my friends and family if my TV disappeared. At my house, the TV is always on during dinner. Without TV we might have time to tell each other about what happened to us that day. In addition, we could more easily find more time to talk with old friends on the telephone. Thus, social time would increase without TV.
Most importantly, lacking a TV would give me a big increase in the available time for exercise in my life. With extra time, I could make the long journey to Bowen Island and go on an enjoyable hike in the mountains. Another exercise would be to go swimming or to an aerobics(有氧运动) class at Bonsor Community Centre. Watching more TV will only develop my bottom muscle.
Seeking other interests, socializing with friends and family, and exercising frequently would be the benefits of having no TV at my home. Just think how much more time I would have if I got rid of my computer, too!
62. According to the passage, we can infer that the author _________ too much.
A. takes exercise B. plays the piano
C. watches TV D. talks with his family
63. The passage mainly tells us ________.
A. we can’t live without TV
B. TV does harm to the author’s life
C. what the author could do without TV
D. why the author dislikes TV
64. The author thinks that he could do the following EXCEPT _____ without TV.
A. playing computers
B. doing outdoor sports
C. make conversations with family and friends
D. doing social activities
65. What’s the most suitable title for the passage?
A. We can’t live without TV. B. TV benefits us a lot.
C. Disadvantages of TV. D. Living without TV.
62-65 CCAD
解析:
62. C。通观全文,作者列举了在没有电视的情况下自己能做的事,可见他平常总是看电视,而没有时间做其他事。
63. C。本文列举了种种在没有电视的情况下可做的事。
64. A。主要是三件事,不包括playing computers。
65. D。这篇文章主要是讲没有电视的生活。
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【小题1】What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?
A.Algebra. | B.College Mathematics. |
C.Arithmetic. | D.Mathematics Education. |
A.Stronger imaginative ability. |
B.Additional presentation skills. |
C.More mathematical confidence. |
D.Greater chances of becoming teachers. |
A.He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television. |
B.He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math. |
C.He works in Georgia State University. |
D.He specializes in training teachers. |
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Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change?
A new book called Battle Hymn(圣歌) of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Mid-west by immigrant Chinese parents.
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Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do.
“Attend a sleepover, have a playdate, watch TV or play computer games, be in a school play, get any grade less than an ‘A’.”
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Stacey DeBroff has written four books on parenting. “I think that the stirring of intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child.”
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【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about American parents?
A.Some of them expect their children to be competitive. |
B.Some of them need to educate themselves better. |
C.They should learn from Chinese parents. |
D.They care their kids more than Chinese. |
A.It is a list of things for children to do. |
B.It is a book about cultural differences. |
C.It is a heated debate about parenting. |
D.It is a book about how to raise children. |
A.pressure | B.management | C.recreation | D.compromise |
A.Different cultures have different concepts of values. |
B.Chua’s parenting is followed by many American families. |
C.Immigrants are always bitterly struggling abroad. |
D.Parents had better raise their children in person. |
A.Positive | B.Inactive | C.Indefinite | D.Negative |