V.Drew Gilpin Faust made history in 2007 when she became the first female president of Harvard University, Massachusetts, US.Faust is an excellent historian known especially for her work on the history of the American South.She was a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania for 25 years.In 2001, she became dean(院长)of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard.
Born in 1947, Faust grew up in a traditional family.She has often spoken of her “continued confrontations(对抗)” with her mother “about the requirements of what she usually called femininity(女性特质)”.Her mother used to tell her, “It’s a man’s world, sweetie.And the sooner you learn that, the better off you’ll be.”
However, the daughter was a rebellious one.For example, Faust would fight with her mother over whether it was suitable for her to drive a car at night, even if one of her three brothers was a passenger.“She was raised to be a rich man’s wife, ” said a friend, Elizabeth Warren.“Instead she becomes the president of the most powerful university in the world.”
As a girl, Faust rebelled against not only the strict rules of femininity, but also the racial injustice that existed in her native Virginia.At age 9, after a conversation with her family’s black handyman(杂务工)and driver, she sent a letter to President Dwight D.Eisenhower decrying(谴责)racial injustice.When studying in Bryn Mawr, a women’s college in Pennsylvania, she was a student activist who would go on to march in the civil rights protests(抗议)in the 1960s.
What would her mother, who never went to college and died in 1966, have to say about her appointment? “I’ve often thought about that, ” she said.“I’ve had dialogues with my dead mother over the 40 years since she died.”
(1)
According to the passage, Faust was born in _________.
[ ]
A.
Florida
B.
Pennsylvania
C.
Massachusetts
D.
Virginia
(2)
According to the passage, Faust’s mother expected Faust to be _________.
[ ]
A.
Harvard’s president
B.
a great woman
C.
a traditional housewife
D.
a professor of history
(3)
What does the underlined word “rebellious” in Paragraph 3 mean?
[ ]
A.
Unwilling to obey rules.
B.
Difficult to get along with.
C.
Always doing what one is told to do.
D.
Confident and able to do things by oneself.
(4)
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
It’s not only rocket scientists and journalists who are following the course of“Shenzhou V”,or“Divine ship/vessel V”.There are also lexicographers, or dictionary compilers.The flight of the Spacecraft last week might help put some new words into orbit.
One of them is a western media coinage used to refer to the Chinese astronauts.It’s a combination of the Chinese pinyin“taikong”, meaning space, and the English“astronaut”, from classical Greek:“star sailor/navigator”, for people who was going into space as a career.
In the Reuters and AP reports of October 15,“taikonaut”was used as a proper noun.For example:
The long March 2F rocket carrying“taikonaut”Yang Liwei lifted off into a clear blue sky over the Gobi desert at 9 am and entered its orbit 10 minutes later.
A Long March 2F rocket called the Shemhou V-“divine ship”in Chinese-carried a single“taikonaut”named Yang Liwei, 38, following Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American Alan Shepard in 1961.
The word“taikonaut”is not a newly coined term.It first emerged in November, 1999, when China launched its first unmanned“Shenzhou I”spacecraft.
At that lime, some English news media predicted that China would soon launch a manned space flight and created the word“taikonaut”for the Chinese astronauts.It was then borrowed by the Germans media.
But it was left out of mainstream dictionaries, such as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Cambridge Advanced English Learner’s Dictionary.
However, the launch of the“Shenzhou V”will most likely help boost its status since there is already a word referring specifically to Russian astronauts in the dictionary entry.
An astronaut of Russian(or the former Soviet Union)is called a“cosmonaut”, from the Russian“kosmonaut”.The word was derived from classical Greek:“kosmonaut”(universal)and“nautes”.One might argue that“cosmonaut”is a Russian variation on the earlier word“astronaut”.
On March 14,1995, US astronaut Norman Thagard became the first American to ride into space on-board a Russian launch vehicle, arguably making him the first American cosmonaut.
And if this trend of coinage continues, more English variations for astronaut will appear as more countries are able to send their own astronauts into outer space, what would Western journalists call an astronaut from India or Africa?We’ll have to wait to see.
(1)
Which of the following best suits the passage as a title?
[ ]
A.
Why to Create the Word“Astronaut”?
B.
Why to Make a Lot of Variations for“Taikonaut”?
C.
How to Tell a“Taikonaut”from an Astronaut?
D.
How to Call Astronauts from Different Countries?
(2)
Which is the right statement in the following sentence?
[ ]
A.
The word“taikonaut”was born with the launch of“Shenzhou V”spacecraft.
B.
Yang Liwei, Yuri Gagarin and Alan Shepard are all excellent taikonauts.
C.
The American newspapers such as Reuters coined the word“taikonaut”.
D.
Some new words have widely been put into use with the launch of the“Shenzhou V”spacecraft.
(3)
From the writer’s point of view, ________.
[ ]
A.
lexicographers or dictionary compilers have also done a lot of things to help launch“Shenzhou V”
B.
the American astronaut Norman Thagard is not a cosmonaut
C.
the words coined or to be coined for astronauts of different countries usually have something to do with the name(s)of their countries
D.
the reason why there will be more variations for the word astronauts is that more and more countries will be able to send their own astronauts into space
(4)
What does the underlined word“coinage”mean in the passage?
[ ]
A.
System of coins in use.
B.
Invention of word.
C.
New meaning of a word.
D.
Discovery of an old word.
阅读理解
Ad.1
April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.
Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel:8454-0321
Ad.2
Language in use
Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad.3
The "worst" party
Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets:Free entrance
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel:6466-8575
Ad.4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:6462-9110
Ad.5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel:6528-3636
(1)
Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?
[ ]
A.
The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.
The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.
The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.
Some old music will be played at the parties.
(2)
Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
[ ]
A.
Marco V.
B.
La Nuit Francaise.
C.
Language in use.
D.
The "worst" party.
(3)
We can infer that ________.
[ ]
A.
Marco V is a newly established band
B.
La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.
the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students
D.
you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party
阅读理解
Below is a page adapted from an English dictionary.
stick
verb(stuck, stuck)
push sth in
[+adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth:[VN] The nurse stuck the needle into my arm.◆ Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage.◆ [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.
attach
[+adv./prep.] to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way:[VN] He stuck a stamp on the envelope.◆ We used glue to stick the broken pieces together.◆ I stuck the photos into an album.◆ [V] Her wet clothes were sticking to her body.◆ The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.
put
[VN +adv./prep.](informal)to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly:Stick your bags down there.◆ He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off.◆ Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ◆ Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ◆(spoken)Stick 'em up!(=put your hands above your head-I have a gun)
become fixed
[V]~(in sth)to become fixed in one position and impossible to move:The key has stuck in the lock.◆ This drawer keeps sticking.
difficult situation
(BrE, informal)(usually used in negative sentences and questions)to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person:[VN] I don't know how you stick that job.◆ They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer.◆ The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend.◆ [V -ing] John can't stick living with his parents.
become accepted
[V] to become accepted:The police couldn't make the charges stick(=show them to be true).◆ His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck(=has become the name that everyone calls him).
[V] to not take any more cards
Idioms:stick in your mind(of a memory, an image, etc.)to be remembered for a long time:One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.
stick in your throat/craw(informal)
(of words)to be difficult or impossible to say:She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.
(of a situation)to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry
stick your neck out(informal)to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong:I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.
stick to your guns(informal)to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong
Phrasal Verbs:stick around(informal)to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive:Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.
stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth:If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.
stick by sb [no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation:Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him.
stick by sth [no passive] to do what you promised or planned to do:They stuck by their decision.
stick sth<->down(informal)to write sth somewhere:I think I'll stick my name down on the list.
stick out to be noticeable or easily seen:They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.
stick sth<->out(of sth)to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole:His ears stick out.◆ She stuck her tongue out at me.◆ Don't stick your arm out of the car window.
stick to sth
to continue doing sth in spite of difficulties:She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.
to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it:He promised to help us and he stuck to his word(=he did as he had promised).◆ 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ◆ She stuck to her story.
stick together(informal)(of people)to stay together and support each other:We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.
stick up to point upwards or be above a surface:The branch was sticking up out of the water.
stick with sb/sth [no passive](informal)
to stay close to sb so that they can help you:Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!
to continue with sth or continue doing sth:They decided to stick with their original plan.
noun
from tree
[C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree:We collected dry sticks to start a fire.◆ The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog.◆ Her arms and legs were like sticks(=very thin).
for walking
[C](especially BrE)=WALKING STICK:The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.
in sport
[C] a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball:a hockey stick
long thin piece
[C](often in compounds)a long thin piece of sth:a stick of dynamite ◆ carrot sticks ◆(AmE)a stick of butter
[C](often in compounds)a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose:pieces of pineapple on sticks ◆ The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.
in plane/vehicle
[C](informal, especially AmE)the control stick of a plane
[C](informal, especially AmE)a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehicle
for orchestra
[C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestra
criticism
[U](BrE, informal)criticism or harsh words:The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans.
country areas
(the sticks)[pl.](informal)country areas, a long way from cities:We live out in the sticks.
person
[C](old-fashioned, BrE, informal)a person:He's not such a bad old stick.
(1)
When Jimmy says:“Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, which I really can't stick.”, he may feel _________.
[ ]
A.
worried
B.
curious
C.
annoyed
D.
discouraged
(2)
Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in the street.“stuck out” in this sentence means “_________”.
[ ]
A.
be noticeable
B.
be followed
C.
be admired
D.
be envied
(3)
When I was in trouble, Paul was the only one who _________ to help me.
[ ]
A.
stuck in his throat
B.
stuck together
C.
stuck up
D.
stuck his neck out
(4)
Sally said to me:“Try a peaceful life out in the sticks, and you will experience something totally different.” She means _________.
[ ]
A.
I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.
B.
I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.
C.
I should go to the remote areas to have a change.
D.
I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings.
阅读理解
Ad.1
April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to old days ! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.
Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel:84540321
Ad.2
Language in use
Enjoy free in coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad.3
The "worst" party
Organized by O-zone productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the saddest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets:Free entrance
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel:64668575
Ad.4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapés for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:64629110
Ad.5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’ s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel:65283636
(1)
Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?
[ ]
A.
The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.
The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.
The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.
Some old music will be played at the parties.
(2)
Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
[ ]
A.
Marco V.
B.
La Nuit Francaise.
C.
Language in use.
D.
The "worst" party.
(3)
We can infer that _________.
[ ]
A.
Marco V is a newly established band
B.
La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.
the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students