BELIEVE it or not, the color of the tie Barack Obama wears to the inauguration（就职典礼） is now a hotly debated topic. The level of public interest in Obama’s tie might seem strange but many people believe his choice will symbolize the type of government he plans to run, as the color of a politician's tie is thought to convey ideas of power, trustworthiness and more.

Polities of ties

It may be the least practical item of male dress, but it is arguably the most expressive. In the UK and many other countries around the world, conservative（保守的）politicians may wear a blue tie and their liberal opponents a red one. In America, the colors go the other way round. The Republicans have in recent years become associated with the color red, and the Democrats with blue. But in spite of this, Bush wears blue ties more often than any other color.

What they mean

According to Sharon Haver, editor of focusonstyle, com, in America the feelings associated with colors overrule （压制） their political significance. “A guy who wants to be regarded as strong and in charge would wear red,” Haver says. Unsurprisingly, the business tycoon Donald Trump is known for wearing red ties. But what about blue? According to Haver, “Blue is a softer color…Look at the sky. It's peaceful and calm and trustworthy.”

Selecting the right tie for the right occasion

● Perfect job interview tie

Perhaps no other tie-wearing occasion is as important as the job interview. Gilchrist, the fashion expert, advises playing it safe and choosing a conservative one. Best choices are solids, stripes or small patterns. An excellent color is burgundy（酒红色）or another serious color. Avoid pink or yellow, which suggest that the wearer lacks gravity.

Pattern ties, Gilchrist suggests, should be limited to a maximum of three colors. A striped tie is a safe choice as this is acceptable to everyone. Last, Gilchrist recommends saving the expensive “hip” tie for those applying for glamorous creative jobs.

● Date-night tie

When picking out the fight tie for taking a girl out on a date, spend more time considering color than pattern. According to studies, women are attracted to men wearing the color blue, because blue gives the image of a "stable, faithful, constant, always there" person. So what is the worst color to wear on a date? “flattened caterpillar（毛虫）yellow-green”, according to Gilchrist, “it will repel both sexes equally.”

1.Why are people interested in the tie that Obama wears to the inauguration?

    A．Because they think the tie he wears will enable them to know about his personalities and policies.

    B．Because they want to advise him on how to select an appropriate tie for such a big

occasion.

    C．Because they think the ties will tell if he is trustworthy as they expected when he assumes

office.

    D．Because they believe the tie is an essential part of dressing to a mature politician like

Obama.

2.What can we infer about Bush, the former president, from the passage?

    A．He was probably liberal in his policies when he was in power.

    B．He was a Republican when he served as president.

    C．He wore only blue ties and had no ties of alternative colors.

    D．He wanted to make himself unique by the tie that he wore.

3.The example of "the business tycoon Donald Trump" is given to           .

    A prove that color reflects people's feelings to a certain degree.

    B．show that Donald is so wealthy that he can afford expensive ties.

    C．tell that Donald is physically strong and can handle everything.

    D．explain that red is a popular color, especially with businessmen.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

    A．Ties can be ignored by politicians since it is the least practical item of male dress.

    B．Do choose ties carefully before dating, because it is the most important occasion.

    C．Why to avoid pink or yellow in job interviews is that they don't match the atmosphere.

    D．The more colorful the tie is, the more likely you'll get the job you want.

5.The underlined word "repel" in the last paragraph is most close to “       ”in meaning.

    A．puzzle   B．attract      C．delight D．disgust

BELIEVE it or not, the color of the tie Barack Obama wears to the inauguration（就职典礼） is now a hotly debated topic. The level of public interest in Obama’s tie might seem strange but many people believe his choice will symbolize the type of government he plans to run, as the color of a politician's tie is thought to convey ideas of power, trustworthiness and more.

Polities of ties

It may be the least practical item of male dress, but it is arguably the most expressive. In the UK and many other countries around the world, conservative（保守的）politicians may wear a blue tie and their liberal opponents a red one. In America, the colors go the other way round. The Republicans have in recent years become associated with the color red, and the Democrats with blue. But in spite of this, Bush wears blue ties more often than any other color.

What they mean

According to Sharon Haver, editor of focusonstyle, com, in America the feelings associated with colors overrule （压制） their political significance. “A guy who wants to be regarded as strong and in charge would wear red,” Haver says. Unsurprisingly, the business tycoon Donald Trump is known for wearing red ties. But what about blue? According to Haver, “Blue is a softer color…Look at the sky. It's peaceful and calm and trustworthy.”

Selecting the right tie for the right occasion

● Perfect job interview tie

Perhaps no other tie-wearing occasion is as important as the job interview. Gilchrist, the fashion expert, advises playing it safe and choosing a conservative one. Best choices are solids, stripes or small patterns. An excellent color is burgundy（酒红色）or another serious color. Avoid pink or yellow, which suggest that the wearer lacks gravity.

Pattern ties, Gilchrist suggests, should be limited to a maximum of three colors. A striped tie is a safe choice as this is acceptable to everyone. Last, Gilchrist recommends saving the expensive “hip” tie for those applying for glamorous creative jobs.

● Date-night tie

When picking out the fight tie for taking a girl out on a date, spend more time considering color than pattern. According to studies, women are attracted to men wearing the color blue, because blue gives the image of a "stable, faithful, constant, always there" person. So what is the worst color to wear on a date? “flattened caterpillar（毛虫）yellow-green”, according to Gilchrist, “it will repel both sexes equally.”

52．Why are people interested in the tie that Obama wears to the inauguration?

       A．Because they think the tie he wears will enable them to know about his personalities and policies.

       B．Because they want to advise him on how to select an appropriate tie for such a big

occasion.

       C．Because they think the ties will tell if he is trustworthy as they expected when he assumes

office.

       D．Because they believe the tie is an essential part of dressing to a mature politician like

Obama.

53．What can we infer about Bush, the former president, from the passage?

       A．He was probably liberal in his policies when he was in power.

       B．He was a Republican when he served as president.

       C．He wore only blue ties and had no ties of alternative colors.

       D．He wanted to make himself unique by the tie that he wore.

54．The example of "the business tycoon Donald Trump" is given to________

       A prove that color reflects people's feelings to a certain degree.

       B．show that Donald is so wealthy that he can afford expensive ties.

       C．tell that Donald is physically strong and can handle everything.

       D．explain that red is a popular color, especially with businessmen.

55．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

       A．Ties can be ignored by politicians since it is the least practical item of male dress.

       B．Do choose ties carefully before dating, because it is the most important occasion.

       C．Why to avoid pink or yellow in job interviews is that they don't match the atmosphere.

       D．The more colorful the tie is, the more likely you'll get the job you want.

56．The underlined word "repel" in the last paragraph is most close to “________”in meaning.

       A．puzzle     B．attract   C．delight     D．disgust

Every parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something that we don’t want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them hoping they will never experience hurt, yet as they get older they come across their own struggles.

We often do everything we can to keep them from making the mistakes that we have made. Your children are not you. They are incredible little beings that choose you to experience life with. They are not little “mini me’s” that will make the same mistakes we have made or learn the way we learn from our own experiences. They go to school, have experiences that they only tell us about, and understand the experiences through their own thoughts and feelings mixed in with family behavioral patterns. This is where you can make a difference. Be an example.

Teach your child how to live life by being the person you would want them to be—helping others, loving yourself and making no judgments about other people. As you learn this in your own self and apply it, your child won’t need you to speak a word. If little Joannie doesn’t want to share with another child, show them how to share. Show by example.

If you don’t want other to walk all over you, treat others as you want to be treated because there is a child learning behaviors from you. Be the example of what you want your child to be through your own positive thoughts and feelings. It is the best thing you can do for your child and yourself to ensure your child feel accepted and loved as they get older.

56. We can infer from the second paragraph that          .

A. children are likely to make mistakes their parents made

B. children don’t want to spend time with their family

C. children are like their parents in many ways

D. children base their actions on their thoughts

57. The underlined phrase “walk all over you” in the last paragraph probably means “      ”.

A. see your weaknesses    B. know your thoughts   C. learn your secrets         D. treat you badly

58. In the passage, the author expresses          .

A. his concern for the role parents play in families 

B. his support for children’s independence

C. his wonder at the potential (潜力)of children       

D. his surprise at parents’ stubbornness

59. Which of the following will be the best title for the passage?

A. Make no judgments about others                             

B. Be the example in your child’s life.

C. Treat others as you want to be treated                      

D. Keep your child from making your mistakes