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When a person is curious about something,it means he is interested in it and wishes to know more about it.There is____wrong with curiosity in itself.Whether it is good or bad____on what people are curious about.
Curiosity is always silly or wrong.Some persons with nothing to do are____of curiosity about what their neighbours are doing.They are____to know what they are eating or drinking,what they are____home or taking outside,or____they have come home so early or late.To be interested in these things is____because they are not at all___.It is none of their____to know what their neighbours do or are doing.Such curiosity is____not only foolish but also____.For most probably,it____to a small talk which often brings harm,shame or disrespect to others,and thus____their feelings.
On the other hand,there is a____curiosity—the curiosity of wise men,who____at all the great things and try to find out all they____about them.Columbus could____have found America if he had not been___.James Watt would not have made the steam engine____his curiosity about the raising of the kettle lid.All the discoveries in human history have been made____a result of curiosity.But the curiosity is never about unimportant things which have little or nothing to do with the happiness of the public.
1.A.much? B.nothing
C.something? D.none
2.A.keeps? B.puts
C.takes? D.depends
3.A.full? B.fond
C.proud? D.out
4.A.permitted? B.worried
C.satisfied? D.anxious
5.A.taking? B.bringing
C.going? D.thinking
6.A.if? B.when
C.why? D.whether
7.A.silly? B.necessary
C.possible? D.funny
8.A.wrong? B.bad
C.important? D.right
9.A.work? B.housework
C.duty? D.business
10.A.nothing? B.all
C.something? D.everything
11.A.instructive? B.useless
C.harmful? D.dreadful
12.A.refers? B.leads
C.causes? D.follows
13.A.hurts? B.effects
C.shows? D.oppresses
14.A.terrible? B.sudden
C.strange? D.noble
15.A.expect? B.like
C.wonder? D.doubt
16.A.know? B.study
C.must? D.can
17.A.never? B.certainly
C.probably? D.finally
18.A.famous? B.careful
C.curious? D.hard
19.A.for? B.without
C.in? D.from
20.A.because? B.as
C.after? D.during
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When a person is curious about something, it means he is 1 in it and wishes to know more about it. There is 2 wrong with curiosity in itself. Whether it is good or bad depends on what people are curious about.
Curiosity is 3 silly or wrong. Some persons with nothing to do are full of curiosity about what their 4 are doing. They are 5 to know what they are eating or drinking, what they are 6 home or taking outside, or 7 they have come so early or late. To be interested in these things is 8 because they are 9 at all. It is none of their 10 to know what their neighbors do or are doing. Such curiosity is 11 not only 12 but also harmful. For most probably, it 13 to small talk which often brings harm, shame of disrespect to others, and thus 14 their feelings.
On the other hand, there is a 15 curiosity--the curiosity of wise men, who wonder at all the great things and try to 16 all they can about them. Columbus could never have found America if he had not been 17 . James Watt would not have made the steam engine 18 his curiosity about the raising of the kettle lid. All the discoveries in human history have been made 19 a result of curiosity, 20 , the curiosity is never about unimportant things which have few or nothing to do with the happiness of the public.
(1)A.interesting |
B.engaged |
C.excited |
D.interested |
(2)A.something |
B.nothing |
C.much |
D.much |
(3)A.often |
B.sometimes |
C.seldom |
D.always |
(4)A.neighbors |
B.companies |
C.workshops |
D.families |
(5)A.worried |
B.satisfied |
C.anxious |
D.nervous |
(6)A.taking |
B.going |
C.coming |
D.bringing |
(7)A.when |
B.why |
C.whether |
D.however |
(8)A.silly |
B.necessary |
C.impossible |
D.possible |
(9)A.not right |
B.good |
C.unimportant |
D.important |
(10)A.business |
B.duty |
C.work |
D.idea |
(11)A.all |
B.something |
C.everything |
D.the matter |
(12)A.funny |
B.wise |
C.interesting |
D.foolish |
(13)A.leads |
B.causes |
C.refers |
D.stick |
(14)A.effects |
B.hurts |
C.expresses |
D.destroys |
(15)A.strange |
B.terrible |
C.noble |
D.stupid |
(16)A.find out |
B.find |
C.decide |
D.work out |
(17)A.brave |
B.careful |
C.curious |
D.famous |
(18)A.with |
B.without |
C.for |
D.from |
(19)A.as |
B.with |
C.because |
D.after |
(20)A.and |
B.so |
C.but |
D.however |
A hobby (嗜好) can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time.Hobbyists raise pets,build model ships,weave baskets,watch birds,hunt animals,climb mountains,raise flowers,fish,ski,skate,and swim.Hobbyists also paint pictures,attend concerts and plays,and perform on musical instruments.They collect everything from books to butterflies,and from shells to stamps.
People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment,friendship,knowledge and relaxation.Sometimes they even yield financial profit.Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work,and provide a balance between work and play.Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired.Anyone,rich or poor,old or young,sick or well,can follow a satisfying hobby,regardless of his age,position,or income.
Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health.Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover_from physical or mental illness.Hobbies give bedridden or wheelchair patients something to do,and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves.Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes.
In early times,most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies.But some persons who had leisure did enjoy hobbies.The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood or pottery.
People today have more time than ever before for hobbies.Machines have reduced the amount of time they must spend on their jobs.Hobbies provide variety for workers who do the same monotonous (单调的) tasks all day long.More people are retiring than ever before,and at an earlier age.Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly found leisure hours.
Sir William Osler,a famous Canadian doctor,expressed the value of hobbies by saying,“No man is really happy or safe without a hobby.”
46.Which of the following is right?
A.Hobby is one’s regular activity in his office.
B.Hobby is one’s regular activity in his spare time.
C.Hobby is a kind of activity only for old people.
D.Hobby is a kind of activity only for young people.
47.It seems that people who________ may spend more time enjoying their hobbies.
A.have little money
B.have much money
C.have retired from their work
D.have left school
48. The phrase “recover from” in the third paragraph means________.
A.get back B.become healthy again
C.become calm D.supply with a new cover
49.In early times,most people spent less time on their hobbies,because________.
A.they were brave and hardworking
B.the living conditions were poor
C.they were engaged in making a living
D.B and C
50.What’s the writer’s opinion about hobbies?
A.People all over the world have the same hobby.
B.Machines also have their hobbies.
C.Hobbies are popular among people in Egypt.
D.People should have hobbies in their spare time.
查看习题详情和答案>>Have you ever heard the phrase, “Love is blind”? If so, you are already 21 with a type of mistake in our attempts to understand others: halo effects. This type of mistake 22 to the fact that once we form an overall impression of somebody, it could have strong effects on our 23 of his personality. 24 , halo effects are both common and powerful. For example, most organizations contain one or more “superstars”--- people who have earned the reputation for being unusually 25 and capable. Once they have gained such a “halo”, everything they do receives good 26 . Ideas that would be regarded as just so-so if suggested by someone else are seen as 27 when proposed by these persons. And actions that might be considered risky if taken by others are seen as brave when carried out by these “chosen” men and women.
As you can see, halo effects carry high costs. They may lead some persons to have an 28 high opinion of their own worth, while making things 29 for others who are equally deserving. Further, by giving too much influence to persons who are not ready to receive it, and by preventing hidden talent from being 30 , they can harm organizations as well as individuals. Clearly, then, it is important to recognize the existence and impact of halo effects; only then can their harmful effects be avoided.
21. A. familiar B. wrong C. connected D. bored
22. A. adds B. extends C. keeps D. refers
23. A. choices B. memories C. judgments D. requirements
24. A. Unfortunately B. Probably C. Hopefully D. Generally
25. A. amusing B. conscious C. fashionable D. talented
26. A. comment B. reply C. effect D. opportunity
27. A. average B. excellent C. funny D. similar
28.A. unexpectedly B. understandably C. unreasonably D. unsuccessfully
29. A. difficult B. disorderly C. valuable D. significant
30. A. harmed B. discovered C. wasted D. protected
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A.by accident |
B.in vain |
C.at random |
D.on average |
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