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  Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another.Choice, we are given to believe, is a right.But for a good many people in the world.In rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, something wonderful but hard to get, not a right.And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertiser, hoping to sell their products.

  The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives.Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple.Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item(商品)that is not really wanted.Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed.More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.

  It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market.Advances in design and production help quicken the process Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time.The typical example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought.This indeed makes selection a problem.Gone are the days when one could just walk with case into a shop and buy one thing; no choice, no anxiety.

(1)

What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?

[  ]

A.

The exercise of rights is a luxury.

B.

The practice of choice is difficult.

C.

The right of choice is given but at a price.

D.

Choice and right exist at the same time.

(2)

Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?

[  ]

A.

Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.

B.

People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.

C.

Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.

D.

Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the rage of choice.

(3)

By using computers as an example, the author wants to prove that ________.

[  ]

A.

advanced products meet the needs of people

B.

products of the latest design fold the market

C.

competitions are fierce in high-tech industry

D.

everyday goods need to be replaced often

(4)

What is this passage mainly about?

[  ]

A.

The variety of choices in modern society.

B.

The opinions on people’s right in different countries

C.

The Problems about the availability of everyday goods.

D.

The helplessness in purchasing decisions

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A typical day at work for Cesar Millan includes taking a four-hour jog with 40 dogs, large and small, young and old, and none of them on leashes (缰绳).Although most of these dogs belong to him, the rest are troubled dogs sent to Millan to learn good behaviour.Obviously, Millan has a special gift for working with these animals.

Growing up on a farm in Mexico, Millan knew he would work with dogs.His first job, at age 15, was helping a veterinarian (兽医).He was so good at calming scared dogs and handling all kinds of situations that people started calling him 'the dog boy.’ Since then, he has built a rewarding career around his favourite animal.

Studying dogs on the farm where he grew up, Millan realised they need a lot of exercise to be calm.He explains his approach; "Exercise and discipline (纪律) first, and then affection!" He says a lot of people get it wrong because they do not realise what dogs really need.Millan does not only train dogs, he also trains owners to understand that their pets need rules.He has helped celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith and everyday people too.

At his Dog Psychology Centre in Los Angeles, California, Millan also works with dogs whose dangerous behaviour has prevented them from finding homes.He teaches them to be loving gentle pets.Viewers can actually see the change in dogs with troublesome behaviour on Millan's TV show The Dog Whisperer.

To find the right career, Millan encourages kids to do what they enjoy."You can always find a job.But I find that happiness comes when you follow your passion.Success followed me because I was following my dream of being the best dog trainer in the world."

66. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first paragraph?

A. Cesar Millan usually walks his dogs every day.

B. Cesar Millan owns 40 dogs altogether.

C. Cesar Millan is good at handling dogs.

D.Some of the dogs do not behave well.

67. From the second paragraph we can learn that Millan ______.

A. was born into a poor family              B. never went to school

C. has loved dogs since his childhood          D. has been a successful veterinarian

68. Which of the following does NOT agree with Millan's principles for training dogs?

A. Walk the dogs every day.          B. Set rules for them.

C. Show your love to them.            D. Keep troubled dogs separately.

69. Which of the following can be inferred from, the passage?

A. Either Millan's father or his mother was a dog expert.

B. Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith are everyday people.

C. Millan makes good money from his dog business.

D. Millan frequently gets hurt by troublesome dogs.

70. According to Millan, your choice of major at college should be based on _____.

A. your interest                        B. social needs

C. your parents' hope                   D. its popularity

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  Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another.Choice, we are given to believe, is a right.But for a good many people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury(奢侈), something wonderful but hard to get, not a right.And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertisers hoping to sell their products.

  The endless choice gives birth to anxiety(焦虑)in people’s lives.Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple.Easy access to a wide range(范围)of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item(商品)that is not really wanted.Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed.More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.

  It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market.Advances in design and production help quicken the process.Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time.The typical example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought.This indeed makes selection a problem.Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease into a shop and buy one thing; no choice, no anxiety.

(1)

What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?

[  ]

A.

The exercise of rights is a luxury.

B.

The practice of choice is difficult.

C.

The right of choice is given but at a price.

D.

Choice and right live at the same time.

(2)

Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?

[  ]

A.

Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.

B.

People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.

C.

Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.

D.

Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the range of choice.

(3)

By using computers as an example, the author wants to prove that _________.

[  ]

A.

advanced products meet the needs of people

B.

products of the latest design flood the market

C.

competitions are fierce in high-tech industry

D.

everyday goods need to be replaced often

(4)

What is this passage mainly about?

[  ]

A.

The variety of choices in modern society.

B.

The opinions on people’s right in different countries.

C.

The problems about the availability of everyday goods.

D.

The helplessness in purchasing decisions.

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Don’t you find that it is getting increasingly darker every day when you wake up for school? As winter comes, days become shorter while the nights become longer, in the past people slept more in winter, but in modern times we just use more electric light instead of sunlight to continue our normal routines.

But scientific research is finding that manhandling of electric light is making us sick.

Electric light is fooling the body’s biological clock into releasing awaking hormones ( 荷尔蒙)at the wrong times ,scientists say .This might be leading to seasonal fatigue (疲乏)and depression .

Much more than mental health is at stake, recent scientific studies have found that women, who work at night, have higher chances of getting breast-cancer.

“Electric lights are wonderful ,but as with a lot of other things ,we really mess ,things up ”said David Avery ,a psychiatrist (精神病专家).” Our ancestors evolved in a very regular light –dark cycle ,and our bodies just work better that way .”

Researchers have known for a long time that all living things have a biological clock that is linked to light ,Being of the natural day-night cycle can cause fatigue ,mood change and depression ,This is known as seasonal affective disorder ,or SAD.

Scientists disagree on the cause of SAD, Some say it is caused by winter’s late sunrises, others blame the early sunsets.

However, they all agree the perfect solution to SAD is to give up artificial light; it will quickly bring someone into a cycle of long, restful nights and easy awakenings at dawn.

But realistically most people need to use electric light in their everyday life. Ironically the next best solution is to use more bright lights to reset the body’s biological clock.

By getting bright light first thing in the morning it simulates (模拟)an earlier dawn and shifts the body clock forward ,according to Alfred Lewy ,a psychiatrist at Oregon Health & Science University .

A 2005 study done by the American Psychiatric Association showed that daily exposure to bright light was about as effective as medicine used to treat several forms of depression .

1. According to the text, electric light is bad for health mainly because __________

       A.is shortens people’s sleeping time

       B.it makes people upset and unable to concentrate

       C.it releases radiation and increases people’s chances of getting sick

       D.it stimulates the body to release awaking hormones at the wrong time

2. A person suffering from SAD may experience all of the following symptoms EXCEPT ___________

       A.weight loss        B.depression         C.fatigue                D.mood change

3.It can be inferred from the text that ___________

       A.women are more likely to suffer SAD than men

       B.SAD is a reaction to the lack of sunlight in winter

       C.scientists are still unclear about the cause of SAD

       D.all living things have a biological clock related to electric light

4.What is the best solution to treat people with SAD?

A.Using bright lights to reset the body’s clock

       B.Getting bright light in the morning to shift the body clock forward

       C.Daily exposure to bright light .

       D.Giving up artificial light

5.From the passage , we can find ________

A.people will sleep less and less as time goes on

B.hormones are important to your body

C.even though your biological clock is out of order ,you still feel OK

D.daily exposure to the bright light is as effective as medicine

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