摘要:B Shy people ofen avoid situations that force close contract with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make others laugh at them. Some people,however,worry much more than others about being the target of laughter,being frightened.They suffer from an emotional disorder called Gelotophobia. According to Victor Rubio,an expert on human behavior at the Autonomous Univercity of Madrid,people laugh at others for many different reasons.He says being laughed at causes a fear response in the victim.That fear leads the victim to avoid social situations.Sadly,Gelotophobia limits the way they lead their lives. Mr.Rubio was among researchers in a huge international study about laughter.The researchers wanted to understand the difference between normal shyness and true Gelotophobia.Another goal was to measure the fear of being langhed at within different cultures.A team from the univercity of Zurich led 93 researchers from many countries in search of answers.The researchers ques- tioned more than 22.000 people,with their questions provided in 42 languages Some of the people questioned said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations but hid their feelings.Others said they avoided social situations where they had been laughed at before.People also admitted to different levels of fear that they themselves might be the targets of other people’s laughter.The researchers measured and compared all these reactions. Fear of being laughed at,being made fun of, is a common emotion.However, the researchers learned that these feelings differed from nation to nation.For example,the study found that people in Turkmenistan and Cambodia are likely to hide insecure feelings when they are around others’laughter,while people in Iruq,Egypt and Jordan who feel they have been victims before they may avoid such situations.People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in their presence were making fun of them.Only eight and one half percent of Finns said that was ture.In Thailand,howerve,80% of those questioned said they believed they were objects of laughter. 60. According to the passage,people with Gelotophobia----. A. never go to public places B. are easily laughed at by others C. have the fear of being laughed at D. live an unhappy life 61. From Victor Rubio,it can be learned that---- A. many people enjoy laughing at others B. people shouldn’t laugh at others C. being laughed at cannot be avoided in social situations D. Gelotophobia badly affects people’s behavior 62. In which country would people probably suffer little from others’ laughter? A..Cambodia. B. Egypt. C. Finland. D. Thailand. 63. If this passage is taken from a newspaper. Which section is it probably from? A. Science. B. Culture. C. Sports. D. Entertainment.

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 Two experts did some experiments on two groups of people — one who tended to sleep less than the
people around them and the other group more.
According to their report that the “short sleepers” had been more or less average in their sleep needs until the men were in their teens. But at about age 15 or so, the men automatically began to cut down their nightly sleep time because of pressures from school, work, and other activities. These men tended to view their nightly periods of unconsciousness as bothersome interruptions in their daily routines.
   In general, these “short sleepers” appeared with ambition, active, energetic, cheerful, and conformist (不动摇) in their opinions, and very sure about their career choices. They often held several jobs at once, or even worked full time while going to school. And many of them had a strong urge to appear “acceptable” or “outstanding” to their friends and associates.
  When asked to recall their dreams, the “short sleepers” did poorly. More than this, they seemed to prefer not remembering them. In similar fashion, their usual way of dealing with psychological problems was to deny that the problem existed, and then to keep busy in the hope that the trouble would go away.
  The experts also stated that those “long sleepers” were quite different indeed. They reported that those men had been lengthy sleeps since childhood. They seemed to enjoy their sleep, protected it, and were a bit concerned when they were occasionally deprived of their desired 9 hours of nightly bed rest. They tended to recall their dreams much better than the “short sleepers did.
  Many of the “long sleepers” were shy, anxious, introverted (内向), inhibited (压抑), passive, mildly depressed, and unsure of themselves (particularly in social situations). Several openly express it that being asleep was a good escape from their daily problems.
All in all, proper time of sleeping should be admired, not too long, neither too short.
【小题1】According to the report, ______.

A.many “short sleepers” need less sleep just by nature
B.many “short sleepers” are obliged to reduce sleep time by work
C.long sleepers sleep a longer period of time during the day
D.many “long sleepers” formed sleeping habit during childhood
【小题2】 Many “short sleepers” are likely to hold the view that ______.
A.sleep is a very efficient escape from the reality
B.sleep is just an item which should be denied by them
C.sleep might be a disturbing thing for their daily business
D.sleep is the best way to deal with psychological troubles
【小题3】 It is stated in the forth paragraph that “short sleepers” ______.
A.are ideally energetic under the pressures of life
B.often ignore the ill effect of not enough sleep
C.do not know how to relax themselves properly
D.are more unlikely to run into mental problems
【小题4】Which of the following is nearest to the meaning of “… were a bit concerned” in the fifth Para?
A.appeared troubled B.became energetic
C.felt dissatisfied D.were much depressed
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT correct according to the passage?
A.If one sleeps improperly, his performance suffers and his memory is weakened
B.The sleep patterns of short sleepers are the same as those shown by “long sleepers”
C.Long and short sleepers differ in their attitudes towards sleep
D.Short sleepers may have been better off if they have more rest

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 Two experts did some experiments on two groups of people — one who tended to sleep less than the

people around them and the other group more.

According to their report that the “short sleepers” had been more or less average in their sleep needs until the men were in their teens. But at about age 15 or so, the men automatically began to cut down their nightly sleep time because of pressures from school, work, and other activities. These men tended to view their nightly periods of unconsciousness as bothersome interruptions in their daily routines.

   In general, these “short sleepers” appeared with ambition, active, energetic, cheerful, and conformist (不动摇) in their opinions, and very sure about their career choices. They often held several jobs at once, or even worked full time while going to school. And many of them had a strong urge to appear “acceptable” or “outstanding” to their friends and associates.

  When asked to recall their dreams, the “short sleepers” did poorly. More than this, they seemed to prefer not remembering them. In similar fashion, their usual way of dealing with psychological problems was to deny that the problem existed, and then to keep busy in the hope that the trouble would go away.

  The experts also stated that those “long sleepers” were quite different indeed. They reported that those men had been lengthy sleeps since childhood. They seemed to enjoy their sleep, protected it, and were a bit concerned when they were occasionally deprived of their desired 9 hours of nightly bed rest. They tended to recall their dreams much better than the “short sleepers did.

  Many of the “long sleepers” were shy, anxious, introverted (内向), inhibited (压抑), passive, mildly depressed, and unsure of themselves (particularly in social situations). Several openly express it that being asleep was a good escape from their daily problems.

All in all, proper time of sleeping should be admired, not too long, neither too short.

According to the report, ______.

  A. many “short sleepers” need less sleep just by nature

  B. many “short sleepers” are obliged to reduce sleep time by work

  C. long sleepers sleep a longer period of time during the day

  D. many “long sleepers” formed sleeping habit during childhood

Many “short sleepers” are likely to hold the view that ______.

  A. sleep is a very efficient escape from the reality

  B. sleep is just an item which should be denied by them

   C. sleep might be a disturbing thing for their daily business

  D. sleep is the best way to deal with psychological troubles

It is stated in the forth paragraph that “short sleepers” ______.

  A. are ideally energetic under the pressures of life

  B. often ignore the ill effect of not enough sleep

  C. do not know how to relax themselves properly

  D. are more unlikely to run into mental problems

Which of the following is nearest to the meaning of “… were a bit concerned in the fifth Para?

  A. appeared troubled                     B. became energetic

C. felt dissatisfied                       D. were much depressed

Which of the following is NOT correct according to the passage?

  A. If one sleeps improperly, his performance suffers and his memory is weakened

  B. The sleep patterns of short sleepers are the same as those shown by “long sleepers”

  C. Long and short sleepers differ in their attitudes towards sleep

  D. Short sleepers may have been better off if they have more rest  

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  One day a police officer managed to get some fresh mushrooms. He was so pleased with what he had bought that he offered to 1 the mushrooms with his brother officers. When their breakfast arrived 2 , each officer found some mushrooms on his plate.

  “Let the dog 3 a piece first, ”suggested one 4 officer who was afraid that the mushrooms should be poisonous.

  The dog seemed to 5 his mushroom, and the officers then began to eat their meal, saying that the mushrooms had a very strange 6 quite pleasant taste.

  An hour later, however, they were all astonished 7 the gardener rushed in and said 8 that the dog was dead. Immediately, the officers jumped into their cars and rushed to the nearest hospital. Pumps were used and the officers had a very 9 time getting rid of the mushrooms that 10 in their stomachs.

  When they 11 to the police station, they sat down and started to 12 the mushroom poisoning. Each man explained the pains that 13 had felt and they agreed that 14 had grown worse on their 15 to the hospital. The gardener was called to explain the way 16 the poor dog had died. “Did it 17 much before death?”asked one of the officers, 18 very pleased that he had escaped a 19 death himself. “No”, the gardener looked rather 20 , “It was killed by a car. ”

1.

[  ]

A.share
B.grow
C.wash
D.cook

2.

[  ]

A.tomorrow
B.the next day
C.the day after
D.next day

3.

[  ]

A.check
B.smell
C.try
D.examine

4.

[  ]

A.frightened
B.shy
C.cheerful
D.careful

5.

[  ]

A.refuse
B.hate
C.want
D.enjoy

6.

[  ]

A.besides
B.but
C.and
D.or

7.

[  ]

A.until
B.while
C.before
D.when

8.

[  ]

A.cruelly
B.curiously
C.seriously
D.finally

9.

[  ]

A.hard
B.busy
C.exciting
D.unforgettable

10.

[  ]

A.stopped
B.dropped
C.settled
D.remained

11.

[  ]

A.hurried
B.drove
C.went
D.returned

12.

[  ]

A.study
B.discuss
C.record
D.remember

13.

[  ]

A.they
B.anybody
C.he
D.everybody

14.

[  ]

A.this
B.that
C.it
D.they

15.

[  ]

A.road
B.street
C.way
D.direction

16.

[  ]

A.that
B.in that
C.which
D.for which

17.

[  ]

A.suffer
B.eat
C.harm
D.spit

18.

[  ]

A.to feel
B.feeling
C.felt
D.having felt

19.

[  ]

A.strange
B.painful
C.peaceful
D.natural

20.

[  ]

A.happy
B.interested
C.surprised
D.excited
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B  
When I was small and my grandmother died I couldn’t understand why I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.  
So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that crying does so, too.  
Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional (情感的) health, and crying seems to be helpful. Study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.  
Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and more friendly and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don’t even know we’re very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with them.  
Just as crying can be healthy, not crying — holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering — can be bad for physical health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don’t fight it. It’s a natural — and healthy — emotional response (反应).  
59.   Why didn’t the author cry when her grandmother died?  
A. Because her father did not want her to feel too sad.  
B. Because she did not love her grandmother.  
C. Because she was too shy to cry at that time.  
D. The author doesn’t give the explanation.  
60.   It can be inferred from the text that ______.  
A. there are two ways to keep healthy  
B. crying does more good to health than laughing  
C. crying and laughing play the same roles  
D. emotional health has a close relationship to physical health  
61.   According to the author, which of the following statements is TRUE?  
A. Crying is the best way to get help from others.  
B. Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.  
C. We will never know our deep feelings unless we cry.  
D. We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.  
62.   What might be the most suitable title for the text?  
A. Power of Tears                               B. How to Keep Healthy  
C. Why Do We Cry                         D. A New Scientific Discovery  

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  Roberta appeared on the stage.She took a deep breath and began to   1  .Now she was Portia, a strong–willed   2   in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.The theater was filled with people.She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing   3   from her.

    4  , Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition(选拔试演).She   5   being in front of other people.She was very   6   at school.She had never thought she was good enough at anything to   7   much attention.She stayed mostly to herself, making   8   friends.She had excellent grades,   9   she always thought that something was missing.

  Two weeks before the audition, Robertsa’s mother had heard about it and   10   her to join in.

  “I can’t think of anyone else better suited to   11   the part.Remember all the plays you used to act out for us?”

  Her mother wouldn’t let the   12   drop.“You’re just a little scared(害怕).Everyone gets scared.You know you   13   do it.The trick is to look past the   14   to find the love of what you’re doing.’’

  So Roberta had made an appointment(预约)with the head of the Drama Club.She had read the play and found herself excited by the   15   of speaking such rich words.In secret she practiced Portia’s part, memorizing the lines by repeating them over and over.It wasn’t hard; she loved every minute of it.Every time she spoke the words, she had a new understanding of the lines, as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.

  On the day of the audition, she performed two of Portia’s famous speeches for the auditors.When she had finished, the head of the Drama Club announced the part was hers.

(1)

[  ]

A.

sing

B.

dance

C.

speak

D.

report

(2)

[  ]

A.

member

B.

actress

C.

player

D.

character

(3)

[  ]

A.

weakly

B.

rapidly

C.

smoothly

D.

slowly

(4)

[  ]

A.

At first

B.

In fact

C.

After all

D.

In all

(5)

[  ]

A.

hated

B.

enjoyed

C.

appreciated

D.

regretted

(6)

[  ]

A.

honest

B.

shy

C.

polite

D.

patient

(7)

[  ]

A.

avoid

B.

focus

C.

pay

D.

attract

(8)

[  ]

A.

few

B.

a few

C.

several

D.

many

(9)

[  ]

A.

or

B.

so

C.

for

D.

but

(10)

[  ]

A.

forced

B.

requested

C.

encouraged

D.

reminded

(11)

[  ]

A.

accept

B.

play

C.

offer

D.

learn

(12)

[  ]

A.

role

B.

matter

C.

interest

D.

grade

(13)

[  ]

A.

can

B.

must

C.

may

D.

should

(14)

[  ]

A.

anger

B.

pain

C.

sadness

D.

fear

(15)

[  ]

A.

purpose

B.

way

C.

idea

D.

importance

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