70. Who is most likely to become an
ichthyologist?
A. Tom, because he likes
fishing and outdoor sports.
B. Jack, because he likes to
travel and read adventure books.
C. Jenny, because she likes
science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.
D. Jane, because she likes
mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools.
7l.
The passage is probably written for _______.
A. university students
B. science researchers
C. fisheries experts
D, fish farmers
答案
68.C 69.B 70.D 71.A
Passage
92
(06·湖北B篇)
Have
you ever received a gift that was so dearly, not your taste that you wondered
if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake? Worse, have you ever given a
present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box?
Maybe she responded with a polite "Why, thank you," but you knew you
had missed the mark. Why do presents sometimes go wrong? And what do your
choices (good and bad) reflect about your persona] qualities?
Choosing
the right gift is an art, I believe. It calls for empathy-the ability to put
yourself into someone else's head and heart We're all able to do this; in fact,
we're born with a kind of natural empathy. After the earliest period of
childhood, however, it needs to be reinforced (加强)-by our parents, teachers,
friends. When it isn't, we're not able to understand other people's feelings as
sharply. This can show in the gifts we select, and so can many other emotional
(情感的) qualities.
Think back to the presents you’ve
given over the past year, the time and effort you put into your selection, how
much you spent, your thoughts while you were shopping, and your feelings when
the receiver opened the package. Keep in mind that what you choose displays
your inner world. Of course, you may express yourself differently with
different friends, relatives, and other people you know.
We live in a society where
exchanging presents is an important part of communication. Ignoring the
tradition won't make it go away. If you really dislike such a tradition, tell
your friends ahead of time.