45. In the second paragraph, the author gives us two examples to show that _____.　　　　　　 .

　　 A. doctors in the United States are often involved in cases

　　 B. working as a taxi driver in the United States requires high EQ

　　 C. those with high IQ are often engaged in the low-rank work

　　 D. those with low EQ have a harder time surviving in life

44. According to the passage, flash floods are ______.

　　 A. great floods resulted from heavy rains in a short time

　　 B. floods rising quickly from heavy rains in a short time

　　 C. quickly-rising floods in a long time

　　 D. floods happening over a long time

(B)

In 1990 Peter Salovey Ph. D and John Mayer Ph. D coined the term Emotional Intelligence. Their research has opened many people’s eyes to the fact that EQ or emotional quotient holds the key to one’s happiness and well being, and helped us to realize that our emotional makeup can be so much more important than our mental, or what we refer to as IQ-intelligent quotient.

IQ is essential for learning and mental development and EQ is much more important for happiness and success. Some time ago a study done in the United States proved that doctors who were impatient and did not exhibit much care towards their patients were more likely to be sued (起诉) for malpractice(渎职), whereas doctors who were caring and attentive to their patients were less likely to be sued even if they made a critical mistake. A woman wrote to newspaper recently telling about her brother. He was apparently a genius but did not get along with people, quit every job he started, and eventually became a taxi driver. These are just a few examples of people with high IQ but low EQ.

We have all known people who did not complete college, but who have become very successful in business. We call them street smart. We also know people who, on the whole, are positive, communicative, pleasant and supportive-these people enjoy a high level of EQ.

Many people wish to improve their EQ for the purpose of becoming happier, more successful, and at the same time more balanced, individuals. The remarkable thing about EQ is that it can always, at any age, be improved, unlike IQ, which remains more or less fixed in adult life.

Now psychologists start workshops focusing on showing people how to increase their EQ. This enables them to accomplish their dreams and desires, rid themselves of negative patterns and shows them that once they master their inner world, their outer world becomes much better.

43. According to the passage, people are afraid of _____ most during flash floods.

　　 A. the constant influx of water

　　 B. the sudden occurrence of flash floods

　　 C. the quick rising water

　　 D. the great damage of flash floods

42. The last paragraph is mainly about ______ .　　　　　

　　 A. flood safety tips　　　 　

B. the reasons for floods

　　 C. the waste water systems　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

　　 D. the swift flood waters

41. What is the best title for the passage?

　　 A. The power of floods

　　 B. The damage of floods

　　 C. The occurrence of floods

　　 D. The facts about floods

39. A. troubles　　　　　　　　　　 B. signals　　　　　　　　　　 C. rules　　　　　　　　 D. signs

38. A. promise　　　　　　　　　　 B. appreciation　　　 C. advice　　　　　　　 D. guidance

37. A. accurate　　　　　　　　　　 B. urgent　　　　　　　 C. brief　　　　　　　　 D. humorous

36. A. devotion　　　　　　 B. donation　　　　　　 C. connection　　　　 D. reaction