5、    Are you one of those who always fear whenever a dog is approaching? If you are, you have got phobia ( a very strong feeling of being afraid of something ). Of all human fears, phobias may be the most uncontrollable. They are most often caused by a particular situation or object. In general, phobias can mainly be divided into three varieties. To begin with,agoraphobia is a fear of staying in strange surroundings, for example, an unfamiliar place, or an open area. Social phobia refers to the anxiety people show when they have to stay or perform on social events, for instance, speaking in front of the class. Lastly, there are a wide range of specific phobias. People suffering from this kind of phobia are terrified of specific objects or creatures, such as spiders, perhaps to your surprise, clowns. Besides, there are about six hundred and fifty phobias having been listed by psychologists (心理学家) as yet.

Faced with their phobias, many people choose to do nothing but just escape the situations or objects they fear. Psychologists, however, warn that if not treated properly, this kind of anxiety will get worse, so that it may disturb the sleep pattern, cause physical symptoms, and finally affect their daily activities. As for treatment, clinical research has discovered that medicine for anxiety is not successful in curing phobias. However, the anxiety disorders can be efficiently treated through cognitive behavioral therapy ( 认知行为疗法 ), through which patients are led to inspect the connections between their own fear and the situation or object, and then actively choose the acceptable treatments. Also, other treatments proved effective in reducing phobias are Meditation (quiet thought that can help people relax), listening to calming music, and so on.

67. According to the passage, what causes phobias?

    A. Animal attacks.                                     B. Staying in class.

    C. Talking with psychologists.                    D. A certain object or situation.

68. What do those with agoraphobia feel terrified and anxious about?

    A.Staying on a square.                          B.Touching insects, like spiders.

    C.Being harmed by virus.                      D.Giving a speech in presence of many people.

69. Which do psychologists NOT use for effective treatment of phobias?

    A. To take medicine for anxiety.       

    B. To listen to comforting light music.

    C. To lose oneself in a peaceful environment.

    D. To understand the very source of one’s own anxiety.

70. Which of the following statements about phobias is correct?

    A. Actors call help people to cure their phobias.

    B. Phobias can be divided into six hundred and fifty types.

    C. Those suffering from phobias may not sleep well or work normally.

    D. Cognitive behavioral therapy demands little participation from patients.

4、

Yellowstone Weather

Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude(海拔). Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters).

Yellowstone's weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershowers and wind.

A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, and easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival.

Seasonal Weather Information

Spring

Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb.Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s to 50s; by late May and June, they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing.

Summer

Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s--sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common.

Fall

Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10--20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into the  teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season.

Winter

Temperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Suhzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200-- 400 inches of snow have been recorded.

 

63. The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to ________ in Yellowstone National Park.

     A.do research work                          B.take a business trip

     C.have sports games                         D.spend their holidays or take a tour

64. Which of the following best describes Yellowstone's weather?

       A.Yellowstone's weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year.

    B.It's neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter.

    C.Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing.

     D.It's pretty warm in the day and very cool at night throughout the year.

65. If you are planning to spend your holidays in Yellowstone National Park in summer, what should you take with you?

     A.Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts.

     B.Just some warm clothing such as sweaters and coats.

     C.Both light clothing and warm clothing.      D.Either light clothing or warm clothing.

66. What does the underlined word "readings" refer to?

     A.literature works     B.books         C.announcements       D.figures

 

 

3、

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you want to watch a hot movie while chatting with your friend on the phone, or shop with your mobile while on a train? The ongoing construction of a new telecommunication service will make these things reality, very soon.

It is reported that China is to issue its first licence for the commercial use of third generation telecommunication technology early next year. The so-called 3G technology will enable mobile phone users to enjoy high-speed Internet-based services. It will help increase mobility in many areas of our life.

    Nowadays, many mobile phones also allow you to send e-mails or read the latest stories on the Internet, but their services are limited by their transporting speed, which is only 10 kilobytes per second. But 3G will enable you to connect to the Internet with a speed of up to 2 megabytes per second, a thousand times faster than what you use now.

If recent mobile technology is like riding a bike on a country road, then 3G will make you fly on the information highway. For example, a mobile phone with 3G technology will enable you to download a three minutes’ MP3 song within two minutes. But at the moment, it will take you up to an hour to do this with your mobile phone.

In the near future, we’ll expect high-speed access to the Internet, entertainment, information and electronic commerce services wherever we are not just at our computers or television sets.

In the UK and many other European countries where 3G services have been around since 2003, 3G has already become a part of modern business life. Nowadays, employees are able to spend some of their working hours at home. The new technology allows the emergency services to provide a video link with a hospital or doctor for patients who need special care.

60. What are the strength of the so-called 3G technology?

A. It enables mobile phone users to enjoy Internet-based services

B. It can enable you to download MP3songs.

C. A 3G mobile phone can transport information much faster than what we use now.

D. 3G technology will offer you high-speed access to the Internet wherever there is a computer.

61. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A. It is impossible for us to listen to MP3 music with our current mobile phone.

B. Thanks to 3G phones, European employees needn’t always travel to work .

C. 3G mobile phone enables you to watch a hot movie while chatting.

D. The new technology allows a doctor to examine a patient through a video link.

62. Which sentence can best describe the picture?

A. 3G will make you fly on the information highway.

B. 3G will help increase mobility in many areas of our lives.

C. 3G has already become a part of modern business.

D. 3G will enable you connect to the internet with a speed of 2 megabytes per second.

 0  17705  17713  17719  17723  17729  17731  17735  17741  17743  17749  17755  17759  17761  17765  17771  17773  17779  17783  17785  17789  17791  17795  17797  17799  17800  17801  17803  17804  17805  17807  17809  17813  17815  17819  17821  17825  17831  17833  17839  17843  17845  17849  17855  17861  17863  17869  17873  17875  17881  17885  17891  17899  97155 

违法和不良信息举报电话:027-86699610 举报邮箱:58377363@163.com

精英家教网