(吉林省实验中学2007届高三第四次模拟考试E篇)

The interview had been going on for about 20 minutes and everything seems to be going well. Then, suddenly, the interviewer asks an unexpected question, “Which is more important, law or love?”

Job applicants in the west increasingly find themselves asked strange questions like this. And the signs are that this is beginning to happen in China.

Employers want people skilled, enthusiastic and devoted. So these are the qualities that any reasonably intelligent job applicants will try to show no matter what his or her actual feelings are. In response, employers are increasingly using questions which try and show the applicant’s true personality.

The question in the first paragraph comes from a test called Kiersey Personality Sorter. It is an attempt to discover how people solve problems, rather than what they know. This is often called aptitude（能力）testing.

According to Mark Baldwin of Alliance many job applicants in China are finding this type of questions difficult. When a Chinese person fills out an aptitude test he or she will think there is a right answer and they may fail because they try to guess what the examiner wants to see.

This is sometimes called the prisoner’s dilemma（窘境）. Applicants are trying to act cleverly in their own interest. But they fail because they don’t understand what the interviewer is looking for. Remember that in an aptitude test, the correct answer is always the honest answer.

58．The writer wrote the passage to            .

       A．give you a piece of advice on a job interview.

       B．tell you how to meet a job interviewer

       C．describe the aptitude test.

       D．advice you how to find a job

59．According to the writer, in an aptitude testing, Chinese job applicants should            .

      A．not tell the truth

       B．learn to tell what they really think

       C．be more enthusiastic

       D．try to find out what the examiner really want to know

60．From the passage we know that            .

       A．job applicants are always asked such questions

       B．more Chinese applicants fail to find a job

       C．applicants should not act as reasonably as a prisoner

       D．aptitude testing is becoming popular in the worldwide

 (吉林省实验中学2007届高三第四次模拟考试C篇)

China

Coal mines claim more lives. A COAl mine blast（爆炸）in Jixi, Heilongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday. Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.

MIDDLE EAST

Bombers continue to kill. PALESTINISANS killed 32 Israeli in three major attacks between Tuesday and Thursday. There were two suicide bombings and a militant （武装的）attack on a Jewish settlement. They yielded one of the highest Israeli death tolls（死亡人数）in such a short period over the last two years.

CHINA

Young people stand tall. THE average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters compared to that of 20 years ago. This far exceeds（超过）the word’s average growth speed. A survey on health conducted by a panel（调查组）of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years.

CANADA

Talking about world issues. The Group if Eight（G8）—the US, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Russia – will hold a summit on June 26 and 27 in Kananaskis, Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helping Africa. United Nations Secretary – General, will also attend.

49．Thousands of mines have been shut because            .

       A．they have blast                                    B．they produced less coal

       C．they are very small                               D．they don’t meet the safety standards

50．How many Israelis died in the three major attacks by Palestinians?

       A．23                      B．32                       C．100                     D．We don’t know

51．In the last 20 years, the average growth speed of Chinese youths exceeds the world’s average level by            .

       A．1 cm                   B．4cm                    C．5 cm                   D．6 cm

52．What’s the purpose of the Summit?

       A．To strengthen the global economic growth and help some poor African countries.

       B．To make these eight countries much more powerful

       C．To help some African presidents to strengthen their economic growth.

       D．United Nations Secretary – General will have an important speech on the world issues

 (北京市北大附中2007年5月高三最后适应测试A篇)

Animals are more like us than we ever imagined．They feel pain, they experience stress, they show affection, excitement and love．All these findings have been made by scientists in recent years---and such results are beginning to change how we view animals.

Strangely enough, some of this research was sponsored by fast food companies like McDonald’s and KFC．Pressured by animal rights groups , these companies felt they had to fund scientists researching the emotional and mental states of animals.

McDonald’s, for instance, funded studies on pig behavior at Purdue University, Indiana．This research found that pigs seek affection and easily become depressed if left alone or prevented from playing with each other．If they become depressed, they soon become physically ill．Because of this, and other similar studies, the European Union has banned the use of isolating pig stalls from 2010．In Germany, the government is encouraging pig farmers to gibe each pig 20 seconds of human contact a day, and to provide them with toys to prevent them from fighting

Other scientists have shown that animals think and behave like humans．Koko, the 300-pound gorilla at the Gorilla Foundation in Northern California, for instance, has been taught sigh language．Koko can now understand several thousand English words, more than many humans who speak English as a second language．On human IQ tests, she scores between 70 and 95.

Before such experiments, humans thought language skills were absent from the animal kingdom．Other myths are also being overturned, like the belief that animals lack

self-awareness．Studies have also shown that animals mourn their dead, and that they play for pleasure.

These striking similarities between animal and human behavior have led some to ask a question: “If you believe in evolution, how can’t you believe that animals have feelings that human beings have?”

Until recently, scientists believed that animals behaved by instinct and that what appeared to be learned behavior was merely genetically-programmed activity．But as Koko the Gorilla shows, this is not the case．In fact, learning is passed from parent to offspring far more often than not in the animal kingdom.

So what implications does this knowledge have for humans? Because of this, should we ban hunting and animal testing? Should we close zoos? Such questions are being raised by many academics and politicians．Harvard and 25 other American law schools have introduced courses on animal rights．Germany meanwhile, recently guaranteed animal rights in its constitution---the first country to do so.

68．McDonald’s and KFC give money to support scientist to do research on animals,because_____

A．they are international big companies.

B．they love animals.

C．they are pressured by animal right groups.

D．they earn a large amount of money and want to do some good deeds.

69．The research on pigs at Purdue University shows that______

A．pigs love being alone.

B．pigs easily become physically ill.

C．pigs need affection.

D．pigs don’t like to play with each other.

70．Which of the following statements is NOT true?

       A．Animals behave by instinct.

       B．Animals have self-awareness.

       C．Animals have feelings and love.

       D．Animals do not have language skills.

71．Should we ban hunting and animal testing?

       A．Yes.

       B．No

       C．Not certain

       D．Not mentioned

 (北京市北大附中2007年5月高三最后适应测试A篇)

Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general．Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian（百姓的）clothes．People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform．The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes．Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform．What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份）than to step out of uniform?

　　Uniforms also have many practical benefits．They save on other clothes．They save on laundry bills．They are tax-deductible（可减税的）．They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.

　　Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them．Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement．When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.

　　Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems．Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes．Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

56．It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _______.

　    A．still judge a man by his clothes

　    B．hold the uniform in such high regard

　    C．enjoy having a professional identity

　    D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform

57．People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _______.

　    A．suggests quality work

　    B．discards his social identity

　    C．appears to be more practical

　    D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes

58．The chief function of a uniform is to _______.

　    A．provide practical benefits to the wearer

　    B．make the wearer catch the public eye

C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself

　    D．provide the wearer with a professional identity

59．According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _______.

　    A．are usually helpful

　    B．have little or no individual freedom

　    C．tend to lose their individuality

　    D．enjoy greater popularity

60．The best title for this passage would be _______.

　    A．Uniforms and Society

　    B．The Importance of Wearing a Uniform

　    C．Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform

　    D．Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms

 (2006－2007学年度南通市九校（学科基地）联考C篇)

In our culture, the sources of what we call a sense of “mastery” —feeling important and

worthwhile—and the sources of what we call a sense of “pleasure”—finding life enjoyable—are not always the same. Women often are told “You can’t have it all.” Sometimes what the speaker really is saying is: “You choose a career, so you can’t expect to have closer relationships or a happy family life.” or “You have a wonderful husband and children—what’s all this about wanting a career?” But women need to understand and develop both aspects of well-being, if they are to feel good about themselves.

Our study shows that, for women, well-being has two aspects. One is mastery, which includes self-respect, a sense of control over your life, and low levels of anxiety and depression. Mastery is closely related to the “doing” side of life, to work and activity. Pleasure is the other aspect, and it is  made up of happiness, satisfaction and optimism. It is tied more closely to the “feeling” side of life. The two are independent of each other. A woman could be high in mastery and low in pleasure, and vice versa（反之亦然）. For example, a woman who has a good job, but whose mother has just died, might be feeling very good about herself and in control of her work life, but the pleasure side could be damaged for a time.

The concepts of mastery and pleasure can help us identify the sources of well-being for women, and correct past mistakes. In the past, women were encouraged to look only at the feeling side of life as the source of all well-being. But we know that both mastery and pleasure are important. And mastery seems to be achieved largely through work. In our study, all the groups of employed women were valued significantly higher in mastery than women who were not employed.

A woman’s well-being is developed when she takes on multiple（多项的）roles. At least by middle adulthood, the women who were involved in a combination of roles—marriages, motherhood, and employment—were the highest in well-being, in spite of warnings about stress and strain.

64. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.

       A. for women, a sense of “mastery” is more important than a sense of “pleasure”

       B. for women, a sense of “pleasure” is more important than a sense of “mastery”

       C. women can’t have a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” at the same time

       D. a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” are both necessary to women

65. The author’s attitude towards women having a career is________.

       A. negative            B. positive                    C. neutral（中立的）    D. realistic

66. One can conclude from the passage that if a woman takes on several social roles,________.

       A. it will be easier for her to overcome stress and strain

       B. she will be more successful in her career

C. her chances of getting promoted will be greater

       D. her life will be richer and more meaningful

67. Which of the following can be considered as a source of “pleasure” for women?

       A. Family life                                                   B. Multiple roles in society

       C. Regular employment                                     D. Freedom from anxiety

 (2006－2007学年度南通市九校（学科基地）联考B篇)

People tend to become more personal and hide less of themselves when using email. Researchers from Open University in Britain have found in a recent study that there are good reasons for this.

       The team of researchers asked 83 pairs of students, all strangers to each other, to solve a problem. They had to discuss this question: If only five people in the world could be saved from a world disaster, who should they be? The pairs of students had to talk over the problem either face to face or by computers. Dr. Johnson said, “They told their partners four times as much about themselves when they talked over the Internet as when they talked face to face. When the computers were fitted with cameras so that students could see each other, this limited the personal side of the conversation.”

       Generally the information was not extremely personal. It was mainly about things such as where they went to school, or where they used to live. But some students discussed their love stories, and personal childhood experiences.

       Dr Johnson believes that emailing encourages people to focus on themselves. And when they do this, they become more open, especially if there are no cameras. “If you cannot see the other person, it becomes easier to talk about yourself. This is because you are not thinking what the other person is thinking of you. So emailing has become the modern way of talking,” said Dr. Johnson. However, this style of talking is not entirely new. “In the 19th century people started to use the ‘telegraph’ to communicate. Now the same kind of thing has happened and people ended up speaking more freely.”

       Dr. Johnson thinks that emailers need to know about these effects of emailing, especially when they start work in a company. “ If you don’t know about it, you could find yourself saying more about yourself than you wanted to.”

60. The subject discussed in this passage is _______.

       A. how people open up when emailing                B. how people do research studies

       C. how to communicate at work                        D. how to discuss and solve a problem

61. The reason that some couples talked freely about themselves is that _______.

       A. they didn’t talk about very personal things      　　B. they couldn’t see each other

    C. the cameras on the computers were turned on 　　D. they had to discuss a question

62. What does the underlined sentence refer to?

       A. The telegraph.           B. The computer.          C. Emailing.           D. Face-to-face talk.

63. In the writer’s opinion, one should ______.

       A. focus on oneself when emailing                            B. talk more freely in emails than usual

       C. discuss any subject that one wants to                    D. consider how one uses email at work

 (北京东城区2006—2007学年度第一学期期末教学目标检测E篇)

Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare goggle-eyed at the television—they are actually learning about the world, U.S. researchers said. Parents may want t limit what their babies see on television , based on the study, said Donna Mumme, assistant professor of psychology at Tufts University in Boston, who led the research. “Children as young as 12 months are making decisions based n the emotional(情感的)reactions of adults around them,” Mumme said in a statement. “It turns out they can also use emotional information they pick up from television. This means that adults might want to think twice before they speak in a loud and harsh voice or let a baby see television programs meant for information about the world. A mother urging her baby to eat some  “yummy” soup on a brother crying in fear when a dog approaches can influence a baby’s reaction. Mumme’s team tested babies to determine. If television has the same influence, showing actors reacting on a videotape to objects such as red spiral letter holder, a blue humpy ball, and a yellow garden hose attachment. Babies aged 10 months or 12 months were later given the same objects to play with. Ten-month-olds did not seem to e influenced by the video buy the 1-year-olds were. When the actors acted neutrally or positively to an object, the babies happily played with them. But if the actor had seemed afraid or disgusted, the babies would avoid the object.

72．Psychology is the study of              .

       A．human’s society and its growth

       B．human’s hopes had dreams

       C．human’s mind and behaviors

       D．human’s languages and cultures

73．Which of the following is Mumme’s conclusion?

       A．Small babies should not be allowed to watch television programs.

       B．Adults need to think twice before they act in front of small babies.

       C．TV programs provide small babies with all the information they need.

       D．One-year-olds can be emotionally influenced by TV programs.

74．Mumme reached his conclusion by            .

       A．measuring the time babies spent in front of TV.

       B．making TV programs and advertisements for kids.

       C．showing actors how to react to blue bumpy balls

       D．observing small babies’ reactions to TV programs

75．Which of the following may the study lead to according to the researchers?

       A．Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television.

       B．Actors may try to behave themselves well in front of babies.

       C．Babies may be allowed to choose what they see on TV.

       D．Scientists may stop ignoring babies’ emotional world.

 (2007年北京海淀区高三年级第一学期期末D篇)

The decision to enter F1 and compete at the highest level of motorsport was an intended move by Toyota, the world’s third largest auto manufacturer ,to further challenge its own capabilities. By going head-to-head with the industry’s top performers on the world’s premier racing stage ,the Japanese giant was setting itself a huge task. A sport with an enormous international following, the risks of entering the F1 arena are high—but there are rich rewards for those who succeed .Besides being a showcase for state-of-the-art technology, the intense competition in this most demanding of racing disciplines leaves no room for self-satisfaction. More importantly, it fosters（培养）the kind of forward-thinking team spirit that Toyota is seeking.

       While F1 benefited greatly from the added prestige of having such a distinguished newcomer among its competitors ,the demands placed on Panasonic Toyota Racing last year revealed the shortcomings of not having enough experience as a team .Mistakes were made and valuable lessons were learned ,among which was the fundamental truth: “To stand still in F1 is to go backwards.”

       With the past in mind ,preparations for the 2003 season included sweeping changes on both the technical and personnel（人事的）sides. The management at Toyota Motorsport GmbH was restructured , with John Howett moving from Toyota Motor Marketing Europe to become President ,thus enabling the company founder , Ove Andersson ,more time to concentrate on the operation of the race team at the track .Andersson’s value as an inspirational leader was one of the team’s biggest assets（财富）in 2002.

68．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

       A．To go backwards ,Toyota has to stand still.

       B．If Toyota doesn’t make improvements ,they will fall behind.

       C．Keeping calm will help go forward.

       D．In order to keep up with other teams ,Toyota has to stand still.

69．We can learn from the passage that     .

       A．Toyota entered F1 to enlarge its market.

       B．Entering F1 is low risk but rich rewarding.

       C．Toyota team has always been experienced.

       D．Toyota made good preparations for the 2003 season.

70．What will the next paragraph talk about if the passage goes on?

       A．Preparations for the 2003 season.

       B．The value of Ove Andersson.

       C．How to improve the European market.

       D．Changes on technical side.

 (2007年北京海淀区高三年级第一学期期末C篇)

The words “timetable” and  “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit（呕吐物）. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver . It is up to you to learn how to develop a schedule that meets your needs .Change it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.

       A good timetable should make every hour count—every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.

       The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough ,but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.

       Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates（减弱）. After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.

64．What is the best title of the passage?

       A．Advantages of starting a timetable          B．Keep to it ,and you will succeed

       C．Make a schedule ,and follow it             D．Learn to love your timetable

65．What does Paragraph 2 talk about?

       A．Tips for making a schedule.                  B．Significance of a scientific timetable.

       C．Requirements for making a timetable.     D．Importance of following one’s schedule.

66．The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that     .

       A．it can be changed                                 B．it is flexible

       C．it is of many periods                            D．it can save our time

67．From this passage ,we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, we’d better     .

       A．shift subjects and use different methods regularly

       B．devote to the same material continuously

       C．turn to teachers for help if necessary

       D．have a break every thirty minutes

 (山东诸城等四县市2008年高考适应性训练A篇)

BEIJING，Feb．28，2008(Xinhua)—China plans to carry out its first spacewalk in second half of the year，an official of the nation's manned space program said here on Thursday．

    The Shenshou Ⅶ spacecraft will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern province of Gansu late in the year and the astronauts will leave their spaceship for the first time, the official told Xinhua

    Compared with the previous two manned space flights，the upcoming Shenzhou Ⅶ space mission is more complex．Besides the spacewalk，the crew is also expected to perform extra-vehicular work such as fixing and tightening equipment．The spaceship will also release a small inspection satellite，which keeps an eye on its own performance．

      China may live broadcast the first ever spacewalk．“The Shenzhou Ⅶ spaceship is able to live-broadcast the walk，but it has not been decided whether the spacewalk will be broadcast in a live or recorded version．”the official told Xinhua．

    Breakthroughs have been made in significant techniques related to the spacewalk．Research into the development of spaceship and rockets has been going smoothly，and astronauts have undertaken extensive training，according to the official．

      “The Shenzhou Ⅶ mission will start the second phase of China's three-stage space program”

said the official．

    In the second stage，China plans further breakthroughs in manned space flight，such as space

walks．In this phase，China will put into orbit a space laboratory staffed by humans for short periods and create a fully-equipped space engineering system．

    In the third stage，China will build a permanent space station and a space engineering system Astronauts and scientists will travel between the Earth and the space station to conduct large-scale experiments．

56．The news mainly tells its readers that      

      A．China intends to conduct a spacewalk for the first time

      B．China plans to launch her third manned space flight

      C．China tries to live broadcast her first-time spacewalk

      D．China prepares to start her third-stage space program

57．What is included in the second stage of China's three-stage space program?

      A．Creating an ever-lasting space station for astronauts

      B．Placing a man-staffed lab into orbit for long periods．

      C．Carrying out large-scale experiments in laboratories．

      D．Setting up a fully-equipped space engineering System．

58．It can be learned from the passage that      

      A．important technique about spacewalk remains uncertain in spite of researches．

      B．spacewalk is the only factor that leads to Shenzbou Ⅶ mission's complexity．

      C．due to Shenzhou Ⅶ's inability，it's uncertain how to broadcast the spacewalk．

      D．our country is getting along quite well with developing spaceship and rockets

59．What's the main function of the inspection satellite?

      A．To keep an eye on the Shenzhou Ⅶ's performance

      B．To keep watch on the weather changes．

      C．To broadcast the TV programmers．

      D．To work as a detector for the space flight．

60．Which of the following tasks is NOT to be performed by the Shenzbou Ⅶ?

      A．Carrying out a spacewalk．

      B．Performing some repair work．

      C．Releasing a small inspection satellite．

      D．Building a permanent space station and a space engineering system．