根据课文内容完成下面句子，一空一词。（每个空格0.5分，满分10分）

1.这是两国正在交战的时期。

This was a time _______ the two countries were ______  ______.

2.妇女不仅允许参加比赛，而且她们还在体操、竞技和团体赛等项目中起着非常重要的作用……

Women are not only allowed, but ______ a very ______  ______ in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and …

3.从那时起，我在体积和脑容量方面迅速进步。

______ then ________, I grew rapidly both in seize and in brainpower.

4.黛茜如释重负，突然笑起来。

__________  __________ , Daisy __________into laughter.

5.我们过去是濒危物种，农民们总是惨无人道地捕杀我们。

We used to be an __________ species. Farmers _______ us without _______.

6.组成乐队的音乐人演奏音乐，还彼此打趣逗笑。这些玩笑和音乐大多都在模仿“甲壳虫”乐队。

The musicians were to ________  _______  ________ each other as well as play music, most of which was based loosely on Beatles.

7.他们如此受欢迎以至于他们的歌迷们为了更加熟悉他们而成立了俱乐部。

They were so popular that their fans formed clubs in order to ____ more ____  ___ them.

 They were so popular that their fans formed clubs in order to ______ more familiar with them.

   A. get             B. do              C. have            D. know

In order to finish the work time,the man in charge decided to______some more workers.

1. A.
   give up
2. B.
   take on
3. C.
   look after
4. D.
   find out

Listening to music can help me focus better. Since I discovered it two years ago, I’ve used music to get through boring work or to focus creatively. I’ve found that it can make even the dullest jobs enjoyable and help clear mental blocks to creativity.
I first noticed the good effects of music while playing video games. It was a few days before Christmas in 2005 and I was playing online video games. My parents had just given me a new MP3, so I decided to listen to music through the headphones while I played. After a few minutes I noticed a great change in my style of play. I was playing more naturally. The music relaxed me, and, to a certain extent, distracted me from the game, allowing my subconscious (潜意识的) talent to come through. The music also helped me block out the outside world. With those headphones on I was like a machine, moving from one task to the next without unnecessary thoughts or actions.
Music can also have a great effect on mood. If I’m in a bad mood at work, I’ll listen to some of Bob Marley’s and get down to business. It always takes my mind off what I’m doing and makes me a happier person. The same is true for classic rock. One summer, I did a boring job collecting bottle openers by hand. Without a radio playing classic rock in the background, I would have hated life.
Listening to music with relaxing rhythms and a positive message helps you forget your work and think happy thoughts. But the results you see will depend heavily on your personal tastes. Experiment with the types of music you listen to during certain tasks. By trial and error you’ll finally discover your best choice. I’m always looking for new concentration aids, so I’d love to know what type of music works best for me.

1. 1.

   We can infer that the passage was written in __________.

   1. A.
      2005
   2. B.
      2006
   3. C.
      2007
   4. D.
      2008
2. 2.

   The author first discovered the effects of music __________.

   1. A.
      from his parents
   2. B.
      by chance
   3. C.
      at work
   4. D.
      when he was a child
3. 3.

   Which of the following statements is NOT an effect of music for the author?

   1. A.
      It helps him block out the outside world.
   2. B.
      It arouses his subconscious talent.
   3. C.
      It helps his mind relax.
   4. D.
      It makes him work without any thought.
4. 4.

   The author mentions the experience of collecting bottle openers in Paragraph 3 to ________.

   1. A.
      tell us that life is dull
   2. B.
      prove that music affects mood
   3. C.
      tell us how to seek happiness
   4. D.
      tell us bad mood can affect work
5. 5.

   In order to get the greatest effect of music, you are advised to ________.

   1. A.
      listen to some of Bob Marley’s
   2. B.
      only choose relaxing music
   3. C.
      test all kinds of music
   4. D.
      listen to classic rock

Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge(剧增)of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse(反面)of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriage. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to putting off marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy comes to life, the number of marriages also rises.
The increase in divorce rates follows to the increase in women working outside the home. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife’s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible(似是而非的). Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. By raising a family’s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family’s financial and emotional stability.
Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.
Also, a major part of women’s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.

1. 1.

   The word “portend” (Line 2, Para.1) is closest in meaning to“_____”.

   1. A.
      defy
   2. B.
      signal
   3. C.
      suffer from
   4. D.
      result from
2. 2.

   It is said in the passage that when the economy slides_____.

   1. A.
      men would choose working women as their marriage partners
   2. B.
      more women would get married to seek financial security
   3. C.
      even working women would worry about their marriages
   4. D.
      more people would prefer to remain single for the time being
3. 3.

   If women find fulfillment through work outside the home,_____.

   1. A.
      they are more likely to dominate their marriage partners
   2. B.
      their husbands are expected to do more housework
   3. C.
      their marriage ties can be strengthened
   4. D.
      they tend to put their career before marriage
4. 4.

   One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that_____.

   1. A.
      they feel that they have been robbed of their freedom
   2. B.
      they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbands
   3. C.
      they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectations
   4. D.
      they tend to suspect their husbands? loyalty to their marriage
5. 5.

   Which of the following statements can best summarize the authors view in the passage?

   1. A.
      The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.
   2. B.
      Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.
   3. C.
      In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent
   4. D.
      The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.