The most universal facial expression is the s...

The most universal facial expression is the smile --its function is to show happiness and put people at ease. A smile says, " I like you. You make me happy

That's why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. 1.

A baby’s. smile has the same effect. Have you ever been in a doctor's, waiting room and looked around at all the sad faces waiting impatiently. to be seen? There were six or seven patients waiting when a young woman came in with a nine-month-old baby. She sat down next to a gentleman who was more than a little impatient about the long wait for service. The baby just looked up at him with that great big smile that is so characteristic of babies,2.. Soon he struck up a conversation with the woman about her baby and his grand-children and then the entire reception room joined in, and the boredom and tension were changed into a pleasant and enjoyable experience 3.. Telephone companies throughout the US have a program called “phone power” which is offered to employees who use the telephone for selling their services or products. In this program they suggest that you smile when talking on the phone. Your “smile” comes through in your voice.

You don’t feel like smiling? 4.. If you are alone, force yourself to whistle or hum a tune or sing. Act as if you were already happy, and that will tend to make you happy.

Your smile is a messenger of your goodwill.5..To someone who has seen a dozen people frown or turn their faces away, your smile is like the sun breaking through the clouds Especially when someone is under pressure from his bosses, his customers, his teachers or parents or children, a smile can help him realize that all is not hopeless that there is joy in the world.

A.He smiled back at the baby

B.Your smile brightens the lives of all who see it.

C.Smile gets much easier with practice

D.So, naturally, we are glad to see them.

E.Well, force yourself to smile

F.We should give others a real smile, a smile that comes from within

G.The effect of a smile is powerful, even when it is unseen

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Is smile just a facial expression? Of course not! It is not only used to express pleasure, affection, and friendliness, but also the commonest way to show our good will perfectly without saying anything. A Chinese saying runs：“Never hit a person who is smiling at you.” It is a time-proven fact that smile is a language all its own—a universal language—understood by the people of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as our foreign neighbors, but we smile in the same tongue. We need no interpreter for thus expressing love, happiness, or good will.

One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed quite unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. On the outside stood a young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, brilliant smile covered his face. The magic power of that smile made all bitterness within me melt, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding. “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” I remarked, in passing. Then, obeying an impulse(冲动), I turned back. “I really owe you a debt of gratitude,” I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. “Carlos, he no speak English,” she volunteered. “You want I should tell him something?” At that moment I felt changed. Carlos’ smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stood ten feet tall. “Yes,” my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said, ‘Thank you!’’’　 “Thank you?” The woman seemed slightly confused.

I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. “Just tell him that.” I insisted. “He’ll understand, I am sure!”

Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.

1.The writer marched angrily out of the store because________.

A. he bought nothing　　 B. he was unlucky to meet with a rigid clerk

C. he was unfriendly　　 D. he conflicted with the clerk in the store

2.What do you think of the woman?

A. Curious and sincere with good English.

B. Helpful and curious with poor English.

C. Enthusiastic and diligent with good English.

D. Warm-hearted and diligent with poor English.

3.In the following paragraph, the writer may mention________.

A. how he used smile to solve problems

B. how hard he tried to look for the young man

C. the lesson Carols had taught him

D. how he became a big person of ten feet tall

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. A rigid clerk.　　 B. A powerful smile.

C. A helpful woman.　　 D. An impressive young man.

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University is generally regarded as one of the most important times in a person’s life, yet the function of this institution continues to arouse debate. Many believe that arts subjects are  too easy, that practical skills are more useful and that a chosen subject for study should be clearly linked to a career. However, this view is far too simplistic. Arts subjects are very difficult. They can prepare students for any number of careers as well as allowing the student to take time to make a decision. The function of the modern university is to cater to different types of student.

Arts subjects are not easy. For example, a degree in Literature is not an easy option. No question in a Literature class has a single, simple answer. Debate is conducted in a spirit of openness, texts are very closely analyzed and skills in close reading are developed. Literature is about language, our primary means of communication. Arts subjects require the same concentrated study as any other subject.

Arts subjects can prepare students for any number of careers. A degree in an arts subject teaches skills in well organized debates and defence of a position through the provision of evidence. These are applicable to many types of career. Law, for example. The point is that an undergraduate degree in any Arts subject trains the student in analysis and structure. Therefore, Arts graduates can pursue any number of careers.

Arts subjects allow the student to take time to choose a career. Love of the subject for its own sake may well be the initial motivation for the Arts undergraduate but because the subject they have chosen is not so clearly linked to a career they have time to reflect, making a decision only when they are absolutely certain. Students who pursue Arts subjects therefore have the leisure to make a carefully considered choice.

In conclusion, it is clear that Arts subjects are not a waste of time. They are flexible when it comes to relating them to a career and they allow the student to discover an appropriate career path. Many industries now acknowledge that a degree in Literature can be just as valuable as any other subject, especially when it is evident that Arts graduates tend to think more creatively. Not all undergraduates have clearly defined goals and not all subjects can be simply matched to a career. Acknowledging this difference should be the main function of a modern university

1. What does the author mainly argue in this article?

A. Universities should be aware of diversity  B. Universities should focus on practical courses.

C. Arts courses should be promoted.      D. Arts subjects are inappropriate for work.

2.What does the author imply about universities’ attitude to students?

A. They need to be more understanding of students’ needs.

B. They need to keep out arts students.

C. They need to link courses to careers.

D. They need to offer more arts courses.

3.The author suggests that technical subjects ____________.

A. are more important than arts subjects.      B. are more useful to the modern world.

C. have equal value to arts subjects.          D. are not as important as arts subjects.

4.From the article, we know skills acquired by arts undergraduates include___________.

A. Perception and investigation              B. Technique and motivation

C. Appreciation and dedication              D. Analysis and structure

5.According to the author, the students choose arts courses initially because ___________.

A. they are unsure about a career             B. they are interested in the subject

C. they hate technical subjects               D. they are creative people

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It is a time­proven fact that smile is a language. It is a universal language ___ by the people of every nation, and the commonest way to show our ____ will perfectly without saying anything.

One day I was shopping in a small town in California. It was my misfortune to be ____ by a clerk who seemed most ____ and not at all concerned about my intended ____. I bought nothing, and walked ___ out of the store. My anger ____ with each step. Outside, standing at the corner, was a young man in his early twenties. His expressive eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, amazing ____ covered his face. I gave in ____. The power of that shining smile ____ away all my anger, and I found the muscles in my own face happily ____. “Beautiful day, isn't it？” I said. Then, suddenly something inside me sent me turning　 back. “I really owe you a ____，” I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no ____ to answer. A Mexican woman nearby stepped ____ and said, “Carlos can't speak English，” she volunteered. “Shall I tell him something？” At that moment I felt changed. Carlos' smile had made a big person of me. “Yes，” my ____ was enthusiastic and sincere. “Tell him ‘Thank you！’” “Thank you？” The woman seemed slightly ____. “Just tell him that，” I insisted. “Surely, he'll understand.”

What a smile! Although I have ____ seen that young man again, I'll never forget the ____ he taught me. From then on, I became smile­conscious. I practice it ____， anywhere and everywhere, with everybody. This action on my part would always draw a good­natured smile ____.

1.A.learned　　　　　 　　 B．known　　　　　　　　　 C．understood 　　 　 D．done

2.A.warm　 　　　　　　　 B．good　　　　　　　　　　 C．cold　　 　　　　　　 D．fresh

3.A.treated　 　　　　 　 B．entertained　　　　　　 C．greeted　 　　　　 D．served

4.A.amazed　 　　　　　　 B．warm­hearted　　　　　 C．unfriendly　 　　 D．confused

5.A.purchase　 　　　　 B．question　　　　　　　　 C．things　　　　　 　　 D．complaint

6.A.quietly　　 　　　　　 B．angrily　　　　　　　　 C．suddenly　 　　　　 D．recently

7.A.grew　 　　　　　　　 B．changed　　　　　　　　 C．disappeared 　　 　 D．went

8.A.expression 　　　 　 B．look　　　　　　　　　　 C．feeling　　 　　　　 D．smile

9.A.proudly 　　　　　 　 B．happily　　　　　　　　 C．immediately　 　　 D．luckily

10.A.threw　　 　　　　　　 B．went　　　　　　　　　　 C．put　 　　　　　　　 D．drove

11.A.flying　　 　　　　　 B．satisfying　　　　　　 C．responding　　 　　 D．singing

12.A.gratitude　　 　　　 B．debt　　　　　　　　　　 C．smile　 　　　　　　 D．chance

13.A.idea　 　　　　　　 B．attempt　　　　　　　　 C．mind　 　　　　　　 D．energy

14.A.forward　 　　　　 B．backward　　　　　　　　 C．upward　 　　　　　 D．downward

15.A.speech　 　　　　　 B．attitude　　　　　　　　 C．reply　 　　　　　　 D．question

16.A.worried 　　　　 　 B．upset　　　　　　　　　　 C．delighted 　　　 　 D．puzzled

17.A.yet　　 　　　　　　　 B．never　　　　　　　　　　 C．though　 　　　　　 D．still

18.A.action　　 　　　　　 B．lesson　　　　　　　　　 C．word　　 　　　　　　 D．song

19.A.diligently　 　　 B．aimlessly　　　　　　　 C．randomly 　　　　 　 D．hurriedly

20.A.in charge　 　　　 B．in relief　　　　　　　 C．in favor　 　　　　 D．in return

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The word "OK" is the most frequently spoken all-purpose expression on the planet — and it's turning 176 years old on March 23, 2015. The term was born during a 19th-century abbreviation(缩写) craze and went on to international fame with its own hand gesture.

Last year, Henry Nass, a 64-year-old retired English teacher, a New Yorker, had spent the last few weeks handing out cards championing "Global OK Day" in advance of the coming anniversary.

"No matter where people are from they use the word 'OK,' but they don't know where it comes from," says Nass. "The problem is because it's just, you know, OK."

The word is OK, perhaps, but its history is definitely better than average. Late etymologist Allen Walker Read traced the two-letter word to 1839, when editors at the Boston Morning Post signed off on articles as “all correct” with a simple word “OK”.

The word made it into print on March 23 of that year, in an article against a rival editor in Providence who had stated wrongly that a band of Bostonians heading to New York would pass through the Rhode Island capital (Providence).

"We said not a word about our team passing 'through the city' of Providence," the Morning Post reported. "O.K. — all correct."

The humor of the Providence-Boston joke has been lost to history — but the word OK took off from there, soon connoting(隐含) agreement, acceptance, averageness, quality or likability.

By 1840, it served as a slogan for President Martin Van Buren's unsuccessful reelection campaign. “Old Kinderhook is OK,” posters stated, a reference to the eighth president's birthplace and his supporters' belief in his satisfactory performance.

1.Why did Henry Nass hand out cards?

A. To let people understand the history of the word “OK”.

B. To call on people to use the word “OK” properly.

C. To appeal to people to celebrate OK Day.

D. To attract people’s attention.

2.What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 4?

A. The history of the word “OK” is known to average people.

B. The history of the word “OK” is unfamiliar to people.

C. People frequently use the word “OK” in history.

D. People are fond of the word “OK” in history.

3.What does the underlined phrase “took off” in Paragraph 7 probably mean?

A. Got off　　 B. Set up

C. Moved off　　 D. Became popular

4.We can learn from the text that Kinderhook is　　　　　　 of the eighth American president.

A. the name　　 B. the birthplace

C. the policy　　 D. the belief

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The library is one of the most popular places at a western university.Students turn to it for research，conversations about class，and many other services.

Compared with Chinese libraries，college libraries in the US and UK tend to offer more resources.A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.

In addition to borrowing books，there are online and electronic resources.These include a database search of popular and academic material，such as LexisNexis Academic，which offers items from newspapers and magazines.

Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently，some libraries provide audio and video recordings，maps and sheet music(活页乐谱)．At some schools，teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library web to give easier access for students.

Another useful service in western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan.This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school.The loan request is made through the student’s college library，which gets the book，gives it to the user，and arranges for its return.

Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive.Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.

Earlier this year，Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service，allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles.Requests made through the system are handled by library staff.The student receives an e­mail with an Internet link to the scanned pages.The service is free and all material comes within four days.

It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks.But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a café so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.

Actually，some US university libraries are now all­night affairs，or have at least one study room open all night.

1.In western college libraries a postgraduate can ________.

A．have a free drink or a meal

B．borrow as many books as they want

C．ask questions and get answers from their tutors

D．access not only books but other study resources

2. LexisNexis Academic is the name of a ________.

A．guide　     B．library

C．database　     D．university

3. Which of the following are mostly needed by students in western libraries?

A．Books and articles.

B．Audio and video recordings.

C．Maps and sheet music.

D．Tutors’ teaching PPTs.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Chinese library services are better than western ones.

B．Library staff play an important role in college library service.

C．Postgraduates can post their own PPTs on the library website.

D．24­hour services are adopted in all western libraries nowadays.

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The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.

Compared with Chinese libraries, college libraries, college libraries in the US and UK tent to offer more resources. A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.

In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. These include a database search of popular and academic material, such as LexisNexis Academic, which offer items from newspapers and magazines.

Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music （活页乐谱）. At some schools, teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library Web to give easier access for students.

Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school. The loan request is make through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.

Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive. Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.

Earlier this year, Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service, allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles. Requests made through the system are handled by library staff. The student receives and e-mail with an Internet link to the scanned pages. The service is free and all material comes within four days.

It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a café so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.

Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.

1. In Western college libraries a postgraduate can ______.

A. have a free drink or a meal

B. borrow as many books as they want

C. access not only books but other study resources

D. ask questions and get answers from their tutors

2. LexisNexis Academic is the name of ______.

A. a database

B. a library

C. a university

D. a guide

3. How can a college student borrow books from other college’s libraries?

A. By going to these libraries.

B. By getting them through the Internet.

C. By sending messages through the computer or mobile texts.

D. By borrowing them through their own library.

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Chinese library services are better than western ones.

B. Library staff play an important role in college library service.

C. Postgraduates can post their own PPTs to the library website.

D. 24-hour services are adopted in all western libraries nowadays.

5. Why are university libraries more attractive now?

A. Because students can eat and drink there at any time.

B. Because students can have a stay-over there all night.

C. Because students can enjoy quicker and more convenient services.

D. Because students can borrow anything they want there.

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The library is one of the most popular places at a western university. Students turn to it for research, conversations about class, and many other services.

Compared with Chinese libraries, college libraries, college libraries in the US and UK tent to offer more resources. A postgraduate at Yale University can borrow as many as 225 books at a time.

In addition to borrowing books, there are online and electronic resources. These include a database search of popular and academic material, such as LexisNexis Academic, which offer items from newspapers and magazines.

Although books and articles are the items that students ask for most frequently, some libraries provide audio and video recordings, maps and sheet music （活页乐谱）. At some schools, teachers and tutors put electronic copies of their teaching PPTs on the library Web to give easier access for students.

Another useful service in Western college libraries is the Interlibrary Loan. This allows a student at one school to borrow books from another school. The loan request is make through the student’s college library, which gets the book, gives it to the user, and arranges for its return.

Technology has brought more services to students and has made libraries attractive. Some universities have services for students to send messages through the computer or mobile texts to ask the library staff for information.

Earlier this year, Harvard University introduced a new Scan and Deliver service, allowing students to make requests for parts of books and articles. Requests made through the system are handled by library staff. The student receives and e-mail with an Internet link to the scanned pages. The service is free and all material comes within four days.

It used to be that libraries didn’t allow food or drinks. But that rule is changing and many of them now contain a café so students can spend as much time as they want in the library.

Actually, some US university libraries are now all-night affairs, or have at least one study room open all night.

1.In Western college libraries a postgraduate can ______.

A. have a free drink or a meal

B. borrow as many books as they want

C. access not only books but other study resources

D. ask questions and get answers from their tutors

2.LexisNexis Academic is the name of ______.

A. a database

B. a library

C. a university

D. a guide

3.How can a college student borrow books from other college’s libraries?

A. By going to these libraries.

B. By getting them through the Internet.

C. By sending messages through the computer or mobile texts.

D. By borrowing them through their own library.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Chinese library services are better than western ones.

B. Library staff play an important role in college library service.

C. Postgraduates can post their own PPTs to the library website.

D. 24-hour services are adopted in all western libraries nowadays.

5.Why are university libraries more attractive now?

A. Because students can eat and drink there at any time.

B. Because students can have a stay-over there all night.

C. Because students can enjoy quicker and more convenient services.

D. Because students can borrow anything they want there.

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Smile is a universal language, which 1. (use) throughout the world. However, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and 2. (amuse), but it can also indicate embarrassment. The following examples show this point of view. In an attempt to be open and 3. (friend), people in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other and this nonverbal communication shows being polite in the United States. But in China, smiling is not only 4. expression of happiness, but also a way to avoid 5.(be) embarrassed. Chinese people like smiling when they are embarrassed in order to avoid embarrassment. Smiling is a kind of good will but not sneer (嘲笑). For example: When a child falls off from a bike, the adults in China may smile, 6. is a kind of gentle encouragement and may not be a kind of impolite laugh.

The laugh is 7. (relate) to the smile. Also, different cultures have various 8. (meaning) about laugh. Americans can enjoy a very heartfelt belly (腹部) laugh that comes 9. the deepest emotions while most Chinese may think 10. silly to laugh that way.

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Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree ___ they can be controlled on purpose.

A.with which                            B.to which

C.of which                          D.for which

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