In many countries, authority is seldom questi...

In many countries, authority is seldom questioned, either because it is highly respected, or because it is feared. Because rank has been important in certain societies for a long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority. For example, children are not expected to question their teachers in school. It may be considered improper for young businessmen to suggest ideas that differ from those of older, more experienced members of the business.

In other countries, including America, children are trained to question and search for answers. When a child asks a question, he will often be told to go to the library and find the answer for himself. By the time students reach the age of 14 or 15, they may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and arts. To encourage such creativity, there are many national prizes offered to students every year for their scientific discoveries and artistic accomplishments.

This interest in questioning and searching may be considered by some people as bad for young people’s manners, that young people lack respect for authority. This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people. However, this is because many Americans have a different attitude toward authority than may exist in other areas of the world. In a work or business situation, ideas are freely and openly discussed and argued. It is important to remember that it is the person’s ideas that are being questioned, not the individual himself. The two are quite separate. The purpose of the searching, questioning, and arguing is to find the facts in a particular situation, and therefore a solution, so that the work of the business can progress in the most effective manner possible.

As was mentioned earlier, you may notice the same questioning in social conversations. Although some individual may think that Americans are rude because of the direct manner with people, they are merely trying to learn more about your ideas.

1.In many countries authority is seldom questioned for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________.

A. people show great respect for it

B. people are afraid of it

C. people don’t care about it

D. people are not trained to question those in authority

2.National prizes are offered to students in America every year because _________

A. the students of this age are very curious

B. the students often go to the library and find the answer to a question for themselves

C. the students may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and arts

D. the students are encouraged to develop their creativity

3.From the text we can infer that _________ .

A. young people lack respect for authority in America

B. what matters is that the questioning of authority leads to an effective solution

C. questioning a person is impolite and his ideas as well

D. American young people always give the impression of being rude to others

4.What is possibly the best title of the text?

A. Developing the Quality of Questioning

B. Rude or Honest?—True Americans

C. Questioning the Authority Is Impolite

D. Bad Manners or Good Ways

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______ into many languages, the book is popular in many countries.　　

A. Being translated　　　                         B. Having translated

C. To be translated　　　　　　　　　　　　     D. Having been translated

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English is a language ______ in many countries.

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For many of us, college can be a game of trial and error. For the author, the time she spent in college was invaluable not just for the degree itself but because it’s where she finally grew up. 1..

Delay rarely pays

Throughout high school, I was typically able to put off a task until the last minute. 2.. I learned the importance of beginning a large commitment early, then dedicating a few hours a day to it to ensure it gets done right especially when burdened with big projects and papers.

3.

When I began my freshman year. I knew I wanted to go into sports broadcasting. Two years in I fell in love with news feature writing. Then six months after that, with web content creation. I learned that plans are always subject to change and should never be restrictive And that didn't make them any less significant.

No one has it all figured out

4.. But in fact one of the biggest realizations of adulthood for me is that most of us are just along for the ride and doing the best we can.

Time management is key

After going to college, a variety of activities have also become enriched. You have to face the problems which everyone has to face to balance academics, community activities, work experience and so on,because those will defeat you. 5..

A. Every minute must be taken advantage of .

B. The goals and dreams will change all the time.

C. We must learn to choose and adjust our schedule.

D. Only by doing so can we realize the importance of college life.

E. Here are biggest lessons she learned outside of the classroom walls.

F. But you usually can't do that at a collegiate level.

G. I had always assumed that adults had it all and never got lost

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Uber

Uber is available in over 70 cities throughout 40 countries worldwide.You can either choose a typical Uber unmarked car or a regular taxi.The app can show you where drivers are,so you know how long you’ll be waiting.You can also get fare quotes(报价) in advance.Your payment source is linked to the app and is automatically charged,so no physical money is ever needed.

Lyft

Lyft is a service that is also available in many large cities in the US.However,it offers something different,one of which is Lyft Line.With this service,you can find people that take the same route on a daily basis as you and split the fare with them.Lyft’s regular service lets you easily see where rides are,catch one,and easily pay right within the app.

Easy Taxi

Easy Taxi is available in 86 cities across 26 countries and lets you quickly scrub through maps and find locations you’d like to be picked up at.From there,just make sure there are taxis in your area.Confirm your ride and then pay for it within the Easy Taxi app.Once you book a ride,you should see the taxi’s plate number and phone number appear on the map,making it easy for you to pick out both the car and the driver.

Curb

Curb,formerly Taxi Magic,is currently available in around 60 cities across the United States as well as select cities in the United Kingdom,Canada,and Mexico.It ties in with taxi companies and their drivers.As your taxi makes its way to your location,you’ll be able to track its progress inside the app.You can link a payment account to Curb to pay your fare through the app.You can also pay in cash.

1.Which app is available in the most countries?

A. Uber.　　 B. Lyft.

C. Easy Taxi.　　 D. Curb.

2.What’s the special service of Lyft?

A. You can pay the fare in cash.

B. You can see where your ride is.

C. You can get fare quotes in advance.

D. You can find someone to share the fare.

3.What do the four apps have in common?

A. They are available worldwide.　　 B. They are tied to taxi companies.

C. They allow users to pay via app.　　 D. They can identify your location.

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What does an astronaut eat in space? This is a question that will puzzle many, as people rarely think of that. In the early space-travel years, astronauts ate dehydrated (脱水的) foods that were eaten through straws （吸管）. In today’s space-age, the food that they eat is totally different. They eat food in the same way as people do on Earth.

Astronauts are able to prepare and eat a variety of foods in space. Some can be eaten in their natural form, like fruits, while some need to add water, like noodles. However, there are no refrigerators, so the food has to be prepared and eaten without being stored for a long time. When the astronauts are hungry, they simply eat the food by opening the food packages and with a fork, knife, and spoon.

Just like people on Earth, astronauts also eat three meals a day which include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes they also eat snacks. The US space agency NASA has found out that an astronaut’s diet reduces by about 70% on a space mission, though he has a wide range of foods to choose from like nuts, chicken, beef, seafood, and candies. Drinks in the spaceship include coffee, tea, juices, and lemonade.

Astronauts can also request a particular food that they would like to have in space. Scientists are always experimenting and trying out different space foods that can be offered to astronauts when on space missions.

1. Now astronauts eat ________ in space.

A. dehydrated (脱水的) foods           B. food as people do on Earth

C. totally different                      D. food with a lot of water

2. The food the astronauts prepared  ________ .

A. can’t be stored for a long time          B. is put into refrigerators

C. can be stored for a long time          D. can’t be kept in the food packages

3. In space, astronauts ________ like people on Earth.

A. only have nuts, chicken and beef              B. only have lunch for a day

C. only drink coffee, tea and lemonade    D. also eat three meals a day

4. What is the text mainly about?

A. Astronauts’ space life                   B. Astronauts’ space work

C. Astronauts’ space food                   D. Astronauts’ space experiments

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Many outside the US continue to see the country as one of opportunities , and despite being in a tough economic position , research shows many young Americans would ________it as well.

A. submit to　　 B. contribute to

C. object to　　　 D. subscribe to

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In many countries in the world, public money is mostly used for preserving Architectural heritage in different ways. In my opinion, these funds are being spent effectively by this way. Old buildings such as historical buildings should be protected and turned into wonderful places for learning and visiting so that we can gain appropriate benefits from them.

Personally speaking, using public funds for architectural heritage preservation is accurate as the society can take numerous advantages from this. First of all, these historical buildings, palaces, shrines (神殿), ... are striking evidences for past lives and buildings. For example, before cameras were invented, there was no way to show how a life of a king was during his age. However, with his castle and exhibits, researchers can build up assumptions. The second considerable benefit of preserving architectural heritage is for tourism. In my country, every year, Hue welcomes thousands of visitors to its ancient capital, which contributes greatly to the province’ s income.

Among distinct types of old buildings, I suggest preserving historical one as a studying and attraction spot. This is because, along with tourism purpose, old houses and palaces surviving throughout time, witnessing the country's important events are huge material for both students and researchers. Schools can use them for practical history lessons, which help children to learn more effectively.

To sum up, spending public money for protecting architectural heritages is a brilliant choice of most governments in the world. Besides, I think we should concern more about preserving historical buildings, turn them into visiting and learning areas in order to get the best out of them.

1.What is the author's attitude to using most public money to preserve architectural heritage?

A. Doubtful.　　 B. Favorable.

C. Disapproving.　　 D. Unclear.

2.What is the advantage of using public funds to protect architectural heritage?

A. Making money.　　 B. Gaining inspiration.

C. Preparing for future.　　 D. Improving the environment.

3.Why do schools use historical buildings?

A. Their materials are unique.

B. Students have an urgent demand.

C. They help increase students' knowledge.

D. They do good to students' communication skills.

4.What's the best title for the text?

A. Ways of Architectural Heritage Protection.

B. Architectural Heritage Is a Treasure of Society.

C. Architectural Heritage Protection -- a Wise Choice.

D. Views on Using Public Money for Architectural Heritage.

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Since many of you are planning to study at a college or university in this country, you may be curious to know what you usually do in a typical week, how you can get along with your fellow students, and so on. These are the questions I want to discuss with you today.

First, let’s talk about what your weekly schedule will look like. No matter what your major may be, you can expect to spend between four and six hours a week for each class attending lectures. Lectures are usually in very large rooms because some courses such as introduction to sociology or economics often have as many as two or three hundred students, especially at large universities. In lectures, it’s very important for you to take notes on what the professor says because the information in a lecture is often different from the information in your textbooks. Also, you can expect to have exam questions based on the lectures. So it isn’t enough to just read your textbooks; you have to attend lectures as well. In a typical week you will also have a couple of hours of discussion for every class you take. The discussion section is a small group meeting usually with fewer than thirty students where you can ask questions about the lectures, the reading, and the homework. In large universities, graduate students, called teaching assistants, usually direct discussion sections.

If your major is chemistry, or physics, or another science, you’ll also have to spend several hours a week in the lab, or laboratory, doing experiments. This means that science majors spend more time in the classroom than non science majors do. On the other hand, people who major in subjects like literature or history usually have to read and write more than science majors do.

1.The main purpose of this text is________.

A. to help the students to learn about university life

B. to persuade the students to attend lectures

C. to encourage the students to take part in discussions

D. to advise the students to choose proper majors

2.We can learn from the passage that university professors________.

A. spend over 6 hours on lectures each week

B. must join the students in the discussion sections

C. prefer to use textbooks in their lectures

D. require the students to read beyond the textbooks

3.A discussion section does NOT include________.

A. working under the guidance of university professors

B. talking over what the students have read about the courses

C. discussing the problems related to the students’ homework

D. raising questions about what a professor has said in a lecture

4.According to the author, science majors________.

A. have to work harder than non science majors

B. spend less time on their studies than non science majors

C. consider experiments more important than discussions

D. read and write less than non science majors

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Since many of you are planning to study at a college or university in this country, you may be curious to know what you usually do in a typical week, how you can get along with your fellow students, and so on. These are the questions I want to discuss with you today.

First, let’s talk about  what your weekly schedule will look like. No matter what your major may be, you can expect to spend between four and six hours a week for each class attending lectures. Lectures are usually in very large rooms because some courses such as introduction to sociology or economics often have as many as two or three hundred students, especially at large universities. In lectures, it’s very important for you to take notes on what the professor says because the information a lecture is often different from the information in your textbooks. Also, you can expect to have exam questions based on the lectures. So it isn’t enough to just read your textbooks; you have to attend lectures as well. In a typical week you will also have a couple of hours of discussion for every class you take. The discussion section is a small group meeting usually with fewer than thirty students where you can ask questions about the lectures, the reading, and the homework. In large universities, graduate students, called teaching assistants, usually direct discussion sections.

If your major is chemistry, or physics, or another science, you’ll also have to spend several hours a week in the lab, or laboratory, doing experiments. This means that science majors spend more time in the classroom than non science majors do. On the other hand, people who major in subjects like literature or history usually have to read and write more than science majors do.

1.The main purpose of this text is________.

A．to persuade the students to attend lectures

B．to encourage the students to take part in discussions

C．to advise the students to choose proper majors

D．to help the students to learn about university life.

2.We can learn from the passage that university professors________.

A．spend about 5 hours on lectures each week

B．must join the students in the discussion sections

C．require the students to read beyond the textbooks

D．prefer to use textbooks in their lectures

3.A discussion section does NOT include________.

A．talking over what the students have read about the courses

B．working under the guidance of university professors

C．discussing the problems related to the students’ homework

D．raising questions about what a professor has said in a lecture

4.According to the author, science majors________.

A．read and write less than non science majors

B．have to work harder than non science majors

C．spend less time on their studies than non science majors

D．consider experiments more important than discussions

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