Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability(能力).They feel hopeless about it.Can you learn to read better,or must you agree that nothing can be done about it?
To be sure,people are different.You cannot expect to do everything as well as certain other people do.If all the students in a class tried out for basketball,some would be very good players,others would be very poor;and many would be in between.But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way,and with plenty of practice.It is the same with reading.Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help.Others find reading a slow and tiring job.In between,there are all degrees of reading ability.
Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability.In these experiments,the poor readers were given tests of reading ability.After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered,they were given special instruction and practice in reading.After a few months,another test of the same kind was given.In nearly all cases,these people had raised their reading scores.
1.With the example of basketball players,the author shows_______.
A. why certain people are poor readers
B. that there are differences in people's abilities
C. why some people are good basketball players
D. that good basketball players can be good readers
2.To improve their reading ability,people should_____.
A. work long and hard B. take different forms of tests
C. have special help and practice D. try different reading materials
3.The experiments mentioned in the text show that_____.
A. good readers seem to enjoy reading
B. almost all poor readers can make progress
C. causes of poor reading are difficult to find out
D. tests help people improve their reading ability
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Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability(能力).They feel hopeless about it.Can you learn to read better,or must you agree that nothing can be done about it?
To be sure,people are different.You cannot expect to do everything as well as certain other people do.If all the students in a class tried out for basketball,some would be very good players,others would be very poor;and many would be in between.But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way,and with plenty of practice.It is the same with reading.Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help.Others find reading a slow and tiring job.In between,there are all degrees of reading ability.
Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability.In these experiments,the poor readers were given tests of reading ability.After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered,they were given special instruction and practice in reading.After a few months,another test of the same kind was given.In nearly all cases,these people had raised their reading scores.
1.With the example of basketball players,the author shows_______.
A. why certain people are poor readers
B. that there are differences in people's abilities
C. why some people are good basketball players
D. that good basketball players can be good readers
2.To improve their reading ability,people should_____.
A. work long and hard B. take different forms of tests
C. have special help and practice D. try different reading materials
3.The experiments mentioned in the text show that_____.
A. good readers seem to enjoy reading
B. almost all poor readers can make progress
C. causes of poor reading are difficult to find out
D. tests help people improve their reading ability
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The research is so designed that, once _______, nothing can be done to change it.
A. begins B. having begun C. begun D. Beginning
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The project is so designed that once _______ nothing can be done to change it.
A.starts B.having started C.started D.starting
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Being in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has shown this panicky behavior more than storing specifically toilet paper.
Seemingly transcending borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves mainly for this necessity. But what’s the reason for this sudden toilet paper storing? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need that much toilet paper?
Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper storing is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people’s sensitivity to disgust increases, like when you move aside if someone nearby sneezes.
“Disgust is like an alarm … and what better tool for removing disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.
Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over health and cleanliness.”
Another one of the most important reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its reports, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out.
“Fear spreads easily. So when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it’s going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.
While there are, of course, selfish people who store just because they can, it’s worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.
1.The underlined word “transcending” in the second paragraph probably means “____”.
A.going beyond B.connecting with
C.getting an understanding of D.making good use of
2.According to Dr Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?
A.The desire to get rid of disgusting material. B.The fear of losing control over cleanliness.
C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper. D.The selfish side of human nature.
3.Whose words are quoted to explain “the snowball effect”?
A.Steven Taylor’s B.Niki Edwards’
C.Baruch Fischhoff ‘s D.The author’s
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A.To explore the bad effects of the toilet paper trend.
B.To explain why people tend to store pile toilet paper.
C.To criticize those people who store toilet paper.
D.To discuss people’s different attitudes toward the toilet paper trend.
5.Which of the following statement do you think the author will probably NOT agree with?
A.The toilet paper storing can relieve people’s anxiety.
B.It’s selfish of those to store too much toilet paper than they need.
C.Panic buying is quite understandable.
D.It’s better for us to stay calm and reasonable so as not to follow the toilet paper trend.
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Some of the exercises appear to be ___ ones that you have done, but after taking ___ second look, you will find that they are different.
A. /; the B. the; the C. the; / D. the; a
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Some researchers claim that people’s personalities can be classified by their blood types
If you have blood type O, you are a leader. When you see something you want , you strive to achieve your goal. You are passionate, loyal, and self-confident, and you are often a trendsetter(标新立异的人)。Your enthusiasm for projects and goals spreads to others who happily follow you. When you want something ,you may be ruthless(不留情面的)about getting it or blind to how your actions affect others .
Aother blood type A, is a social , “people” person . You like people and work well with them . Y ou are sensitive , patient , compassionate , and affectionate .You are a good peacekeeper because you want everyone to be happy .In a team situation , you resolve conflicts and keep things on a smooth course . Sometimes type As are stubborn and find it difficult to relax. They may also find it uncomfortable to do things alone.
People with type B blood are usually individualist who like to do things on their own . You may be creative and adaptable, and you usually say exactly what you mean . Also you can adapt to situations , you may choose to do so because of your strong independent streak. You may prefer working on your own to being part of a team .
The final blood is type AB . If you have AB blood , you are a natural entertainer. You draw people to you because of your charm and easy-going nature .ABs are usually calm and controlled , tactful(圆滑的) fair. On the downside ,though , they may take too long to make decisions. And they may procrastinate, putting off tasks until the last minute.
1.People with type O will do the following things except__________
A.manage businesses B.self-control
C.be considerate D.set the fasion
2.Which of the following is not the feature of type A?
A.Stubborn B.Sensitive C.reserved D.Patient
3.The best profession for a type AB is __________
A.athlete B.peacekeeper C.actor D.country leader
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Some of the exercises appear to be _____ones that you have done, but after taking ____second look, you will find that they are different.
A. /, the B. the, the C. the, a D. /, a
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It seems some people have something bad to say about Facebook, the social media website that now has attracted more than 300 million members. To them I have only this to say: Stop please!
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal blamed Facebook’s ability to ruin friendships, saying that it limits communication to typing and encourages people to spend far too much time with friends they have never met.
Having used Facebook since its first year, I find these arguments false. The simple truth is that the problems are only a symptom of Facebook abuse. Like many things, it is only as harmful to your life and relationships as you allow it to be. Consider arguments against watching too much TV and overeating.
Try using Facebook to find friends who may have long ago changed their e-mail addresses and phone numbers, to find out what your old college friends are up to, to congratulate your friends on their latest birthdays, to share pictures and articles you find interesting, and to join in the discussion about them with your friends.
Sure, I had days when I wasted a little more time on Facebook than I should, but I’m not going to blame Facebook for my own laziness. If Facebook wasn’t there, I would have found something else to waste time on. To my “friends”: if you don’t feel like broadcasting your life stories on your Facebook, don’t. If you tire of my personal updates, ignore them. If you don’t want to join in the popular online games, don’t. It is a fun tool at your fingers that can be used for both good and bad. If you don’t like using Facebook, don’t.
I am now a consultant at the Department of State. I use Facebook to keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues who live and work all over the world.
1.Why did the article in the Wall Street Journal blame Facebook?
A.Because it makes people spend too much time online.
B.Because it can make people lose their real-life friends.
C.Because it is as harmful to people’s lives as watching TV.
D.Because it encourages people to make friends with strangers.
2.What does the author suggest using Facebook to do?
A.To find out lost e-mail addresses and phone numbers.
B.To arrange appointments with our old college friends.
C.To collect interesting pictures and articles from our friends.
D.To keep in touch with friends who we haven’t called for long.
3.We can imply from the passage that by using Facebook we can ____.
A.read other’s personal updates
B.write our life stories online secretly
C.decide who can read our life stories
D.refuse to join in popular online games
4.The author writes the last paragraph to ____.
A.prove that Facebook can be well used
B.gain support from the Department of State
C.show that Facebook is used all around the world
D.introduce how she uses Facebook in her work as a consultant
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the blood type 1. the person was born with. People with blood type A, for example, 2. (consider) more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable 3. (finish) what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory 4. (start) in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and 5. (different) among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, 6. it was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Most Asians might believe 7. the blood-type theory, but for many it seems 8. (harm) and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss (摒弃) the belief as a modern-day superstition (迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong 9. (connect) between blood and personality. 10. (general), scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.
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can be done been done.
A.All; have B.All that; have C.All; has D.All that; has
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