The classroom is big enough _________, but we...

The classroom is big enough _________, but we’ll have to move if we have more students.

A. for the moment　 B. on the moment

C. in a moment　 　　 D. for a moment

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We Chinese are not big huggers. A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one another. So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug, some of us feel awkward.

Many questions go through our head. Where should I put my arms? Under their armpits (胳肢窝) or around their neck? What distance should I maintain? Should our chests touch?

It’s even more difficult with friends from some European countries. Should I kiss them on the cheek while hugging? Which side? Or is it both cheeks? Which side should I start on?

But it isn’t just people from cultures that emphasize a reservedness in expressing physical intimacy(亲密) who find hugging confusing. Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space.

In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that although the US remains a “medium touch” culture — “more physically demonstrative(公开表露感情的) than Japan, where a bow is the all-purpose hello and goodbye, but less demonstrative than Latin or Eastern European cultures, where hugs are strong and can include a kiss on both cheeks”, Americans do seem to be hugging more.

From politicians to celebrities, hugs are given willy-nilly (不管愿意不愿意的）to friends, strangers and enemies alike; and the public has been quick to pick up the practice. US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England, on the latter occasion actually breaking the rule of royal manners.

But not all are grateful to be hugged, even by the most influential and famous. To them, any hug is offensive if it’s not sincere.

Amanda Hess, writing for US magazine Slate, says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meet. For them, a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship, compassion or affection. It’s all part of a show. Hugs are falsely close power plays used by public figures to establish their social dominance (统治力）over those in their grasp.

Cecilia Walden, a British journalist writing for The Telegraph who lives in New York, holds the same opinion. “Power-hugging”, as she calls it, is “an offender dressed up as kindness”. It has become a fashion in the US where “bosses are already embracing their staff (either shortly before or after firing them), men and women ,their friends or enemies, in a thousand cheating displays of unity”.

1.From the first four paragraphs, we can see that ___________.

A. we Chinese people don’t know how to hug

B. people from European countries often get puzzled about hugging

C. people in Western countries seldom use hugs to express their physical closeness

D. hugs can bring pressure to people when used improperly

2.The example of US first lady Michelle Obama is given to show that __________.

A. Americans hold a “medium touch” culture

B. public figures know hugging functions well in public

C. she is much liked by American people

D. hugs are forbidden in England

3.“Power-hugging” in the last paragraph actually means that _________.

A. hugs are only used sincerely by some people with power

B. hugging is powerful to bosses in US

C. public figures sometimes use hugging just for a show of power

D. public figures can hug anyone in their grasp freely

4.What can be the best title of this passage?

A. Hugs, vital or not?

B. Hugs, tricky affair?

C. Hugs and public figures

D. Hugs and power

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When we think someone is smart，we say they have a big brain．But are there any facts to prove that statement？

Yes ！ In a new study done by Michael McDaniel ， a psychologist at Virginia Commonwealth University，bigger does mean smarter．"For all ages and sex groups，"he says，"it is now very clear that intelligence has something to do with brain volume（容量）．"

McDaniel reached his conclusion after measuring the size and volume of 26 brains with the help of some instruments．He then used standard IQ tests to measure the intelligence of the owners of these brains． But do IQ tests really reveal intelligence？McDaniel believes that they do，and here are other studies to backup that point of view．One study last year found that IQ is related to the amount and distribution（分布） of gray matter in the brain．The study showed that the amount of gray matter in certain places was strongly related to high IQ．The distribution of gray matter in the brain，which is different for different people，could explain why one person with a high IQ is good at math but poor at spelling，while someone else with the same IQ has just the opposite ability．

Yet another recent study found that women have more gray matter（compared with white matter） than men！However，the study also showed that in the areas of the brain specifically（特别地） related to intelligence，men had much more gray matter，which is needed for some tasks，such as doing a math problem．Women ，on the other hand ，had more white matter ，which is necessary for collecting information．And the point is that intelligence can be influenced in different ways．

"On average，"McDaniel says，"smarter people learn more quickly，make fewer mistakes，and are more productive．"He believes in the use of IQ tests to examine those who want to find a job．So，be well，do good work，and…exercise that brain!

1.What does Michael McDaniel's new study prove？ ______

A. Women have more white matter than men．

B. The bigger the brain is，the cleverer the person is．

C. IQ has nothing to do with the amount of gray matter．

D. The brain is filled with large amounts of gray matter．

2.The underlined phrase "back up" in Paragraph 4means ______ ．

A. express　　 B. share

C. change　　 D. support

3.What can we learn from the text？ ______

A. Men are smarter than women．

B. Age has an influence on one's intelligence．

C. McDaniel suggests people do more IQ tests．

D. People with the same IQ may have different abilities

4.The author thinks Michael McDaniel's study is ______ ．

A. crazy　　 B. difficult

C. correct　　 D. subjective （主观的）

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The dictionary is what I want, but I don’t have enough money ________me.

A. by   B. for  C. in   D. with

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----What a mess! You need to clean the classroom ________ after school!

----But the final exam is approaching!

A. constantly　　　　　 B. mildly　　　　　　

C. thoroughly　　　 D. previously

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Much as he liked the book,____he didn’t have enough money to buy it．

A．but              B．and              C．therefore         D．/

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“Small enough to fit in your hands but too dangerous to hold” is a good description of the hedgehog. Though small, it is able to protect itself from attack or harm. Thousands of stiff, sharp spines cover the animal’s back and sides. Even though spines provide the hedgehog with effective protection, the animal’s most striking characteristic is its practice of curling up into a tight ball, with its spines sticking out in all directions. The hedgehog curls up if disturbed or frightened—only the strongest animals can open it. It also sleeps in this position, so it is rarely caught unprotected.

Hedgehogs can live in a wide range of climates and lands in East Africa. They must have dry shelters on well-drained soil and a good supply of insects. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya in East Africa, meets these habitat conditions, where hedgehogs are reported to be abundant. A hedgehog uses a small home range with an approximate 120-yard radius (半径范围) from its nest. The hedgehog makes loud noises if its range is invaded by another animal.

The hedgehog wakes up at dusk and begins its activities alone. It uses regular pathways, walking along on its short legs searching for food. A hedgehog will eat about one-third of its body weight in one night. Its favorite foods are insects, earthworms and snails, making it a welcome guest in many gardens—it is even kept as a pet. It is also known to eat eggs, small mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, and roots. Although not completely immune to poison, hedgehogs have enough resistance to allow them to eat poisonous snakes.

1.While facing danger, the hedgehog ________.

A.stands straight up B.makes loud noises

C.goes back to its nest D.uses its spines for protection

2.The second paragraph is mainly about hedgehog’s ________.

A.appearance B.habitat C.diet D.hunting skills

3.According to paragraph 3, the hedgehog is ________.

A.active at night B.afraid of snakes

C.keeping away from gardens D.totally immune to poisons

4.It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A.there is a lot of rain in Nairobi

B.hedgehogs are cooperative animals

C.hedgehogs always stay on guard against danger

D.there is an increasing trend towards keeping pet hedgehogs

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James’s grandpa is 82 years old but he is still fit enough to cycle 20 kilos. The following is his experience of smoking as well as his advice to James.

“Believe me how easy it is to begin smoking and how ① t________ it is to stop, because you can become ②_________ in three different ways. First ③___________, which means after a while , your body becomes accustomed to having nicotine. Second , you can become dependent on it through ④_______. As we know if we do the same thing over and over again, you begin to do it ⑤_________. Lastly , ⑥_________, you will feel happier and more relaxed after having a cigarette.

“When I was young, I didn’t know much about the harmful ⑦_________ of smoking. I don’t know it could do damage to our lung and heart . Nor did I know the baby may be ⑧ a_________ in some way. But I did know I smelt ⑨________ and become breathless quickly. I didn’t realize I had to ⑩_________ smoking until I was taken off the school football team. “

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What is the way George thought of ______ enough money to buy the house?

A. to get　 　　　 B. getting

C. having got　　 D. being got

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is not enough to have ____ for the disabled. We should learn to respect them and help them understand their valuable roles in society.

A．sympathy                             B．satisfaction

C．dignity                                D．companion

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