1 . Castel dell’ Ovo is one of Naples’ most famous monuments. It offers sweeping views over the city and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
The Basics
The site on which Castel dell’ Ovo now stands has a long history, beginning as a settlement for Greek colonists(殖民地定居者). The current castle was built in the 15th century, and today, the 19th-century fishing village of Borgo Marinari, known for its excellent seafood restaurants and marina(游艇停靠区), sits at the base of the castle.
The Egg Castle
The origin of the castle’s name comes from a story about the Roman poet Virgil, who is said to have placed a magical egg in the foundations beneath where the castle now stands. As long as the egg stays well, Castel dell’ Ovo will remain standing.
Things to Know Before you Go
·Castel dell’ Ovo is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts.
·Admission to the castle and the museum is free.
·The inner halls of the castle are open to the public only during special events and exhibitions; the ramparts (城墙) and towers are always open.
·There is a lift from the ground floor to the ramparts, making the castle accessible to wheelchairs.
How to Get There
Castel dell’ Ovo is located in the Bay of Naples just off the coastal road. Bus 151 from the train station and 140 from the port stop at Castel dell’ Ovo.
When to Get there
The castle is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 7 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Prehistoric Museum is open only on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm. As Naples is one of Italy’s most visited cities, its sights can be very crowded in the high-season summer months. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and to take advantage of the best light for taking photos from the castle’s towers.
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1. Whose settlement did the site of Castel dell’ Ovo belong to ?| A．British colonists’. |
| B．French colonists’. |
| C．Greek colonists’. |
| D．German colonists’. |
| A．It lies next to Mount Vesuvius. |
| B．It’s also named the Egg castle. |
| C．It was originally built in the 19th century. |
| D．It’s well-known for its seafood and marina. |
| A．History lovers. |
| B．Sports lovers. |
| C．Literature lovers. |
| D．Astronomy lovers. |
| A．The tickets have to be booked in advance. |
| B．Those with leg problems can not tour the ramparts. |
| C．It’s easily accessible by bus from the train station. |
| D．The towers can be visited only during special events. |
| A．On Sundays from 8:30 to 13:30. |
| B．On holidays from9:00 to 13:30. |
| C．On weekdays from 8:30 to 19:00. |
| D．On weekends from 10:00 to 13:00. |
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2 . The world we live in is becoming increasingly complex and uncertain. And with it, the conventional thinking of yesterday is no longer sufficient. Creating real breakthrough opportunities requires a fundamental change in our thinking. As Einstein said, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
There's no better example of this than the myth of the four-minute mile.
For centuries, runners had been attempting to run a mile in under four minutes. In the 1950s, the attempt to break the barrier took on renewed importance, and a number of famous runners publicly and unsuccessfully attempted the challenge. Many of the newspapers of the day began to question whether humans would ever be able to run a sub-four-minute mile. Then, in 1954, a man named Roger Bannister did the unthinkable. He broke through the imaginary barrier, running the mile in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds. It was an amazing achievement.
But here's what's really interesting: it was only forty-six days later that another runner broke Bannister's record. And the following year, two new runners broke the four-minute mark in the same race. Dozens followed, and as of this writing, more than 1,400 runners have accomplished the goal, including one runner who ran two miles in less than eight minutes.
Did something change with respect to human body, track conditions, weather patterns, running shoes, or the human diet between the start of Bannister's race and the few years that followed? No. So what explains the sudden and dramatic explosion of athletic achievement?
The myth's unimaginable power over runners had lifted. What Bunnister had done was not just break the four — minute — mile barrier; he shattered(粉碎)the myth that created the barrier in the first place. This paradigm (榜样)had offered a set of actions available for runners to take. Runners were really free to run through the invented boundary.
Creating breakthroughs requires shattering the myths that limit our imagination and lock us into conventional thinking. Think about your own situation. What myths are you stuck in? And what would be possible if you had the courage to challenge the myths?
1. What is needed to create breakthroughs?| A．Conventional thinking. | B．Changes in our thinking. |
| C．Complex situation. | D．Einstein's encouragement. |
| A．The belief that it was unachievable. |
| B．Lack of professional training. |
| C．The poor track conditions. |
| D．Lack of sufficient diet. |
| A．list a new record in the race | B．prove newspapers are wrong |
| C．show barrier can be broken | D．call on us to learn from him |
| A．The power of the myth. |
| B．The achievements of Bannister. |
| C．The importance of running freely. |
| D．The significance of breaking barriers. |
| A．Creating Breakthroughs | B．Accepting the Myths |
| C．Locking Your Imagination | D．Becoming the Best Athlete |
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3 . 阅读理解。
Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.
My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat.
I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” student(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.
When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”
I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).
But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don’t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.
My son ,with other motorheads,fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from ajunkyard, and ability from vo-tech classes. The lost was $25 instead of $80.
Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.
These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.
I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.
My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.
1. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?
2. What can we learn about the author’s children?
3. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that_______.
4. In the author’s eyes, motorheads are _______.
5. What did the author realize in the end?
Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.
My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat.
I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” student(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.
When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”
I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).
But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don’t have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.
My son ,with other motorheads,fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from ajunkyard, and ability from vo-tech classes. The lost was $25 instead of $80.
Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.
These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.
I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.
My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.
1. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?
| A．To avoid becoming his clone. |
| B．To resemble him in appearance. |
| C．To develop in a different direction. |
| D．To reach the author’s unachieved goals. |
| A．His daughter does better in school. |
| B．His daughter has got a master’s degree. |
| C．His son tried hard to finish homework. |
| D．His son couldn’t write his book reports. |
| A．His son had the ability to fix it. |
| B．it would save him much time. |
| C．it wouldn’t cause him any more loss |
| D．other motorheads would come to help. |
| A．tidy and hardworking | B．cheerful and smart |
| C．lazy but bright | D．relaxed but rude |
| A．It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path. |
| B．It is important for one to make the honor roll. |
| C．Architects play a more important role than builders. |
| D．Motorheads have greater ability than office workers. |
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4 . 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16－35各题所给的A. B. C. D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to ___1___. Now she was Portia, a strong–willed ___2___ in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. The theater was filled with people. She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing ___3___ from her.
___4___, Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition (选拔试演). She ___5___ being in front of other people. She was very ___6___ at school. She had never thought she was good enough at anything to ___7___ much attention. She stayed mostly to herself, making ___8___ friends. She had excellent grades, ___9___ she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition, Robertsa’s mother had heard about it and ___10___ her to join in.
“I can’t think of anyone else better suited to ___11___ the part. Remember all the plays you used to act our for us?”
Her mother wouldn’t let the ___12___ drop. “You’re just a little scared (害怕). Everyone gets scared. You know you ___13___ do it. The trick is to look past the ___14___ to find the love of what you’re doing.”
So Roberta had made an appointment (预约) with the head of the Drama Club. She had read the play and found herself excited by the ___15___ of speaking such rich words. In secret she practiced Portia’s part, ___16___ the lines by repeating them over and over. It wasn’t hard; she ___17___ every minute of it. Every time she spoke the words, she had a new ___18___ of the lines, as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition, she ___19___ two of Portia’s famous speeches for the auditors. When she had finished, the head of the Drama Club announced the ___20___ was hers.1.
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Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to ___1___. Now she was Portia, a strong–willed ___2___ in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. The theater was filled with people. She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing ___3___ from her.
___4___, Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition (选拔试演). She ___5___ being in front of other people. She was very ___6___ at school. She had never thought she was good enough at anything to ___7___ much attention. She stayed mostly to herself, making ___8___ friends. She had excellent grades, ___9___ she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition, Robertsa’s mother had heard about it and ___10___ her to join in.
“I can’t think of anyone else better suited to ___11___ the part. Remember all the plays you used to act our for us?”
Her mother wouldn’t let the ___12___ drop. “You’re just a little scared (害怕). Everyone gets scared. You know you ___13___ do it. The trick is to look past the ___14___ to find the love of what you’re doing.”
So Roberta had made an appointment (预约) with the head of the Drama Club. She had read the play and found herself excited by the ___15___ of speaking such rich words. In secret she practiced Portia’s part, ___16___ the lines by repeating them over and over. It wasn’t hard; she ___17___ every minute of it. Every time she spoke the words, she had a new ___18___ of the lines, as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition, she ___19___ two of Portia’s famous speeches for the auditors. When she had finished, the head of the Drama Club announced the ___20___ was hers.1.
| A．sing | B．dance | C．speak | D．report |
| A．member | B．actress | C．player | D．character |
| A．weakly | B．rapidly | C．smoothly | D．slowly |
| A．At first | B．In fact | C．After all | D．In all |
| A．hated | B．enjoyed | C．appreciated | D．regretted |
| A．honest | B．shy | C．polite | D．patient |
| A．avoid | B．focus | C．pay | D．attract |
| A．few | B．a few | C．several | D．many |
| A．or | B．so | C．for | D．but |
| A．forced | B．requested | C．encouraged | D．reminded |
| A．accept | B．play | C．offer | D．learn |
| A．role | B．matter | C．interest | D．grade |
| A．can | B．must | C．may | D．should |
| A．anger | B．pain | C．sadness | D．fear |
| A．purpose | B．way | C．idea | D．importance |
| A．memorizing | B．organizing | C．checking | D．improving |
| A．disliked | B．loved | C．expected | D．bore |
| A．consideration | B．description | C．selection | D．understanding |
| A．practiced | B．planned | C．performed | D．delivered |
| A．part | B．play | C．speech | D．position |
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5 . My 4-year-old son now enjoys posting letters. He has formed the
On Tuesday of last week, I was walking down to school to collect my son when I
I have decided that my son should
It’s doing the little, simple things that can often make a big
| A．habit | B．attitude | C．style | D．form |
| A．hiding | B．writing | C．drawing | D．putting |
| A．handing | B．holding | C．posting | D．writing |
| A．opened | B．set | C．chose | D．saw |
| A．kind | B．surprised | C．careful | D．honest |
| A．meant | B．asked | C．hated | D．refused |
| A．actually | B．suddenly | C．hardly | D．partly |
| A．intelligence | B．strength | C．money | D．time |
| A．met | B．visited | C．dated | D．called |
| A．crying | B．lying | C．laughing | D．standing |
| A．humorous | B．embarrassed | C．confused | D．amused |
| A．copied | B．bought | C．kept | D．examined |
| A．receiving | B．writing | C．painting | D．exchanging |
| A．report | B．expression | C．talk | D．discussion |
| A．unless | B．but | C．so | D．although |
| A．charge | B．offer | C．act | D．help |
| A．worth | B．happiness | C．value | D．future |
| A．add | B．stop | C．continue | D．form |
| A．certainly | B．unfortunately | C．accidentally | D．confidently |
| A．point | B．difference | C．behaviour | D．living |
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6 . Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It’s an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago. W. Va. and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.
Robotic technology, in particular, holds much promise, McAteer says, especially when it comes to mapping mines and rescuing trapped miners — the special operations of the mining industry.
One of the first mining robots was developed five years ago at Canegie-Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunnels and map abandoned mines – some of the most dangerous work in the business
The latest design is called Cave Crawler. It’s a bit smaller than Grondhog, and even more advanced. It can take photos and video and has more sensors that can discover the presence of dangerous gases. The robot has a real sense of logic, which is hard to believe. If it comes across a thing in the way it gets confused. It has to think through the process and where to go next, and sometimes it throws a bit just like a real person.
The greatest problem, though, is cost. The money of the earliest research project was provided by the government, but that money has dried up, and it’s not clear where future money will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances in safely, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990,fatalities (致命性) have declined by 67 percent and injuries by 51 percent, according to the National Mining Association.
Some experts predict that robots in the mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automotive industry. The robot do the most boring and dangerous jobs, but don’t eliminate the need for human workers.
1. The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog mainly because_____.
2. The underlined phrase “throws a bit” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.
3. We can infer from the last paragraph that _____.
4. We can learn from the text that _____.
5. What can be the best title for the text?
Robotic technology, in particular, holds much promise, McAteer says, especially when it comes to mapping mines and rescuing trapped miners — the special operations of the mining industry.
One of the first mining robots was developed five years ago at Canegie-Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunnels and map abandoned mines – some of the most dangerous work in the business
The latest design is called Cave Crawler. It’s a bit smaller than Grondhog, and even more advanced. It can take photos and video and has more sensors that can discover the presence of dangerous gases. The robot has a real sense of logic, which is hard to believe. If it comes across a thing in the way it gets confused. It has to think through the process and where to go next, and sometimes it throws a bit just like a real person.
The greatest problem, though, is cost. The money of the earliest research project was provided by the government, but that money has dried up, and it’s not clear where future money will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances in safely, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990,fatalities (致命性) have declined by 67 percent and injuries by 51 percent, according to the National Mining Association.
Some experts predict that robots in the mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automotive industry. The robot do the most boring and dangerous jobs, but don’t eliminate the need for human workers.
1. The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog mainly because_____.
| A．it’s a bit smaller |
| B．it can map abandoned mines |
| C．it can see in the dark tunnel |
| D．it has a real sense of logic |
| A．gets angry | B．gets sick |
| C．becomes hungry | D．becomes cheerful |
| A．robots in mines will serve much in the automotive industry |
| B．there will be no need for human workers in mines |
| C．the mine robots will have a very bright future |
| D．robots in mines only do some simple jobs now |
| A．a mining robots can help miners have an operation |
| B．Groundhog can discover the presence of dangerous gases |
| C．experts are trying to make robots help miners with dangerous work |
| D．robots have helped improve the safety of mining |
| A．Mining Accidents in America |
| B．Robots in Mines |
| C．Cave Crawler, the Latest Robot |
| D．The Future of Robots |
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7 . The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up and knocked into the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. “How embarrassing! I am getting so clumsy in my old age.”
Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank who sat quietly listening to the others. Someone said, “Come on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment.”
Frank laughed and began to tell us of his childhood. “I grew up in San Pedro. My Dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough to feed the family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his Mom and Dad and the other kids that were still at home.”
He looked at us and said, “I wish you could have met my Dad. He was a big man, and he was strong from pulling the nets and fighting the seas for his catch. When you got close to him, he smelled like the ocean. He would wear his old canvas, foul-weather coat and his bibbed overalls. His rain hat would be pulled down over his brow. No matter how much my mother washed them, they would still smell of the sea and of fish.”
Frank’s voice dropped a bit. “When the weather was bad he would drive me to school. He had this old truck that he used in his fishing business. That truck was older than he was. It would wheeze and rattle down the road. You could hear it coming for blocks. As he would drive toward the school, I would shrink (畏缩) down into the seat hoping to disappear. Half the time, he would slam to a stop and the old truck would belch (喷出) a cloud of smoke. He would pull right up in front, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around and watching. Then he would lean over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here, I was twelve years old, and my Dad would lean over and kiss me goodbye!”
He paused and then went on, “I remember the day I decided I was too old for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, he had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, “No, Dad.” It was the first time I had ever talked to him that way, and he had this surprised look on his face. I said, “Dad, I’m too old for a goodbye kiss. I’m too old for any kind of kiss.” My Dad looked at me for the longest time, and his eyes started to tear up. Then he turned and looked out the windshield. “ You’re right,” he said. “ You are a big boy....a man. I won’t kiss you anymore.”
Frank got a funny look on his face, and the tears began to well up in his eyes, as he spoke. “It wasn’t long after that when my Dad went to sea and never came back. It was a day when most of the fleet (船队) stayed in, but not Dad. He had a big family to feed. They found his boat adrift with its nets half in and half out. He must have gotten into a strong wind and was trying to save the nets and the floats.”
I looked at Frank and saw that tears were running down his cheeks. Frank spoke again. “Guys, you don’t know what I would give to have my Dad give me just one more kiss on the cheek…to feel his rough old face… to smell the ocean on him… to feel his arm around my neck. I wish I had been a man then. If I had been a man, I would never have told my Dad I was too old for a goodbye kiss.”
1. When his father drove him to the school, Frank would shrink down into the seat hoping to disappear because ________.
2. In Frank’s eyes, when his father said “You are a big boy… a man.”, he probably felt ________.
3. According to the story we can conclude that Frank’s father ________.
4. By saying the sentence “I wish I had been a man then…”, Frank meant ________.
5. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?
Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank who sat quietly listening to the others. Someone said, “Come on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment.”
Frank laughed and began to tell us of his childhood. “I grew up in San Pedro. My Dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough to feed the family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his Mom and Dad and the other kids that were still at home.”
He looked at us and said, “I wish you could have met my Dad. He was a big man, and he was strong from pulling the nets and fighting the seas for his catch. When you got close to him, he smelled like the ocean. He would wear his old canvas, foul-weather coat and his bibbed overalls. His rain hat would be pulled down over his brow. No matter how much my mother washed them, they would still smell of the sea and of fish.”
Frank’s voice dropped a bit. “When the weather was bad he would drive me to school. He had this old truck that he used in his fishing business. That truck was older than he was. It would wheeze and rattle down the road. You could hear it coming for blocks. As he would drive toward the school, I would shrink (畏缩) down into the seat hoping to disappear. Half the time, he would slam to a stop and the old truck would belch (喷出) a cloud of smoke. He would pull right up in front, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around and watching. Then he would lean over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here, I was twelve years old, and my Dad would lean over and kiss me goodbye!”
He paused and then went on, “I remember the day I decided I was too old for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, he had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, “No, Dad.” It was the first time I had ever talked to him that way, and he had this surprised look on his face. I said, “Dad, I’m too old for a goodbye kiss. I’m too old for any kind of kiss.” My Dad looked at me for the longest time, and his eyes started to tear up. Then he turned and looked out the windshield. “ You’re right,” he said. “ You are a big boy....a man. I won’t kiss you anymore.”
Frank got a funny look on his face, and the tears began to well up in his eyes, as he spoke. “It wasn’t long after that when my Dad went to sea and never came back. It was a day when most of the fleet (船队) stayed in, but not Dad. He had a big family to feed. They found his boat adrift with its nets half in and half out. He must have gotten into a strong wind and was trying to save the nets and the floats.”
I looked at Frank and saw that tears were running down his cheeks. Frank spoke again. “Guys, you don’t know what I would give to have my Dad give me just one more kiss on the cheek…to feel his rough old face… to smell the ocean on him… to feel his arm around my neck. I wish I had been a man then. If I had been a man, I would never have told my Dad I was too old for a goodbye kiss.”
1. When his father drove him to the school, Frank would shrink down into the seat hoping to disappear because ________.
| A．he was ashamed of his father’s old truck |
| B．he thought he was old enough to go to school alone |
| C．he didn’t want his schoolmates to see his father |
| D．he hated the way his schoolmates stared at his father |
| A．disappointed | B．hurt | C．excited | D．proud |
| A．was quite confident in his skills in fishing |
| B．loved his children but hardly expressed it |
| C．seldom gave up faced with challenges |
| D．was full of devotion to his family |
| A．he was fed up with his father kissing him goodbye |
| B．he deeply regretted what he had done to his father |
| C．he was then too young to refuse a goodbye kiss |
| D．he hoped that his father would forgive him |
| A．The Smell of the Ocean |
| B．We All Need Love |
| C．A Goodbye Kiss |
| D．Father’s Embarrassment |
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8 . Sometimes having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, drink, wear strange hairdos and even fight. Basically, they are often taking risks.
Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make_____ decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what explains their risky behavior?
According to Laurence Steinberg, a professor at Temple University, US, the reason is that teens care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them – that’s the effect of “peer influence”, reported Science Daily.
As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates and also become more sensitive to their feedback (反馈). This sensitivity drives teenagers to concentrate on the short-term benefits of making risky choices and overlook the costs.
In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they tended to drive more safely.
Why does pressure from peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior?
As Steinberg sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator”, the brain’s ability to notice the benefits of things, is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake”, the brain part related to controlling impulses (冲动) and long-term thinking, is still immature . When teens are under the pressure of being judged by their peers, they tend to push hard on the accelerator. Given how weak the brake is, it is likely that they are going to end up in a crash.
But the good news here, according to Steinberg, is that a violent teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled,” Steinberg told Live Science.
Also, people who haven’t committed a violent crime by age 19 are less likely to start doing it later, added Steinberg.
1. The underlined word “irrational” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning
to ______.
2. Why are teenagers likely to take risks according to the text?
3. How does Steinberg explain the influence of peer pressure on teens’ behavior?
4. According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to ______.
5. What can we conclude from the text?
Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make
According to Laurence Steinberg, a professor at Temple University, US, the reason is that teens care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them – that’s the effect of “peer influence”, reported Science Daily.
As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates and also become more sensitive to their feedback (反馈). This sensitivity drives teenagers to concentrate on the short-term benefits of making risky choices and overlook the costs.
In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they tended to drive more safely.
Why does pressure from peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior?
As Steinberg sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator”, the brain’s ability to notice the benefits of things, is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake”, the brain part related to controlling impulses (冲动) and long-term thinking, is still immature . When teens are under the pressure of being judged by their peers, they tend to push hard on the accelerator. Given how weak the brake is, it is likely that they are going to end up in a crash.
But the good news here, according to Steinberg, is that a violent teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled,” Steinberg told Live Science.
Also, people who haven’t committed a violent crime by age 19 are less likely to start doing it later, added Steinberg.
1. The underlined word “irrational” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning
to ______.
| A．crazy | B．quick | C．careful | D．independent |
| A．They are too young to tell right from wrong. |
| B．They are eager to challenge themselves. |
| C．They care a lot about what their peers think of them. |
| D．Their brains are more sensitive to thrilling events. |
| A．By performing an in-depth analysis. |
| B．By giving examples. |
| C．By using a metaphor (比喻). |
| D．By presenting research findings. |
| A．use more self-control |
| B．become more careful about what they do |
| C．perform better than when they are alone |
| D．focus more on short-term benefits |
| A．Those who love taking risks are more likely to commit violent crimes. |
| B．The majority of teenagers become less violent when they grow up. |
| C．Violent teenagers often grow to be adults who cannot control themselves well. |
| D．People who are over 19 years old are less likely to commit a crime than Teenagers. |
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文章大意：这是一篇应用文。文章讲述了Work-Study Program (勤工俭学计划)，这是一个让学生在校园兼职的项目，文中介绍了其优势等内容。
9 . Work-Study Program
The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work part-time on campus. If you need more money to cover all of your education-related costs, you may be eligible for this program.
Advantages
*Work experience: Last year, more than 1,400 positions were available across all departments. The jobs vary from one department to the next, and in most cases, participants find a position in their chosen field.
*Money: During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part-time and earn $3,200—sometimes more—while you take courses! During the summer time, you work full-time and can earn around $6,000 over 18 weeks.
*Easy access: Applying for the program is easy. There is no need for face-to-face interview. All the forms you need are online; just fill in the forms and email us; we accept no letter or phone application!
Did you know?
At the University of Ottawa, it is not necessary to receive government assistance to qualify for our Work-Study Program. You simply need to demonstrate financial need.
You could have one of these great Work-Study jobs:
*Student ambassador
*Computing and network technician
*Marketing assistant
*Sports team manager
*Researcher/translator
*Writer
And more!
The Admission Section receives and evaluates applications to undergraduate programs, in addition to answering applicants’ questions.
Phone: 613-562-5315 Toll-free: 1-877-868-8292(#5313)
Financial Aid &Awards Service Section:
Phone: 613-562-5734 Toll-free phone: 1-877-868-8292
Regular Office Hours: Monday to Friday
September to May: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June to August: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1. What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
| A．Skilled. | B．Grateful. | C．Qualified. | D．Eager. |
| A．from April to September |
| B．from May to August |
| C．during the daytime |
| D．during most of the weekends |
| A．By letter. | B．By phone. |
| C．In person. | D．Via the Internet. |
| A．get some government assistance first |
| B．prove your financial need |
| C．perform well in your studies |
| D．have much working experience |
| A．phone 613-562-5315 |
| B．phone 613-562-5734 |
| C．call the Admission Section at any time |
| D．ask Awards Service Section about them |
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1—20各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I’ve always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed, but others had their own ways of showing care.
What I____ most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dining room as we ____ ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to ____ his family as cold. When we got into the ____ to go home, his father suddenly appeared. ____ , he began to wash his son’s windscreen(挡风玻璃). I could feel he is a caring man through the glass.
I learned another lesson about love a few years later. My father often_____ me early in the morning. “Buy Xerox. It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone. No pleasant ______ or enquiry about my life, just financial instructions. This manner of his ____ me and we often quarreled. But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his ____ morning calls. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock(股票), I ____ him.
When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends, I’ve often felt_____ For example, I always return phone calls ____ and regularly contact my friends. I expect the same from them. I had one friend who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to the ____ : She wasn’t a good friend! My anger ____ as the holidays approached. But then she came to the gathering I ____ and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month. I was ____ at her thoughtfulness, and regretful for how I’d considered her to be ____ Clearly I needed to change my expectations of friends.
Far too often, I ignored their____ expressions, eagerly expecting them to do thing in my ____ Over the years, however, I’ve learned to ____ other persons’ love signs.1.
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1—20各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I’ve always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed, but others had their own ways of showing care.
What I
I learned another lesson about love a few years later. My father often
When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends, I’ve often felt
Far too often, I ignored their
| A．remember | B．enjoy | C．value | D．admire |
| A．excitedly | B．nervously | C．silently | D．quickly |
| A．regard | B．treat | C．find | D．love |
| A．bus | B．train | C．car | D．plane |
| A．Punctually | B．Carefully | C．Proudly | D．Angrily |
| A．visited | B．interrupted | C．warned | D．telephoned |
| A．greeting | B．tone | C．apology | D．explanation |
| A．interested | B．angered | C．encouraged | D．surprised |
| A．long | B．short | C．warm | D．polite |
| A．praised | B．ignored | C．blamed | D．thanked |
| A．content | B．guilty | C．curious | D．disappointed |
| A．in order | B．in turn | C．without delay | D．without difficulty |
| A．feeling | B．suggestion | C．judgment | D．belief |
| A．disappeared | B．grew | C．helped | D．declined |
| A．missed | B．attended | C．hosted | D．invited |
| A．satisfied | B．upset | C．puzzled | D．shocked |
| A．uncaring | B．dishonest | C．stubborn | D．selfish |
| A．unique | B．common | C．pleasant | D．familiar |
| A．opinion | B．way | C．mind | D．life |
| A．send | B．read | C．give | D．show |
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