Nowadays, more and more people have chances to travel, study, work or even live abroad. It is necessary for you to keep in mind these general
If you
Don’t leave
One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about being late for school. There were many people
One of the main reasons for telling a white lie is
1. What activity does the man want to attend?
A.Volunteer activity. |
B.Out-of-class activity. |
C.Community activity. |
A.They live an unhappy life. |
B.They lack care and attention. |
C.They are not confident. |
A.Singing and dancing with them weekly. |
B.Chatting with them regularly. |
C.Playing games with them happily. |
5 . Concerts should be a fun and enjoyable occasion for everyone attending them,including the musicians.No matter what type of concert one is attending,he is still expected to follow the rules concert etiquette(礼仪).
Classical music concerts are often events where concert etiquette is considered to be very important.One should generally arrive a few minutes before the show starts,so he can be in his seat at the beginning of the first musical performance.If he arrives late,it may be considered rude to walk in and take his seat in the middle of a musical performance.
Rock and heavy metal concert etiquette is very relaxed.
A.This will usually be announced before the concert begins. |
B.Instead,he should wait for one song to end before taking his seat. |
C.Rock concert goers,on the other hand,can usually get a little louder. |
D.People are not usually discouraged from talking at these types of concerts. |
E.In large groups of people like this,it is not unusual to touch others at times. |
F.Concert etiquette for other types of concerts is usually a little more relaxed. |
G.And the concert etiquette can be different,depending on what type of concert it is. |
6 . When I was a teenager I was in a group of students who took a trip to Pittsburgh. Being a country boy, I found it
At some point,
No drug in the world can ever
A.disappointing | B.exciting | C.confusing | D.frightening |
A.once | B.forever | C.still | D.alone |
A.beautiful | B.expensive | C.bright | D.common |
A.snow | B.rain | C.cold | D.sun |
A.again | B.besides | C.therefore | D.however |
A.good | B.safe | C.wide | D.healthy |
A.book | B.grocery | C.jewellery | D.clothing |
A.purses | B.boxes | C.bags | D.baskets |
A.shaky | B.steady | C.short | D.light |
A.found | B.pushed | C.felt | D.made |
A.laughed | B.smiled | C.stared | D.glanced |
A.pulled off | B.pulled away | C.pulled up | D.pulled on |
A.other | B.first | C.only | D.last |
A.thanks | B.goodbye | C.greetings | D.concerns |
A.darker | B.heavier | C.warmer | D.faster |
A.overlooking | B.turning | C.passing | D.entering |
A.curiosity | B.courage | C.fun | D.high |
A.already | B.always | C.never | D.almost |
A.stop | B.remove | C.match | D.speed |
A.honest | B.kind | C.brave | D.generous |
1. What will the man most probably do locally?
A.Have a sightseeing tour. | B.Attend a conference. | C.Have a business talk. |
A.From the 17th to 20th. |
B.A double room with a private bathroom. |
C.Check-in around 7:30 a.m. Friday. |
8 . Wheeling her red chair and scissors around the city, Katie gives out—of—luck strangers the gift of visibility.
Last summer, Katie saw a man sitting with a
The man, named Edward, was in his 60s. “
“It’s more than a haircut. I want it to
Katie wanted to help people
It all began with a belief in simple acts of
A.mask | B.chair | C.sign | D.minor |
A.perfect | B.regular | C.special | D.free |
A.Naturally | B.Luckily | C.Actually | D.Eventually |
A.exploring | B.hoping | C.begging | D.moving |
A.good | B.brave | C.healthy | D.satisfied |
A.prove | B.show | C.appreciate | D.combine |
A.establish | B.complete | C.change | D.reflect |
A.suffered from | B.got through | C.put up with | D.adapted to |
A.charged | B.applied | C.sought | D.arranged |
A.worthwhile | B.serious | C.alone | D.innocent |
A.feel | B.follow | C.accomplish | D.select |
A.struggle | B.escape | C.relief | D.performance |
A.extremely | B.apparently | C.merely | D.hardly |
A.joy | B.honesty | C.pride | D.kindness |
A.occurs | B.continues | C.remains | D.matters |
9 . We are surrounded by people trying to make the world a better place. Peace activists bring enemies together so they can get to know one another and feel each other’s pain. School leaders try to attract a diverse set of students so each can understand what it’s like to walk in the others’ shoes.
It is true that people who are empathetic (共情的) are more sensitive to the perspectives and sufferings of others. They are more likely to make sympathetic moral judgments. The problem comes when we try to turn feeling into action. Empathy makes you more aware of other people’s sufferings, but it’s not clear whether it actually motivates you to take moral action or prevents you from taking immoral action. For example, in the early days of the Holocaust, Nazi prison guards sometimes wept as they killed Jewish women and children, but they still did it.
Empathy directs you toward moral action, but it doesn’t seem to help much when that action comes at a personal cost. You may feel painful for the homeless guy on the other side of the street, but the chances are that you are not going to cross the street to give him a dollar. Studies investigating the link between empathy and moral action suggest that empathy is not a major player when it comes to moral motivation. Its contribution is slight in children, modest in adults, and nonexistent when costs are significant.
Nobody is against empathy. However, it’s not enough. These days empathy has become a shortcut. It has become a way to experience delicious moral emotions without confronting the weaknesses in our nature that prevent us from actually acting upon them. It has become a way to experience the illusion (幻觉) of moral progress without having to do the nasty work of making moral judgments. Teaching empathy is a safe way for schools and other institutions to seem blameless without risking dispute or hurting anybody’s feelings.
People who actually perform pro-social action don’t only feel for those who are suffering, they feel it necessary to act by a sense of duty. Empathy is less important. If you want to make the world a better place, help people debate, understand, reform, revere and enact their moral principles. Accept that principles conflict.
1. Why does the author mention the Holocaust in paragraph 2?A.To show that empathy is limited in preventing people from wrongdoings. |
B.To prove that empathic people are more likely to make compassionate moral judgments. |
C.To explain that empathy is helpful for moral teaching. |
D.To criticize the immoral actions of Nazis. |
A.Reach out to them. | B.Ignore them. |
C.Feel sorry for them. | D.Raise money for them. |
A.People are enthusiastic about empathy. |
B.Teaching empathy is a quicker way to achieve moral education. |
C.Empathy alone is not sufficient. |
D.People are unwilling to take actual actions. |
A.Try to understand what it’s like to walk in the others’ shoes. |
B.Be more sensitive to the perspectives and sufferings of others. |
C.Stop teaching empathy since it is only a sideshow in moral education. |
D.Take on the duty to act and make real moral progress. |
10 . Emoji(表情符号) and Workplace Communication
In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play.
Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear.
In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge.
There is also the matter of tone(语气). Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day?
A.Message with emojis feel more conversational |
B.Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly |
C.Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange |
D.The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally |
E.Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly |
F.Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace |
G.An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform |