2006年12月23日大学英语四级A卷试题(3)
文章来源: 文章作者: 发布时间:2007-05-24 00:09 字体: [ ]  进入论坛
(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
Part II Reading Comprehension  (Skimming and Scanning)  (15 minutes)

  Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet1.

  Six Secrets of High-Energy People

  There's an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. “I just can't get started.” People say. But it's not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all use extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.

What you're seeking is not physical energy. It's emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue1, a kind of utter exhaustion2 of the spirit.

  And yet we all know people who are filled with joy, despite the unpleasant circumstances of their lives. Even as a child I observed people who were poor or disabled or ill, but who nonetheless faced life with optimism and vigor3. Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand barely had enough physical energy to drag herself out of be to write. But she was fueled by having a story she wanted to share. It was emotional energy that helped her succeed.

  Unlike physical energy, which is finite and diminishes with age, emotional energy is unlimited4 and has nothing to do with genes5 or upbringing. So how do you get it? You can't simply tell yourself to be positive. You must take action. Here are six practical strategies that work.

  1.Do something new.

  Very little that's new occurs in our lives. The impact of this sameness on our emotional energy is gradual, but huge: It's like a tire with a slow leak. You don't it at first, but eventually you'll get a flat. It's up to you to plug the leak——even though there are always a dozen reasons to stay stuck in your dull routines of life. That's where Maura, 36, a waitress, found herself a year ago.

  Fortunately, Maura had a lifeline——a group of women friends who meet regularly to discuss their lives. Their lively discussions spurred Maura to make small but nevertheless life altering changes. She joined a gym in the next town. She changed her look with a short haircut and new black T-shirts. Eventually, Maura gathered the courage to quit her job and start her own business.

  Here's a challenge: If it's something you wouldn't ordinarily do, do it. Try a dish you've never eaten. Listen to music you'd ordinarily tune6 out. You'll discover these small things add to your emotional energy.

  2.Reclaim7 life's meaning.

  So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along the line things went state.

  The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it. A case in point is Ivy8, 57, a pioneer in investment banking9. "I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something." she says. "But I feel lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life." Ivy's solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.

  3.Put yourself in the fun zone.

  Most of us grown-ups are seriously fun-deprived. High-energy people have the same day-to-day work as the rest of us, but they manage to find something enjoyable in every situation. A real estate broker10 I know keeps herself amused on the job by mentally redecorating the houses she shows to clients. "I love imagining what even the most run-down house could look like withy a little tender loving care," she says. "It's a challenge——and the least desirable properties are usually the most fun."

  We all define fun differently, of course, but I can guarantee this: If you put just a bit of it into your day, you energy will increase quickly.

  4.Bid farewell to guilt11 and regret.

  Everyone's past is filled with regrets that still cause pain. But from an emotional energy point of view, they are dead weights that keep us from us from moving forward. While they can't merely be willed away, I do recommend you remind yourself that whatever happened is in the past, and nothing can change that. Holding on to the memory only allows the damage to continue into the present.

  5.Make up your mind.

  Say you've been thinking about cutting your hair short. Will it look stylish12 – or too extreme?

  You endlessly think it over. Having the decision hanging over your head is a huge energy drain.

  Every time you can't decide, you burden yourself with alternatives. Quit thinking that you have to make the right decision; instead, make a choice and don't look back.

  6.Give to get.

  Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality; the more you give, the more you get back…… This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the latter. You have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.

  Start by asking everyone you meet, “How are you?” as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don't smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you're sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person—and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage13 (按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you'd do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.

  After all, if it's true that what goes around comes around, why not make sure that what's circulating around you is the good stuff?

  注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

  1.       The energy crisis in America discussed here mainly refers to a shortage of fossil fuels.

  2.       People these days tend to lack physical energy.

  3.       Laura Hillenbrand is an example cited to show how emotional energy can contribute to one's success in life.

  4.       The author believes emotional energy is inherited and genetically14 determined15.

  5.       Even small changes people make in their lives can help increase their emotional energy.

  6.       They filled her life with meaning by launching a program to help poor children.

  7.       The real-estate broker the author knows is talented in home redecoration.

  8.       People holding on to sad memories of the past will find it difficult to__________.

  9.       When it comes to decision-making. One should make a quick choice without_________.

  10.   Emotional energy is in a way different from physical energy in that the more you give, _____.

  Part III Listing Comprehension

  Section A

  Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decline which is the bet answer. Then marked the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

  11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?

  W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what's your budget?

  Q: What does the woman want the man to do?

  A)Plan his budget carefully

  B)Give her more information.

  C)Ask someone else for advice.

  D)Buy a gift for his girlfriend.#p#

  12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.

  W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.

  Q: What would the woman most probably do?

  A)She'll have some chocolate cake.

  B)She'll take a look at the menu.

  C)She'll go without dessert.

  D)She'll prepare the dinner.

  13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.

  M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English are the only languages I can speak.

  Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

  A)The man can speak a foreign language.

  B)The woman hopes to improve her English.

  C)The woman knows many different languages.

  D)The man wishes to visit many more countries.

  14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it's impossible for me to make it to the bar at ten.

  W: Then it seems that we'll have to meet an hour later at the library.

  Q: What will the man do first after class?

  A)Go to the library.

  B)Meet the woman.

  C)See Professor Smith.

  D)Have a drink in the bar.

  15. M: It's already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?

  W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I'll give it to her later.

  Q: What does the woman mean?

  A)She isn't sure when Professor Bloom will be back

  B)The man shouldn't be late for his class.

  C)The man can come back sometime later.

  D)She can pass on the message for the man.

  16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?

  W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.

  Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?

  A)He has a strange personality.

  B)He's got emotional problems.

  C)His illness is beyond cure.

  D)His behavior is hard to explain.

  17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?

  W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.

  Q: What does the woman imply?

  A)The tickets are more expensive than expected.

  B)The tickets are sold in advance at half price.

  C)It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.

  D)It's better to the tickets beforehand.

  18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.

  W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.

  Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?

  A)He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.

  B)He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.

  C)He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.

  D)He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just beared.

  W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I'm going to visit Quebec next summer. I'm invited to go to a friend's wedding.

  But while I'm there I'd also like to do some sightseeing.

  M: That's nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?

W: I mean the province. My friend's wedding is in Montreal. I'm going there first. I'll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?

  M: Well, Many people think so because it's the biggest city. But it's not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It's beautiful in summer.

  W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?

  M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you'll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you'd better practice your French before you go.

  W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I'll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What's it like?

  M: It's a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You'll love there.

  W: Fantastic. I can't wait to go.

  19. What's the woman's main purpose of visiting Quebec?

  A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River

  B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province

  C) To call on a friend in Quebec City

  D) To attend a wedding in Montreal

  20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?

  A) Study the map of Quebec Province

  B) Find more about Quebec Province

  C) Brush up on her French

  D) Learn more about the local customs

  21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?

  A) It's most beautiful in summer

  B) It has many historical buildings.

  C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.

  D) It's the only French-speaking city in Canada.

  Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just beared.

  M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?

  W: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I've been writing ever since?

  M: Why did you choose to be an author?

  W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing

  M: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?

  W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.

  M: where did the ideas for the “Harry17 Potter” books come from?

  I've no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I'll never find out. It would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.

  M: How did you come up with the names of your characters?

  I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I've got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs18 and people I met.

  M: Oh, you are really resourceful.

  22. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling's first book?

  A) It was about a little animal.

  B) It took her six years to write.

  C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.

  D) It was about a little girl and her pet.

  23. Why does Miss Rowling consider her so very lucky?

  A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.

  B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.

  C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.

  D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.

  24. What dictates19 Miss Rowling's writing?

  A) The characters.

  B) Her ideas.

  C) The readers.

  D) Her life experiences.

  25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the Harry Porter books?

  A) She doesn't really know where they originated

  B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.

  C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.

  D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.

Section B

  Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A) B) C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

  Reducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct impact on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late exhibit more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the amount of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports, yet they rated the students who had received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling all the material,learning new lessons and completing high-quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the effects of sleep deficiency in children. Just staying up late can cause increased academic difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy, well-functioning kids, said Garharn Forlone, the study's lead author. So the results provide professionals and parents with a clear message: when a child is having learning and attention problems, the issue of sleep has to be taken into consideration. “If we don't ask about sleep, and try to improve sleep patterns in kids' struggling academically, then we aren't doing our job”, Forlone said. For parents, he said, the message is simple, “getting kids to bed on time is as important as getting them to school on time”.

  26: What were teachers told to do in the experiment?

  A)Monitor students' sleep patterns.

  B)Help students concentrate in class.

  C)Record students' weekly performance.

  D)Ask students to complete a sleep report.#p#

  27: According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient20 sleep cause in students?

  A)Declining health.

  B)Lack of attention.

  C)Loss of motivation.

  D)Improper behavior.

  28: What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents?

  A)They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.

  B)They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.

  C)They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.

  D)They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.

  Passage Two

  Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

  Patricia Pania never wanted to be a public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and home-maker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously21 decided22 to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation23 took place. She stopped shaking and spoke16 with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, transmitting her message to over 40 million people. Her campaign increased public awareness24 of the problem, and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions25 on cell phone use.

  29: What was the significant change in Patricia Pania's life?

  A)She stopped being a homemaker.

  B)She became a famous educator.

  C)She became a public figure.

  D)She quit driving altogether.

  30.What had led to Pania's personal tragedy?

  A)A motorist's speeding.

  B)Her running a stop sign.

  C)Her lack of driving experience.

  D)A motorist's failure to concentrate.

  31: How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?

  A)Nervous and unsure of herself.

  B)Calm and confident of herself.

  C)Courageous and forceful.

  D)Distracted and reluctant.

  32: What could be expected as a result of Pania's efforts?

  A)More strict training of women drivers.

  B)Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.

  C)Improved traffic conditions in cities.

  D)New regulations to ensure children's safety.

Passage Three

  Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

  Many people catch a cold in the spring time or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon. Why can't they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There're actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockade in it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing26 the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel miserable27, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot bath and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There was one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer, because your body doesn't develop a way to fight it and kill it.

33: According to the passage, why haven't scientists found a cure for the common cold?

  A)They haven't devoted28 as much energy to medicine as to space travel.

  B)Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.

  C)It is not economical to find a cure for each for each type of cold.

  D)They believe people can recover without treatment.

  34: What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold?

  A)They reveal the seriousness of the problem.

  B)They indicate how fast the virus spreads.

  C)They tell us what kind of medicine to take.

  D)They show our body is fighting the virus.

  35: What do some scientists say about taking medicines for the common cold, according to the passage?

  A) It actually does more harm than good.

  B) It causes damage to some organs of our body

  C) It works better when combined with other remedies.

  D) It helps us to recover much sooner.

  Section C Compound dictation:

  You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very natural. All languages have two general levels of usage: a formal level and an informal level. English is no exception. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a particular level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, reference books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and essays that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends. Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member “Close the door, please”, but to a stranger, I probably would say “Would you mind closing the door?” Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal. Let's say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend, I might say “I am just crazy about soccer”, but if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer”.

  Part IV             Reading Comprehension (reading in depth )       ( 25 minutes)

  Section A

  Direction : In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

  The flood of women into the job market boosted economic growth and changed U.S. society in many ways. Many in-home jobs that used to be done__47___ by women——ranging from family shopping to preparing meals to doing __48___ work——still need to be done by someone .Husbands and children now do some of these jobs, a __49___ that has changed the target market for many products. Or a working woman may face a crushing “poverty of time ” and look for help elsewhere , creating opportunities for producers of frozen meals, child care centers, dry cleaners, financial services, and the like.

  Although there is still a big wage __50___ between men and women, the income working women ____51____ gives them new independence and buying power. For example, women now __52___ about half of all cars. Not long ago, many cars dealers29 ___53___ women shoppers by ignoring them or suggesting that they come back with their husbands. Now car companies have realized that women are ___54___ customers. It's interesting that some leading Japanese car dealers were the first to ___55____ pay attention to women customers. In Japan, fewer women have jobs or buy cars —— the Japanese society is still very much male—oriented. Perhaps it was the __56___ contrast with Japanese society that prompted American firms to pay more attention to women buyers.#p#

  注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答

  A)scale  B)retailed  C)generate D)extreme E)technically F)affordable30 G)situation H)really I)potential J)gap K)voluntary L)excessive M)insulted N)purchase O)primarily

Section B

  Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

  Question 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.

  Reading new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg31 Water which is harvested from icebergs32 off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

  Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland, Where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands he liked best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water.” He says.

  But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact, New York's municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne33 of tap water and until recently considered among the best in the world in terms of both taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive.

  Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market share-this despite the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCo's Aquafina and Coca-Cola's Dasani are both purified tap water rather than spring water.

  As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate(垂涎) over the profits. A restaurant's typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water it's often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands aren't available in stores, most dines don't notice or care.

  As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water. According to an article in The Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics include placing attractive bottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the dinners if they want it.

  Regardless of how it's sold, the popularity of bottled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing34 for lost purity.

  注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

  57. What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?

  A) It is a kind of iced water.

  B) It is just plain tap water.

  C) It is a kind of bottled water.

  D) It is a kind of mineral water.

  58. By saying “ My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water” (Line 4 Para 2)

  A) plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinking

  B) bottled water is clearly superior to tap water

  C) bottled water often appeals more to dogs taste

  D) dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste

  59. The “fancier brands” (Line 3 Para 5) refers to ____

  A) tap water from the Thames River

  B) famous wines not sold in ordinary stores

  C) PepsiCo's Aquafina and Coca-Cola's Dasani

  D) expensive bottled water with impressive names

  60.Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?

  A) Bottled water brings in huge profits

  B) Competition from the wine industry is intense

  C) Most diners find bottled water affordable

  D) Bottled water satisfied diners' desire to fashionable

  61. According to passage ,why is bottled water so popular?

  A) It is much cheaper than wine

  B) It is considered healthier

  C) It appeals to more cultivated people

  D) It is more widely promoted in the market

Passage Two

  As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing disease – especially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a person who is about the right weight , but does not eat very nutritious35(有营养的) foods, who feels OK but exercises only occasionally, who goes to work every day, but is not an outstanding worker, who drinks a few beers at home most nights but does not drive while drunk , and who has no chest pains or abnormal blood counts, but sleeps a lot and often feels tired. This person is not ill. He may not even be at risk for any particular disease. But we can imagine that this person could be a lot healthier.

The field of medicine has not traditionally distinguished36 between someone who is merely “ not ill” and someone who is in excellent health and pays attention to the body's special needs. Both types have simply been called “well”. In recent years, however, some health specialists have begun to apply the terms “well” and “wellness” only to those who are actively37 striving to maintain and improve their health. People who are well are concerned with nutrition and exercise and they  make a point of monitoring their body's condition. Most important, perhaps, people who are well take active responsibility for all matters related to their health. Even people who have a physical disease or handicap (缺陷) may be "well," in this new sense, if they make an effort to maintain the best possible health they can in the face of their physical limitations. "Wellness" may perhaps best be viewed not as a state that people can achieve, but as an ideal that people can strive for. People who are well are likely to be better able to resist disease and to fight disease when it strikes. And by focusing attention on healthy ways of living, the concept of wellness can have a beneficial impact on the ways in which people face the challenges of daily life.

  62.Today medical care is placing more stress on______.

  A)keeping people in a healthy physical condition

  B)monitoring patients' body functions

  C)removing people's bad living habits

  D)ensuring people's psychological well-being38

  63.In the first paragraph, people are reminded that_____.

  A)good health is more than not being ill

  B)drinking, even if not to excess, could be harmful

  C)regular health checks are essential to keeping fit

  D)prevention is more difficult than cure

  64.Traditionally, a person is considered "well" if he ______.

  A)does not have any unhealthy living habits

  B)does not have any physical handicaps

  C)is able to handle his daily routines

  D)is free from any kind of disease

  65.According to the author, the true meaning of "wellness" is for people _____.

  A)to best satisfy their body's special needs

  B)to strive to maintain the best possible health

  C)to meet the strictest standards of bodily health

  D)to keep a proper balance between work and leisure

  66.According to what the author advocates, which of the following groups of people would be considered healthy?

  A)People who have strong muscles as well as slim figures.

  B)People who are not presently experiencing any symptoms of disease

  C)People who try to be as possible, regardless of their limitations.

  D)People who can recover from illness even without seeking medical care.

PART V 完形填空

  Language is the most astonishing behavior in the animal kingdom. It is the species-typical behavior that sets humans completely _67_ from all other animals. Language is a means of communication,_68_it is much more than that. Many animals can _69_. The dance of the honeybee communicates the location of flowers _70_other members of the hive(蜂群). But human language permits communication about anything._71_things like unicorn(独角兽)that have never existed. The key _72_in the fact that the units of meaning, words, can be _73_together in different ways, according to _74_, to communicate different meanings.

Language is the most important learning we do. Nothing_75_humans so much as our ability to communicate abstract thoughts, _76_about  the university the mind, love, dreams, or ordering a drink, It is an immensely complex_77_that we take for granted. Indeed, we are not aware of most _78_of our speech and understanding. Consider what happens when one person is speaking to _79_.The Speaker has to translate thoughts into 80 language. Brain imaging studies suggest that the time from thoughts to the  81  of speech is extremely fast. Only 0.04 seconds! The listener must hear the sounds to  82  out what the speaker means. He must use the sounds of speech to        83  the words spoken., understand the pattern of   84   of the words (sentences), and finally    85  the meaning. This takes somewhat longer, a minimum of about 0.5 seconds. But  86    started, it is of course a continuous process.

  67.A)apart B)off  C)up  D)down

  68.A)so     B)but  C)or   D)for

  69.A)transfer B)transmit C)convey D)communicate

  70.A)to B)from C)over D)on

  71.A)only B)almost C)even D)just

  72.A)stays B)situates C)hides D)lies

  73.A)stuck B)strung C)rung D)consisted

  74.A)rules B)scales C)laws D)standards

  75.A)combines B)contains C)defines D)declares

  76.A)what B)whether C)while D)if

  77.A)prospect B)progress C)process D)produce

  78.A)aspects B)abstracts C)angles D)assumptions

  79.A)anybody B)another C)other D)everybody

  80.A) body B) gesture C) written D) spoken

  81.A) growing B) fixing C) beginning D) building

  82.A)put B)take C) draw D) figure

  83.A)identify B) locate C) reveal D) discover

  84.A) performance B) organization C) design D) layout

  85.A)prescribe B) justify40 C) utter D) interpret

  86.A) since B) after C) once D) until

  Part VI                        Translation                            (5 minutes)

  Directions: Complete the sentences on Answer Sheet 2 by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.

  87.Specialists in intercultural studies says that it is not easy to _______________(适应不同文化中的生活)

  88.Since my childhood I have fond that _____________________(没有什么比读书对我更有吸引力)

  89.The victim _______________________(本来会有机会活下来)if he had been taken to hospital in time

  90.Some psychologists claim that people___________________(出门在外时可能会感到孤独)

  91.The nation's population continues to rise __________________(以每年1200万人的速度)



点击收听单词发音收听单词发音  

1 fatigue PhVzV     
n.疲劳,劳累
参考例句:
  • The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
  • I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。
2 exhaustion OPezL     
n.耗尽枯竭,疲惫,筋疲力尽,竭尽,详尽无遗的论述
参考例句:
  • She slept the sleep of exhaustion.她因疲劳而酣睡。
  • His exhaustion was obvious when he fell asleep standing.他站着睡着了,显然是太累了。
3 vigor yLHz0     
n.活力,精力,元气
参考例句:
  • The choir sang the words out with great vigor.合唱团以极大的热情唱出了歌词。
  • She didn't want to be reminded of her beauty or her former vigor.现在,她不愿人们提起她昔日的美丽和以前的精力充沛。
4 unlimited MKbzB     
adj.无限的,不受控制的,无条件的
参考例句:
  • They flew over the unlimited reaches of the Arctic.他们飞过了茫茫无边的北极上空。
  • There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris.在技术方面自以为是会很危险。
5 genes 01914f8eac35d7e14afa065217edd8c0     
n.基因( gene的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • You have good genes from your parents, so you should live a long time. 你从父母那儿获得优良的基因,所以能够活得很长。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Differences will help to reveal the functions of the genes. 它们间的差异将会帮助我们揭开基因多种功能。 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 生物技术的世纪
6 tune NmnwW     
n.调子;和谐,协调;v.调音,调节,调整
参考例句:
  • He'd written a tune,and played it to us on the piano.他写了一段曲子,并在钢琴上弹给我们听。
  • The boy beat out a tune on a tin can.那男孩在易拉罐上敲出一首曲子。
7 reclaim NUWxp     
v.要求归还,收回;开垦
参考例句:
  • I have tried to reclaim my money without success.我没能把钱取回来。
  • You must present this ticket when you reclaim your luggage.当你要取回行李时,必须出示这张票子。
8 ivy x31ys     
n.常青藤,常春藤
参考例句:
  • Her wedding bouquet consisted of roses and ivy.她的婚礼花篮包括玫瑰和长春藤。
  • The wall is covered all over with ivy.墙上爬满了常春藤。
9 banking aySz20     
n.银行业,银行学,金融业
参考例句:
  • John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
  • He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
10 broker ESjyi     
n.中间人,经纪人;v.作为中间人来安排
参考例句:
  • He baited the broker by promises of higher commissions.他答应给更高的佣金来引诱那位经纪人。
  • I'm a real estate broker.我是不动产经纪人。
11 guilt 9e6xr     
n.犯罪;内疚;过失,罪责
参考例句:
  • She tried to cover up her guilt by lying.她企图用谎言掩饰自己的罪行。
  • Don't lay a guilt trip on your child about schoolwork.别因为功课责备孩子而使他觉得很内疚。
12 stylish 7tNwG     
adj.流行的,时髦的;漂亮的,气派的
参考例句:
  • He's a stylish dresser.他是个穿着很有格调的人。
  • What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world.巴黎女性时装往往会引导世界时装潮流。
13 massage 6ouz43     
n.按摩,揉;vt.按摩,揉,美化,奉承,篡改数据
参考例句:
  • He is really quite skilled in doing massage.他的按摩技术确实不错。
  • Massage helps relieve the tension in one's muscles.按摩可使僵硬的肌肉松弛。
14 genetically Lgixo     
adv.遗传上
参考例句:
  • All the bees in the colony are genetically related. 同一群体的蜜蜂都有亲缘关系。
  • Genetically modified foods have already arrived on American dinner tables. 经基因改造加工过的食物已端上了美国人的餐桌。 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 基因与食物
15 determined duszmP     
adj.坚定的;有决心的
参考例句:
  • I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
  • He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。
16 spoke XryyC     
n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
参考例句:
  • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
  • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
17 harry heBxS     
vt.掠夺,蹂躏,使苦恼
参考例句:
  • Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天,人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
  • Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。
18 memoirs f752e432fe1fefb99ab15f6983cd506c     
n.回忆录;回忆录传( mem,自oir的名词复数)
参考例句:
  • Her memoirs were ghostwritten. 她的回忆录是由别人代写的。
  • I watched a trailer for the screenplay of his memoirs. 我看过以他的回忆录改编成电影的预告片。 来自《简明英汉词典》
19 dictates d2524bb575c815758f62583cd796af09     
n.命令,规定,要求( dictate的名词复数 )v.大声讲或读( dictate的第三人称单数 );口授;支配;摆布
参考例句:
  • Convention dictates that a minister should resign in such a situation. 依照常规部长在这种情况下应该辞职。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He always follows the dictates of common sense. 他总是按常识行事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
20 insufficient L5vxu     
adj.(for,of)不足的,不够的
参考例句:
  • There was insufficient evidence to convict him.没有足够证据给他定罪。
  • In their day scientific knowledge was insufficient to settle the matter.在他们的时代,科学知识还不能足以解决这些问题。
21 courageously wvzz8b     
ad.勇敢地,无畏地
参考例句:
  • Under the correct leadership of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the army and civilians in flooded areas fought the floods courageously, reducing the losses to the minimum. 在中共中央、国务院的正确领导下,灾区广大军民奋勇抗洪,把灾害的损失减少到了最低限度。
  • He fought death courageously though his life was draining away. 他虽然生命垂危,但仍然勇敢地与死亡作斗争。
22 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
23 transformation SnFwO     
n.变化;改造;转变
参考例句:
  • Going to college brought about a dramatic transformation in her outlook.上大学使她的观念发生了巨大的变化。
  • He was struggling to make the transformation from single man to responsible husband.他正在努力使自己由单身汉变为可靠的丈夫。
24 awareness 4yWzdW     
n.意识,觉悟,懂事,明智
参考例句:
  • There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
  • Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。
25 restrictions 81e12dac658cfd4c590486dd6f7523cf     
约束( restriction的名词复数 ); 管制; 制约因素; 带限制性的条件(或规则)
参考例句:
  • I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
  • a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
26 killing kpBziQ     
n.巨额利润;突然赚大钱,发大财
参考例句:
  • Investors are set to make a killing from the sell-off.投资者准备清仓以便大赚一笔。
  • Last week my brother made a killing on Wall Street.上个周我兄弟在华尔街赚了一大笔。
27 miserable g18yk     
adj.悲惨的,痛苦的;可怜的,糟糕的
参考例句:
  • It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他,这是可耻的。
  • Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。
28 devoted xu9zka     
adj.忠诚的,忠实的,热心的,献身于...的
参考例句:
  • He devoted his life to the educational cause of the motherland.他为祖国的教育事业贡献了一生。
  • We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。
29 dealers 95e592fc0f5dffc9b9616efd02201373     
n.商人( dealer的名词复数 );贩毒者;毒品贩子;发牌者
参考例句:
  • There was fast bidding between private collectors and dealers. 私人收藏家和交易商急速竞相喊价。
  • The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers. 警察腐败,与那伙毒品贩子内外勾结。
30 affordable kz6zfq     
adj.支付得起的,不太昂贵的
参考例句:
  • The rent for the four-roomed house is affordable.四居室房屋的房租付得起。
  • There are few affordable apartments in big cities.在大城市中没有几所公寓是便宜的。
31 iceberg CbKx0     
n.冰山,流冰,冷冰冰的人
参考例句:
  • The ship hit an iceberg and went under.船撞上一座冰山而沉没了。
  • The glacier calved a large iceberg.冰河崩解而形成一个大冰山。
32 icebergs 71cdbb120fe8de8e449c16eaeca8d8a8     
n.冰山,流冰( iceberg的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • The drift of the icebergs in the sea endangers the ships. 海上冰山的漂流危及船只的安全。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The icebergs towered above them. 冰山高耸于他们上方。 来自辞典例句
33 champagne iwBzh3     
n.香槟酒;微黄色
参考例句:
  • There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
  • They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。
34 longing 98bzd     
n.(for)渴望
参考例句:
  • Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
  • His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。
35 nutritious xHzxO     
adj.有营养的,营养价值高的
参考例句:
  • Fresh vegetables are very nutritious.新鲜蔬菜富于营养。
  • Hummingbirds have discovered that nectar and pollen are very nutritious.蜂鸟发现花蜜和花粉是很有营养的。
36 distinguished wu9z3v     
adj.卓越的,杰出的,著名的
参考例句:
  • Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
  • A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。
37 actively lzezni     
adv.积极地,勤奋地
参考例句:
  • During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
  • We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。
38 well-being Fe3zbn     
n.安康,安乐,幸福
参考例句:
  • He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
  • My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福,却被误解为多管闲事。
39 chides 400dcf70898ac6c5fe752a86f85883d3     
v.责骂,责备( chide的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • He gently chides his students every time they misspelled a word. 每当他的学生拼错一个词时,他都温和地责备他们。 来自《简明英汉词典》
40 justify j3DxR     
vt.证明…正当(或有理),为…辩护
参考例句:
  • He tried to justify his absence with lame excuses.他想用站不住脚的借口为自己的缺席辩解。
  • Can you justify your rude behavior to me?你能向我证明你的粗野行为是有道理的吗?
TAG标签:
发表评论
请自觉遵守互联网相关的政策法规,严禁发布色情、暴力、反动的言论。
评价:
表情:
验证码:点击我更换图片