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长沙理工大学课程考核试卷（B卷）2013――2014学年第1学期命题教师签名: 审核教师签名：课号：0502000055课名：英语报刊选读考试考查：考试此卷选为：期中考试（）、期终考试（√）、重考（）试卷年级专业学号姓名得分题项I II III IV Total得分Part I. Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are 3 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choicePassage OneUniversity’s Boot Camp Gives Freshmen Fighting ChancRENO, Nev. -- Welcome to boot camp, you maggots.Stand up straight, suck in that gut and recite the periodic table.What did you say? I can’t hear you! Drop and give me 20.When the University of Nevada, Reno holds its first academic boot camp Aug. 16-20, there won't be any snarling drill instructors ordering freshmen to scrub the latrines with toothbrushes, but it won‘t be easy, either.They will spend five days, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., attending classes, working in study groups and taking exams.Just as basic training prepares soldiers for combat, the goal of UNR‘s new boot camp, called Biofit, is to help freshmen majoring in certain scientific fields improve their chances of surviving that fragile first semester of college.―S tudents of all levels of preparation come here, and some of them struggle that first semester,‖said Jeff Thompson, dean of UNR‘s College of Science. ―And studies show that if students struggle that first semester, it‘s very hard for them to overcome.‖Struggling students also are at risk of dropping out, and UNR is on a mission to improve its graduation rate.Last year, slightly more than half of the freshmen who entered UNR in 2006 graduated.The graduation rate in 2012 for UNR students who earned a diploma in six years was 54 percent. That's 2 points below the national six-year graduation rate of 56 percent.Another hopeful indicator is UNR‘s retention rate: 79 percent of the freshmen who came on campus in 2011 were still enrolled when the next fall semester began.Attending the boot camp is voluntary, and during its first year, enrollment will be limited to freshmen who plan to major in biology or neuroscience.―It‘s a test run with no risk to them,‖ Thompson said. ―They have the opportunity to make adjust ments before they get a poor grade that first semester that‘s hard to recover from. That‘s really what we‘re trying to address.‖The students will live in the same residence hall and have to pay $200, which will cover food, room and program materials.UNR joins a growing number of campuses that offer this type of experience to help freshman successfully make the transition from high school to college.Louisiana State University held the first weeklong boot camp in 2005 for new freshmen biology majors at its College of Science, where Kevin Carman was the dean at the time.Carman, who became UNR‘s new provost in February, made starting a boot camp at UNR one of his top priorities.Thompson said LSU‘s boot camp has increased student graduation rates for new freshmen by 50 percent.―That is very significant,‖ he said.He credits that improvement to the way boot camp exposes freshmen to the tougher academic requirements of higher education before they start their first semester.―The point of boot camp is that college is very different, but most students don‘t really understand that,‖ Thompson said.They can hear that message repeated by UNR recruiters, high school counselors and their parents, but the boot camp experience drives it home, he said.―We try to compre ss into a fairly short time what it is like to be a university student,‖ Thompson said.The students will attend several classes each day, take exams and get feedback on how they did.Although the first Biofit boot camp will be open only to biology and neuroscience majors, Thompson wants to offer it next year to all of the incoming freshman in the College of Science.―Provost Carman eventually wants to expand this across as much of the university as we can,‖ Thompson said.Other universities have boot camps for students majoring in theater, engineering and business as well as for disabled veterans and high school graduates who are smart but at-risk because of bad study habits.Christina Cho, UNR‘s director of advising, recruitment and retention for the College of Science, said the college is recruiting undergraduates majoring in biology and neuroscience to serve as mentors for the boot camp students.Biology majors Brandy Reynolds and Chris Gomez, two undergraduates who will mentor freshmen in the upcoming boot camp, said they could have used some help adapting to university life when they first came on campus.―One of the hardest things I had to deal with from a social aspect was having to deal with a roommate who was a slob, but he moved out six weeks into the semester,‖Gomez said. ―Then there were five guys who lived on the same floor and played video games until five in the morning.‖On the academic side, Gomez, who wants to become a dentist, and Reynolds, a pre-med student, found the work load much harder than they expected.―You have to learn to manage the credit load and the intensity at which each professor teaches their class,‖ Gomez said. ―In an hour and 15 minutes they go through two-and-a-half chapters of information.‖Freshmen will learn that exams are crucial to their grades, Reynolds said.―In a lot of the courses you take, the grades are based mainly on exams, whereas in high school, you had homework and extra credit that could boost your grades in the end if you messed up on a test,‖ she said. ―That‘s not the case so much in college.‖Gomez said the newly found freedom that freshman experience when they leave home poses another danger, Gomez said.―Some freshmen are like, ‗I‘m away from mom and dad and there‘s a party down the street and I can sta y up until 3 in the morning,‘‖ he said.―But if you only get two hours sleep, you're probably not going to function well the next day. So with that freedom comes responsibility and knowing your limits,‖ Gomez said.(By Lenita and Reno Gazette, from USA TODAY, May 12, 2013.) Choose the right answer to the following questions:1．What do freshmen do in the academic boot camp?A.They are to be trained for combat.B.They scrub the latrines with toothbrushes.C.They overcome their shortcomings.D.They attend classes, work in groups and take exams.2. What is the purpose of UNR‘s boot camp?A. To improve the chance of surviving their first semester of university.B. To improve the graduation rate.C. To improve the retention rate.D. All of the above.3. According to Thompson, which of the following statement is NOT true?A. College is very different from middle school.B. The boot camp can help freshmen change their roles from middle school students tocollege students in a short time.C. The boot camp is open to all of freshmen.D. Freshmen can have chance to experience tougher academic requirements of highereducation before the start their university.4. What do we know about mentors?A. They are always majoring in biology and neuroscience.B. They are undergraduates.C. They help freshmen to adapt to college life.D. All of the above.5. What freshmen should NOT learn before they begin their first semester?A. To manage the credit load.B. Exams are crucial to their grades.C. College is more freedom than at home.D. The intensity of academic study is very hard.（1-5 DDCDC）Passage TwoHere‘s some good news for parents of tweens and teens: You rule.That may be hard to believe sometimes. And it‘s true kids won‘t always follow your health and safety rules. But studies show parents who keep setting boundaries make a huge difference.The latest example is a survey on media use by the Kaiser Family Foundation. It found that typical kids ages 8 to18 spend an astonishing 7 hours and 38 minutes a day consuming entertainment media, including deeply in TV, computer, games, cellphones, music players and other devices while occasionally glancing at books and other non-electronic media. Many experts, including the pediatrics (小儿科) academy，consider that much screen time bad for mental and physical health.But the study also found that kids whose parents set any time or content limits were plugged in for three hours less day.‖ Parents can have a big influence ,‖ says Kasier Vicky Rideout.―The reality is that teenagers care deeply what their parents think,‖ says Kenneth Ginsburg, a specialist of the Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia. ―the challenge for parents is to get across rules and boundaries in a way that doesn‘t feel controlling.‖Research shows that parents who set firm rules but explain and enforce in a warmsupportive way work better than those who set no rules, fail to enforce them or rule with a ―because I said so‖ iron grip.Ideally, ―kids understand the rules are about their well-being and safety,‖ Ginsburg says.Still, achieving just-right parenting is ―challenging‖‘ says Margaret Broe-Eitzpatrick, a teacher in Kensington, Md. ,who has four children, age 8 to 16.‖There are so many different things to keep track of.‖ She and her h usband keep their kids busy with sports and other activities, limit screen time and review the music their children download. They talk with their 16-year-old son about the rules he‘ll face when he gets a driver‘s license soon. But she says, they can‘t pol ice everything the kids encounter on the Internet or in friends‘ homes.―We‘re just doing the best we can ‗‖ she says ‗‖even if young people may protest at first, they do feel more safe and secure when limits are set.‖6. The survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation is mentioned to illustrate the idea that_____.A)Kids don‘t always follow parents‘ rules B) only few parents believe thegood newsC)Much media use results in bad health D) parents‘ rule make a hugedifference7. What did the kids do when parents set any time or content limits, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation?A)They cut down on their screen time. B) They appreciated their parents‘ love.B)They spent more time staying outdoors. D) They accepted parents‘ rulesunwillingly.8. What will Kenneth Ginsburg most probably suggest that parents should do?A) Avoid setting firm rules. B) Avoid ruling with an iron grip.C) Set rules after family discussion. D) Set rules that are easy to understand.9. Margaret Broe-Fitzpatrick finds it impossible_____.A) to achieve just-right parenting B) to keep track of everything done by the kidsC) for the kids to face rules alone D) for the kids to observe rule without protest10. The passage is mainly intended for parents_____.A ) whose kids have difficulty in self-discipline B) whose kids are addicted to media useC ) Who have doubts about setting rules D) who are too busy to care for their kids（答案：6-10 DABBC）Passage ThreeEarlier this year I met with a group of women in Matela, a small farming village in Tanzania, and we discussed something that‘s been on all of our minds lately: finding a safe place to save money. The women said their babies were getting sick form malaria,and they could afford the drugs if they saved money over time-but with no access to formal savings accounts, they had a hard time safeguarding cash. So they saved in risky and inefficient ways. They made loans to each other, or bought goats or jewelry, then sold them if they suddenly needed money.The success of microloans has opened new opportunities for many poor people and has been a crucial factor in reducing poverty. But loans are not enough. Savings accounts could help people in the developing world with unexpected events, accumulate money to invest in education, increase their productivity and income, and build their financial security. Fortunately, this is a moment of opportunity. New policy ideas are uniting in ways that will lower the cost of savings and bring safe financial services to the doorsteps of the poor.One exciting trend is agent banking in which stores and post offices serve as banking outlets. Banks still manage and guarantee the deposits, but they rely on the infrastructure of other outlets to deal with clients where there are no bank branches. The phenomenal growth of mobile phones in the developing world presents another opportunity. M-Pesa , the mobile-phone cash-transfer service in Kenya, has signed up more than 5 million subscribers in two years and recently expanded to Tanzania. This new idea is opening markets and transforming lives. A split-second M-Pesa transaction cots as little as 30 cents and replaces a day of risk and expense just to send someone money or carry earnings home.At the Gates Foundation, it has been committed more than $350 million to make financial services widely accessible to the poor because safe places to save can help break the cycle of poverty. If action is taken on this moment, then within a generation, billions of people will have the chance to build up their saving and live the healthy, productive lives that they deserve.11. According to the first paragraph, people in Matela are most likely to expect that_____A) They can afford the cure for malaria B) They can save their cash efficientlyC) They can live safely in the village D) Their can get rid of poverty soon12. What can help the poor build financial security?A) Getting B) Lower cost of savingC) Chances for education D)Saving services13. What is the role of post offices in ―agent banking‖?A) They are subordinate to banks. B) They are cooperative with banksC) They are taking the place of banks D) They are being changed into banks14.. Compared with agent banking, M-Pesa most probably______A) is less practical for poor people B) is more popular among clientsC) costs less except transaction fees D) provides safer savings accounts15.Gates Foundation intends to make financial services______A) affordable B)widely recognized C).influential D)easily obtained （答案：11-15 BDBCD）Part II. Reading in DepthDirections: 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 the bank is identified by a letter or a combination of letters. Please choose the corresponding letter or combination for each item on. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.And yet, even as the financial pages wrote the paper‘s obit, deep within that fancy Renzo Piano palace across from the Port Authority, something hopeful has been going on: a kindof---16---. Each day, peculiar wings and gills poke up on the Times‘ website—video, audio,―drillable‖ graphics. Beneath Nicholas Kristof‘s op-ed column, there‘s a--17--to his blog, Twitter feed, Facebook page, and YouTube videos. Coverage of Gaza –18-- a time line linking to earlier reporting, video coverage, and an encyclopedic entry on Hamas. Throughout the—19-- glittering interactive maps let readers –20--voting results. There were 360-degree panoramas of the Democrat ic convention; audio ―back story‖ with reporters like Adam Nagourney; searchable video of the debates. It was a –21--reinvention of the Times voice, shattering the omniscient God-tones in which the paper had always grounded its –22--; the new features tugged the reader closer—23--comments and interactivity, rendering the—24-- between reporter and –25-- more intimate, immediate, exposed..A) audience B)coverage C) relationship D) radical E)throughF) plumb G) features H) election I) distract J) linkK)evolution L) invalid M) conforms N) issued N) deal（16. K 17.J 18G 19H 20.F 21D 22.B 23.E 24.C 25.A ）Part III To Detect the InformationDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.A) .Michelle , Stetson MBA graduate, dreamed in college of owning her own business and conducted informational interviews with entrepreneurs. ―This experience was eye-opening to say the least,‖ Michelle says. ―Until interviewing the folks I talked to, I had an almost romantic notion of being in business for one‘s self. After our discussions, I had a better picture of the trials, heartaches and triumphs involved.‖Based on what she learned, Michelle chose to learn the ropes from the corporate world before venturing her own enterprise.B). Management graduate J.P. Politano notes that before he conducted his informational interviews he was completely unsure of what kind of job he wanted.―Speaking with my interviewee made me realize that many of my points ofview ,experiences, and desires pointed me to a field like consulting, but I had never known it until we talked. It was introduced for the first time to something that I had been seeking for years, but was unsure of what it was,‖ Politano says.C ) You can narrow a wide field down to a special job. ―Informational interviews helped me to learn more about what areas of accounting I may want to enter and chose areas that I don‘t ,‖ says Tina , a senior accounting major at Stetson.D）Many job seekers learn through informational interviews that the career‘s average salary, hours, working conditions, or opportunities for advancement are not what they imagined. I actually thought of going into law, Says Stetson marketing senior Miller, ―but I decided against it‖, partly ,Miller says , From hearing an attorney‘s first hand experience that they have such crazy hours that can be very stressful.E）Although the interviewee offered a negative view of the law profession, the interviewing process showed her law was the right choice for her. ―Since my interviewees were all of different ages and genders, I got a grasp of the feeling each one had for the field. They made me realize how I would like to be as an attorney. F) . When we meet people for the first time, we often make decisions about them based on how they look. And, of course it‘s something that works both ways, for we too are being judged on our appearance. When we look good, we feel good, which in turn leads to a more confident and self-assured manner. People then pick up on this confidence and respond positively towards us. Undoubtedly, it‘s what‘s inside that‘s important, but sometimes we can send out the wrong signals simply by wearing inappropriate clothing or not spending enough time thinking about how others see us.G) For example, people often make the mistakes of trying to look like someone else they‘ve seen in a magazine, but this is usually a disaster as we all have our own characteristics. Stand in front of a full length mirror and be honest with yourself about what you see, There is no need to dwell on your faults—we all had good points and bad points---bue think instead about the best way to emphasize the good ones.H) When selecting your clothes each day, think who you‘re likely to meet, where you‘re going to be spending most of your time and what tasks you are likely to perform. Clearly , some outfits will be more appropriate to different sorts of activity and this will dictate your choice to an extent. However, there‘s no need to abandon your individual taste completely. After all, if you dress to please somebody else‘s idea of what looks good, you may end up feeling uncomfortable and not quite yourself.I) But to know your own mind, you have to know yourself. What do you truly feel good in ? There are probably a few favourate items that you wear a lot---most people wear 20 per cent of their wardrobe 80 per cent of the time. Look at these clothes and ask yourself what they have in common. Are they neat and tidy? Loose and flowing? Then look at the things hanging in your wardrobe that you don‘t wear and ask yourself why. Go through a few magazines and catalogues and mark the things that catch your eyes. Is there a common theme?J）Some colors bring your natural colouring to life and others can give us a washed-out appearance . Try out new colors by all means, but remember that dressing in bright colors when you really like subtle neutral tones, or vice versa, will make you feel self—conscious and uncomfortable. You know deep down where your own taste boundaries lie. And although it is good to challenge those sometimes with new combinations or shades, take care not to go too far all at once.26. Learn about the Realities of the Work World and What to expect.27. Discover potential opportunities.28. Affirm your dream career.29. Find the career you wanted may be wrong for you.30. Distinguish which career path to follow.31. Learning to be realistic.32. Making regular conscious choices.33. Analyzing your own taste.34. Being cautious when experimenting35. One‘s appearance may send out mixed information（26-35ABEDC G H I J F）Part IV TranslationDirections: translate the following sentences into Chinese:36. But souring prices and gas lines and growing crime as told to us by our parents and throughgritty world of Taxi Driver still stands out to me as what true economic calamity is all about.（但是通过父母的的讲述以及电影《出租车司机》所反映出的逼真世界，我们了解到那时候物价和燃气价格飞涨，犯罪率急剧上升，这些都清晰地向我展示出经济灾难的真实面目。
初三英语报刊阅读训练
初三英语报刊阅读训练（一）How to save the sheep肯尼亚少年发明灯光系统驱逐狮子，保护家畜。
RICHARD Turere hates African lions. However, this 14-year-old Kenyan has become an unlikely hero in protecting the king of the jungle.Since the age of 9, Turere was responsible for his family’s liv estock (家畜). But the lions living in the nearby Nairobi National Park often attacked the livestock. “We are enemies,” Turere told the magazine Africa Geographic.People usually kill lions to solve the problem. As a result, the number of lions in Kenya has dropped quickly. It has also harmed the country’s tourism and economy.Turere thought of another way to protect his livestock. He noticed that when he walked around the stockade (栅栏) with a flashlight (手电筒) at night, lions never attacked. Lions are naturally afraid of people and probably connected the flashlight with humans. This observation led to Turere’s invention – Lion Lights. Turere set up a system of flashing (闪烁的) LED bulbs (灯泡) around his family’s stockade. It draws electricity from the solar panel (太阳能板) and batteries that are used to power their TV. At night, the system gives the impression that someone is walking around with a flashlight. Since setting up the system, the lion attacks stopped altogether. What’s more amazing is that Turere never ev en learned electronics at school or through books.The invention got attention from many wildlife protection organizations. WildlifeDirect said the invention is a great success because it is cheap and easy to set up, and it “saves both lions and livestock”. Now Lion Lights are used across Kenya.Turere has been invited to talk about his invention at the famous TED conference on Feb 26 in the US.Choose the best answer:1. Why did Turerer say that he and the lions were enemies?A. Because he wanted to be the king of the jungle.B. Because the lions attacked one of his family members.C. Because the lions often killed the livestock.D. Because the lions often broke into people’s houses.2. How did Turerer solve the problem?A. He used flashing LED bulbs to drive away the lions.B. He killed the lions with electricity.C. He guarded the livestock every night.D. He moved the TV set to the stockade.3. How did Turerer invent Lion Lights?A. By learning electronics at school.B. By collecting ideas from tourists.C. By thinking and observing.D. By asking old people for advice.4. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?A. Turerer’s invention is expensive and hard to make.B. Lion Lights won’t be used across Kenya.C. Turere gave a speech about his invention in the UK.D. Wildlife Direct thinks highly of Turere’s invention.Clean your plate拒绝浪费，加入“光盘行动”。
英语报刊选读练习题
英语报刊选读练习题IntroductionWith the increasing complexity and globalization of our world, it has become essential for individuals to develop strong English language skills. Reading English newspapers and magazines is an effective way to improve language proficiency and keep up with current affairs. In this article, we present a selection of exercises based on English newspaper articles, providing readers with an opportunity to practice their reading comprehension skills while gaining valuable knowledge.Exercise 1: Multiple ChoiceRead the following short news article and choose the correct answer from the options provided:[News Article]Title: "World Leaders Gather for Climate Summit"Date: October 15, 2022World leaders from over 100 countries are convening in New York today for the highly anticipated Global Climate Summit. The summit aims to address the urgent issue of climate change and explore solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Key topics on the agenda include renewable energy strategies, international cooperation, and environmental policies.Question:1. What is the purpose of the Global Climate Summit?A. To discuss strategies for reducing carbon emissionsB. To address environmental policies in New YorkC. To promote cooperation between world leadersD. To explore solutions for energy conservationAnswer: AExercise 2: Fill in the BlanksComplete the following article by filling in the blanks with the appropriate words from the given options:[Article]Title: "New Study Reveals Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health"According to a recent (1)_______ conducted by the University of London, regular physical exercise is closely linked to improved mental well-being. The study involved over 1,000 participants and found that those who engaged in exercise at least three times a week reported lower levels of stress and (2)_______ symptoms.The researchers emphasized that the type of exercise doesn't necessarily matter as long as it is done (3)_______. Activities such as walking, cycling, or even gardening have been shown to have positive effects on mental health. Experts recommend finding an activity that one enjoys to increase the likelihood of (4)_______ the exercise routine.(5)_______, it is important to note that exercise alone does not replace professional treatments for mental health conditions. However, incorporatingregular physical activity into one's lifestyle can serve as a (6)_______ that complements existing therapies.1. A. investigation B. examination C. survey D. research2. A. palpable B. evident C. glaring D. obvious3. A. rhythmically B. periodically C. consistently D. regularly4. A. maintaining B. retaining C. sustaining D. upholding5. A. On the other hand B. Therefore C. Additionally D. Nonetheless6. A. supplement B. substitute C. substitute D. complementAnswers:1. D2. B3. C4. A5. C6. DExercise 3: True or FalseRead the newspaper excerpt below and determine whether the statements are true or false:[News Excerpt]Title: "New Technology Revolutionizes Food Delivery"A breakthrough in autonomous vehicle technology is set to revolutionize the food delivery industry. Self-driving cars equipped with cutting-edge software will soon deliver food orders directly to customers' homes. The technology aims to reduce delivery time and increase efficiency.Statements:1. Autonomous vehicle technology is expected to transform food delivery. (True/False)2. Self-driving cars will only deliver food to restaurants. (True/False)3. The primary objective of the technology is to improve delivery efficiency. (True/False)Answers:1. True2. False3. TrueConclusionEngaging in regular reading exercises based on English newspaper articles can significantly enhance one's language skills and broaden their understanding of current events. By practicing multiple-choice questions,fill-in-the-blanks exercises, and true/false statements, readers can improve their reading comprehension abilities while staying informed about a variety of topics. So, pick up a newspaper or magazine and start practicing!。
英语报刊阅读测试三
考试科目：英美报刊选读考试时间：120分钟试卷总分100分题号PartI60%PartII30%PartIII10%卷面分100%折合分70%平时分30%总分得分评卷教师得分一、Reading Comprehension(60%)Passage 1The rules of etiquette in restaurants depend upon a number of factors: the physical location of the restaurant, e. g. rural or urban? the type of the restaurants e. g. informal or formal; and certain standards that are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate-alack of sophistication. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants.1. What Is the main purpose of the passage?a. To point out the differences between rules of etiquette in different countries.b. To teach the reader how to tuck a napkin in his/her shirt.c. To help people from rustic areas learn.d. To explain that standards of etiquette are both variable and universal.2. According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette? .a. Tucking a napkin in your shirt.b. Not throwing food on the floor.c. Reading a magazine at a coffee shop.d. Eating in rustic settings.3. What does the word “it” in line 8 refer to?a. Proper etiquette.b. Clear instruction.c. Type of restaurantsd. Sensitivity.4. Which of the following words has the meaning most similar to that of “rustic” in line 11?a. Agriculturalb. Ancient.c.Unsophisticated.d.UrbanPassage 2The most interesting architectura l phenomenon of the 1970’s was the enthusiasm for refurbishing older buildings. Obviously, this was not an entirely new phenomenon. What is new is the wholesale in reusing the past, in recycling in adaptive rehabilitation. A few trial efforts, such as Ghirardilli Square in San Francisco, proved their financial viability in the 1960`s. But it was in the 1970`s, with strong government support through tax incentives arid rapid depreciation, as Well as growing interest in ecology issues, that recycling became a major factor on the urban scene. One of the most comprehensive ventures was the restoration and transformation of Boston's eighteenth century Faneuil Hall and the Quincy Market, designed in 1824. This section had fallen on hard times, but beginning with the construction of a new city hall immediately adjacent, it has returned to life with the intelligent reuse of these fine old buildings under the design leadership of Benjamin Thompson. He has provided a marvelous setting for dining, shopping, professional office, and simply walking.Butler Square, in Minneapolis, exemplifies major changes in its complex of offices, commercial space, and, public amenities carved out of a massive pile designed in 1906 as a hardware warehouse. The exciting interior timber structure of the building was highlighted by cutting light courts through the interior and adding large skylights.San Antonio, Texas, offers an big object lesson for numerous other cities combating urban decay gather than bringing in the bulldozers, San Antonio`s leaders rehabilitated, existing structures, while simultaneously cleaning up the San Antonio River which meanders through the business district.l. What is the main idea of the passage?a. During the 1970`s, old buildings in many cities were recycled for modern use.a.Recent interest in ecology issues has led to the cleaning up of many rivers.c. The San Antonio example show3 that bulldozers are not the way to right urban decay.d. Strong government support has made adaptive rehabilitation a reality in Boston2. What is the space at Quinsy Market now used for?a. Boston's new city hall.b. Sports and recreational facilities.c. Commercial and industrial Warehouses.d. Restaurants, offices, and stores.3. According, to the passage, Benjamin Thompson was the designer for a project in_____.a. San Franciscob. Bostonc. Minneapolis.d. San Antonio4. When was the Butler Square building originally built?a. In the eighteenth century.b. In the early nineteenth century.c. In the late nineteenth century.d. In the early twentieth century.5. What is the author's opinion of the San Antonio's project?a. It is clearly the best of the projects discussed.b. It is a good project that could be copied in other cities.c. The extensive use of bulldozers made the project unnecessarily costly.d. The work done on the river was more important than the work done on the buildings.6. In which of the following ways does the passage state that the San Antonio project differed from those in Boston and Minneapolis?a. It consisted primarily of new construction.b. It occurred in the business district.c. It involved the environment as well as buildings.d. It was designed to combat urban decay.Passages 3If half of the water were to be drained from the Pacific Ocean, a curious kind of submarine mountain called Guyot would be exposed. Guyots are strange formation that resembles mushroom stalks with flat tops. More than six hundred and fifty of these volcanic stalks have been discovered in the Pacific Ocean and a few others have been discovered in the Atlantic sea plains.It is easy to suppose that the Guyots were formed by underwater lava spouts that piled up volcanic debris over the years but just how they acquired their curiously flattops remains a mystery. Shallow-water fossils found embedded in the tops of some Guyots suggest that one time the flat caps were much nearer the ocean's surface, but beyond this there is little that scientist can say.One attempt to account for the flat tops .suggests that the ocean levels were once much lower than they are today; thus wave action might have smoothed away the original peaks. Another theory holds that the Guyots have probably always had flat tops and that their weight has pushed them slightly toward the ocean floor, causing them to slowly submerge. But, these are only theories. The Guyots are still a geophysical puzzle.1.Scientists a re puzzled by the Guyots’.a.mushroom-like5 appearanceb. curious flat topsc. origind. location2. Most of the Guyots are located __________.a. in the Pacific Ocean .b. near the coast of Indiac. on Atlantic sea plainsd. both a and b3. Guyots were probably formed by __________.a. underwater lava spoutsb. shifts of ocean floorc. the action of ocean currentsd. none of the above4. The discovery of shallow-water fossils indicates that the Guyots were .a. flattened by the action of wavesb. once much nearer the surface of the oceanc. near dry landd. near lowlandPassage 4The first and decisive step in the expansion of Europe overseas was the conquest of the Atlantic Ocean. That the nation to achieve this should be Portugal was the logical outcome of her geographical position and her history. Placed on the extreme margin of the old classical Mediterranean world and facing the untraversed ocean, Portugal could adapt and develop the knowledge and experience of the past to meet the challenge of the unknown. Some centuries of navigating the coastal waters of western Europe and Northern Africa had prepared Portuguese seamen to appreciate the problems which the ocean presented and to apply and develop the methods necessary to overcome them. From the seamen of the Mediterranean, particularly those of Genoa and Venice, they had learned the organization and conduct of mercantile marine, and from Jewish astronomers and Catalan mapmakers the rudiments of navigation. Largely when her increasing and vigorous population was making heavy demands on her resources, Portugal turned southwards and westwards for opportunities of trade and commerce. At this moment of national destiny it was fortunate for her that in men of caliber of Prince Henry, known as the Navigator, and King JohnⅡ she found resolute and dedicated leaders.The problems to be faced were new and complex The conditions for navigation and commerce in the Mediterranean were relatively simple, compared with those in the western seas. The landlocked Mediterranean, tideless and with a climatic regime of regular and well-defined seasons, presented few obstacles to sailors who were the heirs of great body of sea lore garnered from the experiences of many centuries. What hazards there were, in the form of sudden storms or dangerous coasts, were known and could be usually anticipated. Similarly the Mediterranean coasts, though they might be for long periods in the hands of the dangerous rivals, were described in sailing directions or laid down on the Portulan charts drawn by Venetian and Genoese. Problems of determining positions at sea, which confronted the Portuguese, did not arise. Though the Mediterranean seamen by no means restricted themselves to coastal sailing, the latitudinal extent of the Mediterranean was not great, and voyages could be conducted from point to point on compass bearings; the ships were never so far from land as to make it necessary to fix their positions in latitude by astronomical observations. Having made a landfall on a bearing, they could determine their precise position from prominent landmarks, surroundings or the nature of the seabed, after reference to the sailing directions orcharts.By contrast, the pioneers of ocean navigation faced much greater difficulties. The western ocean which extended according to the speculations of the cosmographers, through many degrees of latitude and longitude, was an unknown quantity, but certainly. subjected to wide variation of weather and without known bounds. Those who first ventured out over its waters did so without benefit of sailing directions or traditional lore. As the Portuguese sailed southwards, they left behind them the familiar constellations in the heavens by which they could determine direction and the hours of the night, and particularly the pole-star from which by a simple operation they could determine their latitude. Along the unknown coasts they were threatened by shallows, hidden banks, rocks and contrary winds and currents, with no knowledge of convenient shelter to ride out of storms or of very necessary watering places. It is little wonder that these pioneers dreaded the thought of being forced on to a lee shore or of having to choose between these inshore dangers and the unrecorded perils of the open sea.l. Before the expansion of Europe overseas could take placea. vast sums of money had to be raisedb. an army had to be recruitedc. the Atlantic Ocean had to be conqueredd. ships had to be built2. One of the Portugal’s leader known as the Nav igator, was in reality .a. Christopher Columbusb. King JohnⅡc. a venetiand. Prince Henry3. Portugal was adapt at exploring unknown waters because she possessed all of the following except .a. past experienceb. experienced navigatorsc. experienced mapmakersd. expensive trade routes.4. In addition to possessing the necessary resources for exploration y Portugal was the logical country for this task because of her _______.a. wealthb. navigational positionc. geographical positiond. prominence5. The Portuguese earned navigational .methods and procedures from all of the following excepta. Jewsb. Catalansc. Genoesed. Aegeans6. Mediterranean seamen generally kept close to shore becausea. The latitudinal extent of the Mediterranean was not greatb. they were afraid of piratesc. they feared being forced to a lee shored. they lacked navigational ability7. Hazards such as sudden storms and dangerous coasts werea. predicable risksb. unknown risksc. unknown to the aread. a major threat to navigation8. Sailing close to the coast enabled seaman toa. reach their destination fasterb. navigate without sailing directionc. determine their position from landmarksd. determine their longitude and latitudeCloze 5The Academy Awards are 1 awards 2 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in various 3 of filmmaking. 4 are selected by their 5 (for example, cinematographers nominate cinematographers and producers nominate producers), and the winners are chosen in secret 6 by a vote of the full academy membership. About two dozen awards are given for American films, 7 which the most famous are those for best performance 8 an actor and actress, best director, and best picture. The academy also presents an award for the best foreign film and sometimes presents special awards.9 the awards ceremony, televised each spring, a gold statuette is presented to each winner. This famous 10 o f professional success was dubbed “Oscar” in 1931 11 a subsequent executive director of the academy, Margaret Herrick, who thought 12 resembled her uncle Oscar.The first Academy Awards were presented in 1929, 13 Paramount’s Wings(1928) taking the best-picture prize. Since then Oscars have been awarded to many film 14 . Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Ben-Hur(1959) with 11 awards. 15 the record for the most won by any one film. Animate Walt Disney has won the most Oscars, with 26. Actress Katharine Hepburn and director John Ford each hold four awards. Director Frank Capra and William Wyler, actress Ingrid Bergman, and actor Walter Brennan are triple award winners.1. a. yearly b. annualc. timelyd. continuing2. a. presented b. submittedc. givend. sent3. a. sorts b .kindsc. categoriesd. groups ,4. a. Actresses b. Namesc. Actorsd. Nominees5. a. colleagues b. supervisorsc. directorsd. examiners6. a. election b. ballotc. meetingd. conference7. a. in b. atc. ofd. with8. a. by b. ofc. ind. from9. a. Through b. Onc. Fromd. At10. a. mark b. signc. symbold. symptom11. a. with b. fromc. atd. by12. a. it b. hec. theyd. the man13. a. by b. inc. withd. of14. a. men b. personsc. peoplesd. personalities15. a. obtains b. holdsc. getsd. achieves得分二、Translate the following sentences: (30%)1.Frequently asked questions about Social Security’s future; how we can meet its long-term financing challenges.2.President’s Commission to Strengthen Social Security3.The country’s priorities for international policy over the next five to ten years are set out in a new strategy paper.4.A new document setting out how the Government will help to tackle the global challenge of HIV/AIDS has been launched today to mark World Aids Day.5.Don’t ignore debt problem says new campaign得分三．Answer the following question:What are about “The Inverted Pyramid” in reading American & British News Publications?答案部分：一、Reading ComprehensionPassage 1：1.d 2.d 3.b 4.d 5.b 6.cPassage 3：1.b 2.b 3.a 4.cPassage 2：1.a 2.a 3.a 4.bPassage 4：1.c 2.d 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.a 7.a 8.cCloze 5：1.b 2.a 3.c 4. d 5.a 6.b 7.c 8.b 9.d 10.c11.d 12.a 13.c 14.d 15.b二、Translate the following sentences:1.不断追问将来的社会保险问题，我们怎样才能迎接长时期的财经挑战。
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2. Asian families earn an average of $35,9000 per year, more than the average for white families. However, as the Asian family is larger, their per capita income is actually less than that of white people.
2. Of all the images broadcast from the Los Angeles riots, one in particular burned into the minds of AsianAmericans… to burn into /to burn into one’s mind
Questions on the article 1. What was the message Asian-Americans got from the attacks on Korean-Americans in the Los Angeles riots?
2. Why are Asian-Americans compare with white people in family income and per capita income?
common ground: common topic
15. What the Asian mosaic lacks is a larger sense of unity. mosaic: a group of various kinds of ethnic groups that are seen or considered as a whole.
东北师范大学智慧树知到“英语”《报刊选读》网课测试题答案卷3
东北师范大学智慧树知到“英语”《报刊选读》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共10题)1.____ is a distinct advantage if you want a career at what passes for the American establishment.A.gilt-edged diplomaB.A wealthy familyC.AbilityD.Alumni connection2.In Hamilton Country, where Westfield sits, the Hispanic population has increased () percent in 10 years.A.70B.31C.143D.583.Ecstasy, once a club drug for the lite, is suddenly flooding frat houses and high schools.()A.错误B.正确4.The proportion of women among full-time faculty members doubled between 1972 and 1997, to ____ percent.A.38B.36C.20D.425.cram school ()A.小学B.中学C.填鸭式教学6.According to most educators, () is not the virtues of homework.A.building good study habitsB.building time-management skillsC.reinforcing the day’s lessonsD.crying jags7.offset ____.e to an endB.struggleC.to compensate for sth8.About () Aboriginal and European parentage--were taken from their parents from 1910 until the 1970’s.A.10,000B.100,000C.1,000,000D.1,0009.apparatus ()anizationB.work hardzy10.An irritable person is someone of mild temper.()A.错误B.正确第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：C3.参考答案：B4.参考答案：B5.参考答案：C6.参考答案：D7.参考答案：C8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：A。
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英语报刊选读试题3 work Information Technology Company.2020YEAR英语报刊选读试题 3I. Translate the following items into Chinese. (2 points for each from 1 to 15; 5 points for 16 and 17 respectively; 40 points in total)1. as a tribute to a distinguished graduate2. three years in a row3. a double-digit cut in critical defense research programs4. political lobbying5. electoral college6. harmless entertainment7. have a real problem separating reality from fantasy8. capital punishment9. cram for an exam10. Higher Education Act11. a fellow stude nt of Fisher’s12. the give-and-take of the traditional classroom13. a standard brick-and-mortar university14．Predicting the future takes insight and dedication.15. worth a lot of money for a lot of people16. Don Wise wandered into the living room of his home in Leewood one evening last Semptember. His ten-year-old son, Mike, and a 12-year- old friend were sitting in front of a large-screen television set. They were playing a vedio game they had rented called 007.17. Ms. Stuart says her experience with online learing was wonderful but also served to challenge one of the false ideas about Internet study: the notion that it doesn’trequire as much commitment and discipline as conventional classroom courses. If anything, Stuart believes she works harder than most traditional on-site students. She says she can provide firsthand evidence that the idea that distance learning is easy is a misconception.II. Read the short passages and choose the best answer. (2 points for each; 20 points in total)(A)SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Howling "like a million ghosts", a hurricane with an eye bigger than the islands it threatened blew into the Caribbean on Tuesday with winds that peaked at 170 miles an hour (270 kilometers an hour).The hurricane, designated Luis, straddled the Lesser Antilles and the Leeward Islands and moved westward toward Puerto Rico, Dominica and Cuba.The full force of the storm, estimated at 700 miles wide, was expected to strike Puerto Rico on Wednesday.High seas a hundred miles away it killed a French tourist in Guadeloupe."I've been in hurricanes, but I've never been in anything this strong before," said Scott Stripling, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in San Juan.With confirmed wind gusts of up to 160 miles an hour and an eye 60 miles wide, the hurricane threatened even more devastation than the destructive hurricane named Hugo in 1989.As the hurricane bore down Tuesday on Barbuda, a tiny island of 1,400 people, winds of at least 146 miles an hour knocked out US wind measuring instruments on neighboring Antigua, 25 miles to the south. There was an unofficial report of gusts up to 175 miles an hour on Antigua."It's like a million ghosts howling outside," said Jackie Butler, who teaches in Davie, in south Florida. She got caught while vacationing in Barbuda with her husband and five children, including their 2-month-old daughter.Antigua government radio went off the air early Tuesday. Listeners switched to the Baptist station, Radio Lighthouse, which continued broadcasting warnings and news that some roofs had been blown off and many telephone lines downed.1. A storm with winds of up to 170 miles an hour the Caribbean.A. blew intoB. is expected to threatenC. moved westwards towards2. The hurricane, named could be more destructive than the one in 1989.A. LiusB. HugoC. Barbuda3. Winds knocked out .A. a French touristB. a US meteorologistC. US wind-measuring instruments4. Jackie Butler in Barbuda.A. got caught in the hurricaneB. was staying with her childrenC. teaches5. continued broadcasting warnings and news.A. The government radioB. The Baptist stationC. National Weather Service（B）CORTE, Corsica - A Corsican nationalist was shot dead and his wife was badly wounded here Thursday, bringing to three the number of pro-independence militants killed in less than 24 hours.Noel Sargentini, about 30 years old, was killed when two gunmen opened fire as he drove his car in this northern Corsican town. Both he and his wife, Dominique, were members of the Cuncolta Nziunalista, one of the two main nationalist movements campaigning for independence from France.The police said the Sargentinis were overtaken by another car that blocked the road. Two gunmen got out and fired through the couple's windshield.Mr. Sargentini died from bullets to the head and chest. His wife was hit by two bullets in the hip but was said to be out of danger.Ten people have been shot and killed this year, seven of them since July 13, in a growing feud between the Cuncolta and its rival, the Movement for Self-Determination. The two groups are off-shoots of the banned Corsican National Liberation Front.In the northern port of Bastia Wednesday evening, Pierre Albertini, 34, was killed in a gun battle in which he managed to wound one of his assailants fatally.Mr. Albertini, a member of the Movement for Self-Determination, was walking on a main street when three cars pulled up in front of him and the occupants began shooting. He fired back with his Uzi machine-pistol and wounded one of them, Pierre Duriani,24, before being hit in the heart. Mr. Duriani, a Cuncolta militant, died later in a hospital.6. shot dead on Thursday.A. A Corsican nationalist wasB. A Corsican couple wereC. Three Corsican nationalists were7. as he drove his car in a northern Corsican town.A. Two gunmen opened fire at Noel Sargentini's wifeB. Noel Sargentini was killedC. Two gunmen shot Noel Sargentini dead8. There is a growing feud between .A. the Cuncolta and the Corsican National Liberation FrontB. the Movement for self-Determination and Corsican National Liberation FrontC. the Cuncoita and the Movement for Self-Determination9. On Wednesday evening, a gun battle also killed .A. a manB. two menC. seven people10. began shooting at Albertini as he was walking on a main street.A. Three menB. The occupants in the three carsC. Three cars stopped and peopleIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.(4 points for each; 20 points in total)Lessons of Heart Disease, Learned and Ignored‘Time Is Muscle’At least half of all patients never call an ambulance. Instead, in the throes of a heart attack, they drive themselves to the emergency room or are driven there by a friend or family member. Or they take a taxi. Or they walk.Patients often say they were embarrassed by the thought of an ambulance arriving at their door.“Calling 911 seems like such a project,” Mr. Orr said. “I reserve it for car accidents and exploding appliances. I feel like if I can walk and talk and breathe I should just get here.”It is an understandable response, but one that can be fatal, cardiologists say.“If you come to the hospital unannounced or if you drive yourself there, (1) you’re burning time,” Dr. Antman said. “And time is muscle,” he added, meaning that (2) heart muscle is dying as the minutes tick away.There may be false alarms, Dr. Sopko said.“But it is better to be checked out and find out it’s not a problem than to have a problem and not have the therapy,” he said.Calling an ambulance promptly is only part of the issue, heart researchers say. There also is the question of how, or even whether, the patient gets either of two types of treatment to open the blocked arteries, known as reperfusion therapy.One is to open arteries with a clot-dissolving drug like TPA, for tissue plasminogen activator.“These have been breakthrough therapies,” said Dr. Joseph P. Ornato, a cardiologist and emergency medicine specialist who is medical director for the Cityof Richmond, Va. “But the hooker is that even the best of the clot buster drugs typically only open up 60 to 70 percent of blocked arteries — nowhere close to 100 percent.”The drugs also make patients vulnerable to bleeding, Dr. Ornato said.One in 200 patients bleeds into the brain, having a stroke from the treatment meant to save the heart.The other way is with (3) angioplasty, the procedure Mr. Orr got. Cardiologists say it is the preferred method under ideal circumstances.(4) Stents have recently been questioned for those who are just having symptoms like shortness of breath. In those cases, drugs often work as well as stents. But during a heart attack or in the early hours afterward, stents are the best way to open arteries and prevent damage. That, though, requires a cardiac catheterization laboratory, practiced doctors and staff on call 24 hours a day. The result is that few get this treatment.“We now are seeing really phenomenal results in experienced hands,” Dr. Ornato said. “We can open 95 to 96 percent of arteries, and bleeding in the brain is vi rtually unheard of. It’s a safer route if it is done by very experienced people and if it is done promptly. Those are big ifs.”The ifs were not a problem for Mr. Orr. His decision to go to Brigham and Women’s Hospital proved exactly right. But he did not know that when he chose the hospital — he chose it because (5) his doctor was affiliated with Brigham.1. “You are burning time” meansA you are wasting timeB you are using timeC you are flaming time2. “heart muscle is d ying as the minutes tick away” means except __ __.A. As time slip by, the heart muscle stop its working.B . As every minute pass by, the heart muscle becomes weaker.C. As time goes on, the heart muscle lose its function suddenly.3. Which of the following is False?A. The cardiologist is not in favor of the idea that patients drive themselves to the hospital.B. Patients feel it is a shame to call 9.11.C. Calling an ambulance promptly is the most important thing when the heart attacks.4. Which of the following is true according to the passageA. During a heart attack or in the early hours afterward, stents work as well as drugs.B. The preferred method under ideal circumstances is with angioplasty.C. Doctors are seeing really temporary results in experienced people.5. “ his doctor was affiliated with Brigham” means .A. His doctor was angry with Brigham.B. His doctor inferior to Brigham.C. His doctor has connection with BrighamIV. Read the following passage and then translate the underlined sentences. (4 points for each; 20 points in total)Lobbyists Out of Shadows into The SpotlightRecent years have seen an exploration in the number of advocates hired by corporations, labor unions, individuals and other special interests who want to influence actions of the White House, Congress and regulatory agencies Who are these people How do they earn their pay How effective are theyLobbying, a practice as old as the nation’s government, got its name from the cozy relationship struck up in lobbies of the Capitol and nearby hotels between members of Congress and those seeking favor.. In the early days, companies would often seal the vote of a politician by simply putting him on retainer.(1) Lobbyists quickly developed an unsavory reputation of being bagmen who conducted the people’s business around the poker table. Despite periodic scandals and demands for reform, Congress has been reluctant to tamper with laws guaranteeing the right of citizens to petition the government.(2)Lobbyists come in a variety of guises, but lawyers, trade-association representatives and public relations consultants dominates the field.(3)A number of lobbyists previously served in key government posts. The roster includes more than 300 former member of Congress, cabinet and White House officials and congressional aides.Lobby firms come in all sizes. For every large lobbying firm doing business out of a plushy downtown building, there are scores of tiny operations that often deal in specialized issues. Stanley Brand says of h is small outfits: “We can be a lot more efficient than the large firms, and some clients aren’t always interested in the large hitters.Lobbying is big money. A high-powered organization will charge an annual retainer of $ 200,000 or more. To put a premium on winning, some contracts include “success bonus” clauses. With millions or even billions of dollars on the line in bills before Congress, the stake run high.Lobbyists often are hired not so much to influence officials as to find out what is going on in Washington that could affect a client. Mounting a drive to get voters to work on members of Congress through letters, telephone calls and personal visits can have enormous impact.Lobbying is a two-way street. When they are not busy trying to sway the views of politicians, the lobbyists are engaged in raising campaign money for those same politicians. Lobbyists, like members of most professions, have their intramural quarrels..Where lobbyists used to avoid notoriety and preferred to work behind the scenes, many seek publicity as a useful tool. The Watergate era put a stop to all the underground games being played, so they came out of the closet. (4) Whether they work offstage or in the spotlight, lobbyists promise to continue exerting a powerful influenc e as long as there’s a Washington.（5）(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)附：参考答案I. Translate the following items into Chinese. (2 points for each from 1 to 15; 5 points for 16 and 17 respectively; 40 points in total)1. 作为对一位著名毕业生表达敬意的方式2. 连续三年3. 关键防卫研究项目上两位数的削减4. 政治游说5. 选举团6. 无害的娱乐7. 实在难以分清现实与幻想8. 死刑，极刑9. 突击学习备考10. 高等教育法11. 费舍尔的一个同学12. 传统课堂的师生交流13. 标准的现实学校14．预测未来需要洞察力和专注15. 对许多人来说，需要花很多钱16. 去年九月的一个傍晚唐怀斯走进自己在李武德的家里的客厅。
东北师范大学智慧树知到“英语”《报刊选读》网课测试题答案3
东北师范大学智慧树知到“英语”《报刊选读》网课测试题答案（图片大小可自由调整）第1卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.Women's constituency ____ is strong enough to tip the balance in election.A.in key suburbsB.in the citiesC.in the countrysideD.in the towns2.Which one do you think is more important during a Presidential Election after having read the three pieces of news? ____A.Financial supportB.Religion policyC.Both A and BD.unknown3.denomination ____.A.supremacyB.acknowledgmentC.an agent or a substitute4.Moriarty is a writer now.()A.错误B.正确5.Why do the American think that a Taliban-dominated government represents a preferable alternative? ()A.It is better than the faction-ridden coalition in all aspects.B.They think it seems bent on restoring a traditional society in Afghanistan, rather than exporting an Islamic revolution.C.They can completely end the Anarchy in Afghanistan.D.None of the above. 6.The attitude of the author revealed in the article named “Exploding Tourism Eroding Chines Riches” is ____.A.nostalgiaB.criticalC.pessimisticD.optimistic7.By 1997, a University of Michigan study found that the total of homework had climbed to ____ minutes.A.44B.60C.90D.1208.Richard Nixon thinks that the cooperation between the East and the West will be ____.A.possibleB.impossibleC.unknown9.Hikers don't like to walking a long way and climbing hills on foot.()A.错误B.正确10.prudent ____.A.careful, circumspectB.surprising or astoundingC.of two races11.An unprecedented chance for Gypsies is to be recognized as a nation, albeit one without a defined territory.()A.错误B.正确12.conceal ()A.to bring great interestsB.to help othersC.to hide, to keep from being seen13.erode ()A.be fall in troubleB.to destroy or wear sth away graduallyC.attack abruptly14.assessment ()A.estimationB.person who applies for jobmon15.alluring ()A.get rid ofB.attractive or desirableC.never give up第2卷一.综合考核(共15题)1.marital ()A.of or relating to marriageB.wife or husbandC.to save2.American schools increased homework loads to improve education after 1957 because of the Soviets’ Sputnik launch.()A.错误B.正确3.In a 2000 survey by the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute, fewer than ____ of college freshman rated magazine rankings “very important.”A.10%B.15%C.20%D.25%4.hack ()A.to cut roughly and violentlyB.desperateC.to instist, to state firmly5.Which city is NOT the finalist for 2008? ____A.ParisB.TorontoC.IstanbulD.Dublin6.What is the State Department’s attitudes towards the reports that the new authorities in Kabul announced their intention of inviting the former Afghan monarch, King Zahir Shah, back to Afghanistan? ()A.The State Department welcomed the reports.B.The State Department opposed the reports.C.The State Department held neutral position.D.Others7.Most of the crimes are not concerned with young people.()A.错误B.正确8.Los Angeless Cardinal ____ has required that all priests in the archdiocese be fluent in Spanish as well as English.A.Jorge RamosB.Roger MahonyC.Homero LunaD.David S.Powell9.By 1997, a University of Michigan study found that the total of homework had climbed to () minutes.A.44B.60C.90D.12010.Hug drug is good for peoples health.()A.错误B.正确ment ____.A.to express sorrow or regretB.rucksackplain continually12.appraisal ()A.rucksackB.the act or an instance of appraisingC.irregular swelling13.denomination ()A.supremacyB.acknowledgmentC.an agent or a substitute14.Who is the first Communist ruler of Afghanistan? ____A.DaviesB.RabbaniC.OmarD.Najibullah15.boost ()A.to encourage or improveB.to help othersC.bellicose第1卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：C3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：A5.参考答案：B6.参考答案：B7.参考答案：D8.参考答案：A9.参考答案：A10.参考答案：A11.参考答案：B12.参考答案：C13.参考答案：B14.参考答案：A 15.参考答案：B第2卷参考答案一.综合考核1.参考答案：A2.参考答案：B3.参考答案：A4.参考答案：A5.参考答案：D6.参考答案：A7.参考答案：A8.参考答案：B9.参考答案：D10.参考答案：A11.参考答案：A12.参考答案：B13.参考答案：A14.参考答案：D15.参考答案：A。
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英语报刊选读试题3I. Translate the following items into Chinese. (2 points for each from 1 to 15; 5 points for 16 and 17 respectively; 40 points in total)1. as a tribute to a distinguished graduate2. three years in a row3. a double-digit cut in critical defense research programs4. political lobbying5. electoral college6. harmless entertainment7. have a real problem separating reality from fantasy8. capital punishment9. cram for an exam10. Higher Education Act11. a fellow student of Fisher’s12. the give-and-take of the traditional classroom13. a standard brick-and-mortar university14．Predicting the future takes insight and dedication.15. worth a lot of money for a lot of people16. Don Wise wandered into the living room of his home in Leewood one evening last Semptember. His ten-year-old son, Mike, and a 12-year- old friend were sitting in front of a large-screen television set. They were playing a vedio game they had rented called 007.17. Ms. Stuart says her experience with online learing was wonderful but also served to challenge one of the false ideas about Internet study: the notion that it doesn’t require as much commitment and discipline as conventional classroom courses. If anything,Stuart believes she works harder than most traditional on-site students. She says she can provide firsthand evidence that the idea that distance learning is easy is a misconception.II. Read the short passages and choose the best answer. (2 points for each; 20 points in total)(A)SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Howling "like a million ghosts", a hurricane with an eye bigger than the islands it threatened blew into the Caribbean on Tuesday with winds that peaked at 170 miles an hour (270 kilometers an hour).The hurricane, designated Luis, straddled the Lesser Antilles and the Leeward Islands and moved westward toward Puerto Rico, Dominica and Cuba.The full force of the storm, estimated at 700 miles wide, was expected to strike Puerto Rico on Wednesday.High seas a hundred miles away it killed a French tourist in Guadeloupe."I've been in hurricanes, but I've never been in anything this strong before," said Scott Stripling, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in San Juan.With confirmed wind gusts of up to 160 miles an hour and an eye 60 miles wide, the hurricane threatened even more devastation than the destructive hurricane named Hugo in 1989.As the hurricane bore down Tuesday on Barbuda, a tiny island of 1,400 people, winds of at least 146 miles an hour knocked out US wind measuring instruments on neighboring Antigua, 25 miles to the south. There was an unofficial report of gusts up to 175 miles an hour on Antigua."It's like a million ghosts howling outside," said Jackie Butler, who teaches inDavie, in south Florida. She got caught while vacationing in Barbuda with her husband and five children, including their 2-month-old daughter.Antigua government radio went off the air early Tuesday. Listeners switched to the Baptist station, Radio Lighthouse, which continued broadcasting warnings and news that some roofs had been blown off and many telephone lines downed.1. A storm with winds of up to 170 miles an hour the Caribbean.A. blew intoB. is expected to threatenC. moved westwards towards2. The hurricane, named could be more destructive than the one in 1989.A. LiusB. HugoC. Barbuda3. Winds knocked out .A. a French touristB. a US meteorologistC. US wind-measuring instruments4. Jackie Butler in Barbuda.A. got caught in the hurricaneB. was staying with her childrenC. teaches5. continued broadcasting warnings and news.A. The government radioB. The Baptist stationC. National Weather Service（B）CORTE, Corsica - A Corsican nationalist was shot dead and his wife was badly wounded here Thursday, bringing to three the number of pro-independence militants killed in less than 24 hours.Noel Sargentini, about 30 years old, was killed when two gunmen opened fire as he drove his car in this northern Corsican town. Both he and his wife, Dominique, were members of the Cuncolta Nziunalista, one of the two main nationalist movements campaigning for independence from France.The police said the Sargentinis were overtaken by another car that blocked the road. Two gunmen got out and fired through the couple's windshield.Mr. Sargentini died from bullets to the head and chest. His wife was hit by two bullets in the hip but was said to be out of danger.Ten people have been shot and killed this year, seven of them since July 13, in a growing feud between the Cuncolta and its rival, the Movement for Self-Determination. The two groups are off-shoots of the banned Corsican National Liberation Front.In the northern port of Bastia Wednesday evening, Pierre Albertini, 34, was killed in a gun battle in which he managed to wound one of his assailants fatally.Mr. Albertini, a member of the Movement for Self-Determination, was walking on a main street when three cars pulled up in front of him and the occupants began shooting. He fired back with his Uzi machine-pistol and wounded one of them, Pierre Duriani,24, before being hit in the heart. Mr. Duriani, a Cuncolta militant, died later in a hospital.6. shot dead on Thursday.A. A Corsican nationalist wasB. A Corsican couple wereC. Three Corsican nationalists were7. as he drove his car in a northern Corsican town.A. Two gunmen opened fire at Noel Sargentini's wifeB. Noel Sargentini was killedC. Two gunmen shot Noel Sargentini dead8. There is a growing feud between .A. the Cuncolta and the Corsican National Liberation FrontB. the Movement for self-Determination and Corsican National Liberation FrontC. the Cuncoita and the Movement for Self-Determination9. On Wednesday evening, a gun battle also killed .A. a manB. two menC. seven people10. began shooting at Albertini as he was walking on a main street.A. Three menB. The occupants in the three carsC. Three cars stopped and peopleIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.(4 points for each; 20 points in total)Lessons of Heart Disease, Learned and Ignored‘Time Is Muscle’At least half of all patients never call an ambulance. Instead, in the throes of a heart attack, they drive themselves to the emergency room or are driven there by a friend or family member. Or they take a taxi. Or they walk.Patients often say they were embarrassed by the thought of an ambulance arriving at their door.“Calling 911 seems like such a project,” Mr. Orr said. “I reserve it for car accidents and exploding appliances. I feel like if I can walk and talk and breathe I should just get here.”It is an understandable response, but one that can be fatal, cardiologists say.“If you come to the hospital unannounced or if you drive yourself there, (1) you’re burning time,” Dr. Antman said. “And time is muscle,” he added, meaning that (2) heart muscle is dying as the minutes tick away.There may be false alarms, Dr. Sopko said.“But it is better to be checked out and find out it’s not a problem than to have a problem and not have the therapy,” he said.Calling an ambulance promptly is only part of the issue, heart researchers say. There also is the question of how, or even whether, the patient gets either of two types of treatment to open the blocked arteries, known as reperfusion therapy.One is to open arteries with a clot-dissolving drug like TPA, for tissue plasminogen activator.“These have been breakthrough therapies,” said Dr. Joseph P. Ornato, a cardiologist and emergency medicine specialist who is medical director for the City of Richmond, Va. “But the hooker is that even the best of the clot buster drugs typically only open up 60 to 70 percent of blocked arteries —nowhere close to 100 percent.”The drugs also make patients vulnerable to bleeding, Dr. Ornato said.One in 200 patients bleeds into the brain, having a stroke from the treatment meant to save the heart.The other way is with (3) angioplasty, the procedure Mr. Orr got. Cardiologists say it is the preferred method under ideal circumstances.(4) Stents have recently been questioned for those who are just having symptoms like shortness of breath. In those cases, drugs often work as well as stents. But during a heart attack or in the early hours afterward, stents are the best way to open arteries and prevent damage. That, though, requires a cardiac catheterization laboratory, practiced doctors and staff on call 24 hours a day. The result is that few get this treatment.“We now are seeing really phenomenal results in experienced hands,” Dr. Ornato said. “We can open 95 to 96 percent of arteries, and bleeding in the brain is virtually unheard of. It’s a safer route if it is done by very experienced people and if it is done promptly. Those are big ifs.”The ifs were not a problem for Mr. Orr. His decision to go to Brigham and Women’s Hospital proved exactly right. But he did not know that when he chose the hospital —he chose it because (5) his doctor was affiliated with Brigham.1. “You are burning time” meansA you are wasting timeB you are using timeC you are flaming time2. “heart muscle is dying as the minutes tick away” means except __ __.A. As time slip by, the heart muscle stop its working.B . As every minute pass by, the heart muscle becomes weaker.C. As time goes on, the heart muscle lose its function suddenly.3. Which of the following is FalseA. The cardiologist is not in favor of the idea that patients drive themselves to the hospital.B. Patients feel it is a shame to call .C. Calling an ambulance promptly is the most important thing when the heart attacks.4. Which of the following is true according to the passageA. During a heart attack or in the early hours afterward, stents work as well as drugs.B. The preferred method under ideal circumstances is with angioplasty.C. Doctors are seeing really temporary results in experienced people.5. “ his doctor was affiliated with Brigham” means .A. His doctor was angry with Brigham.B. His doctor inferior to Brigham.C. His doctor has connection with BrighamIV. Read the following passage and then translate the underlined sentences. (4 points for each; 20 points in total)Lobbyists Out of Shadows into The SpotlightRecent years have seen an exploration in the number of advocates hired by corporations, labor unions, individuals and other special interests who want to influence actions of the White House, Congress and regulatory agencies Who are these people How do they earn their pay How effective are theyLobbying, a practice as old as the nation’s government, got its name from the cozyrelationship struck up in lobbies of the Capitol and nearby hotels between members of Congress and those seeking favor.. In the early days, companies would often seal the vote of a politician by simply putting him on retainer.(1)Lobbyists quickly developed an unsavory reputation of being bagmen who conducted the people’s business around the poker table. Despite periodic scandals and demands for reform, Congress has been reluctant to tamper with laws guaranteeing the right of citizens to petition the government.(2)Lobbyists come in a variety of guises, but lawyers, trade-association representatives and public relations consultants dominates the field.(3)A number of lobbyists previously served in key government posts. The roster includes more than 300 former member of Congress, cabinet and White House officials and congressional aides.Lobby firms come in all sizes. For every large lobbying firm doing business out of a plushy downtown building, there are scores of tiny operations that often deal in specialized issues. Stanley Brand says of his small outfits: “We can be a lot more efficient than the large firms, and some clients aren’t always interested in the large hitters.Lobbying is big money. A high-powered organization will charge an annual retainer of $ 200,000 or more. To put a premium on winning, some contracts include “success bonus” clauses. With millions or even billions of dollars on the line in bills before Congress, the stake run high.Lobbyists often are hired not so much to influence officials as to find out what is going on in Washington that could affect a client. Mounting a drive to get voters to work on members of Congress through letters, telephone calls and personal visits can have enormous impact.Lobbying is a two-way street. When they are not busy trying to sway the views of politicians, the lobbyists are engaged in raising campaign money for those same politicians. Lobbyists, like members of most professions, have their intramural quarrels..Where lobbyists used to avoid notoriety and preferred to work behind the scenes,many seek publicity as a useful tool. The Watergate era put a stop to all the underground games being played, so they came out of the closet. (4) Whether they work offstage or in the spotlight, lobbyists promise to continue exerting a powerful influence as long as there’s a Washington.（5）(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)附：参考答案I. Translate the following items into Chinese. (2 points for each from 1 to 15; 5 points for 16 and 17 respectively; 40 points in total)1. 作为对一位著名毕业生表达敬意的方式2. 连续三年3. 关键防卫研究项目上两位数的削减4. 政治游说5. 选举团6. 无害的娱乐7. 实在难以分清现实与幻想8. 死刑，极刑9. 突击学习备考10. 高等教育法11. 费舍尔的一个同学12. 传统课堂的师生交流13. 标准的现实学校14．预测未来需要洞察力和专注15. 对许多人来说，需要花很多钱16. 去年九月的一个傍晚唐怀斯走进自己在李武德的家里的客厅。