I.Translate the following passages into Chinese. 1)The night was soft and warm as I lay gazing at the ceiling.The whole house was quiet, except for the occasional coughing from my own congested throat.I lay on the sofa exaggerating my illness as children are likely to do.Tomorrow I would probably be dead. Mama said it would go away,but she could be wrong,couldn't she? 2)Sam took his long days as a matter of course.Like most men of his age and modest background,he regarded work as the normal human fate.He didn't resent taking pains to assure the financial security of his family because he was convinced that anything of value has to be earned.Surely,it never occurred to Sam to wonder whether this security was costing him too much freedom and personal happiness.For one thing,he didn't consider himself unhappy or unfairly burdened.He was just a man doing his duty. 3)Proctors,too,can make use of modern electronic devices for detection.Not only do they keep the class under close watch with highpowered binoculars,through a one-way window,but they communicate by walkie-talkie whenever they spot anything out of line. 4).A young thief who spends time in jail receives there a thorough education in crime from his fellow prisoners.Willingly or not,he has to associate with tough criminals who will drag him into more serious offenses,more prison terms-a life of repeated wrongdoing that will leave a trail of victims and cost the community a great deal of money;for it is very expensive to put a man on trial and keep him in jail. 5)Presently you will see a paper,a quite important paper for which several men and women have risked their lives,come to me in the next-to-last step of its journey into official hands.Some day soon that paper may well affect the course of history. Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Unit One Passage One 1)A garage sale is usually held when an American family wants to get rid of its junk. 2)Young people don't like to buy second-hand goods. Unit One Passage Two 3)Paul first saw the face of the man wanted by the police inside a car passing by. 4)The man went into the garden-room to see if it was his old family house. Unit Four Passage Ten 5)Nixon's grandfather gave him special treatment and so he learned lasting values from her. Young Richard Nixon was not quick-moving but hard-working Unit Seven Passage 19.Sam and His Store 7)George divorced because he no longer loved his wife. 8)Sam and George both worked hard,but they had different opinion about it. Unit Seven Passage 21.One Million Dollars 9)Nick is a clever and determined young man. 10)Elizabeth loves Nick because Nick's philosophy of life abstracts her 11)Mr.Parkinson asks Nick to get one million dollars in one year because he wants to test Nick's ability. 12)Mr.Parkinson should be responsible for his daughter's death. Unit Eight Passage 23.The Honor Code 13)"the Honor Code"and"Morse Code"has the same function. 14)If a student becomes a regular cheat at school,that student will finally pay for such behavior
I.Translate the following passages into Chinese. 1) The night was soft and warm as I lay gazing at the ceiling. The whole house was quiet, except for the occasional coughing from my own congested throat. I lay on the sofa exaggerating my illness as children are likely to do. Tomorrow I would probably be dead. Mama said it would go away, but she could be wrong, couldn’t she? 2) Sam took his long days as a matter of course. Like most men of his age and modest background, he regarded work as the normal human fate. He didn’t resent taking pains to assure the financial security of his family because he was convinced that anything of value has to be earned. Surely, it never occurred to Sam to wonder whether this security was costing him too much freedom and personal happiness. For one thing, he didn’t consider himself unhappy or unfairly burdened. He was just a man doing his duty. 3)Proctors, too, can make use of modern electronic devices for detection. Not only do they keep the class under close watch with highpowered binoculars, through a one-way window, but they communicate by walkie-talkie whenever they spot anything out of line. 4).A young thief who spends time in jail receives there a thorough education in crime from his fellow prisoners. Willingly or not, he has to associate with tough criminals who will drag him into more serious offenses, more prison terms－a life of repeated wrongdoing that will leave a trail of victims and cost the community a great deal of money; for it is very expensive to put a man on trial and keep him in jail. 5) Presently you will see a paper, a quite important paper for which several men and women have risked their lives, come to me in the next-to-last step of its journey into official hands. Some day soon that paper may well affect the course of history. Decide whether each of the following statementsis true or false. Unit One Passage One 1) A garage sale is usually held when an American family wants to get rid of its junk. 2) Young people don’t like to buy second-hand goods. Unit One Passage Two 3) Paul first saw the face of the man wanted by the police inside a car passing by. 4) The man went into the garden-room to see if it was his old family house. Unit Four Passage Ten 5) Nixon’s grandfather gave him special treatment and so he learned lasting values from her. Young Richard Nixon was not quick-moving but hard-working Unit Seven Passage 19. Sam and His Store 7) George divorced because he no longer loved his wife. 8)Sam and George both worked hard, but they had different opinion about it. Unit Seven Passage 21. One Million Dollars 9)Nick is a clever and determined young man. 10)Elizabeth loves Nick because Nick’s philosophy of life abstracts her. 11)Mr. Parkinson asks Nick to get one million dollars in one year because he wants to test Nick’s ability. 12)Mr. Parkinson should be responsible for his daughter’s death. Unit Eight Passage 23. The Honor Code 13)“the Honor Code” and “Morse Code” has the same function. 14) If a student becomes a regular cheat at school, that student will finally pay for such behavior
15)Professors learned more techniques to copy when they studied in graduate school. 16)The Honor Code is the greatest help in preventing students from cheating on tests. Unit Eight Passage 24.A Double-Dyed Deceiver 17)Kid is a double-dyed deceiver. 18)Consul Thacker had planned the plot for a long time. 19)Consul Thacker didn't believe Kid at first when hearing Kid's story 20)From passage we can infer that the young man Kid shot at the gambling must have been the old couple's son. III.Reading Comprehension:Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: Passage 1.A Versatile Beverage What beverage is so common that it is almost always taken for granted,yet so special that some cultures worship it for its mystical properties?It is coffee,one of the most popular drinks in the world.Perhaps it is misleading to describe coffee as a single beverage,when in actually it can be many beverages. A Turkish traveler to the United States,or an American traveler in Italy,may be confused by the liquid which is served upon request for coffee.American and British coffees are probably the weakest variations,while coffee enjoyed in the Middle East is an extremely potent decoction,almost thick enough to be consumed with a spoon. Although coffee salespeople would have the public believe that the type of bean utilized is a critical element in making good coffee,in fact almost all coffee is derived from the seeds(called beans")of the coffee arabica plant,native to Africa. More related are the methods of roasting the beans and the methods of preparing the coffee beverage.The longer the beans are roasted,the more intense the flavor becomes. There is enormous variety in the methods of preparing coffee,and also in the equipment developed not only for preparation but also for serving coffee.For example,while the comparatively weak American drink may be made in an electric coffee pot and served in large cups. Yugoslavian coffee is boiled along with sugar and water in little brass pots and served in small round-bottomed cups. Some cultures assume that coffee is to be served with sugar or with hot milk already added in;some allow for the addition of these or cream according to personal preference.Still others prohibit the addition of milk,but insist on the inclusion of sugar. While coffee is regarded as a delicious drink the world over,some cultures endow it with much greater significance. In Revolutionary War times,the American colonists turned to drinking coffee as a patriotic gesture after dumping their favorite beverage,tea,into Boston Harbor to protest taxation of tea by the King of England. Wherever and however it is drunk,and for whatever reasons,there is no doubt that coffee will remain popular. 1.The least important factor in making good coffee is the A.type of bean B.method of roasting C.method of preparation
15)Professors learned more techniques to copy when they studied in graduate school. 16) The Honor Code is the greatest help in preventing students from cheating on tests. Unit Eight Passage 24. A Double-Dyed Deceiver 17) Kid is a double-dyed deceiver. 18) Consul Thacker had planned the plot for a long time. 19) Consul Thacker didn’t believe Kid at first when hearing Kid’s story. 20)From passage we can infer that the young man Kid shot at the gambling must have been the old couple’s son. III. Reading Comprehension:Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: Passage 1. A Versatile Beverage What beverage is so common that it is almost always taken for granted, yet so special that some cultures worship it for its mystical properties? It is coffee, one of the most popular drinks in the world. Perhaps it is misleading to describe coffee as a single beverage, when in actually it can be many beverages. A Turkish traveler to the United States, or an American traveler in Italy, may be confused by the liquid which is served upon request for coffee. American and British coffees are probably the weakest variations, while coffee enjoyed in the Middle East is an extremely potent decoction, almost thick enough to be consumed with a spoon. Although coffee salespeople would have the public believe that the type of bean utilized is a critical element in making good coffee, in fact almost all coffee is derived from the seeds ( called “ beans” ) of the coffee arabica plant, native to Africa. More related are the methods of roasting the beans and the methods of preparing the coffee beverage. The longer the beans are roasted, the more intense the flavor becomes. There is enormous variety in the methods of preparing coffee, and also in the equipment developed not only for preparation but also for serving coffee. For example, while the comparatively weak American drink may be made in an electric coffee pot and served in large cups. Yugoslavian coffee is boiled along with sugar and water in little brass pots and served in small round-bottomed cups. Some cultures assume that coffee is to be served with sugar or with hot milk already added in; some allow for the addition of these or cream according to personal preference. Still others prohibit the addition of milk, but insist on the inclusion of sugar. While coffee is regarded as a delicious drink the world over, some cultures endow it with much greater significance. In Revolutionary War times, the American colonists turned to drinking coffee as a patriotic gesture after dumping their favorite beverage, tea, into Boston Harbor to protest taxation of tea by the King of England. Wherever and however it is drunk, and for whatever reasons, there is no doubt that coffee will remain popular. 1. The least important factor in making good coffee is the_____. A. type of bean B. method of roasting C. method of preparation
D.method of boiling 2.The flavor of coffee is determined by A.the period of time that the beans are roasted B.the kind of beans utilized C.the way it is served D.the why people think 3.In Yugoslavia,sugar is added to coffee A.during cooking B.just before serving C.only in the morning D.with milk 4.Colonists drank coffee because A.they lost all their tea in a shipping accident B.it's their favorite beverage C.it tastes much better than tea D.it symbolized their protest against the British government 5.Yugoslavians use tiny coffee cups because. A.they are a poor country,and can't afford much coffee B.it is more fashionable C.their coffee is too strong to drink in large quantity D.they have no electric coffee pot Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: Passage 2. Flags of the United States The basic flag of the United States is one of the world's oldest national flags.Only the basic flags of Austria,Denmark,Great Britain,the Netherlands,Sweden,and Switzerland are older. During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States,the flags of various European nations were flown over the land,as symbols of possession.Later,in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods,flags representing famous persons, places,and events were flown in the American Colonies. The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14, 1777.It consisted of 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue,representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795,to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union,Vermont and Kentucky. By 1817,there were 20 states in the Union,and it became apparent that adding one stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag.As a result, Congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star.In 1912 President William H.Taft made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars.He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each.Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to the flag-maker's fancy. The evolution of the Stars and Stripes reflects the growth of the United States After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959,the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation. There are many government flags flown in the
D. method of boiling 2. The flavor of coffee is determined by__________. A. the period of time that the beans are roasted B. the kind of beans utilized C. the way it is served D. the why people think 3. In Yugoslavia , sugar is added to coffee_______. A. during cooking B. just before serving C. only in the morning D. with milk 4. Colonists drank coffee because_________. A. they lost all their tea in a shipping accident B. it’s their favorite beverage C. it tastes much better than tea D. it symbolized their protest against the British government 5. Yugoslavians use tiny coffee cups because__________. A. they are a poor country, and can’t afford much coffee B. it is more fashionable C. their coffee is too strong to drink in large quantity D. they have no electric coffee pot Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: Passage 2. Flags of the United States The basic flag of the United States is one of the world’s oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland are older. During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of possession. Later, in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American Colonies. The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14, 1777. It consisted of 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795, to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union, Vermont and Kentucky. By 1817, there were 20 states in the Union, and it became apparent that adding one stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag. As a result, Congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star. In 1912 President William H. Taft made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars. He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each. Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to the flag-maker’s fancy. The evolution of the Stars and Stripes reflects the growth of the United States. After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959, the flag was officially changed for the 26th time since its creation. There are many government flags flown in the
United States in addition to the national flag.Among them are the president's and vice-president's flags and those of the federal department and some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag.The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling. 6.The basic flag of the United State is A.the oldest national flag in the world B.one of the world's oldest flags C.the most beautiful flag in the West D.as old as the basic flags of some European nations 7.Before the War of Independence the flags of various European nations flown over the land were symbol of A.self-rule B.occupation C.peace and friendship D.independence 8.The first official flag of the United States was adopted A.before the Independence War B.right after the Independence War C.when independence was declared in 1776 D.during the War of Independence which ended in 1783 9.The 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars represent A.13 independence states B.B.the colonies that declared independence in 1776 C.the U.S.Congress D.13 famous figures in the American colonies 10.Which of the following is true? A.All federal departments and agencies have flags of their own. B.The newly-admitted state of Hawaii does not have an official flag. C.No other flags than the national flag and the president's flag are flown in the United States. D.The United States has a number of government flags. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Passage 3. Push-button English Very soon a computer will be able to teach you English.It will also be able to translate any language for you too.It's just one more incredible of the development of microprocessors---those tiny parts of a computer commonly known as"silicon chips".So give up going to classes,stop buying more textbooks and relax.In a couple of years you won't need the international language of English. Already Texas Instruments in the United States is developing an electronic translation machine.Imagine a Spanish secretary,for example,who wants to type a letter from the boss to a businessman in Sweden.All he or she will have to do is this: first type the letter in Spanish. The letter will appear on a television screen.After a few seconds the translated letter will appear on anther television screen in Stockholm in perfect Swedish.And
United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the president’s and vice-president’s flags and those of the federal department and some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling. 6. The basic flag of the United State is________. A. the oldest national flag in the world B. one of the world’s oldest flags C. the most beautiful flag in the West D. as old as the basic flags of some European nations 7. Before the War of Independence the flags of various European nations flown over the land were symbol of______________. A. self-rule B. occupation C. peace and friendship D. independence 8. The first official flag of the United States was adopted __________. A. before the Independence War B. right after the Independence War C. when independence was declared in 1776 D. during the War of Independence which ended in 1783 9. The 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars represent __________. A. 13 independence states B. B. the colonies that declared independence in 1776 C. the U.S. Congress D. 13 famous figures in the American colonies 10. Which of the following is true? A. All federal departments and agencies have flags of their own. B. The newly-admitted state of Hawaii does not have an official flag. C. No other flags than the national flag and the president’s flag are flown in the United States. D. The United States has a number of government flags. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: Passage 3. Push-button English Very soon a computer will be able to teach you English. It will also be able to translate any language for you too. It’s just one more incredible of the development of microprocessors---those tiny parts of a computer commonly known as “silicon chips”. So give up going to classes, stop buying more textbooks and relax. In a couple of years you won’t need the international language of English. Already Texas Instruments in the United States is developing an electronic translation machine. Imagine a Spanish secretary, for example, who wants to type a letter from the boss to a businessman in Sweden. All he or she will have to do is this: first type the letter in Spanish. The letter will appear on a television screen. After a few seconds the translated letter will appear on anther television screen in Stockholm in perfect Swedish. And
that's not all.Soon a computer will be able to teach you English,if you really want to learn the language.You'll sit in front of a television screen and practise endless structures.The computer will tell you when you are correct and when you are wrong. It will even talk to you because the silicon chips can change electrical impulses into sounds.And clever programmers can predict the responses you,the learner,are likely to make. So think of it.You will be able to teach yourself at your own pace.You will waste very little time,and you can work at home.And if after all that,you still can't speak English you can always use the translating machine.In a few years,therefore,perhaps there will be no need for BBC Modern English,or BBC English by Radio programmes-no more textbooks or teachers of English.Instead of buying an exciting new textbook,the computer will ask you to replace it with microprocessor one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four.Fast,reliable and efficient language learning and translating facilities will be available to you.Think of that no more tears or embarrassing moments.One little problem is that a computer can't laugh yet---but the scientises are working on it.Happy learning! 11.Silicon chips are A.microprocessors B.the result of the development of microprocessors C.the computer itself D.parts of microprocessors 12.According to the writer,"you needn't the international language of English" because A.learning English will no longer be a difficult task B.textbook are no longer necessary C.it's better to buy a computer than to go to classes D.the computer will be able to translate any language for you 13.If a Spanish secretary wants to translate a letter,all he or she have to do is A.push a button and wait B.use any kind of typewriter to type the letter C.type it for the machine to do the translating D.type the letter and tell someone else to do the translation 14.You will if you use a computer to learn the language. A.waste much of your time B.speak better English C.need no translating machine D.do everything at your own pace 15.This passage is mainly about A.someone who learns English with the help of a computer B.the computer teaching the language C.fast,reliable and efficient language learning D.what language learning could be like when computerized Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: Passage 4. Smart Credit Cards
that’s not all. Soon a computer will be able to teach you English , if you really want to learn the language. You’ll sit in front of a television screen and practise endless structures. The computer will tell you when you are correct and when you are wrong. It will even talk to you because the silicon chips can change electrical impulses into sounds. And clever programmers can predict the responses you, the learner, are likely to make. So think of it. You will be able to teach yourself at your own pace. You will waste very little time, and you can work at home. And if after all that, you still can’t speak English you can always use the translating machine. In a few years, therefore, perhaps there will be no need for BBC Modern English, or BBC English by Radio programmes—no more textbooks or teachers of English. Instead of buying an exciting new textbook, the computer will ask you to replace it with microprocessor one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four. Fast, reliable and efficient language learning and translating facilities will be available to you. Think of that no more tears or embarrassing moments. One little problem is that a computer can’t laugh yet--- but the scientises are working on it. Happy learning! 11. Silicon chips are_______. A. microprocessors B. the result of the development of microprocessors C. the computer itself D. parts of microprocessors 12. According to the writer, “ you needn’t the international language of English ” because _______. A. learning English will no longer be a difficult task B. textbook are no longer necessary C. it’s better to buy a computer than to go to classes D. the computer will be able to translate any language for you 13. If a Spanish secretary wants to translate a letter, all he or she have to do is _______. A. push a button and wait B. use any kind of typewriter to type the letter C. type it for the machine to do the translating D. type the letter and tell someone else to do the translation 14. You will _____if you use a computer to learn the language. A. waste much of your time B. speak better English C. need no translating machine D. do everything at your own pace 15. This passage is mainly about_____. A. someone who learns English with the help of a computer B. the computer teaching the language C. fast, reliable and efficient language learning D. what language learning could be like when computerized Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage: Passage 4. Smart Credit Cards
Some commuters in Manchester,Britain,will soon be paying for goods and services with so called "smart"credit cards.Theses cards are more secure than traditional magnetic-stripe version and can be used to travel on buses,check bank accounts and do shopping. The Manchester project is one of the biggest smart card schemes in the world. Every time participants use the cards on a bus or train the fare is deducted from the value of the card.When they have no credit left,the cards can be recharged at a local shop. The idea of smart cards is not new.In the 1980s,many manufacturers predicted that they would replace banks magnetic-stripe cards and be in wide use by the 90s.However,they did not take off,mainly because they are expensive to manufacture.They cost around $5 each while magnetic cards cost only 40 pence. Now,however,they are popular,probably because of the increasing number of credit card frauds carried out with magnetic-stripe cards.Smarts cards are also more versatile.In France,they are already being used as telephone credit cards, toll-road payment cards and charge cards. A smart card looks just like a normal plastic card but it has silicon chip in it.It is possible for the same silicon chip to perform a number of different functions,so one plastic cars in your pocket could do a large number of different jobs.The card has much more memory space than a magnetic-stripe card so many more things can be recorded on it. There are two types of smart card.One is the contact cards,which is used in the same way as a magnetic-stripe card.Information is transferred by running the card through a slot in an electronic reader.In the slot,electronic probes make contact with the magnetic-stripe or silicon chip and read the information.The other type is the contactless smart card where the electronic reader communicates with the card by short-range radio waves.This makes the card quicker and more convenient to use because it does not have to leave your wallet.It is also more reliable as it is not susceptible to scratches or dirt.However,the biggest ad vantage that smart cards have over magnetic-stripe cards is that they are more secure. They are much more difficult to forge than conventional cards and they have to be made by specially trained manufacturers.In addition,they have a large number of extra security features on them and if a smart card gets lost or stolen a quick phone call to the distributor ensures that its individual serial number is made invalid and unreadable.This can be done more quickly than with a magnetic-stripe card. Manufacturers expect that,within the next ten years,a lot of us will carry a smart card that will see to many of our needs. 16.The Manchester project is A.one of the biggest smart card plans in the world B.one of the biggest smart card schemes in Britain C.the biggest smart card scheme in the world D.the biggest smart card scheme in the U.S.A 17 When no credit left,the cards A.has to be thrown out B.can be recharged only in bank
Some commuters in Manchester, Britain, will soon be paying for goods and services with so called “smart” credit cards. Theses cards are more secure than traditional magnetic-stripe version and can be used to travel on buses, check bank accounts and do shopping. The Manchester project is one of the biggest smart card schemes in the world. Every time participants use the cards on a bus or train the fare is deducted from the value of the card. When they have no credit left, the cards can be recharged at a local shop. The idea of smart cards is not new. In the 1980s, many manufacturers predicted that they would replace banks magnetic-stripe cards and be in wide use by the 90s. However, they did not take off, mainly because they are expensive to manufacture. They cost around $5 each while magnetic cards cost only 40 pence. Now, however, they are popular, probably because of the increasing number of credit card frauds carried out with magnetic-stripe cards. Smarts cards are also more versatile. In France, they are already being used as telephone credit cards, toll-road payment cards and charge cards. A smart card looks just like a normal plastic card but it has silicon chip in it. It is possible for the same silicon chip to perform a number of different functions , so one plastic cars in your pocket could do a large number of different jobs. The card has much more memory space than a magnetic-stripe card so many more things can be recorded on it. There are two types of smart card. One is the contact cards, which is used in the same way as a magnetic-stripe card. Information is transferred by running the card through a slot in an electronic reader. In the slot, electronic probes make contact with the magnetic-stripe or silicon chip and read the information. The other type is the contactless smart card where the electronic reader communicates with the card by short-range radio waves. This makes the card quicker and more convenient to use because it does not have to leave your wallet. It is also more reliable as it is not susceptible to scratches or dirt. However, the biggest advantage that smart cards have over magnetic-stripe cards is that they are more secure. They are much more difficult to forge than conventional cards and they have to be made by specially trained manufacturers. In addition, they have a large number of extra security features on them and if a smart card gets lost or stolen a quick phone call to the distributor ensures that its individual serial number is made invalid and unreadable. This can be done more quickly than with a magnetic-stripe card. Manufacturers expect that, within the next ten years, a lot of us will carry a smart card that will see to many of our needs. 16. The Manchester project is __________. A. one of the biggest smart card plans in the world B. one of the biggest smart card schemes in Britain C. the biggest smart card scheme in the world D. the biggest smart card scheme in the U.S.A 17 When no credit left, the cards__________. A. has to be thrown out B. can be recharged only in bank
C.can be recharged at a local shop D.can be used on 18.The idea of smart cards A.is new B.is put forward in the 1980s C.occurred in 1980 D.occurred in the 1980s 19.It can be inferred that smart cards are already being used more widely in than in any other country. A.Manchester B.Britain 20.Accord ing to paragraph 4,which of the follow is true? A.A plastic card can do a large number of different jobs. B.A silicon chip can perform a number of different functions. C.A magnetic-stripe card is a normal plastic card. D.A magnetic-stripe card has no memory space. Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: Passage 5. The Psychology of Money Are you a compulsive spender,or do you hold on to your money as long as possible?Are you a bargain hunter?Would you rather use charge accounts than pay cash?Your answers to these questions will reflect your personality.According to psychologists,our individual money habits not only show our beliefs and values,but can also stem from past problems. Experts in psychology believe that for many people,money is an important symbol of strength and influence.Husbands who complain about their wives spending habits may be afraid that they are losing power in their marriage.Wives, on the other hand,may waste huge amounts of money because they are angry at their husbands.In addition,many people consider money a symbol of love.They spend it on their family and friends to express love,or they buy themselves expensive presents because they need love. People can be addicted to different things---e.g.alcohol,drugs,certain foods, or even television.People who have such an addiction are compulsive.They have a very powerful psychological need that they feel they must satisfy.According to psychologists,many people are compulsive spenders;they feel that they must spend money.This compulsion,like most others,is irrational impossible to explain reasonably.For compulsive spenders who buy on credit,charge accounts are even more exciting than money.In other words,compulsive spenders feel that with credit,they can do anything.Their pleasure in spending enormous amounts is actually greater than the pleasure that they get from the things they buy. There is even a special psychology of bargain hunting.To save money,of course, most people look for sales,low prices,and discounts.Compulsive bargain hunters, however,often buy things that they don't need just because they are cheap.They want to believe that they are helping their budgets,but they are really playing an exciting game.When they can buy something for less than other people,they feel that they are winning
C. can be recharged at a local shop D. can be used on 18. The idea of smart cards__________. A. is new B. is put forward in the 1980s C. occurred in 1980 D. occurred in the 1980s 19. It can be inferred that smart cards are already being used more widely in _______than in any other country. A. Manchester B. Britain 20. According to paragraph 4, which of the follow is true? A. A plastic card can do a large number of different jobs. B. A silicon chip can perform a number of different functions. C. A magnetic-stripe card is a normal plastic card. D. A magnetic-stripe card has no memory space. Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage: Passage 5. The Psychology of Money Are you a compulsive spender, or do you hold on to your money as long as possible? Are you a bargain hunter? Would you rather use charge accounts than pay cash? Your answers to these questions will reflect your personality. According to psychologists, our individual money habits not only show our beliefs and values, but can also stem from past problems. Experts in psychology believe that for many people, money is an important symbol of strength and influence. Husbands who complain about their wives’ spending habits may be afraid that they are losing power in their marriage. Wives, on the other hand, may waste huge amounts of money because they are angry at their husbands. In addition, many people consider money a symbol of love. They spend it on their family and friends to express love, or they buy themselves expensive presents because they need love. People can be addicted to different things---e.g. alcohol, drugs, certain foods, or even television. People who have such an addiction are compulsive. They have a very powerful psychological need that they feel they must satisfy. According to psychologists, many people are compulsive spenders; they feel that they must spend money. This compulsion, like most others, is irrational impossible to explain reasonably. For compulsive spenders who buy on credit, charge accounts are even more exciting than money. In other words, compulsive spenders feel that with credit, they can do anything. Their pleasure in spending enormous amounts is actually greater than the pleasure that they get from the things they buy. There is even a special psychology of bargain hunting. To save money, of course, most people look for sales, low prices, and discounts. Compulsive bargain hunters, however, often buy things that they don’t need just because they are cheap. They want to believe that they are helping their budgets, but they are really playing an exciting game. When they can buy something for less than other people, they feel that they are winning
It is not only scientists,of course,who understand the psychology of spending habits,but also business people.Stores,companies,and advertisers use psychology to increase business:they consider people's needs for love,power,or influence,their basic values,their beliefs and opinions,and so on in their advertising and sales methods. Psychologists often use a method called"behavior therapy"to help individuals solve their personality problem.In the same way,they can help people who feel that they have problems with money:they give them"assignments."if a person buys something in every store that he enters,for instance,a therapist might teach him self-discipline in this way:on the first day of his therapy,he must go into a store, stay five minutes,and then leave.On the second day,he should stay for ten minutes and try something on.On the third day,he stays for fifteen minutes,asks the salesclerk a question,but does not buy anything.Soon he will learn that nothing bad will happen to him if he doesn't buy anything,and he can solve the problem of his compulsive buying. 21.According to psychologists,our individual money habits reflect our A.personalities B.religion C.family backgrounds D.social status 22.Experts in psychology don't believe that many people consider money a symbol of A.power B.influence C.love D.friendship 23.When we say,"She is addicted to buying."we mean A.she is a compulsive spender B.she is a rational spender C.she is a bargain hunter D.she is a generous spender 24.According to the passage,how do most people save money in shopping? A.They try to buy things at the sales. B.They try to buy things at low prices. C.They look for discount. D.All of the above. 25.What compulsive bargain hunters do is A.really benefiting their budgets B.in fact that they are playing an exciting game C.saving their money D.wasting their time Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage: passage 6. Getting Lost on Purpose I didn't know the city at all and what is more,I couldn't speak a word of the language.After having spent my first day sight-seeing in the town-center,I decided to lose my way deliberately on my second day,since I believed that this was
It is not only scientists, of course, who understand the psychology of spending habits, but also business people. Stores, companies, and advertisers use psychology to increase business: they consider people’s needs for love, power, or influence, their basic values, their beliefs and opinions, and so on in their advertising and sales methods. Psychologists often use a method called “ behavior therapy” to help individuals solve their personality problem. In the same way, they can help people who feel that they have problems with money: they give them “ assignments.” if a person buys something in every store that he enters, for instance, a therapist might teach him self-discipline in this way: on the first day of his therapy, he must go into a store, stay five minutes, and then leave. On the second day, he should stay for ten minutes and try something on. On the third day, he stays for fifteen minutes, asks the salesclerk a question, but does not buy anything. Soon he will learn that nothing bad will happen to him if he doesn’t buy anything, and he can solve the problem of his compulsive buying. 21. According to psychologists, our individual money habits reflect our_______. A. personalities B. religion C. family backgrounds D. social status 22. Experts in psychology don’t believe that many people consider money a symbol of_______. A. power B. influence C. love D. friendship 23. When we say, “ She is addicted to buying .” we mean_____. A. she is a compulsive spender B. she is a rational spender C. she is a bargain hunter D. she is a generous spender 24. According to the passage, how do most people save money in shopping? A. They try to buy things at the sales. B. They try to buy things at low prices. C. They look for discount. D. All of the above. 25. What compulsive bargain hunters do is_____. A. really benefiting their budgets B. in fact that they are playing an exciting game C. saving their money D. wasting their time Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage: passage 6. Getting Lost on Purpose I didn’t know the city at all and what is more, I couldn’t speak a word of the language. After having spent my first day sight-seeing in the town-center, I decided to lose my way deliberately on my second day, since I believed that this was
the surest way of getting to know my way around.I got on the first bus that passed and descended some thirty minutes later in what must have been a suburb. The first two hours passed pleasantly enough.I discovered mysterious little book-shops in back streets and finally arrived at a market-place where I stopped and had coffee in an open-air cafe.Then I decided to get back to my hotel for lunch. After walking about aimlessly for some time,I determined to ask the way.The trouble was that the only word I knew of the language was the name of the street in which I lived---and even that I pronounced badly. I stopped to ask a friendly-looking newspaper-seller.He smiled and handed me a paper.I shook my head and repeated the name of the street and he thrust the paper into my hands.Seeing that it would be impossible to argue about the matter,I gave him some money and went on my way.The next person I asked was an old lady who was buying vegetables.She was very hard of hearing and I repeated the word several times.When she finally heard me,she seemed to take offence and began shouting and shaking her walking-stick at me.I hurried away quickly and was relieved to see a policeman on a corner.He certainly would be able to help me.The policeman listened attentively to my question,smiled and gently took me by the arm.There was a distant look in his eyes as he pointed left and right and left again.He glanced at me for approval,and repeated the performance.I nodded politely and began walking in the direction he pointed.About an hour passed and I noticed that the houses were fewer and green fields were appearing on either side of me.I had come all the way into the country.The only thing left for me to do was to find the nearest railway-station. 26.The writer A.was a complete stranger in the city B.knew the city quite well C.had once visited the city D.had only a little knowledge about the city 27.The writer believes that if you want to know a strange city you should A.go everywhere on foot B.ask people the way C.get lost on purpose D.get on the first passing bus 28 The main cause of all the writer's troubles was that A.he followed the policeman's direction B.he couldn't speak the language C.he left the city centre D.he went around without a guidebook 29 The newspaper-seller A.understood what he said B.thought he would buy a newspaper C.showed him around the city D.told him how to get to the bus stop 30.Why did the writer leave the old woman in such a hurry? A.She did not understand what he said
the surest way of getting to know my way around. I got on the first bus that passed and descended some thirty minutes later in what must have been a suburb. The first two hours passed pleasantly enough. I discovered mysterious little book-shops in back streets and finally arrived at a market-place where I stopped and had coffee in an open-air cafe. Then I decided to get back to my hotel for lunch. After walking about aimlessly for some time, I determined to ask the way. The trouble was that the only word I knew of the language was the name of the street in which I lived --- and even that I pronounced badly. I stopped to ask a friendly-looking newspaper-seller. He smiled and handed me a paper. I shook my head and repeated the name of the street and he thrust the paper into my hands. Seeing that it would be impossible to argue about the matter, I gave him some money and went on my way. The next person I asked was an old lady who was buying vegetables. She was very hard of hearing and I repeated the word several times. When she finally heard me , she seemed to take offence and began shouting and shaking her walking-stick at me. I hurried away quickly and was relieved to see a policeman on a corner. He certainly would be able to help me. The policeman listened attentively to my question, smiled and gently took me by the arm. There was a distant look in his eyes as he pointed left and right and left again. He glanced at me for approval, and repeated the performance. I nodded politely and began walking in the direction he pointed. About an hour passed and I noticed that the houses were fewer and green fields were appearing on either side of me. I had come all the way into the country. The only thing left for me to do was to find the nearest railway-station. 26.The writer________. A. was a complete stranger in the city B. knew the city quite well C. had once visited the city D. had only a little knowledge about the city 27. The writer believes that if you want to know a strange city you should_________. A. go everywhere on foot B. ask people the way C. get lost on purpose D. get on the first passing bus 28 The main cause of all the writer’s troubles was that_____. A. he followed the policeman’s direction B. he couldn’t speak the language C. he left the city centre D. he went around without a guidebook 29 The newspaper-seller_________. A. understood what he said B. thought he would buy a newspaper C. showed him around the city D. told him how to get to the bus stop 30. Why did the writer leave the old woman in such a hurry? A. She did not understand what he said
B.She was getting angry with the writer. C.She was very hard of hearing. D.She had no idea where his hotel was
B. She was getting angry with the writer. C. She was very hard of hearing . D. She had no idea where his hotel was
