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adj. 间接的，迂回的，次要的，不坦率的，欺骗的
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Section B
Passage One
Carole is a teenage girl. She thinks she is a bit too fat, or rather too strong. But she doesn’t know how she became that way. Nowadays, people become interested in losing weight because being overweight can bring about many diseases. Carole has made up her mind to follow others’ example and plans to lose weight as well. Sometimes she feels so unhappy without knowing why. At these times, she often goes out to restaurants, bars and supermarkets for food. The things she likes to eat include bread, biscuits, and chocolates. Although she feels very full in her stomach, she can’t stop eating because of the enjoyment she gets. She is a little worried about her behavior and thinks that she might have an unknown disease or an unhealthy mind. With these questions, Carole went to see a doctor. The doctor doesn’t think she has a disease, but suggests that she need self-discipline. People often say "eat less and exercise more," but one needs discipline to follow this advice. Since Carole says she enjoys eating although she feels very full, the doctor thinks this might be because Carole wants to forget about finishing work or doing a complicated homework assignment. Her feeling of unhappiness could start from something deeper, such as problems with family members or friends. The doctor says that Carole needs to find something that can bring fun to her life. Perhaps she should give up the habit of eating too much, and do something else instead, such as talking to someone over the phone, playing a video game or drinking extra tea. These methods could help Carole change the habit of eating too much and become healthy again.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What does Carole normally do when she feels unhappy?
27. According to the doctor, which one of the following could be the TRUE reason why Carole eats too much when feeling unhappy?
28. Which of the following suggestions is NOT made by the doctor?
Passage Two
Today when a man steps on to the moon, or something new and important happens, the world learns about it immediately. What did the newspapers say about that first flight in 1903? Strangely enough, they said hardly anything about it at all. There were only a few reports about it in the papers. These reports said very little. Some of the things they said were not even correct. In 1904, the Wrights built a second machine. They called it Flyer No. 2. They invited some reporters to a field near Dayton to watch them fly, Unfortunately, there was some mechanical trouble with the plane and it did not fly at all that day. The reporters went away. They were disappointed and did not come back. The Wrights went on with their work. In 1905, they built an even better machine, Flyer No. 3. They were able to stay up in the air for half an hour and more in this machine. They were able to turn and climb in the air. Farmers, travelers on the roads around Dayton often saw them flying. But when these people told reporters about it, they refused to believe them.
The Wrights offered Flyer No. 3 to the United States Government. The Government was not interested. They seemed to think the Wrights wanted money in order to build an airplane. They did not understand the Wrights had already done this, and flown it as well. Experts were still saying that mechanical flight was impossible. At the end of 1905, the two brothers took their plane to pieces. The parts were put into a huge wooden case. It seemed nobody was interested.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What were the Wrights able to do in Flyer No. 3?
30. What did the newspaper say about the first flight in 1903?
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Passage Three
Nothing can buy a better night’s sleep. Although it sounds silly, it was the first thing that crossed my mind when I awoke. I truly appreciated my happy rest. It was like a gig from heaven. Interesting to think that Bill Gates, or any rich men you can mention, really couldn’t have had a more satisfying and grateful night of sleep--the best that money can’t buy.
That started me thinking of other pleasures that cost nothing or very little and that are often taken for granted, like a drink of cold water on a hot day when you’re really thirsty, or a warm relaxing bath when you’re extremely tired or mentally exhausted.
Remember your first real kiss-can you put a price tag on that? Or the companionship of a faithful and loving pet or the clean, fresh smell of mountain air? There’s an old song, "The Best Things in Life Are Free."
Did you ever eat a meal that not only filled your stomach and satisfied all your tastes, but refreshed your soul? Ever spend a winter’s evening in the company of good friends?
What could be better than listening to your favorite music or watching a good movie? Or sharing the beauty of a sunset with a loved one? These are quite delightful and delicate pleasures. I hope this doesn’t sound too ridiculous in today’s rough, loud world. I hope the new generation can appreciate some of these things.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. What can be inferred from this speech?
33. Which one of the following categories does the writer attach great importance to?
34. What does the speaker think of today’s world?
35. Which one of the following could be the most appropriate title of this speech?
Section C
A new book is sure to be discussed, and (36)debated, at colleges this fall. The book is called My Freshman Year." What a Professor Learned by Becoming a Student. The writer is Rebekah Nathan. That is not her real name. She is in her fifties. She is a professor of (37)anthropology at a university in the United States. Her name for it is "Any U".
The professor wanted to know why many of her students did not(38)complete their work or ask for help. She decided to do a (39)research project. She got the (40)approval of the university ethics (41)committee. Such groups consider moral and legal issues in studies.
In the spring of 2002, she (42)applied to her own university under the name "Rebekah Nathan" and was admitted. She lived in student housing. She took five classes during her first term and two in the second (43)semester. She did pretty well, although she got one C, a mark of average. She also played sports,
(44)In My Freshman Year, she does not identify any students by name, but she does discuss what they told her about their lives.
(45)Rebekah Nathan writes that students do not have enough time to be interested in their classes. They are busy with activities and jobs. They try to learn only as much as they have to. But she says they will read the material if it is directly linked to what is being discussed in class.
(46)The professor says her year as a student changed the way she teaches. She gives less reading now. She asks questions designed to get students to speak more. She offers help. And she says she is no longer offended if a student falls asleep.
| 重点单词 | 查看全部解释 | |||
| indirect | [.indi'rekt] | |||
| measured | ['meʒəd] | |||
| delightful | [di'laitfəl] | |||
| determined | [di'tə:mind] | |||
| technical | ['teknikəl] | |||
| complicated | ['kɔmplikeitid] | |||
| grateful | ['greitfəl] | 联想记忆 | ||
| temperature | ['tempritʃə(r)] | |||
| mechanical | [mi'kænikəl] | |||
| discipline | ['disiplin] | 联想记忆 |
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