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later. Indecision can __57__result in missed opportunities. Boss may notice __58__and give an important project to someone more eager. Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.
Not making a decision means you allow __59__to be made for you---choices that you yourself might not like. Increased stress can result.
There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions. Some people fear others’ opinions, and they worry that someone may be __60__by their decision. Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice. This prevents them from making any choice at all. Still others __61__ about finding the perfect choice. __62__,there’s no perfect choice. Every option has its pros and cons.
The good news is that with each decision you make, the __63__ does get easier. And best of all…You’ll soon learn to trust yourself and your__64__. 50. A. appealing B. inviting C. challenging 51.A. include 52. A. As for 53.A. acquired 54.A. life
B. exclude B. Regardless of B. required B. work
C. handle C. Instead of C. made C. entertainment C. add up to C. outlook C. furthermore C. willingness C. choices
C. favored C. figure C. By chance C. miscalculation
D. surprising D. risk D. But for D. inquired D. recreation
55.A. look forward to 56.A. convenience 57.A. besides 58.A. hesitation 59.A. opportunities 60.A. satisfied 61.A. ensure 62.A. In fact 63.A. shade
B. make up for B. attitude B. also B. perseverance B. freedoms B. disappointed B. relax B. As though B. combination
D. break away with D. consequences D. otherwise
D. personality D. opinions D. excited D .stress
D. Once again D. process
64.A. circumstances B. visions C. decisions D. confidences Section B
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A) Question Items New Middle Standing Veteran 1. Shows a sense of humor in class 2. Explains clearly 3. Teaches in a relaxed manner 4. Writes neatly on the blackboard 5. Lets pupils ask questions in class 6. Makes checks in notebooks 7. Speaks loudly and clearly 8. Treats all pupils equally 9. Cares about pupils’ opinions 10. Spends time with pupils between classes 42 33 30 9 18 22 45 43 47 25 56 58 46 43 30 30 85 58 43 10 70 68 65 56 47 43 54 42 17 6 65. As for Question Items ______, pupils’ evaluations can be said to rise at a steady rate as their
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teachers’ experience increases.
A. 1 and 4 B. 3 and 5 C. 6 and 8 D. 9 and 10
66. In contrast to the new teachers, the middle-standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a
remarkable improvement in their ability to _________. A. be fair to any pupil B. evaluate pupil’s progress
C. present materials clearly the veterans.
A. relaxed in class C. neat in appearance
D. understand and play with pupils
67. Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle – standing teachers as being more _________ than
B. interested in pupils’ ideas D. skillful at explaining
68. According to the table, which of the following is right?
A. In the new teachers’ classes, pupils seem to ask questions more freely.
B. Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them
between classes. C. The evaluation of the middle – standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven
items. D. Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks, their teaching is rated highly.
(B)
Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons. Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.
Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed ---the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.
Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected. The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy, fraud（欺诈）, and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.
The computer is like a double-edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deep into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the computer age.
69. The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car
because ________.
A. it is simple and practical B. it needs a lot of practice
C. it leads people to new life experiences
A. avoiding mistakes C. making money
D. it takes much time to master the skills
B. saving money
D. opening up opportunities
70. According to the passage, computers bring people the following benefits except ________.
71. According to the writer, the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ______.
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A. have sound knowledge of computer systems
B. tell people not to misuse computers
C. have strict rules over the use of computers D. make more investments in the technology
(C)
Reality television is a type of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted(无剧本的) dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors. It could be described as a form of artificial or ―heightened‖ documentary. Although the type has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000. Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats(格式).Two reality series — Survivor and American Idol — have been the top-rated series on American television for an entire season. Critics say that the term ―reality television‖ is somewhat improper and that such shows frequently portray an adapted and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in unusual locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated(操控) through editing and other post-production techniques.
Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations. For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an ordinary male dates a dozen women at the same time, travelling on extraordinary dates to different places. Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities(名人), outwardly in talent and performance programmes such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.
Some people say that the name ―reality television‖ is an inaccurate description for several styles of programme included. In competition-based programmes such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out. Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts. Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word ―reality‖ to describe his shows; he has said, ―I tell good stories. It really is not reality TV. It really is unscripted drama.‖
72. From the passage we can learn that Reality television ________.
A. came into being in the 21th century
B. tells real stories about ordinary people
C. is all about competition and conflicts D. is very popular among the audience 73. Reality TV attracted a large audience mainly because ________.
A. it enables men to date with different women B. it takes place in unusual or abnormal situations
C. it shows exceptional experience of average people D. it turns all participants into superstars
74. The word ―fabricated‖ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. actual B. impersonal C. isolated D. fictional 75. The author writes this article to ________.
A. analyze the present situation of reality television
B. compare reality television with other forms of TV programmes
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C. reveal some of the unknown features of reality television D. criticize reality television for deceiving the public
Section C.
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading that you do not need.
A. What is the field trip fee at the Marine Science Center? B. What should we prepare for the visit? C. Where do the students get dropped off? D. Why should I bring my class to the Marine Science Center? E. How many students can the Marine Science Center accommodate? F. When else is the bus needed during the school field trips? School Field Trip Questions and Answers 76. The Marine Science Center offers nearly four hours of an educational adventure. Observing rehabilitating Sea Turtles, lab experiments, taking our Exhibit Gallery challenge, and learning from educational beach activities are a unique and fun way to educate all ages about the fragile environment in Florida. 77. We require a 1 to 10 ratio of chaperones to students. All chaperones within that ratio are free. The fee is $3 per student and $6 per any extra adult chaperones. The fee includes a three and a half hour program with interactive activities for the students. Payment should be made upon the arrival to the Marine Science Center. Please make checks payable to: County of Volusia Marine Science Center. 78. This program can accommodate groups up to forty students. The students must be divided into groups of ten prior to arrival to the center. The students will be rotated throughout all of the activities provided.
The Marine Science Center is located 79. The Marine Science Center is located at 100 Lighthouse Drive in Ponce Inlet. If arriving by bus, please stop the bus on the north (right) side of Lighthouse Drive directly across from the Marine Science Center entrance sign. Students will be escorted up the main sidewalk to the front entrance of the Marine Science Center. If arriving by separate cars, please park in the main parking lot to the right on Lighthouse Drive. Take the boardwalk to the Marine Science Center. 80. - 8 -