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B. One with some office experience. C. One having good computer knowledge. D. One trained in producing music programmes.
B
He was once referred to as the Picasso of poetry. Beloved by Chileans of all classes, he is one of the most widely read and respected poets in history. And this year is the 100th birthday of Pablo Nemda (1904-1973).
Born with the name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto, he was a tall, shy and lonely boy. He loved to read and started to write poetry when he was ten. The American poet Walt Whitman, whose framed picture Neruda later kept on his table, became a major influence on his work.
However, his father did not like the idea of having a poet for a son and tried to discourage him from writing. To cover up the publication of his first poem, he took the pen name Pablo Neruda.
In 1924 Neruda gained fame with his most widely read work “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair”. Yet his rich experience as a diplomat and exile (流犯) made him go beyond the theme of love. His work also reflected the political struggle of the left and development of South America. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
Neruda loved the sea which he saw as creative, destructive and forever moving. He found inspiration in the power and freedom of the waves and the seabirds on the coast. “I need the sea because it teaches me,” he wrote. “I move in the university of the waves.” He loved how the sea forever renewed itself, a renewal echoed (回响) in his work.
25. The underlined word “Picasso” can probably be replaced by “ “. A. most important person
B. famous person from Picasso D. poem fan
C. freedom fighter in Picasso
26. Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto took the pen name Pablo Neruda because . A. literary greats usually used the pen name B. his father encouraged him to use the name
C. he wanted to prevent his father knowing the publication D. he was greatly influenced by other poets
27. Which of the following is not the theme of his works?
A. Love.
B. Political struggle.
D. Development of South America.
C. Social reform.
28. The last paragraph mainly tells us . A. the sea gave Neruda vast writing inspiration B. the beautiful scenery along the Chile coast C. Neruda’s poems were widely read overseas D. Neruda loved to write his poems near the sea
C
Argentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place. Around 1870, it was experiencing an economic boom (繁荣), and the capital, Buenos Aires, attracted many people. Farmers, as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy, came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs. These jobs didn’t pay well, and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city. As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city, the dance known as the tango (探戈舞) came into being.
At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes. It was danced in the bars and streets. At that time there were many fewer women than men, so if a man didn’t want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women. Gradually, the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable.
In Europe at this time, strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. This interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris. Every kind of dance from ballet (芭蕾舞) to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe, they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance, saying it was a little too shocking, the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.
The popularity of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world. Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War I brought the tango to North America. Il reached Japan in 1926, and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy (大使馆) in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador, and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.
29. The origin of the tango is associated with . A. the capital of Argentina B. a Spanish city C. American soldiers D. belly dancers
30. Which of the following is true about the tango? A. A dancer in Seoul became the Argentinean ambassador. B. People of the upper classes loved the tango most. C. It was often danced by two males in the beginning. D. It was created by foreigners from Spain and Italy. 31. Before World War I, the tango spread to . A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. France
D. America
32. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Modem Tango Boom B. The History of the Tango C. How to Promote the Tango D. How to Dance the Tango
D
Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”.
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.
Many people say “yes” to those kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.
Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists. “Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriel Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.’’
The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say “no”.
In fact, rejecting a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.
But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.
Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I’ll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him, then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”
Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One needs to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”
When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.
33. According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other person’s request? A. Just say you can’t help him. B. Say sorry to him. C. Refuse him clearly.
D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.
34. According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted? A. Say yes to him.
B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance. C. Just go away. D. Say no to him.
35. What is the best title of the passage? A. You Need Courage to Say “No” B. “Yes” More than “No”
C. Nobody Has the Right to Say “No” D. It's Difficult to Say “No”
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