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Cash ______, in fact, often means that the only way of ______ when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things ______ financially. There are obvious ______of living at home—personal laundry is usually ______ done along with the family wash; meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to ______. And there is ______ the responsibility for paying bills, rates, etc.
On the other hand, ______ depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may love your family—______do you like them? Are you prepared to be ______ when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot strike a(n) ______, and that you finally have the money to leave, how do you ______ finding somewhere else to live?
If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are ______well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always ______. If you are going to work in a ______ area, again there are the papers—and the accommodation agencies, ______ these should be approached with ______. Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the ______ of the first week’s rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you.
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小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:C
小题5:A
小题6:D
小题7:C
小题8:C
小题9:A
小题10:B
小题11:A
小题12:D
小题13:D
小题14:B
小题15:D
小题16:B
小题17:D
小题18:A
小题19:B
小题20:B
解析
试题分析：文章介绍学生或新的“打工仔”，在现金和位置的不足的情况下，往往选择和家人住在一起，这时就要考虑如何和家人相处，
小题1:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。文章说到，受性格的影响，每个人都有自己“……的家”，四个选项中，A项“理想的”，表示想象中完美的形象，符合题意。B项“完美无瑕的”，指的是对事物的评价；C项“想象的、虚构的”，与上文in mind意思重复了，不适合；D项“满意的”，是对结果的评价，也不符合上文in mind的说法。选A
小题2:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。对学生或刚上班的人来说，要想拥有一个理想的家，必定会受到资金和地点的限制，因此D项“限制，局限性”为正确选项。A项demerits和C项insufficiencies不能与location搭配，B项“弱点”，一般指人不指物。选D
小题3:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。A. cut切断，B. short短缺C. lacking缺少，D. drain喝光，喝干，使（精力、金钱等）耗尽，从后面的句子：the only way of ___39 ___ when you leave school is to stay at home for a while until things ___40 ___ financially.可知是缺钱，选C
小题4:固定搭配题。“缺钱就意味着，毕业后暂住家里，才是……的唯一办法”， A. getting with着手，开始，B. getting along with相处，C.getting by“设法过下去”D. getting back拿回，选C
小题5:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。缺钱时就先住在家里，“直到经济状况……”，显然此处要表达的是“经济情况好转”，故选择A项。B项“继续进行”C项“发展”，D项“提高、增强”，与things无法搭配，选A
小题6:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。“住在家里有明显的……”，破折后面紧接着详细列举了一些例子，如衣物和家里人的一起洗、吃饭有人管。很显然，这些例子是为了说明住在家里的好处merits，因此正确答案为D项。A项“担心”，B项、C项“问题”，显然和后面列举的种种好处相违背。选D。
小题7:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。住在家里，衣物习惯上和家里人的一起洗，在毕业后仍然如此， A. still 仍然，B项always与句中usually意思重复；C项“习惯性地”， D项“因此”，这个句子并没有因果关系。选C
小题8:固定搭配题。C项“拜访”，符合文意。A. call through （呼叫）接通B. call over点（名），把…叫过来C. call on“拜访”D. call out唤起，召集，叫喊，选C
小题9:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。年轻人住在家里，几乎不需要支付账单， A项“很少”，B项更少， C项little用法不当，不能在句中作状语；D项“有时”语法上虽然通，但无法与前面列举的好处并列。因此A项。
小题10:固定搭配题。根据后面的提问，可以推知，年轻人住在家里在很大程度上取决于家庭成员相处得如何，A. little很少，B. much很多，C. adequate足够，D. enough足够，选B
小题11:考查副词：此题表转折语气，说明like和love之间的区别。从句意上判断，A、B、C项皆可；但while须置于整句句首才作转折意讲，however后通常点一逗号，故本题A项nevertheless为最佳选择项。
小题12:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。住家里，自由必定受到了限制，你可能会受不了， A. moderate温和的；稳健的；中等的B. hostile好客的，C. indifferent不以为然的，D. lenient宽大的，仁慈的，选D
小题13:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。上文讲的是你和父母间可能存在分歧，可推知本句应当是说“如果不能达成协议， A. agreement协议，和make搭配，B. consensus一致，C. compromise 妥协，D. deal交易，strike a deal达成协议，选D。
小题14:固定搭配题。“你如何……找地方住呢”，下文讲的是具体找住处的问题，四个备选项中， A. continue继续， B. commence开始，着手，获得学位C. commend命令，D. confirm证实，选B
小题15:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。如果是待在本地，可能很容易获得各种房源信息， A. seldom很少， B. less更少，C. absolutely绝对，D. likely可能，选D
小题16:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。你可以询问你的朋友和查阅当地的报纸，也就是说，当地报纸和你的朋友是信息的来源。A. available可获得的，B. an access to information 信息来源， C. valuable有价值的， D.accessible易接近的，选B
小题17:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。本句与前文形成对比，前面说的是如果“你打算待在本地”，隐含意思是，你的工作地点离家比较近，而本句的意思是“如果你到一个……地方工作”，对照之下，这里应当说的是到一个熟悉的地方工作， A. time-honored因古老而受到尊重的，确立已久的B. similar相似的，C. humid .潮湿的，湿气重的D. conversant熟悉的，了解的，因此答案选择D项。
小题18:考查关联词。根据上下文，上一句说报纸很可靠，而本句说到，你到一个陌生的地方工作，也可以寻求报纸及房屋中介的帮助，紧接着又说，需要谨慎对待。可以看出，上下文是让步的关系， A. though虽然，B. while然而，C. since自从，因为，D. as因为，因此答案选择A项。
小题19:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。到一个陌生的地方，咨询住处时一定要谨慎， A. passion“热情”B. prudence谨慎，节俭，精明C. carelessness粗心，D. concern“焦虑”选B
小题20:语义逻辑题，考查词义辨析。根据文意，房产中介收取的费用通常相当于第一周房租，四个选项中都有“相同、相似”的意思，但根据搭配习惯，same后接介词as，equal和similarity后接介词to，只有B项“equivalent”后可跟of，表“相等的数量或事物”，因此本题正确答案为B项。
核心考点
试题【A person’s home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wea】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
These days that model is out of fashion. You usually can’t change your behavior by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able to do it. Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It"s more like a muscle, which tires easily. Moreover, you"re a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, you’ll probably do so, too.
The 19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, we know that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is not simple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.
Much of our behavior, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits—cue, routine, reward.
You can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor at night, that"ll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don’t try to ignore your afternoon snack craving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.
Their research thus implies a different character model, which is supposed to manipulate the neuralnetworks inside.
To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, including your relationship with yourself. You"re trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.
This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness.
If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener, you’re probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don’t just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief.
小题1:Which of the following is the first-to-none element in the 19th-century character model?
| A．Action. | B．Capacity. | C．Resolution. | D．Enthusiasm. |
| A．one’s wished should be pondered before acting. |
| B．the comparison of free will to a dam is groundless. |
| C．it has been proved impractical and cannot hold true. |
| D．there were many other factors beyond one"s control. |
| A．One’s behavior is tough to change. |
| B．Habit has an unidentified structure. |
| C．Habit plays a vital role in one"s behavior. |
| D．Both habit and will power are of significance. |
| A．techniques to break old routines. |
| B．techniques to provide different physical cues. |
| C．cues to change all the former unconscious habits. |
| D．cues to manipulate the habitual neural responses. |
| A．can generate changes in one"s life like what advertisers do. |
| B．highlights the neural and psychological aspects of habit change. |
| C．has been identified a new method of changing behavior perfectly. |
| D．has an advantage over others in dealing with emotional aspects of behavior. |
Mexico
Smoking marijuana(大麻): If police find you smoking a cigarette which contains marijuana, they will most likely detain you overnight and you will get a fine.
Carrying a firearm: You might be able to walk around with a gun in Texas, but that isn’t so in Mexico, so leave your gun behind. If you wish to go hunting in Mexico, you can apply for a gun permit but are expected to be charged $5,000. If you are caught bringing a firearm, Mexican policeman may take away your car and arrest you. An arrested American may spend months in prison while his or her case is being looked into.
Driving 70 mph on the highway: Speed limits are on the lower side. Depending on what type of highway you’re driving on, you shouldn’t go faster than 60mph. The police enforce (执行) the speed limit, but most local police don’t have radars(无线电探测器). The maximum fine for speeding is about $40. To scare (吓得某人做……) tourists into paying the fine “on the spot”, sometimes police will threaten to keep your driver’s license (驾照). This is illegal.
小题1:Which of the following statements are not true?
| A．The laws in Texas are different from the ones in Mexico. |
| B．People will be fined if they smoke marijuana. |
| C．People will be arrested if they are caught bringing a gun. |
| D．The police in Mexico have the right to keep the drivers’ license. |
| A．drive on the lower side of the street |
| B．keep an eye out on the radars |
| C．limit their car speed |
| D．pay the fine on the spot. |
| A．arrest | B．fine | C．punish | D．destroy |
| A．Different countries have different regulations． |
| B．Different countries have the same regulations． |
| C．Americans like to visit other countries． |
| D．Mexico police aren"t friendly． |
Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.
When applying for a job, one usually has to submit (present—v.) a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one"s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (company) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace (include) two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.
● "Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of "cross-border" job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not mean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience."
●Pay attention to the resume format you use—chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your "oldest" work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.
●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as "tertiary education" in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.
小题1:Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.
| A．they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home |
| B．they find foreign employees are usually more talented |
| C．they need original ideas from employees hired overseas |
| D．they want to expand their business beyond home borders |
A. is usually creative and full of initiative
B. aims to improve his foreign language skills
C. seeks either his own or his children"s development
D is dissatisfied with his own life at home
小题3:When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.
| A．learn about the company"s hiring process |
| B．follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting |
| C．take cultural factors into consideration |
| D．know the employer"s personal likes and dislikes |
| A．the different educational systems in the US and the UK |
| B．the recipient"s preference with regard to the format |
| C．the distinctive features of American and British cultures |
| D．the differences between the varieties of English |
In fact, it’s likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen --- the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked.
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it"s important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times.But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs (碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.
The key question is: Does that matter?
For many Americans, the answer apparently is “no.”
When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is “slipping away, and that bothers me.”
But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny fraction of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acauisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will surrender personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cents-off coupon (优惠卷).
But privacy does matter - at least sometimes. It’s like health: When you have it, you don’t notice it. Only when it’s gone do you wish you’d done more to protect it.
小题1:What does the author mean by saying “the 21st century equivalent of being caught naked” (Lines 3-4, Para. 2)?
| A．People"s personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge. |
| B．In the 21st century people try every means to look into others’ secrets. |
| C．People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age. |
| D．Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology. |
| A．Friends should open their hearts to each other. |
| B．Friends should always be faithful to each other. |
| C．There should be a distance even between friends. |
| D．There should be fewer disputes between friends. |
| A．Modern society has finally evolved into an open society. |
| B．People leave traces around when using modern technology. |
| C．There are always people who are curious about others’ affairs. |
| D．Many search engines profit by revealing people’s identities. |
| A．They change behaviors that might disclose their identity. |
| B．They use various loyalty cards for business transactions. |
| C．They rely most and more on electronic devices. |
| D．They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it. |
| A．people will make every effort to keep it |
| B．its importance is rarely understood |
| C．it is something that can easily be lost |
| D．people don’t cherish it until they lose it |
In our study of 343 businesses, the companies that chose to go, go, go to try to gain an edge ended up with lower sales and operating incomes than those that paused at key moments to make sure they were on the right track.What"s more, the firms that “slowed down to speed up” improved their top and bottom lines, averaging 40% higher sales and 52% higher operating incomes over a three-year period.
How did they disobey the laws of business physics, taking more time than competitors yet performing better? They thought differently about what “slower” and “faster” mean.Firms sometimes fail to understand the difference between operational speed (moving quickly) and strategic speed (reducing the time it takes to deliver value)．Simply increasing the speed of production, for example, may be one way to try to reduce the speed difference.But that often leads to reduced value over time, in the form of lower-quality products and services.
In our study, higher-performing companies with strategic speed always made changes when necessary. They became more open to ideas and discussion.They encouraged new ways of thinking.And they allowed time to look back and learn.By contrast (相比而言), performance suffered at firms that moved fast all the time, paid too much attention to improving efficiency, stuck to tested methods, didn"t develop team spirit among their employees, and had little time thinking
about changes.
Strategic speed serves as a kind of leadership.Teams that regularly take time to get things right, rather than plough ahead full bore, are more successful in meeting their business goals.That kind of strategy must come from the top.
小题1:What does the underlined part “gain an edge” in Paragraph 2 mean?
| A．Increase the speed. | B．Reach the limit. |
| C．Get an advantage. | D．Set a goal. |
| A．spending more time and performing worse |
| B．spending more time and performing better |
| C．spending less time and performing worse |
| D．spending less time and performing better |
| A．How fast a firm moves depends on how big it is. |
| B．How competitive a firm is depends on what it produces. |
| C．Firms guided by strategic speed take time to make necessary changes. |
| D．Firms guided by operational speed take time to develop necessary team spirit. |
| A．Improve quality? Serve better. | B．Deliver value? Plough ahead. |
| C．Reduce time? Move faster. | D．Need speed? Slow down. |
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