题目
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This type of American culture is by degrees changing as man dress takes on greater variety and color.Even as early as 1955,a researcher in Michigan said that men attached rather high importance to the value of clothing in daily life. White collar workers in particular viewed dress as a symbol(象征)of ability,which could be used to impress or influence others,especially in the work situation.The white collar worker was described as extremely concerned about the impression his clothing made on his superiors(上司).Although blue collar workers were less aware(察觉到的)that they might be judged on the basis of their clothing,they recognized that any difference from the accepted pattern of dress would be made fun of by fellow workers.
Since that time,of course,the patterns have changed:the typical office worker may now be wearing the blue shirt,and the laborer a white shirt;but the importance of dress has not become less.Other researchers in recent years have helped to prove its importance in the lives of individuals at various age levels and in different social and economic status groups(阶层).
小题1:The passage tells us that _______.
A.our values and lifestyles are in no field of human activity |
B.the clothes that we choose to wear have something to do with our values and lifestyles |
C.our values and lifestyles are from the sign language |
D.the clothes we choose to wear depend on a set of information and immediate impression |
A.men cared very much for clothes |
B.women were concerned greatly about what they wore while men didn’t |
C.both men and women paid great attention to their clothes |
D.neither men nor women showed interest in clothes |
A.they are concerned about the impression their clothes make on their superiors |
B.they know very clearly that people will judge them on the basis of their clothing |
C.they want to impress and influence others |
D.they don’t want to be laughed at |
A.Men thought the value of clothing in daily life was very important. |
B.Men didn’t pay attention to the importance of the value of clothing in daily life. |
C.Men thought little of the importance of the value of clothing in daily life. |
D.Men were concerned little about the value of clothing in daily life. |
A.now men pay more attention to their clothes than women do |
B.women always like beautiful dresses |
C.people have paid more and more attention to the importance of dress |
D.American culture is changing greatly |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:A
小题5:C
解析
小题1:提示:细节理解题。A、C、D三项内容与第一段前两句叙述不符。
答案:B
小题2:答案:B
小题3:提示:从第二段最后一句来看,正确答案为D。
答案:D
小题4:提示:第二段后半部分的例子就是证明这句话的。从例子可以看出,无论是白领阶层,还是蓝领工人;无论出于何种目的,他们都注意穿着打扮,都注重服装在生活和工作中的重要作用,所以A项是最恰当的解释。
答案:A
小题5:提示:作者通过论述服装在展示生活价值和生活方式方面不可替代的作用和传统观念上男女对服装的不同态度,以及美国所发生的服装观念上的改变,揭示了人们越来越注重服装在日常生活中的重要作用。
答案:C。
核心考点
试题【 There is probably no field of human activity in which our values and lifestyl】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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This book is written for the intelligent student or lay person whose acquaintance with science is superficial; for the person who has been presented with science as a musty storehouse of dried facts; for the person who sees the chief objective of science as the production of gadgets; and for the person who views the scientists as some sort of magician. The book can be used to supplement a course in any science, to accompany any course that attempts to give an understanding of the modern world, or – independently of any course – simply to provide a better understanding of science. We hope this book will lead readers to a broader perspective on scientific attitudes and a more realistic view of what science is, who scientists are, and what they do. It will give them an awareness and understanding of the relationship between science and our culture and an appreciation of the roles science may play in our culture. In addition, readers may learn to appreciate the relationship between scientific views and some of the values and philosophies that are pervasive in our culture.
We have tried to present in this book an accurate and up-to-date picture of the scientific community and the people who populate it. That population has in recent years come to comprise more and more women. This increasing role of women in the scientific subculture is not an unique incident but, rather, part of the trend evident in all segments of society as more women enter traditionally male-dominated fields and make significant contributions. In discussing these changes and contribution, however, we are faced with a language that is implicitly sexist, one that uses male nouns or pronouns in referring to unspecified individuals. To offset this built-in bias, we have adopted the policy of using plural nouns and pronouns whenever possible and, when absolutely necessary, alternating he and she. This policy is far form being ideal, but it is at least an acknowledgment of the inadequacy of our language in treating half of the human race equally.
We have also tried to make the book entertaining as well as informative. Our approach is usually informal. We feel, as do many other scientists, that we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. As the reader may observe, we see science as a delightful pastime rather than as a grim and dreary way to earn a living.
小题1:According to the passage, ‘scientific subculture’ means
[A] cultural groups that are formed by scientists.
people whose knowledge of science is very limited.
[C] the scientific community.
[D] people who make good contribution to science.
小题2:We need to know something about the structure and operation of science because
[A] it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scientists.
Science affects almost every aspect of our life.
[C] Scientists live in a specific subculture.
[D] It is easier to understand general characteristics of science.
小题3:The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who
[A] are intelligent college students and lay person who do not know much about science.
are good at producing various gadgets.
[C] work in a storehouse of dried facts.
[D] want to have a superficial understanding of science.
小题4:According to this passage,
[A] English is a sexist language.
only in the scientific world is the role of women increasing rapidly.
[C] women are making significant contributions to eliminating the inadequacy of our language.
[D] male nouns or pronouns should not be used to refer to scientists.
小题5:This passage most probably is
[A] a book review.
the preface of a book.
[C] the postscript of a book.
[D] the concluding part of a book.
Vocabulary
subculture 亚文化群(指在一个社会或一种文化内具有独特性的一群人)
superficial 肤浅的,浅薄的,表面的
lay person 外行,门外汉,俗人
musty 发毒的,老朽的,陈腐的
gadget 小玩意儿,小配件,新发明
pervasive 渗透的,弥漫的,遍布的
populate 居住于……中,在……中占一席之地
implicit 含蓄的,内含的
unspecified 未特别提出的
offset 抵消,补偿
Mysticism and profits have come together since the 13th century introduction of Islam to Indonesia by Indian Moslem merchants. Those devout traders, called ‘Wali Ullah’ or ‘those close to God, ’ energetically spread both trade and religion by adapting their appeals to the native mysticism of Java. Legends attribute magic power of foreknowledge to the Wali Ullah. These powers were believed to be gained through meditation and fasting.
Businessman Hadisiko said his group fasts and meditates all night every Thursday to become closer to God and to contact the spirits of the great men of the past. ‘If we want to employ someone at the managerial level, we meditate together and often the message comes that this man can’t hole onto money or he is untrustworthy. Or maybe the spirits will tell us he should be hired.’ Hadiziko hastened to add that his companies also hold modern personnel management systems and that formal qualifications are essential for a candidate even to be considered. Perspective investments also are considered through mystic meditation. ‘With the mind relaxed and open, it is easier to be objective in judging the risk of a new venture. Meditation and contact with the wisdom of the old leaders sharpens your own insight and intuition. Then you have to apply that intuition to the information you have and work hard to be successful. ’ Mystic meditation helped reverse a business slide his companies experienced in the mid-1980. Operating with normal business procedures, he lost more than $ 3 millions in that year alone. Meditation brought back his peace of mind. Putting the right persons in the right jobs and gaining confidence in his business decisions were the keys to a turning around that has brought expansion and profitability. The mysticism in Handspike’s boardroom is part of a growing movement in Indonesia called Kebatinan – the ‘search for the inner self.’
One of his managers, Yusuf Soemado, who studied business administration at Harvard University, compared the idea of mystic management to western system of positive thinking. ‘Willpower and subconscious mind are recognized as important factors in business. Such approaches as psycho-cybernetics, Carnegie’s think and growth rates, or the power of positive thinking are western attempts to tap the same higher intelligence that we contact through meditation,’ he said.
小题1:What is the most important factor in their doing business?
[A] Mysticism.
Religion.
[C] Meditation.
[D] Investment.
小题2:Whom do they consult?
[A] The spirits of ancient Javanese kings.
Wali Ullah.
[C] Old Kings.
[D] Carnegie.
小题3:Why did Hadisike hasten to add ‘his companies also hold modern personnel management systems…’?
[A] He thought Mysticism was not so good as expected.
To show they too focused on qualifications.
[C] To show they hired qualified persons.
[D] To show the possibility of combination of the scientific management with religion.
小题4:According to the passage, the function of the meditation is
[A] to gain profit from the god.
to gain peace of mind to make decision.
[C] to gain foreknowledge.
[D] to gain objective conclusion.
小题5:What does ‘operating with normal business procedures’ refer to?
[A] Adopting the western way of doing business.
Ordinary way of doing business without meditation and fasting.
[C] Contact with God.
[D] Putting right persons in the right jobs.
Vocabulary
file into 鱼贯而入,排队进去
Jakarta 雅加达
meditate 沉思,冥想,反省
Java 爪哇
Javanese 爪哇的
mysticism 神秘主义
boost 促进,增加,提高
devout 虔诚的,热诚的
appeal (to) 向……呼吁,求助于,魅力
legend 传说,神话
fasting 禁食,斋戒
hold onto 抓紧,保住
personnel management system 人事管理制度
perspective investment 远景投资
venture (商业)投机,风险
sharpen 使……敏锐/尖锐,磨尖
business slide 买卖/企业滑坡,下滑
turn around (生意)好转,转变
subconscious 下意识的,潜意识的
cybernetics 控制论
Carnegie 卡耐基
tap 开拓,选择
Some years ago, I was hired by an American bank. I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department that started, “Dear John, I am quite pleased that you have decided to join us.” That “quite” saddened me. I thought he was saying “We’re kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else.” Then I discovered that in American English “quite” sometimes means “very”, while in British English it means “fairly”.
So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I don’t just mean the words people speak. It is body language, dress, manners, ideas and so on. The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures.
Some of these differences may be only on the surface--- dress, food and hours of work--- while others may be deeper and take longer to deal with. Mostly, it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them, like the climate (气候), while getting on with business.
Some of the differences may be an improvement. People are more polite; the service is better; you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again. However, other differences can be troubling, like punctuality (准时). If you invite people to a party at 7 o’clock your guests will consider it polite to turn up exactly on time in Germany, five minutes early in the American Midwest, an hour early in Japan, 15 minutes afterwards in the UK, up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece. I prefer not to use the word “late” because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive. It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.
小题1:The author was unhappy as mentioned in Paragraph 1 because he thought _____.
A.the American bank didn’t think much of him |
B.the American bank might hire another person |
C.it’s difficult to get used to American culture |
D.it’s easy to misunderstand Americans |
A.encourages | B.helps to narrow | C.increases | D.draws attention to |
A.Ask the native people for help. | B.Understand and accept them. |
C.Do things in our own way. | D.Do in-depth research. |
A.Italians | B.Germans | C.Greeks | D.the British |
Researchers P. Jason Rentfrow and Samuel Gosling gave 3,500 people a personality quiz. Then they asked them to name their favorite kind of music. “We found that the musical style people like are closely linked to their personalities,” Gosling says.
RAP/HIP-HOP
Known for their quick speech, some rappers can say more than 700 syllables (音节) a minute!
If you like rap/hip-hop, you are energetic and have a way with words. You put a fresh spin on things, whether it’s new moves on the dance floor or your hip style.
CLASSLCAL
In the 18th century, classical musicians were like rock stars. Beethoven and Mozart, for example, played in packed concert halls.
If you like classical, you are open to new ideas and like debating with friends. Creative and imaginative, you can easily spend many hours scrapbooking, writing or painting.
COUNTRY
Country music came from the folk songs of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers of the southeastern United States.
If you like country, you express your opinions well, which makes you the ideal class president or team captain. Traditional and loyal, you enjoy spending time with your family.
POP
Pop music is designed to appeal to (吸引) almost everyone, and it does. Each year, the industry brings in about 30 billion dollars!
If you like pop, you are attractive to your friends. You can make big things happen, like planning for a huge party or inspiring your team to victory.
ROCK
In the 1950s, rock music created a brand-new culture. Teenagers, for the first time, had an identity separate from adults and children.
If you like rock, you are a risk-taker who never accepts no for an answer. You rise to any challenge, like doing very well in a big exam or landing the lead in the school play.
If these personality profiles don’t match you, that’s OK. These are just for fun.
小题1:What does the underlined part “You put a fresh spin on things” mean in the passage?
A.You can express your idea in a clever way that makes it seem better than it really is. |
B.You have the ability to attract others’ attention. |
C.You are always willing to communicate with others. |
D.You are willing to express your thoughts to others all the time. |
A.you are traditional and prefer to stay with your family |
B.you are easy to accept new ideas |
C.you are welcome and your friends all like to be with you |
D.you have a quick speech and can say 30 words in a minute |
A.in the 18th century, classical musicians were like pop stars |
B.country music came from the old songs of the Native Americans |
C.pop music is liked by the largest number of people in the world |
D.everyone can find his personality in this passage |
A.When music came into being. |
B.What your favorite music says about you. |
C.Some basic information about music. |
D.How to like music. |
Bhutan is the last standing Buddhist Kingdom in the World and,until recently,has preserved much of their culture since the l7th century by avoiding globalization and staying isolated from the world.Internet,television,and western dress were banned from the country up until ten years ago.Over the past ten years globalization has begun to change in Bhutan,but things remain perfectly balanced.
Bhutan is the only country in the world that has a ‘GNH’,which refers to “Gross National Happiness.’’The process of measuring GNH began when Bhutan opened up to globalization.It measures people’s quality of life,and makes sure that “material and spiritual development happen together.”Bhutan has done an amazing job of finding this balance.Bhutan has continually been ranked as the happiest country in all of Asia,and the eighth Happiest Country in the world according to Business Week.In 2007,Bhutan had the second fastest growing GDP in the world,at the same time as maintaining their environment and cultural identity.
In 2008,in Bhutan’s first democratic election,28-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wang Chuck was elected president of Bhutan.He promises to “maintain a stance (立场)of protection against the worst aspects of globalization,maintaining the ‘Gross National Happiness’.”But Jigme himself is no stranger to globalization.He attended high school at Phillips Academy and university at Wheaton College and then graduated from Oxford.
小题1:The underlined word “encompassed’’ in the first paragraph most probably means __________ .
A.covered | B.surrounded |
C.separated | D.guarded |
A.Because it changes its policy and begins to open up. |
B.Because it uses “GNH” to measure its achievement. |
C.Because it stresses both material and spiritual development. |
D.Because it has the second fastest growing GDP in the world. |
A.The election in Bhutan is far from satisfactory. |
B.Globalization has influenced Bhutan’s religion. |
C.Jigme’s educational background will cause distrust. |
D.People in Bhutan will continue living a happy life. |
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