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Whether you’re eating at a fancy restaurant or dining in someone’s home. Proper table manners are likely to help you make a good impression. According to a US expert, Emily Post, “All rules of table manners are made to avoid ugliness.”
While Henry Hitchings of the Los Angeles Times admits that good manners can reduce social conflict, he points out that mostly their purpose is protective - they turn our natural warrior-like selves into more elegant ones.
So where did table manners come from?
In medieval England, a writer named Petrus Alfonsi took the lead to urge people not to speak with their mouths full. And King David I of Scotland also proposed that any of his people who learned to eat more neatly be given a tax deduction (减除).
Disappointingly, that idea never caught on. It was during the Renaissance, when there were real technical developments, opinions of correct behavior changed for good. “None of these was more significant than the introduction of the table fork,” wrote Hitchings. “Gradually, as forks became popular, they brought the new way of eating, making it possible, for instance, to consume berries without making one’s fingers dirty.”
Forks were introduced to Britain in 1608 and 25 years later, the first table fork reached America. Yet while most of the essentials (基本要素) are the same on both sides of the Atlantic, there are a few clear differences between what’s normal in the US and what holds true in the UK. For example, in the US, when food needs cutting with a knife, people generally cut a bite, then lay aside the knife and switch the fork to their right hand. Then they pick up one bite at a time. By contrast, Britons keep the fork in the left hand and don’t lay the knife down.
Though globalization has developed a new, simpler international standard of table manners, some people still stick with the American cut-and-switch method.The Los Angeles Times noted, “They are hanging on to a form of behavior that favors manners above efficiency.”
小题1:What does the story mainly talk about?
A.The importance of proper table manners .
B.The development of table manners in Western countries.
C.Some unwritten rules of table manners in the US and UK.
D.Differences between American and British table manners.
小题2:The underlined phrase “caught on” in the passage probably means ______.
A.worked in practiceB.became popular
C.drew attentionD.had a positive effect
小题3:Which of the following events influenced people’s table manners most according to the article?
A.The introduction of forks.
B.The tax deduction policy.
C.The rise of the Renaissance.
D.Petrus Alfonsi’s efforts in promoting table manners.
小题4:What can we conclude from the article?
A.British and American table manners are completely different from each other.
B.American people pay more attention to their table manners than British people do.
C.With globalization, the American cut-and-switch method has been abandoned in the US.
D.British people’s way of using a knife and fork may be more efficient than American people’s.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:D
解析

试题分析:这篇文章讲的是餐桌礼仪的发展,介绍餐桌礼仪的重要性以及刀叉的引入对礼仪的影响,和美国和英国餐桌礼仪的差异。
小题1:主旨题:从全文和第三段的句子:可知这篇文章讲的是餐桌礼仪的发展,选B
小题2:猜词题:从第四段的句子:And King David I of Scotland also proposed that any of his people who learned to eat more neatly be given a tax deduction (减除).可知苏格兰的国外大卫一世提议吃饭很干净的人可以减免税收,下文说Disappointingly, that idea never caught on.可知这个想法没有流行。选B
小题3:细节题:从第五段的句子:“None of these was more significant than the introduction of the table fork,” wrote Hitchings. “Gradually, as forks became popular, they brought the new way of eating, making it possible, for instance, to consume berries without making one’s fingers dirty.”可知叉子的引入对人们餐桌礼仪影响最大,选A。
小题4:推理题:从倒数第二段的句子:in the US, when food needs cutting with a knife, people generally cut a bite, then lay aside the knife and switch the fork to their right hand. Then they pick up one bite at a time. By contrast, Britons keep the fork in the left hand and don’t lay the knife down.可知英国人对刀叉的使用比美国人更加有效。选D。
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I always knew that I depended way too much on my phone.       I didn’t know how much, so I decided to do this challenge to find out.
Every morning since I got a smartphone, I’ve used The Weather Channel App to find out what to      . On the first morning I had to dress without guidance, but       I was able to guess that the day would be cold and foggy by looking out of my window.
I couldn’t tell what time it was. I haven’t worn a       for more than a year, because my phone showed the time. So I was late for       friends who had been on the bus for two hours from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes. I was also late for my part-time job. And      , I couldn’t call people to tell them that I was running late.
Getting places was harder, too. I got       because I couldn’t use the GPS (汽车导航系统) on my phone. My driving, though, got a lot       because I no longer had my phone in one hand checking directions while       with the other.
But the number one trouble was not having my contact list (联络簿). I forgot to write down my friends’ and family members’ phone numbers before I       the challenge. It was sad to realize that I couldn’t       my brother’s and my mom’s cell phone numbers. Oh, how I wished to turn on the phone for just a second to look up phone numbers!
Even with all the problems, however, I found       not worrying about missing a text message or an e-mail.
This       was a great learning experience. It surprised me how I’d taken no notice of even the       things like remembering phone numbers. We all should take some time to think about how we can depend       on our cell phones.
小题1:
A.ButB.AndC.ThenD.Still
小题2:
A.carryB.takeC.wearD.see
小题3:
A.hopefullyB.thankfullyC.strangelyD.surprisingly
小题4:
A.ringB.hatC.suitD.watch
小题5:
A.picking upB.bringing upC.calling outD.making out
小题6:
A.even soB.after allC.in allD.even worse
小题7:
A.caughtB.lostC.changedD.hurt
小题8:
A.happierB.slowerC.saferD.quieter
小题9:
A.movingB.chattingC.writingD.driving
小题10:
A.startedB.forgotC.supportedD.reported
小题11:
A.collectB.copyC.readD.remember
小题12:
A.silenceB.peaceC.patienceD.confidence
小题13:
A.workB.lessonC.challengeD.project
小题14:
A.hardestB.simplestC.nicestD.clearest
小题15:
A.lessB.moreC.littleD.much

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Most of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions. Hats are also worn to show politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are much more than that. More exactly, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many different features (特点)when choosing even a simple hat. Many designers point out that, when choosing the right hat, it’s important to consider the color of your skin as well as your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.

First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair. For instance, black hats should be avoided if you are dark skinned. If a purple hat is placed on top of red hair, one will look as attractive as a summer flower. Second, the height of the hat is also an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims to give the look of height. Third, and most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should pick. A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a different style.

As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose the best possible one next time you want to be in public?
小题1:What does the underlined word “harsh” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.goodB.strangeC.poorD.different
小题2:According to the article, which of the following women would look most attractive?
A.A big-faced woman who wears a small, nice hat.
B.A short red-haired woman who wears a purple hat.
C.A tall woman who wears a hat with a huge upturned brim.
D.A small dark-skinned woman who wears a black hat with a tall crown.
小题3:What does the last paragraph suggest?
A.Hats are worn on the head to keep warm.
B.Hats can help you look better in public.
C.Hats are not as important as character.
D.Hats can make you look much taller.
小题4:What is the best title for the article?
A.How to Show Your Social PositionB.How to Improve Your Features
C.How to Choose a Proper HatD.How to Design a Nice Hat

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阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
As summer comes near, many children are really happy to forget about school for a few months. However, they might be taking that goal too seriously. Studies have found that children often forget between one and three months’ worth of school learning during the summer months. Spelling and math abilities drop off the most, while reading is not really influenced by the time off. The main reason for this is because most children sometimes read outside of the classroom, whether newspapers, magazines, books, or video game guides. However, their math and spelling skills only get exercised in the school setting.
The first purpose of summer holidays was to let farm children have time off to help work in the fields during the growing season, but this reason is no longer a good one since fewer kids actually work on farms today. Some cities in the United States, such as Los Angeles, have moved to a year-round school timetable, which may help reduce the loss of school skills that happens during the long summer holiday. To improve skills and to keep a good level of preparation, headmasters suggest trips to museums, summer camps, holidays with educational value, and visits to libraries to keep kids interested throughout the summer.
There are other educational systems that provide holidays while still keeping students’ skills up to date. For example, in Japan, students attend class for seven weeks in a row, followed by two weeks of holiday. This continues the whole year. In Italy, students attend class six days per week, but finish at 1: 30 pm each day, so that school does not run their life the way that it does in America, where students attend high school from 7: 45 am until 3: 00 pm each weekday. In areas where there are not enough classrooms—in Afghanistan or Somalia, for example—older students attend classes in the morning while the younger kids go to school in the afternoon.
Headmasters fear that the three-month summer holiday stops the flow of learning. Just as students become used to new math problems or new ideas in reading, writing, or thinking skills, they “shut down” during the summer holiday. When they go back to school after the long summer holiday, they take up to two months to return to their previous (先前的) level of skill. So the debate continues: whether to continue holidays or to make changes based on the Los Angeles or the Japanese models.
小题1:Which skills suffer the most over the summer holidays?
A.Math and reading.B.Math and spelling.
C.Reading and writing.D.Reading and thinking.
小题2:What can we learn about the first purpose of summer holidays?
A.It is still widely acceptable now.B.It was popular in some cities.
C.It is not a good reason for city kids.D.It was more for teachers than for students.
小题3:The underlined phrase “shut down” in the last paragraph probably means __________.
A.stop learningB.get sick
C.go on readingD.focus on studies
小题4:What can we infer from the passage?
A.Parents always read to their kids to keep reading skills.
B.Summer holidays lead to the loss of all the school skills.
C.Students love holidays and get their mind off learning in holidays.
D.In Italy students attend classes in the late afternoon six days a week.

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16-35各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, to make a good driving, the driver must carefully examine the       of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life.           he enters into the highway, he must       certain rules for his own safety. It also can be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a decent (体面的) adult. For example, on the highway, he is       to keep a constant (不断的)      , which can be compared with his                activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too       a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too       the police will give him a      , just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law.       too conservatively (保守地), he will be called an out-of-date person       the others driving at a(an)       speed.
When he wants to change his lanes, he must give careful       to every direction of his car. It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life       he can be sure of completion by doing so. He       not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger. Finally, he must       where he is now by recognizing some       appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong way, he must return to the right as soon as he can. But he may thus lose       and energy both on the road and in life. On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work.       if he is careful and serious enough,       will provide him with much pleasure.
小题1:
A.seatsB.conditionC.petrolD.passengers
小题2:
A.OnceB.WhileC.ForD.Although
小题3:
A.listen toB.findC.followD.insist on
小题4:
A.orderedB.hopedC.believedD.supposed
小题5:
A.stateB.speedC.mindD.level
小题6:
A.outdoorB.brokenC.goodD.continuous
小题7:
A.largeB.highC.limitedD.expected
小题8:
A.speedilyB.slowlyC.hurriedlyD.willingly
小题9:
A.handB.liftC.chanceD.ticket
小题10:
A.ActingB.RunningC.GettingD.Working
小题11:
A.persuadingB.gettingC.botheringD.refusing
小题12:
A.averageB.normalC.usualD.fast
小题13:
A.attentionB.noticeC.evidenceD.regards
小题14:
A.ifB.whenC.unlessD.because
小题15:
A.dareB.needC.mayD.should
小题16:
A.thinkB.discoverC.proveD.observe
小题17:
A.signsB.signalsC.signatures D.symbols
小题18:
A.moneyB.luckC.timeD.trust
小题19:
A.ThereforeB.ThenC.AndD.But
小题20:
A.itB.heC.they D.you

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In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some hold an optimistic attitude. They value it highly, believing that it is a natural outcome of social progress and prosperity(繁荣)and that anyone who wants to be outstanding has to keep the pace. Others think otherwise. They say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that the unfriendly relationship between people because of competition.
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth depended on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit(追求)of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others have an opposite opinion. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. They have no choice. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try”. What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs compared with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear is overcome can discover a new meaning in competition.
小题1:What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.Competition helps to set up self-respect.
B.Opinions about competition are different among people.
C.Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
D.Failures are necessary experience in competition.
小题2:Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?
A.It pushes society forward.
B.It builds up a sense of duty.
C.It improves personal abilities.
D.It encourages individual efforts.
小题3:The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means      .
A.those who try their best to win
B.those who value competition most highly
C.those who are against competition most strongly
D.those who rely on others most for success
小题4:What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”?
A.One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others.
B.One’s success in competition needs great efforts.
C.One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.
D.One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.
小题5:Which point of view may the author agree to?
A.Every effort should be paid back.
B.Competition should be encouraged.
C.Winning should be a life-and-death matter.
D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

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