path, walking ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other
superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits-if you believe
in such things- and impress your American friends when you mention them.
Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily
life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go
away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two
slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say,"Eat well, you hound, may you be
sick and I be sound." This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if
you try it.
In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, "All things
come in threes." Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child.
Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also
possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.
Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides
must wear or carry"something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." The old and
borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will
bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to
recite this phrase.
As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers
crossed, and stay lucky!
B. Cross-culture and Superstitions
C. American Superstitions
D. Daily Life in Superstitions
means _____.
B. you will make some people surprised when you try this trick
C. only if you raise your eyebrows can the trick work
D. you will believe in the trick after you try it
B. unlucky
C. special
D. ordinary
B. bring good luck to the people who gave them to the bride
C. give the good luck to the bride herself
D. pass the bad luck to others
B. serious
C. humorous
D. critical
we transcend (超越) it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then
life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.
Most do not fully see this truth. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should
be easy. It seems to them that difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or
else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.
What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems,
depending on their nature, cause us sadness, or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable
feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life
is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.
Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test
that tells us success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the
human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the
pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, those things that hurt,
instruct. It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.
B. we become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of life
C. life is difficult because our problems bring us pain
D. people like to complain about their problems
B. persuade readers
C. make readers laugh
D. get readers" attention
B. the writer feels life is easy
C. the writer likes to complain about his problems
D. most people complain about how hard their lives are
B. teach them to fear the pain of solving the problem
C. help them learn to deal with pain
D. teach them how to respect from problems
A. we do not learn from experience
B. we do not learn when we are in pain
C. pain teaches us important lessons
D. pain cannot be avoided
network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics
giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.
According to China"s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with
third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for
the company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number"A1396", is compatible
(相容的) with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cellular network operated by Apple"s
local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd.
China Unicom declined (谢绝) to comment.
Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi
versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm
IDC surpassed (超过) the US as the world"s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing
3G tablets through unofficial channels.
Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the company"s first Hong Kong store, set
to open this quarter, will be located in the city"s central shopping and business district in the International
Finance Center"s upscale (高档的) IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city"s
waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its
biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.
Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any
Apple stores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.
The new stores reflect Apple"s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and
tablet computers. Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the company"s
third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue (收益) surged
(激增) six-fold to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.
"This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that we"re just scratching
the surface right now," Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China."I see an incredible
opportunity for Apple there."
From China Daily 2011-09-08
B. Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.
C. The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.
D. Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year"s second quarter.
B. in the front of
C. in the process of
D. in the case of
B. 6.
C. 8.
D. Unknown.
B. six times
C. 60 percent
D. 2times
B. they will sell more products and gain more profit in China
C. they need to obtain more permission from China"s government
D. they ignored the rural market in China
下面五个人有些问题需要处理。阅读下面六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各自需
求的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. Pacha London www.pachalondon.com
The world"s most historic club is set in a building of the 1920s beautifully decorated in its original oak
paneling and features an impressive glass ceiling. You can enjoy beauty, style and elegance when clubbing
at London"s most historic night club Pacha and appreciate works of some famous musicians.
B. Amika London www.amikalondon.com
Amika plays host to the new super elite (精英) who are seeking the latest fashion trends. A unique
playground designed for fun. It is the final destination for major players and glitterati (上层人士) alike. It
features table reservations & bookings, events and corporate bookings.
C. SeOne Club London www.seonelondon.com
SeOne is one of London"s largest music clubs. Situated in the north of London, SeOne consists of five
rooms. It can be broken down into smaller spaces and can be used for parties as small as 100 people. SeOne
Club has attracted all kinds of promoters and event organizers, from corporate giants to dance promoters.
D. Koko Club www.koko.uk.com
Situated at 1A Camden High Street, Central London, Koko Club represents a versatile (通用的),
21st-century club. It"s very adaptable so it can be used for anything---from small comedy to international
music awards. A must visit!
E. Bar Rumba www.barrumba.co.uk
Located in London"s west end, Bar Rumba is one of London"s leading late night clubs. Playing funk,
jazz, Afro-beat, Latin, Cuban, salsa, drum & bass, break beat. It has an amazing sound system for dance
music. Every night it delivers a different beat---from hip hop to Latin dance, from grime to jazz.
F. Club Colosseum www.clubcolosseum.com
Situated in 1 Nine Elms Lane. Vauxall, London, Club Colosseum won the world"s best club award in
1999. Now it features a new VIP room, a spectacular riverside bar with a view all over London & the
River Thames.
struck by the beautiful Thames. He dreams of going to a famous night club where he can easily appreciate
the unique view of the river.
2. Nancy comes from Japan and wants to go to a world-famous night club with a long history to help
her know more about the British culture. Besides, Nancy likes to listen to great musical masterpieces.
3. Laura is crazy about dancing and enjoys different dances with fascinating dance music. Now she is
in search of a night club that can offer her quality dance diversity.
4. Lily would like to celebrate her eighteenth birthday at a proper night club next week. She intends to
invite over a hundred friends and relatives to her birthday party, most of whom are working in northern
London and are true music lovers.
5. Harry is the general manager of a large company in London and he would like to go to a night club
which is fashionable. What"s more, it should be suitable for someone of his status.
(商业广告) thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether
you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard (广告牌) glides (滑行) by outside the bus window.
"Buy Super Clean Toothpaste." "Drink Good Wet Root Beer." "Fill up with Pacific Gas." Only if you sleep,
which is equal to turning the television off, are you spared the unending cry of "You Need It! Buy It Now!"
The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat exciting, even if you"ve traveled that way before.
Usually some things have changed new houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road. The bus driver
has a style of driving and it"s fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless
(鲁莽的) or daring, the ride can be as thrilling (惊险的) as a suspense (悬念) story. Will the driver pass the
truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or the left hand lane (车道)? After a while, of course, the
excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus
rides more interesting. But you"ve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can
make you very thirsty between stops.
The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and there"s a kind of
expectation and excitement in that. The seat, of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. By now
you"ve sat with your legs crossed, with your hands in your lap, with your hands on the arm rests even with
your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.
B. Films on television.
C. Advertisements (广告) on the billboards.
D. Gas stations.
B. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.
C. To explain how bus trips and television shows are different.
D. To describe the billboards along the road.
B. driving alone
C. a television set on the bus
D. no billboards along the road
B. they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in between
C. the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on buses
D. neither traveling nor watching TV are not exciting.
B. comfortable
C. tiring
D. boring
Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them they have a fortune
of two point two trillion dollars. The highest concentration of the ultra-rich is in New York followed by
Moscow and San Fransisco and then London and Los Angeles. But in total the very wealthy live in forty seven
different countries with Iceland Kazakstan Ukraine and Poland entering the list for the first time this year.
Laksmi Mittal, an Indian born steel tycoon (巨头) enjoyed the biggest increase in personal fortune. His net
worth has quadrupled (变成四倍) to thirteen billion dollars making him the world"s third richest man. Ingvar
Kamprad founder of the Swedish furniture chain Ikea also saw a big increase in wealth taking him to the sixth
place. Developing countries make more of a showing than in past years - there are for example three Russians
and four Indians in the top sixty richest people, though surprisingly perhaps none from China excluding Hong
Kong. Asian wealth is probably under represented as its usually spread among families whereas Forbes looks
at individuals. Relatively few women feature in the list - among them is JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter
novels ranked 620th with a fortune of 519 million dollars. New entrants to the list include the founders of the
Internet search group Google Sergie Brin and Larry Page each worth more than seven billion dollars after their
company"s recent stock market debut. The richest Italian is the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi ranked number
25 in the global wealth league.
B. Ingvar Kamprad.
C. JK Rowling.
D. Silvio Berlusconi.
B. 180
C. 70
D. 150
B. Russia is a developing country.
C. This is the first time that Sergie Brin and Larry Page has been included in the list.
D. There are more billionaires (亿万富翁) in New York than any other city in the world.
B. Ukraine is a very rich country in the world.
C. JK Rowling"s novels have sold very well.
D. The IT industry is a profit making industry.
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