C
Susan Sontag(1933—2004) was one of the most noticeable figures in the world of literature. For more than 40 years she made it morally necessary to know everything—to read every book worth reading, to see every movie worth seeing. When she was still in her early 30s,publishing essays in such important magazines as Partisan Review,she appeared as the symbol of American culture life,trying hard to follow every new development in literature,film and art. With great effort and serious judgment,Sontag walked at the latest edges of world culture.
Seriousness was one of Sontag’s lifelong watchwords(格言),but at a time when the barriers between the well-educated and the poor-educated were obvious, she argued for a true openness to the pleasure of pop culture. In “Notes Camp”, the 1964 essay that first made her name,she explained what was then a little—known set of difficult understandings,through which she could not have been more famous.“Notes on Camp”,she wrote,represents “a victory of ‘form’ over ‘content’, ‘beauty’ over ‘morals’ ”.
By conviction(信念)she was a sensualist(感觉论者),but by nature she was a moralist(伦理学者),and in the works she published in the 1970s and 1980s,it was the latter side of her that came forward. In “Illness as Metaphor”—published in 1978,after she suffered cancer—she argued against the idea that cancer was somehow a special problem of repressed personalities(被压抑的性格),a concept that effectively blamed the victim for the disease. In fact,re-examining old positions was her lifelong habit.
In America,her story of a 19th century Polish actress who set up a perfect society in California,won the National Book Award in 2000. But it was as a tireless,all-purpose cultural view that she made her lasting fame.
“Sometimes,” she once said,“I feel that,in the end,all I am really defending…is the idea of seriousness,of true seriousness.”And in the end,she made us take it seriously too.
64.The underlined sentence in paragraph l means Sontag ____________.
A.was a symbol of American cultural life
B.developed world literature,film and art
C.published many essays about world culture
D.kept pace with the newest development of world culture
65.She first won her name through____________.
A.her story of a Polish actress
B.her book Illness as Metaphor
C.publishing essays in magazines like Partisan Review
D.her explanation of a set of difficult understandings
66.Susan Sontag’s lasting fame was made upon____________.
A.a tireless,all-purpose cultural view
B.her lifelong watchword: seriousness
C.publishing books on morals
D.enjoying books worth reading and movies worth seeing
67.From the works Susan published in the 1970s and 1980s,we can learn that _____.
A.she was more a moralist than a sensualist
B.she was more a sensualist than a moralist
C.she believed repressed personalities mainly led to illness
D.she would like to re-examine old positions
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting (融化) snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip(滑) across the road.
Rule No.1 for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly (平稳地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill (溅) it.
Rule No.2 is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow than usual, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all time and you will not get into trouble.The writer tries to _____ in this passage.
A.show his dislikes about bad winter weather |
B.give information about winter weather |
C.ask people not to drive in winter |
D.advise people about safe driving in winter |
According to the passage, the writer thinks that _______.
A.people should not drive in the snow |
B.drivers should think more about problems in winter driving |
C.people drive too fast in winter |
D.winter drivers should stop their cars less |
In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee ______.
A.to show how important smooth movements are |
B.to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them |
C.to tell the drivers to be more relaxed |
D.to show how it can be spilled |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Traffic accidents take place easily in winter. |
B.Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents. |
C.The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one. |
D.In winter you should drive your car with great care. |
A farmer had a cow.
A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.
“What’s the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived.
“My cow’s ill,” the farmer said. “I don’t know what's the matter with her. She’s lying down and won’t eat. She’s making a strange noise.”
The vet looked over the cow. "She’s certainly ill," he said, "and she needs to take some very strong medicine."
He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, "Give her these. The pills should make her better."
“How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked.
The vet gave him a tube (管子)and said, "Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow(吹). That’ll make it."
The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.
“How’s your cow?” the vet asked.
“No change,” the farmer said, “and I’m feeling very strange myself.”
“Oh?” the vet said, "Why?"
“I did what you said,” the farmer answered. “I put the tube in the cow’s mouth and then put two pills down it.”
“And?” the vet asked.
“The cow blew first,” the farmer said.The farmer asked the vet for help when his cow _______
A.couldn't lie down | B.didn't eat the pills | C.couldn't make any noise | D.was ill |
What medicine did the vet give the farmer?
A.A bottle of pills. | B.A long tube. | C.Two pills. | D.A small box. |
The vet taught the farmer how _________.
A.to blow the tube | B.to make the cow take the pills |
C.to take the medicine | D.to put the tube in his mouth |
Which of the following is true?
A.The farmer ate the pills himself. |
B.The cow got better after taking the medicine. |
C.The vet came to help the farmer change the cow the next day. |
D.The farmer was working outside his house the next day. |
The following is a timetable in Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Airline |
Flight Number |
Destination |
Departure |
Gate |
Air Canada |
137 |
Beijing |
10:12 a.m. |
24 |
Japanese Airlines |
320 |
Tokyo |
10:30 a.m. |
18 |
British Airways |
405 |
Paris |
11:00 a.m. |
20 |
Pan American |
226 |
London |
11:20 a.m. |
12 |
Pan American |
12 |
Beijing |
11:43 a.m. |
15 |
Air Canada |
178 |
Tokyo |
12:32 a.m. |
21 |
CAAC |
289 |
Hong Kong |
12:32 a.m. |
14 |
CAAC |
314 |
Moscow |
12:45 a.m. |
18 |
British Airways |
230 |
New York |
12:55 a.m. |
23 |
A man wants to take Flight 178 to Tokyo. Which gate should he go to?
A.14 | B.28 | C.21 | D.18 |
Lisa is at gate 23. Where is she going?
A.Paris | B.Beijing | C.Tokyo | D.New York |
Now it’s 10:40. Mary is at gate 20. Which airline’s plane will she take?
A.British Airways | B.Japanese Airlines |
C.Pan American | D.Air Canada |
Gate _______ is the busiest among all these gates.
A.23 | B.18 | C.24 | D.15 |
For better eyesight, doctors advise limiting the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time.
However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia(近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia.
The research team found that the prevalence(流行)of myopia among children in Sydney was lower than children in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor activities than those in Singapore.
Indoor and outdoor sports activities both make the eyes focus on more distant objects, which prevents the eyes from changing shape. But outdoor activities may better help avoid myopia than indoor sports activities.
Jane Gwiazda, who does research in sight problems, says: “Natural light is good for eye growth. And extra vitamin D from the sun might contribute to eye growth.”
Many doctors suggest that every child get its first eye test done when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems perfect.
It is necessary for myopic children to wear glasses to prevent headaches, trouble reading or injuries. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students’ eyes.
If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examinations and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.What’s the aim of the study by the Australian research team ?
A.To find the reasons for myopia. |
B.To find the ways to treat myopia. |
C.To prove the bad effects of myopia. |
D.To prove the prevalence of myopia. |
Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than in Singapore ?
A.Because Sydney children watch less TV. |
B.Because Sydney children have more eye resting time. |
C.Because Sydney children use computers less. |
D.Because Sydney children do more outdoor sports. |
What conclusion can we draw from the passage ?
A.Sydney children don’t study hard. |
B.Singapore children do few exercises. |
C.Outdoor activities do more good to eyes. |
D.Room light does harm to children’s eyes. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE ?
A.Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age. |
B.Doing outdoor activities with no glasses is good for myopia children. |
C.Focusing on distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape. |
D.Children should limit their time in the sun in order to protect their eyes. |
For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons(眼界), discovering artists and types of music that you’re not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.
Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, did you know that rock ‘n’ roll originated(起源)from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery(奴隶制度)?Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ?
There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.
You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe(欠)it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.The main topic of this passage is _____.
A.creating music | B.performing music |
C.enjoying your favorite music | D.learning about music |
What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ?
A.Rock ‘n’ roll. | B.The blues. |
C.Hip-hop. | D.Jazz. |
How can you learn about culture and history through music ?
A.By writing down the names of the music. |
B.By creating music from older songs yourself. |
C.By caring about what is being expressed in music. |
D.By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online. |
By saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, the author probably means that _____.
A.you should try harder to learn about music |
B.you should return something to music |
C.you should borrow music CDs from others |
D.you should buy music CDs yourself |