(C)
You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations but you have few ideas for pictures. I suggest that you look around you. The everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actors. You probably passed a dozen picture situations without noticing on your way to work this morning.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an awareness of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a gook picture. Those who have reached this happy state will be prepared when that moment comes, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Film manufacturers must be delighted at the thought of the inexperienced photographer setting out in search of the right situation and the right moment. Many miles of costly material have passed through thousands of cameras as this endless search continues. But although a lot of this waste must be put down to inexperience, you’ll find that even the professionals have to use a lot of film when they are out shooting.
Not every shot(镜头;景) is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you’ll notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. You may find that you have taken one or two pictures after the right moment has passed as well. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out. There is just one point where it all comes together, and you often have to waste film to catch that precious moment.
51. According to the passage, one can become a better real-life photographer by ________.
A. watching other photographers at work
B. learning about famous photographers
C. just taking a great many photographers
D. developing skills and ideas for yourself
52. The writer thinks that a photographer is required to ________________________.
A. go out and search for unusual situations
B. be highly skilled in camera techniques
C. be able to tell when a good situation might come
D. have a camera which is easy and quick to use
53. Most likely, to catch the tight moment, one must ________________________.
A. take pictures without too much preparation
B. take a whole series of similar pictures
C. take great care to set up the situation
D. take one picture just at the right moment
54. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The waste of film in photography is essential to the production of good pictures.
B. Film manufacturers usually enjoy pictures by inexperienced photographers.
C. Only amateur photographers waste film in taking pictures.
D. The waste of film, which is the result of poor choice of subject, is expensive and unnecessary.
55. The passage is _________________________.
A. part of a book of camera instruction B. an advertisement for film
C. a history of photography D. an introduction to photography
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Contact Information of intex Recreation: Tel:800-876-0987 E-mail: In texrecreation@hotmail.comWhere do you probably read the article?
A.In a science fiction. | B.In a newspaper |
C.In a medical magazine | D.In a guidebook. |
How does Mike Smith feel about the product?
A.Satisfied. | B.Troublesome. |
C.Useless. | D.Terrible. |
What do you know about the product?
A.It is hard for children to control. |
B.It can be used only for adults. |
C.It is easily broken by rocks and small branches. |
D.It is soft, comfortable and inflatable. |
It is known from the passage that _
A.Intex Recreation only produces outdoor toys |
B.the product is too small to hold three people |
C.there are two ways to contact Intex Recreation |
D.Intex Recreation is a newly - built company |
You are a new manager at the American branch of your German firm in Chicago.With a few minutes to spare between meetings,you go to get a quick cup of coffee.
“Hey,David,how are you?”one of the senior partners at the firm asks you.
“Good,thank you,Dr.Greer,”you reply.You’ve really been wanting to make a connection with the senior leadership at the firm,and this seems like a great opportunity.But as you start to think of something to say,your American colleague breaks in to steal your spotlight.
“So Arnold”,your colleague says to your boss,in such a casual manner that it makes your German soul cringe(畏缩),“So what’s your Super bowl prediction? I mean,you’re a Niners fan,right?”
The conversation moves on,and you walk silently back to your desk with your coffee.You know how important small talk is in the U.S.,and you feel jealous of people you’re your colleague who can do it well.
There’s nothing small about the role that small talk plays in American professional culture.People from other countries are often surprised at how important small talk is in the U.S.and how naturally and comfortably people seem to do it—with peers,men,women,and even with superiors.You can be the most technically skilled worker in the world,but your ability to progress in your job in the United States is highly dependent on your ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people at work.And guess what skill is critical for building and maintaining these relationships? Small talk.
What can you do if you are from another culture and want to learn to use small talk in the U.S.to build relationships and establish trust? Work hard to hone(磨练)your own version of American-style small talk.Watch how others do it.You don’t have to mimic what they do;in fact,that would likely backfire because people would see you as inauthentic.But if you can develop your own personal version,that can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable and competence.The author introduces the topic of the passage by______.
A.raising an interesting question |
B.describing an interesting scene |
C.making comparisons |
D.telling a small jokes |
What do we know about German people?
A.They usually make small talk in work breaks. |
B.They hate making small talk. |
C.They don’t make so much small talk. |
D.They are good at making small talk too. |
What makes people from other countries surprised in American professional culture?
A.American workers’ ability to make progress. |
B.American workers’ attitude towards superiors. |
C.The special meaning of small talk. |
D.The role small talk plays in work settings. |
What does“backfire”underlined in the last paragraph mean?
A.be difficult | B.be helpful |
C.have a good result | D.have the opposite effect |
Across Britain,burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers.But,according to a new study,we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.
Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work.Now,the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours,they would earn as much as£172,000 a year.
The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do,as well as the hours they are working,to determine the figure.This would make their yearly income£30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.
By analysing the numbers,it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40 of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime.After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18,it found that,on most days,mums started their routine work at 7 am and finished at around 11 pm.
To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour,it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on,including housekeeper,part-time lawyer,personal trainer and entertainer.Being a part-time lawyer,at£48.98 an hour,would prove to be the most profitable of the“mum jobs”,with psychologist(心理学家)a close second.
It also asked mothers about the challenges they face,with 80 percent making emotional(情感的)demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.
Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.
The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mother’s Day.The emotional,physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending,but children are also sources of great joy and happiness.Investing(投入)in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.How much does a Prime Minister earn,according to the passage?
A.£30,000. | B.£142,000. |
C.£172,000. | D.£202,000. |
The biggest challenge for most mothers is from_____.
A.emotional demand | B.1ow pay for work |
C.heavy workload | D.1ack of training |
What is stressed in the last paragraph?
A.Mothers’importance shows in family all year long. |
B.The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile. |
C.Mothers’devotion to children can hardly be calculated. |
D.Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return. |
What can we conclude from the study?
A.Mothers’working hours should be largely reduced. |
B.Mothers should balance their time for work and rest. |
C.Mothers’labour is of a higher value than it is realized. |
D.Mothers should be freed from housework for social life. |
Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch.They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness.Or,in summer,they may think it is the heat.However,the real reason lies inside their bodies.At that time—about eight hours after you wake up—your body temperature goes down.This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day.The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern.They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world,people take naps in the middle of the day.This is especially true in warmer climates,where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate.A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general.In countries where naps are traditional,people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people,unfortunately,have no time to take naps.Though doctors may advise taking naps,employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance,however,here are a few tips about making the most of your nap.Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up.A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward,This can also happen if you sleep for too long.If you do not have enough time,try a short nap—even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?
A.Because you eat too much for lunch. |
B.Because it’s hot in summer. |
C.Because your body temperature goes down at that time. |
D.Because you didn’t have a good sleep last night. |
What can we learn about“naps”according to the last paragraph?
A.All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day. |
B.Doctors need to take naps while employers don’t. |
C.If you take naps everyday,you’11 never suffer from heart disease. |
D.Taking naps regularly is beneficial to people’s health. |
What can we infer from the passage?
A.If you get up at 6:30 am,you’d better take a nap at about 1:30 pm. |
B.Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health. |
C.You will feel less sleepy if you sleep for a long time. |
D.You’11 feel sleepy at regular intervals. |
What would be the best title for the text?
A.Just for a Rest |
B.A1l for a Nap |
C.A Special Sleep Pattern |
D.Taking Naps in Warmer Climate |
Environment Awareness Week Regal Convention Centre,Halls 1-4 24-30 March 2015 10:00 am-9:00 pm Free admission for all!
Save the environment,Save our future Our environment needs help.With the participation of more than 50 organizations.Environment Awareness Week is the biggest public education event dedicated to environmental protection and conservation.Don’t miss it! Come and know more about:
The Threats to Earth(Hall 1)—What is global warming?
How serious is pollution? Learn about different environmental problems from our university students.Protect our environment!
The Search for Renewable Energy(Hall 2)—Can we get electricity from wind,solar energy,waves,rivers and underground heat? Get the answers from Solar Ace,Teflon,Touch Wind Resources and other participants.
The Quest for Freshwater(Hall 3)—Is the shortage of freshwater worsening? What are Singapore’s solutions for treating wastewater? Hear from Flow Technologies,HydroMax Solutians and other participants.
The 3 Rs to Save Earth(Hall 4)—How can we REDUCE,REUSE and RECYCLE to cut down household wastes? Find out from the Global Gaia Network,Green Earth Foundation and other participants.The organizer of the event is______________________.
A.Global Gaia Network | B.Clean Energy Agency |
C.Green Earth Foundation | D.International Environment Fund |
What’s the purpose of“Environment Awareness Week”?
A.To educate people about environment protection. |
B.To advertise for environmental friendly products. |
C.To make money by attracting visitors. |
D.To support environment protection. |
The“3 RS”stand for_____________.
A.Read,Realize and Remember |
B.Reduce,Reuse and Recycle |
C.Green Earth Foundation |
D.Global Gaia Network |