Reseachers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger's personality simply by looking at the person’s shoes.“Shoes convey useful information about their wearers,’’the authors wrote in the new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality.
Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based on the style,cost,color and condition of someone’s shoes.In the study,63 University of Kansas researchers looked at pictures showing 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study’s participants.Volunteers in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes,and then filled out a personality questionnaire.
Some of the results were expected:People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes,and flashier shoes were typically worn by outgoing people.However,some of the more specific results are strange enough.For example,“practical and functional’’shoes were generally worn by more“pleasant"people,while ankle boots were more linked with ‘‘aggressive’’personalities.The strangest of all may be that those who wore‘‘uncomfortable looking” shoes tend to have “calm” personalities. And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take extreme care of them,you may suffer from“attachment anxiety",spending lots of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance.There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal(主张变革的)types wearing“shabbier and less expensive” shoes.
The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personalities,but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were showing the deep side of their personalities.What does this text mainly tell us?
A.People’s personalities call be judged by their shoes. |
B.Shoes convey false information about the wearer. |
C.People know little about their personalities. |
D.Shoes Call hide people’s real personalities. |
The participants were asked to
A.look at pictures of different shoes |
B.provide pictures of their shoes |
C.hand in their commonly worn shoes |
D.design a personality questionnaire |
Which of the results is beyond people’s expectation?
A.Pleasant people like wearing uncomfortable shoes. |
B.Wealthy people often wear expensive shoes. |
C.Flahshier shoes are typically worn by outgoing people. |
D.Aggressive people are likely to weal"ankle boots. |
People suffering from“attachment anxiety” tend to
A.become a political leader |
B.have a calm character |
C.worry about their appearance |
D.wear strange shoes |
The author wrote the text in order to
A.teach how to choose shoes |
B.describe different personalities |
C.inform us of a new study |
D.introduce a research method |
People use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things they need or want. Most of the money today is made of metal or paper. But people used to use all kinds of things as money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only things used as money. In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. Elephant tusks, monkey tails, and salt were used as money in parts of Africa.
Some animals were used as money too. The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the center. People strung them together and carried them from place to place. The first coins in England were made of tin (锡). Sweden and Russia used copper (铜) to make their money. Later countries began to make coins of gold and silver.
Later the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money until today.People used different kinds of things as .
A.gold | B.metal | C.money | D.silver |
Tin was first made as money in .
A.China | B.Philippine Islands | C.England | D.Russia |
The word "strung" in the passage probably means ."
A.came | B.tied | C.put | D.made |
The best topic of the article is” .”
A.How Many Kinds of Money Are There in the World | B.The History of Money |
C.Money in Different Countries | D.The Use of Money |
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If you work in a joint Venture(合资) Company, you probably take thecourse.
A.Standard Spoken English | B.Intermediate Business English |
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B.Intermediate Spoken English and Basic Business English. |
C.Standard Spoken English and TOEFL Super Studies. |
D.Intermediate Business English and TOEFL Super Studies. |
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D.make more friends and know more about the culture of the English |
Brian Walker chews pens. He bites them so hard that his boss has warned him to stop or buy his own. Kate’s weakness is more acceptable-she is unable to walk past a cake shop without overeating Sophin Cartier finds her cigarette habit a headache, while Alice’s thumb-sucking drives her boy friend crazy. Four people with very different habits, but they all share a common problem anxiety disorder or, in serious cases. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
From nail-biting to too much hand-washing, overeating and internet addiction(上瘾),OCD is widespread in almost every workplace and countless home. “It is a relatively common form of anxiety,” says Dr. Mootee. “The main feature of OCD is the repetition of unwanted obsessive(过度的) thoughts such as worries that doors are left unlocked , gas or electrical appliances are left on.” In order to fight against the an esasy checking door locks and gas or electrical appliances.
Dr. Mootee says that repetitive washing, particularly of the hands, is the most common type of OCD. She has treated many patients who wash their hands up to 30 times a day. The technique Mootee uses to treat people with OCD is called cognitive-behavioral therapy(认知行为疗法).“It is based on the general idea that people have the ability to change the way they think and behave,” says Mootee.
But when does a habit become a problem? “It’s personal,” says Mootee.“Everyone has something unusual, but if you can’t put up with it, then it’s a problem and you need to do something to change it.”Mootee says many people resist for treatment because they fear they are “crazy”. But as people become more knowledgeable about these problems they will go and get help. The only way to cure is to conquer If a person suffers from OCD, be is likely to keep doing any of the following EXCEPT .
A.chewing pens | B.hurting himself |
C.sucking fingers | D.biting nails |
According to the passage, a person suffering from OCD .
A.reduces his/her anxiety by taking drugs |
B.gets into unwanted habits to relieve stress |
C.has unwanted thoughts about habits |
D.has unwanted thoughts because of illness |
Dr. Mootee’s treating lechnique is based ont eh idea that .
A.everyone has something different |
B.people can put up with their problems |
C.people can change their way of thinking and action |
D.people tend to repeat their obsessive actions |
By saying “The only way to cure is to conquer.” Dr. Mootee suggests that an OCD sufferer .
A.has to be an extraordinary person |
B.must cure his illness by himself |
C.must overcome many physical illnesses |
D.should have a right attitude towards the problem |
A woman whose sports car was stolen with her dog in it put up notices all over the area that made it clear getting back her pet was more important than her car.
“Whoever did this can keep my car.Please let Benjerman come home,” the notice said.
It is not known whether the thief showed any pity, but almost 30 hours after the 1 pm theft Friday, Kimberly Atkins of Dover and Benjerman,a 12-year-old black retriever(猎犬),were reunited after police located them in Barrington.
“He’s hungry, he’s dirty, but he’s very happy to be home,”Atkins said.
The car was found at about 5 pm Saturday off Route 125 in a swampy area frequented by off-the-road cars and dirt bikes.However, the police couldn’t control Benjerman,and they had to call Atkins to come and get him.
Atkins said the thief cared for Benjerman a little by providing him with some dry cat food.She believed Benjerman ended up drinking some muddy water in the area.
She said they have been together for nearly 11 years after she took him back from a society shelter in Dallas, Texas.
Before Benjerman was found,Atkins and several friends put up notices all over the city and in Somersworth.They also contacted animal shelters,throughout southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The notice stated there was a reward,and also that the dog needed medication.Any caller could remain anonymous(匿名的).
Atkins had parked the car outside a hardware store with the keys inside and gone in to rent a carpet cleaner.
¨It was l0 minutes and I came out and my car was gone along with Benjerman in broad daylight,” Atkins said.The car thief threw Atkins’ wallet and other personal items out of the car before escaping from the scene.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.A car with a dog was stolen |
B.Lucky dog was returned to his owner |
C.Stealing cars:a most important social problem |
D.Woman wants dog back more than stolen car |
Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened?
a.Notices were put up saying there was a reward.
b.Atkins saw Benjerman again.
c.Police found Atkins’car.
d.Atkins took Benjerman back from a society shelter.
e.Atkins hired a carpet cleaner in a hardware store.
A.d,e,a, b,c | B.d,e,a,c,b | C.e,a,d,b,c | D.e,a,c,d,b |
We can infer from the passage .
A.the dog was treated extremely badly by the thief |
B.car stolen accidents happen frequently nowadays |
C.the dog was found because of the reward |
D.the thief stole the car easily |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Benjerman was sent back immediately after Atkins put up the notices. |
B.Atkins and her friends made a great effort to look for Benierman. |
C.The thief gave the dog back but kept the sports car. |
D.The dog was back at 1 pm on a Friday. |
Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression(抑郁症) may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode(一段情节) of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide(自杀) is the 6th leading cause of death for 5–to–15-year-olds.
If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(症状) for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.
Feeling——Does your child demonstrate: Sadness Emptiness Hopelessness Guilt Worthlessness Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures |
Thinking ——Is your child having trouble: Concentrating Making decisions Completing schoolwork Maintaining grades Maintaining friendships |
Physical problems—Does your child complain of : Headaches Stomachaches Lack of energy Sleeping problems ( too much or too little) Weight or appetite changes ( gain or loss) |
Suicide risk--Does your child talk or think about: Suicide Death Other morbid (生病的)subjects |
Behavior problems ——Is your child: Irritable Not wanting to go to school Wanting to be alone most of the time Having difficulty getting along with others Cutting classes or skipping school Dropping out of sports, hobbies or other activities Drinking alcohol or using drugs. |
Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理医生)or psychiatrist(精神病医生).
Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治疗), along with an antidepressant medication (抗抑郁药)This article is particularly written for ____.
A.parents | B.teachers | C.children | D.psychologists |
Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems?
A.The child is always in high mood. |
B.The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day. |
C.The child hates to study. |
D.The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period. |
When your child always talks about death or other morbid subjects, he or she___
A.may has trouble in thinking | B.may have suicide risk |
C.may have behavior problems | D.may have physical problems |
What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?
A.Ask for leave to accompany them at home. |
B.Ask them to take antidepressant immediately. |
C.Go to see the doctor. |
D.Ask them to have a good rest. |