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How strange is the lot of us (1) ! Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he sometimes thinks he senses it. But without deeper (2) one knows from daily life that one exists for other people--first of all for those upon wh6se smiles and well-being our own happiness is wholly (3) ,and then for the many unknown (4) us, (5) destinies we are bound by the ties of symphathy. A hundred times every day I remind myself (6) my inner and outer life (7) the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure (8) I have received and am still receiving. I am strongly drawn to a frugal life and am often oppressively aware that I am engrossing an undue (9) of the labor of my fellow-men. I regard class distinctions as unjustified and in the last resort, based on force. I also believe that a simple and unassuming life is good for everybody, physically and (10) .
I do not at all (11) human freedom in the philosophical sense. Everybody acts not only under (12) compulsion but also (13) inner necessity. Schopenhauer’s saying "A man can do what he wants; (14) not want what he wants," has been a very real inspiration to me (15) my youth; it has been a continual consolation (16) life’s hardships, my own and (17) , and an unfailing well-spring of tolerance. This realization mercifully mitigates the easily paralyzing sense of responsibility and prevents us from (18) ourselves and other people (19) seriously; it is (20) a view of life which ,in particular, gives humor its due.
A:believe B:trust C:believe in D:rely on
How strange is the lot of us (1) ! Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he sometimes thinks he senses it. But without deeper (2) one knows from daily life that one exists for other people--first of all for those upon wh6se smiles and well-being our own happiness is wholly (3) ,and then for the many unknown (4) us, (5) destinies we are bound by the ties of symphathy. A hundred times every day I remind myself (6) my inner and outer life (7) the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure (8) I have received and am still receiving. I am strongly drawn to a frugal life and am often oppressively aware that I am engrossing an undue (9) of the labor of my fellow-men. I regard class distinctions as unjustified and in the last resort, based on force. I also believe that a simple and unassuming life is good for everybody, physically and (10) .
I do not at all (11) human freedom in the philosophical sense. Everybody acts not only under (12) compulsion but also (13) inner necessity. Schopenhauer’s saying "A man can do what he wants; (14) not want what he wants," has been a very real inspiration to me (15) my youth; it has been a continual consolation (16) life’s hardships, my own and (17) , and an unfailing well-spring of tolerance. This realization mercifully mitigates the easily paralyzing sense of responsibility and prevents us from (18) ourselves and other people (19) seriously; it is (20) a view of life which ,in particular, gives humor its due.
A:believe B:trust C:believe in D:rely on
The Big Ben (英国大本钟) is located in the tower in London. It is very famous (41) the world, but nobody really knows why it is (42) Big Ben. There are two stories (43) this. Some people say that it was named (44) Benjamin Caunt, a boxer. People called (45) Big Ben. But more people believe it was called after Welshman, Sir Benjamin Hall. He was in (46) of this work in 1859. A story was told that during a (47) in a meeting on what (48) the bell, Sir Benjamin was going to give his ideas when an officer behind him shouted (49) , "Let’s call it Big Ben!" From (50) on it was named Big Ben.
46（）A:change B:charge C:believe
Gallaudet University currently does not allow students to keep pets in their dorm rooms. Exceptions are made only for (1) animals such as guide dogs and hearing (2) But other kinds of pets can be (3) to students too. Pets should be (4) to live in the dorms because they can help students reduce stress and learn responsibility.
College life is very demanding. Pets could help students relieve (5) in many ways. For example, playing with pets could give students a study (6) . Walking a dog or playing with a cat would allow the students to relax their body and mind. When the students return to their studying, they would feel (7) and ready to work again. Pets could also (8) social stress or homesickness. A dog or cat could provide companionship and affection when students have problems (9) their friends or miss home. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a pet than to a person. Talking about problems helps students figure out (10) .
Caring for pets could help students learn (11) in several ways. For example, pets need to be fed and watered on a regular schedule. Some pets also need to be taken out while others need their litter box or cage Cleaned. Students would learn to schedule time for these chores (12) their classes and activities. New students are often used to having their parents do things for them at home. Therefore, caring for a pet is something students would have to do (13) at school. They would learn how to solve problems on their own and how to follow through with their commitments.
In conclusion, living with pets would offer many (14) to Gallaudet University’s students. I believe that Galladudet should (15) . changing its policies to allow students to keep pets in their dorm rooms.
A:believe B:allow C:consider D:argue
Passage One 1
Are you superstitious No, of course not. Do you believe in magic (魔法), and luck charms (护身符), and elves or gremlins (小精灵) Certainly not, but if I should greet you with the usual How’s business" You’ll answer "Oh, just so-so" although your business is profiting greatly. When you are successful in some venture you might say you were just lucky. And yet, you know it was probably due to your a bility and hard work. Why Sometimes you knock on wood because wood was once a tree and there is a primitive belief that protective gods inhabit trees and knocking on wood attracts their attention so they may be credited with your successes.
If I should sneeze, only the strongest of you could refrain(克制而不) from saying "God bless you". Why bless this unsanitary (不讲究卫生的) habit Our ancestors believed that a sneeze opened the body to invasion by devils, and invoking (召唤) the name of God made the devils get out in a hurry. You may not realize it, but you express this same "devil invasion" when you say, "Whatever can have gotten into that child" or "I wonder what possessed me to do that"
Although they may no longer be believed, evidences of superstitions that have had their origins in the primitive fear of the unknown still exist in modern language and gestures.
A:believe that most people are superstitious B:believe that very few people are superstitious C:believes that there are still some evidences of superstitions in what we say and what we do D:is superstitious
Passage Four
As he closed his service station at 1:20 one Sunday morning, Tony Payseur set on the ground a metal cash box containing $7000. At home a short while later, he reached in the back of his car for the box. It was missing.
Realizing that he must have left it outside the station, Payseur speeded back. The box was gone. Sunday morning; although he felt iii, Payseur went to work with his two sons. Then, in the middle of the afternoon, a man named Wayne came and told his story. Passing the station minutes after Payseur left the previous night, Brazzell had spotted the metal box. Thinking it was a tool-box someone had left accidentally, he stopped and picked it up. About 3 p. m. Sunday, Brazzell opened the box. Finding it filled with cash, he rushed to the station.
"I couldn’ t believe someone would be so honest," Payseur said it when he got back his box.
A:it' s hard to believe he is so honest B:there are honest people like Mr. Payseur C:we should believe most of the people D:Mr. Brazzell is a nice man
Passage One
Are you superstitious No, of course not. Do you believe in magic (魔法), and luck charms (护身符), and elves or gremlins (小精灵) Certainly not, but if I should greet you with the usual How’s business" You’ll answer "Oh, just so-so" although your business is profiting greatly. When you are successful in some venture you might say you were just lucky. And yet, you know it was probably due to your a bility and hard work. Why Sometimes you knock on wood because wood was once a tree and there is a primitive belief that protective gods inhabit trees and knocking on wood attracts their attention so they may be credited with your successes.
If I should sneeze, only the strongest of you could refrain(克制而不) from saying "God bless you". Why bless this unsanitary (不讲究卫生的) habit Our ancestors believed that a sneeze opened the body to invasion by devils, and invoking (召唤) the name of God made the devils get out in a hurry. You may not realize it, but you express this same "devil invasion" when you say, "Whatever can have gotten into that child" or "I wonder what possessed me to do that"
Although they may no longer be believed, evidences of superstitions that have had their origins in the primitive fear of the unknown still exist in modern language and gestures.
The author （）
A:believe that most people are superstitious B:believe that very few people are superstitious C:believes that there are still some evidences of superstitions in what we say and what we do D:is superstitious
Passage Four As he closed his service station at 1:20 one Sunday morning, Tony Payseur set on the ground a metal cash box containing $7000. At home a short while later, he reached in the back of his car for the box. It was missing. Realizing that he must have left it outside the station, Payseur speeded back. The box was gone. Sunday morning; although he felt iii, Payseur went to work with his two sons. Then, in the middle of the afternoon, a man named Wayne came and told his story. Passing the station minutes after Payseur left the previous night, Brazzell had spotted the metal box. Thinking it was a tool-box someone had left accidentally, he stopped and picked it up. About 3 p. m. Sunday, Brazzell opened the box. Finding it filled with cash, he rushed to the station. "I couldn’ t believe someone would be so honest," Payseur said it when he got back his box.
By saying "I couldn' t believe someone would be so honest." Mr. Payseur means that （）A:it' s hard to believe he is so honest B:there are honest people like Mr. Payseur C:we should believe most of the people D:Mr. Brazzell is a nice man
