单选题 The American need to own things is partly the result of mass advertising,{{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}urges consumers to discard last year' s car or clothing in{{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}of the current models with the latest designs. Some people are{{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}that they must"{{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}the Jones," that they must have whatever their neighbors have. The old car or the old stereo set{{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}work perfectly, but a newer and bigger one might{{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}the family' s esteem in the community. Possessions become{{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}of financial success; they elevate{{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}social status. Advertisers also{{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}to the American desire to look youthful and be physically attractive. Commercials attempt to sell many products—shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and soap, for example—{{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}implying that their particular{{U}} {{U}} 11 {{/U}} {{/U}}will help its user be more appealing. But Americans also make many{{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}for practical reasons. They buy{{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}devices to do routine household chores more quickly and easily. Every housewife wants a vacuum cleaner, an electric mixer, a steam iron, an automatic clothes washer and dryer, and a dishwasher.{{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}every home-owning husband would like a power lawn mower, as now -blower, and an electric drill. Americans also buy things{{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}}they like to do things. Equipment{{U}} {{U}} 16 {{/U}} {{/U}}hobbies and books about "do-it-yourself' projects are very popular. Americans want to know how to cook with a "continental" flair while refinishing the bedroom furniture and{{U}} {{U}} 17 {{/U}} {{/U}}a million dollars in the stock market. The American{{U}} {{U}} 18 {{/U}} {{/U}}of activity is part of a generally{{U}} {{U}} 19 {{/U}} {{/U}}outlook on life, a belief that the value of knowledge is{{U}} {{U}} 20 {{/U}} {{/U}}to its usefulness.

单选题{{B}}Text 2{{/B}} Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends, Noted British politician Sir Winston Churchill once said, "Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb." What a wonderful expression of the mission before us at K.C. Innovation University! Our path into the future is alive with possibilities. It is ripe with promise, and it is motivated by and challenged with the dreams of young people yet to enter our hallowed halls. We have a mission to help turn those dreams into reality, and we are committed to unparalleled success. Dr. Martinson and his wife Libby, devoted 20 years of their lives to the mission of this university, and I stand in the results of their efforts. What he has done has made my job so much easier, I am now benefiting from his work even though he has left his position. I join with the wonderful staff and faculty of K. C. Innovation University in appreciation for their dedication and vision, and pledge to move that vision forward in exciting and powerful ways. As the summer progresses, we are getting ready for one of the most exciting times in the history of K.C. Innovation University. Earth movers and heavy construction equipment have already begun to break ground for several new buildings and facilities. We will record and report this progress over the next several issues of this publication, and encourage you to return to campus to watch first-hand as the face of your alma mater evolves. In the pages of this magazine, you'll read that our most recent fundraising efforts raised ＄ 20 million dollars. Don't let the number mislead you; we need double that amount--NOW--if we are to brand K. C. Innovation University and promote it as one of America's finest. Our vision is huge, but our focus and dedication are huge. We embrace the vision, and with God's grace and your help, we will succeed. We covet your prayers and your support as together we watch the vision become reality.

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单选题Questions 22-25 are based on an interview between a reporter and Dr. Cole on the annual astronomy society meeting.

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单选题 The Man of Many Secrets—Harry Houdini—was one of the greatest American entert-ainers in the theater this century. He was a man famous for his escapes—from prison cells, from wooden boxes floating in rivers, from locked tanks full of water. He appeared in theaters all over Europe and America. Crowds came to see the great Houdini and his "magic" tricks. Of course, his secret was not magic or supernatural powers. It was simply strength. He had the ability to move his toes as well as he moved his fingers. He could move his body into almost any position he wanted. Houdini started working in the entertainment world when he was 17, in 1891. He and his brother Theo performed card tricks in a club in New York. They called themselves the Houdini Brothers. When Harry married in 1894, he and his wife Bess worked together as magician and assistant. But for a long time they were not very successful. Then Harry performed his first prison escape, in Chicago in 1898. Harry persuaded a detective to let him try to escape from the prison, and he invited the local newspapermen to watch. It was the publicity (宣传) that came from {{U}}this{{/U}} that started Harry Houdini's success. Harry had fingers trained to escape from handcuffs and toes trained to escape ankle chins. But his biggest secret was how he unlocked the prison doors. Every time he went into the prison cell, Bess gave him a kiss for good luck—and a small skeleton key, which is a key that fits many locks, pass quickly from her mouth to his. Harry used these prison escapes to build his fame. He arranged to escape from the local prison of every town he visited. In the afternoon, the people of the town would read about it in their local newspapers, and in the evening every seat in the local theater would be full. What was the result? World-wild fame and a name remembered today.

单选题 You will hear some dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to read your answer. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE. Questions 11～14 are based on the following conversation.

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