单选题Reading the job ad, he wondered whether he was eligible to apply for it.

单选题The boys were charmed by the sailor's tales of adventure. A. bewildered B. attracted C. distracted D. diverted

单选题Choreographer Twyla Tharp uses familiar dance movements in original ways to create works filled with clever gestures and abrupt changes in motion and mood.

单选题Something Men Do Not Like to Do Eric Brown hates shopping. "It's just not enjoyable to me," said the 28-year-old Chicago man who was carrying several shopping bags along the city's main street, Michigan Avenue. "When I'm out (51) , I basically know what I want to get. I rush in. I buy it. I (52) " Common wisdom says that guys hate to shop. You can ask generations of men. But people who study shopping say that a number of social, cultural and economic factors are now (53) this "men-hate-to-shop" notion. " (54) social class, ethnicity, age, men say they hate to shop," says Sharon Zukin, a City University of New York sociology professor. "Yet when you ask them deeper questions, it turns out that they (55) to shop. Men generally like to shop for (56) , music and hardware. But if you ask them about the shopping they do for books or music, they'll say "Well, that's not shopping. That's (57) " In other words, what men and women call "buying things" and how they approach that task are (58) . Women will (59) through several 1,000-square-metre stores in search of the perfect party dress Men will wander through 100 Internet sites in search of the (60) digital camcorder. Women see shopping as a social event. Men see it as a mission or a (61) to be won. "Men are frequently shopping to win," says Mary Ann McGrath, a marketing professor at Loyola University of Chicago. "They want to get the best deal. They want to get the best one. The last one and if they do that it (62) them happy." When women shop, "they're doing it in a way where they want (63) to be very happy," says McGrath. "They're kind of shopping for love." In fact, it is in clothing where we see a male-female (64) most clearly. Why, grumble some men, are all male clothes navy, grey, black or brown? But would they wear light green and pink? These days, many guys wear a sort of "uniform", says Paco Underhill, author of "Why We Buy", "It's been hard for them to understand what it means to be fashion-conscious in a business way. It becomes much, much easier if you (65) your range of choices./

单选题The mountains look glorious at sunrise.

单选题Dogs are not permitted into the office. A. probably B. possible C. admitted D. allowed

单选题The River Wensum flows by Norwich.

单选题Mary said mildly that she was just curious. A. gently B. shyly C. weakly D. wildly

单选题She only needs a minute amount of money

单选题Cosmetic Surgery Surgery that can improve the way a person looks is becoming more and more popular in the United States. This kind of surgery is called cosmetic surgery, and both men and women are turning to this treatment as a way of keeping their appearance young as well as keeping competitive (有竞争力的) in their jobs. Men especially are beginning to turn to face-lifts, liposuction (taking fat out of the body), and implants (putting artificial parts into their bodies) to help them look younger. As companies downsize and move younger employees into higher positions, older employees in their late forties and early fifties feel the need to look and act younger in order to stay competitive. These operations are not without dangers, however. One young woman had an eye operation to get rid of the bags under her dyes. She described her experience as terrible. She said, "When he started cutting, I was fully awake. Even though he"d given me an injection near my eyes, I saw everything." She went on to explain, "I knew I had to keep still because of what he was doing. He was scraping away fat underneath my eyes. It took about ten minutes. After he finished, I felt I couldn"t walk. I was so faint." Her troubles did not end after the operation for two weeks. Her eyes were swollen and almost completely closed, and even dark glasses could not hide the side effects of the operation. Liposuction, taking fat out of the body, is probably the most popular cosmetic operation in the United States. It seems simple enough. First, a small cut is made over the place where the patient wants the fat removed. Next, a small pipe is put into the cut. A machine like a vacuum cleaner is then used to suck the fat out of the body. However, as one doctor explained, some problems can happen after the operation. He warned, "Irregular lumps and loose skin can result from this operation. If it is not evenly done, liposuction can produce a very lumpy result." Patients often must have more liposuction to correct the problem.

单选题 下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题，每道题后面有4个选项。请根据文章的内容，从每题所给的4个选项中选择1个最佳答案。{{B}}第一篇{{/B}} {{B}} More Than a Ride to School{{/B}} The National Education Association claims, "The school bus is a mirror of the community." They further add that, unfortunately, what appears on the exterior (外部) does not always reflect the reality of a chosen community. They are right, and sometimes it reflects more! Just ask Liesl Denson. Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for Liesi. Bruce Hardy, school bus driver for Althouse Bus Company has been Liesl's bus driver since kindergarten. Last year when Liesl's family moved to Parkesburg, knowing her bus went by her new residence, she requested to ride the same bus. This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy her last year riding the bus. She says, "It's been a great ride so far! My bus driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener. Sometimes when you're a child adults de not think that what you have to say is important. Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel important." Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree. Bruce Hardy has been making Octorara students fee] special since 1975. This year he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Transportation. Company President, Larry Althouse acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record. "You de not come by employees like Bruce these days; he has never missed a day of work and, has a perfect driving record. Recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania School Bus Association for driving 350,000 accident free miles, Hardy's reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with the students that ride his bus." Althouse further added, "Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has been providing quality transportation ever since. My grandfather started the business with one bus. Althouse Bus Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring distinctive and safe service to our local school and community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come." Three generations Of business is net all the company has enjoyed. Thanks to drivers like Bruce Hardy, they have been building relationships through generations. Liesl's mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce Hardy's bus to the Octorara School District.

单选题According to some observers, television has acquired a {{U}}disquieting{{/U}} monopoly over people's leisure time.

单选题The thief was finally captured two miles away from the village.

单选题Play Play is the principal business of childhood, and in recent years research has shown the great importance of play in the development of a human being. From earliest infancy, every child needs opportunity and the right materials for play, and the main tools of play are toys. Their main function is to suggest, encourage and assist play. To succeed in this they must be good toys, which children will play with often, and will come back to again and again. Therefore it is important to choose suitable toys for different stages of a child's development. In recent years research on infant development has shown that the standard a child is likely to reach, within the range of his inherited abilities, is largely determined in the first three years of his life. So a baby's ability to profit from the right play materials should not be underestimated. A baby who is encouraged and stimulated, talked to and shown things and played with, has the best chance of growing up successfully. In the next stage, from three to five years old, curiosity knows no bounds. Every type of suitable toy should be made available to the child, for trying out, experimenting and learning, for discovering his own particular ability. Bricks and jigsaws (七巧板) and construction toys; painting, scribbling (涂鸦) and making things; sand and water play; toys for imaginative and pretending play; the first social games for learning to play and get on with others. By the third stage of play development-from five to seven or eight years-the child is at school. But for a few more years play is still the best way of learning, at home or at school. It is easier to see which type of toys the child most enjoys. Until the age of seven or eight, play and work mean much the same to a child. But once reading has been mastered, then books and school become the main source of learning. Toys are still interesting and valuable, they lead on to new hobbies, but their significance has changed-to a child of nine or ten years, toys and games mean, as to adults, relaxation and fun.

单选题The most widely seen sculptural work done by Augusta Savage was probably "Lift Every Voice and Sing", shown at the 1939-1940 New York world's fair.

单选题I Useldom/U watch TV.

单选题The children trembled with fear when they saw the policeman.

单选题Shaming Punishments Last month, James Connolly, a junior at the University of Massachusetts, stood in front of a local police station wearing a toga(长袍)as punishment. His crime? He was charged with underage drinking, illegal possession of alcohol and excessive noise while holding a party. This shaming punishment has increased in the US in recent years, mostly imposed by local judges for less-serious crimes, such as drunk driving and theft. They believe shame is the best petty crime deterrent (威慑). For example, in Tennessee, Judge James McKenzie has made shoplifters (商店货物扒手) stand outside Wal-Mart with signs that read, "I am a thief put here by order of Judge McKenzie." "Alternative punishments like community service and fines don"t convey moral condemnation (谴责) of the criminal," said Dan Kahan, a University of Chicago Law School professor, in an article published on the university"s website. "They aren"t shameful enough." Shaming punishments are sometimes called Scarlet (红色的) Letter punishments. The name comes from US author Nathaniel Hawthorne"s 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter . In this novel, a woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothes as punishment for her adultery (通奸). However, University of Iowa law professor Andrew Hosmanek said there is an important difference between the shaming punishments of colonial America and those assigned in states like Tennessee. "Early societies often had are acceptance" ceremony to welcome the offender back into main society," says Hosmanek. "Contemporary punishments in America lack this." Supporters of shaming punishment argue that public shaming is a good way of expressing community values. Some judges say shamed offenders seldom repeat their crimes. Others aren"t so sure. "There is little evidence to suggest that shaming punishments are successful in preventing people from committing specific crimes. And a shamed criminal may face a hard battle to regain credibility in society," said Hosmanek. "So, a shaming punishment may force the offender into more crimes to support himself." Experts also debate shaming punishment"s damage to human dignity. "Since the point is to shame, it"s of course degrading (侮辱人格的)," said Linda Malone, director of the Human Rights and National Security Law Programme at William and Mary Law School. "US law only prohibits punishment that is "cruel and unusual"—not "inhuman and degrading." It"s very difficult for a thief to prove that holding a sign in front of Wal-Mart is "cruel and unusual"."

单选题 Feast on Turkey and Good Wishes at Thanksgiving Four weeks ago US children dressed as monsters and asked for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American houses will be red and green and filled with presents, for Christmas. As if all this isn't enough, on Thursday this week, Americans will enjoy another festival—Thanksgiving. Children will have two days off school, shops will close and houses will be filled with families enjoying mountains of food. Every year, in Gainesville, Florida, an entire class celebrate Thanksgiving together. The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the plays the families share a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey and pumpkin pie. Dean Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part in this celebration. He said. "I love Thanksgiving because it means time off school, lots of nice food and a happy family." His brother Ben, nine, said. "The best thing about Thanksgiving is that when it is finished, it is time to start Christmas." But behind the food and the large amount of money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening, Dean and Ben's family will make a basket and put it on the table as they eat their evening meal. Each of them will write a list of things that they are thankful for and place the paper in the basket. The family will read the pieces of paper and take time to thank God and each other for providing them with comfortable and happy lives. Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in 1621, when the first pilgrims arrived in America to start a new life. After a hard year, they had a big autumn harvest. They held a feast and invited the native American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food. Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields have been harvested and the crops collected for winter.

单选题Child Consultants These days, "what do you want to do when you grow up?" is the wrong question to ask children in the USA. The (51) should be: "what job are you doing now?" American companies are employing more and more young people as consultants to evaluate products for child (52) . The 12-to-19 (53) group spends more than $100 billion a year in the USA. Specialist agencies have been created to help manufacturers ask kids about all the latest trends in clothes, food and (54) markets. One (55) , Teenage Research Unlimited, has panels (评判小组) of teenagers who give their verdict (裁决) on products (56) jeans (牛仔裤). Another company, Doyle Research Associated, holds two-hour sessions in a room (57) the "imaginarium (想象室)." Children are encouraged to play games to get (58) a creative mood. They have to write down any ideas that (59) into their heads. Some manufacturers prefer to do their own (60) research. The software company Microsoft runs a weekly "Kid's Council" at its headquarters in Seattle, (61) a panel of school children give their verdict on the (62) products and suggest new ones. One 11- year-old, Andrew Cooledge, told them that they should make more computer games which would appeal equally (63) boys and girls. Payments for the work are increasingly attractive. Andrew Cooledge was paid $ 250 and given some software. (64) , even if their ideas are valuable, the children will never make a fortune. They cannot have the copyright to their ideas. These are not jobs they can hold for long they are too old. (65) their mid-teens they can be told that they are too old.