单选题You should soon regain your appetite. A. keep B. lose C. recover D. get
单选题In the end, both attacks and defenses of the free market and
conventional
economics have immense philosophical implications.
单选题He is
renowned
for his skill.
单选题I tried to
detach
myself from the reality of these terrible events.
单选题It is
obvious
that he will win the game.
单选题My father has been on the {{U}}salary schedule{{/U}} in this factory for
nearly 20 years.
A. pay packet
B. payoff
C. payroll
D. payment
单选题She"s very
ingenious
when it comes to finding excuses.
单选题下面的短文有15处空白,请根据短文内容为每处空白确定1个最佳选项。
Sending E-mails to Professors
One student skipped class and then sent the professor an E-mail{{U}}
(51) {{/U}}for copies of her teaching notes. Another{{U}} (52)
{{/U}}that she was late for a Monday class because she was recovering from
drinking too much at a wild weekend party. At colleges and universities in the
US, E-mail has made professors more approachable (平易近人). But many say it has
made them too accessible,{{U}} (53) {{/U}} boundaries that traditionally
kept students at a healthy distance. These days, professors
say, students seem to view them as available{{U}} (54) {{/U}}the clock,
sending a steady stream of informal E-mails. "The tone that
they take in E-mails is pretty astounding (令人吃惊的)," said Michael Kessler, an
assistant dean at Georgetown University. "They'll{{U}} (55) {{/U}}you to
help: 'I need to know this.'" "There's a fine{{U}} (56)
{{/U}}between meeting their needs and at the same time maintaining a level
of legitimacy (正统性) as an{{U}} (57) {{/U}}who is in charge."
Christopher Dede, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education,
said{{U}} (58) {{/U}} show that students no longer defer to (听从) their
professors, perhaps because they realize that professors' {{U}}(59)
{{/U}}could rapidly become outdated. "The deference was
driven by the{{U}} (60) {{/U}}that professors were all-knowing sources
of deep knowledge," Dede said, and that notion has{{U}} (61) {{/U}}.
For junior faculty members, E-mails bring new tension into
their work, some say, as they struggle with how to{{U}} (62) {{/U}}.
Their job prospects, they realize, may rest in part on student evaluations of
their accessibility. College students say E-mail makes{{U}}
(63) {{/U}}easier to ask questions and helps them learn.
But they seem unaware that what they write in E-mails could have negative
effects{{U}} (64) {{/U}}them, said Alexandra Lahav, an associate
professor of Law at the University of Connecticut. She recalled an E-mail
message from a student saying that he planned to miss class so he could play
with his son. Professor Lahav did not respond. "Such E-mails
can have consequences," she said. "Students don't understand that{{U}} (65)
{{/U}} they say in E-mail can make them seem unprofessional and could
result in a bad recommendation."
单选题He expressed concern that the ship might be in
distress
.
单选题Stage Fright
Fall down as you come onstage. That"s an odd trick. Not recommended. But it saved the pianist Vladimir Feltsman when he was a teenager back in Moscow. The veteran cellist Mstislav Rostropovich tripped him purposely to cure him of pre-performance panic. Mr. Feltsman said, "All my fright was gone. I already fell. What else could happen?"
Today, music schools are addressing the problem of anxiety in classes that deal with performance techniques and career preparation. There are a variety of strategies that musicians can learn to fight stage fright and its symptoms: icy fingers, shaky limbs, racing heart, blank mind.
Teachers and psychologists offer wide-ranging advice, from basics like learning pieces inside out, to mental discipline, such as visualizing a performance and taking steps to relax. Don"t deny that you"re jittery, they urge; some excitement is natural, even necessary for dynamic playing. And play in public often, simply for the experience.
Psychotherapist Diane Nichols suggests some strategies for the moments before performance. "Take two deep abdominal breaths, open up your shoulders, then smile," she says. "And not one of these "please don"t kill me" smiles. Then choose three friendly faces in the audience, people you would communicate with and make music to, and make eye contact with them." She doesn"t want performers to think of the audience as a judge.
Extreme demands by mentors or parents are often at the root of stage fright, says Dorothy Delay, a well-known violin teacher. She tells other teachers to demand only what their students are able to achieve.
When Lynn Harrell was 20, he became the principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra, and he suffered extreme stage fright. "There were times when I got so nervous. I was sure the audience could see my chest responding to the throbbing. It was just total panic. I came to a point where I thought, "If I have to go through this to play music, I think I"m going to look for another job." Recovery, he said, involved developing humility—recognizing that whatever his talent, he was fallible, and that an imperfect concert was not a disaster.
It is not only young artists who suffer, of course. The legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz"s nerves were famous. The great tenor Franco Corelli is another example. "They had to push him on stage," Soprano Renata Scotto recalled.
Actually, success can make things worse. "In the beginning of your career, when you"re scared to death, nobody knows who you are, and they don"t have any expectations," Soprano June Anderson said. "There"s less to lose. Later on, when you"re known, people are coming to see you, and they have certain expectations. You have a lot to lose."
Anderson added, "I never stop being nervous until I"ve sung my last note."
单选题She moves from one
exotic
location to another.
单选题The local government decided to merge the two firms into a big one.
单选题We were astonished to hear that their football team had won the champion. A. amazed B. amounted C. amused D. approached
单选题His Own Way to Express Love
Yesterday was our three-year anniversary. We didn"t do anything romantic; we just walked hand in hand and talked about our past and the future. This was pretty much what I had expected.
Andy is an unromantic guy: no sweet words or roses. Smart as he is, he is a little bit shy expressing his love. In contrast, I am an outspoken (直言不讳) girl who likes to show her feelings directly. So needless to say, I often feel that he is insensitive. I envy other girls who are surrounded by sweet words.
I was in this
sullen
mood until I heard a beautiful sentence one day: "If one does not love you the way you like, it does not mean that he does not love you." This simple but sensible sentence made me think about our happy days and recall his deep concern for me.
One cold winter night, I got a high fever. He hurried to my dormitory and took me to the hospital. He was in such a hurry that he even forgot to wear socks. After arrival, he ran through the hospital handling all the formalities (手续). When I was put on a drip (点滴), he told me interesting stories to make me happy. Being held in his warm arms and listening to his tender (温柔的) voice, I had never felt so safe and comfortable. Gradually, I fell asleep. When I woke up 15 minutes later, he was still mumbling (咕哝地说) to me. He explained that if he had stopped talking I would have woken up. At that moment, I found love in his eyes.
Another time, I had a bad quarrel with my best friend. Although I knew it was my fault, I refused to admit it. I was very angry when he insisted I apologize to her. He said that it was difficult to admit a mistake, but this was what everyone should do. The next morning, I apologized to my friend and asked for her forgiveness.
My unromantic boyfriend cares about my health like my father, understands me like my mother and helps me like my elder brother.
单选题The second paragraph implies that people are more likely to believe stories
单选题The result is obviously correct.A. evidentlyB. possiblyC. totallyD. finally
单选题United States Navy Admiral Alfred Mahan wrote many books on naval
strategy
and sea power.
单选题Which food is NOT fit for breakfast?
单选题These products are inferior to those we bought last year.
单选题Customers often {{U}}defer{{/U}} payment for as long as possible.