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Why so few people are left-handed ______.
A．has nothing to do with heredity
B．is not known by scientists
C．has little to do with the working of their brains
D．is that left-handers are mainly twins
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A．glance
B．glimpse
C．look
D．sight
Supper time came and the boys went into the house again. When they walked past the landlord‘s room， they looked in through the window. What do you think they saw there？ They saw a big table with white bread and all kinds of good food on it. The landlord and his family were sitting around the table and eating their dinner. But the food for the boys was bad. The boys were very angry. They wanted to teach the landlord a lesson. So they decided to plant his garlic upside down. And that was what they did the next day.
A few days later the garlic was coming out everywhere but not in the landlord‘s fields. The landlord was very surprised and asked the boys why this was so. “The garlic is afraid that the dogs will bite it，” the boys answered.
The landlord asked the boys to come because ________.
A.he wanted them to plant garlic for him
B.he wanted to invite them to have lunch with his family
C.he wanted to tell them to sit by the door
D.he wanted them to plant vegetables for him
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
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform. tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity(身份) than to step out of uniform？
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible(可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality______.
A．still judge a man by his clothes
B．hold the uniform. in such high regard
C．enjoy having a professional identity
D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform
Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.
"I'm all right, I'm insured".
Maybe—if you're fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place upon your possessions. But you can't insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are seriously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, our precious possessions ruined.
"It won't happen to me".
Won't it？ A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds, including cars and property stolen, happen twice as frequently.
"I've nothing worth stealing".
You may think not. But in fact every one has something worth a thief's attention. And we all have things of special value to us even if they're worth little or nothing in cash terms.
"I'm only a tenant here".
The thief doesn't care whether you're a tenant or an owner-occupier. You're just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks and fastenings are necessary.
"They'll get in any way".
Most thieves are always looking for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they can't get into quickly and easily. So it's worth taking care.
This booklet will help you—It's based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station.
Why should you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them？
A．You tend to undervalue your possessions.
B．You cannot insure against any damage to property.
C．A robbery can ruin your happiness at home.
D．It takes a long time to recover all your money.
The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they__________ ．
A.have ruined their talents
B.have taken on an unsuitable job
C.think of nothing but their salary
D.are not aware of their own potential
Britain’S doctors，when treating the overweight，should__________ .
A.encourage a long—term diet for everyone
B.be more considerate and give detailed advice
C.first consider why so many people arefat
D.do aU of the above
(46)
A．been
B．worked
C．stayed
D．lived
As the general standard of living in the country rises, the poverty line does, too. Therefore, even with today's relatively high standard of living, about 10 percent of the people in the United States are below the poverty line. However, if these people had stable jobs, they could have an acceptable standard of living. Economists suggest several reasons why poor people do not have jobs.
For one thing, more than half of the poor people in the United States are not qualified to work. Over 40 percent of the poor people are children. By law, children less than 16 years old cannot work in many industries. A large number of poor people are old. Many companies do not hire people over 65 years old, the normal retirement age.
Some poor adults do not look for jobs for a variety of personal reasons: they are sick, they do not have any motivation(动力). they have family problems, or they do notbelieve that they can find a job.
Other poor people look for a job but cannot find one. Many poor adults never went to high school. Therefore, when they look for jobs, they have few skills that they can offer.
At the present time, the government thinks it can reduce poverty in the country in the following ways.
First, if the national economy grows, businesses and industries hire more workers. Some of the poor who are qualified to look for jobs may find employment. Then they will no longer be below the poverty line.
Second, if society invests in the poor, the poor will become more productive. If the government spends money on social programs, education, and training for poor people, the poor will have the skills to offer. Then it is more likely that they can find jobs.
Finally, if the government distributes society's income differently, it raises some poor people above the poverty line. The government collects taxes from the non-poor and gives money to the poor. These payments to the poor are called welfare. In 1975 over 18 million people in the United States received welfare.
Some economists are looking for better solutions to the poverty problem. However, at the present time, many people depend on welfare for a minimally acceptable standard of living.
1.The author's main purpose to write this article is()
A、to define what the poverty line is
B、to explain why some people live the poverty line
C、to find solutions to the problem of poverty
D、to show sympathy for those poor people
2.Which of the following is NOT true？()
A、Ten percent of the Americans live a poor life.
B、Poor people are those who love below the poverty line.
C、The poverty line rises as the general standard of living rises.
D、The poverty line tends to be at the same level.
3.More than 40 percent of the poor people are children. This is mainly because ().
A、they do not have enough motivation
B、they are so young that they are deprived of chances to work
C、they fail to get enough education
D、they are very poor in health
4.Most of the American poor people are not qualified for employment because().
A、they to not have any motivation to work
B、they are not very self-confident
C、they are too young or too old to work
D、they have physical and family problems
5.We may conclude from the passage that().
A、better solutions to the poverty problem are not yet found
B、welfare will enable people to be rich
C、poor people are bound to go out of the poverty line if they have chances to do business
D、employment is the best solution to the poverty problem
Beth: Did you hear that Ron was in the hospital？
Mimi: Oh, really？(56 ) with him？
Beth: He's got a very high temperature. I guess it may be cholera (霍乱).
Mimi: Cholera! How in the world did(57 ) ？
Beth: Who knows？!
Mimi: (58 ) for a long time？
Beth: For a couple of weeks, apparently. But he only(59 ) on Monday.
Mimi: Why did he wait so long？ He should have seen a doctor earlier.
Beth: Yes, I know. But luckily the doctor says if he stays in the hospital for a few weeks, be should be able to improve.
Mimi: Gee,(60 ) .
A. it come
B. I hope so
C. he get that
D. was sick
E. What’ s the matter
F. What happened
G. Has he been sick
H. went to see the doctor
