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that may test his investigations.
（1）、What makes a scientist according to the passage? ________ A. The tools he uses. B. The way he uses his tools. C. His ways of learning. D. The various tools he uses.
（2）、The underlined part in the passage shows_______. A. the importance of information B. the importance of thinking
C. the difference between scientists and ordinary people D. the difference between carpenters and people with other jobs. （3）、A sound scientific theory should be one that _________.
A. works not only under one set of conditions at one time, but also under the same conditions at other times
B. does not allow any changes even under different conditions C. can be used for many purposes D. leave no room for improvement
（4）、The author quotes the case of Albert Einstein to illustrate __________. A. that measurements are keys to success in science B. that accuracy of mathematics
C. that investigations are important in science
D. that the mathematical calculations may test his investigations
（5）、What is the main idea of the passage? ________ A. The theory of relativity. B. Exactness is the core of science.
C. Scientists are different from ordinary people.
D. Exactness and ways of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist.
Passage 7
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to
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telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures that treat time differently. Promptness is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person, who is 5 minutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.
（1）、What is the main idea of this passage? ________
A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S. B. The role of time in social life over the world.
C. If people are late, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S. D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the same.
（2）、What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours? _______
A. A matter of work. B. A matter of life or death. C. You want to see him or her.
D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.
（3）、Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend in the U.S. A.? A. at 7:00 am B. at 4:00 pm C. at the midnight D. at 4 am
（4）、Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? ________ A. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
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B. No misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures about the concept of time. C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U.S.A. D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.
（5）、From the passage we can safely infer that _______ A. it's a matter of life or death if you call someone in day time. B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world.
C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are early or late for a business party. D. if a person is late for a date, he needn't make some explanation.
Passage8
There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals.
Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibly, months. It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation, long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without the achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed.
The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year, or they could even extend for several years. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your motivation and desire will increase.
Long-term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.
（1）、Our long-term goals mean a lot _______. A. if we cannot reach solid short-term goals B. if we complete the short-term goals C. if we have dreams of the future D. if we put forward some plans
（2）、New short-term goals are built upon______. A. a daily basis
B. your achievement in a week
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C. current activities
D. the goals that have been completed
（3）、When we complete each step of our goals, ________. A. we will win final success B. we are overwhelmed
C. we will build up our confidence to achieve success D. we should have strong desire for setting new goals
（4）、What is the main idea of this passage? _______ A. Life is a dynamic thing.
B. We should set up long-term goals. C. Different kinds of goals in life. D. The limitation of long-term goals.
（5）、Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage? _______ A. The long-term goals cannot amount to very munch without achieving short-term goals. B. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals. C. Life is a static thing, thus never allowing a long-term goal to limit us. D. We should often add new short-term goals to what have been completed.
Passage 9
How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thought and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to present those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.
The power of words, then, lies in their associations - the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.
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（1）、The origin of language is _________. A. a legend handed down from the past B. a matter that is hidden or secret C. a question difficult to answer D. a problem not yet solved
（2）、What is true about words? _______ A. They are used to express feelings only. B. They can not be written down. C. They are simply sounds. D. They are mysterious.
（3）、The real power of words consists in their ______. A. properties B. characteristics C. peculiarity
D. representative function
（4）、By \A. a special quality
B. a joining of ideas in the mind C. an appearance which is puzzling D. a strange feature
（5）、Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true? _________ A. He is no more than a master of words.
B. He can convey his ideas in words which sing like music. C. He can move men to tears. D. His style is always charming.
Passage 10
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person's conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.
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