A) communication
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B) information D) media types
C) high-technology
For a small island Great Britain has a great length of coastline, and there is no place in the whole country which is more than three hours' journey by car from the sea. The coast is very varied, with perhaps the best parts in the south-west of England and in the west of Scotland. The coast of Devon and Cornwall, in the south-west, is much indented (向内陆凹进), with many sheltered bays and fine rough points of land extending out into the sea. With so large a population on so small an island the best parts of the coast are inevitably rather crowded during the summer, but much of Devon and Cornwall is still unspoiled, with many picturesque (风景如画的) fishing villages. The other parts of the coast are less dramatic, being partly flat and partly steep.
In the parts nearest to great centers of population big seaside-resort (海滨胜地) towns have grown up. Four of these–Brighton, Bournemouth and Southend in the south, and Blackpool in the north-west–have become important towns themselves, with more than 150,000 permanent residents each, and there are other big seaside towns whose inhabitants include many retired people. Some of these places are remarkable for the great number of visitors they receive, some to stay for a week or a fortnight, some to spend a few hours on the beach before returning home in the evening.
111. It will take one __C___ to travel to any place of Great Britain by car from any part of the coast. A) a week
B) a fortnight
C) 3 hours or less
D) more than 3 hours
112. According to the first paragraph, it is more possible for a visitor to find a scenic spot along the coast of England in __B___. A) the north-east C) the north-west
B) the south-west D) the south-east
113. Some parts of the coast in Great Britain are crowded during the summer probably because they __C___.
A) have a great number of inhabitants B) are suitable for fishing
C) attract a large number of visitors D) extend out into the sea C) steep with bare rocky hills D) dramatic with beautiful scenery C) From a few days to two months. D) Seldom more than a week.
114. The coast of Devon and Cornwall can be best described as ____D_. A) flat all the way to the sea B) sheltered all the year round
115. How long do the visitors stay in a seaside resort? A A) From several hours to two weeks. B) Usually less than a day. Passage 24
If women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.
Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.
No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability. They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.
When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress
reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.
116. Designers and big stores always make money ____C____. A). by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry B). because they are capable of predicting new fashions C). by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothing
D). because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing
117. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dresses is seen as ___B_.
A). a waste of money B). a waste of time C). an expression of taste D). an expression of creativity
118. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stress on the ____C__ of clothing. A). cost
B). appearance
C). comfort
D). suitability
119. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A A). New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.
B). The constant changes in women's clothing reflect their strength of character. C). The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.
D). Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.
120. By saying \conclusions to be drawn are obvious\(Line 1-2, Para. 4) the writer means that ________D_____ .
A). women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at B). women are better able to put up with discomfort C). men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers D). men are more stable and reliable in character Passage 25
People everywhere agree on what a mountain is. The fact is that definitions vary.
Everyone admits, for example, that Everest is a mountain, the highest of them all, with an altitude of almost 30,000 feet. But what about Snowdon, the loftiest peak in Wales? It rises a mere 3000 feet, yet it is also called a mountain. Comparison, a little matter of relativity, is the key. To the average person living on North America's Great Plains, Vermont's Green Mountains look lofty indeed, but to anyone from the Rocky Mountains, the Green Mountains seem nothing more than hills.
Geographers generally agree that, to be a mountain topographically (在地形学方面) , a landmass must reach an altitude of 3000 feet above the level of the sea. Mount Everest, for instance, is 30,000 feet above sea level, but only 15,000 feet above the neighboring Tibetan plateau. Geologists restrict the definition even more, maintaining that a mountain is a mountain by virtue of its geological structure. Some rugged highlands are not really mountains, while some flat, low-lying rock surfaces are true mountains. They are low now because of centuries of erosion. There are even mountains under the sea, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, for example. Like all true mountains, they were originally formed by large-scale movements of the earth's crust. 121. How high a mountain looks to the average person depends on what he __A_____.
A) compares it with C) reads about geology B) knows about the climate D) thinks of topography 122. Everest is the highest mountain in ____D____. A) the world B) Tibet
C)North America D) both A and B
123. Geographers measure mountains by comparing them with _____C______. A) the surrounding land C) the level of the sea B) the height to which clouds rise D) other mountains
124. Geologists are not primarily concerned with a mountain's ______B_____. A) history
C) structure D) formation
C) exceptionally beautiful D) covered with snow
B) height A) very old B) found in the ocean Passage 26
125. Most flat, low-lying mountains are ______A_____.
When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer's claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单), or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.
A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the \the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favour, assuming he or she has a just claim.
Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.
Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, \one is unclear\立体声音响) does not work.‖
The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers' rights. 126. When a consumer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the first thing he should do is to D . A). complain personally to the manager B). threaten to take the matter to court
C). write a firm letter of complaint to the store of purchase D). show some written proof of the purchase to the store.
127. If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it's better to complain to__B_.
A). a shop assistant
B). a store manager D). a public organization
C). the manufacturer
128. The most effective complaint can be made by ____B____.