How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of languag - 快问云问答

第1题

(1 )Men first learnt to invent words is unknown; (2)other words, the origin of languag

(1)Men first learnt to invent words is unknown; (2)other words, the origin of language is a mystery.All we really know is that men, unlike(3) , somehow invented certain sounds to(4 ) thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate (交际) with each other;and that later they agreed(5)certain signs, called letters, which could be (6)down.Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we (7)words.

The power of words (8 )in their associations---the things they bring up before our minds.Words became filled (9) meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and (10 )events of our past and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.

(1)A.How

B.What

C.Which

D.That

(2)A.on

B.with

C.in

D.for

(3)A.women

B.plants

C.fish

D.animals

(4)A.express

B.speak

C.say

D.tell

(5)A.to

B.upon

C.with

D.in

(6)A.spoken

B.drawn

C.written

D.made

(7)A.speak

B.say

C.tell

D.call

(8)A.lay

B.lays

C.lie

D.lies

(9)A.with

B.of

C.out

D.in

(10)A.happy

B.sad

C.good

D.bad

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第2题

Ian Thorpe was born in Paddington, Australia on 13th October 1982. His father, Ken, alwa

ys wanted him to be a cricketer. But when Ian overcame a childhood allergy to chlorine, his only dream was to join his sister Christine in the pool.

It’s easy to see why. His 1.95 metres, 96 kilos and size 54 feet give him an awesome presence in the water. It was his feet which brought him his first nickname, “Flipper”. He swims so fast that he seems to fly through the water. So how did it all start？

Thorpe made his first appearance in international competition at the age of 14. His greatest feat came only three years later when he won three gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. His success and popularity have done much to raise the profile of the sport.

Australia is a nation of water babies. 85% of its population live within 30 miles of the beach and its swimmers enjoy a pin-up status similar to footballers like David Beckham in the UK. In fact, for a time, Thorpe was Australia’s number one national hero. There were special Australian stamps to celebrate his victories in the Olympics. Now, there is even a fragrance called “Ian Thorpe for Men” and a range of men’s underwear.

But in spite of this superstar status, Ian has a friendly relationship with the media. He is happy to discuss his love of philosophy, grunge music, Japanese food, computer games and Armani clothes. However, not all media work is light-hearted. Since his retirement from professional swimming in 2006, he has founded his own charity called “Fountain for Youth”. This organisation fights to bring positive changes to children’s lives by improving health and education, especially for Aboriginal communities in Australia.

1.What did Thorpe’s father want Ian to be？

A、A flipper

B、A cricketer

C、A swimmer

2.What is Thorpe’s first nickname？

A、Ian

B、Fountain for Youth

C、Flipper

3.What did Ian win at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games？

A、Three gold medals

B、Three silver medals

C、Three bronze medals

4.Which of the following is to celebrate Ian’s victories in the Olympic？

A、A fragrance called “Ian Thorpe for Men”

B、Special Australian stamps

C、A range of men’s underwear

5.When did Thorpe withdraw from professional swimming？

A、In 1982

B、In 2000

C、In 2006

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第3题

in some way the employment interview is like a persuasive speech, for the applicant seek

s to persuade the employer to employ him or her.a job applicant should find interview.fist, the applicant should know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective.it is important that the applicant be able to state of the company.second, the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the company.the applicant should find out the location of the home and region plans for expansion, and company philosophy.

having gathered enough information concerning the company.the applicant is ready for the interview.the interviewer’s first impression comes from the interviewee’s appearance.for most interviews, appropriate dress for men is a conservative(保守的)dank-colored suit with a long-sleeve while or light blue shirt.for women a conservative.tale suit or dress appropriate. both men and women should have neat.,conservation length, of hair.

although gathered and dress are maters of taste, many person direction judge interview from their appearance directly, for example.one recent college graduate who felt himself qualified was interviewed for a public relations job.however, the personnel manager considered this young man unsuitable for this particular position for his long hair, sloppy(不整洁) dress.,and casual manner.

36.Before the interview, a job applicant should be clear about_

A.the relationship between his career objective and the job

B.when and where the interview will take place

C.who will also take part in the interview

D.the process of the interview

37.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the information the applicant has to find out？

A.The company’s location.

B.The company’s financial status.

C.The company’s expansion plans.

D.The company’s history.

38.According to the passage, which of following statements is true？

A.Before the interview.the applicant may neglect the company’s philosophy

B.Before the interview, the applicant should be Clear about the name of the manager

C.In the interview, Ir s appropriate for the applicant to be dressed conservatively

D.In the interview' s not suitable for the applicant to try to persuade the employer to employ him

39.The most suitable dressing for men in a job interview is to wear.

A.a colorful shirt

B.a sloppy dress

C.a pair of casual shoes

D.a dark-colored suit

40.From the example in the passage, we may conclude that.

A.self-confidence is the key point

B.first impression is vital

C.personal taste is essential

D.work experience is very important

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第4题

Imagine this situation: you have bought a faulty item from a shop and you take () back

Imagine this situation: you have bought a faulty item from a shop and you take （) back

to complain. You go directly to the shop assistant and tell them your problem. They say they cannot help you, () makes you angrier, to the point perhaps where you start insulting the poor shop assistant. RESULT: This will do you no (), like getting any compensation, or even a refund. If you go directly to the first person you see within the organization you are complaining about, you may be wasting your time () they may be powerless to take any action or provide you () a solution. So the important lesson to be learnt is to make sure firstly that you are speaking to the relevant person, the one who has the authority to make decisions.

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第5题

If you are hired for this job, how will you approach the first thirty days ？如果我们聘你从

If you are hired for this job, how will you approach the first thirty days ？

如果我们聘你从事这项工作，你最初的30天，会做什么？

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第6题

How will you celebrate your first summer holiday in China？（).

A.It is in spring

B.We often throw a party

C.That's a good idea

D.I'll go traveling

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第7题

In the classic marriage vow(誓约),couples promise to stay together in sickness and in

In the classic marriage vow（誓约),couples promise to stay together in sickness and in

health. But a new study finds that the risk of divorce among older couples rises when the wife—not the husband— becomes seriously ill.

"Married women diagnosed with a serious health condition may find themselves struggling with the impact of their disease while also experiencing the stress of divorce," said researcher Amelia Karraker. Karraker and co-author Kenzie Latham analyzed 20 years of data on 2,717 marriages from a study conducted by Indiana University since 1992. At the time of the first interview, at least one of the partners was over the age of 50.

The researchers examined how the onset(发生)of four serious physical illnesses affected marriages. They found that, overall, 31% of marriages ended in divorce over the period studied. The incidence of new chronic(慢性的)illness onset increased over time as well, with more husbands than wives developing serious health problems. "We found that women are doubly vulnerable to marital break-up in the face of illness," Karraker said. "They're more likely to be widowed, and if they're the ones who become ill, they're more likely to get divorced."

While the study didn't assess why divorce is more likely when wives but not husbands become seriously ill, Karraker offers a few possible reasons. "Gender norms and social expectations about caregiving may make it more difficult for men to provide care to sick spouses," Karraker said. "And because of the imbalance in marriage markets, especially in older ages, divorced men have more choices among prospective partners than divorced women."

Given the increasing concern about health care costs for the aging population, Karraker believes policymakers should be aware of the relationship between disease and risk of divorce.

"Offering support services to spouses caring for their other halves may reduce marital stress and prevent divorce at older ages," she said. "But it's also important to recognize that the pressure to divorce may be health-related and that sick ex-wives may need additional care and services to prevent worsening health and increased health costs."

91.What can we learn about marriage vows from the passage_____

A.They may not guarantee a lasting marriage.

B.They are as binding as they used to be.

C.They are not taken seriously any more.

D.They may help couples tide over hard times.

92.What did Karraker and co-author Kenzie Latham find about elderly husbands_____

A.They are generally not good at taking care of themselves.

B.They can become increasingly vulnerable to serious illnesses.

C.They can develop different kinds of illnesses just like their wives.

D.They are more likely to contract serious illnesses than their wives.

93.What does Karraker say about women who fall ill_____

A.They are more likely to be widowed.

B.They are more likely to get divorced.

C.They are less likely to receive good care.

D.They are less likely to bother their spouses.

94.Why is it more difficult for men to take care of their sick spouses according to Karraker_____

A.They are more accustomed to receiving care.

B.They find it more important to make money for the family.

C.They think it more urgent to fulfill their social obligations.

D.They expect society to do more of the job.

95.What does Karraker think is also important_____

A.Reducing marital stress on wives.

B.Providing extra care for divorced women.

C.Stabilizing old couples' relations.

D.Making men pay for their wives, health costs.

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第8题

— How do you like your first term here at the university？— _______

A. To tell the truth, I don’t like it at all.

B. I don’t know.

C. How about you？

D. I don’t want to talk about it.

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第9题

How many flight classes are there?()

A、Economy

B、Premium economy

C、Business

D、First class

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第10题

The world of taxi drivers is dominated by men. But there is one small taxi company in De

lhi，where all the drivers and passengers are female. Women’s safety is a hot topic in India at the moment, so it's proving a very popular service.

“When I’m on the road driving our taxi I feel very proud，because this is the first taxi service only for women,” says 31yearold Shanti Sharma, who is one of eight female drivers with a taxi service called Cabs for Women by Women.

The last couple of months, since the rape and murder in the city of a college student travelling on a bus, have been particularly busy for her and her colleagues.

“After this case，our workload has increased so much,” says Sharma.“Women who used other cab services are also turning to us now.”

Most women in Delhi say they routinely face harassment(骚扰), and worse, especially on public transport.

Sharma, a single parent with three daughters, has been working as a taxi driver since 2011, when the service was first set up, and it has changed her life. This is the first time that she has earned enough—about 250 a month—to support her family.

Of course, she and the other female taxi drivers are completely outnumbered by male cabbies.“When I park somewhere there are always men there and inevitably five or six of them get together and hang out, ” she says.“I’m usually the only woman in the parking lot, so I just stay inside the car.”

It’s not much better when she is out on the road. Sharma says the male drivers give her a hard time.“As soon as they see a woman at the wheel they start honking(按喇叭) for no reason. They’ll try to overtake you. I’m always worrying about how to avoid getting hit by someone.”

The company behind Cabs for Women by Women, Sakha Consulting Wings, had a number of goals when it set up the service .It wanted to give women from poor backgrounds an opportunity to earn money. By putting women in charge of technologies, it also wanted to change people’s attitudes, and open up boundaries for women.

21、The taxi service Cabs for Women by Women _____.

A、is greatly needed at present in India

B、causes a hot debate in India

C、was set up in 2012

D、is free of charge for women

22、Why are women who used other cab services turning to Cabs for Women by Women？

A、Because it is cheap.

B、Because it is safe.

C、Because it is famous.

D、Because it is convenient.

23、What do we know about Sharma？

A、She is the first female taxi driver in Delhi.

B、She lives in harmony with her husband.

C、She has regretted becoming a taxi driver.

D、She has a better salary after becoming a taxi driver.

24、What is the main idea of the last paragraph？

A、The opportunities Cabs for Women by Women provides for women.

B、The main purposes of Cabs for Women by Women.

C、People’s attitudes towards Cabs for Women by Women.

D、The background information of Cabs for Women by Women.

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