After working long hours On her feet everyday in the operating ,room, Taryn Rose' knew a l

A.In

B.Form

C.After

D.Since

A.a little

B.a few

C.few

D.little

A.A. It must be interesting working for the government.

B.B. I've worked for the government for almost seven years.

C.C. You started as an assistant in the mayor' s office right after college？

human—are disappearing. Some have _ 26 from the face of the earth，others are dying slowly，but all have27_changes as they have come into contact with an_ 28_machine civilization. The merging of diverse peoples into a common mass has produced tension among members of the minorities and the majority alike. The Old Order Amish，who arrived on American shores in colonial times，have _ 29_in the modern world in distinctive，small communities. They have resisted the homogenization _ 30_ more successfully than others. In planting and harvest time one can see their bearded men working the fields with horses and their women hanging out the laundry in neat rows to dry. Many American people have seen Amish families，with the men wearing broad-brimmed black hats and the women in long dresses，in railway or bus_ 31 _. Although the Amish have lived with 32_ America for over two and a half centuries，they have moderated its influence on their personal lives，their families，communities，and their values.

The Amish are often _ 33_by other Americans to be relics of the past who live a simple，inflexible life dedicated to inconvenient out-dated customs. They are seen as abandoning both modern

34_and the American dream of success and progress. But most people have no quarrel with the Amish for doing things the old-fashioned way. Their conscientious objection was tolerated in wartime，for after all，they are good farmers who __ 35_the virtues of work and thrift.

A) accessing F) perceived K) survived

B) conveniences G) practice L) terminals

C) destined H) process M) undergone

D)expanding I)progress N) universal

E) industrialized J) respective O) vanished

keeper younger than sixty, for fear of what people might say about them. I was【56】, however. When I needed a housekeeper I【57】a girl called Bridie Casey, a lovely little girl of seventeen from a village up the coast. But I【58】my choice carefully. I drove out there one day when she was at home, and I had a look at the cottage and a【59】with her mother and a cup of tea, and after that I did not need anyone to say that she was 【60】. I knew if there was anything Bridie did not do【61】her mother would not【62】long to correct her. After that, there was only one【63】to rise.

"Have you a【64】Bridle ？" said I.

"No, doctor, I have not," said she with a simple expression that did not【65】me a bit. As a doctor you soon get used to innocent (无邪的)【66】.

"Well, you'd better【67】and get one," said I,"【68】. I'm not going to take you."

【69】this she laughed.

【70】she started working at my house. She proved to be very【71】and efficient (高效率的). Of course, she was so good-looking that people who came to my house used to pass a【72】about us. But that didn't matter. They did not dare to hire a pretty girl themselves for【73】of what people would say. But I knew as long as a girl had a man of【74】to look after she would give me 【75】.

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A．an inclusion

B．a conclusion

C．an exception

D．a succession

Don't Retire, Start a Micro Business

Retirem ent today is either something that people welcome, or dread. In the UK, the age to qualify for your pension seems to move further away with successive govenments. And with no legal retirement age in the UK, if you want to and your company agrees, you can keep working for as long as you like. Do you want to continue with your employm ent is the question many are asking. A realistic altemative is to start your own micro business.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many in the over 60 age group in particular are looking for altemative ways to make ends meet. But also, how they can take more control of their lives by creating porfolio careers or, staring micro businesses.

The gig economy continues to expand. This fledgling working environm ent continues to define its rules of engagement, but for many, the gig economy has opened a new way to eam an income on their tems. In a report 'Gig Economy Workers and the Future of Retirement', it is found that sixteen percent of Americans plan to take a gig job in their retirem ent. Similar numbers are likely in the UK For those who have no intention of retiring, it is using their business in a dffeent way: a micro business can ensure you have a comfortable retirem ent. If anyone is thinking of winding down his working lives, or that want to make a change, he is to start a new micro business now. Developing this enterprise over the next few years could lead to a healthy second income that could replace the money you will have available if you do fully retire. This is the approach many over 60s are taking as they often top surveys of new business owners. Indeed, the concept of the 'older entrepreneur' is fast becoming the nom, outstipping the often-quoted Mllennial group, as the most entrepreneurial.

21.In the UK, the age for retirem ent and the pension seems to go by working.（）

A.for as long as you like

B.less than sixty

C.till getting the pension

D.till health problems occur

22.What is thelegal age of retirement in the U.SA. according to the passage？（）

A.60

B.65

C.55

D.None of above

23.According to the passage, the realistic suggestion for retired people is（）

A.to keep working

B.to plan second job after retirem ent

C.to take no plans after retirem ent

D.to start their own micro business

24.How many of Americans plan to take a gig job in their retirem ent？（）

A.16%

B.6%

C.60%

D.1.6%

25.The author's atitude that we could infer from the passage is likely to be（）.

A.persuasive

B.suggestive

C.critical

D.offensive

loyees did in 1979．They also take shorter vacations than employees in 1979．It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they？ A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday, At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker’s activities with him. What did they find out？ They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessary work. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant (多余的) telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.

(76)Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.

A group of headhunters (猎头) were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job．For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the Same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job．The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend mote time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work.

However, the connection between time and productivity (生产率) is not always positive. (77) In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone’s productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are not willing to spend so much extra, unproductive time at the office once they finish their work satisfactorily, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the Solution is to find a company that encourages people to do both.

What is the main idea of this passage？

A．Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.

B．Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.

C．Most Americans work 80 hours a week and some work even longer.

D．People can make more money by working longer hours.

loyees did in 1979．They also take shorter vacations than employees in 1979．It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they？ A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday, At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker’s activities with him. What did they find out？ They discovered that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessary work. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant (多余的) telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.

(76)Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.

A group of headhunters (猎头) were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job．For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the Same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job．The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend mote time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work.

However, the connection between time and productivity (生产率) is not always positive. (77) In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone’s productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are not willing to spend so much extra, unproductive time at the office once they finish their work satisfactorily, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the Solution is to find a company that encourages people to do both.

What is the main idea of this passage？

A．Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.

B．Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.

C．Most Americans work 80 hours a week and some work even longer.

D．People can make more money by working longer hours.

ons or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.

Passage 1

Question 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:

According to a recent survey, employees in many companies today work longer hours than employee did in 1979. It seems that Americans are working harder today than ever before. Or are they？ A management consultant, Bill Meyer, decided to find out. For three days, he observed an investment banker hard at work. Meyer wrote down everything the banker did during his long workday. At the end of the three-day period, Meyer reviewed the banker’s activities with him. What did they find out？ They discover that the man spent 80 percent of his time doing unnecessary work. For example, he attended unnecessary meetings, made redundant （多余的）telephone calls, and spent time packing and unpacking his two big briefcases.

(76) Apparently, many people believe that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. When employers evaluate employees, they often consider the amount of time on the job in addition to job performance. Employees know this. Although many working people can do their job effectively during a regular 40-hour work week, they feel they have to spend more time on the job after normal working hours so that the people who can promote them see them.

A group of headhunters （猎头）were asked their opinion about a situation. They had a choice of two candidates for an executive position with an important company. The candidates had similar qualifications for the job. For example, they were both reliable. One could do the job well in a 40-hour work week. The other would do the same job in an 80-hour work week just as well. According to a headhunting expert, the 80-hour-a-week candidate would get the job. The time this candidate spends on the job may encourage other employees to spend more time at work, too. Employers believe that if the employees stay at work later, they may actually do more work.

However, the connection between time and productivity （生产率） is not always positive. (77) In fact, many studies indicate that after a certain point, anyone’s productivity and creativity begin to decrease. Some employees are nor willing to spend so much extra, unproductively time at the office. Once they finish their work satisfactory, they want to relax and enjoy themselves. For these people, the solution is find a company that encourages people to do both.

1. What is the main idea of this passage？

A Many people work long hours but do not always do a lot of work.

B Most people can get more work done by working longer hours.

C Most Americans work 80 hours a week, and some work even longer.

D People can make more money by working longer hours.

Face up to it

One great obstacle(障碍)on the road to health after a significant loss is denial. Instead of facing______【51】has happened to them, says Dr. Michael Aronoff, a spokesperson______【52】the American Psychiatric Association, many people " try to fill up that empty feeling by looking for an escape. " The man who______(53 ) touched a drink will begin taking to alcohol. A woman who watched her weight______【54】overeat.

After working for bosses all his life, John Jankowski had always______【55】to have his own firm. He finally got the start-up money and did well. ______【56】came a down-turn in business, and before long Jankowski was in serious financial trouble.

"It was like my whole______【57】had been______【58】. " he says. With financial resources used______【59】and the pressure of a family to______【60】, Jankowski's thoughts turned______【61】escape.

One morning, while on a run, he just kept going. After jogging westward for two hours, he staggered back home. "I finally realized that I couldn't______【62】away from my troubles. The only thing that made sense was to______【63】up to my situation, " he says. "______【64】failure was the toughest part—______【65】I had to before I could get on with my life. "

(51)

A．which

B．why

C．who

D．what

The journey two divers(潜水员)made some time ago to the very deepest point on the earth make us realize how much of the world still remains to be studied. The two men went down seven miles to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean inside a small ball to find out if there are any ocean currents(水流)or signs of life.

It was necessary to set out early, so that the ball would come to the surface in daylight, and so be easily found by the mother ship which would be waiting for it. The divers began preparations(准备)early in the morning and soon afterwards, when all was ready, the steel ball disappeared under the surface of the water.

The divers felt as if they were going down steps as they passed through warm and cold layers(层)of water. In time, the temperature dropped to freezing point. They kept in touch with the mother ship by telephone telling how they felt. Then, at a depth(深度)of 3,000 feet, the telephone stopped working and they were quite cut off from the outside world. All went well until some four hours later at 30,000 feet, the men were frightened by a loud, cracking(爆裂)noise: even the smallest hole in the ball would have meant instant death. Luckily, though, it was only one of the outer(外部的)windows that had broken. Soon afterwards, the ball touched the soft ocean floor raising a big cloud of "dust" made up of small dead sea-creatures. Here, powerful lights lit up the dark water and the men were surprised to see fish swimming just above them quite untroubled by the great water pressure(压力). But they did not dare to leave the lights on for long , as the heat from them made the water boil. Quite unexpectedly, the telephone began working again and the faint(微弱的)but clear voices of the divers were heard on the mother ship seven miles away. After a stay of thirty minutes the men began their journey up, arriving three hours later, cold and wet through, but none the worse for their experience.

1. The purpose of the diver's journey to the deepest point on the earth was to find _____.

A. if there are water currents and life in the great depths

B. if people can stand the severe cold in the great depths

C. if there are steps in the great depths

D. if the telephone works well in the great depths

2. The divers set out early in the morning so that _____.

A. they could return to the surface during the day

B. they could see at the bottom of the ocean

C. they could avoid the cold at night

D. they could stay long at the bottom

3. Which of the following statements is true？

A. The ocean water temperature decreases steadily with the depth

B. There are steps on the way to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

C. There are steps between the water layers of different temperature

D. The water layers of different temperatures made the divers feel as if they were going down steps

4. As the divers went down to the ocean floor, the telephone _____.

A. kept working all the time

B. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working again after they reached the bottom

C. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working at 30,000 feet

D. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working again when they returned to the same depth

5. On the ocean floor, the divers found that _____.

A. there was no life but some small dead sea-creatures

B. fish were swimming as freely as they do near the surface

C. fish were not swimming freely in the dark water

D. fish were not swimming freely under the high water pressure