A wise apple refers to ().
A.a clever man
B.a young man
C.an arrogant man
D.a playboy
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A.a clever man
B.a young man
C.an arrogant man
D.a playboy
A.apple in the Eden
B.apple eated by Adam
C.Men' s throat
D.Men' s eyes
Nevertheless, let's face it: English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, neither pine nor apple in pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. Sweetmeats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted. But when we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, public bathrooms have no baths in them.
And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fang, grocers don't groce, and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese—so one moose, two meese?
If the teacher taught, why isn't it true that the preacher praught? If a horsehair mat is made from the hair of horses and a camel-hair coat from the hair of camels, from what is a mohair coat made? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
In what other language do people drive on a parkway and park in a driveway? Ship by truck and send car- go by ship? Have noses that nm and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?
You must be shocked at a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form. by filling it out and in which your alarm clock goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race (which, of course, isn't really a race at all). That is why, when stars are out they are visible, but when the lights are out they are invisible. And why, when I wind up my watch I start it, but when I wind up this essay I end it.
Which of the following pairs mean the same?
A.A wise man and a wise guy.
B.A slim chance and a fat chance.
C.Overlook and oversee.
D.Sweetmeat and sweets.
A growing number of these attractions now allow customers to print e-tickets at home with large discounts off the gate price, in part to spur attendance that has declined in recent years.
After boom times in the late 1990s, theme park attendance began to decrease, with an overall decline of about 40% over the past few years at North America's 50 most-visited establishments, says James Zoitak, editor of Amusement Business.
"The boom was off the rose as we turned the comer into 2000, so there's more discounting now", he says.
Discounting isn't new to an industry that has longer partnered with other commercial enterprises, such as soft drink companies, to offer deals. But e-ticketing adds a new opportunity that not only brings savings but convenience as well, since it allows visitors to avoid the line at the gate.
"If you can get in early before the lines fill up, you're getting more for your money", says Robert Niles of the website Theme Park Insider.
The word "attractions"(Line 1, Para. 2) refers to ______.
A.theme parks
B.bargains
C.e-tickets
D.discounts
There are a number of reasons for the widespread dissatisfaction with college. First, there are plenty of problems with higher education—poor quality and out-of-control costs are two of the biggest,Second, it is true that college is not for everyone.There are plenty of rewarding and important careers that do not require college.And due to the slow economy,there may in fact be more graduates than the current job market needs.Besides,anti-college sentiment is nothing new· Today,Microsoft’s Bill Gates or Apple’s Steve Jobs—both college dropouts-is often held up as evidence of why all that time sitting in class is better spent elsewhere.
However,getting a college education is still a good idea.College graduates earn more,and are more likely to have a job in the first place.According to the statistics last year,the average weekly earnings for someone with some college but no degree were$712,compared to$1,038 for a college graduate.That is almost$17,000 over the course of a year and there is an even bigger divide for those with less education.Meanwhile,the unemployment rate was 9.2 percent for those with only some college and more than 10 percent for those with just a middle school degree,but it was 5.4 percent for college graduates.The economic gaps between college completers and those with less education are getting larger·
Although most Americans surveyed by Pew feel doubtful about the value of a college degree,an overwhelming majority of parents Pew surveyed still expect their children to go to college."It call be inferred that the increased doubt has not significantly influenced decision making." Pew’s Taylor says.“Despite the concern about rising costs and other problems,college remains a universal desire in this country.”
21.Recently many Americans question_____.
A.the value of a college degree
B.the ability of college graduates
C.the quality of college education
D.the high cost of higher education
22.The passage tells US that Bill Gates was_____.
A.a self-taught college student
B.a hardworking undergraduate
C.a successful college dropout
D.a successful college graduate
23.The writer seems to agree that_____.
A.there is no need to go to college
B.anti—college sentiment is a new thing
C.college cannot guarantee employment
D.college education remains a wise choice
24.The unemployment rate for college graduates last Year was_____.
A.5.4%
B.7.1%
C.9.2%
D.10%
25.The Pew survey implies that_____.
A.the cost of college education will decrease
B.most Americans still favor college education
C.the quality of college education will improve
D.increased doubt affects parents’decision making
Passage One
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
As concern about swine flu sweeps the globe, the best way to protect yourself from contracting it or other infectious diseases is with a dose of common sense: Wash your hands frequently, cover your coughs and sneezes and stay home from work or school if you feel ill.
These guidelines may seem basic, but they’re effective in warding off the spread of infections. Richard Besser, acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said, “Control of an outbreak of infectious disease is a shared responsibility. It’s important that individuals realize they have a key role to play in reducing their own likelihood of getting infected.”
Specifically, people are wise to wash their hands often with soap and warm water for 15 to 20 seconds at a time or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water isn’t accessible. The CDC also recommends avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of germs.
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of regular seasonal influenza. People with swine flu often get a fever, headache, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue. Some also have gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting.
Swine flu is a virus that usually affects pigs but appears to have acquired the ability to pass from person to person, though it’s unclear how easily it can be transmitted this way.
If you become sick, stay home for the period of infection, which is typically seven days, although children may be contagious for longer. Once on the mend, don’t return to work or school until at least a day after symptoms have disappeared, Besser said.
“Wearing a face mask when out in public isn’t warranted in most cases,” he said. “I know some people feel more comfortable having a mask, and there are certain circumstances where that may be of value, but I would rather people really focus on hand-washing, as well as covering coughs and sneezes.”
Other social practices may need to be adjusted, such as the salutary kiss that’s customary in some regions.
“If you’re in an affected area or you have the swine flu, it’s probably best not to give a kiss,” Besser said. “But we’re not recommending the end of affection during the period.”
第22题:To protect yourself from swine flu, it is a good idea to __________.
A) have baths frequently B) cover your coughs and sneezes
C) stay home from work or school if you feel tired D) eat an apple every day
“He is said to be a wise leader、” “Oh, no, he is _____ but a wise leader、”
A、anything
B、anyone
C、anybody
D、anywhere
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