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学英语 找长喜 1 四级阅读 摸底测试一 Passage 1 题材字数做题时间 心理现象 1036 词 15 分钟 The Psychology of Weddings Weddings，like any other major life event，can bring out the best and worst in all of us:generosity，creativity，humor，as well as jealousy，control，and even boredom.Many times，women and men approach weddings from vastly different points of view.It seems that women are more obvious about their feelings，yet weddings also deeply affect men as well especially，of course，the groom.Here are some insights into womens psychology of weddings.All women have，at some level，an amount of“wedding indoctrination（教条）”buried deep within.We are raised to believe in the“fairytale romance”，and whether the idea is appealing or revolting，weve all been exposed over and over again to the n otion of being rescued by a handsome prince riding on a white horse.Theres also not much of a leap between a Bride and a Princess in the female psyche.The traditional bridal gown is our one opportunity to be Queen for a Day.Our officiant（神父）“crowns”us in front of loving spectators，pronounces us husband and wife，and after much fanfare（吹奏声），we are served an elegant meal by those who wait on us.The Bride even has her very own attendant and the Maid of Honor.The ceremony itself is expected by many women to be“perfect”;a wealth of advertising budgets are spent convincing you that one service or product will help you“create the perfect day”.Perfect，in fact，is probably the word used most often in wedding advertising.Ladies，its our one opportunity in life to play the ultimate dressup，make a grand entrance with the perfect dress，hair，makeup，and more.We express our vows with perfect grace and poise，exchange rings as symbols of our eternal bond，then turn to face our adoring audience as they spend the remainder of the day congratulating and admiring us.The photographer captures each precious moment as it unfolds，and as we arrive at the reception and are presented（complete with our new title），we are seated above the crowd，surrounded by our admirers，beautiful flowers，gifts，and music.We are the first to be served，the first to dance，and the first to cut the cake.When else in our lives is one day centered completely around us?While men tend to think of all this that women take very seriously as a lot of hoopla（喧闹）.Those who take it a little too seriously turn into the dreaded“Bridezilla”the ultimate control freak（反常的）and perfectionist who delights in bossing others around，who is never satisfied.For most brides，however，the wedding is an experience in the ultimate event planning.Although many advertisers claim that weddings can and should be stressfree，we all know that they never are.We place too much importance consciously and unconsciously on our wedding to have a casual attitude about it.What is it within us women，in particular，that demands such impossibly high standards?First，lets look at the Queen for a Day analogy（类比）.Women still struggle with discrimination，even in 21st century America.We all share the same wound，whether we are selfmade CEOs bathing in the limelight（引人注目的中心），or berated（挨骂的）customer service agents bathing in a sea of gray corporate cubicle（小隔间）.We all struggle to be taken 学英语 找长喜 2 seriously，even if it is just for a day.Rather ironic，then，that a large and often complex event like a wedding offers us symbolic respite（暂缓）from the lack of control we often feel in our daily lives.Men，by contrast，truly dont seem to get angry when the bouquet（花束）is not what was originally chosen.Men just seem to be able to roll with these things，generally speaking，so much better than women.And“better than”is exactly whats deeply buried underneath all our expectations，hopes，and dreams.While women strive to show that，on this one single day，they can be“better”than any other day，men sail through all the planning details with enviable nonchalance（冷淡）.When men get involved in the planning details，the meaning of it all just isnt there like it is for women.Men dont care if there are roses or lilies.Somehow，theyve managed to keep their focus on the one thing that really counts:that they are committing to the love of their lives if theyre married at the end of the day，thats all that really matters.We know it，and they know it.So，how do we as women find our balance?First，we have to take a bold and daring look inside ourselves.In our drive for perfectionism，we as women have actually set ourselves up for some degree of ironic failure.Its more often，men，our beloved husbands，who keep a cool head and（if we have just a little awareness）show us that，despite our grand efforts，once more they are“better”.Theyve probably not lost any sleep over the details of the planning.They may have tossed and turned the night before the wedding when the reality of“lifelong commitment”starts to sink in，but thats fodder（素材）for another article.So ladies，whats the worst that could happen if our wedding isnt perfect?Do we think our audience of beloved family and friends will realize we arent perfect either?Oh no!Perhaps they will think we dont deserve our new status.Or，even worse，maybe they just wont take us seriously.This may all sound too harsh，but as a woman，a bride，a bridesmaid，and a wedding guest，Ive seen it firsthand.All of us women and men included strive to prove to ourselves each day that we matter，that we are important，capable，and above all，worthy.We can convince ourselves that everyone adores us and is ever so impressed by us.For women，delusions of grandeur（庄严）come out in full force at our wedding，and many other more mundane occasions.And，to be fair，mens do too just usually not at weddings.1.What can we know about peoples psychology of weddings according to the first paragraph?Men and women usually have very different points of view toward weddings.B Womens feelings about weddings are obvious while men arent affected at all.C Women and men have totally same feelings but only women show their feelings openly.D Women and men have similar feelings in every detail of Weddings.2.Which of the following best describes“wedding indoctrination”within womens heart?The groom is the wealthiest in the world B A bride is like a princess in the“fairytale romance”.C The wedding clothing should be the most costly.D The wedding should be held in a magnificent palace.3.Women feel like a queen in the wedding day because.the bridal gown and crown are thought to be worn only by a queen B they finally marry their handsome“princes”in their heart C they are the focus of the wedding and everything is done for them 学英语 找长喜 3 D the traditional bridal gown is exactly the same as a queens gown 4.The phrase“same wound”（Line 2，Para.5）refers to.struggling to earn money B being complained by customers C not being taken seriously D being controlled by others 5.A wellplanned wedding offers women an opportunity to.look down upon all men without considering the result B get them known and famous in the community C shortly escape from the feeling of lack of control D make the acquaintance of many upperclass people 6.Why do women have expectations and dreams of a high standard wedding?Because they want a better feeling out of the ordinary life.B Because they want to have a wonderful memory of the wedding.C Because they want their own wedding to be the best in the world.D Because they are too excited to deal with things properly.7.The most important thing that men focus on in the weddings is that.they are committed to love B they should act gracefully C the weddings are held for them D they can be better than the brides 8.Convinced by much advertising，many women expect their wedding ceremonies to be.9.Women are more likely to during their drive for perfectionism.10.To the author，that everyone adores us and is ever so impressed by us at the wedding is just.Passage 2 题材字数做题时间 学校教育 265 词 8 分钟 American universities are rushing towards a wireless future.They are installing networks that let students and teachers surf the Internet from laptop computers.But professors say the technology 11 a growing challenge:Retaining their students attention.In a classroom at American University in Washington D.C.，the benefits and 12 of the new wireless work were on display.From the back row of a lecture hall，more than a dozen laptop screens were visible.As Professor Jay Mallek lectured on the finer points of an office budget，many students went online to surf the Internet.Students write quick emails and send instant messages.A young man shows an 13 email to the women next to him，and then switches over to read the online edition of The Wall Street Journal.Distraction is nothing new.As long as there have been 14，students have whispered，passed notes and even gazed out the window and daydreamed.But the arrival of the laptop has introduced new 15 for distraction，and wireless introduces an even 16 range of distraction.This is 17 annoying for law professors，many of whom still live in the world of paper.“This is something that hurts the students themselves，”said Ian Ayres，professor at Yale Law School，who 18 the Internets entry into the classroom.However，Professor Mallek sees it differently.He said the benefits of the technology 19 the problems.He suggested that it might even be making him a better teacher.He takes the 20 of losing his students to email and online newspapers as a challenge to keep lectures lively and interesting.A opportunities B threat C convey D opposes E important F 学英语 找长喜 4 especially G broader H drawbacks I schools J demonstrates K amusing Lautomatically Mposes Noutweigh Odisorders Passage 3 题材字数做题时间 生活百态 442 词 9 分钟 In an ordinary mirror your right eye stares at your right eye and your left eye at your left eye the opposite of the rightleft，leftright connection we employ for assessing one another in the wild.The image in a True Mirror（which shows you what you look like to others）can come as something of a shock.You tend to look the way you do in photographs，which for many people is also a shock.A newspaper headline held up to a True Mirror doesnt appear backward it reads just fine.But your own face may seem oddly asymmetrical（不对称的）.Facial mannerisms（习惯）nurtured in front of a normal mirror may in a True Mirror be revealed in a different light.“It is a wholly new view for many，”the True Mirrors promotional literature admits，“and not surprisingly，some dont like or feel comfortable with the new look.”Another issue:in a True Mirror you seem to have far less control over the figure in the glass than you do in a normal mirror.If you turn to the right in front of a normal mirror，the image turns with you and ends up facing in the same direction，completing the visual palindrome（回文）.In a True Mirror the image faces the other way，as if you were about to begin pacing off for a duel with yourself;and when you take a step，the image steps away from you.In a normal mirror your reflected finger comes out to meet your real one until they touch，like Michelangelos God and Adam.In a True Mirror the reflected finger comes at you from the other side of the glass，as if pointed by the other hand.Ordinarily，you have no difficulty looking at a normal mirror and guiding your hand to an object reflected in it.Try this with a True Mirror，and your grasp will prove errant.Shaving becomes a blood sport.If all the rearview mirrors in Americas cars were suddenly replaced by True Mirrors，there could be a very special episode of ER.21.People accustomed to a normal mirror will have far less control over the figure in a True Mirror because.the figure in it moves in an opposite direction with people B people usually have little chance to get to know its working principles C people are reluctant to see who they really are through it D people have not been taught to get themselves accustomed to it 22.Which of the following can be inferred about Michelangelos God and Adam?It depicts God and Adam looking in the same direction.B It depicts God and Adam reaching out toward each other.C It depicts God and Adam facing away from each other.D It depicts God holding Adam in his arms.23.The word“errant”（Line 11，Para.2）most probably means.difficultB tight C correctD remarkable 24.What can we know about a True Mirror?It enhances ones looks.B It distorts ones looks.C It reflects ones looks in a different light.D It does not reflect a persons look reliably.25.What message does the author want to convey by the last sentence? 学英语 找长喜 5 The television play ER will have new things added into its episodes.B Drivers will get special feelings to have True Mirrors as rearview mirrors.C More accidents will happen if True Mirrors replace rearview mirrors.D The increasing number of people will be killed due to True Mirrors.Passage 4 题材字数做题时间 运动健康 358 词 8 分钟 Jogging has become the most popular individual sport in America.Many theories，even some mystical ones，have been advanced to explain the popularity of jogging.The plain truth is that jogging is a cheap，quick and efficient way to maintain（or achieve）physical fitness.The most useful sort of exercise is exercise that develops the heart，lungs，and circulatory systems.If these systems are fit，the body is ready for almost any sport and for almost any sudden demand made by work or emergencies.One can train more specifically，as by developing strength for weight lifting or the ability to run straight ahead for short distances with great power as in football，but running trains your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen more efficiently to all parts of your body.It is worth doing that:this sort of exercise is the only kind that can reduce heart disease，the number one cause of death in America.Only one sort of equipment is needed a pair of good shoes.Physicians advise beginning joggers not to try to run in tennis or gym shoes.Many design advances have been made in only the last several years that make a pair of excellent running shoes indispensable if a runner wishes to develop as quickly as possible，with as little chance of injury as possible.A pair of good running shoes will have soft pads for absorbing shock，as well as slightly builtup heels and full heel cups that will give the knee and ankle more stability.A wise investment in good shoes will prevent blisters（水泡）and the foot，ankle and knee injuries and will also enable the wearer to run on paved or soft surfaces.No other special equipment is needed;you can jog in any clothing you desire，even your street clothes.It takes surprisingly little time to develop the ability to run.The American Jogging Association has a twelveweek program designed to move from a fifteenminute walk（which almost anyone can manage who is in reasonable health）to a thirtyminute run.A measure of common sense，a physical examination，and a planned schedule are all it takes.26.The main purpose of this passage is to.discuss jogging as a physical fitness program B describe the type of clothing needed for jogging C provide scientific evidence of the benefits of jogging D launch a nationwide physical fitness campaign 27.The most effective kind of exercise should be the one that.train