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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Passage One Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.“Tear em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee(裁判)!”There are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But lets not kid ourselves. They have
2、been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations(含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I se
3、e the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “adversary” “enemy” and “one who opposes your interests”. Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to take every action, no matter h
4、ow gross it is. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a players request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed, “Are they wet enough now?”In the heat of b
5、attle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reaching to his opponents intentional and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard
6、as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated(提升) the game to the level where it belongs, thereby setting an example to
7、 the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term “opponent” with “associate” could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague” “friend” and “companion”. Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “ass
8、ociate” rather than “opponent”. 57. Which of the following statements best expresses the authors view?A) The words people use can influence their behavior.B) Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletes.C) Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.D) Unfair judgmen
9、ts by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.58. Gross actions are taken during games because the players_.A) are too eager to winB) treat their rivals as enemiesC) are usually short-tempered and easily offendedD) cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitions59. What did the handball
10、 player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?A) He angrily hit the referee with a ballB) He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt.C) He claimed that referee was unfairD) He refused to continue the game60. What is the meaning of the word court” (Para. 4)?A) please wh
11、ere trials are heldB) official residence of a sovereignC) space marked for sportsD) courtyard61. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by _.A) regulating the relationship between players and refereesB) calling on players to use clean language in the courtC) raising the re
12、ferees sense of responsibilityD) changing the attitude of players on the sports field5761 ABBCDPassage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.The French word “renaissance” means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, and then ad
13、opted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Ro
14、man culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and express
15、ing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing. These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renai
16、ssance period-how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music- although they could read the writings of classica
17、l philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed
18、 disappointment with the music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of mu
19、sical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half- though at different rates in different countries-that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.62. Which statement is NOT true about the “Renaissance”? A) It began from 1450 and came to an end in 1600. B) It o
20、riginated in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. C) People wanted to achieve nothing in life. D) Artists and writers showed interest in religious subject matter.63. The phrase “frowned on” (para.1) is closest in meaning to_. A) disapproved of B) forgotten about C) argued about D) given up64. It
21、 can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of _. A) communication among artists across Europe. B) spirituality in everyday life C) a cultural emphasis on human values D) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular(世俗的) themes.65. Ac
22、cording to the passage, why was Bemaradino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time? A) It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians. B) It had little emotional impact on audiences. C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time. D) It did not contain enough religious theme
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