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For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to

get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?

The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American dream—and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century.

By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work—not outside forces—were the deciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy.

In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority—52 percent—think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful.

Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master's degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents never did.

While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college degree, thinks "personal drive" is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-school education, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America.

71.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have _____.

A.an advanced academic degree

B.an ambition to get ahead

C.a firm belief in their dream

D.a sense of drive and purpose

72.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream____

A.More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.

B.It remains alive among the majority of American people.

C.Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.

D.An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.

73.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success____

A.It still remains open to debate.

B.It has proved to be beyond doubt.

C.It is no longer as important as it used to be.

D.It is much better understood now than ever.

74.How do some people view college education these days____

A.It promotes gender equality.

B.It needs to be strengthened.

C.It adds to cultural diversity.

D.It helps broaden their minds.

75.What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley____

A.A desire to learn and to adapt.

B.A strong sense of responsibility.

C.A willingness to commit oneself.

D.A clear aim and high motivation.

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In the past several year。________(中国经济增长速度超过了许多发达国家).

In the past several year。________(中国经济增长速度超过了许多发达国家).

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During the past few years, several bridges have been built and ______(与该国内地的联系) ha

During the past few years, several bridges have been built and ______(与该国内地的联系) have been facilitated.

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第3题

What do we learn about the Museum of Contemporary Art from the passage?A.It has one of the

What do we learn about the Museum of Contemporary Art from the passage?

A.It has one of the world's best collections.

B.Its funds have shriveled $ 32 million in the past nine years.

C.It is preferable to sell several paintings.

D.Donations help it out of the financial hardship.

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第4题

For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the influence of the I
nternet on teenagers according to the diagram given below about the average time spent by undergraduates on the Internet every week in the past several years. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

1. 说明图中所表示出的现象。

2.分析出现该现象的原因。

3.说明近年来青少年在网络运用方面存在的问题,并提出相应的对策。

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第5题

听力原文:M: What's Harry been up to? I've seen him at the school of music several times in
the past month.

W: Can you believe that he has taken up singing at his age?

Q: What does the woman mean?

(13)

A.Harry likes to sing old songs.

B.To start singing at Harry's age is unusual.

C.Harry wants to perform. on the stage.

D.The rumors about Harry are unbelievable.

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第6题

Today ,as in every other day of the year ,more than 3000 U.S. adlescents will smoke their
first cigarette on their way to becoming regular smokers as adults. During their lifetime,it can be expected that of these 3000 about 23 will be murdered,30 will die in traffic accidents, and nearly 750 will be killed by a smoking-related disease. The number of deaths attributed to cigarette smoking outweithts all other factors, whether voluntary or involuntary, as a cause of death.

Since the late 1970s, when daily smoking among high school seniors reached 30 precent , smoking rates among youth have declined . While the decline is impressive ,several important issues must be raised. First, in the past several years,smoking rates among youth have declined very little. Second,in the late 1970s ,smoking among male high school seniors exceeded that among female by nearly 10 percent . The statistic is reversing.Third ,several recent studies have indicate high school dropouts have excessively high smoking rates, as much as 75 percent .

Finally, thouth significant declines in adolescent smoking have occurred in the past decade,no definite reasons for the decline exist. Within this context,the Naional Cancer Instiute (NCI) began its current effort to determine the most effecive measures to reduce smoking levesl among youth. According to the author, the deaths among youth are mainly caused by _____.

A.traffic accidents

B.smoking-related desease

C.murder

D.all of these

Every day there are over_____high school strdents who will become regular smoker.A.75

B.23

C.30

D.3000

By "dropout" the author means______.A.students who failed the examination

B.students who left school

C.students who lost their way

D.students who were driven out of school

The reason for declining adolescent smoking is that ________.A.NCI has taken effective measures

B.smoking is prevented among high school seniors

C.there are many smokers who have died of cancer

D.none of these

What is implied but not stated by the author is that ________.A.smoking rates among youth have declined very little

B.there are now more female than male smokers among high school seniors

C.high smoking rates are due to the incease in wealth

D.smoking at high school are from low socio-economic backgrounds

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听力原文: According to a weather expert's prediction, the atmosphere will be 3℃ warmer in
the year 2050 than it is today, if man continues to burn fuels at the present rate. If this warming up took place, the ice caps in the poles would begin to melt, thus raising sea level several meters and severely flooding coastal cities. At the same time, the increase in atmospheric temperature would lead to great changes in the climate of the northern hemisphere, possibly resulting in an alteration of earth's chief food-growing zones.

In the past, concern about a man-made warming of the earth has concentrated on the Arctic because the Antarctic is much colder and has a much thicker ice sheet. But the weather experts are now paying more attention to West Antarctic, which may be affected by only a few degrees of warming, in other words, by a warming on the scale that will possibly take place in the next fifty years from the burning of fuels.

Satellite pictures show that large areas of Antarctic ice are already disappearing. The evidence available suggests that a warming has taken place. This fits the theory that carbon dioxide warms the earth.

However, most of the fuel is burnt in the northern hemisphere, where temperatures seem to be falling. As a result, scientists conclude that up to now natural influences on the weather have exceeded those caused by human being.

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A.Releasing less and less carbon dioxide.

B.Continuing to burn fuels at the present rate.

C.Melting of ice caps in the poles.

D.The rising sea level several meters.

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第8题

听力原文: Have you always wanted to invest, but didn't know where to get started? Here are
three basic guidelines to smart investing, for your future.

Number one is to have clear goals. Decide how many years you will invest for, and what your needs will be in the future.

Number two is to understand the range of possibilities. You'll want a diversified portfolio: one with a mix of stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and cash. It's a jungle out them. Each of these products has different risks associated with them and also different potential rewards. Understand them before you buy, so there won't be any big surprises later.

Finally, number three is to have realistic expectations. As our Mend Leonardo da Vinci said in the year 1500: "He who wishes to be rich in a day will be hanged in a year."

Over the past several years, New York stocks have averaged 30% annual returns, but don't count on this continuing. While it's true that since the year 1900, stocks have averaged an 11% annual return. It's a roller-coaster ride with many minus years as well, so you have to stay in for the long term--you have to weather the storm--and not be too greedy.

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A.To develop a savings plan.

B.To set up a bank account.

C.To set clear investing goals.

D.To work out the budget.

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第9题

For the past several decades, it seems there's bee...

For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to get ahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable? The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt a significant amount of control over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American dream—and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century. By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work—not outside forces—were the deciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixed feelings about what actions make for a better life in the current economy. In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power of education to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievable goal, a majority—52 percent—think that young people do not need a four-year college education in order to be successful. Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master's degree and works in public health, was the first in his family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financial stability his parents and grandparents never did. While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than the education itself, others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and never earned a college degree, thinks "personal drive" is far more important than just going to college. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-school education, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessary ingredients for a successful life in America. 51.It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have _____.

A.an advanced academic degree

B.an ambition to get ahead

C.a firm belief in their dream

D.a sense of drive and purpose

52.What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the American dream_____

A.More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.

B.It remains alive among the majority of American people.

C.Americans' idea of it has changed over the past few decades.

D.An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.

53.What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success_____

A.It still remains open to debate.

B.It has proved to be beyond doubt.

C.It is no longer as important as it used to be.

D.It is much better understood now than ever.

54.How do some people view college education these days_____

A.It promotes gender equality.

B.It needs to be strengthened.

C.It adds to cultural diversity.

D.It helps broaden their minds.

55.What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley_____

A.A desire to learn and to adapt.

B.A strong sense of responsibility.

C.A willingness to commit oneself.

D.A clear aim and high motivation.

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第10题

听力原文:W: Good evening and welcome to tonight's program. Our guest is the world-renowned
Dr. Charles Adams, who has sparked a great deal of attention Over the past several years for his research in the area of language learning. His new book, Learning a Language over Eggs and Toast, has been on the best seller list for the past six weeks. Welcome to our program.

M: Ah, it's a pleasure to be here.

W: Now, Dr. Adams. Tell us about the title of your book, Learning a Language over Eggs and Toast.

M: Well, one of the most important keys to learning another language is to establish a regular study program, like planning a few minutes every morning around breakfast time.

W: So what are some of the basic keys you are suggesting in the hook?

M: Well, as I just mentioned, people need to plan out their study by setting realistic and attainable goals from the beginning. And small steps, little by little, are the key.

W: Now you mentioned something about maximizing your learning potential by learning about your own individual learning styles. Can you elaborate on that?

M: Sure. People often have different ways of learning and approach learning tasks differently. Some people are visual learners who prefer to see models of the patterns they are expected to learn; others are auditory learners who favor hearing instructions, for example, over reading them.

W: Well, Dr. Adams. What is your learning style?

M: Well, I'm a very tactile learner.

W: You mean one who learns through hands-on experience?

M: Exactly.

W: Okay. We have just heard from Dr. Charles Adams, author of the book, Learning Languages over Eggs and Toast. Thanks for joining us.

M: My pleasure.

(23)

A.How to write a book on language learning.

B.How to learn languages well.

C.How to find out a language learner's learning style.

D.How to do research on language learning.

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第11题

听力原文:W: Hello, listeners! Welcome to our program. Our today's guest is Dr. Howard Mill
er. Dr. Miller is a professor of Sociology at Washington University and has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years.

M: Thank you for that introduction.

W: Well, Dr. Miller, as a matter of fact, there are many issues facing aged people. Can you say something about those?

M: Well, first, I want to share a story of my own life. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for them.

W: Yeah, that is quite a common and natural problem with aged people.

M: My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. The prospect of having to sell their home, giving up their independence and moving into a retirement home was an extremely depressing experience for them.

W: That's definitely sure.

M: He was quite sad, exclaiming that he felt he wasn't important anymore.

W: Yeah, that's a quite natural feeling.

M: For them and some older Americans, this period of their lives means the decline of not only one's health but the loss of identity and serf-worth. In many societies, this serf-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence.

W: So is there any way to help the elderly reestablish their serf-identity?

M: Well, I think it is important to find some meaningful roles the elderly can and should play in our societies. By doing something for the society, they will feel they are still useful and important.

(23)

A.The growing crisis of inadequate retirement pensions for the future.

B.The problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly.

C.An emotional problem facing the elderly and how to overcome it.

D.Helping the elder lead a life in retirement homes.

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