__ I cannot keep up with my classmates. A.How I try hard B.Whatever hard I try C.No matte
第1题
The only solid piece of scientific truth about which I feel totally confident is that we are profoundly ignorant about nature. Indeed, I regard this as the major discovery of the past hundred years of biology. It is, in its way, an illuminating piece of news. It would have amazed the brightest minds of the 18th century Enlightenment to be told by any of us how little we know and how bewildering the way ahead seems. It is this sudden confrontation with the depth and scope of ignorance that represents the most significant contribution of the 20th century science to the human intellect. In earlier times, we either pretended to understand how things worked or ignored the problem, or simply made up stories to fill the gaps. Now that we have begun exploring in earnest, we are getting glimpses of how huge the questions are, and how far from being answered. Because of this, we are depressed. It is not so bad being ignorant if you are totally ignorant; the hard thing is knowing in some detail the reality of ignorance, the worst spots and here and there the not-so-bad spots, but no true light at the end of the tunnel or even any tunnels can yet be trusted.
But we are making a beginning, and there ought to be some satisfaction. There are probably no questions we can think up that cannot be answered, sooner or later, including even the matter of consciousness. To be sure, there may well be questions we cannot think up, ever, and therefore limits to the reach of human intellect, but that is another matter. Within our limits, we should be able to work our way through to all our answers, if we keep at it long enough, and pay attention.
It can be inferred from the passage that scientists of the 18th century______.
A.thought that they knew a great deal and could solve most problems of science
B.were afraid of facing up to the realities of scientific research
C.knew that they were ignorant and wanted to know more about nature
D.did more harm than good in promoting man's understanding of nature
第2题
A.Good luck
B.Keep it up
C.Cheer up
第3题
阅读理解:阅读下面的短文,根据文章内容进行判断,正确写“T”错误写“F”。
Do you seem to be late for work or school a lot? Being on time is very important for personal success! Learn to improve your chances for success with these tips for being right on time – all the time!
To be punctual means to do what you should do on time. Being a punctual person, one should:
Recognize time. Keep your watch exact. It may be helpful to set your watch just two minutes ahead. Keep a clock, phone, computer or anything that shows time in each room of your house.
Wake up when you need to. If you have difficulty with this, place your alarm clock to somewhere that you cannot reach from your bedB、that way, you have to get up to turn it off. If you can't get out of bed on time, you may be going to bed too late. Try sleeping earlier to allow yourself at least 7 hours'sleep.
Insist on being 15 minutes early for everything. If you have to be at work at 8:00, tell yourself“I have to be at work at 7:45”. If you do this, you will be on time even with a slight traffic jam. You can talk with others who are early, and that will make you happy before work!
1. Being punctual has nothing to do with personal success. {T、F}
2. It is unnecessary to set your watch two minutes ahead. {T、F}
3. You'd better place your alarm clock beside your bed so that you can turn it off at once. {T、F}
4. Being a punctual person, one should sleep earlier to allow himself more than 7 hours'sleep. {T、F}
5. This passage is mainly about the importance to be punctual. {T、F}
第4题
Social and economic rights are mainly emphasized in poor countries because ______
A.these issues are very important for people in those countries.
B.they are living necessities.
C.developed countries cannot solve these probrems.
D.they want to use them to cover up their poor politic rights.
第5题
BOB: ___1__That is really an exciting project, and I hope our plan will be approved by the board.
JOHN: Good luck! But unfortunately, from what I’ve seen so far, ___2__the Jinan project does not seem to __3___. Is there any problem I can help with
BOB: Don’t worry! Please believe me that ___4__and I’ll get it back on track soon.
JOHN: I’m sure you can straighten things out. Well,___5__, Bob.
A. everything is under control
B. keep up the good work
C. You got it!
D. I must mention that
E. be up to your usual standard
第6题
But I do not agree with the opinion that women have to show their beauty through their looks. The richness of their mind proves to be more beautiful and attractive than their looks. A woman who has experienced many troubles and may be called "aunt" or "granny" can still maintain her beauty if she has such excellent qualities as knowledge, ability, a kind heart, great courage and concern for others.
In addition, old and young, beautiful and ugly are relative concepts. People who keep a young mind will never feel old. Curious about new things and eager to learn more, they keep up with the tide. Plainly dressed women may have a type of beauty, which is pure and real.
Reading and learning is the best way to keep one youthful. Good books are fertile soil which can feed the flower of one’s heart and looks.
Why does the author say that beauty and women are twins?
A.Women are born to be beauties.
B.Women like to show off their beauty.
C.Women try to maintain their beauty by dressing up.
D.Women are proud of their beauty.
第7题
But I do not agree with the opinion that women have to show their beauty through their looks. The richness of their mind proves to be more beautiful and attractive than their looks. A woman who has experienced many troubles and may be called "aunt" or "granny" can still maintain her beauty if she has such excellent qualities as knowledge, ability, a kind heart and concern for others.
In addition, old and young, beautiful and ugly are relative concepts. People who keep a young mind will never feel old. Curious about new things and eager to learn more, they keep up with the tide. Plainly dressed women may have a type of beauty, which is pure and real.
Reading and learning is the best way to keep one youthful. Good books are fertile soil which can feed the flower of one's heart and looks.
Why does the author say that beauty and women are twins?
A.Women are born to be beauties.
B.Women like to show off their beauties
C.Women are proud of their beauty
D.Women try to maintain their beauty by dressing up
第8题
My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to【C2】______ as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will【C3】______ my heart and lungs and help me to lose weight and get【C4】______ . It will mean that I live longer. Finally as I wend my way up the incline I【C5】______ myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on【C6】______ exercise bicycles when I can get the same【C7】______ for free. I have a smug smile of satisfaction【C8】______ I reach the top of the hill.
Problems are there to be faced and【C9】______ . We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a University degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.【C10】______ through experiences of trial and【C11】______ can the soul be strengthened,【C12】______ cleared, ambition inspired and success【C13】______ "
One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards【C14】______ . From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents,【C15】______ and difficulties. Some are of our making but many confront us【C16】______ no fault of our own. Whilst we cannot choose the adversity we can choose our attitude towards it.
Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs amputated following a flying accident. He was 【C17】______ to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aces in the Battle of Britain. He was a(n) 【C18】______ to others during the war. He said, "Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that.【C19】______ up your mind, you'll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them 【C20】______ you that things are too difficult or impossible."
【C1】
A.extra
B.excess
C.surplus
D.spare
第9题
"Hold on, lad, 1 am going to buy only one pair? "I know that," said he, "but I want you to see how beautiful these are. Aren't they wonderful!' There was on his face an expression of seriousness and pride and delight as if he were showing to me the secret of his religion(宗教). I became far more interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in surprise. "My friend," said I, "if you can keep this up, if this is not just from a new job, if you can keep up this high spirit and excitement day after day, in ten years you will win every sock shop in the United States."
What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon?
A.A pair of shoes.
B.A pair of socks.
C.Two pairs of shoes.
D.Two pairs of socks.
第10题