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1、 What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant? Heroes are catalysts （催化剂） for change. They h

2、ave a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated （隔离的） buses, restaurants, and parks.

3、 It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.1. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _. A） generally possess certain inspiring characte

4、ristics B） probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C） are often influenced by previous generations D） all unknowingly attract a large number of fans2. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _. A） they have a vision from the mountaintop B） they ha

5、ve warm feelings and emotions C） they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D） they can make people feel stronger and more confident3. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _. A） they are popular only among certain groups of people B） their performances do not im

6、prove their fans morally C） their primary concern is their own financial interests D） they are not clear about the principles they should follow4. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _. A） are good at demonstrating their charming characters B） can move the m

7、asses with their forceful speeches C） are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D） can provide an answer to the problems of their people5. The author concludes that historical changes would _. A） be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B） not happen without heroes maki

8、ng the necessary sacrifices C） take place ff there were heroes to lead the people D） produce leaders with attractive personalities B） Passage TwoQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage: According to a survey, which was based on the responses of over 188,000 students, todays traditional-

9、age college freshmen are “more materialistic and less altruistic （利他主义的）” than at any time in the 17 years of the poll. Not surprising in these hard times, the students major objective “is to be financially well off. Less important than ever is developing a meaningful philosophy of life.” It follows

10、 then that today the most popular course is not literature or history but accounting. Interest in teaching, social service and the “altruistic” fields is at a low. On the other hand, enrollment in business programs, engineering and computer science is way up. Thats no surprise either. A friend of mi

11、ne （a sales representative for a chemical company） was making twice the salary of her college instructors her first year on the jobeven before she completed her two-year associate degree. While its true that we all need a career, it is equally true that our civilization has accumulated an incredible

12、 amount of knowledge in fields far removed from our own and that we are better for our understanding of these other contributions m be they scientific or artistic. It is equally true that, in studying the diverse wisdom of others, we learn how to think. More important, perhaps, education teaches us

13、to see the connections between things, as well as to see beyond our immediate needs. Weekly we read of unions who went on strike for higher wages, only to drive their employer out of business. No company; no job. How shortsighted in the long run! But the most important argument for a broad education

14、 is that in studying the accumulated wisdom of the ages, we improve our moral sense. I saw a cartoon recently which shows a group of businessmen looking puzzled as they sit around a conference table; one of them is talking on the intercom （对讲机）: “Miss Baxter,” he says, “could you please send in some

15、one who can distinguish right from wrong?” From the long-term point of view, thats what education really ought to be about.6. According to the authors observation, college students _. A） have never been so materialistic as today B） have never been so interested in the arts C） have never been so fina

16、ncially well off as today D） have never attached so much importance to moral sense7. The students criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with _. A） the influences of their instructors B） the financial goals they seek in life C） their own interpretations of the courses D） their understan

17、ding of the contributions of others8. By saying “While its true that . be they scientific or artistic” （Lines 1-3, Para. 5）, the author means that _. A） business management should be included in educational programs B） human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C） human intellectu

18、al development has reached new heights D） the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked9. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can _. A） create varying artistic interests B） help people see things in their right perspective C） help improve connections among people D） regulate the beh

19、avior of modern people10. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A） Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded. B） Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong. C） People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life. D） Career seekers should n

20、ot focus on immediate interests only.Passage ThreeQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage: New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. Its now a “global village” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And. of course, our abil

21、ity to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas oft

22、en helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central t

23、o the companys plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and f

24、oreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent （普遍的）. Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets. English is still the international language of bu

25、siness. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isnt generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal The employee posted abroad who speaks the countr

26、ys principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to th

27、e firm.11. What is the authors attitude toward high-tech communications equipment? A） Critical. C） Indifferent. B） Prejudiced. D） Positive.12. With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, businesspeople _. A） have to get familiar with modern technology B） are gaining more economic b

28、enefits from domestic operations C） are attaching more importance to their overseas business D） are eager to work overseas13. In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind” （Lines 2-3, Para. 3） probably means _. A） being unable to think properly for lack of insight B） being totally out of touch wit

29、h business at home C） missing opportunities for promotion when abroad D） leaving all care and worry behind14. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations in employing people today? A） Connections with businesses overseas. B） Ability to speak the clients language. C） Technical know-how. D） Business experience.15. T