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1、文化教育类文化教育类AWe Chinese are not big huggers. A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one another. So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug, some of us feel awkward.Many questions go through our head. Where should I

2、put my arms? Under their armpits or around their neck? What distance should I maintain? Should our chests touch? Its even more difficult with friends from some European countries. Should I kiss them on the cheek while hugging? Which side? Or is it both cheeks? Which side should I start on?But it isn

3、t just people from cultures that emphasize a reservedness in expressing physical intimacy(亲密) who find hugging confusing. Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space.In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that altho

4、ugh the US remains a “medium touch” culture “more physically demonstrative than Japan, where a bow is the all-purpose hello and goodbye, but less demonstrative than Latin or Eastern European cultures, where hugs are strong and can include a kiss on both cheeks”, Americans do seem to be hugging more.

5、From politicians to celebrities, hugs are given willy-nilly to friends, strangers and enemies alike; and the public has been quick to pick up the practice. Public figures know that nothing projects like the ability as a good hug. US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leade

6、rs like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England, on the latter occasion actually breaking the rule of royal manners. But not all are grateful to be embraced, even by the most influential and famous. To them, any hug is offensive if its not sincere.Amanda Hess, writing for US

7、magazine Slate, says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meet. For them, a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship, compassion or affection. Its all part of a show. Hugs are falsely intimate power plays used by public figures to establish their social dominance over those

8、 in their grasp.Cecilia Walden, a British journalist writing for The Telegraph who lives in New York, holds the same opinion. “Power-hugging”, as she calls it, is “an offender dressed up as kindness”. It has become a fashion in the US where “bosses are already embracing their staff (either shortly b

9、efore or after firing them), men and women ,their friends or enemies, in a thousand cheating displays of unity”.63. From the first four paragraphs, we can see that _.A. we Chinese people dont know how to hugB. people from European countries often get puzzled about huggingC. people in Western countri

10、es seldom use hugs to express their physical closenessD. hugs can bring pressure to people when used improperly64. The example of US first lady Michelle Obama is given to show that _.A. Americans hold a “medium touch ”cultureB. public figures know hugging functions well in publicC. she is much liked

11、 by American people D. hugs are forbidden in England 65. “Power-hugging” in the last paragraph actually means that _.A. hugs are only used sincerely by some people with powerB. hugging is powerful to bosses in USC. public figures sometimes use hugging just for a show of powerD. public figures can hu

12、g anyone in their grasp freely66. What can be the best title of this passage?A. Hugs, vital or not? B. Hugs, tricky affair?C. Hugs and public figures D. Hugs and power【文章综述】拥抱对于一些人来说是温馨的感情表达，但并非所有人都能接受这种亲密的肢体接触。对于一些政要名流而言，拥抱更是已经沦为一种作秀，变了味道。【答案解析】63.D。解析：细节理解题 根据第四段拥抱这种肢体接触方式并不只是令那些文化背景相对保守的人们感到为难，同时

13、也会为那些注重私人空间的人们带来不适，甚至是苦恼。64.B。解析：细节理解题 根据第六段第二句Public figures know that nothing projects like the ability as a good hug. 公众人物深知没什么能比一个诚意十足的拥抱更能展现亲和力了65.C。解析：词义猜测题 根据本段an offender dressed up as kindness “强权拥抱”，故选C。66.B。解析：标题确定题 文章主要讲述了对于一些政要名流而言，拥抱更是已经沦为一种作秀，变了味道。BIs there clear boundary between scie

14、nce and the liberal arts as a major for college students? The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education is not an either / or proposition (命题), although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM (science, technol

15、ogy, engineering, maths) -related fields can make it seem that way. The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also stresses that the study of the humanities (人文学科) and social sciences must remain central elements of Americas educational system at

16、 all levels. Both are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative (创新的) leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides. Parents and students who have invested heav

17、ily in higher education worry about graduates job prospects (前景) as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under this circumstances, its natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of

18、the problem. “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expr

19、essed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily. Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there is little reason

20、 to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon every available tool

21、and insight - picked up from science, arts, and technology - to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States.72. What does the latest congressional report suggest? A. Higher education should be adjust

22、ed to the practical needs of society. B. The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students spiritual life. C. STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society. D. The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance. 73. What does the author say about the

23、 so-called soft subjects? A. They are essential to students healthy growth. B. They improve students communication skills. C. They broaden students range of interests. D. They benefit students in their future life. 74. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A. The academic val

24、ue of the courses.B. Their interest in relevant subjects.C. Their chances of getting a good job.D. The quality of education to receive.75. What advice does the author give to college students?A. Try to take a variety of practical courses.B. Prepare themselves for different job options.C. Adopt a fle

25、xible approach to solving problems.D. Seize opportunities to tap their potential. 【文章综述】这篇文章主要讲述人文学科和社会学科应该具有同样重要的地位，对于正在上大学的孩子应该多学些科目，多为未来做好准备。【答案解析】72. D。解析：细节题：根据第一段的The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also stresses that the study of the

26、 humanities (人文学科) and social sciences must remain central elements of Americas educational system at all levels可知人文学科和社会学科应具有同样重要地位，故选D。73. D。解析：推测题：根据第二段的“Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the human

27、ities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run可知这样的课程有利于学生的未来生活，故选D。74. C。解析：细节题。根据文章的第二段Major in a subject designed to get you a job可知选C。75. B。解析：总结题。通读此段，并根据文章的最后一句话可知多学些功课有利于孩子将来的谋生，故选B。 CDavid Thomas failed all exams and left school with no qualifica

28、tions, yet this 30 - year - old fire - fighter has just gone into the Guinness Book of Records by racing from memorizing 22,500 digits of the mathematical constantAfter five months of training, in which he spent ten hours a day memorizing a total of a million digits, David Thomas took part in a 16 -

29、 hour mental battleWitnesses watched in awe as Thomas set a new European record, receiving the title Most Powerful Memory in the Western Hemisphere.David says, When I was at school I was hopelessI could t remember any thing, but now I can remember more facts than anyone in Europe So how does Thomas

30、do it?One night I was watching a TV programmed about an interview with a man called Dominic OBrien, who had been the world memory champion five timesHe used to be a gambler, and he wasnt successful until he developed his own mental memory aid, for each card in order to remember which cards had alrea

31、dy been dealt and which ones hadntThomas became fascinated by O Brien s theory that anyone can improve their memory by using specialized techniquesThese techniques involve linking everything to familiar people or objectsIf you want to remember a phone number for example, you have to give the numbers

32、 lifeSometimes I associate a number with a personNumber l0 for me is always the Prime Mouser（who lives at number 10 Downing Street）, explained DavidIf David is trying to remember facts, he links them to an imageFor instance, if I was trying to memorize the name Tom Cruise , I would think of his film Top Can, and that leads me to images of guns and Cruise missilesDavid is soon going to appear on TVs Record Breakers, and this week he is teaching memory training and sp