Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might______.
lose composure
lose composure 解析有著傳統男子漢氣概的男性更有可能壓抑外露的情緒和害怕表達情感，因為這些情緒可能會導致他們失去鎮定。題干用的是might，故應該將名詞詞組a loss of composure變為動詞詞組lose composure。
The African elephant—mythic symbol of a continent, keystone of its ecology and the largest land animal remaining on earth—has become the object of one of the biggest, broadest international efforts yet mounted to turn a threatened species off the road to extinction. But it is not only the elephant's survival that is at stake, conservationists say. Unlike the endangered tiger, unlike even the gr
C|D|C|C|C
You can improve the quality of your everyday life by building （ ）,which will help you adapt to stress and bounce back from life's most difficult times.
A.consistence B.competence C.resistance D.resilience
D
The Santa Ana appeals court upheld an earlier jury verdict awarding $ 3. 2 million in damages to Alexis Sarti who suffered serious nerve damage after a food poisoning episode at a restaurant. （1）In April 2005, Sarti ate raw tuna at the Salt Creek Grille restaurant. Afterwards, she suffered from sudden paralysis and double vision. She spent the next 49 days in the hospital, and had to drop out of college for more than a year and a half after the food poisoning incident, for medical care and therapy.（2）Muscles and spasms bother her on a daily basis, although she says she’s used to these now. She has recovered somewhat since then. But strenuous activity is out of the question, and what’s worse, she expects her situation to deteriorate as she gets older.Sarti filed a lawsuit against the restaurant, and claimed cross contamination of the tuna with a form of bacteria that exists in raw poultry. （3）The verdict was set aside by Superior Court Judge Derek W. Hunt. The 4th District Court of Appeal in Santa Ana has now overturned Judge Hunt’s ruling.In delivering his decision, Judge Hunt said he was constrained by a 35-year-old appellate decision that prohibits juries from assuming that cross contamination in the restaurants was the result of faulty practices of handling.The Santa Ana appeals court seems to have disregarded that older appellate decision. （4）It has been cited for in roper food storage, cross contamination and incorrect handling on three separate instances.It was clear that the negligent food handling practices at this restaurant were responsible for a deadly cross contamination that resulted in Sard’s food poisoning. （5）Still, she has incurred more than a million dollars worth of medical bills, and expects to need more medical care in the future.
A.At the trial , Sard’s attorneys argued that Salt Creek Grille has a record of poor handling practices in its kitchens. B.Sarti said medical bills totaled about $ 1 million and she wants to put aside another $ 1 million for future expenses. C.Sarti insists that the victory is a moral, rather than monetary one. D.Once a high school cross country runner, Sarti today is unable to take part in sports like running, or other forms of extreme physical activity. E.It’s a milestone decision that can now be cited across other food poisoning lawsuits. F.A jury handed down a verdict for $ 3. 2 million, and Salt Creek Grille, which also has branches inNew York and New Jersey, appealed.
問題2：
A.At the trial , Sard’s attorneys argued that Salt Creek Grille has a record of poor handling practices in its kitchens. B.Sarti said medical bills totaled about $ 1 million and she wants to put aside another $ 1 million for future expenses. C.Sarti insists that the victory is a moral, rather than monetary one. D.Once a high school cross country runner, Sarti today is unable to take part in sports like running, or other forms of extreme physical activity. E.It’s a milestone decision that can now be cited across other food poisoning lawsuits. F.A jury handed down a verdict for $ 3. 2 million, and Salt Creek Grille, which also has branches inNew York and New Jersey, appealed.
問題3：
A.At the trial , Sard’s attorneys argued that Salt Creek Grille has a record of poor handling practices in its kitchens. B.Sarti said medical bills totaled about $ 1 million and she wants to put aside another $ 1 million for future expenses. C.Sarti insists that the victory is a moral, rather than monetary one. D.Once a high school cross country runner, Sarti today is unable to take part in sports like running, or other forms of extreme physical activity. E.It’s a milestone decision that can now be cited across other food poisoning lawsuits. F.A jury handed down a verdict for $ 3. 2 million, and Salt Creek Grille, which also has branches inNew York and New Jersey, appealed.
問題4：
A.At the trial , Sard’s attorneys argued that Salt Creek Grille has a record of poor handling practices in its kitchens. B.Sarti said medical bills totaled about $ 1 million and she wants to put aside another $ 1 million for future expens
E|D|F|A|C
In arguing against assertions that environmental catastrophe is imminent, her book does not ridicule all predictions of doom but rather claims that the risks of harm have in many cases been （ ）.
A.exaggerated B.ignored C.scrutinized D.derided
A
Alfred Nobel, the famous Swedish chemist who founded the Nobel Prize, was born into a family where research and experimentation were almost second nature. His father Immanuel, out of work and penniless, tested his theories of explosives in a laboratory set up in their house. Unfortunately, the elder Nobel remained frustrated in his efforts to apply his natural inventive spirit to establishing a prosperous endeavor.Alfred Nobel worked alongside his father, and by 1850 when he was 17, Alfred had acquired most of his father’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for chemistry. Although numerous other scientists had been intrigued by nitroglycerine, Alfred was the one who finally managed to turn this dangerous substance into a safe and useful explosive. He succeeded in developing dynamite commercially, which laid the foundation for many of the world’s leading chemical enterprises. Aside from introducing the innovative Nobel Igniter in 1864 and dynamite in 1866，Alfred claimed 355 patents including nitrocellulose and substitutes for leather and rubber. He developed clever methods for the production of synthetic silk and was involved in electrochemical, telecommunications, and safety alarm systems as well.Alfred Nobel was a dedicated scientist who became very rich applying his knowledge of chemistry. His sense of guilt over having created a potentially deadly material led him to leave some of his millions to reward individuals who made substantial contributions to certain areas of science. It was natural that he would include chemistry as one of those branches, especially since the end of the nineteenth century brought rapid advancements in the field.1.According to the passage, what is true about Alfred Nobel’s father Immanuel?2.According to the passage, the power of nitroglycerine（ ）.3.Which of the following conclusions about Alfred Nobel can be drawn from the passage?4.According to the passage, Alfred Nobel made important progress in developing all of the following items EXCEPT （ ）.5.It can be inferred from the passage that Alfred Nobel later viewed his invention of dynamite（ ）.
A.He was never able to capitalize on his work in chemistry. B.He was not instrumental in developing his son’s enthusiasm for chemistry. C.He turned his knowledge of chemistry into a profitable business. D.He shared in the work of his son Alfred.
問題2：
A.was first recognized by Immanuel Nobel B.was never utilized well by chemical enterprises C.was most fully developed by Alfred Nobel D.lay in its intrigue for many scientists
問題3：
A.His talents lay almost exclusively in the area of explosives. B.He was reluctant to bequeath a large part of his wealth towards promoting scientific research. C.He chose to work independently of other scientists. D.He was a major contributor to the rapid progress in chemistry in the late nineteenth century.
問題4：
A.nitrocellulose B.rubber and leather C.synthetic silk D.safety alarm devices
問題5：
A.with much concern for its negative effects on mankind B.as a minor achievement in his long career C.with satisfaction regarding its impact on chemical enterprises D.as a natural outgrowth of his father's training
A|D|D|D|A
This move deprived the prisoner of his （ ）of escape.
A.ways B.possibilities C.plans D.means
B
A major goal of law of any country, to deter potential criminals by punishing wrongdoers, is not served when the penalty is so seldom invoked that it ceases to be a （ ）threat.
A.serious B.coercive C.deceptive D.credible
D
Suzan Fellman had a hard time with Laura Bush’s redo of the famed guest quarters named for President Lincoln: “Looking at it, I thought I was in a Radisson lobby somewhere in the Midwest long ago. I could not imagine spending a night in that space. ’’Done up with Victorian furnishings, the Lincoln Bedroom is one of the residence’s least- changed spaces, said Betty Monkman, formerly chief curator of the White House for nearly 40 years. “It’s a quasi-museum room,” she said, “with a lot of objects, such as the bed, that have symbolic importance. ’’The elaborately carved bed bought for Lincoln is the centerpiece of the room.According to historian William Seale, the president was furious that his wife, Mary, spent so much money redecorating the White House during a time of war. He never slept in the bed, and the ornate piece eventually was moved to a spare room.Los Angeles designer Fellman saw parallels, calling the Obama era a period of u pulling back on extravagance. ’’ It is a good time, she said, to revisit pieces in storage, to rearrange old furniture in a new fashion, and use paint and fabrics to bring life and fun into a room without spending a fortune.In this re-imagining of the Lincoln Bedroom, Fellman would retain the legendary bed but paint the ceiling a sky blue and use a Cecil Beaton rose-print fabric for curtains. “Lincoln loved roses,” Fellman said, “and this beige and ivory version keeps it from being too bold, modem or feminine. ” At a time when Americana is expected to stage a strong revival, Fellman said traditional styles such as Colonial and Federal can co-exist with European antiques if they are balanced in scale.Mindful of the recession, the designer advocated selecting furniture with longevity in mind. “If you are going to spend money, buy quality things that you never want to get rid of,” she said. “A couple of really good things can make all the difference in a room. ” Her splurges would include a camel-hair sofa, which Fellman said was long-lasting and timeless. As a Pop Art-influenced statement about thrift, a custom rug woven with a 6-foot-diameter medallion replicates the penny’s image of Lincoln in subtle shades of ivory and copper.In bad times as in good, spare rooms don’t have to be grand to be effective, Fellman said. “A guest room should feel inviting and intimate,” she said. “It has to exude serenity. ’’1.To Suzan Fellman, Laura Bush’s redecoration of the Lincoln Bedroom could hardly be（ ）.2.The Lincoln Bedroom in White House is a place for （ ）.3.According to Fellman, the Obama era is similar to the Lincoln era in （ ）.4.The way Fellman would rearrange the Lincoln Bedroom includes （ ）.5.In choosing the new furniture for the room, Fellman would give top priority to （ ）.6.Fellman would avoid making the Lincoln Bedroom look （ ）.
A.evaluated B.imagined C.understood D.praised
問題2：
A.the president to have a rest B.visitors to stay overnight C.storing Victorian furnishings D.exhibiting classic objects
問題3：
A.decorating houses B.respecting the past C.protecting the classic D.encouraging thrift
問題4：
A.putting some roses on the table B.omitting some European antiques C.adding to it some Federal styles D.giving it the look of a strong America
問題5：
A.its durability B.its simplicity C.its price D.its color
問題6：
A.tranquil B.luxurious C.hospitable D.fascinating
D|B|D|C|A|B
When could we get there （ ）we left immediately?
A.supposing B.being supposed C.supposed D.having supposed
A
In general, our society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic（官僚主義的）management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-ventilated factories and piped music, and by psychologists and “human-relations” experts; yet all this oiling does not alter the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and that he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the rune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.The worker and employee are anxious, not only because they might find themselves out of a job; they are anxious also because they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. They live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty than those of their subordinates. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness and independence. From that moment on they are tested again and again—by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one’s fellow competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.Am I suggesting that we should return to the preindustrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century “free enterprise” capitalism? Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming our social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities—those of love and of reason—are the aims of all social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve only as means to this end, and should be prevented from ruling man.1.By “a well-oiled cog in the machinery” the author intends to render the idea that man is （ ）.2.The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that （ ）.3.From the passage we can infer that real happiness of life belongs to those （ ）.4.To solve the present social problems the author suggests that we should （ ）.5.The author’s attitude towards industrialism might best be summarized as one of（ ）.
A.a necessary part of the society though each individual’s function is negligible B.working in complete harmony with the rest of the society C.an unimportant part in comparison with the rest of the society, though functioning smoothly D.a humble component of the society, especially when working smoothly
問題2：
A.they are likely to lose their jobs B.they are deprived of their individuality and independence C.they take no interest in life and work D.they are faced with the fundamental realities of human existence
問題3：
A.who are at the bottom of the society B.who are higher up in their social status C.who prove better than their fellow competitors D.who could keep far away from this competitive world
問題4：
A.enable man to fully develop his potentialities B.offer higher wages to the workers and employees C.resort to the production mode of our ancestors D.take the fundamental realities for granted.
問題5：
A.approval B.dissatisfaction C.suspicion D.susceptibility
C|B|D|A|B
Unlike a judge, who must act alone, a jury discussed a case and then reaches its decision as a group, thus （ ）the effect of individual bias.
A.maximizing B.strengthening C.minimizing D.magnifying
C
He had read a patent liver-circular, in which were detailed the various（ ）by which a man could tell his liver was out of order.
A.signals B.system C.symptoms D.symbols
C
On arrival in the New World, Tawell’s wife found that her husband had amassed an immense fortune.
A.attributed B.distributed C.inherited D.accumulated
D
If you work under a car when repairing it, you often get very （ ） .
A.waxy B.slippery C.sticky D.greasy
D
The teacher was in a rage with him, for his handwriting in the composition was （ ） .
A.illegible B.incomprehensible C.inaudible D.decipherable
A
You are not supposed to take advantage of such a little girl by making her work for 50 cents an hour.
A.exploit B.export C.expose D.exchange
A
In North America, the first canoes were constructed from logs and（ ）by means of wooden paddles.
A.docked B.propelled C.choked D.perceived
C
They stood at the top of the mountain and viewed the beautiful （ ） .
A.lapse B.landscape C.layout D.locality
B