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A．that; that
B．that; which
C．which; which
D．which; that
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A) what
B) which
C) that
D) why
As the life cycle【C11】______to its close, the aged must also learn to accept the reality of their own impending(即将发生的)death.【C12】______this task is made difficult by the fact that death is almost a【C13】______subject in the United States. The mere discussion of death is often regarded as【C14】______. As adults many of us find the topic frightening and are【C15】______to think about it—and certainly not to talk about it【C16】______the presence of someone who is dying. Death has achieved this taboo【C17】______only in the modern industrial societies. There seems to be an important reason for our reluctance to【C18】______the idea of death. It is the very fact that death remains【C19】______our control; it is almost the only one of the natural processes【C20】______is so.
【C1】
A．better than
B．rather than
C．less than
D．other than
•Choose the best word or phrase to fill each gap from A, B, C, or D on the opposite page.
•For each question 19--33, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet.
A Critical Concern in Merger and Acquisition Strategies
Mergers and acquisitions as growth strategies are once again in vogue. This business drama seems to be (19) by recent highly visible mergers between rich and famous players. Even speculation around a low ball offered by Comcast to acquire Disney seems to excite global (20) in corporate marriages.
However, like all such (21) , long-term success is rarely accomplished by a mere combination of cool stuff and know-how. In the midst of all the hype, a well documented fact is that most merger and acquisition activity rarely (22) the highly anticipated cooperation between companies. Throughout a merger or acquisition, people in an acquired company often (23) that they don't know what is happening, express fear about (24) their jobs, and feel demoralized as to the future of their contributions. Failed mergers that otherwise have a (25) strategic and financial fit are typically the (26) of the irretrievable loss of intangible, messy-to-measure, and difficult-to-implement human (27) on which the company's tangible assets ultimately (28) .
Traditional integration practices have been (29) around consolidating key resources, financial and physical assets, (30) names, and tradable endowments. The most forward-thinking integration strategies also capture key pieces of elusive core competencies, such as a/an (31) 's best practices, skills, knowledge bases, and routines. (32) excluded are critical root strategic assets, which can make or break a union that is otherwise "made in heaven". These root strategic assets (33) collaborative leadership, cultural cohesion and talent retention.
(19)
A．fueled
B．replaced
C．produced
D．directed
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
The secret to eating less and being happy about it may have been cracked years ago—by McDonald’s. According to a new study from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, small non-food rewards—like the toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals—stimulate the same reward centers in the brain as food does.
The researchers, led by Martin Reimann, carried out a series of experiments to see if people would choose a smaller meal if it was paired with a non-food item.
They found that the majority of both kids and adults opted for a half-sized portion when combined with a prize. Both options were priced the same.
Even more interesting is that the promise of a future reward was enough to make adults choose the smaller portion. One of the prizes used was a lottery ticket(彩票), with a S10, $50 or $100 payout, and this was as effective as a tangible gift in persuading people to eat less.
“The fact that participants were willing to substitute part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting,” says Reimann.
He theorizes that it is the emotional component of these intangible prizes that make them effective. In fact, vaguely-stated possibilities of winning a prize were more effective than options with hard odds included.
“One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally provoking than certainty awards,” says Reimann. “The uncertainty of winning provides added attraction and desirability through emotional ‘thrills.’ The possibility of receiving an award also produces a state of hope—a state that is in itself psychologically rewarding.” In other words, there’s a reason why people like to gamble.
How might this knowledge be used to help people eat more healthily？
One possibility is a healthy option that offers the chance to win a spa(温泉疗养)weekend. Or maybe the reward of a half-sized portion could be a half-sized dessert to be claimed only on a future date. That would get you back in the restaurant—and make you eat a little less.
51.What do we learn about McDonald’s inclusion of toys in its Happy Meals？
A.It may shed light on people is desire to crack a secret
B.It has proved to be key to McDonald is business success
C.It appeals to kid is curiosity to fred out what is hidden inside
D.It may be a pleasant way for kids to reduce their food intake
52.What is the finding of the researchers led by Martin Reimann？
A.Reducing food intake is not that difficult if people go to McDonald’s more.
B.Most kids and adult s don’t actually feel hungry when they eat half of their meal.
C.Eating a smaller portion of food does good to the health of kids and adults alike.
D.Most kids and adults would choose a smaller meal that came with a non-food item.
54.How does Martin Reimann interpret his finding？A.The emotional component of the prizes is at work.
B.People now care more about quality than quantity.
C.People prefer certainty awards to possible awards.
D.The desire for a future reward is overwhelming.
55.What can we infer from Martin Reimann’s finding？A.People should eat much less if they wish to stay healthy and happy.
B.More fast food restaurants are likely to follow McDonald’s example.
C.We can lead people to eat less while helping the restaurant business.
D.More studies are needed to find out the impact of emotion on behavior.
53.What is most interesting in Martin Reimann’s finding？A.Kids preferred an award in the form of money to one in the form of a toy.
B.Adults chose the smaller portion on the mere promise of a future award.
C.Both kids and adults felt satisfied with only half of their meal portions.
D.Neither children nor adults could resit the temptation of a free toy.
请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！
听力原文：W: What are you reading now？
M: I'm looking at this beauty in the picture. Look! She's really pretty, isn't she？ Her skin looks so smooth!
W: (19)Well, it's just that she puts lots of make-up on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within. And you know nowadays the camera work is so artificial.
M: Ah, yeah, I can smell jealousy in the air!
W: Oh. no She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so？
M: Yeah. right! But what did you put on your face lust night. those little greenish things？
W: They're cucumbers
M: What？ know that cucumber is a kind of vegetable rich in vitamin A. How is it used on the skincare？
W: Well, (20) it is a fashion nowadays that women tend to use the natural vegetables on the skincare, And they are much better than any chemical products.
M: Really？ Then what does the cucumber do for you？
W: They're natural skin smoothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard that... er... (21)Cucumber goes far beyond mere tightening the skin？ In fact, cucumbers have been used as a dry skin remedy for centuries, and(21)they are also effective in the treatment of other skin problems.
M: I have got a scar on my cheek. Can the cucumber do something about it？
M: It sounds reasonable. Actually there is much knowledge needed for the skincare.
(23)
A．She appreciates a lot about the skin of the beauty.
B．She shows jealousy about the beauty.
C．She shows satisfaction to the picture.
D．Make-up can turn the ugly to be the beauty.
Is that label accurate？ Is it intolerant to challenge another's opinion？ It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend, "What do you think of the new Ford cars？" And he may reply, "In my opinion, they're ugly." In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it's obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, "It's pointless to argue about matters of taste."
But consider this very different use of the term. A newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not state their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes. They stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.
Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
Is everyone entitled to his opinion？ Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author？
A．Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.
B．Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.
C．Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.
D．Casual use of the word "opinion" often brings about quarrels.
根据短文回答 16～22 题。
Friendship
Friends play an important part in our lives,and although we may take the fact of friendship for granted,we often don't clearly understand how we make fiends.While we get on well with a number of people,we are usually friends with only a very few—for example,the average among students is about 6 per person Moreover, a great many relationships come under the blanket term＂friendship＂.In all cases,two people like each other and enjoy being together, but beyond that,the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their mutual interest vary enormously.
Initially, much depends on how people meet.and on favorable first impressions.As we get to know people,we take into account things like age,race,physical attractiveness,economic and social status,and intelligence.Although these factors are not of prime importance,it is more difficult to relate to people when there is a marked difference in age and background.
On a more immediate level,we are sensitive to actual behaviors, facial expression,and tone of voice,Friends will stand closer together and will spend more time Looking at each other than mere acquaintances.Smiles and soft voices also express friendliness。and it is because they may transmit the wrong signals that shy people often have difficulty in making friends.A friendly gaze with the wrong facial expression can turn into an aggress we stare,and nervousness may be misread as hostility.People who do not
look one In the eye are mistrusted when,in fact。they simply lack confidence.
Some relationships thrive on argument and discussion,but it is usual for close friends to have similar ideas and beliefs,to have attitudes and interests in common—the,often talk about" being on the same wavelength".It generally takes time to reach this point；sometimes people。click" immediately.The more intimately involved people become,the more they rely on one another.People want to do friends favors and hate to let them down.Equally, friends have to learn to make allowances for each other, to put-up with irritating habits,and to tolerate differences of opinion.Imagine going camping with someone you occasionally meet for a drink!
In contrast with marriage.there are no friendship ceremonies,no rituals to strengthen the association between two people.But the mutual support and understanding that results from shared experiences and emotions does seem to create a powerful bond,which can overcome differences in background,and break down barriers of age,class or race.
第 16 题 The average student has about six friends.（）
A．Right
B．Wrong
C．Not mentioned
Is that label accurate？ Is it intolerant to challenge another’s opinion？ It depends on what definition of opinion you have in mind. For example, you may ask a friend “What do you think of the new Ford cars？” And he may reply, “In my opinion, they’re ugly.” In this case, it would not only be intolerant to challenge his statement, but foolish. For it’s obvious that by opinion he means his personal preference, a matter of taste. And as the old saying goes, “It’s pointless to argue about matters of taste.”
But consider this very different use of the term, a newspaper reports that the Supreme Court has delivered its opinion in a controversial case. Obviously the justices did not shale their personal preferences, their mere likes and dislikes, they stated their considered judgment, painstakingly arrived at after thorough inquiry and deliberation.
Most of what is referred to as opinion falls somewhere between these two extremes. It is not an expression of taste. Nor is it careful judgment. Yet it may contain elements of both. It is a view or belief more or less casually arrived at, with or without examining the evidence.
Is everyone entitled to his opinion？ Of course, this is not only permitted, but guaranteed. We are free to act on our opinions only so long as, in doing so, we do not harm others.
第36题：Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the author？
A．Everyone has a right to hold his own opinion.
B．Free expression of opinions often leads to confusion.
C．Most people tend to be careless in forming their opinions.
D．Casual use of the word “opinion” often brings about quarrels.
Given all these disadvantages, central bankers seem to have had much to boast about. Average inflation in the big seven industrial economies fell to a mere 2.3% last year, close to its lowest level in 30 years, before rising slightly to 2.5% this July. This is a long way below the double-digit rates which many countries experienced in the 1970s and early 1980s.
It is also less than most forecasters has predicted. In late 1994 the panel of economists which The Economist polls each month said that America's inflation rate would average 3.5% in 1995. In fact, it fell to 2.6% in August, and is expected to average only about 3% for the year as a whole. In Britain and Japan inflation is running half a percentage point below the rate predicted at the end of last year. This is no flash in the pan; over the past few years, inflation has been continually lower than expected in Britain and America.
Economists have been particularly surprised by favourable inflation figures in Britain and the United States, since conventional measures suggest that both economies, and especially that of America, have little productive slack. America's capacity utilisation, for example, hit historically high levels earlier this year, and its jobless rate (5.6% in August) has fallen below most estimates of the natural rate of unemployment -- the rate below which inflation has taken off in the past.
Why has inflation proved so mild？ The most thrilling explanation is, unfortunately, a little defective. Some economists argue that powerful structural changes in the world have up-ended the old economic models which were based upon the historical link between growth and inflation.
According to the text, making monetary policy changes
A．is comparable to driving a car.
B．is similar to carrying out scientific work.
C．will not influence the economy immediately.
D．will have an immediate impact on the inflation rate.
