A.Because she doesn't want to make a bad first impression.B.Because she is afraid of m
A. Because she doesn't want to make a bad first impression.
Because she is afraid of meeting them.
C. Because she is afraid that they won't listen.
D. Because she knows that they can't do anything about it.
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Section B
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice.
I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.
Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation--brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things--and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.
Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.
To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.
Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.
Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.
The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are______.
A. surprising
B. confusing
C. illogical
D. questionable
听力原文:M: Ontario and upper New York State have lots of orchards, don't they?
W: Yes, many types of fruit grow near the Great Lakes because of the northern climates.
Q: According to the woman, why does fruit grow in Ontario and New York?
(18)
A. The northern climate.
B. The water from the lakes.
C. The well. managed orchards.
D. The great northern terrain.
听力原文:M: I heard your boss was really upset when he read your letter of resignation.
W: Understandably. I told him what I really thought about his inept administration and his stupid decisions.
Q: What did the woman mean?
(14)
A. The boss was angry with good reason.
B. The boss didn't understand.
C. She wasn't at all upset.
D. She wanted a better design.
听力原文:W: I just bought this fake-fur coat at a sale. I paid only $ 240 for it. How do you like it?
M: It's very nice, but my wife bought the same thing for half the price
Q: How much did the man's wife pay for her coat?
(19)
A. $ 240,
B. $ 200.
C. $300.00
D. $120.00