Depending on whether you believe in principle or the art of the possible, the United Nations' new proposal for the future of Western Sahara is either a betrayal or a dogged【51】at a settlement. It suggests that for the next four years Western Sahara should be a part of Morocco【52】will【53】the Moroccan flag and【54】the Moroccan constitution, but at the same time it will be "autonomous" . After four years there may—but only may—be a referendum to decide whether it stays Moroccan or becomes a separate state.
Morocco invaded this corner of north-west Africa in 1975 when the old colonial power, Spain, was preparing to【55】out. The International Court of Justice ruled the Moroccan occupation【56】, and a nasty little war ensued between Morocco and an independence movement, the Polisario Front. They signed a【57】in 1991, and agreed to a vote on the future of the territory,【58】by the UN.
Instead of grinding【59】an appeals procedure, or declaring Morocco to be in【60】, the UN now appears to have decided to abandon the whole exercise. The result may be virtually to hand the country over to Morocco.
(51)
A. attempt
B. effort
C. try
D. endeavor
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A proverb allegedly from ancient China was widely spread in the West: "If you want to be happy for a few hours, go to get drunk; if you want a lifetime happiness, take up gardening. " The reason for the last option is this: Gardening is not only useful, but it helps you to identify yourself with nature, and thus brings you new joy each day besides improving your health.
A research of a US university that I've read gives a definition of happiness as what makes a person feel comfortably pleased. To put it specifically, happiness is an active state of mind where one thinks one's life is meaningful, satisfactory and comfortable. This should be something lasting rather than transitory.
Lots of people regard it the happiest to be at leisure. But according to a study, it is not a person with plenty of leisure but one at work that feels happy, especially those busy with work having little time for leisure. Happiness does not spell gains one is after but a desire to harvest what one is seeking for. People often do not cherish what they already have but yearn for what they cannot get. That is somewhat like a man indulging in fond dreams of numerous lovers while reluctant to settle down with the woman beside him.
Happiness is a game balancing between two ends—what one has and what one wishes for, e. g. one's dream and the possibility to realize it. The study comes to this conclusion: A happy man is one who aims high but never forgets his actual situation; one who meets challenges that tap his ability and potentiality; one who is proud of his achievements and the recognition given to him. He has self-respect and self-confidence; treasures his own identity and loves freedom. He is sociable and enjoys wide-range communication with others; he is helpful and ready to accept assistance. He knows he is able to endure sufferings and frustrations; he is sensible enough to get fun from daily chores. He is a man capable of love and passion.
According to the passage, gardening can bring lifelong happiness because______.
A. gardening is a profitable business
B. it can strengthen gardener's ability to remake nature
C. gardener can enjoy very happy marriage
D. gardener can build good relationship with nature
Woman: Don't you think this candle light dinner is romantic?
Man: Sure, at least I don't have to look at the food.
Question: What does the man think of the food?
A. It's a pity he can't see what he is eating.
B. It is very romantic.
C. It doesn't look very delicious.
D. It is nice.
有限责任公司的股东对企业所负的责任以出资额为限。 ()
A. 正确
B. 错误
Personality is to large extent inherent. A-type parents usually bring A-type offspring. But the environment must also have a profound effect, since if competition is important to the parents, it is likely to become a major factor in the lives of their children.
One place where children soak up(浸泡) A characteristics is school, which is, by its very nature, a highly competitive institution. Too many schools adopt the "win at all costs" moral standard and measure their success by sporting achievements. The current passion for making children compete against their classmates or against the clock produces a two-layer system, in which competitive A-types seem in some way better than their B-type fellows. Being too keen to win can have dangerous consequences: Remember that Philippines, the first marathon runner, dropped dead seconds after saying, "Rejoice, We conquer!"
By far the worst form. of competition in schools is the disproportionate emphasis on examinations. It is a rare school that allows pupils to concentrate on those things they do well. The merits of competition by examination are somewhat questionable, but competition in the certain knowledge of failure is positively harmful.
Obviously, it is neither practical nor desirable that all A youngsters change into B's. The world needs types, and schools have an important duty to try to fit a child's personality to hide possible future employment. It is top management.
If the preoccupation of schools with academic work was lessened, more time might be spent teaching children surer values. Perhaps selection for the caring professions, especially medicine, could be made less by good grades in chemistry and more by such considerations as sensitivity and sympathy. It is surely a mistake to choose our doctors exclusively from A-type stock. B's are important and should be encouraged.
In line 2, Para. 2 the word "institution" refers to______.
A. establishment
B. social custom
C. law
D. school