certain that the wool is free from grease. If in the grease or washed wool is to be dyed, it should first be scoured to rid it of all traces of grease. The process involves washing the wool in a solution of water to which ammonia and soft soap are to be added in the following proportions: 10 gallons of water; 6 ounces of ammonia; 3 ounces of soft soap. The mixture is heated to 140°F and the wool is squeezed as little as possible.
TEXT F
First read the following questions.
18. The title below that best expresses the ideas of this pass age is: ______. A. Our Ego
B. The Reflection of Our Personality C. How to Acquire a Pleasant Voice
D. Voice Training in Personality Development 19. A good voice ______.
A. contributes greatly to a feeling of poise B. is less important than good clothes C. is more important than good clothes D. makes others less aware of our faults
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Let us consider how voice training may contribute to personality development and an improved social adjustment. In the first place, it has been fairly well established that individuals tend to become what they believe other people think them to be. When people react more favorably toward us because our voices convey the impression that we are friendly, competent, and interesting, there is a strong tendency for us to develop those qualities in our personality. If we are treated with respect by others, we soon come to have more respect for ourselves. Then, too, one’s own consciousness of having a pleasant, effective voice of which he does not need to be ashamed contribute materially to a feeling of poise, self-confidence, and a just pride in himself. A good voice, like good clothes, can do much for an ego that otherwise might be inclined to drop.
TEXT G
First read the following questions.
20. The writer has just visited ______.
A. the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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B. the zoo
C. the US Space Flight Center D. a Wildlife Research Center
21. The bird is so called because ______.
A. it is decorated with beautiful overlapping feathers that look like so many coins
B. its head is covered with snowwhite feathers C. its beak glistens like gold
D. the gray tipped feathers make the bird appear naked
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It’s barely 30 km from Washington D.C.. In fact, it’s right next door to the guarded Space Flight Center where NASA has its elaborate sophisticated computer centers and communication systems with radio antennas and microwave dishes dotting the landscape. This is the place where intensive research is being conducted on some of the world’s rarest and most endangered species.
I think we’ve all seen dozens of pictures of the bald eagle, and I’ve seen them in many zoos, but never quite this close up, never with the unhurried opportunity to get us a good look at this majestic bird, this symbol, symbol of the U.S. And it is a beautiful animal. The body layered in brown and dark gray tipped feathers, the rounded ends of the feathers overlapping to give the look of so many coins. Then, on its head, snow white feathers, well, that’s where the name “bald” comes from. From a distance those white head feathers make the eagle appear bald. The golden yellow beak juts out straight for a few centimeters, perhaps 9 or 10 centimeters, and then sharply curves downward to a pointed hook. The bald eagle is a large bird, standing a bit less than a meter tall. It is a raptor, a bird of prey. When European colonists first settled in the new world, they saw bald eagles in great numbers.
TEXT H
First read the following questions.
22. In which year, Whiteman became a student?
A. In 1848.B. In 1841.C. In 1825.D. In 1867. 23. For how long did Whiteman live? A. Eighty years. B. Seventythree years. C. Seventyfour years. D. Ninetytwo years.
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Now read Text H quickly and mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.
LIFE OF WALTER WHITEMAN
1819Born May 31 at West Hills, Huntington Township, and Long Island, New York.
1823 Family moved to Brooklyn, New York. 1825～30 Attended public school in Brooklyn.
1830～31 Office boy in lawyer’s office, then doctor’s; then printer’s apprentice.
1832～36 Various jobs: printer’s devil, handyman. 1836～41 Schoolteacher in Long Island.
1841～47 Reporter and editor for various newspapers. Editor (1846) of Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Published (1842) Franklin Evans, or the Inebriate, a tract.
1848 [〗Discharged from the Eagle. Visited New Orleans and traveled on the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.
1849 Editor of the Brooklyn Freeman, a journal. 1850～54 Parttime journalist. Carpenter and house builder in Brooklyn( with father).
1855 First edition of Leaves Of Grass published in July. It contained twelve poems and a prose preface.
1856 Second edition of Leaves Of Grass, containing twenty additional poems.
1860Third edition of Leaves Of Grass. Traveled to Boston to discuss the preparation of this edition with Emerson.
1862～63 Went to Virginia to attend brother George, who had been wounded in Civil War. Did volunteer work in government hospitals.
1863～73 Lived most of the time in Washington, D.C. Worked for the government. 1864 DrumTaps published.
1867 Fourth edition of Leaves Of Grass.
1871 Fifth edition of Leaves Of Grass. Also published Democratic Vistas (a prose pamphlet).
1873 Suffered mild stroke. Moved to Camden, New Jersey. Mother died. 1876 Sixth edition of Leaves Of Grass.
1879 Traveled to St. Louis to visit his brother Jeff.
1881 Visited Boston to prepare the seventh edition of Leaves Of Grass, published that same year.
1884 Bought house in Camden, where he lived the rest of his life. 1888 November Boughs published. 1889 Pocketsize edition of Leaves Of Grass published for his seventieth birthday.
1891～92 Final (“deathbed”) edition of Leaves Of Grass.
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1892 Died March 26. Buried in Harleigh Cemetery, Camden.
TEXT I
First read the following questions.
24. The aim of a detector is ______. A. to make people healthy B. to sell something C. to find things D. to educate people
25. It says that walking is normally ______. A. too expensive B. too energetic
C. not interesting enough D. not energetic enough
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〖SQ+2mm]How long is it since you last went out for a walk? Three days? Three weeks? Three years?
Well, who has time for that sort of thing nowadays? Your doctor may tell you to get more fresh air. Your friends may tell you to get more exercise.
Your wife may tell you to find something cheap to do.
You would go out and walk for miles, except for one thing. Walking is boring. Walking is, let’s face it, a drag. But at last modern technology has come to our aid.
Now there is a reason for going out in the countryside. No more wandering about aimlessly likes an idiot. Now the countryside is endless excitement.
What could be more fascinating than looking for buried treasure? Treasure hunting brings the past alive, and turns the countryside into a Permanent source of pleasure.
Buy yourself a Sherlock Metal Detector, and you’ll find yourself out in the open air.
For hours at a time.
Metal detecting is the great new hobby.
郧阳师专普通教育考试试题[B]
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2006-2007 学年度 第一 学期 课 程 名 称 英语阅读 专业 班 级 英语05级专科 教育 人数 465 命题教师 欧阳钦 时间 2006.12.19 I. Vocabulary. There are 30 English words and the corresponding explanation as follows, please choose the best meaning that fits each word.(1*30=30) Explanation:
(1)overwhelming (2)antibacterial (3) hateful (4) self-important (5)one engaged in space flight (6)break down (7)badly behaved (8)praise (9)one whose job is to study the science of language (10)disapproving (11)profitable (12)different from what is usual (13) fascinate (14) frightful (15)examination of dead body (16)uncover (17) defeat (18)decline (19)burden (20) to keep possession (21)tempt (22)unmoving (23)self-contradictory (24)primeval (25)restraint (26)power (27)deep wound (28)hurry (29)measure up to (30)difference
Words:
1)astronaut____ 2)antibiotic____ 3)linguist____ 4)knockdown_____ 5)ill-bred____ 6)destroy____ 7)conceited_____ 8)malicious______ 9)compliment______ 10)lucrative_____ 11)cynical_____ 12)unorthodox____ 13)scurry____ 14)motionless____ 15)laceration______ 16)bait_____ 17)stamina______ 18)paradoxical_____ 19) inhibition_____ 20)primordial_______ 21)diversity____ 22)onus_____ 23)reach_____ 24)retention____ 25)unveil______ 26)wane_____ 27)repel______ 28)macabre______ 29)mesmerize______ 30)autopsy_____
II. Word Meanings from Context. There are 15 sentences here. Use the context to help you choose the best meaning for each highlighted word. {2*15=30} 1. I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his
arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.
What does ―weigh‖ mean in the context of the selection? a. to measure the mass
b. to put pressure on a scale c. to think about d. to be important
2. Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing.
What does ―ardent‖ mean in the context of the selection?
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