written in letters, we call words.
The power of words, then, lies in their associations – the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.
? 1. The origin of language is ________________.
?A a legend handed down from the past B a matter that is hidden or secret C a question difficult to answer D problem not yet solved
? 2. What is true about words? __________________.
?A They are used to express feelings only. B They can not be written down. C They are simply sounds. D They are mysterious.??
3. The real power of words lies in their ______________.
A properties B characteristics C peculiarity D representative function
? 5. Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true? _____________
A He is no more than a master of words B He can convey his ideas in words which sing like music. C He can move men to tears. D His style is always charming.正确答案:1-D, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B, 5-A阅读理解201423. A foreigner’s first impression of the U.S. is likely to be that everyone is in a rush-often under pressure. City people appear always to be hurrying to get where they are going restlessly, seeking attention in a store, and elbowing others as they try to complete their errands （任务）. Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country.
Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating places are waiting for you to finish so that they too can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. Each person hurries to make room for the next person. If you don’t, waiters will hurry you.
You also find drivers will be abrupt and that people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small courtesies with strangers. Don’t take it personally. This is because people value time highly, and they resent someone else “wasting” it beyond a certain courtesy point.
The view of time affects the importance we attach to patience. In the American system of values, patience is not a high priority. Many of us have what might be called “a short fuse.” We begin to move restlessly about if we feel time is slipping away without some return------be this in terms of pleasure, work value, or rest. Those coming from lands where time is looked upon differently may find this matter of pace to be one of their most difficult adjustments in both business and daily life.Many newcomers to the States will miss the opening courtesy of a business call, for example, they will miss the ritual socializing that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee they may be
? 4. By “association”, the author means ______________.
?A a special quality B a joining of ideas in the mind C an appearance which is puzzling D a strange feature
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A: T B: F正确答案:1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-A
2. In the fourth paragraph, ‘a high priority’ means ‘a first concern’A: T B: F
3. Americans evaluate a business colleague by establishing business relations.A: T B: F
traditional in their own country. They may miss leisurely business chats in a café or coffeehouse. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over prolonged small talks. We seek out evidence of past performance rather than evaluate a business colleague through social courtesies. Since we generally assess and probe professionally rather than socially, we start talking business very quickly.
4. This passage mainly talks about how Americans do business with foreigners.A: T B: F
1. The statement that Americans are impolite to their business colleagues is wrong.A: T B: F
5. We can infer from the passage that the author’s tone in writing is praisful.
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