Since many of you are planning to study at a college or university in this country, you may be curious to know what you usually do in a typical week, how you can get along with your fellow students, and so on. These are the questions I want to discuss with you today.

　　First, let's talk about what your weekly schedule will look like. No matter what your major may be, you can expect to spend between four and six hours a week for each class attending lectures. Lectures are usually in very large rooms because some courses such as introduction to sociology or economics often have as many as two or three hundred students, especially at large universities. In lectures, it's very important for you to take notes on what the professor says, because the information in a lecture is often different from the information in your textbooks. Also, you can expect to have exam questions based on the lectures. So it isn't enough to just read your textbooks; you have to attend lectures as well. In a typical week you will also have a couple of hours of discussion for every class you take. The discussion section is a small group meeting usually with fewer than thirty students where you can ask questions about the lectures, the reading, and the homework. In large universities, graduate students, called teaching assistants, usually direct discussion sections.

　　If your major is chemistry, or physics, or another science, you'll also have to spend several hours a week in the lab, or laboratory, doing experiments. This means that science majors spend more time in the classroom than non-science majors do. On the other hand, people who major in subjects like literature or history usually have to read and write more than science majors do.

(1)The main purpose of this text is ________.

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A．to help the students to learn about university life

B．to persuade the students to attend lectures

C．to encourage the students to take part in discussions

D．to advise the students to choose proper majors

(2)We can learn from the passage that university professors ________.

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A．spend about 5 hours on lectures each week

B．must join the students in the discussion sections

C．prefer to use textbooks in their lectures

D．require the students to read beyond the textbooks

(3)A discussion section does NOT include __________.

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A．working under the guidance of university professors

B．talking over what the students have read about the courses

C．discussing the problems related to the students' homework

D．raising questions about what a professor has said in a lecture

(4)According to the author, science majors __________.

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A．have to work harder than non-science majors

B．spend less time on their studies than non-science majors

C．consider experiments more important than discussions

D．read and write less than non-science majors

　　Every profession or trade, every art, and every science has its technical vocabulary. Different occupations, however, differ widely in the character of their special vocabularies. In trades and handicrafts, and other vocations, like farming and fishery, that have occupied great numbers of men from remote times, the technical vocabulary is very old. It consists largely of native words, or of borrowed words that have worked themselves into the very fiber of our language. Hence, though highly technical in many particulars, these vocabularies are more familiar in sound, and more generally understood than most other technicalities. The special dialects of law, medicine, divinity and philosophy have also, in their older strata, become pretty familiar to cultivated persons and have contributed much to the popular vocabulary. Yet every vocation still possesses a large body of technical terms that remain essentially foreign, even to educated speech. And the proportion has been much increased in the last fifty years, particularly in the various departments of natural and political science and in the mechanic arts. Here new terms are coined with the greatest freedom, and abandoned with indifference when they have served their turn. Most of the new coinages are confined to special discussions, and seldom get into general literature or papers, and everybody is soon talking about it--as in the case of the Roentgen rays and wireless telegraphy. Thus our common speech is always taking up new technical terms and making them commonplace.

(1)Special words used in technical discussion ______.

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A．never last long

B．should be confined to scientific fields

C．may become part of common speech

D．are considered artificial language speech

(2)In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of technical terms in the terminology of ______.

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(3)The writer of the article was undoubtedly ______.

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(4)The author's main purpose in the passage is to ______.

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　　Paris, Jan. ll--An armored car robbery last night ended in a wild gun battle that left two men dead and a hostage（人质）seriously wounded.

　　The drama began when an armored car carrying the contents of safe deposit boxes to a bank was struck by a large truck, police said.

　　The bank guards were helpless when the robbers jumped out of the truck and tied them up. The thieves used heavy tools and explosives to break open the armored car.

　　A passing police car turned to investigate the accident as the men were removing the contents of the armored car. Police said the three robbers fled on foot across the nearby highway.

　　Stopping a private car driven by a teenaged girl, the three headed for central Paris with the police car in hot pursuit.

　　A plainclothes policeman saw the car as it drove through the street of the Latin Quarter. The policeman tried to stop the car, but the thieves started shooting at him, a witness said.

　　The girl hostage tried to slip away. Just as she was crawling away from the car, she was hit by a bullet. Police said she was out of danger at Central Hospital.

　　The gunmen gave up the car and got into a shop, pouring fire on more than 50 policemen that surrounded the building. After a wild gun battle, police broke into the room. They only found two of the gunmen both seriously wounded. The third thief was believed to have escaped with over $ 1.3 million in cash and jewels.

(1)Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A．The bank guards shot at the robbers jumping out of the truck.

B．A large truck struck a police armored car carrying boxes of cash and jewels

C．The three robbers fled on foot across a nearby highway because the truck broke down.

D．The three robbers blasted the armored car and began to take the contents away from it.

(2)A plainclothes policeman is ______.

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A．a policeman but he can't use guns

B．a policeman whose job is to control traffic

C．a policeman who doesn't wear a uniform

D．not a policeman but a soldier

(3)When the fierce gun battle ended, ______.

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A．the three robbers were shot dead

B．the police failed to get back all the contents in the armored car

C．the police got back what they wanted

D．two of the robbers were seriously wounded and more than 50 policemen were killed

(4)This piece of news is mainly about ______.

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A．how a young girl got seriously wounded

B．a gun battle between the policemen and the robbers

C．a bank robbery in Paris on Jan. 11

D．three gunmen's robbery of an armored car in the street

　　Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat（闲谈）with friends--you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you--loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.

　　Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government offical who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease （轻松）, but the situation is somewhat（一点儿）different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.

(1)When you speak to the class, you should speak _______.

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A．as loudly as possible

B．in a low voice

C．loudly

D．forcefully

(2)Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is ________.

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(3)The situation in the class is ________ that in your house.

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A．not very different from

B．sometimes the same as

C．sometimes not the same as

D．not the same as

(4)If you are having a conversation with an official, the most important thing for you is ________.

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A．to show your ability

B．to be very gentle

C．to make sure that you can be heard

D．to put the official at ease

(5)The main idea of this passage is ________.

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A．that we must use different ways at different situations

B．that we must speak loudly

C．that we must keep silent at any time

D．that we must talk with the class

　　Archaeology is an exciting and rewarding career. As an archaeologist, you can work outdoors, make important discoveries, and find answers to mysteries about how humans used to live.

　　Our great interest in archaeology is one of the reasons why the Indiana Jones movies and National Geographic are so popular.

　　Archaeology is, quite simply, the study of human cultures from around the world and throughout time. Archaeologists find and study items that people in the past left behind to discover things about ancient people.

　　In archaeology, your“day at work”can range from an excavation in the Egyptian desert to working with native people in Alaska. It includes both physical activity and intellectual pursuit. The love for the past, the wish of discovery and all kinds of activities related to archaeology make it a very valuable career for many people. An archaeologist once said,“Archaeology offers the opportunity to learn new things every single day whether you are in the field or in the lab. As an archaeologist, I am able to travel to some unusual and beautiful places.”

　　If archaeology sounds like the career of your dreams, the Fab Job Guide to Become an Archaeologist is for you! No matter what your current education or experience is, you can join in an archaeological activity. By using the techniques described in this e-book, you will learn how to develop your skills and get hired as an archaeologist.

　　Written by Robert Larkin, a professional archaeologist and teacher of archaeology, this guide also includes the tips and expert advice of other successful archaeologists. In this book they give you valuable career information you won't find anywhere else. This guide will tell you how to have the job of your dreams.

(1)What does the author think of the Indiana Jones movies and National Geographic?

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A．Their success is partly owed to their contents about archaeology.

B．They are the works of archaeologists.

C．They are popular with archaeologists.

D．They persuade people to become archaeologists.

(2)In the author's opinion, if you want to become an archaeologist, you should ______.

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A．use the techniques the e-hook tells you

B．study archaeology in college

C．be good at digging and researching

D．have a master's degree

(3)The words of an archaeologist were quoted in the fourth paragraph in order to ______.

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A．give a live example

B．interest more people

C．make his introduction believable

D．encourage people to be archaeologists

　　Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of America's greatest museums. Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed below.

Boston

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Chairs

February 11~May 8,2005

Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum's collection and“chair photographs”from around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.

For more information: www. gardnermuseum, org

New York

The Noguchi Museum

Noguchi and Graham

December 1,2004~May 1,2005

Noguchi's long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.

For more information: www. noguchi. org

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

In Full View: American Painting (1720~2005)

January 11~April 10,2005

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America's artists for 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2005 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of the Academy's distinguished American collection in the institution's history.

For more information: www. pafa. org

Seattle

Seattle Museum of Glass

Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection

Through November 7,2004

This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.

For more information: www. museumofglass. org

(1)Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?

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A．www. pafa. org

B．www. museumofglass. org

C．www. noguchi. org

D．www. gardnermuseum. org

(2)We learn from the text that Martha Graham is ______.

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(3)If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ______.

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A．The Noguchi Museum

B．Seattle Museum of Glass

C．Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

D．Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

　　Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds（灰狗）and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive（好斗的）because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.

　　Greyhounds can live for 12～14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don't need a lot of space, don't make a lot of noise and don't eat a lot for their size.

　　Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowishbrown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.

　　Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they're slim（苗条的）, they don't have the leg problems like other dogs the same height. But they do feel the cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.

(1)The text is written mainly ________.

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A．to tell people how to raise greyhounds

B．to let people know more about greyhounds

C．to explain why greyhounds are aggressive

D．to describe greyhounds of different colors

(2)It can be inferred that greyhounds _________.

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A．love big doghouses

B．like staying in bed all day

C．make the best guard dogs

D．need some exercise outdoors

(3)Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?

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A．They are big in size.

B．They live a very long life.

C．They can run races for some time.

D．They are quiet and easy to look after.

(4)If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important __________.

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A．to keep it slim

B．to keep it warm

C．to take special care of its legs

D．to take it to animal doctors regularly

　　A study published in September suggests there is a surprising way to get people to avoid unhealthy foods: change their memories. Scientist Elizabeth Loftus of tile University of California at Irvine asked volunteers to answer some questions on their personalities（个性）and food experiences.“One week later,”Loftus says,“we told those people we'd fed their answers into our smart computer and it came up with an account of their early childhood experiences.”Some accounts included one key additional detail（细节）,“You got sick after eating strawberry ice-cream.”The researchers then changed this detail into a manufactured（人为促生的）memory through leading questions--Who were you with? How did you feel? By the end of the study, up to 41% of those given a false memory believed strawberry icecream once made them sick, and many said they'd avoid eating it.

　　When Loftus published her findings, she started getting calls from people begging her to make them remember hating chocolate or French fries. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. False memories appear to work only for foods you don't eat on a regular basis. But most important, it is likely that false memories can he implanted（灌输）only in people who are unaware of the mental control. And lying to a patient is immoral, even if a doctor believes it's for the patient's benefit.

　　Loftus says there's nothing to stop parents from trying it with their overweight children.“I say, wake up--parents have been lying about Father Christmas for years, and nobody seems to mind. If they can prevent diseases caused by fatness and all the other problems that come with that, you might think that's a more moral lie. Decide that for yourself.”

(1)Why did Loftus ask the volunteers to answer some questions?

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A．To improve her computer program.

B．To find out their attitudes towards food.

C．To find out details she can make use of.

D．To predict what food they'll like in the future.

(2)What did Loftus find out from her research?

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A．People believe what the computer tells them.

B．People can be led to believe in something false.

C．People tend to forget their childhood experiences.

D．People are not always aware of their personalities.

(3)According to the study, people may stop having a certain food if they ______.

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A．learn it is harmful for health

B．lie to themselves that they don't want it

C．are willing to let doctors control their minds

D．think they once had a bad experience of eating it

(4)What is the biggest concern with the method?

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A．Whether it is moral.

B．Who it is best for.

C．When it is effective.

D．How it should be used.

　　While parents, particularly mothers, have always been attached to their infants（婴儿）, societal conditions frequently made this attachment difficult to maintain（保持）. First of all, the high infant death rate in the premodern times meant that such attachments often ended in hopelessness. Perhaps to prevent the sadness that infant death caused, a number of societal practices developed which worked against early attachment of mother and child.

　　One of these premodern attachment-discouraging practices was to leave infants unnamed until they had survived into the second year. Another practice that discouraged maternal（母亲的）attachment was tightly wrapping（包裹）infants. Wrapping effectively prevented the close physical interactions like stroking（抚摸）and kissing that are so much a part of modern mothers' and fathers' affection for their infants.

　　A third practice which had the same distancing effect was wet-nursing. Breast-feeding（母乳哺育）was not popular among the well-to-do in the early modern times; infants were often fed by wet nurses hired for the purpose. In some places, such as nine teenth-century France, city infants were sent to wet nurses in the country. Often a wet nurse would feed her own child first, leaving little milk for the city infant who, in many cases, died. In Rouen, the death rate for children sent to a wet nurse was 35 percent.

(1)Babies were unnamed until they were two so that ______.

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A．an old social custom could be kept up

B．maternal attachment could be maintained

C．they could have better chances to survive

D．their parents would not be too sad if they died

(2)Why were babies wrapped?

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A．To protect them from the cold.

B．To distance their mothers from them.

C．To make them feel more comfortable.

D．To make it easy for their mothers to hold them.

(3)Wet nurses were women who ______.

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A．babysat city infants

B．fed babies of other families

C．sent their babies to the country

D．failed to look after their babies

(4)Which is the best title for the passage?

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A．Societal Conditions in Premodern Times

B．Practices of Reducing Maternal Attachment

C．Poor Health Service and High Infant Death Rate

D．Differences between Modern and Premodern Parents

　　“Poor but honest.”“The deserving（值得帮助的）poor.”These words always come to my mind when I think of“the poor”. But I also think of people who, perhaps through alcohol（酒）or drugs, have ruined not only their own lives but also the lives of others in order to give way to their own pleasure. Perhaps alcoholism and drug addiction（上瘾）really are“diseases”, as many people say, but my own felling-based, of course, not on any serious study-is that most alcoholics and drug addicts belong to the“undeserving poor”. And that is largely why I don't give spare change to beggars.

　　But surely among the street people there are also some who can rightly be called“deserving”. Deserving what? My spare change? Or simply the government's assistance? It happens that I have been brought up to believe that it is proper to make contributions to charity（慈善机构）, but if I give some change to a beggar, am I making a contribution to charity and thereby helping someone, or, am I perhaps simply encouraging someone not to get help? Or maybe even worse, am I supporting a cheat?

　　If one believes in the value of private charity, one can either give to needy people or to charibable organizations. In giving to a beggar one may indeed be helping a person who badly needs help, but one cannot be certain that one is giving to a needy person. In giving to an organization, on the other hand, one can feel that one's money is likely to be used wisely. True, facing a beggar one may feel that this particular unfortunate person needs help at this moment--a cup of coffee or a sandwich--and the need will not be met unless I put my hand in my pocket right now. But I have come to think that the beggars whom I meet can get along without my spare change, and indeed perhaps they are actually better off for not having money to buy alcohol or drugs.

　　I know nothing about these beggars, but it's my impression that they simply prefer begging to working. I am not generalizing about street people. I am talking about the people whom I actually meet. That's why I do not give “spare change”, and I don't think I will in the future.

(1)What does the author think of beggars who take drugs?

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A．They should be given a check-up.

B．They really need money to live.

C．They have no pleasure in life.

D．They are not worth helping.

(2)Why doesn't the author give money to street people?

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A．He doesn't think they need help.

B．He doesn't have enough money to give.

C．He is not convinced they will use it rightly.

D．He believes they can get help from the government.

(3)In the second paragraph, the author presents his idea by ______.

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A．asking questions for people to think about

B．giving examples to support his argument

C．raising questions and answering them

D．expressing his opinions directly

(4)Which of the following opinions does the author accept?

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A．Drug addiction is a disease.

B．Some street people are poor and needy.

C．Most beggars have received enough help.

D．Charitable organizations handle money properly.