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1、练习一For many people today, reading is very important. In applying for a job, the ability to read and comprehend quickly can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are poor readers. Most of us develop poor reading habits at an early age, and never

2、get over them. The main deficiency lies in the actual stuff of language itself-words. Taken individually, words have little meaning until they are strung together into phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Unfortunately, however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads

3、one word at a time, often regressing to reread words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over what you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which slows down the speed of reading is vocalization-sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads.To ove

4、rcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an accelerator, which moves a bar ( or curtain ) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate than the reader finds comfortable. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, making word-by-word re

5、ading, regression and vocalization, practically impossible. At first comprehension is sacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, but your comprehension will improve. Many people have found their reading skill drastically improved after some tr

6、aining.练习二The past 20 years have been enormous changes in the lives and structure of families in Britain.The biggest change has been coused by divorce. As many as 1 out of 3 marriages now end in it, leading to a situation where many children live with one parent.There has also been a huge rise in th

7、e number of women with children who work. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. Even where there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused an increase in childcare facilities, though it

8、 is very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas.In addition, women are no longer happy to stay at home raising children, and many have careers earning as much or even more than men, the traditional breadwinner.There has also been a sharp increase in the number of single mothers, partic

9、ularly among teenagers. Some people havp hlampd this i ncrpasA for the ri sp in crimp. They faa! the 1 ack of a mal p rolp modpl has damagpd these chi 1 drAn in society.However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a career and good salary. A

10、s for children themselves, some argue that modern children grow up more independent and mature than in the past.A high-quality, professional federal service has been a source of national pride for more than a century. But what we have built up during a hundred years can be lost in less time than we

11、imagine. We can, t afford to let this happen. We must act now if this country is to be assured of the quality public service it deserves.练习二十Some people believe that international sports create goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together they will learn to live together. O

12、thers say that the opposite is true: that international competitions encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sports encourage international

13、brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident involving the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by lesser incidents caused mainly by minor national competitions.The American basketball team announced that they would not give up the first place to Russia, after a disputable end t

14、o their competition. The game had ended in disturbance. It was thought all in all that the United States had won, by a single point, but it was annouced that there were three seconds still to play. Russian player popped the ball into the basket. It was the first time the USA had lost an Olympic bask

15、etball match. An appeal jury announced that the result would stand. The American players then voted not to receive the silver medals.Incidents of this kind wi 1 continue so long as sports are played competitively rather than for the love of the game. In the present organization of the Olympics there

16、 is far too much that encourage aggressive patriotism.模拟题一Nothing has changed man, s life as much during 20th century as the discoveries in science. In the field of medicine, cures for life-threatening diseases have added years to life expectancy. Modern drugs and advanced surgical techniques have a

17、lso prolong life. In communication, the telephone has made it possible for us to talk to anyone. Advances in transportation allow businessmen to fly across the ocean in the morning and return home the same evening.Science has begun to meet the challenges of the energy crisis by developing new source

18、s of power. More efficient ways of using available resources, such as coal and solar power, have been explored.Scientific discoveries have also altered man s moral atmosphere. It has become increasingly important to consider the ethical issues surrounding these new scientific discoveries. Until it i

19、s possible to keep a terminally ill person live through drugs and machines, it may not be the most humane procedure. Someone must decide when life ends. With advances in transportation has come the problem of pollution. No major city in the world is without its share of smog, fumes and noises. If ci

20、ties become uninhabitable, then such technical advances may be too great a price to pay. The search for new sources of energy has brought the danger of contamination from radioactive materials when nuclear power is used. During the future years, increasing attention must be given to the moral as wel

21、l as the practical application of science.模拟题二In many Western societies such as Untied States or Canada, which are made up of many different nationalities, religious groups and cultural orientations, individualism and independent thinking are highly valued. And these values are reflected by the educ

22、ation systems in these countries. Teachers emphasize the qualities that make each students special. Students are seldom expected to memorize information, instead, they are encouraged to think for themselves, find answers on their own and come up with individual solutions. At an early age, students l

23、earn to form their own ideas and opinions, and to express their ideas in class discussion.In Japan, by contrast, the vast majority of people share the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the education system there reflects a belief in group goals and traditions rather than i

24、ndividualism. Japanese schoolchildren often work together and help one another on assignments. In the classroom, the teacher is the main source of knowledge: he or she lectures, and the students listen. There is not much discussion, instead, the students recite rules or information that they have me

25、morized.The advantage of the education system in Japan is that students there learn the social skill of cooperation. Another advantage is that they learn much more math and science than most American students. The advantage of the education system in North America, on the other hand, is that student

26、s learn to think for themselves. They learn to take the initiative-to make decisions and take action without someone telling them what to do.练习三Thanksgiving Day is the most turly American of the national Holidays in the United States. In 1620, Some settlers sailed to America on the May flower, seeki

27、ng a place where they could have freedom of worship. After a two-mouth voyage they landed at in icy November.During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring.All summer they waited for the harvests with great an

28、xiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich as expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the fo

29、urth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today.The pattern of the Thanksgiving celebration has never changed through the years. On the dinner table, people will find apples, oranges, chestnuts, grapes and other

30、 species of food. The roast turkey and pumpkin pie have been the most traditional and favorite food on Thanksgiving Day throughout the years.Thanksgiving Day is a national annual holiday on which Americans of all faiths and backgrounds join in to express their thanks for the year s bounty and ask fo

31、r continued blessings.练习四The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be around 900, 000 by 2020. Now, universities in Britain are a magnet for overseas students.But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students? Well, the quality of your course is guara

32、nteed. All courses are assessed by an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved and has wide international recognition.The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society. It is also cost-effective. Degr

33、ee courses are usually 3 years long, which is shorter and more intensive than in other countries. There are lots of scholarships available. British universities offer a personalized and independent approach. The emphasis is on creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will

34、 need to compete in the global job market.It is very simple to become am international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and impartial service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organization called UCAS assists you in finding a course and making an effective

35、 application.练习五There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals. Short-range goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibly months. It should be remem

36、bered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation, our long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new short-range goals that will build on those that have

37、been completed.The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-range goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school years, or they could even extend for several yaers. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow yourself to become discourage or ov

38、erwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your motivation and desire will increase.Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a s

39、tatic thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.练习六A growing world population and the discoveries of science may alter this pattern of distribution in the future. As men slowly 1 earn to master diseases, control floods, prevent famines, and stop wars, fewer pe

40、ople die every year; and in consequence the population of the world is steadily increasing.When numbers rise the extra mouths must be fed. New lands must be brought under cultivation, or land already farmed made to yield larger crops. In some areas the accessible land is largely so intensively culti

41、vated that it will be difficult to make it provide more food. In some areas the population is so dense that the land is parceceled out in units too tiny to allow for much improvement in farming methods. Were a larger part of this farming population drown off into industrial occupations, the land mig

42、ht be farmed much more productively by modern methods.There is now a race for science, technology, and industry to keep the output of food rising quicker than the number of people to be fed. New strains of crops are being developed which will thrive in unfavorable climates: there are now farms beyon

43、d the Arctic Circle in Siberia and North America; dams hold back the waters of great rivers to ensure water fot the fields in all seasons; industrial chemistry provides fertilizers to suit particular soils. Every year some new means is devised to increase or to protect the food of the world.练习七Onlin

44、e Shopping is becoming more and more popular for a number of reasons; prices are often lower online, you don, t have to queue up in busy shops and you can buy almost any product imaginable with just a few clicks of your mouse.Computer trends are often dominated by males but this year women are expec

45、ted to do more shopping on the Internet.It seems women are now more attracted to the convenience of online shopping than they used to be.Average spending online this Christmas by women will rise to 240 compared to the slightly lower average of 233 for men, while the average spend per person on the h

46、igh street is only 197.In the past a lot of people were reluctant to shop online. Many were worried about the security of entering their card details on the Internet and the reliability of the Internet but as shopping online has become more widespread, these worries have begun to disappear.One victi

47、m of the online shopping boom is the UK high street. Many companies are concerned that not enough shoppers are coming through their doors in the run-up to Christmas. As a result there are lots of special offers in the shops. Most shops traditionally have sales after Christmas but this year the promo

48、tions have come early in an attempt to lure consumers to spend.练习八Friends play an important part in our lives, but we often don t clearly understand how we make friends. While we get on well with a number of people, we are usually friends with only a very few. In all the cases of friendly relationsh

49、ips, two people like one another and enjoy being together, but beyond that, the degree of intimacy between them and the reasons for their shared interests vary enormousy. As we get to know people we take into account things like age, race, economic condition, social position, and intel ligence. Al though these factors are not of prime importance, it is more difficult to get on with people when there is a marked difference in age and background.It is usual for close friends to have sim