单选题Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the decline in amateur singing?AIt is easier for people to please themselves with songs through TV.BPeople don’t want to take the trouble to sing songs themselves.CAmateurs feel shy if they cannot sing as well as the professionals.DFamous and talented musicians are always willing to entertain people.
单选题
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the decline in amateur singing?
A
It is easier for people to please themselves with songs through TV.
B
People don’t want to take the trouble to sing songs themselves.
C
Amateurs feel shy if they cannot sing as well as the professionals.
D
Famous and talented musicians are always willing to entertain people.
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解析：
见第四段全段。第四段作者没有提到著名的天才音乐家们随时愿意为人们演唱和演奏。
见第四段全段。第四段作者没有提到著名的天才音乐家们随时愿意为人们演唱和演奏。
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190. Bullying (欺凌弱小) is a big problem that affects lots of kids. Three-quarters of all kids say they have been bullied or teased. Being bullied can make kids feel really bad. The stress of dealing with bullies can make kids feel sick. Bullying can make kids not want to play outside or go to school. It’s hard to keep your mind on schoolwork when you’re worried about how you’re going to deal with the bully near your locker. Bullying bothers everyone—and not just the kids who are getting picked on. Bullying can make school a place of fear and can lead to more violence and more stress for everyone. Some bullies are looking for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful. Sometimes bullies know that what they are doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don’t understand or care about the feelings of others. Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all. [共5题](1) According to paragraphs 1 and 2, which of the following is NOT TRUE?(A) Bullying makes kids frightened.(B) Bullying usually happens in school.(C) Bullying brings about more violence.(D) Bullying is not a serious problem.(2) Bullying happens because bullies ________.(A) want people to pay attention to them(B) feel they are unimportant(C) feel big and powerful(D) both A and C(3) We can infer from paragraph 4 that ________.(A) most bullies just care for themselves(B) most bullies don’t know they are hurting people(C) most bullies stop bullying when they know they are hurting people(D) most bullies conduct hurtful actions(4) Bullies usually pick on someone who is ________.(A) more powerful than themselves(B) weaker than themselves(C) totally different from themselves(D) as clever as themselves(5) The author writes the passage in order to ________.(A) describe bullying (B) argue about bullying(C) analyze bullying (D) narrate bullying
Some people who don’t like to talk much are not necessarily shy；they _____ just be quiet people．A．mustB．mayC．shouldD．would
阅读理解Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people. A person’s conception of himself or herself is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people, havinglow self-esteem, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing “the right thing.” Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliment with a statement like this one, “You’re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it’s not true.” It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determined and patient efforts in building self-confidence. Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteems, it is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths.Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. Let’s not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.1、What does the author try to prove by citing “what kind of impression am I making?”A、Shy people benefit from their caring about their appearance.B、People’s shyness made them care too much about their appearance and actions.C、It’s natural that shy people don’t believe other’s compliments.D、Shy people think they are different from others.2、According to the writer, self-awareness is _______.A、a good qualityB、the cause of unhappinessC、harmful to peopleD、a weak point of shy people3、That shy people react to a compliment in such a way is _________.A、goodB、unrealC、very reasonableD、harmful4、Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A、Shyness helps us to develop our potential.B、Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better.C、Shyness can block our chances for a rich life.D、Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.5、It can be inferred from the passage that shy people _______.A、should find more of their weaknessB、should understand themselves in the right wayC、had better ignore their weaknessD、can get rid of their shyness while maintaining low self-esteem
The author suggests that______.A) we shouldn't blame a person if he fails to act in emergenciesB) a person must feel guilty if he fails to helpC) people should be responsible for themselves in emergenciesD) when you are in trouble, people will help you anyway
The reason why women and blacks play down their visibility is that they ______.A) know that someone in authority will reach down and give them a promotionB) don't want people to think that their promotions were due to sex or colorC) don't want to give people the impression that they work under false beliefsD) believe they can get promoted by reason of their sex or color
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of printed music?［A］ Reading of music notation has a great impact on musicians.［B］ People may draw imspiration from it.［C］ The music culture will be influenced by it in the end.［D］ Songs tend to be standardized by it.
共用题干第二篇Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.Shy people are anxious and self-conscious;that is,they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions.Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds.What kind of impression am I taking? Do they like me?Do I look stupid?Am I wearing attractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely.A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves,and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.In general,the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people,having low self-esteem,are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing"the right thing".Shy people are very sensitive to criticism;they feel it confirms their inferiority.They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise.A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one,"you are just saying that to make me feel good.I know it's not true."It is clear that,while self-awareness is a healthy quality,overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated,or at least reduced?Fortunately,people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence.Since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem,it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their their strengths.For example,most people would like to be"A"student in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in some areas.People's expectations of themselves must be realistic.Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.Each one of us is a unique,worthwhile individual. We are interested in our own personal ways.The better we understand ourselves,the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fullfilling life.what is the shy people's reaction to compliment? .A: They are pleased by itB:They feel it is not true.C:They are very sensitive to it.D:They feel it shows their inferiority.
共用题干第二篇Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.Shy people are anxious and self-conscious;that is,they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions.Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds.What kind of impression am I taking? Do they like me?Do I look stupid?Am I wearing attractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely.A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves,and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.In general,the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people,having low self-esteem,are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing"the right thing".Shy people are very sensitive to criticism;they feel it confirms their inferiority.They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise.A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one,"you are just saying that to make me feel good.I know it's not true."It is clear that,while self-awareness is a healthy quality,overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated,or at least reduced?Fortunately,people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence.Since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem,it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their their strengths.For example,most people would like to be"A"student in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in some areas.People's expectations of themselves must be realistic.Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.Each one of us is a unique,worthwhile individual. We are interested in our own personal ways.The better we understand ourselves,the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fullfilling life.Which of the following does NOT help shy people overcome their shyness?A:Building self-confidence.B:Accepting both weaknesses and strenghs.C:Being realistic.D:Setting goals high.
共用题干第二篇Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.Shy people are anxious and self-conscious;that is,they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions.Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds.What kind of impression am I taking? Do they like me?Do I look stupid?Am I wearing attractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely.A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves,and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.In general,the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people,having low self-esteem,are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need reassurance that they are doing"the right thing".Shy people are very sensitive to criticism;they feel it confirms their inferiority.They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy of praise.A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one,"you are just saying that to make me feel good.I know it's not true."It is clear that,while self-awareness is a healthy quality,overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated,or at least reduced?Fortunately,people can overcome shyness with determined and patient effort in building self-confidence.Since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self-esteem,it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their their strengths.For example,most people would like to be"A"student in every subject. It is not fair for them to label themselves inferior because they have difficulty in some areas.People's expectations of themselves must be realistic.Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.Each one of us is a unique,worthwhile individual. We are interested in our own personal ways.The better we understand ourselves,the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.Let's not allow shyness to block our chances for a rich and fullfilling life.Which of the following statements is true?A:Shyness helps us to live up to our full potential.B:Shyness enables us to understand ourselves better.C:Shyness blocks our chances for a rich life.D:Shyness has nothing to do with lack of self-esteem.
共用题干Listening to BirdsongA male zebra finch chirps away to himself. Suddenly he notices a female bird nearby.He realizes he has an audience and immediately changes his song. Can the female tell the difference in his perfonnance?According to a new study,the female zebra finch knows.And she prefers the special trills he creates when he sings to her. A male zebra finch changes his song when singing to a female in ways that people can barely detect.But the female finch can tell the difference.Scientists had noticed slight variations in the songs of male zebra finches based on whether they were singing alone or whether there was a female(and potential mate)nearby.With an audience,the males sped up the pace of their songs and controlled the notes they used.For this study,researchers Sarah C .Woolley and Allison Doupe at the University of California,San Francisco decided to focus attention on the listening females,which have not been well studied in the past.In the study,Woolley and Doupe set up,a long cage with a sound speaker at each end.One broadcast the sound of a male zebra finch singing to himself,like someone singing in the shower.The other speaker broadcast a male performing for a female audience,as if he was giving a concert.Female birds were placed between the two speakers.Some of the birds had mates.Others didn't. The females shifted around a bit,and then most of them hopped over to sit beside just one speaker. All the birds that made a clear choice liked songs meant for a female audience,even if they'd never met the male.Mated females also had a chance to listen to two different performance songs,one from an unknown male,and one from their mate .They spent more time listening to the concert version of their mates' songs.This suggests that after a while,females learn to recognize-and prefer-the songs of their mates.Scientists then studied the brains of the females.They found certain areas of the brain perked up when the birds listened to the concert songs.These brain areas may be involved in recognizing and evaluating the songs,and storing the memories of them.This research deals with what's called directed communication,when the communicator,or sender,focuses the message for a specific audience.One example is the way moms speak to their babies. Mothers around the world use the same sort of high-pitched sing-song chatter,and the babies respond best to those sounds.Songbirds are one of the only other species known to learn their communication,in this case their songs. What is NOT true of directed communication?A: The sender of a message has a specific audience.B: Male zebra finches sing to female finches.C: Mothers talk to their babies.D: Male zebra finches sing to themselves.
共用题干Listening to BirdsongA male zebra finch chirps away to himself. Suddenly he notices a female bird nearby.He realizes he has an audience and immediately changes his song. Can the female tell the difference in his perfonnance?According to a new study,the female zebra finch knows.And she prefers the special trills he creates when he sings to her. A male zebra finch changes his song when singing to a female in ways that people can barely detect.But the female finch can tell the difference.Scientists had noticed slight variations in the songs of male zebra finches based on whether they were singing alone or whether there was a female(and potential mate)nearby.With an audience,the males sped up the pace of their songs and controlled the notes they used.For this study,researchers Sarah C .Woolley and Allison Doupe at the University of California,San Francisco decided to focus attention on the listening females,which have not been well studied in the past.In the study,Woolley and Doupe set up,a long cage with a sound speaker at each end.One broadcast the sound of a male zebra finch singing to himself,like someone singing in the shower.The other speaker broadcast a male performing for a female audience,as if he was giving a concert.Female birds were placed between the two speakers.Some of the birds had mates.Others didn't. The females shifted around a bit,and then most of them hopped over to sit beside just one speaker. All the birds that made a clear choice liked songs meant for a female audience,even if they'd never met the male.Mated females also had a chance to listen to two different performance songs,one from an unknown male,and one from their mate .They spent more time listening to the concert version of their mates' songs.This suggests that after a while,females learn to recognize-and prefer-the songs of their mates.Scientists then studied the brains of the females.They found certain areas of the brain perked up when the birds listened to the concert songs.These brain areas may be involved in recognizing and evaluating the songs,and storing the memories of them.This research deals with what's called directed communication,when the communicator,or sender,focuses the message for a specific audience.One example is the way moms speak to their babies. Mothers around the world use the same sort of high-pitched sing-song chatter,and the babies respond best to those sounds.Songbirds are one of the only other species known to learn their communication,in this case their songs. What does the first paragraph say about zebra finches?A: Male zebra finches like to sing to female zebra finches.B: Male zebra finches sing louder than female zebra finches.C: Male zebra finches change their songs in female zebra finches' presence.D: Male zebra finches like to listen to female zebra finches sing.
共用题干Listening to BirdsongA male zebra finch chirps away to himself. Suddenly he notices a female bird nearby.He realizes he has an audience and immediately changes his song. Can the female tell the difference in his perfonnance?According to a new study,the female zebra finch knows.And she prefers the special trills he creates when he sings to her. A male zebra finch changes his song when singing to a female in ways that people can barely detect.But the female finch can tell the difference.Scientists had noticed slight variations in the songs of male zebra finches based on whether they were singing alone or whether there was a female(and potential mate)nearby.With an audience,the males sped up the pace of their songs and controlled the notes they used.For this study,researchers Sarah C .Woolley and Allison Doupe at the University of California,San Francisco decided to focus attention on the listening females,which have not been well studied in the past.In the study,Woolley and Doupe set up,a long cage with a sound speaker at each end.One broadcast the sound of a male zebra finch singing to himself,like someone singing in the shower.The other speaker broadcast a male performing for a female audience,as if he was giving a concert.Female birds were placed between the two speakers.Some of the birds had mates.Others didn't. The females shifted around a bit,and then most of them hopped over to sit beside just one speaker. All the birds that made a clear choice liked songs meant for a female audience,even if they'd never met the male.Mated females also had a chance to listen to two different performance songs,one from an unknown male,and one from their mate .They spent more time listening to the concert version of their mates' songs.This suggests that after a while,females learn to recognize-and prefer-the songs of their mates.Scientists then studied the brains of the females.They found certain areas of the brain perked up when the birds listened to the concert songs.These brain areas may be involved in recognizing and evaluating the songs,and storing the memories of them.This research deals with what's called directed communication,when the communicator,or sender,focuses the message for a specific audience.One example is the way moms speak to their babies. Mothers around the world use the same sort of high-pitched sing-song chatter,and the babies respond best to those sounds.Songbirds are one of the only other species known to learn their communication,in this case their songs. Which of the following can best reflect the theme of the passage?A: Chirping away.B: Birdsongs as communication.C: Zebra finches and their life.D: Enjoying birdsongs.
共用题干Pop Music in AfricaYoung musicians in African countries are creating a new kind of pop music. The tunes and the rhythms of their music combine African traditions with various forms of music popular today,such as hip-hop,rap,rock,jazz,or reggae. The result is music that may sound familiar to listeners anywhere in the world,but at the same time is distinctly African. It is different also in another way:Many of the songs are very serious and they deal with important social or political issues in Africa today.Eric Wainaina is one of these African musicians.He grew up in Nairobi,Kenya,in a family of musicians.As a teenager,he listened to pop music from the United States,and later he moved to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. Now he has produced a CD in Kenya. Eric's most popular song,“Land of‘A Little Something’”is about Kenya's problem of bribery,or paying others for illegal favors.He wants people to listen to his songs and think about how to make Kenya a better place to live.Another musician who writes serious songs is Witness Mwaijaga from Tanzania. Her own experiences have helped her understand the suffering of many African women. At the age of fifteen she lost her home,but she was luckier than other homeless young people. She could make a living by writing songs and singing on the street. By the time she was eighteen years old,She had become a star. Her songs are written in rap or hip-hop style about the problems that she sees in Tanzania,especially AIDS and the lack of rights for women.Baaba Maal,from Senegal,also feels that pop music must go beyond entertainment. He says that in Senegal,storytellers have alwaysbeen important people. In the past,they were the ones who kept the history of their people alive. Baaba believes that songwriters now have a similar responsibility. They must write about the world around them and help people understand how it could be better. The words of his songs are important,in fact.They speak of peace and cooperation among Africans,as well as the rights of women,love for one's family, and saving the environment.One of South Africa's most popular musicians is Brenda Fassie. She is sometimes compared to Madonna,the American pop star,because she likes to shock people in her shows. But she also likes to make people think. She became famous in the 1980s for her simple pop songs against apartheid. Now that apartheid has ended,her songs are about other issues in South African culture and life. To sing about these,she uses local African languages and a new pop style called kwaito.In recent years,people outside of Africa have also begun to listen to these young musici-ans. Through music,the younger generation of Africans are connecting with the rest of the world and,at the same time,influencing the rest of the world.The musicians mentioned in this passage all______.A:write about serious problemsB: studied in the United StatesC: lost their homes at a young ageD: write songs in a new pop style
共用题干Listening to BirdsongA male zebra finch chirps away to himself. Suddenly he notices a female bird nearby.He realizes he has an audience and immediately changes his song. Can the female tell the difference in his perfonnance?According to a new study,the female zebra finch knows.And she prefers the special trills he creates when he sings to her. A male zebra finch changes his song when singing to a female in ways that people can barely detect.But the female finch can tell the difference.Scientists had noticed slight variations in the songs of male zebra finches based on whether they were singing alone or whether there was a female(and potential mate)nearby.With an audience,the males sped up the pace of their songs and controlled the notes they used.For this study,researchers Sarah C .Woolley and Allison Doupe at the University of California,San Francisco decided to focus attention on the listening females,which have not been well studied in the past.In the study,Woolley and Doupe set up,a long cage with a sound speaker at each end.One broadcast the sound of a male zebra finch singing to himself,like someone singing in the shower.The other speaker broadcast a male performing for a female audience,as if he was giving a concert.Female birds were placed between the two speakers.Some of the birds had mates.Others didn't. The females shifted around a bit,and then most of them hopped over to sit beside just one speaker. All the birds that made a clear choice liked songs meant for a female audience,even if they'd never met the male.Mated females also had a chance to listen to two different performance songs,one from an unknown male,and one from their mate .They spent more time listening to the concert version of their mates' songs.This suggests that after a while,females learn to recognize-and prefer-the songs of their mates.Scientists then studied the brains of the females.They found certain areas of the brain perked up when the birds listened to the concert songs.These brain areas may be involved in recognizing and evaluating the songs,and storing the memories of them.This research deals with what's called directed communication,when the communicator,or sender,focuses the message for a specific audience.One example is the way moms speak to their babies. Mothers around the world use the same sort of high-pitched sing-song chatter,and the babies respond best to those sounds.Songbirds are one of the only other species known to learn their communication,in this case their songs. What is meant by"concert songs"in the seventh paragraph?A: Songs sung by zebra finches at a concert.B: Songs sung by male finches for female finches.C: Songs sung by female finches for male finches.D: Songs sung by male finches to many female finches.
Not always（）they want (to)A、people can do whatB、can people do whatC、people can not do whatD、can‘t people do what
单选题Which of the following is true according to the passage?AAll the adults in the UK are very lazyBHalf of the children are very fat before they go to schoolCPets will be in trouble if their owners don’t keep healthyDAll people in Glasgow feel ashamed because they don’t get enough exercise
单选题Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining?AFamily members need more time to relax.BBusy schedules leave people no time for formality.CPeople, want to practice economy in times of scarcity.DYoung people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.
单选题According to the passage, Indians _____.Aonly sing songs in HollywoodBare no longer fond of musicConly sing and dance in villagesDdon’t sing much nowadays
单选题We can infer from the first two paragraphs that______.Amost large gym chains really don't want members to show up frequentlyBoverweight people are often frustrated and pushed away by traditional gym industryCregular gyms don't accept overweight people to participate in their programsDoverweight people have to pay extra to work out in a gym
单选题Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the decline in amateur singing?AIt is easier for people to please themselves with songs through TV.BPeople don’t want to take the trouble to sing songs themselves.CAmateurs feel shy if they cannot sing as well as the professionals.DFamous and talented musicians are always willing to entertain people.
单选题Bellboy: Come this way, please. Let's take the elevator. Guest: Oh my God! It's a glassed elevator! Bellboy: Don't be frightened, Miss. Enjoy the view! Guest: It's beautiful. ______ So many people are enjoying the sun.AI really feel at ease working here.BWhat's the name of that street?CCan you see the wall of the next building?DYou can see the whole beach.
单选题Some old people don’t like pop songs because they can’t ______ so much noise.AresistBsustainCtolerateDundergo
单选题The main idea of this passage is that _____.ATV and radio can amuse us with beautiful songs and musicBTV and radio have weakened our interest in entertaining ourselvesCpeople should not be too lazy or embarrassed to singDparents should sing songs and read books aloud to their children
单选题—Does she like singing English songs?—Yes. She ______ to sing English songs in her room.Aoften doesBis often heardCoften hearsDoften is heard
单选题Which of the following statements is NOT true about the main types of shop-lifting?AA big percentage of the total losses are caused by the professionals.BThe deliberate amateurs will be punished severely if they get caught.CPeople would expect that those who can’t help themselves are poor.DThe professionals don’t cause a lot of trouble to the store detectives.
单选题According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed ______.Aif people can return to the “golden age”Bwhen women and men enjoy equal rightsCwhen people rid themselves of prejudiceDif less emphasis is laid on material things
单选题Which of the following is NOT true?APeople choose different destinations depending on different interests.BPeople interested in history can have fun in Colonial Williamsburg.CAll the people take vacations only to do nothing but relax themselves.DNot all Americans can afford time and money to go on a vacation.
单选题Which of the following may NOT be the reason for the increasing number of households as mentioned in the passage?AMany people get divorced because of unhappy marriage.BNow people can afford to support a household individually.CSome people have to sacrifice family life for their careers.DMany people live much longer than before.