You can also share stuff on social networking sites with fellow students.
听力原文:W: John, I' m really hungry !
M: Just get anything you want, it' s on me today. I' m thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets.
W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here.
M: Me, too. The formula of McDonald' s is really special.
W: Right. And no matter where you go in the world, you can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality in McDonald' s.
M: It' s true. They also do well because of diversity. I mean, they sell different products according to people' s tastes and preferences in different areas.
W: Right. Like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Seafood Soup that they sell in China. They could never sell that here!
M: But I' ve heard that McDonald' s is really losing market share in the States now, and has closed down some restaurants.
W: Yeah. It' s just so difficult to stay competitive when there are so many fast food chains in the States. I mean there are KFC, Pizza Hut, and A&W, just to name a few.
M: It seems that they' re doing better overseas, ' because they' re really able to sell American culture.
W: Yeah. They use all the media they can, and they do a good job.
(20)
A.A hamburger, some chicken McNuggets, and the milkshakes
B.Spicy Chicken Sandwich
C.Seafood Soup
D.Shakes
A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also see a lot more of the country.
Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students—many colleges have “ride boards” that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who’s driving where, when, how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be.
There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.
You don’t have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don’t recommend a diet of candy and cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends.
26、The passage tells students _______ .
A.how to make travel plans
B.how to get help while traveling
C.how to use less money while traveling
D.how to choose hotels
27、To see more of the country, you’d better travel _______ .
A.by plane
B.by bus
C.by train
D.by bike
28、If you want to share rides with others, you can get information _______ .
A.on the blackboards in classrooms
B.from school administrators
C.through certain radio programs
D.from travel agents
29、According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is _______ .
A.cheap
B.convenient
C.comfortable
D.enjoyable
30、To save money, you can _______ .
A.have more candy and cola
B.invite your friends for a picnic
C.take some food with you
D.eat in restaurants sometimes
According to a series of experiments published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology by professors Gary Lupyan and Daniel Swignley, the act of using verbal clues to 27 mental pictures helps people function quicker.
In one experiment, they showed pictures of various objects to twenty 28 and asked them to find just one of those, a banana. Half were 29 to repeat out loud what they were looking for and the other half kept their lips 30 . Those who talked to themselves found the banana slightly faster than those who didn’t, the researchers say. In other experiments, Lupyan and Swignley found that 31 the name of a common product when on the hunt for it helped quicken someone’s pace, but talking about uncommon items showed no advantage and slowed you down.
Common research has long held that talking themselves through a task helps children learn, although doing so when you’ve 32 matured is not a great sign of 33 . The two professors hope to refute that idea, 34 that just as when kids walk themselves through a process, adults can benefit from using language not just to communicate, but also to help “augment thinking”.
Of course, you are still encouraged to keep the talking at library tones and, whatever you do, keep the information you share simple, like a grocery list. At any 35 , there’s still such a thing as too much information.
听力原文:M: Hello.
W: Hi, George, it's Angel from creator writing class.
M: Oh, hi, Angel, What's up?
W: Well, I have a new project I thought you might be interested in. I'm setting up a writers group. You know a support group for people who trying to get published.
M: (23) How would it work?
W: We get together once a week. I've already applied for a meeting room in the library, and then (23) we share what we were working on and offer each other the advice.
M: I could take some advice. I'm working on a short story that would like to get published in the campus literary review. You've done that, haven't you? (24) Didn't I see a poem of yours in the last issue?
W: Yes, I was so excited to see finally my work in print. It was my third submission. You just have to keep trying if they turn you down.
M: Well I'm sure the group could help me, but I don't know how much I can contribute. I'm really just starting out, doing a lot of work, but I'm definitely still in novels.
W: That's OK, I know about you though the comments of your class, and you will be an asset. We are going to arrange more activities to help too. (25) Professor Granger has agreed to sit in on a few sessions and she's also going to make up a list of local professionals who might be willing to spend some time with us.
M: Sounds great! You can definitely count me in.
(20)
A.Write comments on the others' works.
B.Give advice to each other.
C.Write poems.
D.Publish new works.
There are a number of reasons (). Learning another language is important for both work and travel. It is also important for making real connections with other people. Lastly, it can give you a greater understanding of your own language.
Learning a foreign language would (). If you work in a foreign country, it will benefit you immensely if you can speak its language because then you would be able to work with all different types of employees, and this will give long-term career success.
Speaking a foreign language gives you (); it enables you to see how other people see the world around them. If you travel or work in a foreign country, think how much easier everything would be if you could speak the local language. It would be easier to find different places, ask for directions, and even order food.
Finally, if you speak a foreign language you will actually (). Other languages open our minds to new ways of thinking. For example, Eskimos have more words to describe snow and ice as it is such an important part of their lives.
Language is (). It is how we share our thoughts with the world. Without language, there would be no way to communicate and express ourselves. The more languages you know, the more ways you have to communicate and express yourself. This is why learning many languages should be important, and why one language simply won't do.
A. improve your own first language
B. definitely enhance your chances of getting a job
C. what makes us human
D. why you should learn a foreign language
E. understanding of a country's culture
1.Whats function of the phrase “one plus one equals three” inPara.2()
A.It shows that teamwork has its advantages and disadvantages
B.It triesto explains that working in a teamwork is better than working individually
C.It isa humorous way to explain how important the teamwork is in a company
2.The word “associates” can probably be replaced by the word “________”in the sentence “Working in teams also teaches your associates to work together ”in Para.3.
A.merchandisers
B.accountants
C.colleagues
3.Which of the following statements is TREUE according to the passage()
A.Personal shortcomings can be reduced through the efforts of the wholeteam
B.Working in a team you might be replaced by a salesman oraccountant
C.Weaknesses can be increased when your team members focus attention ontheir strength
4.Which of the following statements is FLASE according to the passage()
A.Working in a team you can share in completing the assignmenttogether
B.Working in a team you can improve effectiveness on the job
C.Workingin a team you must be careless because you know somebody can help you
5.Whats the best title for this passage?()
A.The Tips forTeamwork
B.The Importance of Teamwork
C.The Advantages and Disadvantages of Teamwork
W: Thank you.
M: So Mrs. Warwick, can you tell us about your work in goal-setting?
W: OK. When it comes to goal-setting, I'm really focused. For example, if I want to lose weight, I will get a group of friends around me and tell them I want to lose weight and increase my health. Then I'll take actions to achieve this goal by refraining from eating poor foods, etc.
M: Well, why do you gather some close friends together?
W: It is important for me because I need support. I know I can't do it on my own, Also it helps because I am able to share my problems with them. And by telling other people, "I really want to do this and I seek your help", they can keep you honest I suppose.
M: So setting goals helps people achieve something. But is there anything negative about goal-setting?
W: Yes. If you set yourself a goal and you're so focused on it, then you will be close-minded to other things that happen.
M: Why is it that most people do so badly at reaching goals?
W: They lose focus. Everybody's life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody's life that what happens is that they might have a goal, and then something will get in the road of that.
M: Once you reach a goal, what's the next step?
W: One thing that I would strongly encourage is to celebrate success. Once you have made and reached that level, it is a real must to celebrate it. That way you are acknowledging it to yourself, you're acknowledging this level of achievement.
(23)
A.She wants her friends to lose weight too.
B.She wants her friends to do exercises with her.
C.She wants her friends to eat poor foods with her.
D.She needs her friends' support and help with her problems.
W: Really? Don't you feel it enjoyable and quite beneficial?
M: No, I just feel it's a waste of time.
W: I can't see eye to eye with you. No matter what you think, I still believe class discussion is a good way of teaching and learning. As you know, class discussion can get us students more involved in what is being studied rather than sit there and listen all the time. We have a chance to speak our minds and share what we know about the subjects. Don't you feel the same way?
M: Well, in a way what you said is true, but I'd rather listen to what the professor knows about the subjects, for he is expected to be better informed. I don't think there is any point in wasting our time listening to other students who are as ignorant as us.
W: We may be ignorant in many aspects compared to the professor. But our opinions and experiences are also worth listening to and learning from. As the proverb goes, four eyes see more than two.
M: Sure, I understand many hands make light work. But some students are often dominant and aggressive in the discussion and do not respect others' right to speak. I hate those self-important and irritating fellows.
W: I admit there are such moments in class discussion. But we should do justice to class discussion though some students fail to behave themselves and focus on the topic.
(23)
A.It wastes time.
B.It is enjoyable.
C.It benefits the class.
D.It is good but needs improving.
听力原文:M: Hello.
W: Hello Roger? This is Ann.
M: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? I haven't seen you for a couple of days. And how's your new apartment working out?
W: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, (19) I've decided to look for a new place.
M: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment. It looks nice indeed.
W: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. I really can't stand it anymore. Do you think you could help?. I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the university.
M: Alright. Let me see. So, what kind of place are you looking for?
W: Well, (20) I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance to school.
M: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent'?
W: Uh, somewhere under $ 200 a month, (20) including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.
M: Hmm. And anything else? Is that all?
W: Yeah, I also need a parking space.
M: Well, (21)I know there's an apartment complex around the comer that seems to have a few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.
W: Hey, thanks a lot.
M: No problem. I'll tell you once I get the information.
(20)
A.Problems with living in an apartment.
B.The chance to find a part-time job.
C.The cost of rent near universities.
D.A search for a new apartment.
W: I'm still looking for someone who fits the bill, but you know it's so difficult.
Q: What does the woman mean?
(15)
A.She met someone who could pay the bill.
B.She billed her new roommate for the suit.
C.She hasn't found a suitable roommate yet.
D.She's looking for someone who can lend her money.