视听说教程(第三版)4
quiz 1
Reading Comprehension
Section A
Passage One
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.
We all want to raise kids who are happy and successful, but we often mistakenly think that
money is the key to that happiness and success. In fact, the amount of money parents
possess has little to do with how children turn out. The attitudes and actions of parents
around money issues, though, have a tremendous effect.
On the positive side, parents who exhibit healthy money behaviors communicate strong values
to their children. When parents talk openly and constructively about financial issues, avoid
engaging in frequent money battles and use their financial resources to help the
disadvantaged, children learn lessons about respect, love and giving.
On the negative side, "bad" money behaviors can distort the values parents want to communicate;
they also make their children tremendously unhappy. Repeated fights about money may
communicate to kids that money isn't worth having because it is the cause of anger, hostility,
resentment and tension. When parents are workaholics who are rarely home, they communicate
that making money and supporting a wealthy lifestyle are more important than having meaningful
family time.
Financially intelligent parents know how to emphasize the positive impact and minimize the
negative one. They understand that money itself is neither good nor bad; it's what they do
with it and what they teach their children about it that are important. Becoming this type of
parent is a function of awareness and effort. You need to be aware of the beliefs and
practices that define financially intelligent parenting and then resolve to translate this awareness into action.
- The passage deals mainly with __________.
A) the influence of parents’ attitude toward money on children
B) a family’s wealth and children’s happiness
C) the positive and negative sides of money
D) the relationship between money and children’s success
- The author holds the view that __________.
A) how parents earn money influences the lifestyles of their children
B) a wealthy family may negatively affect children’s independence
C) what parents do with money is influential in shaping their children’s outlook on life
D) money is the root of all evils
- If parents are generous in helping those in need, their children are likely __________.
A) to get less involved in money battles when grown up
B) to learn how to make good use of their financial resources
C) to be warm-hearted
D) to communicate better with parents
- In the presence of children, financially intelligent parents would __________.
A) show some effective ways to manage money
B) talk about how hard it is to earn money
C) express their wish for a wealthy lifestyle
D) step away from an open conflict about money
- To help children develop positive values about life, parents should __________.
A) fully beware the harmful effects of money
B) earn money in an honest way
C) demonstrate a correct attitude toward money in daily life
D) put children’s education above their concern for money
答案: ACCDC
Passage Two
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage.
If we come right out and tell someone, "I disagree," we tend to turn away the friendship of
that person. Successful negotiators (谈判者) would rather label their intentions, such as a
desire to provide a suggestion, than label disagreement. Problems are likely to increase if we
put all our needs aside to focus on another person's perspective. The other party may
think we have no needs and be quite taken back when we introduce them all of a sudden.
In order to avoid such unproductive shock, I like the idea of briefly saying something along
these lines. "I see that we look at this issue from different perspectives. While I want to
share my needs and views with you later, let me first focus on your thoughts, needs, and
observations." At this point, we can now put our needs aside, attempt to truly listen, and
say: "So, help me understand what your concerns are regarding..."
That is the easy part. The difficulty comes in fulfilling such a resolution to really listen to
resist the tendency to interrupt with objections, no matter how unfounded some of the
comments may be. Instead of telling someone that we understand, we can be much more effective
by revealing exactly what it is that we understand. All along we must resist, as we listen,
the temptation to bring up our viewpoints and concerns. In trying to comprehend, we may need
to put our understanding in terms of a question, or a tentative statement. This way we
show true awareness.
We may have to refine our statement until the other person approves it as a correct
understanding of his position or need. It is necessary not only to understand, but for the
other person to feel understood. Only now can we begin to explain our perspective and expect
to be fully listened to. Once we have laid out our concerns, we can focus on a creative
solution. If we have had no history with someone, or a negative one, we need to use more
caution when disagreeing. The possibility for a disagreement to be side-railed into argument
is always there. It helps if we have made goodwill deposits over time.
- Expressing disagreement with the viewpoint of the other party in negotiation, you would leave an impression that __________.
A) you are not friendly
B) you have no needs for negotiating with the other party
C) you don’t have enough interest in the viewpoint of the other party
D) you have taken back your intentions
- If disagreement emerges during a negotiation, you should __________.
A) lend an attentive ear to the needs of the other party
B) pretend to truly listen to the other party
C) try to solve the easy part of the negotiation
D) avoid unproductive shock
- According to the author, what is really challenging while the other party is stating its concerns is that __________.
A) you argue in the form of a question or a tentative statement
B) you show your consideration for the other party’s position
C) you put forward your viewpoint at an appropriate time
D) you keep listening without expressing objection to unreasonable remarks
- You can state your perspective only after __________.
A) the other party finishes his
B) the other party confirms your comprehension of his concerns
C) you express your understanding of the other party’s position
D) the negotiation environment becomes friendly
- Which of the following would the author disagree?
A) Disagreeing, if not properly treated, may quite possibly grow into arguing.
B) Centering on your needs is essential for the success of negotiation.
C) Solving disagreement requires creativity.
D) Frequently asking questions shows your true
awareness of the other party’s concerns.
答案: BADBB
Section B
A) convictedB) penaltyC) detectedD) applaudedE) fictionF) shortageG) arrestH) LoosingI) complexJ) hook
- The young man deceived people by ____ and crook and was ultimately sent to prison.
- The baby tried to _____ the attention of the adults by crying as loudly as it could.
- The bird _____the worm in the bush and dove down to acquire it.
- All the teachers ______the students’ achievements.
- _____translation of the article will not be considered however beautifully organized the language of translated version is.
- A severe______ of grain will soon occur to the local people because of the flood.
- Those who are often absent from school will be given the ______score in their final.
- The account she gave was pure ______based on what really happened these days.
- She has a very ______personality and sometimes I feel I don’t know her at all.
- She was ______of fraud and given a 5-year sentence in prison.
答案: JGCDH FBEIA
- Entertaining, as is the law of gravity, is ___________________.
A) local
B) comprehensive
C) complete
D) universal
- He fell in love with her at the first sight, and the affection was ______________.
A) ritual
B) neutral
C) mutual
D) riddle
- The ______________ of how the talented student deteriorates so fast reveals that he was overwhelmed by the divorce of his parents and has formed a suspicious attitude toward the people around him.
A) anatomy
B) analogy
C) analysis
D) anchor
- The mystery got ________________ after he explained the issue we were confused with.
A) clouded
B) clarified
C) cleared
D) classified
- _____________ with database systems would be an advantage for you to apply for this job.
A) Formality
B) Familiarity
C) Fascination
D) Feasibility
- She believes that fine food and wine are beyond taste of the ______________.
A) entertainment
B) temptation
C) humor
D) vulgar
- The poor girl ____________ fear in her eyes at the attacker.
A) sparked
B) flashed
C) burst
D) explode
- The administrative ____________ helps quicken the speed of economic development.
A) set-in
B) set-down
C) set-back
D) set-up
- We hired a magician to _______________ the children at the party.
A) enrich
B) entertain
C) assemble
D) construct
- Computer games are so irresistible a(n) _____________ that a lot of teenagers yield to it.
A) temptation
B) riddle
C) attempt
D) clarification
答案: DCABB DBDBA
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