科目: 來源:2013屆遼寧省高三上學期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?
At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.” Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green – eyed monster” and the UK is its home.
Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. Some were given a little, others a great deal. Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.
This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain. But there is also conflicting evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.
“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”
Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem. They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them. It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.
1.Most entrepreneurs surveyed believe that .
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A.the British people hate success |
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B.the British people are hardworking |
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C.love of success is Britain’s national character |
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D.they are considered as “green – eyed monsters” |
2.What does the result of the Warwich University’s test show.
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A.Two thirds of the people tested didn’t love money. |
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B.Most people would rather fail than see others succeed. |
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C.An imaginary amount of money does not attract people. |
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D.Most people are willing to enjoy success with others. |
3.The writer of the passage seems to suggest that .
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A.jealousy is Britain’s national character |
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B.British entrepreneurs are not fairly treated |
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C.the scientists at Warwich University did a successful test |
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D.the entrepreneurs in the UK do not behave properly |
4.The best title for this article can be .
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A.Be More Modest and We Will Love You More |
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B.Proud Entrepreneurs |
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C.The Frenchmen are Romantic While The British are Hostile |
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D.Only Pains but No Gains |
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科目: 來源:2013屆遼寧省高三上學期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:信息匹配
When was the last time you had great fun with your family? 66 So stand up and plan to have fun with your family.
Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo. 67 To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be.
68 Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch.
Visiting the nation's capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites. 69
A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.
Create a video clip with your family. Make your family the characters in the clip. You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.
70 Plant flowers and mow the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.
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A.History creates topics for you and your family. |
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B.At bedtime read to your young kids and read with your elder kids. |
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C.Family is always the most valuable thing in life. |
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D.Bring your own snacks if you want to save some money. |
E.Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family.
F.Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family.
G.Here are two examples.
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---Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management?
---If you make ______ most of the equipment, there will be ______ rise in production.
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A./; / |
B.the; a |
C./;a |
D.the; / |
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________ got on the train when it started to move.
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A.Scarcely I had |
B.Scarcely had I |
C.No sooner I had |
D.No sooner had I |
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In no time ________ smoke coming out of the house.
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A.did we see |
B.we saw |
C.are we seeing |
D.we see |
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I can’t remember ________ made the teacher give Mary the permission to leave the class earlier.
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A.that it was what |
B.what it was that |
C.what was it that |
D.that was it what |
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I feel it is you who ________ for the accident.
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A.is to blame |
B.is to be blamed |
C.are to blame |
D.are to be blamed |
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Seeing her father come back, ______________.
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A.tears ran down her cheeks |
B.Her tears ran out |
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C.she burst into tears |
D.She burst into crying |
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Reportedly, yesterday a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was _______, three of whom were killed.
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A.set off |
B.set out |
C.set up |
D.set about |
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At the age of twenty Steve left his hometown, _____ to return without making his mark.
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A.determining not |
B.not determined |
C.determined not |
D.not determining |
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