高中英语信息词选择试题

A punctual person is in the habit of doing a thing at the proper time and is never late in keeping an appointment．The unpunctual man, on the other hand, never does what he has to do at the right time．
There's a proverb which says，“Time flies never to be recalled．” This is true．The unpunctual man is forever wasting his most valuable possessions as well as others'．The unpunctual person is always complaining that he finds no time to answer letters, or return calls or keep appointments． He knows that he can get through his huge amount of work only if he faithfully keeps every appointment and deals with every piece of work when it has to be attended to．
．If a person is invited to dinner and arrives later than the appointed time, he keeps all the other guests waiting for him．Usually this will be regarded as rude both to the host and the other guests．
Unpunctuality, moreover，is very harmful when it comes to one's duty．Imagine how it would be if those who are put in charge of important tasks failed to be at their proper place at the appointed time．

A．They appear to be busy but never get well paid．

B．He is always in a hurry and ends up losing time．

C．Maybe nobody minds being kept waiting at a dinner party．

D．A lost thing may be found again, but lost time can never be regained．

E．But the man who really has a great deal to do is very careful of his time．
F．A man who is known to be habitually unpunctual is never trusted by others．
G．Failure to be punctual in keeping one's appointment is a sign of disrespect towards others．

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Today，kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here are a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school.
●Create a personal schedule
Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or “to do” list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he will have no problem acknowledging upcoming events and will be better able to plan how and where to spend his time.
●Watch the clock
　　 I also recommend setting his clock or watch five minutes ahead since it's always easy to run late. When it comes to something like catching a bus，just five minutes can make a significant difference.
●Focus
He should train himself to be able to concentrate alone on one specific task. This is much easier in a noisefree environment. No TV or radio should be on to distract him.
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Lack of sleep is proven to harm us physically. The more sleep we get，the more alert we are. We thus have more energy to handle life's daily tasks. The average adult needs at least six hours of sleep a night and the average child needs at least eight.
●Stay in shape
Through spending time outdoors or playing sports with friends，he can “blow off some steam” so to speak，as well as reenergize.　　
●Talk through your problems
Be able to share his concerns with you. 　　 If you make it clear that you understand him and are willing to help，not only will you contribute to his emotional health but you'll help build an open and honest relationship as well.

A．Sharing feelings often makes them easier to deal with.

B．Help your child work better to realize his aim.

C．Setting an alarm for the morning is a must.

D．Get enough sleep.

E．Help your child do better in school.
F．Encourage your child to be positive.
G．Encourage him to get outside.

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Competitors who wear red win more than those that are dressed in any other color, according to a study in Germany.

Experts believe that red could make individuals and teams feel more confident as well as being perceived by others as more aggressive.
On the other hand, the results could suggest that the success of those teams has given those that wear the red color more confidence.
The study, by German sports psychologists at the University of Munster, was reported in New Scientist magazine. They showed video recordings of taekwondo(跆拳道) matches to 42 experienced referees(裁判). One fighter wore blue and the other wore red.
They then showed them the same recordings but digitally manipulated(操纵) the clothing to exchange the colors.
“If one competitor is strong and the other is weak, it won’t change the outcome of the fight,” said Norbert Hagemann, who led the study. “”
In 2004 scientists at Durham University also looked at how color influenced sporting competitiveness. They analyzed Olympic contest sports such as boxing, tawkwondo, and freestyle wrestling and found that nearly 55 percent of which were won by the competitor in red.
“” said Robert Burton, one of the researchers.
It is the color of fire and is often associated with energy, danger, strength, power, and determination.
The fighters wearing red were given an average of 13 percent more points than when they wore blue.
C. The study shows that football shirts from worldwide teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, sell successfully.
D. It is reasonable that wearing red makes individuals feel more confident, although this hasn’t yet been tested.
E. Researchers found that those who wear red tops, jackets or clothing score 10 percent more in any competition than if they were in another color.
F. The findings could explain why Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have been so successful.
G. But the closer the levels, the easier it is for the color to tip the scale

Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

A. Building Trust B. Approval and encouragement C. Communication D. Belonging and Acceptance E. The importance of relationship F. Being responsible

Relationships are an important part of your life. Relationships help you meet your social and emotional needs. They help you feel accepted and liked by others. The feelings you have about yourself and others depend on how well these needs are met.
One of the most important things in life is to be loved and accepted by others. This gives you a feeling of security. You feel secure when you know you can count on family and friends to love and to accept you the way you are. You add to your feeling of security by making others feel loved. Helping people you care about makes you feel giving and unselfish.
Think about how good you feel when someone compliments or thanks you. “What a good job” or “I appreciate your help” are comments that you like to hear about yourself. Such comments make you feel worthwhile. Naturally you feel happy when you receive a compliment. Likewise, you can compliment your family members or friends on their accomplishments.
Learn to express your thoughts clearly and listen to what others say. Talk things over with your family and friends. Share your hopes and dreams. Express your joys and frustrations. When family members and friends are talking, take time to listen to what they are saying. Give them clues that show you are listening, such as a nod of approval or a smile.
Another relationship skill that helps people get along with one another is trust. To earn trust you need to show parents, adults, and friends that you can handle new experiences and responsibilities. Being honest and truthful with people can also help you.

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There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds._____ She cared them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt the great love from the birds.
____. The larger and the stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. ________. She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.
She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky. ________. The bird circled once, twice, three times.
The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment. __________ .She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest songs that she had ever heard.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!

A．She gave them some delicious food and left.

B．Suddenly she felt the bird go softly.

C．Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss.

D．One day she left with the two birds at home alone.

E.She took them home and put them in a small cage.
F.One day the girl left the door of the cage open.
G.She lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air.

I think machine power is better than human power because we cannot survive without our daily used machines like bikes, coolers, computers, etc.
Started on  14-Apr-2008  By Smith E-mail: [e-mail]
Johnson 6-May-2008	Yes, it’s very clear that machine power is better than man power. But machine power has its limitations (局限). It cannot survive without electricity and manhandling. If it doesn’t have these two then it is completely useless. So man should not completely depend on machines. One more point is that because of the use of machines man has become lazy. This laziness has brought in many problems like obesity, arthritis (关节炎) and other health problems. But I am not saying that man should completely turn from machine power to man power. He should have a balance of both. Even I can’t think of life without a car, a computer and a cooler.
Sally 9-May-2008	Humans only created the machines. So, human power is greater than machine power. To do the things quickly we created the machines. But machines cannot think. That thinking power beats machine power.
Tina 17-May-2008	But without humans there is no value of any machine. If someone wants to use his machine perfectly then one must have expert labor or man power.
Tommy 19-May-2008	Hi to all, my opinion is that human power is more powerful than machine power, because human beings created the machines. Human brain works more compared to machines.
Mike 20-May-2008	I think human power is better than machine power because even if we travel on foot to near places the money will not be wasted and we can get exercise.

Who agrees with Smith generally?

A．Tommy.

B．Tina.

C．Sally.

D．Johnson.

According to Johnson, man should ______.

A．keep a balance between human power and machine power

B．completely depend on machine power

C．turn from machine power to man power completely

D．live a life without a car, a computer or a cooler

Sally thinks that human power is better than machine power because ______.

A．machines are useless without electricity

B．machine power can make people become lazy

C．machines can’t think like human beings

D．human brain can do things quickly

Which of the following questions are the speakers talking about in the passage?

A．Will machine power defeat human power?

B．Which is better, human power or machine power?

C．What limitations does machine power have?

D．Will machines think in the future?

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多途选项。
The first chocolate was eaten by Mayan and Aztec people in Central and South America hundreds of years ago. _______ the cocoa bean was used to make a chocolate drink that the people enjoyed very much. Much later, the cocoa bean was brought across to Europe and people there also came to love the taste of chocolate.
_____ One of the items he sold was cocoa powder to make into drinks. In 1831, he opened a small factory to make cocoa powder from cocoa beans. John Cadbury believed that alcohol was an important cause of poverty and he wanted to encourage people to drink chocolate instead. A few years later a man called Joseph Fry invented a way to make chocolate bars, and so for the first time people had the chance to eat chocolate instead of only drinking it. At first, chocolate was a luxury and only the rich people could afford it. ______
______ Milk chocolate came later and this was made by adding milk of milk
powder to the chocolate. Cadbury’s introduced their first milk chocolate bar in 1879. Their most famous chocolate, Cadbury’s Milk Bar, was introduced in 1905. It has been a best seller in Britain and around the world for nearly 100 years.
The Cadbury factory is still in Birmingham and the chocolate produced there is eaten all over the world.    

A．Later, as more and more chocolate bars were produced and sold, it became cheaper.

B．John Cadbury wanted people to drink chocolate instead of alcohol.

C．However, at first only plain chocolate was produced.

D．Every year, thousands of visitors visit the factory to see how chocolate is made.

E. In 1824, John Cadbury opened a small shop in Birmingham.
F. More and more chocolate was manufactured.
G. In those days, the people did not really eat chocolate;

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The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.
But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line.      . Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.
For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread.      
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so.       If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
     Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else.       At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended（冒犯）.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.

A．It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.

B．Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.

C．Everyone was new to the network once.

D．The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.

E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.
F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.
G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.

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Active listening is an essential skill in learning. It is when you listen carefully to make sure you understand and learn the information that is being conveyed.       Here are some things which can help you to listen actively.
◆      . Don’t just write everything down. Listen carefully and make sure you understand what the purpose of this lecture is. As you take down notes, keep the main point in mind and make sure you understand how these notes are related.
◆Listen for an organizational structure. Listen carefully to figure out how the ideas are organized and they will make more sense.
◆Pay attention to organizational cues (暗示).       Pay close attention to the introduction, as it will probably show how you should organize your notes. If the lecture begins with, “Today I’m going to talk about three ethnic conflicts (种族冲突) in the Middle East,” then you have a good idea of what’s going to follow. Listen for “signpost” words to show a transition (过渡) from one point to the next, such as “next” and “finally” and numerical signposts like “first” or “third”.
◆Listen with your eyes.      Watch the teacher and be aware of how he or she uses hand gestures, eye contact and other body language to convey points.
◆Remove distractions. Put away the campus newspaper, your cell phone and anything else that might be more interesting than the lecturer.
Learning to concentrate and listen actively is an endurance（耐力） skill.     

A．Speakers communicate information through nonverbal communication.

B．Unfortunately, many students don’t know how to listen actively when they attend classes.

C．If your teacher indicates that something is important, mark it.

D．Make yourself do it, and it will get easier over time.

E. Listen carefully for words and phrases that reflect the organizational structure of the lecture.
F. Your teachers’ notes are probably organized into some kind of outline.
G. Listen for the main point and major sub-points.

Easy Ways to Boost（改善）Your Mood
______________. Taking an extra moment for yourself will make your day brighter and give you a healthier outlook on life. Here are some simple ways you can bring a little happiness into your life right now:
1. Go for a walk.
Grab your dog, best friend, or your significant other and head out on a brisk（轻快的） walk. Just a little bit of exercise can boost your mood and give you a fresh perspective（态度） on problems that have been bothering you. Think walks are boring? _______________. Take a trip to the mall, or even walk to get some frozen yogurt. Make it a fun trip and you’ll surely make it part of your routine.
2.________________.
After all, laughter is the best medicine. Pick up something that makes you laugh like a funny picture, book, magazine, or a DVD of your favorite comedy. _____________. Giving yourself time to laugh boosts feel-good endorphins（胺多酚）.
3. _______________ .
Take a photo of yourself doing something you enjoy, like roller skating, skiing, swimming, playing an instrument, or being with friends and family.  Place the picture on your desk to remind yourself that you lead an amazing life and have lots to be happy about.

A．Model behavior

B．Try walking to a place that seems exciting to you

C．Ten minutes of relaxation can do wonders

D．Even the most optimistic people can use a mood boost every once in a while

E. Tell someone that you’re guaranteed to brighten their day
F. You could even plan a date night out to a comedy club
G. Buy something silly

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        ．For example，too many tourists can crowd public places that are  also enjoyed by the inhabitants of the country. If tourists  create too  much traffic，the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy．They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely．They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy．It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them．         ．Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants．
          ．If tourism grows too quickly，people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry．This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer．
          ．Businesses can also lose money．It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels，airports， first-class roads，and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions. For example，a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build．If this room is not used most of the time，the owners of the hotel will lose money．
Building a hotel is just a beginning．There must be many other support facilities as well，including roads to get to the hotel，electricity，sewers(下水道)to handle waste，and water．          ．If they are not used because there are not enough tourists，jobs and money are lost.

A．It is extremely important to develop tourism

B．Too much tourism can be a problem

C．Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems

D．All of these support facilities cost money

E. Planning is of great importance to tourism
F. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists
G. On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs

How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends.  Good friendship has many benefits.  It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health.  There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools.  Such changes often leaves us without a friend   .  But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.  Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1.  Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people.  You can go to public places to meet new people.  Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.     You can always start the conversation.  Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 
   
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch.  However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.      .  The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.        Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.  Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

A． Be cheerful.

B． Do things together.

C． Do not wait to be spoken to.

D． Try not to find fault with your friends.

E.  Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F.  For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G.  So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两个为多余选项，将答案写在答题纸上。
Tom：Do you have any plans for your future?
Bob: Er,
Tom: That’s great! I’d like very much to go to Shanghai. Maybe I’ll find a job there.
Bob: That’ not bad.
Tom: What? Are you kidding? It’s such a good chance to go abroad.
Bob: You know,   And if I go there, my mum will go there, too. I have to live with them.
Tom:   But so many students envy your chance.
Bob: I see.   You have your own say on your future while I am sort of controlled by my parents.
Tom: Poor you! Anyway, I think what your parents do is all for your own good.
A.But I envy you.
B.You mean you have no freedom?
C.What about you?
D.But I may change my mind.
E.my father’s there.
F.for the moment I plan to go to Englan for my MBA.
G.Good luck for you future.

根据短文内容，从下框A~F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余项。

A. Don’t be afraid of risks. B. Find ways to solve problems. C. Learn from successful people. D. Don’t give up easily. E. Know the meaning of success. F. Enjoy facing your failure.

Look around---who has the success that you envision（想象）for yourself? What are they doing? How do they approach a successful life? Become their students. Ask them for advice. Spend time around them, if you can. Learn from them. They will bring you much useful experience.
You cannot have success if you don’t know what it means to you. Set clear goals and be realistic. Your standards should be specific or else you will spend your entire time chasing after a vague goal. For example, you want to be good at your job. However, this is not a specific goal. Instead, specify this goal as: “My goal is to only be late for work five times per year, at the most.” This is a specific goal that when achieved, give you a sense of satisfaction and completion, making you feel successful and confident.
Successful people think big and act big. It can be scary to do, but if you don’t, then how will you ever be successful? Don’t wait for opportunities. Dig them out. Successful people make big investments (in their careers, in their business, in their education) and all investments involve some degree of risk. Study your risks, and be brave.
People who are successful like solving problems and answering questions. No matter where you are or what you are doing, look around and try to think of ways you can find, for example, what are people struggling with or complaining about? How can you make life easier for them in an effective way? Can you redesign or reorganize some aspects of the situation so that things can run more smoothly?
You should learn to persist. It is also the key factor to success. When asked about his 10,000 failed attempts to develop a storage battery, the prolific（多产的）American inventor Thomas Edison replied: “I have not failed; I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. So, if your first attempt didn’t work, don’t quit and don’t give up.”

从方框中选出适当的短语，并用其正确形式填空。

have… in common     have connection with     be concerned about  on the increase        in response to

She open the door ___________ the knock.
The number of people asking to go there is ____________.
The little boy ____________ little ____________ with his father.
Where is Jane? All of us ___________ her safety.
The police found that his escape from prison ___________the murder.