高中英语信息词选择试题

A. A sense of humour is not an inborn ability. B. A sense of humour can be developed in our life. C. A sense of humour helps us from several aspects. D. A sense of humour means more than telling jokes. E. A sense of humour can be expressed in many ways. F. A sense of humour helps people to better enjoy life.

As awareness of the cenefits of humour increases, most of us want to get all the langhs we can. It seems that almost every day there is another new discovery about the power of humour to help us physically, mentally, cmotionally, and sp[iritually. Every system of the body responds to langhter in some important or positive way .
Many pcople mistakenly believe that we are born with a sense of humour. They think that when it comes to a sense of humour. “either you have got it or you don't .” This is
false! What is true, however, is that the ability to laugh and smile is actually something we are born with. For example, we laugh when we are tickled under the arm, even without thinking about how to react.

The parts of the brain and central nervous system that control laughing and smiling are mature at birth in human infants, but that is not the same thing as having a sense of humour. (After all, when a baby laughs in his small bed we don’t rush over and say, “That kid has a great sense of humour!”) Your sense of humour is something you can develop over a lifetime. Don’t be nervous before others and try to laugh at yourself-then you will make them laugh too.

Humour includes a lot more than laughing and joke telling. Many people worry needlessly that they do not have a good sense of humour because they are not good joke tellers. More than jokes, a sense of humour requires being willing and able to see the funny side of life’s situations as they happen. In fact, one of the best definitions（定义）of a sense of humour is “the ability to see the nonserious element in a situation.”

There may be a thousand different ways to express your sense of humour, but joke telling is only one of those ways. As more is discovered about how humour benefits our life, more people will be able to see and enjoy the humour when they are in a difficult situation. Life depends on air, food and water, but it is made easier to live with a good sense of humour.

______________You don’t show your secret personality when you ’re awake because you can control your behavior, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you.           The important position is the one that you go to sleep in.   
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people, so you never express your real feelings.         
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You worry a lot and you’re always easily upset. You’re very stubborn ( 顽固 ) , but you aren’t very ambitious(上进的，有野心的)._____________ This means that you enjoy having a good time.
　  If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced personality.       　　　　　　
　　You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get depressed. You always say what you think even if it annoys people.

A．You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.

B．You know your strengths and weaknesses.

C．Normally people seldom change their sleeping position.

D．Everyone has got two personalities — the one that is shown to the world

and the other that is secret and real.
E. Maybe you don’t want to make friends with a person who sleeps curled up.
F. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
G. In a normal night, of course, people frequently change their position.

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
---Good evening. Grandma’s Restaurant. May I help you?
--- Good evening. ___1___
---Thank you. May I have your name, Miss?
---Mary Brown.
---____2____
---I’d like to order the “Free Matching Dinner for 2”.
---Yes, you may choose two soups, two drinks and four main course from the menu.
-  3
-Are you ready? What Kind of soup do you want?
-chicken soup and tomato soup.
- 4
-I’d like a plate of noodles ,two chicken wings. some beef and a bowl of rice.
- 5
- Just a coke and some green tea ,please.
-May I have your address ,please?
-Sure. 6A, Kingston Court, Belair Cardens. Shatin.
-Okay, your food will be delivered in half an hour. Thanks for calling.

A．May I book a table in your restaurant for tonight?

B．I would like to order some food for dinner.

C．Miss Brown, please tell me your order.

D．How about your main courses?

E. Would you like some drinks？
F. Okay .Let me see.
G. And your drinks?

Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing.    Read on for some techniques worth trying.
1.    
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent
reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study.   
Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2. Go for a walk.
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact,exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.     
3. Learn something new.
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.      Or go dancing with your friends.

A．Focus on the future.

B．This can be especially harmful to the aged.

C．It should be something like learning gardening.

D．So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.

E.But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.
F.Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G.In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.

Public speaking and critical thinking
What is critical thinking ? to a certain degree ,it’s a matter of logic （逻辑）—of being able to spot weaknesses in other people ‘s argument and to avoid them in your own ,it also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence .
In the broad sense ,critical thinking is focused ,organized thinking –the ability to see clearly
their lationships among ideas. 1 the greatest thinkers ,scientists ,and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas.that,too,is critical thinking.
  2   As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical（机械的）exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking. If the stucture of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also discovered and confused. If, on the other hand ,the stucture is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not a matter of arraging the ideas your already have.    3
What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.   4  As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will Improve your ability to think clearly and accutately.   5   As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class. You will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.
If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.

A．Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves

B．This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.

C．It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech

D．It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.

E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.
F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways
G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speech making ,you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.

请从以下选项（A、B、C、 D、E 和 F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A．	Leadership
B．	Conflict Solving
C．	Open Communication
D．	Respect to All Team Members
E．	Measuring Progress against Goals
F．	Common Goals with Challenging Target

Team Building Means More than Throwing a Few People Together

"Teamworking" is found everywhere within just about every organization .you can't get away   from "teams" that are supposed to be able to create something that is greater than the sum of its  parts. Or so the theory goes.
There are five measures that need to be taken before you can get the most  out of a team:

1．

There must be a clear reason for the team to exist. And all the members should realized the value and significance of what they are going to do. What they are hoping to achieve should be something achievable but at the same time tough and inspiring enough to attract the members and keep their motivation alive. What is more ,they should also be well prepared for the possible difficulties they may come across in the process.

2．

Team members must be able to express their opinions freely without fear of being criticized  and  they must have the feeling that their suggestions will be taken seriously . This is an important point because the team may need to resolve some complex or thorny issues. For example ,it may discuss a sensitive topic .Should they keep their conclusion within the team or share it with other employees. This is an issue in itself that all the members should agree on frank discussion is required.

3．

It is easy to think that a junior team member may have less to contribute than more experienced ones. This is not only demoralizing or discouraging, it also makes no sense ---people that have nothing to contribute should not have been selected for the team in the first place. Since they have become members of your team, you need to make sure that each of them has an opportunity to add his or her thoughts to discussions.

4．

Disagreements are natural and, in fact debate and discussion should be encouraged. A team made up only of "yes men" can make disastrous decisions that few people honestly agreed with in the first place. Consequently, there should be rules on how lengthy disagreements should be handled. For example, team meetings may not be the most appropriate place for a discussion that involves only two people, so "under-the-table" method may be effective.

5．

Most high-performing teams are well organized. A good organizer should be able to play to individuals' strengths and help them overcome their weaknesses. It should be someone who can act  as a promoter and a constant reminder of what the team needs to achieve. He must ,above all, be skilled in sharing responsibility and setting tasks to others coaching them to achieve tasks, and providing constructive feedback on how the tasks went. Team building isn't as simple as just throwing a few people together. It requires, much more, but motivating people is most essential. Successful team working is not marked by how much progress the team makes toward its goals, but by how confidently each of its members completes his or her assigned tasks with a sense of achievement and pride.

It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it．You just waste your valuable time．1  One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading．
Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you．I'm just looking．"? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it．But suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you．I want a pair of sun glasses．" She says, "Right this way, please．"
__2_ If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that—nothing．But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it．Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying "to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and "to find out how"．
__3__ Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen Vincent Benet happened to write about America"．Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better．
4 At least two important processes go on at the same time．As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and accurately．But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read．You have a kind of mental conversation with the author．
This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes．__5__ One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions．Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own personal reactions．Another part of critical reading is judging sources．Still another part is drawing accurate inferences．

A．Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting．

B．It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study．

C．You remember better when you know what you' re reading．

D．In other words, a good reader is a critical reader．

E．It’s quite the same with your studying．
F．Reading is not one single activity．
G．This is the way it works．

_1__.If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset. When you take and take without giving back, you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.
The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. __2__I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are :kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.
__3__.These could be companionship, achievement, and support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.
When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. _4__.If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be ---this is the key to personal power.
When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce your chosen beliefs. ___5___.

A．Young people have a different set of values.

B．You feel that you have a responsibility to help them.

C．Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy.

D．Your being values are the character traits （特征，特点）of the ideal person you would like to be.

E. You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving.
F. A calm person might go for a walk, meditate, or set a time limit before responding.
G. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world , and in turn the way other people think of you.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑 (若选择E，请涂AB; 若选择F，请涂CD。)。
首先，请阅读下列的应用文：
A. Chapter One. …you probably have an image in your mind of what the “perfect’ or “ideal” body looks like. Try not to press yourself to look that way. Each person is born with genes that control the shape of his / her body. Everyone is different. It’s important to be comfortable with the body you have.
B. Chapter Two.…You use energy for everything you do. That energy comes from the food you eat. Too much food or too little exercise causes your body to store the extra energy in fat cells. But, if you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, you’ll feel healthier and stronger not to mention look great.
C. Chapter Three. … Your body runs best on foods high in carbohydrates and low in fat and sugar. Eating a healthy diet will provide your body with everything it needs to run smoothly. Your body breaks down proteins into amino acids(氨基酸), so you don’t need to take in the amino acids separately.
D. Chapter Four. …Exercise does more than just burn calories. For instance, regular exercise makes your muscles strong and flexible, and increases the amount of muscle you have. It also makes your heart stronger and lowers your blood pressure; …
E. Chapter Five. …Always warm up and stretch for 5-10 minutes before you do strength or endurance exercises. Afterwards, take 10 minutes to cool down. Your heart should beat normally when you stop. Exercising with a group may help you to exercise regularly.
F. Chapter Six. …Supplementation of a mixture of essential amino acids will increase protein synthesis (蛋白质综合体). While supplementing with either carbohydrate or amino acids may limit muscle damage and stimulate protein synthesis, there is increasing evidence that the combination can have an addictive effect.
以下是与上述章节相关的读者，请匹配读者和他/她需要了解的相关信息的所在章节。
Charity. He always breathes heavily and his heart beats irregularly when he finishes his exercise. He wonders whether there is something wrong with his body or whether he is not suited for physical exercises.
Wander. She likes eating meat a lot every day as she thinks that meat can provide people with energy. Besides, she does sports on weekends. However, she is not energetic enough to face the pressure.
Helly. She has tried many ways of keeping fit, but she still gets fat because of stress from work. She doesn’t look well.
Tammy. He is a Grade One college student majoring in gymnastics. He must write a passage about what a healthy body is.
Pandy. He is a coach, working in a gym. He will start a new course next month on how to lose weight. For the first few lessons, he is going to talk about why people have to exercise.

---Can you help me?
---Sure, what’s the problem?
---   1 
---Well, how about San Francisco? We went there last year and had a great time.
---   2 
---Well, there is Golden Gate Bridge of course, and Golden Gate Park. It’s really big park. You can go for long walks or take a rest in the Japanese Tea Garden. It’s beautiful there.
---   3 
---There is also a place called Fisherman’s Wharf. That’s really popular with tourists. There are lots of shops, cafes and restaurants. And from there you can go on a boat trip to Alcatraz. You know, it’s a small but very beautiful island.
---   4 
---No, you can’t stay on the island. There aren’t any hotels. You can only go for the day. I think I’ve still got a bo ok about San Francisco. I can lend it to you.
---   5 

A．What can I do there?

B．Oh, what a great place to stay in!

C．What is the best time to go there?

D．I can’t decide where to go for the holiday---any idea?

E. Thanks a lot.
F. Hmm, that sounds good.
G. How can I go there?

Location:  Outside university Room Type: Shared flat Availability: From 1 Sept. 2010 Number of beds: 5 singles Weekly Rent: ￡65 Notes: I vacancy, sharing with male undergraduates.

 
B

Location: Inside university Room Type: Private flat Availability: From 25 Aug. 2010 Number of beds: 1 double Weekly Rent: ￡92.40 Notes: Full private shower, basic kitchen, furniture, bedding services and broadband Internet included.

 
C 

Location: Outside university Room Type: Private flat Availability: From 1 Apr.2010 Number of beds:2 doubles Weekly Rent:￡15.00 Notes: 1 double bedroom with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and WC. Sofa bed in lounge can be used as a second double bed. Includes free broadband Internet. 

D

Location: Inside university Room Type: Standard with washbasin Availability: From 25 Sept. 2010 Number of beds:1 single Weekly Rent:￡70.00 Notes: Private single bedroom. Also has public kitchen, bathrooms, WC and relaxing area with sofas that are shared by around 15 people.

E

Location: Inside university Room Type: Townhouse flats Availability: From 25 Sept.2010 Number of beds:12 singles Weekly Rent:￡35.00 Notes: 12 people share each house. These are brand new for 2008, and each house contains a good size public kitchen, living area with sofas and downstairs laundry. 

 
F

Location: Inside university Room Type: Studio Availability: From 25 Mar.2010 Number of beds:1 double Weekly Rent：￡113.00 Notes: This quiet studio flat has a small private kitchen (fridge, microwave, stove), table and chairs, double bed, bathroom and Internet.

 
请阅读下列师生的信息，然后匹配与其需求相对应的住宿信息。
_____1. Robert Jones. Robert will be a guest teacher at the university beginning September 1. He has no car so needs accommodation that is very near work and that’s big enough for him and his wife. Privacy is important so he does not want to share things with others. As the university will pay his living expenses, money is no problem. 
_____2. Bill West. Bill will begin his undergraduate studies in the autumn term (September 2009). Bill is very sociable and is eager to live with others. He would prefer to stay in town rather than the university so he can experience more of what the city offers.
_____3. Shelia Budgie. Shelia, a postgraduate student from Australia, will come to the university at the beginning of April for 6 months’ study. She needs a very quiet, private place in the university where she can study in peace. As she loves to cook she also wants a place with a private kitchen.
_____4. Angelo Liokas. Angelo, a language student from Greece, arrives in October and wants to live in the university and share with other students so he can practice his English. As his money is very limited he needs an inexpensive room that has cooking and washing equipment available to him.
_____5. Linda Chan. Linda will finish her studies this spring and wants her family to come from China to attend her graduation ceremony. She needs a place that can accept the four family members planning to attend in April. They will also need Internet access to stay in touch with family members in China.

---Come in, Joan. Have you finished that report for me yet?
---Yes, Mr. Canfield, but I haven’t had time to prepare the sales figures yet, I’m afraid.
---That’s all right.      1     I believe you’ve moved.
---Not yet.     2     We’ve been in our present house since 1997 and it’s got too small for us now.
---Well, I hope the new place suits you better.
---      3     It’s taken us six months to find a bigger place that we like---one with a bigger garden. Since the children have grown, they need more space.
--- Well, the best of luck with the new place.
---      4     Oh, by the way, I’d like to send a copy of the report to Mr Hansen. Is that OK?
---      5     Miss Grace, our sales director, has just asked me about it in fact. They’ve already decided to accept whatever suggestions you’ve made, so they obviously trust your judgment.
--- That’s good. I’ll go and make a start on the sales figures now.
--- Ok, Joan. See you later.

A．I think so.

B．Yes, that’s a good idea.

C．I know you’ve been very busy.

D．You did a great job.

E. We’re moving next week.
F. Where do you live at present?
G. Thank you.

—Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is？
—____1____
—Where is the nearest restaurant, please？
—Oh, the restaurant？The nearest one is the City Restaurant. ___2___
—I’m --er-- I’m afraid I don’t quite …you see， ____3____
—I see. Simply walk two blocks straight ahead, then turn left, and the City Restaurant is about 10 metres ahead. ____4____
—Can I take a bus？
—Of course you can. but ____5____ It’s only a few minutes’ walk.
—Thank you very much.
—Not at all.

A．What did you say？

B．I’m a total stranger here.

C．You can’t miss it.

D．I beg your pardon？

E. It’s just opposite the No. 5 Department Store.
F. I don’t think it is necessary.
G. It’s not very far.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列英语读物的封面及基本信息:
A．National Geographic Complete Birds of the World

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Order today and save $5.00!
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Hardcover
384 pages; 900 color photographs and illustrations
B．Visions of Paradise
 
National Geographic photographers reveal unique wonders of nature.
$35.00
Hardcover
304 pages; 250 photographs
C．National Geographic Adventure Magazine

Join the adventure with National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the delivery of the first issue within the U.S. and Canada. For outside of the U.S. and Canada, please allow 8-12 weeks for the delivery of the first issue.
$12.00
D．Cesar's Way:

The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
America's most sought-after expert reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life.
Was: $24.95
Now: $14.95
Hardcover
243pages
E. National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide Photography, 2nd Edition

Softcover
400 pages; 272 color and black-and-white photographs
Thoroughly updated for 2009, straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process from choosing a camera to taking the pictures to printing, scanning, and archiving the images.
F. New York: Destination Music CD

Innovative artists continue New York's cabaret tradition.
$19.95
It's Showtime!
下面是读者的简要内容。请把相关的内容与它们的书名匹配起来。
. Hinny is filled with hope and inspiration to celebrate and protect the world's environments. Looking through the book, he knows that every beautiful sight that meets his eyes is a precious dreamland worth preserving a special place that feels like “Heaven on Earth”.
Jumpy is pleased that his newly-bought book is a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on the planet, their identification, structures and plumages, habitats, behaviors, and ranges.
Pope is using a film camera for his part-time photographs by means of his guide photography. Now he is armed with the practical know how-to get great images.
Jackson will get a wealth of ideas for making adventure a part of his life with the magazine! He likes every issue of this magazine packed with breathtaking photography and compelling features on topics such as diving, snorkeling, skydiving, hang gliding, kayaking, rafting, sailing, climbing, hiking, and more.
Dingy is invited to join an excursion into the rich rhythms and textures of music from the far reaches of the world. He enjoys the diverse mix of memorable music from these special corners of the Earth as he browses through some of the fascinating cultural facts and maps of each region and then sets off for his destination!

There is one thing that everyone wants more than anything else. __1___ They think that when they have enough money to buy such things as houses, farms, and cars, they will have the one thing that everyone wants.
Other people believe that if they know enough they will find this thing. __2___ Still others think that if they have power, they will find this thing. Some people keep telling themselves: “ When I’m a boss, I will no longer have to search for this thing.”
What is it that everyone wants more than anything else? What is it that all of us keep working and striving for( 奋斗 ) each day? ___3___.
Happiness is a strange thing. ____4____ What will make one man happy may not make another man happy. Some men say that happiness comes from helping others; other men say that happiness comes from making life more pleasant for everyone. What do you mean when you say “ That makes me happy.”?
___5___ Perhaps you will learn something that will bring you peace of mind, comfort, money or it may be what you search for—happiness.

A．Happiness means the same to everyone.

B．Read what different people have said about happiness.

C．They study all their life in search of it.

D．When one man feels happy, another man will feel sad.

E.    Some people try to get it by making money.
F.     It does not mean the same to all men.
G.   It is happiness.