(“I failed the math quiz because I don’t have heard for numbers”) and good events from temporary ones (“My husband brought me flowers because he had a good day at work”). The optimist, however, attributes failure to temporary causes (“He brought me flowers because he loves me”).
The pessimist allows a disappointment in one area of his life to pervade the rest. Say he’s laid off from work. The pessimist not only feels bad about losing his job, but he also starts worry that his marriage is in trouble and his kids are out of control. The optimist doesn’t let one setback contaminate his whole life. So at the moment I don’t have a job, he thinks, my wife and I are still close, and my kids made the honor roll.
When things go wrong, pessimists blame themselves. If another driver dents your parked car, you blame yourself for parking in a “stupid” spot. The optimist ascribes such trouble to a coincidence or fluke and looks for a new approach-----“Next time I’ll park where there are few cars.”’
56 The underlined word “ fare” in the first paragraph has the meaning similar to _____.
A attain B make money C expend D experience 57 Psychologist hold that ____
A optimist people are less likely to fall ill than pessimistic people. B optimism works more than blind faith.
C people are born optimistic or pessimist.
D optimists prevent the disappointments in every respect of their life. 58 Which of the following is TRUE of the difference between optimists and pessimists?
A Pessimists usually blame themselves for their mistakes, while optimists don’t.
B Optimists are wealthier than pessimists.
C Optimism can help explain the setbacks while pessimism cannot. D For pessimists a failure proves that he’s incapable, but optimists don’t think so.
59 In this passage, how is the discussion of optimism and pessimism developed?
A by time sequence B by comparison and contrast C by cause and effect D by definition
60 Which of the following statements is implied but not stated in the passage?
A The power of optimism is awesome. B Optimism can be acquired.
C Optimistic parents are likely to have optimistic children. D Optimism is a long lasting habit. Passage 2
Society is addicted to beauty. Wherever you look there are images
of slim models with toned bodies and smooth skin. Their wealth and glamour seem to imply that beauty can put the world at your feet. But what about brains and ability ? Fortunately, women today can have a successful career regardless of their looks. However, humans are naturally attracted to beautiful things, and beneath all the talk of equality, beauty is still very influential force.
Unfortunately, this does not sound very hopeful for the average woman. Meaning: our concepts of beauty are influenced by glamorous models and movie stars who spend hours having their hair and makeup done only to be touched-up again with computer software. And to keep in line with this glamorized image, women are returning more often to cosmetic surgery.
The number of cosmetic procedures in the US has increased 228% since 1997, according statistics released in March by the American Society for Aesthetic plastic Surgery. Nearly 6.9 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the US in 2002. Of course, a staggering 88% were done on women.
Why don’t men feel the social pressure to be beautiful? Of course it exists. There are many men who spend their afternoons lifting weights at the gym in an effort to build a perfectly toned body. But, a man’s social worth has never relied so much on his looks. Furthermore, man’s centuries of being in control has allowed him to produce an image of the
perfect woman.
Modem society has adopted a western image of beauty, influenced mainly by Hollywood. This has caused people in other cultures to use plastics surgery producers to look more like Western movie stars. Favorite objects include Nicole Kidman’s nose, Catherine Zeta-Jones’ eyes, and Julia Roberts’ smile.
Luckily, beauty is not necessarily the deciding force when it comes to social function. Practicality is important. Beautiful models count for tiny percentage of America’s population. Meanwhile, there are forces out there that oppose glamorized image of beauty that society has created. But, in spite of all this, the popular image of beauty is always going to be lurking somewhere, if not always in the foreground. 61 The author writes this passage to ___. A discuss the lingering influence of beauty.
B give advice to career women who are not beautiful. C demand equal rights for all women
D recommend the average woman how to do cosmetic surgery
62 To keep in line with glamorous models and movie-stars, the average woman turns to_____.
A hairdresser B computer engineers C cosmetic surgeons D fashion designs
63 The word “staggering”(Line 3.Para.5)most probably means_______.
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