Different functional speech varieties known as are expected in, say, a church sermon, a
A.registers
B.styles
C.dialects
D.accents
A.registers
B.styles
C.dialects
D.accents
第1题
This passage was written mainly to ______.
A.analyse different definitions of functional illiteracy
B.discuss the reasons for functional illiteracy
C.compare ways to get rid of illiteracy
D.introduce the problem of functional illiteracy
第2题
Tiffs passage was written mainly to ______.
A.analyse different definitions of functional illiteracy
B.discuss the reasons for functional illiteracy
C.compare ways to get rid of illiteracy
D.introduce the problem of functional illiteracy
第3题
This passage was written mainly to______.
A.analyse different definitions of functional illiteracy
B.discuss the reasons for functional illiteracy
C.compare ways to get rid of illiteracy
D.introduce the problem of functional illiteracy
第4题
Which of the following is NOT true about UGT2817,according to the passage?
A. None,one or two working copies of UGT28 17 call be found in different people.
B. Test results would depend on numbers of working copies of UGT2B17.
C. Most Caucasians have no functional copies of UGT2B17.
D. Most Asians have no functional copies of UGT2B17.
第5题
It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A.Canada and the U.S. have functionally illiterate population because they hardly paid any attention to the problem
B.functional .illiteracy may have been caused at least in part by unsuccessful design of reading tests
C.non-English-speaking immigrant population constitute the majority of all the functionally illiterate
D.it is impractical to determine what functional illiteracy really is as different situations set different requirements
第6题
第7题
听力原文: There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most cultures, animals have an inferior position to human beings. In some instances, however, people treat their pets like members of their families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, where pets are very popular, there are special shops that sell jewelry, clothing and delicious food for cats and dogs. There are shops on fashionable streets in New York City, for example, that sell gold and diamond collars, fur jackets, and hats for pets.
In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for supermarkets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in Nice, France, there is a special restaurant for dogs.. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty dogs, On the menu, there is a variety of special tasty dishes for the dogs to choose.
Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in wealth and luxury. There is a more practical and functional attitude toward pets. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Certainly, owners generally have some affectionate feelings for their pets. However, they do not see them as equal to family members. Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.
(30)
A.Shops that take care of pets.
B.Shops that sell food and clothing for pets.
C.Shops that provide medical treatment for pets.
D.Shops that sell various pets
第8题
There are no agreed-upon definitions of what functional illiteracy is and, in practice, definitions vary widely. For many years, reading tests have been used throughout the country which define reading ability by grade level. "Tenth-grade reading level" for instance, would be the average reading score of all pupils who have completed ten years of school. There are, of course, many different reading tests and types of tests. One definition of functional illiteracy holds that anyone is "illiterate" who reads at less than an eighth-grade level. Another common definition uses a twelfth-grade level (the last year of high school in the U.s.)
There seems to be general agreement that at least one-tenth of all Americans arc functionally illiterate in English to some degree. It is also hardly surprising that those nations which (like the U. S. ) have paid most attention to this concept, and which have nation-wide testing, have found the greatest problems. As one educator humourously put it, "Reading tests cause illiteracy". Canada, for example, which also has a large non-English-speaking immigrant population, has recently found that many of her citizens, too, are functionally illiterate. The attention given to this problem, therefore, reflects the fact that in North America schools as well as pupils are continually tested.
What does "illiteracy" in line I mean?
A.Ability to read and write.
B.Ability to appreciate literature.
C.Lack of interest in literature.
D.Inability to read and write.
第9题
To lure their pollinators from afar, orchids use appropriately intriguing shapes, colors, and scents. At least 50 different aromatic compounds have been analyzed in the orchid family, each blended to attract one, or at most a few, species of insects or birds. Some orchids even change their scents to interest different insects at different times.
Once the right insect has been attracted, some orchids present all sorts of one-way obstacle courses to make sure it does not leave until pollen has been accurately placed or removed. By such ingenious adaptations to specific pollinators, orchids have avoided the hazards of rampant crossbreeding in the wild, assuring the survival of species as discrete identities. At the same time they have made themselves irresistible to collectors.
The orchid is unique because of______.
A.the habitat in which it lives
B.the structure of its blossom
C.the variety of products that can be made from it
D.the length of its life
第10题
What Work Environments Do?
Work environments are than as varied (31) there are types of businesses. (32) it is a large corporation with multiple departments and locations, or a small business with only a handful of employees, different work environments seem to serve different purposes. If your company is experiencing increased or high turnover rates, it is important to look at all of the aspects that could be affecting employee satisfaction, but do not overlook the impact and influence the environment could have (33) the situation.
The work environment can include various factors—the lighting,furniture, colours, smells, sounds—everything that makes (34) the environment where work happens combines into (35) an overall effect. Some things cannot be helped, of course. For example, a business that specialises (36) auto-body repair and autopainting is going to have the equipment needed to get the job done, as well as some pretty strong odors of paint. There are things the employers can do (37) minimise the effects but they will likely not be completely eliminated. One would assume that individuals who are highly sensitive (38) this environment would not want to work there and (39) employees will understand the realities of the work environment.
When employees expect a certain type of environment and get something very different, problems can result. Those expected to work in a quiet, functional office but who find themselves (40) in an office environment that is loud, chaotic, with strong fumes coming from a nearby shop or other coping with other uncomfortable environment realities may soon be looking for alternative work.
(31)
第11题
听力原文: There are different ideas about pets in different parts of the world. In most countries, animals have an inferior position to human beings. In some countries, however, people treat their pets like members of their own families, or perhaps better. In the United States and Europe, where pets are very popular, there are special shops that sell jewelry, clothing, and delicious food for cats and dogs. There are shops on fashionable streets in New York City, for example, they sell gold and diamond collars, fur jackets, mittens and hats for pets.
In many countries of the world, there is special food for pets. It is common for supermarkets in many places to sell cat food and dog food. However, in France, there is a special restaurant for dogs. Dogs are the only customers. There is seating for twenty of them. On the menu, there is a variety of special tasty dishes for the dogs to choose from.
In the United States, there is a very rich cat, who can afford to go to any restaurant he chooses. His name is Kitty Cat. Kitty Cat received one hundred thousand dollars when his owner died. In addition, the owner left Kitty Cat a beautiful house to live in. There is a person who comes to the house every day to feed and take care of Kitty Cat.
Of course, in most parts of the world, pets don't live in such wealth and luxury. There is a more practical and functional attitude toward pets. People own cats and dogs because they keep away mice and other unwanted animals. Certainly, owners generally have some affectionate feeling for their pets. However, they do not see them as equal to family members. In most places in the world, there isn't any special clothing, or jewelry, or gourmet food for these animals. There aren't any special restaurants for the dogs. There are no rich cats who live in large and beautiful houses.
Pets around the world live in a great variety of ways, just as people do.
(33)
A.Shops that sell cats and dogs.
B.Shops that sell jewelry, clothing and food for pets.
C.Shops that provide medical treatment for pets.
D.Shops that take care of cats and dogs.