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1、Most people who travel long distances complain of jetlag(喷气飞行时差反应). Jetlag makes business travelers less productive and more prone 61to making mistakes. It is actually cause by 62disruption of your body clock-a small cluster of brain cells that controls the timing of biological 63functionss . The bo
2、dy clock is designed for a 64regular rhythm of daylight and darkness, so that it is thrown out of balance when it 65experiences day light and darkness at the wrong times in a new time zone. The 66symptoms of jetlag often persist for days 67while the internal body clock slowly adjusts to the new time
3、 zone.Now a new anti-jetlag system is 68available that is based on proven 69extensive pioneering scientific research. Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has 70devised a practical strategy to adjust the body clock much sooner to the new time zone 71through controlled exposure to bright light. The time zone shift i
4、s easy to accomplish and eliminates 72most of the discomfort of jetlag.A successful time zone shift depends on knowing the exact times to either 73seek or avoid bright light. Exposure to light at the wrong time can actually make jetlag worse. The proper schedule 74for light exposure depends a great
5、deal on 75specific travel plans.Data on a specific flight itinerary(旅行路线) and the individuals sleep 76pattern are used to produce a Trip Guide with 77instructions on exactly when to be exposed to bright light.When the Trip Guide calls 78for bright light you should spend time outdoors if possible. If
6、 it is dark out-side, or the weather is bad, 79or you are on an aeroplane, you can use a special light device to provide the necessary light 80stimulus for a range of activities such as reading, watching TV or working. Whend he entered hyde park，he had an almost irresistible impulse to address the c
7、rowd。The bridge was named after the hero who gave his life for the cause of people. HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN KILLED BUT FOR THE ARIVAL OF THE POLICE IN THE TOWNHELEN LISTENED CAREFULLY in order to discover exactly what the children needed. Children的单数是childBOB ASSURED US HE WILL BY NO MEANS BE DECEIVED BY
8、 THE THEIFS DISGUIS Since Andrew Benton graduated from college less than four years ago, he has dropped out of a Princeton Ph.D. program in economics, moved to rural Georgia to start a Web-software company that hes trying to sell, and now works freelance (自由职业) for a cloud-computing company in Silic
9、on Valley. He buys his own health insurance and contributes to his retirement accounts; neither his policy nor his accounts receive corporate contributions. Does his job instability and lack of benefits worry him? Nope. The 26-year-old does not expect to hold a traditional 9-to-5 job unless he start
10、s his own business again, and he is not overly pessimistic about the recessions long-term effect on his career. “I dont pay that much attention to what is going on in the economy,” he says. “I just found stuff I was interested in.” Whatever you make of this attitude smart, entitled, tech savvy (聪明的)
11、, risky, or bold Benton is arguably the prototype (典型) of the new and perhaps ideal worker in the post-recession economy. Still, this savvy demographic group isnt immune from the career setbacks of the recession. Workers born after 1980, who are having a harder time gaining a foothold in the job mar
12、ket, may face lower earnings over the next several years of their careers. Those who opt for traditional corporate careers have had to readjust their expectations. For some young, well-educated workers such as 24-year-old Adrian Muniz, the recession has been startling. Muniz graduated from Brown Uni
13、versity in 2007 and moved to New York City, expecting to easily find work at a magazine. Instead, he ended up working at high-end retail stores for the past three years and doing media internships on the side to build up his rsum. When the economy does pick up, experts warn that millennials, i.e. pe
14、ople born in or after 1980, may leave their companies for better jobs and higher paychecks. They will quit to travel the world, or simply because they did not like their boss. When more jobs become available, the millennials will use their tech savvy to promote themselves on Facebook, Twitter, and o
15、ther social networks. They will have no problem accepting contract, short-term work in place of a steadier paycheck. “The economy is actually creating a type of work that suits millennials well and does not suit baby boomers,” says Karl Ahlrichs, a human-resources consultant. In part, thats because
16、the economy is generating jobs in technology, computers, education, and health care that require serious technological, entrepreneurial, and creative skills as opposed to expertise in operations or management. Armed with their education, parental support, or savings, millennials seem to have plenty
17、of answers when it comes to dealing with the current economy. Still, questions remain. In their 30s and 40s, will they start their own businesses rather than joining the ranks of middle management? Will their innovative and entrepreneurial streak survive as they move through adult rites (仪式) of pass
18、age such as buying houses, raising children, or caring for aging parents? Ask a millennial and theyll tell you that theyll find or invent new answers to such age-old questions.57. What do we learn about Andrew Bentons work experience? AA) He has now an unsteady job without corporate welfare benefits
19、.B) Without a Ph.D., he was at a disadvantage when applying for job.C) He gave up the chance to take a traditional corporate job. D) It takes about four years for him to realize what he wants to be.58. What is a main concern of Andrew Benton? CA) Whether the economy is going to pick up quickly. B) W
20、hen he should start and run another software firm.C) Whether the job interests him and arouses his curiosity. D) How he can find an ideal job unaffected by the recession.59. According to the passage, in the job market, workers born after 1980 _B_.A) earn much more than their predecessors B) have bee
21、n affected by the economic downturnC) gain a competitive edge with good education D) are undoubtedly ideal workers for the economy60. What accounts for millennials being suitable for work created by the current economy? DA) Their desire to promote themselves. B) Their strong sense of looking after f
22、amilies.C) Their special skills in running and managing firms. D) Their embrace of tech skills and innovative ideas.61. What can we infer from the passage about millennials attitude towards their future? CA) Negative. B) Uncertain. C) Positive. D) Conservative.Amid weak job and housing markets, cons
23、umers are saving more and spending less than they have in decades, and industry professionals expect that trend to continue. Consumers saved 6.4 percent of their after-tax income in June. Before the recession, the rate was 1 to 2 percent for many years. In June, consumer spending and personal income
24、s were essentially flat compared with May, suggesting that the American economy, as dependent as it is on shoppers opening their wallets and purses, isnt likely to rebound anytime soon.On the bright side, the practices that consumers have adopted in response to the economic crisis ultimately could m
25、ake them happier. New studies of consumption and happiness show, for instance, that people are happier when they spend money on experiences instead of material objects, when they relish what they plan to buy long before they buy it, and when they stop trying to outdo the Joneses.If consumers end up
26、sticking with their newfound spending habits, some tactics (策略) that retailers and marketers began using during the recession could become lasting business strategies. Among those strategies are offering goods that makes being at home more entertaining and trying to make consumers feel special by gi
27、ving them access to exclusive events and more personal customer service.While the current round of stinginess may simply be a response to the economic downturn, some analysts say consumers may also be permanently adjusting their spending based on what theyve discovered about what truly makes them ha
28、ppy or fulfilled.“This actually is a topic that hasnt been researched very much until recently,” says Elizabeth W. Dunn, an associate professor in the psychology department at the University of British Columbia, who is at the forefront of research on consumption and happiness. “Theres massive litera
29、ture on income and happiness. Its amazing how little there is on how to spend your money.”Studies over the last few decades have shown that money, up to a certain point, makes people happier because it lets them meet basic needs. The latest round of research is, for lack of a better term, all about
30、emotional efficiency: how to reap the most happiness for your dollar.So just where does happiness reside for consumers? Scholars and researchers havent determined whether Armani will put a bigger smile on your face than Dolce & Gabbana. But they have found that our types of purchases, their size and
31、 frequency, and even the timing of the spending all affect long-term happiness.One major finding is that spending money for an experience concert tickets, French lessons, sushi-rolling classes, a hotel room in Monaco produces longer-lasting satisfaction than spending money on plain old stuff.“Its be
32、tter to go on a vacation than buy a new couch is basically the idea,” says Professor Dunn.Thomas DeLeire, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin discovered that the only category to be positively related to happiness was leisure: vacations, entertainment, sports and equipment like gol
33、f clubs and fishing poles.57. Whats the dark side of American consumers saving more and spending less?BA) The job and housing markets will become even weaker.B) There is little hope that the American economy will recover soon.C) More and more retailers and marketers will have to go bankrupt.D) Its p
34、ossible that the American economy will rebound sooner.58. What makes consumers happier according to the new studies?CA) Overcoming the economic crisis. B) Affording anything at any time.C) Spending money for an experience. D) Having as much money as other people.59. What will happen if customers kee
35、p their spending habits formed in the economic downturn?DA) They will get goods and services much cheaper. B) Its likely that they spend more time indoors.C) Retailers will change their business strategies. D) They will enjoy better services and experiences.60. What surprises Elizabeth W. Dunn accor
36、ding to the passage?AA) There is little about how to spend money to make people happy. B) Consumers unconsciously adjust their spending habits to be happy.C) People started researches on consumption-happiness relationship so early.D) Happiness is proved to have nothing to do with consumption.61. Sch
37、olars such as Prof. Dunn and Prof. DeLeire agree that C .A) richer people feel happier and more satisfied B) most consumers prefer leading brands like ArmaniC) spending on vacations brings long-term happiness D) people should curb their spending on material thingsAmerican culture has been enriched b
38、y the values and belief systems of virtually every part of the world. The one value that nearly every American would agree upon is individual freedom. Whether you call it individual freedom, individualism, or _62independence_ , it is the cornerstone of American values. It permeates every 63aspect of
39、their society._64_while_ their economic system may be dominated by large corporations, the majority of American businesses are small, and many are owned by an individual or a family. It is part of the American dream to be your own boss, and being an entrepreneur is one of the most _65_appealing_ way
40、s to improve ones economic future. Education is often regarded as the key to opportunity, _66including_ financial security. Americans take a pragmatic _67_approach_ to learning, so what one learns outside the classroom _68through_ internship, extracurricular activities and the like are often conside
41、red as important as what is learned in the classroom. _69consequently_ , lifelong learning is valued, which results in many adult continuing education programs._70another_ aspect ofAmerican society that may 71bewilder non-Americans is the family. The nuclear family structure (parents and children) i
42、s _72unlike_ that in most cultures in the world, so it is often misunderstood. An important _73purpose_ of the American family is to bring about the happiness and independence of each individual family member. Privacy is also important to Americans. The _74notion_ ofindividual privacy may sometimes
43、make it slower to make friends. _75because_ Americans respect ones privacy, they may not go much _76beyond_ a friendly hello. Ironically, it is usually the foreigner who must be more assertive if a friendship is to be _77developed_ . The rugged individualism valued by most Americans stems from their
44、 frontier heritage. Early settlers had to be self-sufficient, which _78constrained_ them to be inventive. Their success gave them a(n) _79optimism_ about the future and a belief that problems could be solved. This positive spirit _80enables_ Americans to take risks in areas where others might only d
45、ream, resulting in tremendous advance _81in_ technology, health and science. 62.【解析】远C。语义衔接题。空前的or表明，本空所填词与前面提到的individual freedom（个人自由）和indi- vidualism（个人主义）并列且语义相近，都是对it不同叫法的解释说明，选项中的【C independence“独立，自主” 符合语境，故答案为Co A dignity“庄严；尊严”；B entity“实体”iD autonomy“自治；自主权”。 63.【解析】选A。语义衔接题。结合语境，前面提到个人自由是
46、美国价值观的基石，也就是说个人自由在美国社会 普遍存在，即贯穿于美国社会的每一个方面，故答案为A aspect“方面”。第五段提到的aspects of American society对本题有提示作用。B space“空间；间隔”；C view“视野；见解”；D angle“角度：观点”。 64.【解析】选B。逻辑衔接题。结合语境，这里首先提到美国经济体系可能是由大公司主导的，接着提到美国企 业大多数规模很小，而且很多由个人或家庭经营，显然是把economic system和American businesses作对比， 故答案为【B While“而”。 【点睛】A When“当时”引导时间
47、状语从句；C If“如果”表条件；D Since“因为”表因果。 65【解析】选D。语义衔接题。此处是说，成为企业家是改善自己经济前景的方法之一，前面提到成为“自己的老板” 是“美国梦”的一部分，既然当老板是梦想的一部分，那么通过创业当老板来改善自己经济状况应该是很具有吸 引力的，故答案为D appealing“吸引人的”。A moderating“缓和的，减轻的”；B approving“满意的”；C appreciating“欣赏的；感激的”。 66.【解析】选D。语义衔接题。此处是说，教育被认为是打开机会大门的钥匙，也包括获得经济保障的机会。选 项中的A、C和D都有“包含，包括”的含义，
48、但用法不同。contain强调包容关系，所涉及的物体常常是 其构成成分，也常用来指空间上的包含在内：include指一整体包含着各独立的部分，也指某东西包含另一东西 的某一部分；comprise常构成“整体+be comprised of+部分”这一结构。结合语境，financial security只是获 得的机会之一，并不是机会的构成成分，故答案为D including。B incorporating“合并”。 67.【解析】选【A。结构衔接题。根据空后的to可首先排除B means和D method，因为二者常与of搭配使用。 A和C都有“方式，方法”的意思，都可以与to连用，但approach后的to为介词，其后接名词，而way 后要接to do，故排除Cway。结合语境，