Thinking about a new computer system is an opportunity to reexamine a business and th

by great resources: interesting students from all over the country a learned and caring faculty a comprehensive library great sports facilities and student organizations covering every possible interest from the arts to science to community service and so on.You will have the freedom to explore and learn about new subjects.

A.Sorry, I’m new here, too

B.How about you？

C.That’s interesting

D.So do I

people had seen apples fall and hadn’t given the matter a second thought.But Newton thought about it carefully and developed a cornerstone of modern science—the theory of gravity.

The ability to ask deep questions and look for answers lies at the heart of science.So it stands to reason that educators would want to bottle Newton’s brand of thinking and serve it to their students.

Common sense might argue that the best means to that end is to cram future scientists with chemistry,physics,biology,and mathematics.After all,Newton had an enormous appetite for science.

But Newton owned more books in the humanities than he did in the sciences,and his interest included subjects such an history,philosophy,and Greek mythology.

Could it be that thinking deeply about subjects such as history,philosophy,and religion makes one a better scientist？many top American schools think so.

The liberal arts is diversified toolbox.If you have only one way of looking at things,you will get stuck in the same place everybody else got stuck.If you’ve got different experiences,you may find other ways of solving the problem.”

It’s well known that the more we think,the better our neural connections.But liberal arts colleges go one step further.They argue that learning to think in one field may sharpen the ability to solve complex problems in a seemingly unrelated area.It may be a while before scientists establish the truth or falsity of this idea.In the meantime,some of the best minds in science are betting that it’s true.

“Learning about the great books and the humanities can stimulate the sort of brain waves that serve a scientist pretty well,” says Nobel prize winner Tom Cech—“The more types of thinking you have to do,the more skills you can bring to a scientific problem."

26.We learn from the first paragraph that ________.

A.the ability to think is of first importance to scientific discovery

B.nobody noticed apples falling from trees to the ground before Newton

C.Newton developed the theory of gravity by watching a falling apple

27.According to the passage, to help students become scientists, educators________.

A.should cram them with lots of science courses

B.should make them think in the way Newton did

C.should ask them deep questions and look for answers

D.should give them an enormous appetite for science

28.We learn from the passage that students who study science in a liberal arts college ________.

A.are required to take a number of courses in the humanities

B.are free to take whatever courses they like best

C.have a wide range of interests in history, philosophy and religion

D.spend more time studying arts and the humanities than the sciences

29.The idea that learning to think in one field may sharpen the ability to solve complex problems in a seemingly unrelated area is ________.

A.already proved to be true by scientists

B.accepted by the best people in science

C.a common belief among liberal arts colleges

D.gaining worldwide acceptance

30.In liberal arts colleges students are _______.

A.asked to bring a diversified toolbox to school

B.trained to think differently from everybody else

C.required to learn different kinds of skills

D.taught to look at things in different ways

Memo

To:Human Resource Management

From:P.Neal Date:Feb.28

Re:Tokyo interviews

I am really excited about the opportunity that the International Job Fair in April presents lo our firm.By recruiting at an overseas location9 we increase our chances of attracting employees with global awareness.I o ensure that we hire employees who will fit into our corporate culture^ I have listed some suggestions for the interview team.

(1)Determine early in the interview if the employee is a team player.Aside from the obvious work-experience questions, find out what type of learning environment the interviewee preferred in school and what sports and hobbies he or she enjoys.Use this line of questioning to get to know younger applicants who do not have a lot of formal work experience.

(2) In the interviewt find out the interviewee 1 s attitude toward other languages and cultures.How many languages has he or she studied？ Would the prospective employee be willing to go through language training if

assigned to our new branch office？

(3) If possible* look at portfolios on site to get a sense of the interviewees9 artistic accomplishments and check up on local references in the interviewee's country.

(4) Clearly communicate our company,s goals and bring back some great recruits!

21.Who is this memo directed to？

A.Mr.Neal

B.The interview team

C.Prospective employees

22.Recruiting at an international job fair will help the company find employees who

A.fit the corporate culture

B.are team players

C.have global awareness

23.Why does the author suggest the interview team ask interviewees questions about their hobbies？

A.To know whether the interviewees enjoy playing sports.

B.To know whether the interviewees are team players.

C.To know whether the interviewees have work experience.

24.The new employees must be ________.

A.willing to participate in language training

B.able to speak several languages

C.capable of learning any language quickly

25.What should the intervieweesportfolios demonstrate？

A.Excellent references

B.Sensible components

C.Artistic merit

I went along thinking of nothing ______, only looking at things around me.

A) in particular B) in harmony C) in doubt D) in brief

I went along thinking of nothing only looking at things around me.

A) in brief B) in doubt C) in harmony D) in particular

【题目描述】

第 1 题Directions :For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic A letter of Consolation. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:

假设你是李明，给地震灾区的学生写一封慰问信，鼓励他们树立对生活的信心，努力学习，好好活下去。

A letter of Consolation

_______________________________________________

________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

【我提交的答案】：First,i want to tell you the life is

【参考答案分析】：审题：本题要求写一封慰问信。写慰问信的重点是要鼓励灾区学生重建对生活的信心，同时鼓励他们好好生活下去。态度要诚恳．用词要准确．注意写信的格式．

（思路一）第一段对地震灾区学生的遭遇表示同情和慰问；

第二段重点提出政府将克重重困难帮助他们，同时鼓励他们；

第三段表达自己对他们所能给予的帮助。

【范文一】

A letter of Consolation

May 26,2008

Dear Friends，

I was deeply saddened to(1)learn of the great loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the sudden and deadly earthquake in your provide．(2)As for what you have encountered in the earthquake，1 would like to extend my sympathies to all of you(3)who affected by the earthquake，and my condolences to the families of the Victims.

(4)Although you’ve lost your homes and even your parents，you still have another mother——China．Our motherland has mounted swift relief and rescue efforts.And I am confident that our motherland will be able to tackle the challenges ahead and that all of you will return to schools in the shortest possible time．(5)As a result。please don’t(6)worry about your future very much and just(7)focus 011 your study．And I'm sure a bright future will(8)wait for you．

My Other classmates and I have donated some money to(9)assist you in reconstructing your homes．(10)However hard it is．we will still stay with you and help you？

Best regards!

Yours，

Li Ming

【点评】

(1)“知道，了解"

(2)“就…方面来说”

(3)who引导的定语从句，修饰you

(4)although引导让步状语从句

(5)“因此”

(6)“担心”，为主题短语

{7)“集中精力于…”

(8)“等候，等待”

(9)“帮助某人做某事”

{10)however引导让步状语从句

【思路二】第一段对地震灾区学生的遭遇表示同情和慰问；

第二段说明有了政府和其他人的帮助，他们没必要对自己的状况过分担心；

第三段表达自己的美好祝愿．

【范文二】

A letter of Consolation

May 26,2008

Dear Friends，

I am terribly sorry to(1)know about the terrible situation(2)caused by the earthquake happened in the l2“of May in your province．And l would like to express my sympathies to all of you，and my condolences to the families of the victims.

When v叫miss your parents or close friends died in the earthquake and(3)feel frustrated．you should(4)bear in mind that Our government and other Chinese people are still trying their best to help you．And I believe that all the difficulties ahead will be overcome and all of you will return to new homes In the near future．So don't(6)be worried about your situation，you will have new houses to live in and new schools to study in．(7)What you need do is only to(8)forget about the past and(9)concentrate OH your study．

I hope l will see your big smile Off your face again and your life(10)returns to normal．coon．

Best regards!

Yours．

Li Ming

【点评】

(1)“知道，了解”

(2)caused引导的过去分词短语，作后置定语，修饰situation

(3)“感到沮丧”，表达灾区学生的糟糕心情，

(4)“记住…”

(5)“在不远的将来”

(6)“担心，忧虑”，为主题短语

(7)what引导的主语从句

(8)“忘记”

(9)“集中精力于…” 、

(10)“恢复正常”，为主题短语

【我的疑问】（如下，请求专家帮助解答）

看到英语题目后一下子脑子空白，不知如何下手，我该怎么克服

y home, when she found herself _______ in front of his company.  A. standing     B. stand     C. stood      D. to stand

If you are interested in this line（) thinking,please read this book for more details.

A.Chicago is a busy and noisy city.

B.Chicago is far away from here.

C.Well, I'm thinking of moving here.

program to get international __31__ , American officials believed they should reply the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world events. The first VOA news report began with words in __32__. “The news may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth.” Within a week, other VOA __33__ were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.

After the World War Ⅱ ended in 1945, some Americans felt VOA’s purpose had to be changed, __34__ the Soviet Union became enemy of America. They wanted to __35__ Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.

In the early years VOA began adding something new to its broadcast that was called “Music USA”. Another new idea came along in 1959.VOA knew that many listeners did not know __36__ English to completely understand its normal English broadcast. So VOA __37__ a simpler kind of English, which uses about 1,500 words and is spoken __38__ of course, it is special English.

In the opinion of most VOA listeners, the most __39__ program is the news report. News from around the world flies into the VOA news rooms in Washington 24 hours a day. It comes from VOA reporters in __40__ cities and also from other broadcasts like BBC.VOA writers and editors use these materials to prepare news reports, which are being broadcast in 43 languages.

31. A. business B. culture C. support D. information

32. A. same B. short C. English D. German

33. A. stations B. news C. announcers D. officials

34. A. if B. supposing C. considering D. in order that

35. A. reach B. satisfy C. attack D. support

36. A. American B. British C. standard D. enough

37. A. invented B. discovered C. taught D. stopped

38. A. slowly B. rapidly C. normally D. loudly

39. A. difficult B. important C. various D. common

40. A. all B. major C. American D. news