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A.He means that poetry brings both delight and wisdom to the reader at the same time.
B.He means that poetry brings pleasure to the reader by instructing him.
C.He means that poetry brings both money and pleasure to the reader.
D.He means that poetry brings something useful to the reader by giving him pleasure.
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M: An author once said "People get so caught up in careers, raising kids and satisfying their own souls, that they forget that their marriage needs to be fed too."
W: Could you give us some advice on how to improve our marital relationship?
M: The first piece of advice from me is to be your spouse's biggest fan.
W: What do you 'mean by that?
M: Let me give you an example. At a dinner party, a man said, "My wife has a great eye for color. She's so artistic." The women at the table glanced enviously at his wife, who was beaming at the unexpected praise. Words of praise are so important. Unfortunately, most of us are more likely to criticize our spouse in public.
W: What is the second piece of advice?
M: Spend some time apart.
W: You mean that time apart can actually bring you closer together?
M: Yes. When a hairdresser expressed an interest in cycling, his wife didn't complain. Instead, she agreed to mind the children for three hours every other Saturday morning so he could join a local bike club. Within a few months the hairdresser was fitter, happier and a lot more pleasant to be around. "I may not be out there riding with him," his wife says, "but I'm definitely reaping the benefits."
W: What is your third piece of advice?
M: You should try to address the needs of your spouse.
W: In marriage there should be pleasing of each other.
M: Sure. 1 have come across a couple. They told me this. Having heard her husband complain about all the toys spreading across their home, the wife bought some shelves and did some sorting and organizing. When the husband came home, he was very happy.
W: Thank you for your advice.
M: My pleasure.
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A.Be your spouse's biggest fan.
B.Ways to a better marriage,
C.Spend quality time apart.
D.Ways to prevent divorce.
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Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English fiction, a phrase like he went pale and began to tremble suggests that the man is either very afraid or has just had a very nasty shock. However, "he opened his eyes wide" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it conveys surprise. In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like "they stretched out their tongues". Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses disgust.
Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to interpret and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people’s faces. Disgust, contempt and suffering seem to be the most difficult emotions for people everywhere either to recognize or to express. Other studies have shown that older people usually find it easier to interpret body language (the way people stand or move etc. ) than younger people do. And psychologists such as E. G. Beicr have also shown that some people frequently give completely the wrong impression of how they feel. For instance, they try to show affection but in fact communicate dislike. Or when they want to show interest, they give the impression that they don't care. This can happen even among close friends and members of the same family. In other words, what we think we are communicating through language, voice, face and body movements may be the exact opposite of what other people understand.
What might be the reason for the behaviour patterns of animals and humans?
A.They learn them from their parents.
B.They develop the patterns as they grow older.
C.They are born with them.
D.They are taught about them by their elders.
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We" ve read how babies stare longer and cry less when held by pretty people, and heard tales of handsome children doing better in school, given special attention by their teachers. In life, as in love, beautiful people seem to have it awfully easy. But what if we told you that when it comes to online dating, good looks could actually hurt you?
According to a recent survey of 43,000 users by OK Cupid, an online dating site, the moremen disagree about a woman" s looks, the more they end up liking her. What does that mean for ladies looking for a match? " We now have mathematical evidence that minimizing your weaknesses" is the opposite of what you should do," says the site"s co-founder, Christian Rudder. "If you" re a little fat, play it up. If you have a big nose, play it up. Statistically, the guys who don"t like it can only help you, and the ones who do like it will be all the more exciteD."
The results of this study end up highlighting an idea that recent scientific research does indeed support. Which is this: the beautiful may have it good, but online, as in work and life, women who are too attractive don"t always have an advantage.
Beauty creates more competition——among women, taught they must out-look each other for men and jobs and everyday satisfaction; and among men, who are competing for the most attrac- tive prize. All of which might help explain why 47 percent of corporate recruiters believe it" s pos- sible for a woman to suffer for being "too good-looking" ; why attractive women tend to face heightened examination from their female peers; or, finally, why men on OK Cupid end up con- tacting women who may ultimately be less attractive——because it removes the opposition. "If you suspect other men are uninterested, it means less competition," explains Rudder. "You might start thinking: maybe she"s lonely., maybe she"s just waiting to find a guy who appreciates her. at least I won" t get lost in the crowD."
In the end, being beautiful will always have its blessings——but sometimes, there" s more to an
advantage than meets the eye.
It is generally believed that beautiful people_______ 查看材料
A.have less difficult in life
B.are less worried about love
C.pay less attention to others
D.like to gaze at lovely babies
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A.Immigrants were required to buy a textbook to learn English.
B.Most of the people who used mail-order catalogs were immigrants.
C.The Sears catalog taught immigrants about American culture.
D.People immigrated to America for its economic opportunities.
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The credit card, an American innovation, first gained national【48】in 1938【49】oil companies selling gasoline to【50】set up a national pool to honor each other's cards. Rapid growth,【51】, was not possible【52】the mid-1950's,when the development of electronic computers【53】fast, accurate billing and accounting. Department stores, airlines, banks, and other enterprises then entered the【54】and now offer credit to【55】140 million card owners.
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