36. Which aspect of sea travel is emphasized in the first paragraph?
A.Extraordinary view. B.Complete freedom.
C.Peace of mind. D.Sense of adventure.
37.The word "affinity"（Para.2) is closest in meaning to "_____"
A.strong emotion B.close connection
C.sheer excitement D.impressive moment
38.Who is deeply impressed while watching the boat leaving the dock?
A.Helen Ochyra. B.Vito Dumas.
C.Cathy Winston. D.John F. Kennedy.
39.According to Tom Bourlet, sea travel is better than air travel in that it _____.
A.enables people to engage in deeper thought
B.gives passengers a better chance to relax
C.provides a more comfortable environment
D.offers a clearer view of the landscape
40.According to the last two paragraphs, sea travel has all the following benefits EXCEPT _____.
A.being family-friendly B.satisfying an adventurous heart
C.promoting a healthy lifestyle D.providing relaxation
Section B
Directions:In this section,you are required to read one quoted blog and the comments on it.The blog and comments are followed by questions or unfinished statements,each with four suggested answer A,B,C and D.Choose the best answer and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
At SXSW, the tech and culture conference in Austin, London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticized big tech companies and regulators for failing to stem the spread of hate, misinformation and radical viewpoints online.
The mayor said that governments have been in "dereliction of duty" when it comes to passing regulations to combat the ways technology has negatively affected society. "One of the biggest problems over the last few years is that politicians and governments have just been passive—sitting on their hands—while the tech revolution has happened around them,"Khan said in his remarks.
Ultimately, he said, it's up to governments to work with technology businesses and leaders to make sure that technological advancement has the proper checks.
Social media firms are already under new regulatory pressure in Europe, thanks to German laws enacted in January that will fine companies that don't take down problematic content within 24 hours of it being reported.
Khan did not call for this type of regulation but warned that even stricter regulation could be on its way if companies don't respond to government concerns."Ultimately—there must be greater responsibility taken by some tech companies for the impact they're having on the world."
Comment 1:
Looking at this from the point of view of "industry regulation" is simply flawed. At the core of this, it is individuals who are making choices to "post" each and every time. What our society seems to have lost is a sense of personal responsibility.
Comment 2:
It's not exactly easy to implement laws that targets content online. The bigger issue is that law enforcement simply doesn't have the resources to act on all these crimes happening on the Internet.
Comment 3：
1 agree that technology has failed us in at least one very important way: Twitter, Facebook, et al, published and continues to publish untruths and fake "news", that some people assume are accurate. They must do something.
Comment 4:
The companies at issue promote the content being objected to. That is the content that drives their revenues and profits. So self-regulation just never works without the threat of harsh regulation.
Comment 5:
Information and Communications Technology (ICT), through its evolution, has generally been perceived as beneficial, furthering progress and the common good. But, ICT has not had the foresight to see how the evolving industry can produce unintended consequences. It's time for ICT to step up.
41.The word"dereliction"（Para. 2) probably means "_____".
A.deliberate neglect B.potential abuse
C.constant misjudgment D.apparent misunderstanding
42.What does Khan emphasize with his remarks in the last paragraph?
A.Strict British regulation. B.German-style regulatory laws.
C.Government-industry cooperation. D.Self-regulation of the industry.
43.According to Comment 1, who is to blame for the spread of misinformation?
A.Businesses. B.Individuals.
C.Government officials. D.Industry leaders.
44.Which of the comments favors strict government regulation?
A.Comment 2. B.Comment 3. C.Comment 4. D.Comment5.
45.Which comments agree with Khan on the role of tech companies?
A.Comments 1and 4. B.Comments 2 and 3.
C.Comments 4and 5. D.Comments 3 and 5.
Part IV Cloze(10 points)
Directions:In this part,there is a passage with ten blanks.For each blank there are four choices marked A,B,C,and D.Choose the best answer for each blank and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Every day, they slowly accumulate. Plates covered in sauces and bread pieces. Bowls with a fine layer of who-knows-what. Forks, knives, and spoons all stuck with bits of this and that. At the end of a long day of work, cooking, cleaning, and, for many, negotiating with small children, a couple has to _____46_____ the big question: Who is going to do the _____47_____?
A recent report on family dynamics suggests that the answer to that question can have a significant impact _____48_____ the health and long lasting of a relationship. The study examined a variety of different household tasks, _____49_____ shopping, laundry and housecleaning, and found that, for women in families, ifs more important to _____50_____ the responsibility of doing the dishes than any other task. Women who wash the vast majority of the dishes themselves report _____51_____ relationship conflict and less relationship satisfaction than women with husbands _____52_____ help. Women are happier about sharing dishwashing _____53_____ than they are about sharing any other household task.
What is it about dishes? Dan Carlson, assistant professor of family and consumer studies at the University of Utah, and the lead author of the study, offers his own observations: "Doing dishes is gross. _____54_____, unlike some other household tasks such as cooking or gardening, doing dishes well does not _____55_____ praises."
46.A.make B.ask C.face D.deal
47.A.cooking B.laundry C.homework D.dishes
48.A.on B.for C.to D.at
49.A.requiring B.including C.undertaking D.organizing
50.A.exchange B.shoulder C.take D.share
51.A.less B.fewer C.further D.more
52.A.which B.who C.what D.whom
53.A.duties B.problems C.questions D.troubles
54.A.Seemingly B.However C.Besides D.Finally
55.A.demand B.generate C.mention D.provide
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