Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot ________ large groups
of tourists.
accommodate
anticipate
inhabit
dwell
I am sure I had made quite a good ________ on the personnel manager in the interview
because I got the job.
interpretation
expression
transition
impression
The boss was ________ Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.
fed up with
fond of
filled with
fascinated by
Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is ________ theirs.
as much as twice
twice more
twice as much as
as twice more
You shouldn’t ________ your parents’ love ________; instead, you should cherish and
reward it.
put...into consideration
take...for granted
bear...in mind
know...by sight
The saying “Dogs are people’s best friends” is an old one. People and dogs
__6__ together since ancient times. Many dogs serve __7__ as pets. But some dogs
have real jobs to do. They work as police dogs and as guide dogs for the blind. Some breeds
of dogs do these jobs __8__ others. Very often, people choose German shepherds for
this work. What makes these dogs so good at it? German shepherds have many
__9__ that make them good work dogs. For one thing, they are the right size. They arequite large and strong. They also look alert and are very smart. So it is easy to train them to
do hard jobs. What’s more, German shepherds have the right traits. They are patient and
can wait __10__ for a long time. The dogs’ calm and gentle natures show that they can
be well trained.
are living
had lived
have lived
would be living
The saying “Dogs are people’s best friends” is an old one. People and dogs
__6__ together since ancient times. Many dogs serve __7__ as pets. But some dogs
have real jobs to do. They work as police dogs and as guide dogs for the blind. Some breeds
of dogs do these jobs __8__ others. Very often, people choose German shepherds for
this work. What makes these dogs so good at it? German shepherds have many
__9__ that make them good work dogs. For one thing, they are the right size. They arequite large and strong. They also look alert and are very smart. So it is easy to train them to
do hard jobs. What’s more, German shepherds have the right traits. They are patient and
can wait __10__ for a long time. The dogs’ calm and gentle natures show that they can
be well trained.
even
not just
so long
only
The saying “Dogs are people’s best friends” is an old one. People and dogs
__6__ together since ancient times. Many dogs serve __7__ as pets. But some dogs
have real jobs to do. They work as police dogs and as guide dogs for the blind. Some breeds
of dogs do these jobs __8__ others. Very often, people choose German shepherds for
this work. What makes these dogs so good at it? German shepherds have many
__9__ that make them good work dogs. For one thing, they are the right size. They arequite large and strong. They also look alert and are very smart. So it is easy to train them to
do hard jobs. What’s more, German shepherds have the right traits. They are patient and
can wait __10__ for a long time. The dogs’ calm and gentle natures show that they can
be well trained.
better than
more than
as well as
the same as
The saying “Dogs are people’s best friends” is an old one. People and dogs
__6__ together since ancient times. Many dogs serve __7__ as pets. But some dogs
have real jobs to do. They work as police dogs and as guide dogs for the blind. Some breeds
of dogs do these jobs __8__ others. Very often, people choose German shepherds for
this work. What makes these dogs so good at it? German shepherds have many
__9__ that make them good work dogs. For one thing, they are the right size. They arequite large and strong. They also look alert and are very smart. So it is easy to train them to
do hard jobs. What’s more, German shepherds have the right traits. They are patient and
can wait __10__ for a long time. The dogs’ calm and gentle natures show that they can
be well trained.
abilities
experiences
qualities
species
The saying “Dogs are people’s best friends” is an old one. People and dogs
__6__ together since ancient times. Many dogs serve __7__ as pets. But some dogs
have real jobs to do. They work as police dogs and as guide dogs for the blind. Some breeds
of dogs do these jobs __8__ others. Very often, people choose German shepherds for
this work. What makes these dogs so good at it? German shepherds have many
__9__ that make them good work dogs. For one thing, they are the right size. They arequite large and strong. They also look alert and are very smart. So it is easy to train them to
do hard jobs. What’s more, German shepherds have the right traits. They are patient and
can wait __10__ for a long time. The dogs’ calm and gentle natures show that they can
be well trained.
casually
eagerly
carelessly
quietly
Schools can contribute to the socialization of gender roles. Books that children use in
learning to read influence their ideas about __11__ is suitable behavior for males and
females. Traditionally, males have been more likely to be portrayed as clever, heroic,
and adventurous in these books, __12__ females have been more likely to be shown
doing domestic chores. As youngsters progress through the school system, they are often
channeled in career directions considered appropriate for their sex. For example, males
have been more likely to be encouraged to study mathematics and to work toward
becoming engineers or doctors. Females have __13__ been encouraged to take classes
in home economics and to work toward becoming nurses or homemakers.
it
that
which
what
Schools can contribute to the socialization of gender roles. Books that children use in
learning to read influence their ideas about __11__ is suitable behavior for males and
females. Traditionally, males have been more likely to be portrayed as clever, heroic,
and adventurous in these books, __12__ females have been more likely to be shown
doing domestic chores. As youngsters progress through the school system, they are often
channeled in career directions considered appropriate for their sex. For example, males
have been more likely to be encouraged to study mathematics and to work toward
becoming engineers or doctors. Females have __13__ been encouraged to take classes
in home economics and to work toward becoming nurses or homemakers.
while
as
since
however
Schools can contribute to the socialization of gender roles. Books that children use in
learning to read influence their ideas about __11__ is suitable behavior for males and
females. Traditionally, males have been more likely to be portrayed as clever, heroic,
and adventurous in these books, __12__ females have been more likely to be shown
doing domestic chores. As youngsters progress through the school system, they are often
channeled in career directions considered appropriate for their sex. For example, males
have been more likely to be encouraged to study mathematics and to work toward
becoming engineers or doctors. Females have __13__ been encouraged to take classes
in home economics and to work toward becoming nurses or homemakers.
remotely
never
often
primitively
Buying overpriced indulgences may feel good in the short term, but you pay the price
later. Or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. But a study by a couple of business-school
professors says splurging now makes you happier later. Even more surprising: not splurgingnow gives you pangs of regret later.
One study in the Harvard Business Review polled college students and alumni on
the subject of spring breaks. Regret about not having spent more money or traveling
during breaks increased with time, whereas regret about not having worked, studied, or
saved money during breaks decreased with time.
The authors write: “We saw a similar pattern in a study of how businesspeople
perceived past choices between work and pleasure. Over time, those who had indulged felt
less and less guilty about their choices, whereas those who had been dutiful experienced a
growing sense of having missed out on the pleasures of life.”
The authors also did a study of mall shoppers, asking about their regret about buying
an expensive item of clothing. Those who anticipated short-term regret bought
less-expensive items, while those who anticipated long-term regret splurged.
Luxury-goods makers, of course, will eat this up. I can see the slogan now: “Luxury:
It’s Good for Life.” Well, whether luxury is good for your finances is another matter.
Wealth Report readers, what do you think? Do the long-term benefits of indulgence
outweigh the short-term risks of regret?
According to the study, who is going to regret in the long run?
Those who take a luxurious spring vacation.
Those who have bought a brand-name item.
Those who spend money on expensive clothes.
Those who devote themselves to their jobs.
Buying overpriced indulgences may feel good in the short term, but you pay the price
later. Or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. But a study by a couple of business-school
professors says splurging now makes you happier later. Even more surprising: not splurgingnow gives you pangs of regret later.
One study in the Harvard Business Review polled college students and alumni on
the subject of spring breaks. Regret about not having spent more money or traveling
during breaks increased with time, whereas regret about not having worked, studied, or
saved money during breaks decreased with time.
The authors write: “We saw a similar pattern in a study of how businesspeople
perceived past choices between work and pleasure. Over time, those who had indulged felt
less and less guilty about their choices, whereas those who had been dutiful experienced a
growing sense of having missed out on the pleasures of life.”
The authors also did a study of mall shoppers, asking about their regret about buying
an expensive item of clothing. Those who anticipated short-term regret bought
less-expensive items, while those who anticipated long-term regret splurged.
Luxury-goods makers, of course, will eat this up. I can see the slogan now: “Luxury:
It’s Good for Life.” Well, whether luxury is good for your finances is another matter.
Wealth Report readers, what do you think? Do the long-term benefits of indulgence
outweigh the short-term risks of regret?
What does the author mean by saying “luxury-goods makers will eat this up?”
More luxurious food will be produced for the market.
Luxury-goods businesses will be harmed by the study.
Luxury-goods makers will make full use of this study.
Consumers will regret that they have eaten too much luxurious food.
Buying overpriced indulgences may feel good in the short term, but you pay the price
later. Or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. But a study by a couple of business-school
professors says splurging now makes you happier later. Even more surprising: not splurgingnow gives you pangs of regret later.
One study in the Harvard Business Review polled college students and alumni on
the subject of spring breaks. Regret about not having spent more money or traveling
during breaks increased with time, whereas regret about not having worked, studied, or
saved money during breaks decreased with time.
The authors write: “We saw a similar pattern in a study of how businesspeople
perceived past choices between work and pleasure. Over time, those who had indulged felt
less and less guilty about their choices, whereas those who had been dutiful experienced a
growing sense of having missed out on the pleasures of life.”
The authors also did a study of mall shoppers, asking about their regret about buying
an expensive item of clothing. Those who anticipated short-term regret bought
less-expensive items, while those who anticipated long-term regret splurged.
Luxury-goods makers, of course, will eat this up. I can see the slogan now: “Luxury:
It’s Good for Life.” Well, whether luxury is good for your finances is another matter.
Wealth Report readers, what do you think? Do the long-term benefits of indulgence
outweigh the short-term risks of regret?
What does a person who “splurges” do?
He/she overworks all the time.
He/she has deep life-long regret.
He/she budgets his/her money when going shopping.
He/she spends more money than he/she can usually afford.
Buying overpriced indulgences may feel good in the short term, but you pay the price
later. Or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. But a study by a couple of business-school
professors says splurging now makes you happier later. Even more surprising: not splurgingnow gives you pangs of regret later.
One study in the Harvard Business Review polled college students and alumni on
the subject of spring breaks. Regret about not having spent more money or traveling
during breaks increased with time, whereas regret about not having worked, studied, or
saved money during breaks decreased with time.
The authors write: “We saw a similar pattern in a study of how businesspeople
perceived past choices between work and pleasure. Over time, those who had indulged felt
less and less guilty about their choices, whereas those who had been dutiful experienced a
growing sense of having missed out on the pleasures of life.”
The authors also did a study of mall shoppers, asking about their regret about buying
an expensive item of clothing. Those who anticipated short-term regret bought
less-expensive items, while those who anticipated long-term regret splurged.
Luxury-goods makers, of course, will eat this up. I can see the slogan now: “Luxury:
It’s Good for Life.” Well, whether luxury is good for your finances is another matter.
Wealth Report readers, what do you think? Do the long-term benefits of indulgence
outweigh the short-term risks of regret?
Who did the Harvard Business Review survey in the study mentioned in the passage?
College professors and tourists.
College students and businesspeople.
Shopowners and their customers.
Producers of luxury goods.
Gaviotas, a rural area in Colombia, is an example of how even desolate places in the
countryside can be developed for sustainable human use. This area had been considered a
wasteland: dry brown savanna, without enough water, plant, or animal life to support a
town. But today a green spot of a 25,000-acre forest and big aluminum sunflowers begin to
dot the empty savanna.
Under the trees are low white buildings and colorful houses, all with solar collectors.
Begun in 1971 as a scientific experiment, Gaviotas is now a self-sufficient town of 200,
supported by clean, renewable industries. In the beginning of restoring the unproductive
savanna to a place where humans can live well, the first problem was finding pure water.
The Gaviotans invented a special kind of hand pump to reach deepwater reservoirs.
Another goal was to restore the soil and plants. After years, they discovered that Caribbean
pines from Honduras could grow in the area’s thin, acidic soil.
As more people moved to Gaviotas, it was important to consider a pollution-free way
of transportation. Village mechanics developed a bicycle especially designed for the area’s
rough land. Bicycles are now the official mode of transportation, cheap and pollution-free.
Gaviotas is a remarkable accomplishment of sustainable development. This once dry
landscape has been turned into a near paradise.
What is this passage mainly about?
How to get pure water.
How to restore the soil and plants.
How to turn a wasteland into a self-sufficient town.
How to create sustainable living areas in cities.
Gaviotas, a rural area in Colombia, is an example of how even desolate places in the
countryside can be developed for sustainable human use. This area had been considered a
wasteland: dry brown savanna, without enough water, plant, or animal life to support a
town. But today a green spot of a 25,000-acre forest and big aluminum sunflowers begin to
dot the empty savanna.
Under the trees are low white buildings and colorful houses, all with solar collectors.
Begun in 1971 as a scientific experiment, Gaviotas is now a self-sufficient town of 200,
supported by clean, renewable industries. In the beginning of restoring the unproductive
savanna to a place where humans can live well, the first problem was finding pure water.
The Gaviotans invented a special kind of hand pump to reach deepwater reservoirs.
Another goal was to restore the soil and plants. After years, they discovered that Caribbean
pines from Honduras could grow in the area’s thin, acidic soil.
As more people moved to Gaviotas, it was important to consider a pollution-free way
of transportation. Village mechanics developed a bicycle especially designed for the area’s
rough land. Bicycles are now the official mode of transportation, cheap and pollution-free.
Gaviotas is a remarkable accomplishment of sustainable development. This once dry
landscape has been turned into a near paradise.
Why had this area been considered a wasteland?
There were no plants at all.
Not enough animal life was seen.
There was not enough public transportation.
There was only dry green savanna.
Gaviotas, a rural area in Colombia, is an example of how even desolate places in the
countryside can be developed for sustainable human use. This area had been considered a
wasteland: dry brown savanna, without enough water, plant, or animal life to support a
town. But today a green spot of a 25,000-acre forest and big aluminum sunflowers begin to
dot the empty savanna.
Under the trees are low white buildings and colorful houses, all with solar collectors.
Begun in 1971 as a scientific experiment, Gaviotas is now a self-sufficient town of 200,
supported by clean, renewable industries. In the beginning of restoring the unproductive
savanna to a place where humans can live well, the first problem was finding pure water.
The Gaviotans invented a special kind of hand pump to reach deepwater reservoirs.
Another goal was to restore the soil and plants. After years, they discovered that Caribbean
pines from Honduras could grow in the area’s thin, acidic soil.
As more people moved to Gaviotas, it was important to consider a pollution-free way
of transportation. Village mechanics developed a bicycle especially designed for the area’s
rough land. Bicycles are now the official mode of transportation, cheap and pollution-free.
Gaviotas is a remarkable accomplishment of sustainable development. This once dry
landscape has been turned into a near paradise.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Bicycles, the official means of transportation, are expensive in Gaviotas.
The Gaviotans invented a special pump to reach deepwater reservoirs.
The soil is thin and acidic, but Caribbean pines from Honduras can grow there.
Inhabitants in Gaviotas are able to provide for their needs without outside help.
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