閱讀理解。
     You're sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns (打哈欠). Suddenly, you're
yawning with him, though you're not tired.
     This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to
sympathize with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were
unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagions (有感染力的) yawning,
which showed that humans communicate regularly without words.
     Hogo Critchley, a neuroscientist, has conducted an experiment recently, which will prove that
happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Critchley, our mind and body
are in constant exchange about how we're feeling. "Emotions are closely linked with states of internal (內(nèi)
部的)responses, "he explained. "There are also more visible changes in our gesture and facial expressions. When we're in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there's the obvious
tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise,
anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure. "
     Hugo Critchley further explained, "Our bodies synchronize and when we like the other person, we
even copy his behivour. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you're sitting-it's pretty likely
that you will be the same. Scientists believe it's our way of telling each other that we're partners. Through
body language, humans give each other very subtle (微妙的) but clear signals that show emotions. "
So, what lessons can we learn from this? "Spend time with happy people-otherwise your health could
suffer, " said Critchley. "When we're sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we're happy,
our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel
healthy and it affects everyone around us. "
1. According to Hogo Critchley, _________.
A. emotions are as visible as facial expressions
B. we yawn more frequently when we have a cold
C. emotions are connected with states of internal responses
D. the change of blood pressure is not linked with the change of emotions
2. The underlined word "synchronize" in paragraph 4 means "_________".
A. move slowly    
B. change rapidly  
C. relax temporarily  
D. respond accordingly
3. From the passage we can learn ______.
A. sadness is as contagious as happiness
B. anger is less contagious than friendliness
C. surprise is more contagious than smile
D. surprise is the most contagious among emotions
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Emotions have delicate influence on fellow humans.
B. Children like copying the actions of the fellow humans.
C. Scientists are still confused about contagious yawning.
D. People tend to communicate more with body language.
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  ⑦Isaac Stern died in 2001 at eh age of 81. He was a major influence on music in the 20th century. He leaves the world richer with his many recordings.

41. Which of the following is the RIGHT time order for these events in Stern’s life?

  a. He began learning music in an institution.

  b. He received the Kennedy Center Honors Award.

  c. He visited the Soviet Union.

  d. He met with Chinese musicians.

  e. He performed for American soldiers.

  A. a,e,c,d,b     B. a,e,b,c,d     C. e,a,b,c,d     D. e,a,c,d,b

42. Paragraph 2 is mainly about ______.

  A. how Stern began to learn music   B. how Stern began his musical career

  C. Stern’s early education          D. Stern’s achievement in music

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   A. He was an activist in opposing war.

   B. He was active in cultural exchanges between countries.

   C. He had an interest in both playing music and making films.

   D. He made a lot of money from music.

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   A. someone who supports young musicians

   B. someone who wants to be a musician

   C. someone who has a gift for music

   D. someone who plays a certain kind of instrument

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   A.        ①                         B.            ①

             ↓                                        ↓

          ②③④⑤                                 ②③④⑤⑥

↓                                        ↓

⑥⑦                                      ⑦

                                       

C.   ①②③④⑤⑥                       D.         ①②③

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