67.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

66.The underlined word“synchronise”in Paragraph 4 means “　　　　 ”.

A.move slowly　　　　　　　　　　　ge rapidly

C.relax temporarily　　　　　　　　 D.respond accordingly

65.According to Hugo 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

75.What is this passage mainly about?

A.The variety of choices in modern society.

B.The opinions on people’s right in different countries.

C.The problems about the availability of everyday goods.

D.The helplessness in purchasing decisions.

答案　 72.B　 73.C　 74.B　 75.D

Passage 48

(08·湖南C篇)

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 contagious(有感染力的) yawning,which showed that humans communicate regularly without words.

Hugo 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 gestures 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 synchronise and when we like the other person, 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.”

74.By using computers as an example,the author wants to prove that 　　　　.

A.advanced products meet the needs of people

B.products of the latest design flood the market

petitions are fierce in high-tech industry

D.everyday goods need to be replaced often

73.Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?

A.Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.

B.People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.

C.Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.

panies and advertisers are often misleading about the range of choice.

72.What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?

A.The exercise of rights is a luxury.

B.The practice of choice is difficult.

C.The right of choice is given but at a price.

D.Choice and right exist at the same time.

67.The author develops the passage mainly by 　　　　.

A.providing typical examples

B.following the natural time order

paring opinions from different fields

D.presenting a cause and analyzing its effects

答案　 64.C　 65.D　 66.A　 67.D

Passage 47

(08·重慶E篇)

Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another.Choice,we are given to believe,is a right.But for a good many people in the world,in rich and poor countries,choice is a luxury,something wonderful but hard to get,not a right.And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices,the whole system is merely an illusion,a false idea created by companies and advertisers hoping to sell their products.

The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives.Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple.Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people,ending in the shopper giving up and walking away,or just buying an unsuitable item(商品) that is not really wanted.Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed.More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals,lifestyle instructors,or advisors.

It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem,but the speed with which new types of products come on the market.Advances in design and production help quicken the process.Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time.The typical example is computers,which are almost out-of-date once they are bought.This indeed makes selection a problem.Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease into a shop and buy one thing;no choice,no anxiety.

66.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.Multitasking is harmful to young people’s development.

B.Young people benefit a lot from modern gadgets.

C.Multitasking is an important skill to young people.

D.Young people must learn skills for future jobs.

65.In Paragraph 3,the author points out that 　　　　.

A.family members do not eat at the family table

B.family members do not greet each other

C.young people live happily in their families

D.young people seldom talk with their family members