There is no doubt that watching television and movies can influence the way that people behave. Moreover, it seems that people are spending more and more time watching some sort of visual entertainment, whether it is television, a video tape or a DVD. Therefore, the effects of the visual media cannot be ignored. One obvious effect of these media is that watching them induces people to buy certain products. Television advertising is widespread and, nowadays, even movie theaters permit advertisements. Another way TV and the movies affect people is that they give people either a broader view of the world or a distorted one, depending on what type of program they watch. Those who watch news and educational programs can learn many new things while those who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world have great wealth and good looks. It may make them become dissatisfied with their own lives. Finally perhaps the most susceptible viewers are children, who may be unable to tell fact from fiction and may try to copy acts that they see on TV or in the movies. With the ever-increasing popularity of video entertainment, society must pay attention to these effects. Television and movies, while entertaining and informative, cannot take the place of real experiences. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A) Those who watch news and educational programs can earn a lot of money and become very pretty. B) The reason why most people possess great wealth and good looks is that they often watch television advertising. C) People buy products only when they are induced by television advertising. D) People who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world are rich and beautiful.
D
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You can't hide a natural disaster from children, so how do we prepare them for it? First of all, you should explain to them that acts of nature aren't necessarily disasters but can become one. These may include floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, wild fires, and earthquakes. The way to prepare children for these disasters is to educate them about what each type is and then make it fun by making them "Disaster Masters" or whatever title you can think of. Making them a Disaster Master won't be easy. They must know what's in a disaster emergency kit and why it's included. You can get your friends involved, too. If your friends have children, they may want to be involved in your emergency preparations. Make it a group project. This is the opportunity for everyone to become familiar with the equipment. We have to be aware of our conduct and the way we react to stress. The children will be easily influenced by your attitude and _ . The calmness, steady manner, and good humor of your spouse and you will go a long way toward the easing or the reduction of stress. Explain to them what they're likely to encounter or see and describe how people may react. Disasters can come and go very quickly and generally don't last long. If you must stay away from home, try to get into a routine quickly and encourage them to make new friends. Let them know they can look to their parents and other adults if they become scared or confused. And it's important to let them know it's OK to cry during a disaster. It's sometimes helpful to let the children draw pictures of what they've experienced. Encourage them to write what they learned and what could have been done better. Save the story. Make it part of a documented family history! This passage was written mainly to tell us about _ . A) the importance of mutual help in disaster preparation B) tips for preparing children for a natural disaster C) the importance of educating children about natural disasters D) ways to raise children's courage in natural disasters
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B
Ques: A lawyer and a young lady were sitting next to each other on a long flight. The lawyer asked if she would like to play a fun game. The lady just wanted to take a nap, so she politely refused. The lawyer explained that the game was actually very easy. He explained "I ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer, you pay me, and vice versa ." Again, the lady politely refused and tried to get some sleep. The lawyer added eagerly, "Okay, if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5, and if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $50!" Considering that there would be no end to this suffering unless she played, the lady agreed. The lawyer asked the first question, "What is the distance from the earth to the moon?" The young lady didn't say a word, pulled out five dollars from her purse and handed it to the lawyer. Now, it was the lady's turn. She asked the lawyer, "What goes up a hill with three legs, and comes down with four?" The lawyer was greatly puzzled. He took out his computer and searched all of his references. He searched the Net and sent e-mails to all of his friends, but it was all _ . After over an hour, he woke up the lady and handed her $50. The lady politely took the money and turned away to get back to sleep. The lawyer, very puzzled now, woke the lady up again and asked, "Well, what on earth is the answer?" Without a word, the lady reached into her purse, handed the lawyer another $5 and went back to sleep. The author's purpose for writing the story is to _ . A) tell us how clever the lady is B) describe the rules of playing games C) show that it is interesting to play games D) make fun of the lawyer
Ans: B
Americans, generally speaking, make an effort to be friendly with their colleagues, neighbours and other people they often run into. This often takes the form of a simple greeting like "How's it going?" or "What's up ?" This is simply a way of saying I see you and I recognize you. Americans also show this friendliness in "small talk". Small talk is a casual conversation that Americans engage in when they meet on the street, in the shop or in the office before a meeting. Usually the topics of such small talk will be something that everyone is familiar with, the weather, sports, traffic, hobbies or what's on television. The topic of the conversation is not as important as the effort make to spend a few minutes with the other person. Small talk shows that you are a considerate person who is interested in others and who is willing to take the time to get to know people. Small talk is used in the business world to create a friendly atmosphere and to put everyone at ease before the serious matters of business are discussed. Often businessmen will spend a few minutes talking about the weather or sports before a meeting. This form of small talk only lasts a few minutes before the American businessman wants to "get down to business." Asians are very skilled at making casual conversation. However, they often find it difficult to make small talk with Americans because they don't know what to say, how to say it and who to say it to. Americans may see Asians who are reluctant to make small talk as unfriendly and cold. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A) You should keep the conversation short. B) Asians are not friendly and don't like to talk with others C) "To get down to business" means to start the work. D) The topics of the small talk are not very important.
B