1、Week Two 兴趣爱好一、阅读理解（共18小题；共36.0分）A If you are genuinely interested in an activity, it soon takes the form of a hobby. The more expertise you have in your hobby, the more are the chances that you can make money with it. The most appropriate examples of hobbies and interests that make money and relate
2、 to the computer world can be found in the field of computer games testing and computer hacking. If you take pleasure in playing PC games, finding the glitches or bugs(errors) in them, you are the right man. The software companies, which create and sell computer games, pay fortunes to people like yo
3、u who could help them improve their products. Have you ever seriously thought that this time-consuming and unproductive hobby could be the one that will make money for you? There was a time when one could easily distinguish between the hobbies for women and men, but not any more. In todays free worl
4、d, where muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, everyone is free to follow his or her own interests. A mans interest could be others idea of boredom and vanity. Some people like indoor activities that can be carried on within their homes. On the other hand, many people like to get involved in
5、outdoor activities. Both the activities have a fair chance of developing into hobbies that make money. There are people who know how to make their hobbies earn some bucks for them. You may find that any hobby pursued to the perfection becomes an art. People always pay for perfection. Among the inter
6、ests, hobby and money, first comes the interest, which encourages you to strive and master a hobby. If it holds true with you, now, it is time to extend yourself and make some money. 1. In what condition can you make money with your hobby? A. When you are interested in an activity. B. When you have
7、your own hobby. C. When you have enough skills. D. When you have enough special knowledge in PC games. 2. What field can you make money easily concerning with the hobbies and interests according to the passage? A. Finding glitches in daily life. B. Helping computer companies improve products. C. Cre
8、ating and selling computer games. D. Finding bugs in the software companies. 3. What does the author mean by saying muscle power is surpassed by mental muscles, ? A. Anyone can have his/her own interests and hobbies. B. There are differences between women and men. C. Knowledge is more powerful than
9、physical strength. D. Some like indoor activities better than outdoor activities. 4. The underlined word bucks means in the last paragraph. A. moneyB. hobbies C. interestsD. encouragements 5. What can be the best title of this passage? A. Hobbies That Make Money B. Interests Or Hobbies C. Distinguis
10、h Between Interests and Hobbies D. Expertise in Your HobbiesB Questions like this happen to be popular at job interviews. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their favorite hobbies and interests and seem to be surprised. Though, the most important task for the interviewer is to evaluate
11、the candidates specific competencies for the job, when asking about your hobbies and interest he keens to dig deep into your personal life. Why do they ask What are your favorite interests and hobbies? The employer has a simple yet vital reason for putting forward this question. They want to get a b
12、roader perspective about you. Your life outside work may tell a lot about you. while describing your hobbies and interests. Ideally, you should describe a hobby or interests that add value to the job in consideration. * Select those activities that can give you an edge over others as a candidate. On
13、e good example: If you have applied for a managerial position but do not have prior managerial experience, you may talk about you were skilled to manage and initiate community service or any such social involvement. * Dont use a general statement to describe your hobbies, such as, My hobbies are lis
14、tening to music, watching television, etc. Such an answer distracts the attention of the employer and will not make the impression you want. Further, you may lose the chance for keeping the interest in you. * Try to balance in listing individual hobbies as well as being part of group activities. Mos
15、t importantly, be honest and back up whatever you say about your hobbies. You may even tell an interesting storybeing straightforward is always better. 6. What does the underlined word this refer to in the first paragraph? A. More often people are embarrassed to talk about their hobbies and interest
16、s. B. The question What are your favorite interests and hobbies. C. Dos and Donts while describing your hobbies and interests. D. Being straightforward is always better. 7. Why does the interviewer hope to hold an interview? A. To know whether the interviewees hobbies and interests are right. B. To
17、dig deep into the interviewees personal life and their privacy and know them more. C. To judge whether the interviewees competencies meet the interviewers needs. D. To compare all the interviewees and see whether they are different greatly. 8. Which of the followings can be filled in the blank in th
18、e passage? A. Dos and Donts.B. Order your thoughts. C. What should you do.D. What should you know. 9. What should you pay more attention to in a good description of your hobbies and interests? A. Your description of your hobbies and interests should add value to the job you are seeking. B. Your stat
19、ement to the interviewer should attract them. C. Your should be honest to describe your hobbies and interests. D. Your statement to the interviewer should be straightforward.10. What is the best policy of your interview? A. To select the activities you are familiar with as your hobbies and interests
20、. B. To give a detailed statement to describe your hobbies. C. To balance in listing individual hobbies along with teamwork. D. To be honest when describing your hobbies and interests.C Tolstoy once called boredom The desire for desires. It may be an acute, desperate sense of wanting something, anyt
21、hing to think about, or it may be a continuing feeling of ennui(法)厌倦) that goes throughout your day-to-day, forcing you to subconsciously(潜意识地) fill up the empty spaces in your time with unfulfilled donkeywork. If either situation rings true, you need a hobby. Most people dont even realize that they
22、 dont have a hobbythey know they have interests, but because those interests dont necessarily contribute to income or security, they get mentally pushed to the back burner as a someday self-promise. Interests may fascinate you, but a hobby means youre doing something about itit gives you something t
23、o think about, something to talk about, and something to look forward to. Some hobbies may even generate some income. Choosing a hobby is simplejust think of something you love or have always wanted to know more about, and go from there. Of course, you may have too many potential interests all bottl
24、ed up waiting for the some day, so how do you decide? Theres a Jewish proverb that says When a habit begins to cost money, its called a hobby. If that doesnt narrow it down enough, consider how the different types of hobbies fit into your lifestyle and interest. Take making as an example. The making
25、 hobbies are the opposite of collecting hobbies. Sure, youll need to accumulate a certain amount of tools and materials, but the main focus on the hobby is the output instead of the input. Crafters have these hobbies in the bagscrapbooking, knitting, painting and needlepoint are all very typical and
26、 easy to learn, but making hobbies also include things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. The common thread being that when you have finished practicing your hobby for the day, you are left with something that wasnt there beforeit came to life right in your hands. Your friends would pref
27、er if you chose baking instead of poetry.11. When all the following situations appear EXCEPT , you need a hobby. A. that you have a strong desire of wanting something B. that you are feeling very tired all day long with meaningless work C. that you think you have too much work to deal with D. that y
28、ou have a wish to kill your spare time12. What is the difference between hobbies and interests? A. Hobbies may sometimes bring in income while interests may not. B. Interests may get in secure income while hobbies may not. C. Most people have hobbies or interests that can benefit themselves. D. Inte
29、rests may attract your attention while hobbies may not.13. What can you do to choose your hobby? A. Change your habit into your hobby earlier. B. Keep your potential interests for the some day. C. Decide what you have always wished most. D. Consider the different types of hobbies first.14. What do y
30、ou need to develop your making hobbies? A. Practice skills and abilities for your hobby. B. Enough tools and materials to make an input. C. Things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. D. A certain number of tools and materials to make an output.D Why do people buy art? To answer this quest
31、ion, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist.
32、 Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money. Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured into buying something you wont enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy,
33、 or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it! Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(必需的) part of the decoration? Art le
34、nds life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive. Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly
35、is a mirror of the soul. Art enriches your life. Loveeven the love of a work of artcontributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan(寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it? Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes
36、, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg. Happy art collecting!15. Whats the purpose of the passage? A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork. B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork. C. To teach us how to choose works of art. D. To explain the benefit
37、of art to people.16. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art? A. Whether it brings pleasure to you. B. Whether it is fashionable at present. C. Whether you can profit from it in the end. D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.17. Which of the following words
38、 best describes a work of art placed in a house? A. Ordinary.B. Attractive.C. Necessary.D. Unique.18. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that . A. art can show what you look like B. art is an expression of yourself C. a mirror has a feature similar to art D. a mirror can be a piece of true
39、 art二、阅读理解（共4小题；共8.0分） Its certainly not unusual for little girls to enjoy playing dress-up, but a third-grader in Omaha, Neb., is taking the hobby to a whole new level. Stella Ehrhart may be only 8 years old, but she sure knows her history. Every day she goes to class at Dundee Elementary School dr
40、essed as someone, usually a woman, of historical significance(意义). On the second day of the second grade, she decided that the next day she was going to dress as someone different. Its been so much fun to see where shes going with it. She isnt doing it to take the focus away from anyone. She is just
41、 doing it to be creative. Kevin Ehrhart, her father, told ABCN. Im just so proud of how creative she is. I work at the Childrens Theater here in Omaha, so out of necessity Ive taken her into my acting classes. Shes been in acting classes with me since a young age, Kevin Ehrhart said. Its just fun to
42、 see her develop creativity. As a father, its just fun to share that with her. Kevin Ehrhart is an actor, director and teacher at a local theater, where Stella has appeared with him on stage. She actually has a big debut(首次演出) tonight, playing the role of Rhoda Penmark from The Bad Seed together wit
43、h a close family friend, Laura Marr, the artistic director of the Circle Theater. Laura Marr also had a hand in inspiring Stella to dress up as these historical figures. She gave her the book 100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century and now Stella uses it to carefully research which woman she wa
44、nts to portray(扮演) the next day. I dont know if were that different, but I have always tried to follow up on what the children seem to be interested in. If it comes from their own initiative(主动性), theyre going to put a lot more energy into it, Kevin Ehrhart said. Just listen and pay respect to those
45、 ideas the children have. Its amazing to see how the smallest idea just grows into a more solid and complete experience.19. Stella Ehrhart enjoy playing dress-up probably because she . A. admires the great women very much B. enjoys presenting her advantages in public C. wants to show her beauty to o
46、ther people D. hopes to develop her personal creativity20. When Stella Ehrhart was very young, she . A. showed her gift for acting B. did very well at her lessons at school C. was dressed up as someone by her parents D. began to work as an actor in a local theater21. What probably made Stella Ehrhar
47、t interested in dressing herself up as someone? A. Her fathers job.B. Her teachers education. C. Her friends gift.D. Her natural character.22. Kevin Ehrhart believes that . A. children can do whatever they like to B. parents should meet their childrens need as much as they can C. parents should help their children with their schoolwork D. childrens interests may lead to a bright future答案一、阅读理解 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. A10. D11. C12. A13. C14. D15. D16. A17. C18. B二、阅读理解19. D20. A21. C22. D