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1、2010 寒假中级阅读30 篇1. When you walk into a room, do you want everyone to notice you? Or are you happy to stay in the background? Do you like to take charge, or are you more of a follower? For centuries, people have tried to place personality types into different categories. The ancient Greeks believed t
2、here were four basic personality types. Sanguine people are spontaneous and fun. But sometimes they are too talkative and disorganized（混乱的） . Choleric people are natural leaders, and like to take charge. But they can be bossy and competitive. Melancholic people are sensitive （敏感） and thoughtful. The
3、y are very loyal to their friends. But they often lack confidence in themselves. Phlegmatic people are relaxed and easy-going. But they can be indecisive and unmotivated. Regardless （不管） of what category you fall into, your personality is not set in stone. You can cultivate strengths that do not com
4、e naturally to you. You can also work on your weaknesses. Once you understand your own personality, you can also start to understand the personalities of others. Learning about the personalities of your friends, family and coworkers can improve your relationships. As the Littauers say, “ When we und
5、erstand each other . . . and our opposite strengths and weaknesses, we can take advantage of those differences.”1. According to the reading, typical phlegmatic people are supposed to be _. A. the warm, lively type; cheerful, excited, and optimistic B. sensitive and thoughtful C. often angry, quick-t
6、empered, and strong-willed D. the calm, unemotional（非感情的） type; sluggish or slow 2. We can infer sanguine people might make good teachers if they _. A. can keep themselves organized B. have more tolerance for mistakes C. try to be more patient D. can focus on their students strengths, not weaknesses
7、 3. What does the writer believe about personality types? A. Personality improves with age. B. Some people fall into the trap of believing their type is the best. C. People are born with one true type and remain that type all their life. D. Understanding personality types can help you in your relati
8、onships. 4. What conclusion can we make based on the reading? A. The ancient Greeks were deeply involved in the study of personality. B. The investigation into mans psychological make-up is nothing new. C. Personality traits represent universal traits that exist across different cultures. D. It is a
9、lways best to partner with people who have opposite strengths. 2. Do you like a good mystery? Millions of people do. They read mystery novels and watch crime-solving shows on TV. So what makes crime-solving so interesting? A good person to ask would be scientist Dr. Henry Lee (李昌钰 ). He has devoted
10、his life to forensic sciencethe investigation（调查） and solving of crimes. His work has included many famous and difficult cases. He likes the challenge and enjoys helping bring justice to society. World-renowned in his field, Dr. Lee s life is a Chinese-American immigrant（移民） success story. Henry Lee
11、 was born in mainland China in 1938. He received his education at the Taiwan Central Police College. At age 22, he became the youngest captain ever in the Taipei Police Department. In 1965, he went to the United States to earn a degree in forensic science. Later he received a Ph.D. in biochemistry f
12、rom New York University. Today, in addition to solving crimes, he works in higher education. He is the founder and a professor of the forensic science program at Connecticut s University of New Haven. 5. The passage is written mainly to describe Dr. Henry Lee s _.A. background and education B. foren
13、sic science project C. immigrant experience D. career goals 6. What do cases mean here? A. Examples or instances of something. B. Evidences or arguments that one side can use against the other in a court of law. C. A container, or something used to carry something else. D. Crimes that the police are
14、 trying to solve. 7. Dr. Henry Lee _. A. is recognized as the most successful Chinese Immigrant B. received his secondary education in China C. is completely devoted to academics D. became the youngest captain ever in the Taipei Police Department 8. Why would Dr. Henry Lee be a good person to ask co
15、ncerning why crime solving is so interesting? A. He went to the United States in 1965. B. He has helped to solve many crimes. C. He founded a program at the University of New Haven. D. He is very loyal and will do anything for the captain. 3. Those wishing to do their shopping outside should head to
16、 Arbat Street, Moscow s liveliest pedestrian area. Here painters and souvenir（纪念品） sellers hawk（兜售） their goods and street performers entertain. Hungry shoppers have all kinds of caf s and restaurants to choose from. Riding Moscow s Metro is the easiest way to get to Arbat Street and around the city. The oldest stations of the Metro look almost like palaces. Marble and other beautiful stones decorate（装饰） the tunnels and platforms. More people ride this M
