大英4网测泛读lesson13.docx

问题 1 1 分 保存 Pragmatism underlies Ben Franklin and Dale Carnegies strategies of flattering the others. 对错问题 2 1 分 保存 The blossoming of the individual made more welcome for it became a social fashion to praise the others. 对错问题 3 1 分 保存 In hierarchical societies, flattery was considered dangerous because it would upset the social order. 对错问题 4 1 分 保存 Modern people dont care about how others view them for they are focused on their unique personality. 对错问题 5 1 分 保存 Currently, praises are often given when it is not due. 对错问题 6 1 分 保存 We need flattery because such compliments can make people behave well. 对错问题 7 1 分 保存 Flatteries can undermine the authenticity of praises so we no longer need them in the modern society. 对错问题 8 1 分 保存 Sometimes we must praise the giving of praise because there is a lack of praise right now. 对错问题 9 1 分 保存 The higher your self-esteem, the more likely to remain immune to flattery. 对错问题 10 1 分 保存 Nobody has ever enjoyed the idea of flattery up till now. 对错问题 11 10 分 保存 For each blank in the passage, select one word from the list of choices following the passage. Each word can be used only once. Write the corresponding letter (for example, H) in the blank.A new study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology revealed that flattery does work - even if the flattered knows that the is insincere:What, however, of situations in which the is clearly bogus - in that the recipient knows fully well that the is offering an insincere compliment, presumably driven by an ulterior motive? Instances of insincere flattery abound in marketing context - such as the who offers prospective customers profuse compliments on how an expensive outfit makes them look, or mass mailings in which hundreds of consumers are informed that they are receiving the mail because they (and they alone) possess attributes - such as an impeccable dress sense - which allows them to appreciate the virtues of the services or store being .In cases such as these, where the prospective consumer is aware of a clear ulterior motive the compliment, both research and intuition suggest that recipients will discount the comments and correct their otherwise favorable reactions. While in with this premise, the current investigation suggests that despite such correction, a positive impact of flattery may still be observed. Specifically, we draw on recent perspectives in dual attitudes theory to predict that even after the recipient consciously discount an compliment, the original positive reaction (the implicit attitude) co-exists with, rather than being replaced by, the discounted evaluation (the explicit attitude). A) flatteredI) susceptibleB) authenticityJ) uniqueC) flatteryK) underlyingD) obsessiveL) complimentE) advertisedM) accordingF) insincereN) agreementG) salespersonO) flattererH) flattering问题 12 1 分 保存 Which statement is right in terms of the history of flattery? A.Flattery was highly welcomed throughout the world during the Renaissance. B.Flattery was as common in the animal world as in some human civilizations. C.Both ancient Egyptians and ancient Greeks held positive opinions to flattery. D.Flattery was very favorable in European countries in the Middle Ages. 问题 13 1 分 保存 Small flatteries are now considered necessary because _. A.social mobility has become favorable B.they are the signature of the service economy C.they can redeem praise and hold society together D.the social man lives in the opinion of others 问题 14 1 分 保存 According to the text, which of the following statements about Dale Carnegie is true? A.His life symbolized the coming of an age controlled by the invisible hand. B.His ideas signaled a great change that took place in American society. C.He highly praised the roughhewn individualism of the American frontiers. D.He was a typical American salesman, who emphasized the importance of character. 问题 15 1 分 保存 Im talking about the proliferation of cheesy TV award shows for just about every form of entertainment. The omnipresence of worship stories about celebrities in every form of media (ll. 82-85).Which of the following words is closest in meaning to omnipresence? A.Dearth. B.Inflation. C.Pervasiveness. D.Epidemic. 问题 16 1 分 保存 According to the article, flattery began to lose its moral stigma and become a tool of social advancement _. A.when puritans arrived in America B.in the Middle Ages C.in modern age of service economy D.during the Renaissance 问题 17 1 分 保存 If Mike Ovitz is a visionary, what does that make Charles Darwin (ll. 21-22)?The author makes comparison between Mike Ovitz and Charles Darwin to show that _. A.public flattery has become much cheapened in modern days B.its much easier to be a famous person in the modern age C.its hard to praise people in an objective way in the modern world D.flattery has influenced peoples evaluation of great men of the past 问题 18 1 分 保存 According to the author, flattery was regarded as dangerous in the Renaissance because people at the time believed that _. A.they would go to hell if they flattered others B.only those in power had the rights to flatter C.flattery would disturb the existing social hierarchy D.flattery was a serious offence against God 问题 19 1 分 保存 Carnegie knew that once you can fake sincerity, there is nothing holding you back (ll. 62-63). Carnegie believes that if you can pretend to be sincere, _. A.theres nothing you cant do B.there will be effective flattery C.youll have no sense of moral sting or stigma D.youll lose your sense of whats right and wrong 问题 20 1 分 保存 It can be concluded that the author pleads for _. A.more personal exchange of flatteries B