最新北大大英4网测-泛读lesson13.docx

问题 1 1 分 保存 We need flattery because such compliments can make people behave well. 对错问题 2 1 分 保存 Nobody has ever enjoyed the idea of flattery up till now. 对错问题 3 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 4 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 5 1 分 保存 The higher your self-esteem, the more likely to remain immune to flattery. 对错问题 6 1 分 保存 Currently, praises are often given when it is not due. 对错问题 7 1 分 保存 In hierarchical societies, flattery was considered dangerous because it would upset the social order. 对错问题 8 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 9 1 分 保存 Pragmatism underlies Ben Franklin and Dale Carnegies strategies of flattering the others. 对错问题 10 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 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. Writethe corresponding letter (for example, H) in the blank.Anew 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 The author believes that too much undeserving public praise would _. A.be a serious threat to the stability of society and the government B.cheapen the value of private flattery and personal appreciation C.make the language we speak phony and clichd D.make people distrust those great figures like Darwin and Martin Luther king 问题 13 1 分 保存 According to the author, flattery becomes more effective for modern Americans. It is because they _. A.have begun to consider it as noble to flatter others and themselves B.believe that others views are more correct than their own C.need others to convince them how good they are D.need others to direct the way of their life 问题 14 1 分 保存 In the authors opinion, private flattery is _. A.moral sting B.a golden rule C.the essence of utilitarianism D.a mutually rewarding exchange 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.Inflation. B.Epidemic. C.Pervasiveness. D.Dearth. 问题 16 1 分 保存 It is the tactical omissions of everyday life that make society possible (ll. 92-3). The expression the tactical omission probably refers to _. A.the flattery directed at oneself B.the ignoring of other peoples flattery C.contesting other peoples depictions of us D.not questioning other peoples self-flattery 问题 17 1 分 保存 According to the author, flattery was regarded as dangerous in the Renaissance because people at the time believed that _. A.flattery was a serious offence against God B.they would go to hell if they flattered others C.flattery would disturb the existing social hierarchy D.only those in power had the rights to flatter 问题 18 1 分 保存 Which of the following first realized that the flattering of the people posed greatest threat to democracy? A.The American puritans. B.The people of the Renaissance time. C.The ancient Egyptians. D.The ancient Greeks. 问题 19 1 分 保存 The author uses the example of Clinton to show _. A.how flattery will damage peoples trust in the government B.that most people have difficulty in judging what is the truth C.people always know who is speaking the truth and who can be trusted D.how the flattery of the people is exploited by politicians 问题 20 1 分 保存 According to the text, what is the difference between the roughhewn individualism of the frontier and the have-a-nice-day perkiness of the service economy? A.The former shows no interests to others; the latter indicates great enthusiasm. B.The former shows modern personality; the latter indicates past hospitality. C.the former shows open