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1). Astrology■[A] Astrology is the study of how the sun，the moon，planets，and stars are supposedly related to life and events on the earth.It is based on the belief that the heavenly bodies form patterns that can reveal a person′s character or future.Many people throughout the world believe in astrology.These people base important decisions on the advice of an astrologer (a person who tells fortunes by studying the stars).Other people declare there is no scientific basis for astrology，and they consider it a form of entertainment.■[B] Astrology differs from astronomy.Astrology developed from a set of principles that originated more than2，000 years ago.At that time，astronomy was also based on those same principles.But during the 1500′s and 1600′s，several astronomers，including Nicolaus Copernicus of Poland and Tycho Brahe of Denmark，made discoveries about the heavenly bodies that conflicted with the principles of astrology.As a result，astrology and astronomy became widely different in their methods and purposes.Today，astrologers observe the heavenly bodies to understand things that happen on the earth.Astronomers seek scientific knowledge about the various objects in space.Principles of astrology■[C] The basic principle of astrology is that the heavenly bodies influence what happens on the earth.Astrologers learn about this influence by casting (drawing) a circular chart called a horoscope or birth chart.A horoscope shows the position of the planets in relation to both the earth and the stars at a certain time.In most cases，it shows the position of these bodies at the time of a person′s birth.The system used by astrologers to cast a horoscope is based on a special view of the universe.This view involves four elements (1) the earth，(2) the planets，(3) the zodiac (黄道)，and (4) the houses.The earth.In casting a horoscope，astrologers place the earth at the center of the solar system.Therefore，all heavenly bodies-revolve around the earth rather than around the sun.Astrologers use this arrangement to determine the positions of the heavenly bodies in relation to the earth.They believe that the study of the positions of the heavenly bodies can reveal a person′s character and future.■[D] The planets.In astrology，the moon and the sun are considered planets，along with Jupiter，Mars，Neptune，Pluto，Saturn，Uranus，and Venus.Each planet supposedly represents a force that affects people in a certain way.Astrologers believe the planets influence a person more than do any other heavenly bodies.The zodiac is a band of stars that appear to encircle the earth.It is divided into12 equal parts，called signs.Each sign of the zodiac has certain characteristics，which are determined by a particular planet and other factors.Astrologers believe the signs determine how the planets affect a person′s character.The houses.Like the zodiac，the earth′s surface is divided into12 parts.Each of these parts，called houses，represents certain characteristics of an individual′s life.Astrologers believe the houses determine how the planets and the signs influence a person′s daily life.History■[E] Astrology began sometime before 2000 B.C.in Babylonia (now southeastern Iraq).Astrologers of that time knew of five planets—Jupiter，Mars，Mercury，Saturn and Venus.They believed that the sun，the moon，and planets sent out different forces，which had certain characteristics.For example，one of the planets—now known as Mars—appeared to be red.Astrologers linked it with anger，aggression and war.■[F] The zodiac was probably developed in ancient Egypt，and the Babylonians adopted it sometime after 1000B.C.Astrologers gradually developed a system that linked seasonal changes with specific group of stars called constellations(星座).At that time，for example，heavy rainfall occurred in Babylonia when the sun was in a certain constellation.As a result，astrologers named the constellation Aquarius，the water bearer.■[G] At first，astrologers studied the heavenly bodies in making general predictions about the future.But between 600B.C.and 200B.C.，they developed the system of casting individual horoscopes(以占星术算命).The ancient Greeks and Romans practiced astrology and greatly influenced its development.The Roman names for the planets and the signs of the zodiac are still used today.■[H] Interest in astrology declined in Europe with the coming of Christianity as people sought guidance from religious leaders rather than from astrologers.Astrology regained popularity during the A.D.1100′s.By the 1600′s，it was particularly strong in England.Several astrological almanacs(历书) were published，and many other books either defended or attacked astrology.The number of followers of astrology fell in England during the 1700′s，but the subject′s popularity returned again in the early 1800′s.By the late 1800′s and early 1900′s，interest in astrology had spread to many other nations.Newspapers in England began publishing horoscope columns during the 1930′s.Such columns soon appeared in newspapers throughout the world，and people became increasingly interested in astrology.Today，astrology is followed more widely than ever before.Astrology today■[I] Many people believe astrology is simply a superstition，and scientists declare that its whole basis is unscientific.Scientists point out that the earth′s position has changed in space since ancient times.As a result，the signs of the zodiac used by astrologers no longer match the constellations for which they were named.Some people who believe in astrology support it in terms of magnetic fields，solar storms and other natural occurrences.Others，though they also believe in astrology，claim that it cannot be supposed scientifically.They consider it a set of powerful symbols that can provide a deep understanding of human beings.They defend astrology by pointing out that，in many cases，it works.Astrology is based on the conviction that the patterns the heavenly bodies form can tell a person′s character or future.
正确答案：A
2). Helicopter Moms vs.Free-Range Kids■[A]Would you let your fourth-grader ride public transportation without an adult？Probably not.Still，when Lenore Skenazy，a columnist for the New York Sun，wrote about letting her son take the subway alone to get back to her Manhattan home from a department store on the Upper East Side，she didn′t expect to get hit with a wave of criticism from readers.■[B]“Long story short：My son got home，overjoyed with independence，” Skenazy wrote on April 4 in the New York Sun.“Long story longer：Half the people I′ve told this episode to now want to turn on in for child abuse.As if keeping kids under lock and key and cell phone and careful watch is the right way to rear kids.It′s not.It′s debilitating (使虚弱)—for us and for them.”■[C]Online message boards were soon full of people both applauding and condemning Skenazy′s decision to let her son go it alone.She wound up defending herself on CNN (accompanied by her son) and on popular blogs like the Huffington Post，where her follow-up piece was ironically headlined “More From America′s Worst Mom.”■[D]The episode has ignited another one of those debates that divides parents into vocal opposing camps.Are Modern parents needlessly overprotective，or is the world a more complicated and dangerous place than it was when previous generations were allowed to wander about unsupervised？■[E]From the “she′s an irresponsible mother” camp came：“Shame on you for being so careless about his safety，” in Comments on the Huffington Post.And there was this from a mother of four：“How would you have felt if he didn′t come home？” But Skenazy got a lot of support，too，with women and men writing in with stories about how they were allowed to take trips all by them selves at seven or eight.She also got heaps of praise for bucking the “helicopter parent” trend：“Good for this Mom，” one commenter wrote on the Huffington Post.“This is a much-needed reality check.”■[F]Last week，encouraged by all the attention，Skenazy started her own blog—Free Range，kids—promoting the idea that modern children need some of the same independence that her generation had.In the good old days nine-year-old baby boomers rode their bikes to school，walked to the store，took buses—and even subways—all by themselves.Her blog，she says，is dedicated to sensible parenting.“At Free Range Kids，we believe in safe kids.We believe in car seats and safety belts.We do NOT believe that every time school-age children go outside，they need a security guard.”■[G]So why are some parents so nervous about letting their children out of their sight？Are cities and towns less safe and kids more vulnerable to crimes like child kidnap and sexual abuse than they were in previous generations？■[H]Not exactly.New York City，for instance，is safer than it′s ever been； it′s ranked 36th in crime among all American cities.Nationwide，stringer kidnaps are extremely rare； there′s a one-in-a-million chance a child will be taken by a stranger，according to the Justice Department.And 90 percent of sexual abuse cases are committed by someone the child knows.Mortality rates from all causes，including disease and accidents，for American children are lower now than they were 25 years′ago.According to Child Trends，a nonprofit research group，between 1980 and 2003 death rates dropped by 44 percent for children aged 5 to 14 and 32 percent for teens aged 15 to 19.■[I]Then there′s the whole question of whether modern parents are more watchful and nervous about safety than previous generations.Yes，some are.Part of the problem is that with wall to wall Internet and cable news，every missing child case gets so much airtime that it′s not surprising even normal parental anxiety can be amplified.And many middle-class parents have gotten used to managing their children′s time and shuttling them to various enriching activities，so the idea of letting them out on their own can seem like a risk.Back in 1972，when many of today′s parents were kids，87 percent of children who lived within a mile of school walked or biked every day.But today，the Centers for Disease Control report that only 13 percent of children bike，walk or otherwise t themselves to school.■[J]The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon.Parents are worried about crime，and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city that′s not used to pedestrians.On the other hand，there are still plenty of kids whose parents give them a lot of independence，by choice or by necessity.The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school.Only 6.5 million kids participate in organized programs.“Many children who have working parents have to take the subway or bus to get to school.Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools，” says Dr.Richard Gallagher，director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Study Center.■[K]For those parents who wonder how and when they should start allowing their kids more freedom，there′s no clear-cut answer.Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting.What′s right for Skenazy′s nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one.It all depends on developmental issues，maturity，and the psychological and emotional makeup of that child.Several factors must be taken into account，says Gallagher.“The ability to follow parent guidelines，the child′s level of comfort in handling such situations，and a child′s general judgment should be weighed.”■[L]Gallagher agrees with Skenazy that many nine-year-olds are ready for independence like taking public transportation alone.“At certain times of the day，on certain routes，the subways are generally safe for these children，especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to be safe，how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safety，and how to avoid unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes.”■[M]But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks，modern parents do have one advantage their parents didn′t：the cell phone.Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little sooner.Skenazy got a lot of criticism because she didn′t give her kid her cell phone because she thought he′d lose it and wanted him to learn to go it alone without depending on mom—a major principle of free-range parenting.But most parents are more than happy to use cell phones to keep track of their kids.■[N]And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter parent，there may be a middle way.A new generation of GPS cell phones with tracking software make it easier than ever to follow a child′s every movement via the Internet—without seeming to interfere or hover.Of course，when they go to college，they might start objecting to being monitored as they′re on parole (假释).According to what Lenore Skenazy wrote，when Lenore Skenazy′s son was allowed to take the subway alone to get home，he enjoyed having the independence.
正确答案：B
3). Some houses are designed to be smart.Others have smart designs.An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.■Located on the shore of Sullivan′s Island off the coast of South Carolina，the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane(飓风) Hugo 10 years ago.In September 1989，Hugo struck South Carolina，killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36，000 homes in the state.Before Hugo，many new houses built along South Carolina′s shoreline were poorly constructed，and enforcement of building codes wasn′t strict，according to architect Ray Huff，who created the cleverly-designed beach house，In Hugo′s wake，all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter，better-enforced codes.The new beach house on Sullivan′s Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.■At first sight，the house on Sullivan′s Island looks anything but hurricane-proof.Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern” at night，according to one observer.But looks can be deceiving.The house′s wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.■To further protect the house from hurricane damage，Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings—long，slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand.Pilings night appear insecure，but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house.They also elevate the house above storm surges.The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it.“These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings.” said Huff.■Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by house′s ground-to-roof shell.“The shell masks，the pilings so that the house doesn′t look like its standing with its pant legs pulled up.” said Huff.In the event of a storm surge，the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house，the architect explained.After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo，new houses built along South Carolina′s shoreline are required ( ).
A.to be easily reinforced
B.to look smarter in design
C.to meet stricter building standards
D.to be designed in the shape of cubes
正确答案：C
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1). Astrology■[A] Astrology is the study of how the sun，the moon，planets，and stars are supposedly related to life and events on the earth.It is based on the belief that the heavenly bodies form patterns that can reveal a person′s character or future.Many people throughout the world believe in astrology.These people base important decisions on the advice of an astrologer (a person who tells fortunes by studying the stars).Other people declare there is no scientific basis for astrology，and they consider it a form of entertainment.■[B] Astrology differs from astronomy.Astrology developed from a set of principles that originated more than2，000 years ago.At that time，astronomy was also based on those same principles.But during the 1500′s and 1600′s，several astronomers，including Nicolaus Copernicus of Poland and Tycho Brahe of Denmark，made discoveries about the heavenly bodies that conflicted with the principles of astrology.As a result，astrology and astronomy became widely different in their methods and purposes.Today，astrologers observe the heavenly bodies to understand things that happen on the earth.Astronomers seek scientific knowledge about the various objects in space.Principles of astrology■[C] The basic principle of astrology is that the heavenly bodies influence what happens on the earth.Astrologers learn about this influence by casting (drawing) a circular chart called a horoscope or birth chart.A horoscope shows the position of the planets in relation to both the earth and the stars at a certain time.In most cases，it shows the position of these bodies at the time of a person′s birth.The system used by astrologers to cast a horoscope is based on a special view of the universe.This view involves four elements (1) the earth，(2) the planets，(3) the zodiac (黄道)，and (4) the houses.The earth.In casting a horoscope，astrologers place the earth at the center of the solar system.Therefore，all heavenly bodies-revolve around the earth rather than around the sun.Astrologers use this arrangement to determine the positions of the heavenly bodies in relation to the earth.They believe that the study of the positions of the heavenly bodies can reveal a person′s character and future.■[D] The planets.In astrology，the moon and the sun are considered planets，along with Jupiter，Mars，Neptune，Pluto，Saturn，Uranus，and Venus.Each planet supposedly represents a force that affects people in a certain way.Astrologers believe the planets influence a person more than do any other heavenly bodies.The zodiac is a band of stars that appear to encircle the earth.It is divided into12 equal parts，called signs.Each sign of the zodiac has certain characteristics，which are determined by a particular planet and other factors.Astrologers believe the signs determine how the planets affect a person′s character.The houses.Like the zodiac，the earth′s surface is divided into12 parts.Each of these parts，called houses，represents certain characteristics of an individual′s life.Astrologers believe the houses determine how the planets and the signs influence a person′s daily life.History■[E] Astrology began sometime before 2000 B.C.in Babylonia (now southeastern Iraq).Astrologers of that time knew of five planets—Jupiter，Mars，Mercury，Saturn and Venus.They believed that the sun，the moon，and planets sent out different forces，which had certain characteristics.For example，one of the planets—now known as Mars—appeared to be red.Astrologers linked it with anger，aggression and war.■[F] The zodiac was probably developed in ancient Egypt，and the Babylonians adopted it sometime after 1000B.C.Astrologers gradually developed a system that linked seasonal changes with specific group of stars called constellations(星座).At that time，for example，heavy rainfall occurred in Babylonia when the sun was in a certain constellation.As a result，astrologers named the constellation Aquarius，the water bearer.■[G] At first，astrologers studied the heavenly bodies in making general predictions about the future.But between 600B.C.and 200B.C.，they developed the system of casting individual horoscopes(以占星术算命).The ancient Greeks and Romans practiced astrology and greatly influenced its development.The Roman names for the planets and the signs of the zodiac are still used today.■[H] Interest in astrology declined in Europe with the coming of Christianity as people sought guidance from religious leaders rather than from astrologers.Astrology regained popularity during the A.D.1100′s.By the 1600′s，it was particularly strong in England.Several astrological almanacs(历书) were published，and many other books either defended or attacked astrology.The number of followers of astrology fell in England during the 1700′s，but the subject′s popularity returned again in the early 1800′s.By the late 1800′s and early 1900′s，interest in astrology had spread to many other nations.Newspapers in England began publishing horoscope columns during the 1930′s.Such columns soon appeared in newspapers throughout the world，and people became increasingly interested in astrology.Today，astrology is followed more widely than ever before.Astrology today■[I] Many people believe astrology is simply a superstition，and scientists declare that its whole basis is unscientific.Scientists point out that the earth′s position has changed in space since ancient times.As a result，the signs of the zodiac used by astrologers no longer match the constellations for which they were named.Some people who believe in astrology support it in terms of magnetic fields，solar storms and other natural occurrences.Others，though they also believe in astrology，claim that it cannot be supposed scientifically.They consider it a set of powerful symbols that can provide a deep understanding of human beings.They defend astrology by pointing out that，in many cases，it works.Astrology is based on the conviction that the patterns the heavenly bodies form can tell a person′s character or future.
正确答案：A
2). Helicopter Moms vs.Free-Range Kids■[A]Would you let your fourth-grader ride public transportation without an adult？Probably not.Still，when Lenore Skenazy，a columnist for the New York Sun，wrote about letting her son take the subway alone to get back to her Manhattan home from a department store on the Upper East Side，she didn′t expect to get hit with a wave of criticism from readers.■[B]“Long story short：My son got home，overjoyed with independence，” Skenazy wrote on April 4 in the New York Sun.“Long story longer：Half the people I′ve told this episode to now want to turn on in for child abuse.As if keeping kids under lock and key and cell phone and careful watch is the right way to rear kids.It′s not.It′s debilitating (使虚弱)—for us and for them.”■[C]Online message boards were soon full of people both applauding and condemning Skenazy′s decision to let her son go it alone.She wound up defending herself on CNN (accompanied by her son) and on popular blogs like the Huffington Post，where her follow-up piece was ironically headlined “More From America′s Worst Mom.”■[D]The episode has ignited another one of those debates that divides parents into vocal opposing camps.Are Modern parents needlessly overprotective，or is the world a more complicated and dangerous place than it was when previous generations were allowed to wander about unsupervised？■[E]From the “she′s an irresponsible mother” camp came：“Shame on you for being so careless about his safety，” in Comments on the Huffington Post.And there was this from a mother of four：“How would you have felt if he didn′t come home？” But Skenazy got a lot of support，too，with women and men writing in with stories about how they were allowed to take trips all by them selves at seven or eight.She also got heaps of praise for bucking the “helicopter parent” trend：“Good for this Mom，” one commenter wrote on the Huffington Post.“This is a much-needed reality check.”■[F]Last week，encouraged by all the attention，Skenazy started her own blog—Free Range，kids—promoting the idea that modern children need some of the same independence that her generation had.In the good old days nine-year-old baby boomers rode their bikes to school，walked to the store，took buses—and even subways—all by themselves.Her blog，she says，is dedicated to sensible parenting.“At Free Range Kids，we believe in safe kids.We believe in car seats and safety belts.We do NOT believe that every time school-age children go outside，they need a security guard.”■[G]So why are some parents so nervous about letting their children out of their sight？Are cities and towns less safe and kids more vulnerable to crimes like child kidnap and sexual abuse than they were in previous generations？■[H]Not exactly.New York City，for instance，is safer than it′s ever been； it′s ranked 36th in crime among all American cities.Nationwide，stringer kidnaps are extremely rare； there′s a one-in-a-million chance a child will be taken by a stranger，according to the Justice Department.And 90 percent of sexual abuse cases are committed by someone the child knows.Mortality rates from all causes，including disease and accidents，for American children are lower now than they were 25 years′ago.According to Child Trends，a nonprofit research group，between 1980 and 2003 death rates dropped by 44 percent for children aged 5 to 14 and 32 percent for teens aged 15 to 19.■[I]Then there′s the whole question of whether modern parents are more watchful and nervous about safety than previous generations.Yes，some are.Part of the problem is that with wall to wall Internet and cable news，every missing child case gets so much airtime that it′s not surprising even normal parental anxiety can be amplified.And many middle-class parents have gotten used to managing their children′s time and shuttling them to various enriching activities，so the idea of letting them out on their own can seem like a risk.Back in 1972，when many of today′s parents were kids，87 percent of children who lived within a mile of school walked or biked every day.But today，the Centers for Disease Control report that only 13 percent of children bike，walk or otherwise t themselves to school.■[J]The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon.Parents are worried about crime，and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city that′s not used to pedestrians.On the other hand，there are still plenty of kids whose parents give them a lot of independence，by choice or by necessity.The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school.Only 6.5 million kids participate in organized programs.“Many children who have working parents have to take the subway or bus to get to school.Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools，” says Dr.Richard Gallagher，director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Study Center.■[K]For those parents who wonder how and when they should start allowing their kids more freedom，there′s no clear-cut answer.Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting.What′s right for Skenazy′s nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one.It all depends on developmental issues，maturity，and the psychological and emotional makeup of that child.Several factors must be taken into account，says Gallagher.“The ability to follow parent guidelines，the child′s level of comfort in handling such situations，and a child′s general judgment should be weighed.”■[L]Gallagher agrees with Skenazy that many nine-year-olds are ready for independence like taking public transportation alone.“At certain times of the day，on certain routes，the subways are generally safe for these children，especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to be safe，how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safety，and how to avoid unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes.”■[M]But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks，modern parents do have one advantage their parents didn′t：the cell phone.Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little sooner.Skenazy got a lot of criticism because she didn′t give her kid her cell phone because she thought he′d lose it and wanted him to learn to go it alone without depending on mom—a major principle of free-range parenting.But most parents are more than happy to use cell phones to keep track of their kids.■[N]And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter parent，there may be a middle way.A new generation of GPS cell phones with tracking software make it easier than ever to follow a child′s every movement via the Internet—without seeming to interfere or hover.Of course，when they go to college，they might start objecting to being monitored as they′re on parole (假释).According to what Lenore Skenazy wrote，when Lenore Skenazy′s son was allowed to take the subway alone to get home，he enjoyed having the independence.
正确答案：B
3). Some houses are designed to be smart.Others have smart designs.An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.■Located on the shore of Sullivan′s Island off the coast of South Carolina，the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane(飓风) Hugo 10 years ago.In September 1989，Hugo struck South Carolina，killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36，000 homes in the state.Before Hugo，many new houses built along South Carolina′s shoreline were poorly constructed，and enforcement of building codes wasn′t strict，according to architect Ray Huff，who created the cleverly-designed beach house，In Hugo′s wake，all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter，better-enforced codes.The new beach house on Sullivan′s Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.■At first sight，the house on Sullivan′s Island looks anything but hurricane-proof.Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern” at night，according to one observer.But looks can be deceiving.The house′s wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.■To further protect the house from hurricane damage，Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings—long，slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand.Pilings night appear insecure，but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house.They also elevate the house above storm surges.The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it.“These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings.” said Huff.■Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by house′s ground-to-roof shell.“The shell masks，the pilings so that the house doesn′t look like its standing with its pant legs pulled up.” said Huff.In the event of a storm surge，the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house，the architect explained.After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo，new houses built along South Carolina′s shoreline are required ( ).
A.to be easily reinforced
B.to look smarter in design
C.to meet stricter building standards
D.to be designed in the shape of cubes
正确答案：C
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