[单选题]You don't know what you've got till it's gone,Joni Mitchell rold us.So now that the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature will be postponed-it seems worth asking what,exactly,the prize gives us.For decades,the choices of the Swedish Academy have failed to provoke much interest from American publishers and readers.This i.s not just because American readers are resistant to fiction in translation,as publishers often complain.On the contrary,over the last two decades,many foreign writers have made a major impact on American literature.But then,the failure of the Swedish Academy to reflect the actual judgment of literary history is nothing new.If you drew a Venn diagram showing the winners of the Nobel Prize in one circle and the most influential and widely read 20th-century writers in the other,their area of overlap would be surprisingly small.Does this mean that a different group of critics and professors in a bigger,more diverse country woulcl have done a better job at picking the winners?Very possibly.In the mind of the general public,the Nobel basically descends from the sky to bless the winner.But it is nothing more or less than the decision of a particular group of readers,with their own strengths and weaknesses.And the problem with the Nobel Prize in Literature goes deeper.No matter who is in the room where it happens,the Nobel Prize is based on the idea that merit can best be determined by a small group of specialists.This may make sense for the prizes in the sciences,since those fields are less than penetrable to anyone but fellow practitioners.Even in the sciences,however,there is a growing sense that the tradition of awarding the prize to just one or two people distoris the way modern science is actually practiced today:Most important discoveries are the work of teams,not of individual geniuses brooding in isolation.Literature is at least produced by individual authors;but in this case,the Nobel's reliance on seemingly expert judgment runs into a different problem.For literature is not addressed to an audience of experts;it is open to the judgment of every reader.Nor is literature proZressive,with new discoveries replacing old ones:Homer is just as groundbreaking today as he was 2,500 years ago.This makes it impossible to rank literary works according to an objective standard of superiority.Good criticism helps people to find the books that will speak to them,but it doesn't attempt to simply name"the most outstanding work,"in the way the Nobel Prize does.A book earns the status of a classic,not because it is approved by a committee or put on a syllabus,but simply because a lot of people like it for a long time.Literary reputation can only emerge on the free market,not through central planning. Which of the following is true of the Nobel Prize in Literature according to Para.3?
A.Its judges are narrow-minded.
B.lts value is overstated by the public.
C.Its decision is interfered by amateurs.
D.Its rewards for the winners are falling.

[单选题]You don't know what you've got till it's gone,Joni Mitchell rold us.So now that the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature will be postponed-it seems worth asking what,exactly,the prize gives us.For decades,the choices of the Swedish Academy have failed to provoke much interest from American publishers and readers.This i.s not just because American readers are resistant to fiction in translation,as publishers often complain.On the contrary,over the last two decades,many foreign writers have made a major impact on American literature.But then,the failure of the Swedish Academy to reflect the actual judgment of literary history is nothing new.If you drew a Venn diagram showing the winners of the Nobel Prize in one circle and the most influential and widely read 20th-century writers in the other,their area of overlap would be surprisingly small.Does this mean that a different group of critics and professors in a bigger,more diverse country woulcl have done a better job at picking the winners?Very possibly.In the mind of the general public,the Nobel basically descends from the sky to bless the winner.But it is nothing more or less than the decision of a particular group of readers,with their own strengths and weaknesses.And the problem with the Nobel Prize in Literature goes deeper.No matter who is in the room where it happens,the Nobel Prize is based on the idea that merit can best be determined by a small group of specialists.This may make sense for the prizes in the sciences,since those fields are less than penetrable to anyone but fellow practitioners.Even in the sciences,however,there is a growing sense that the tradition of awarding the prize to just one or two people distoris the way modern science is actually practiced today:Most important discoveries are the work of teams,not of individual geniuses brooding in isolation.Literature is at least produced by individual authors;but in this case,the Nobel's reliance on seemingly expert judgment runs into a different problem.For literature is not addressed to an audience of experts;it is open to the judgment of every reader.Nor is literature proZressive,with new discoveries replacing old ones:Homer is just as groundbreaking today as he was 2,500 years ago.This makes it impossible to rank literary works according to an objective standard of superiority.Good criticism helps people to find the books that will speak to them,but it doesn't attempt to simply name"the most outstanding work,"in the way the Nobel Prize does.A book earns the status of a classic,not because it is approved by a committee or put on a syllabus,but simply because a lot of people like it for a long time.Literary reputation can only emerge on the free market,not through central planning. The author mentioned science prizes to support the view that
A.scientific reputation should depend on expert opinion.
B.science prizes should not ignore the work of teams.
C.literary writers should be judged by fellow writers.
D.literary merit should not rely on specialist judgment.

[单选题]We don’t know what the surface of Venus might__.
A.look as
B.look like
C.look over
D.look about

[单选题]How many( ) you got give me?
-I've got one.
A. Sheep
B. report
C. suspicious
D. chicken

[单选题]How many ( ) you got give me?
-I've got five.
A. Sheep
B. advice
C. suspicious
D. chicken

[单选题]Tony, you′ ve got a fever. You__________ that cold shower last night.
A.might not have
B.could have had
C.hadn't have
D.shouldn't have had

[单选题] ---Do you know what he did all day?
---He spent as much time playing as he （）.
A. studying
B. was studying
C. studied
D. did studying

[单选题] I don’t know where Mr. White has gone. You’d better ask （）.
A. else somebody
B. other somebody
C. somebody else
D. anybody else

[单选题]If you don′ t go to the mountains withme tomorrow, __________.
A.neither do I
B.neither I do
C.neither will I
D.neither I will

[简答题]If you don′t think a phone is the right gift for a lover, the smart choice this year is a smart phone. For people who don′t read instructions The easiest-to-use phone is the iPhone. It′s that has pushed it to the No.1 selling position, surpassing the Motorola Razr. The iPhone′s touch screen is easy to operate and it′s also easy to customize (用户化). The iPhone can run all sorts of applications such as those help you to lose weight, identify a song on the radio, find a restaurant or do many other things. For the futurist The T-Mobile G1 is very popular as it is the first phone to offer a Google browser, meaning that you′re getting the real web on your phone, but it′s the phone′s potential that qualifies it for the futurist. The exciting applications are interesting, but they don′t always work smoothly. Sometimes it is hard to use the applications it comes with. The system should improve as it becomes more popular, so it holds great promise. With few restrictions on the design of applications for the phone, the G1 could be the first phone to incorporate (整合) some of the coolest. For the road warrior The new BlackBerry Storm is something like the equivalent (等同物) of a mullet--a business up front, party in the back. It still incorporates the serious mail and organization features that have endeared (使受钟爱) these phones to business people. The 3.25-inch is bright and detailed and it′s a decent size for watching videos on the go. For the Luddite (反对技术进步的人) For those who can′t handle buttons and new features, there is the Samsung Jitterbug Dial. Some people are Luddites who just want a few large buttons to make calls. That′ s it, just calls. That makes it even easier to use an iPhone. Among the four types of phones, which one do you like best? Why?. (no more than 25 words) _______________________________________________________________________________

[单选题]You don't always have to arrive on time and fresh-cut flowers are not the perfect house-warming present.Whether it's a backyard BBQ,a formal wedding or a dinner party for ten,here are all your must-follow modern etiquette rules.Trying to give someone a"unique"gift can sometimes backfire with the guests wondering what the heck you were thinking."Purchasing from a registry is your absolute best bet for giving a gift that is truly wanted and needed,"says Farley.If you're going to purchase from the registry remember that while it's fine to bring a bulky gift for a party at someone's home,don't do it for a wedding."Save yourself,and the couple,the hassle of lugging it around and choose to have it shipped to them directly instead,"says Tutera.Also,make sure you always follow these wedding etiquette rules.42.What about hostess gifts for housewarming and other casual parties?"A lovely bottle of wine,particularly one you know the party-giver enjoys,is often the best choice,"says Farley.But don't assume this will be consumed on the night of the event;it's up to the host if they choose to share it with other guests.A no-no?"Do not bring fresh-cut flowers;while lovely,arranging them will take the host's time away from other important tasks on the night of the party,"explains Farley.If you'd like to send flowers,do so after the occasion as a thank-you,delivered by a local florist.43.Ifit's a wedding:"Always arrive at least 15 t0 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled ceremony start time.You don't want to be walking in when the processional has begun or when the bride is about to make her big entrance,"says Tutera.44."Do not show up with a guest if you were not invited with one,"says Tutera.This goes for weddings,housewarmings,dinners and other parties.Remember to always RSVP before the deadline.It's rude to keep people waiting.45.When it comes to drinking,be it at a wedding,BBQ or casual dinner,make sure to do so in moderation."You don't want to be that guest,"advises Tutera.45选？
A.Dress the part
B.Stick with the registry
C.Skip the flowers
D.Don't go broke giving a gift
E.Be on time to a wedding
F.Go easy on the booze
G.Don't bring a+l