I think we may learn much from it.（英译中)

A.and I think it definitely has a bright future

B.but it may be time to consider some major changes

C.but the company faces tough competition

A scientist is apt to think that all the problems of philosophy will ultimately be solved by science. I think this is true for a great many of the questions on which philosophers still argue. For example, Plato thought that when we saw something, one ray of light came to it from the sun, and another from our eyes and that seeing was something like feeling with a stick. We now know that the light comes from the sun, and is reflected into our eyes. We don't know in much detail how the changes in our eyes give rise to sensation. But there is every reason to think that as we learn more about the physiology of the brain, we shall do so, and that the great philosophical problems about knowledge are going to be pretty fully cleared up.

But if our descendants know the answers to these questions and others that perplex us today, there will still be one field of which they do not know, namely the future. However exact our science; we cannot know it as we know the past. Philosophy may be described as argument about things of which we are ignorant. And where science gives us a hope of knowledge it is often reasonable to suspend judgment. That is one reason why Marx and Engels quite rightly wrote to many philosophical problems that interested their contemporaries.

But we have got to prepare for the future, and we cannot do so rationally without some philosophy. Some people say we have only got to do the duties revealed in the past and laid down by religion, and god will look after the future. Others say that the world is a machine and the course of future events is certain, whatever efforts we may make. Marxists say that the future depends on ourselves, even though we are part of the historical process. This philosophical view certainly does inspire people to very great achievements. Whether it is true or not, it is powerful guide to action.

We need a philosophy, then, to help us to tackle the future. Agnosticism easily becomes an excuse for laziness and conservatism. Whether we adopt Marxism or any other philosophy, we cannot understand it without knowing something of how it developed. That is why knowledge of the history of philosophy is important to Marxists, even during the present critical days.

What is the main idea of this passage？

A．The argument whether philosophy will ultimately be solved by science or not.

B．The importance of learning philosophies, especially the history of philosophy.

C．The difference between philosophy and science.

D．A discuss about how to set a proper attitude towards future.

听力原文：W: I am thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it's worth seeing？

M: Well, I wish I had been there.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation？

(4)

A．The man is planning a trip to Austin.

B．The man has not been to Austin before.

C．The man doesn't like Austin.

D．The man has been to Austin before.

A and I think it definitely has a bright future ;

B but it may be time to consider some major changes ;

C but the company faces tough competition

听力原文：W: How are you getting on with your experiment？

M: In spite of my continuous failure, I have already made some progress.

What can we learn about the man's enperiment ？

A．It is going on well.

B．It has failed several times.

C．It will soon be finished.

D．It may have to be stopped.

Max said to the manager, “Sir, may I work on this project while I’m on vacation As you well know, I have been working very hard for our company in the last eight months, and I never slack, but all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I need some time off to relax so that I can work better.” Do you think Max can have a few days off because _____

A．hewastired

B．hehasbeenworkinghardforthelasteightmonths

C．hewantstoworkonanewproject

D．heaskedquestionsinamoreappropriateway

CLERK: Hello, Big City Electricity, how may I help you today

PETERS:__1__.

CLERK: May I have your account number

PETERS: Certainly, it’s 4392107.

CLERK: Thank you, is this Mr. Peters

PETERS: Yes, this is Mr. Peters.

CLERK: Thank you. What can I help you with

PETERS: ___2_.

CLERK: I’m sorry to hear that___2_.

PETERS: The bill is 300% higher than last month.

CLERK: Terribly sorry for that. Let me ask you a few questions and then I’ll see what I can do.

PETERS: OK, Thank you for your help.

CLERK: Of course, thank you for calling this to our attention. Now, how much do you usually pay for your electricity

PETERS: I usually pay about $50 a month.

CLERK: Thank you.___4_

PETERS: $200. I can’t understand why.

CLERK: Yes, Mr. Peters. Was your usage different in any way

PETERS: No, it was an average month.

CLERK: I’m sorry there certainly seems to be a mistake.

PETERS: Well, I’m happy you agree with me.

CLERK: I’ll contact a service representative. And what’s your phone number

PETERS: 408-533-0875

CLERK:___5_. We’ll do our best to change this as quickly as possible. PETERS: Thank you for your help in clearing this up.

A. I think I’ve been overcharged for the past month.

B. I’m terribly sorry about the mistake.

C. I’m calling concerning my electricity bill.

D. And how much did we charge on this bill

E. Why do you think we charged you too much

Most parents work hard at either preventing failure or protecting their children from the knowledge that they have failed. One way is to lower standards. A mother describes her child’s hastily making table as ―Perfect! even though it couldn’t stand on uneven legs. Another way is to shift blame. If John fails science, his teacher is unfair or stupid.

The trouble with failure-prevention methods is that they leave a child unequipped for life in the real world. The young need to learn that no one can be best at everything, no one can win all the time —and that it’s possible to enjoy a game even when you don’t win. A child who’s not invited to a birthday party, who doesn’t make the honor roll or the baseball team, feels terrible, of course. But parents should not offer a quick comfort prize or say, ―It doesn’t matter because it does. The young should be allowed to experience disappointment —and be helped to master it.

Failure is never pleasurable. It hurts grown-ups and children alike. But it can make a positive contribution to your life once you can learn to use it. Step one is to ask ―Why did I fail？ Control the natural impulse to blame someone else. Ask yourself what you did wrong, how you can improve. Second, is the goal you’re to reach the right one？ Think about this question. ―If you dosucceed in this, where will it get me？ This may help you prevent failure in things you shouldn’t be doing anyhow. The third thing to keep in mind about failure is that it’s part of life. Learn to ―live with yourself even though you may have failed. Remember, ―You can’t win themall.

(1) The main idea of this passage is ().

A、why people are afraid of failure

B、the trouble with failure prevention methods

C、how to deal with failure

D、both A and C

(2) According to the passage, which of the following is not true？

A、Most parents think failure may hurt their children.

B、Most parents do not want their children know they have failed.

C、A mother describes her child’s work ―perfect because she didn’t want to hurt him.

D、If a child fails a subject, he should blame his teacher.

(3) According to the writer, ().

A、parents should tell their children to think nothing of not being chosen into a baseball team

B、children should be encouraged to get rid of disappointment all by themselves

C、parents should judge what their children have done as it is

D、children should learn to enjoy a game that they won’t win

(4) The last paragraph tells us ().

A、there are three methods to deal with failure

B、there are some methods to deal with failure

C、failure is not enjoyable

D、failure is part of life

(5) ―Live with yourself in the last line may mean ().

A、to tolerate yourself when you fail

B、to face failures all by yourself

C、to live in a house alone

D、to support yourself when you fail