Many of our dreams _____impossible in the past have come true.
A、considering
B、to consider
C、considered
D、be considered
A、considering
B、to consider
C、considered
D、be considered
The sources of our dreams are most commonly attributed to factors in our waking lives. Whether it be emotional challenges, stress in the workplace, relationship problems or a myriad of other possible factors, the thoughts and feelings created in our waking environments are believed to directly influence the content of our dreams. A particular dramatic or traumatic experience during the day would no doubt be encountered again in some form. or another during the night.
Just as important as actual events in the determination of the content of our dreams are the preexisting beliefs that we hold. If we encounter some kind of phenomena in our dreams, it is very likely that we already believed in the possibility of the phenomena before the dream. For example, if someone dreams of being abducted by aliens, it's very likely that, before the dream, he already believed in the existence of aliens. To the extent that dreams are direct reflections of our minds, they will reflect accurately what we believe and hold to be true.
The way that we act in dreams bears consideration as well. Oftentimes, our behavior. in our dreams reflects hidden desires for that type of behavior. in our waking lives. Someone who dreams of revenge may actually desire revenge in real life, and likewise someone who dreams of adventure night after night may be experiencing his mind playing out a desire for more excitement in his everyday life.
While the items encountered in our dreams are of great importance in the analysis of dreams, it must be recognized and understood that the same item in two different dreams can easily have entirely different meanings for the two dreamers. For example, a home in the dreams of an avid equestrian can signify comfort and relaxation, whereas the same home in the dreams of a hunter can represent excitement and challenge.
Nightmares are mentioned in paragraph 1 in order to______.
A.give an introduction to the main subject of the text
B.give an example of one particularly vivid type of dream
C.provide a justification for the study of dreams
D.illustrate the value of analyzing dreams
The world of business is one area in which technology is isolating us. Experts say, for example, that many people will soon be able to work at home. With access to a large central computer, employees such as office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their jobs at display terminals in their own homes. They would never have to actually see the people they're dealing with. In addition, the way employees are paid will change. Workers' salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks unnecessary. No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks. Personal banking will change, too. Customers will deal with machines to put in or take our money from their accounts.
Another area that technology is changing is entertainment.
Music, for instance, was once a group experience. People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings. For many people now, however, music is an individual experience. Walking along the street or sitting in their living rooms, they wear headphones to build a wall of music around them. Movie entertainment is changing, too. Movies used to be social events. Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie. Many more are choosing to wait for a film to appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home. Instead of laughing with others, viewers watch movies in their own living rooms.
(1)After work, Michael likes to ______.
A、listen to music at the concert hall
B、watch a movie in his living room
C、run a program on his computer in his office
D、play baseball with his workmates
(2)The sentence “Michael is imaginary, but his lifestyle. is very possible” means ______.
A、Michael is a person full of imagination and he can make his dreams come true
B、Michael is not a real person but probably the lifestyle. does exist
C、Michael has ambitions but he can't make his dreams come true
D、Michael is a person full of imagination and his lifestyle. is common nowadays
(3)In the modern world, people will
A、stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks
B、see the people they' re dealing with
C、listen to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings
D、watch movies in their own living rooms
(4)What is the main idea of the passage?
A、We may no longer need to communicate with other human being.
B、Modern technology seems to be separating human beings.
C、We may no longer need to work in the office.
D、Modern technology makes it possible for us to work and entertain ourselves at home.
(5)What will the author most probably discuss after the last paragraph?
A、Games and sports.
B、Personal banking.
C、Music and films.
D、International business.
A.are no more interesting than form. of thinking
B.are much more interesting compared with thoughts
C.are reflections(反映)of one’s body
D.can tell people what they should do
When I was approached with the idea of trying to create a landmine(地雷) campaign, we were just three people in a small office in Washington, DC in late I had more than a few ideas about how to begin a campaign, but what if nobody cared? What if nobody responded? But I knew the only way to answer those questions was to accept the challenge.
But if I have any power as an individual, it&39;s because I work with other individuals around the world. We are ordinary people--Jemma from Armenia, Paul from Canada, Christian from Norway and thousands more-who have worked together to bring about extraordinary change. The landmine campaign is not just about landmines--it&39;s about the power of individuals to work with governments in a different way.
I believe in both my right and my responsibility to work to create a world that doesn&39;t think highly of violence and war, but where we seek different solutions to our common problems. I know that holding such beliefs is not always easy or comfortable--particularly in the post-9/ 11 world. But I believe that life is about trying to do the right thing.
Most people tend to get caught up in going to college, then getting a job, buying a house and paying the loan. Somehow, I’ve had the desire--and the drive--to do things a bit differently. If enough ordinary people back up our desire for a better world, I believe we can accomplish extraordinary things.
21.When the author was a child, she __________.
A.had many great dreams
B.wanted to do something for peace
C.didn’t know she would work for landmine campaign
D.had decided what she would do when growing up
Why did the author create a landmine campaign?A.Because she was encouraged by her colleagues
B.Because she got inspiration from protecting her brother
C.Because it was her duty to remove landmines
D.Because she was interested in whatever others disliked
What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The author had made many foreign friends
B.The landmine campaign had spread all over the world
C.Many individuals join the landmine campaign to create a better world
D.The author’s friends joined her in fighting against the government
What can be inferred from the text?A.The present world is full of violence and war
B.Going to a famous university is the author’s belief
C.Most people take war and violence for granted
D.Settling problems peacefully is the author’s belief
Our country has ______ diplomatic relation with many countries in the world.
A.set
B.settled
C.fixed
D.established
A.that
B.which
C.what
Our sports team won ______ many gold medals ______ they did at the last National Games.
A.twice as... as
B.as twice... as
C.as... as twice
D.twice... than
A. It’s true. Our bank consists of many departments.
B. Thank you, our bank is a small one.
C. You are kidding! Our bank is a small one.
A.possess
B.resemble
C.accumulate
D.locate