2010年12月英语四级考前每日一练(11)

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There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A) B) C and D ). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

　　There are people who are especially attracted to the concept of "climbing the ladder" so to increase their status, financial position , and sense of self-worth. In part, as a result of the work ethic (行为的准绳), these people are internally "driven" to work. Frequently, foreign visitors have observed that Americans spend an excessive amount of time working and as a consequence, Americans have little time for leisure or personal relationships. In American English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsively. The word "workaholic" describes an individual who is as devoted to work as an alcoholic is addicted to liquor.
　　There are conflicting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement, efficiency, and production--a workaholic upholds these values.
　　57. This passage mainly discusses __________.
　　A) the concept of climbing the ladder
　　B) the importance of self-improvement
　　C) the problem of workaholic来源：考试大
　　D) workaholics and the views on them
　　58. In tile United States, there are some people __________.
　　A) who want very much to have a self-improvement
　　B) who are absorbed by climbing the ladder
　　C) who especially like the idea of climbing a ladder
　　D) who want to get to the top of the society
　　59. When a visitor comes to the USA, he may __________.
　　A) find that Americans have a longer work hour
　　B) find that Americans have a strange work hour
　　C) have little leisure time
　　D) find that Americans work very hard
　　60. The word "workaholic" refers to a person __________.
　　A) who especially likes alcohol
　　B) who enjoys working来源：考试大
　　C) who is forced to work by someone else
　　D) who likes to work and to drink liquor
　　61. The authors attitude toward "workaholic" people is __________.
　　A) positive
　　B) negative来源：www.examda.com
　　C) indifferent
　　D) critical

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