【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 s that fall in this category. Getting Away With It— Or Not Those who don39。t get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn39。t learn from the test, which deprives (剝奪 ) him/her of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence。 the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst of all, a cheater who doesn39。t get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is farther behind, but also because it seems easier. This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Cheating Hurts Others, Too Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions don39。t count and don39。t really hurt anyone. But individual choices have an intense cumulative (累積的 ) effect. Cheating can spread like a disease. Recent statistics suggest 30% or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others39。 grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating poisons the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. (If I don39。t cheat, I can39。t pete with those who do. ) Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn, but a cheater says, I39。m not interested in what you39。re trying to teach。 all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others. The end result is a destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the university and harm those who worked hard for their degree. Why Integrity Matters If cheating bees the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others. If not, we couldn39。t put money in the bank, buy food, clothing or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist— the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals fet or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation39。s economy and our individual well being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education. In sum, we all have a mon stake in our school, our munity, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also ______. A) sticks to them in their daily life C) understands their true values B) makes them known to others D) sees that others also follow them What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships? A) It helps to create team spirit. C) It is the basis of mutual trust. B) It facilitates munication. D) It inspires mutual respect. Why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take? A) To ensure we make responsible choices. C) So that we don39。t break any rules. B) To avoid being overwhelmed by stress. D) So that we don39。t run into trouble. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if______. A) it has caused no harm C) it has gone unnoticed B) it is claimed to be unintentional D) it is mitted with good intentions What should one do if he doesn39。t wish to fool himself?. A) Avoid making excuses. C) Make his intensions public. B) Listen to other people39。s advice. D) Have others watch over his shoulder. Those who take risks they regret later on______. A) will often bee more cautious C) value immediate benefits most B) are usually very aggressive D) may lose everything in the end According to the author, a cheater who doesn39。t get caught right away will______. A) pay more dearly C) be widely admired B) bee more confident D) feel somewhat lucky Cheaters at exam don39。t care about their education。 all they care about is how to______. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people39。s______. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of______. Part Ⅳ Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. With the world39。s population estimated to grow from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers, businesses and governments are already dealing with the impact this increase will have on everything from food and water to infrastructure (基礎設施 ) and jobs. Underlying all this (47) will be the demand for energy, which is expected to double over the next 40 years. Finding the resources to meet this demand in a (48) , sustainable way is the cornerstone (基石 ) of our nation39。s energy security, and will be one of the major (49) of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy— biofuels, wind and solar, to name