【正文】 n that breastfeeding can be good for a baby＇s health. This is especially true in poor countries, where water can be contaminated. For instance, a baby given formula in developing countries is 14 times more likely to die in the first six months than one who＇s breastfed. In the ., some research has suggested that breastfeeding may raise a baby＇s IQ（智商）by a few points. But a recent study with siblings（兄弟姐妹）found little advantage to breastfeeding. Horta says these previous studies didn＇t follow children into adulthood to see if breastfeeding had longterm effects. So Horta analyzed data collected from 3,493 volunteers he and his colleagues have been following since birth. They are now in their 30s. First, the researchers gave the subjects IQ tests. Those who were breastfed for 12 months or more had IQ test scores that were points higher than those who were breastfed for less than one month, the team found. When Horta and his colleagues looked at how much education the subjects had gotten and how much money they were making, they also found a clear difference： Those who were breastfed the longest stayed in school for about an extra year and had monthly salaries that were about a third higher. 1. From the passage, we learn that Horta[A]. [答案]A. is from Brazil 2. Which of the following about those who were breastfed is NOT mentioned？[B] [答案]B. They were happier C. They were smarter 3. Which of the following is TRUE？[C] [答案]C. Horta＇s research project lasted about 30 years 4. The word contaminated in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to[C]. [答案]C. polluted 5. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage？[C] [答案]C. Breastfeeding Improves Chances of Success 正誤判斷題 Liu Hui and Molly are discussing the issue of educational quality at a workshop. Liu Hui： Hi, Molly. Today＇s topic is educational quality. First, what does educational quality mean to you？ Molly： As far as I＇m concerned, quality education means good learning standards in educational institutions. So, educational quality ensures a desirable oute for learners. Liu Hui： Sounds like after some serious thinking. However, many definitions of quality in education exist, testifying to the plexity and multifaceted nature of the concept. Molly： Definitely, establishing a contextualized understanding of quality means including relevant stakeholders. Key stakeholders often hold different views and meanings of educational quality. Liu Hui： There are many prestigious universities in the US. They all provide highquality education. But some universities aren＇t known for their quality. It＇s hard to imagine the gap. Molly： Yes, in the US the quality in higher education is quite mixed. Universities like Harvard, Yale, MIT, etc., you know, are wellknown all over the world. However, there are some institutions providing poor education, so called diploma mills. Liu Hui： In China, we have similar issues in educational quality. Some universities pay more attention to profits instead of quality. Molly： How to improve educational quality is an international issue. But, solutions are grounded in values, cultures and traditions and may be specific to a given nation as well. 1. Molly thinks that educational quality ensures a satisfactory oute for learners. [答案T] 2. Liu Hui disagrees with Molly on the meaning of education quality. [答案F] 3. All universities in the . offer highquality education. [答案F] 4. Diploma mills cannot provide highquality education. [答案T] 5. In China, there isn＇t any diploma mill. [答案F] 單元自測5 試題及答案 題目為隨機，用查找功能（Ctrl＋F）搜索題目 [題目]— Can you help me clear up the mess？ — _________________. [答案]No problem [題目]— Have a nice holiday, Ted. — _________________. [答案]Thank you, and you too [題目]— How was the journey to London？ — _________________. [答案]It went very well [題目]— What＇s the best way to get to the Empire Hotel from here？ — _________________. [答案]Walking through the wood [題目]— You needn＇t do the work till after the New Year. — _________________. [答案]Oh, good! Thank you. [題目]He is fond of playing ____ piano while his brother is interested in listening to ___ music. [答案]the；/ [題目]Important ________ his discovery might be, it was regarded as a matter of no account in his time. [答案]as [題目]_______ her and then try to copy what she does. [答案]Watch [題目]_______ tomorrow＇s lessons, Frank has no time to go out with his friends. [答案]Not having prepared [題目]__________ these honours he received a sum of money. [答案]Besides [題目]A police officer claimed that the young man had attempted to __________ paying his fare. [答案]avoid [題目]I want to buy a ______ wallet for him. [答案]small black leather [題目]The young ______ interested in pop music. [答案]are [題目]This kind of material expands _________ the temperature increasing. [答案]with [題目]Will you _____ me a favor, please？ [答案]do 填寫主題句 I. READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBTITLE (AD) FOR EACH PARAGRAPH. A. THE INEXACTITUDE OF LANGUAGE B. PREVENTING MISUNDERSTANDINGS C. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION D. FOSTERING RESPECT E. AVOIDING CONFLICTS Para 1[答案C] Intercultural munication refers to messages transmitted between members of two or more different societies. Effective intercultural munication helps firms avoid conflict, prevent misunderstandings, and foster respect. Para 2[答案E] The workplace is growing more diverse every day. Managers cannot assume that what they find inoffensive will also be inoffensive to their subordinates. A lack of sensitivity can lead to claims of discrimination or harassment, which costs firms big money. Intercultural munication involves exercising sensitivity and tact to avoid such conflicts. Para 3[答案A] We human beings have developed language to municate ideas to one another. Still, our language represents an imperfect form of munication. Sometimes, words cannot accurately convey an idea, because the information might be highly plex. Also, a concept that exists in one culture or language might not be part of another. Effective intercultural m