I’d been travelling for long hours on a lonely country road when I had a flat tyre. So I had to ? ? ? and get the tools to fix the problem. It certainly wasn’t ? ? ? doing this with a white shirt and suit on.

Nightfall was approaching. Suddenly a car pulled up beside me. A man got out and offered to? ? ? ? me. Seeing tattoos (纹身) on his arm, I became ? ? ? as thoughts of robberies flashed through my mind. But ? ? ? I could say anything, he had already begun to take the tools to change the? ? ? ? . While watching him, I happened to look back at his car and noticed someone sitting in the passenger seat. This ? ? ? me.

Then, without warning, it began to rain. He suggested that I wait in his car because my car was unsafe. As the rain increased, I unwillingly agreed. When I settled into the back seat, a woman’s voice came from the front seat. I replied with much ? ? ? when seeing an old woman there. It must be his mother, I thought. To my surprise, the old woman was a neighbor of the man who was helping me. “Jeff insisted on stopping when he saw you ? ? ? the tyre.” “I am grateful for his help,” I said. “Me too!” she said with a smile. He helped drive her to see her husband twice a week in a nursing home. She also said that he ? ? ? at the church and taught disadvantaged students for free.

??? Finally, Jeff helped me change the tyre. I tried to offer him money and of course he refused it. As we shook hands to say goodbye I apologized for my stupid ? ? ? at the first sight of him, and this incident warned us that we shouldn’t judge people by the way they ? ? .

1.A. stop????????????? B. move????????????? C. see????????????? D. look

2.A. difficult????????????? B. easy? ????????????? C. bad????????????? D. polite

3.A. lift????????????? B. carry????????????? C. drive????????????? D. help

4.A. discouraged? ????????????? B. disappointed ????????????? C. frightened? ????????????? D. astonished

5.A. as????????????? B. before????????????? C. until????????????? D. when

6.A. tyre????????????? B. suit????????????? C. shirt????????????? D. tools

7.A. puzzled????????????? B. embarrassed????????????? C. calmed????????????? D. concerned

8.A. fear? ????????????? B. relief? ????????????? C. satisfaction????????????? D. delight

9.A. taking on? ????????????? B. fighting for? ????????????? C. picking out? ????????????? D. struggling with

10.A. volunteered? ????????????? B. studied ????????????? C. grew ????????????? D. performed

11.A. ignorance????????????? B. words????????????? C. reaction????????????? D. comment

12.A. drove????????????? B. walked????????????? C. behaved????????????? D. looked

In Japan, “what’s your type?” is much more than small talk; it can be a more important question in everything from matchmaking to getting a job. By type, the Japanese mean blood type, and no amount of scientific debunking (揭穿) can kill a widely held belief that blood tells all.

In the year that just ended, four of Japan’s top 10 best-sellers were about how blood type determines personality, according to Japan’s largest book distributor, Tohan Co. Taku Kabeya, chief editor at Bungeisha, thinks the appeal comes from having one’s self-image confirmed; readers discover the definition of their blood type and “It’s like ‘Yes, that’s me!’“

As defined by the books, type As are sensitive perfectionists but overanxious; type Bs am cheerful but weird and selfish; Os are curious, generous but stubborn; and Abs are arty but mysterious and unpredictable. All that may sound like a horoscope(占星), but the public doesn’t seem to care. Nowadays matchmaking agencies provide blood-type compatibility (兼容性) tests, and some companies make decisions about assignments based on employees’ blood types. Children at some kindergartens are divided up by blood type, and the women’s softball team that won gold at the Beijing Olympics used the theory to customize each player’s training.

Blood types, determined by the proteins in the blood, have nothing to do with personality, said Satoru Kikuchi, associate professor of psychology at Shinshu University. “It’s simply false science, “he said, “The idea encourages people to judge others by the blood types, without trying to understand them as human beings. It’s like racism.” This use of blood-typing has disreputable (名声不好的) roots. The theory was imported from Nazi race ideologues (空谈家) and adopted by Japan’s militarist government in the 1930s to breed better soldiers. The idea was abandoned years later and the craze faded. It resurfaced in the 1970s, however, as Masahiko Nomi, a supporter with no medical background, gave the theory mass appeal. His son, Toshitaka now promotes it through a private group, the Human Science ABO Center, saying it’s not intended to rank or judge people but to smooth relationships and help make the best of one’s talents.

1. That many Japan’s best-sellers were about blood type implies ____________.

A. this topic is used by many people in small talks

B. Japanese attach great importance to blood type

C. people don’t want to have confirmed self-image

D. the definition of blood type leads to arguments

2. According to the passage, ________ may face more pressure while performing a task.

A. type As   B. type Bs    C. type Os    D. type ABs

3. Kikuchi compared blood type determinism to racism because ______________.

A. both blood type and race are determined by the proteins in the blood

B. neither blood type nor race is related to our character and personality

C. both of them judge people without considering their individualities

D. blood type determinism believes human abilities are decided by race

4. Who introduced the blood type theory to Japan?

A. Nazis from Germany.                                  B. Japan’s militarist government.

C. A supporter called Masahiko Nomi.         D. Human Science ABO Center.

请根据首字母或汉语提示完成句子。

1.Selling cigarettes to teens is considered i_________ in many countries.

2.I r________ Tom at the sight of him in the street though we haven’t seen each other for years.

3.People often judge you by the first i___________ you make.

4.I would a___________ it if you carry the box for me.

5.He is proud that his son has been a___________ to Oxford University.

6.We __________(交换) our addresses when we met for the first time.

7.Doctors are aiming to _______________(集中) more on prevention than cure.

8.Do you like a live show or a ______________(录制的) show ?

9.That did great harm to the health of those _________ (上瘾的) to drugs

10.He was so lucky that he ________ (幸存) the traffic accident.

    In Japan, “what’s your type?” is much more than small talk; it can be a more important question in everything from matchmaking to getting a job. By type, the Japanese mean blood type, and no amount of scientific debunking (揭穿) can kill a widely held belief that blood tells all.

In the year that just ended, four of Japan’s top 10 best-sellers were about how blood type determines personality, according to Japan’s largest book distributor, Tohan Co. Taku Kabeya, chief editor at Bungeisha, thinks the appeal comes from having one’s self-image confirmed; readers discover the definition of their blood type and “It’s like ‘Yes, that’s me!’“

As defined by the books, type As are sensitive perfectionists but overanxious; type Bs am cheerful but weird and selfish; Os are curious, generous but stubborn; and Abs are arty but mysterious and unpredictable. All that may sound like a horoscope(占星), but the public doesn’t seem to care. Nowadays matchmaking agencies provide blood-type compatibility (兼容性) tests, and some companies make decisions about assignments based on employees’ blood types. Children at some kindergartens are divided up by blood type, and the women’s softball team that won gold at the Beijing Olympics used the theory to customize each player’s training.

    Blood types, determined by the proteins in the blood, have nothing to do with personality, said Satoru Kikuchi, associate professor of psychology at Shinshu University. “It’s simply false science, “he said, “The idea encourages people to judge others by the blood types, without trying to understand them as human beings. It’s like racism.” This use of blood-typing has disreputable (名声不好的) roots. The theory was imported from Nazi race ideologues (空谈家) and adopted by Japan’s militarist government in the 1930s to breed better soldiers. The idea was abandoned years later and the craze faded. It resurfaced in the 1970s, however, as Masahiko Nomi, a supporter with no medical background, gave the theory mass appeal. His son, Toshitaka now promotes it through a private group, the Human Science ABO Center, saying it’s not intended to rank or judge people but to smooth relationships and help make the best of one’s talents.

1. That many Japan’s best-sellers were about blood type implies ____________.

A. this topic is used by many people in small talks

B. Japanese attach great importance to blood type

C. people don’t want to have confirmed self-image

D. the definition of blood type leads to arguments

2. According to the passage, ________ may face more pressure while performing a task.

A. type As   B. type Bs    C. type Os    D. type ABs

3. Kikuchi compared blood type determinism to racism because ______________.

A. both blood type and race are determined by the proteins in the blood

B. neither blood type nor race is related to our character and personality

C. both of them judge people without considering their individualities

D. blood type determinism believes human abilities are decided by race

4. Who introduced the blood type theory to Japan?

    A. Nazis from Germany.                                   B. Japan’s militarist government.

    C. A supporter called Masahiko Nomi.         D. Human Science ABO Center.

In Japan, “what’s your type?” is much more than small talk; it can be a more important question in everything from matchmaking to getting a job. By type, the Japanese mean blood type, and no amount of scientific debunking (揭穿) can kill a widely held belief that blood tells all.
In the year that just ended, four of Japan’s top 10 best-sellers were about how blood type determines personality, according to Japan’s largest book distributor, Tohan Co. Taku Kabeya, chief editor at Bungeisha, thinks the appeal comes from having one’s self-image confirmed; readers discover the definition of their blood type and “It’s like ‘Yes, that’s me!’“
As defined by the books, type As are sensitive perfectionists but overanxious; type Bs am cheerful but weird and selfish; Os are curious, generous but stubborn; and Abs are arty but mysterious and unpredictable. All that may sound like a horoscope(占星), but the public doesn’t seem to care. Nowadays matchmaking agencies provide blood-type compatibility (兼容性) tests, and some companies make decisions about assignments based on employees’ blood types. Children at some kindergartens are divided up by blood type, and the women’s softball team that won gold at the Beijing Olympics used the theory to customize each player’s training.
Blood types, determined by the proteins in the blood, have nothing to do with personality, said Satoru Kikuchi, associate professor of psychology at Shinshu University. “It’s simply false science, “he said, “The idea encourages people to judge others by the blood types, without trying to understand them as human beings. It’s like racism.” This use of blood-typing has disreputable (名声不好的) roots. The theory was imported from Nazi race ideologues (空谈家) and adopted by Japan’s militarist government in the 1930s to breed better soldiers. The idea was abandoned years later and the craze faded. It resurfaced in the 1970s, however, as Masahiko Nomi, a supporter with no medical background, gave the theory mass appeal. His son, Toshitaka now promotes it through a private group, the Human Science ABO Center, saying it’s not intended to rank or judge people but to smooth relationships and help make the best of one’s talents.

1. 1.

   That many Japan’s best-sellers were about blood type implies ____________.

   1. A.
      this topic is used by many people in small talks
   2. B.
      Japanese attach great importance to blood type
   3. C.
      people don’t want to have confirmed self-image
   4. D.
      the definition of blood type leads to arguments
2. 2.

   According to the passage, ________ may face more pressure while performing a task.

   1. A.
      type As  
   2. B.
      type Bs   
   3. C.
      type Os   
   4. D.
      type ABs
3. 3.

   Kikuchi compared blood type determinism to racism because ______________.

   1. A.
      both blood type and race are determined by the proteins in the blood
   2. B.
      neither blood type nor race is related to our character and personality
   3. C.
      both of them judge people without considering their individualities
   4. D.
      blood type determinism believes human abilities are decided by race
4. 4.

   Who introduced the blood type theory to Japan?
   

   1. A.
      Nazis from Germany.                                 
   2. B.
      Japan’s militarist government.
   3. C.
      A supporter called Masahiko Nomi.        
   4. D.
      Human Science ABO Center.