2015新余二模英语试题及答案(3)

A contrast is often made between business, which is competitive, and government, which is a monopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and business leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving freedom.
Competition in business is also believed to strengthen the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition is seen as an open and fair race where success goes to the swiftest person regardless of his or her social class background. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American alternative to social rank based on family background. Business is therefore viewed as and expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic （贵族的）idea of inherited privilege. 
28. The underlined statement in paragraph 1. “The business of America is business” probably 件means “ ________”.
A. The business institutions in America are concerned with commerce.
B. Business problems are of great importance to the American government.
C. Business is of primary concern to Americans.
D. America is a great power in world business.
29. Americans believe that they can realize their personal values only_______.
A. when given equality of opportunity      B. through doing business
C. by protecting their individual freedom    D. by way of competition
30. Government is believed to differ strikingly from business in that government is characterized by _______.
A. its absolute control of power             B. its function in preserving personal freedom 
C. its role in protecting basic American values. 
D. its democratic way of exercising leadership
31. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes _________.
A. Americans are more ambitious than people in other countries.
B. in many countries success often depends on one’s social status.
C. American businesses are more democratic than those in other countries.
D. businesses in other countries are not as competitive as those in America. 
D．
The oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback. Modern holistic (整体的) medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient, not just the disease. It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness. The most important influences on today’s holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health.
Holistic medicine usually combines diet, physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage (按摩) and acupuncture (针炙). Herbal treatment, a practice of treating illness by using plants, is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Homeopathy is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA. Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann described how very tiny doses (剂量) of a drug had an effect on his patients. According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted (稀释), the stronger its effects. The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable treatment.
Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine. They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs. Transcendental meditation is one of the best known of these techniques. People repeat words inside their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.
The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient, not just the disease. Life-style, emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a person’s health. Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet, exercise and fresh air, all of which contribute to health. Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments, so that their patients can choose a combination of treatments that suits them. One problem with holistic medicine is that it is difficult for people to be sure a doctor is reliable. To solve this, many countries want alternative doctors to form professional bodies.
32. Modern holistic medicine centers upon     . 
A. curing a disease B. herbal treatment
C. continuous development D. keeping patients healthy
33. The principle of homeopathy is that     .
A. the large doses of medicine that will not be harmful will take better effect
B. the disease will be cured sooner by taking larger doses of medicine
C. a small thinner dose of medicine will be more effective
D. the doses of medicine depend on how serious the illness is
34. Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?
A. Holistic Medicine         B. Traditional Medicine Returns
C. History of Medicine        D. Combination of Treatments Works
35. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Relaxation is the key of holistic treatment.
B. Holistic medicine needs to become more trustworthy.
C. Holistic treatment is more beneficial than traditional treatments.
D. Holistic medicine will become the most welcome treatment soon.


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