51.Each winter holiday makers in the mountains come face to face with death because ___ . A. they fail to realize how dangerous avalanches can be B. they are not expert enough at skiing on the fixed runs C. they are trying to avoid areas where avalanches happen D. they ski great distances down the mountainsides
b;"Z`/h 52. According to the writer, skiing conditions in the Salzburg area of Austria before the accident happened were ___ . A. perfect for the inexperienced skier B. unsafe because the new snow was covered with ice C. typical of conditions resulting in avalanches D. suitable only for skiing locally
.ViOf){U\ 53. It would appear from the text that avalanches are brought about because ___ . A. a particular section of snow is not thick enough B. there is a slight fall in the temperature C. heavy snowfalls turn into rain D. the ice between different sections of snow melts
YeB)]$'?u` 54. In areas where avalanches are known to happen ___ . A. local residents stay indoors when the weather is bad B. measures are taken to prevent serious avalanches C. small avalanches can easily be prevented D. skiers form themselves into a wall to keep the snow in position
~--F?KUnL 55.Although accidents do happen, skiers will be reasonably safe if ___ . A. they stay on the officially approved slopes B. they ski only for pleasure C. they ski only at resorts D. they choose less crowded ski slopes
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ely~ 4 The English, as a race, are very different from all other nationalities, including their closest neighbors, the French, Belgians and Dutch. It is claimed that living on an island separated from the rest of Europe has much to do with it. Whatever the reasons, it may be fairly stated that the Englishman has developed many attitudes and habits which distinguish him from other nationalities.
j0A9;AP;;C Broadly speaking, the Englishman is a quiet, shy, reserved person who is fully relaxed only among people he knows well. In the presence of strangers or foreigner she often seems inhibited, even embarrassed. You have only to witness a city train any morning or evening to see the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or having a light sleep in a corner; no one speaks. In fact, to do so would seem most unusual. An Englishman, pretending to be giving advice to overseas visitors, once suggested, "On entering a railway carriage shake hands with all the passengers." Needless to say, he was not being serious. There is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, if broken, makes the person immediately suspect.
wPr!. :MF In many parts of the world it is quite normal to show openly extremes of enthusiasm, emotion, excitement, etc., often accompanied by appropriate gestures. The Englishman is somewhat different. Of course, an Englishman feels no less deeply than any other nationality, but he tends to display his feelings far less. This is reflected in his use of language. Imagine a man commenting on the great beauty of a young Girl. Whereas a more emotional man might describe her as "an excellent jewel", "extremely beautiful", "precious", the Englishman will flatly state "Um, she's all right". An Englishman who has seen a highly successful and enjoyable film recommends it to a friend by commenting, "It's not bad, you know," or on seeing very unusual scenery he might convey his pleasure by saying, "Nice, yes, very nice." The overseas visitor must not be disappointed by this apparent lack of interest and involvement; he must realize that "all right", "not bad", and "nice", very often have the sense of "first-class", "excellent", "beautiful". This special use of language, particularly common in England, is known as restrained statement. 56. From the passage people can infer that the English are different from other nationalities mainly in ___ . A. taste B. character C. the principle of behavior D. all aspects
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