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职称英语全真模拟试题综合类C级一(1)

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　　But when the first 5,000 copies were printed in 1852. They sold out in two days. In a year the book had sold 300,000 copies in the United States and 150,000 in England.　　　　（47） Within six months of its release, a play was made from the book which ran 350 performances in New York and remained America's most popular play for 80 years. It might appear that "Uncle Tom's Cabins was universally popular, but this was certainly not true. Many people during those pre-Civil War days——particularly defenders of the slavery system——condemned it as false propaganda and poorly written melodrama （传奇剧作品）.

　　Harriet did have strong religious views against slavery （When asked how she came to write the book, she replied: "God wrote it."）, and she tried to convince people slavery was wrong, so perhaps the book could be considered propaganda.　　　　（48）

　　Though she was born in Connecticut in 1832, as a young woman she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, when her father accepted the presidency of newly founded Lane Theological Seminary （神学院）. Ohio was a free state, but just across the Ohio River in Kentucky, Harriet saw slavery in action.　　　　（49） In 1851, Harriet Beecher Stowe began her book.

　　Its vast influence strengthened the anti-slavery movement and angered defenders of the slave system.　　　　（50）

　　In fact, when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet at the White House during the Civil War, he said, "So, this is the little lady who started this big war."

　　A She had read a lot about the slavery system

　　B Today some historians （历史学家） think that it helped bring on the American Civil War.

　　C But if so, it was true propaganda, because it accurately described the evils of slavery.

　　D For a while it outsold every book in the world, except the Bible

　　E But neither she nor her first publisher thought it would be a big success.

　　F She lived 18 years in Cincinnati, marrying Calvin Stowe, professor of a college.

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Customs of the World

　　If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be from your own.

　　A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there　　　　（51） it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be　　　　（52） for washing yourself. Also in India, you might　　　　　　（53） a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many　　　　（54） of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you　　　　（55） your head to indicate "yes" - a nod indicates "no". The Arabs are　　　　（56） for their hospitality （好客）. At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that any drinking vessel （器皿） is filled again　　　　（57） again as soon as you drain it. The way to　　　　（58） that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in　　　　（59） hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

　　In Europe it is quite usual to　　　　（60） your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could　　　　（61） him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude　　　　（62） such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are　　　　（63） supposed to touch the head of an adult - it's just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for 　　　　（64） to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.

　　Customs vary from country to　　　　（65）. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. In such circumstances, the rule is: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

　　51 A achieve B consider C test D help

　　52 A noticed B used C bought D caused

　　53 A hear B hope C miss D see

　　54 A countries B people C parts D hills

　　55 A nod B beat C shake D touch

　　56 A interested B terrible C careful D famous

　　57 A and B till C also D still

　　58 A discuss B turn C indicate D forget

　　59 A my B its C our D your

　　60 A cross B put C take D hurt

　　61 A pay B stop C make D point

　　62 A outside B below C along D for