大学英语四级模拟试卷第05组（阅读1）

Part ⅡReading Comprehension (35 minutes)
Directions:There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C), and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage 1
Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
There are people who are especially attracted to the concept of “climbing the ladder” so to increase their status,financial position,and sense of self-worth.In part,as a result of the work ethic (行为的准绳),these people are internally “driven” to work.Frequently,foreign visitors have observed that Americans spend an excessive amount of time working and as a consequence,Americans have little time for leisure or personal relationships.In American English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsively.The word “workaholic”describes an individual who is as devoted to work as an alcoholic is addicted to liquor.
There are conflicting points of view about workaholics.Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics
abuse themselves physically and mentally.Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are
extremely productive.The American culture values achievement,efficiency,and production—a workaholic upholds these values.

21.这篇文章主要讨论____。
A)爬梯子的概念
B)自我提升的重要性
C)工作狂的问题
D)工作狂以及对他们的看法

22.在美国，有一些人____。A)非常想提高自己的；B)醉心于爬梯子的；C)特别喜欢爬梯子的人；D)想爬到社会顶端的

23.当一个游客来到美国，他可能会。A)发现美国人的工作时间更长；B)发现美国人的工作时间很奇怪；C)几乎没有闲暇时间；D)发现美国人工作非常努力；

24.“工作狂”这个词指的是一个人____。A)特别喜欢喝酒的B)喜欢工作的C)被别人强迫工作的D)喜欢工作和喝酒的

25.The author’s attitude toward“workaholic”people is____
A)positive B)negative C)indifferent D)critical 位律师回复