Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phra

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

We must face the fact that there are many aspects of the information age. All information makes us anxious. Over some of these, we have little or no control. On the other hand, there are steps we can take to eliminate much of 　 50　 . We might say, then, that survival in the information age is a challenging yet 　 51　 task.

To some extent, we are all receivers and givers of information. Our brain, however, receives and processes information in different ways. One way involves the amazing capacity of the brain to process information subconsciously.

Another way involves 　 52　 processing of information such as during conversation. We have a great deal of control over this type of information processing --- both as givers and receivers. If we indulge (任凭) ourselves talking about tiny things or even harmful information, valuable time and 　 53　 can be wasted. Meanwhile this can make us and others anxious. You may lose opportunities to absorb and distribute information that is truly useful for 　 54　 in this troubled world.

Information gathered by reading is processed consciously and 　 55　 takes longest. The written word is still the most powerful way of 　 56　 imagination and conveying information, ideas, and concept.

How can we 　 57　 so much information from various sources, such as reading material, TV program, computer games, and other 　 58　 activities? The answer is screening. Screening, sorting out or prioritizing what we need to hear, see, say or read may 　59 much information anxiety.

To cut through confusing information, 　60 this basic rule: Keep it simple! The secret to processing information is narrowing your 　61 of information. Simplicity is 　62 in many Asian cultures and is even recognized in Western cultures as a superior way of living. Writer Duane Elgin 　63 , “To live more simply is to live more purposefully and with a 　64 of needless distraction.”

50. A. anxiety B. trouble　 C. interest　 D. curiosity

51. A. donating　 B. accomplishing　 C. rewarding　 D. searching

52. A. sensitive　 B. conscious　 C. unconscious D. reasonable

53. A. health　 B. wealth C. power D. energy

54. A. expanding　 B. surviving　 C. stretching　 D. bearing

55. A. hence　 B. however C. still D. yet

56. A. cooperating B. finding　 C. stimulating D. removing

57. A. think of B. deal with　 C. do with D. rule over

58. A. considerate　 B. professional 　 C. humorous　 D. recreational

59. A. get rid of B. bring about C. break into　 D. come to

60. A. catch　 B. apply　 C. abandon D. offer

61. A. rank B. limit　 C. field　 D. lane

62. A. received　 B. supplied C. labeled　 D. recommended

63. A. opposed　 B. stated C. declined D. offered

64. A. minimum B. maximum　 C. quantity D. presence

试题答案

ACBDB  ACBDA  BCDBA