[单项选择] Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted. We tend to assume that experts and religious leaders tell us "the truth". We tend to believe that things advertised on television or in newspapers can’’t be bad for us. However, encouragement of critical thinking in students is one of the goals of most colleges and universities. Few professors require students to share the professors’’ own beliefs. In general, professors are more concerned that students learn to question and critically examine the arguments of others, including some of their own beliefs or values. This does not mean that professors insist that you change your beliefs, either. It does mean, however, professors will usually ask you to support the views you express in class or in your writing. If your premises (前提) are shaky, or if your arguments are not logical, professors personally point out the false reasoning in your arguments. Most professors want you to learn to recognize the premises of your argum
A. easily accept certain things without a second thought
B. grow up through learning certain things in life
C. are forming their views during their growth
D. have strong beliefs in authorities while getting old

[单项选择] Most of us grow up taking certain things for granted. We tend to assume that experts and religious leaders tell us "the truth". We tend to believe that things advertised on television or in newspapers can’’t be bad for us. However, encouragement of critical thinking in students is one of the goals of most colleges and universities. Few professors require students to share the professors’’ own beliefs. In general, professors are more concerned that students learn to question and critically examine the arguments of others, including some of their own beliefs or values. This does not mean that professors insist that you change your beliefs, either. It does mean, however, professors will usually ask you to support the views you express in class or in your writing. If your premises (前提) are shaky, or if your arguments are not logical, professors personally point out the false reasoning in your arguments. Most professors want you to learn to recognize the premises of your argum
A. criticize others
B. share professors’ beliefs
C. give their own ideas
D. change their own beliefs

[填空题]Most of us grow up (take) ______ certain things for granted.

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For most of us, body weight goes up with age—an average of one pound a year after 25, according to the American Medical Association. We can fight against body weight through exercise and the right dietary (饮食的) habits, according to the National Institute on Aging.
Consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program. Whichever activity you choose, start slowly—say ten minutes a day—and over the next six to eight weeks, build up to at least 30 minutes three to four times a week. "Grade your exercise between one and ten," suggests Dr. Richard Stein, "with one being not very tired and ten being exhausted. A comfortable exertion (费力) level between six and eight is what you should aim at."
In planning your diet, consider these tips: 1. Eat several small meals a day—as many as six. 2. Don’t skip breakfast. 3. Make the last meal of the day a small one. 4. A variety of foods is important for good health. Bu

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For most of us, body weight goes up with age---an average of one pound a year after 25,according to the American Medical Association. We can fight against body weight through exercise and the right dietary (饮食的) habits, according to the National Institute on Aging.Consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program. Whichever activity you choose, start slowly --- say ten minutes a day--- and over the next six to eight weeks, build up to at least 30 minutes three to four times a week. “Grade your exercise between one and ten,” suggests Dr. Richard Stein, “with one being not very tired and ten being exhausted. A comfortable exertion (费力) level between six and eight is what you should aim at.”
In planning your diet, consider these tips:
1. Eat several small meals a day---as many as six. 2.Don’t skip breakfast.
3. Make the last meal of the day a small one.
4. A variety of foods is important for good health