When a person dies, his debts must be paid before his ______ can be distributed.A. paradoxesB. legaciesC. platitudesD. analogies
Hell comes to Pearl HarborIt was Sunday, December 7,1941. As usual, the wakeup call came at 5:45 a.m. The men aboard the warship USS Arizona stretched and rubbed their eyes. Seaman Russell Warriner was awakened by Quartermaster Louis Conter. Russell made his bed and helped clean the huge, shared room. The men went to the washroom, dressed in their uniforms and sat down to breakfast. It looked like it would be a normal day on board the ship.But nobody ate their breakfast: at that moment, there was a huge crashing sound from above. The ship shook violently and the men looked at each other in horror. Above their heads, hundreds of Japanese planes circled like eagles. They were diving down to drop bombs on Pearl Harbor. The scream of their engines was deafening. As bombs thundered all around, clouds of black smoke rose into the sky and hung over the sea. Russell felt his blood freeze, but he quickly came to himself and rushed up to the deck. Moments later, a bomb hit the USS Arizona and Russell was thrown more than 100 meters across the ship. He suffered serious burns on his hands, arms and legs, and watched many of his friends die.Louis, meanwhile, also standing on the deck, was lucky not to be thrown into the sea. With only minor injuries, he was able to help others who were severely burnt and in terrible pain. After receiving the order to abandon ship, Louis saved more men from the water, dragging them into the lifeboat. In the chaos and confusion after the attack, the US Navy sent a message to his family that Louis had been killed in the attack. Luckily, he was able to get in touch with them before the message arrived. Despite his remarkable actions, Louis did not think that he was a hero. “The heroes are the ones that gave their lives that day,” he said.Russell was saved from the water, but he was badly burnt, bleeding heavily. Fortunately, he was taken to hospital and survived. For many years, Russell refused to talk about what happened that morning, describing it simply as “hell”. His wife Elsa said, “When he opened up later on, he always mentioned the horror of it.”Louis and Russell would never forget the terrible scene of the attack, but they were fortunate enough to be among the few survivors from the Arizona. Nobody had expected the bombing. Japan had hatched a plot to launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, so the attack began without warning and without declaring war on the United States. The attack destroyed nearly 20 American ships and over 180 airplanes. In total, more than 2,000 American people were killed and over 1,000 others were wounded that day. More than 1,000 people aboard the Arizona lost their lives. Out of 37 sets of brothers, Russell and his brother were the only full pair to survive the attack．The surprise attack came as a great shock to the whole nation. The next day, President Roosevelt delivered his famous Pearl Harbor Speech, in which he described December 7 as “a date which will live in infamy” and asked that the US Congress declare war on Japan. In response to the attack and the president’s address, the United States joined the Second World War.Today, the USS Arizona lies where it sank: in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its location is marked with a memorial shaped like a bridge, which crosses the ship’s sunken remains . Each year, more than two million people visit the memorial. They come to see the shadow of the ship at the bottom of Pearl Harbor, to learn about the attack, to show respect for those who had lost their lives in the attack and to pray for world peace. Although about eight decades has passed, the attack on Pearl Harbor, one of the darkest episodes in American history, will never be forgotten.【小题1】When did Japanese planes attack Pearl Harbor?A．In the morning.B．At noon.C．In the afternoon.D．At midnight.【小题2】What can we know about Russell and Louis from the passage?A．Russell lost his hands, arms and legs in the attack.B．Russell was seriously burned in the attack.C．Louis’s family were sad to hear that he was killed.D．Louis was proud of his remarkable actions.【小题3】Which of the following words can best describe Louis?A．Kind and skilled.B．Helpful and clever.C．Brave and clever.D．Brave and modest.【小题4】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to Paragraph 5?A．Many American ships and airplanes were destroyed in the attack.B．More than 1,000 people aboard the Arizona were killed.C．2,000 Americans were killed and 1,000 others were wounded in the war.D．Both Russell and his brother survived the attack.
The findings of the study, which involved analyzing data from thousands of participants over a period of several years, suggest that regular exercise not only improves physical health but also has a positive impact on mental well-being.A. The study analyzed data from many participants.B. Regular exercise has multiple benefits.C. The study lasted for several years.D. Mental well-being is important.
Comprehensive Practice Pair work : Work with your partner to complete the following dialogue , using the words and phrases in brackets . Make changes or additions where necessary . Model : Reporter : Hello , Prof.Taft , I'm a reporter with Germany's Bild newspaper . Would you please talk about the story of your photograph appearing on a Nazi magazine ?Prof.Tait : Sure . Recently I _ presented _ the magazine to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Me morial . Its front cover carries a photograph of me as a little baby . You might find _it remarkable _ that my photograph was chosen as the image of the ideal Aryan baby when anti-Semitism _was surging _in Berlin . ( remarkable , present , surge ) Reporter : Yes , indeed . Prof.Taff , because we know , you have parents _____ ( Jewish origin ) Prof.Taft : You're right . My mom ______ in horror at the news about me appearing on the Nazi magazine , because people ______ the baby was Jewish . So she went back to the photographer to ask what had happened . He explained that there was ______ to pick the most beautiful Aryan baby and he had deliberately ( 故意地 ) ______ . ( submit , find out , exclaim , contest ) Reporter : Did the Nazis discover who you were and did they find you ?Prof.Taft : Fortunately , no , for my family ____ Germany in 1938 . We moved first to Latvia , then _____ Paris until the Nazis _____ . We had a visa problem with the U.S. , so we stayed in Cuba before we finally came to settle in the U.S. in 1949 . ( take control of , flee , take refuge in ) Reporter : Your story sounds horrible . Are you angry at the photographer ?Prof.Taft : No , actually as I reflect on my personal story , I'm thankful that this _____ photographer did what he did . I'm also pleased that I've added my story to the ______ revelations about how ridiculous ( 荒唐 ) the Nazis were . I do hope I've _____ the message to the world in my way . ( numerous , deliver , outstanding )
Five days without fast food I'm a programmer.I am fat and have little time to exercise.I find it easy for me to get tired and sleepy.Last week，I go to the doctor.He tells me maybe （可能） I eat too much unhealthy food and it's time to lose weight （减肥） .It's easy to just get fast food when you're hungry.But it can also be unhealthy.So I decide （决定） to not have fast food for five days and make healthy food at home. Day 1：The struggle （挣扎）McDonald's is calling me!But I remember my plan （计划） .I cook some fish for dinner.Day 2：______I cook healthy vegetable noodles at home.I am surprised by how good it was.Day 3：New breakfastFor breakfast，I have a banana sandwich.Don't let the name "sandwich" cheat （欺骗） you.The banana works as the "bread" for this breakfast.Day 4：Food at homeI make myself a burrito （卷饼） .I use tomatoes，beans and some other vegetables.What a great meal!Day 5：Going all outI make it!I will try to eat healthy food more often. （1）Why does the writer go to the doctor？ ____ A.He wants to exercise.B.He feels tired and sleepy.C.He is too （太） busy.D.He should lose weight.（2）In which section can we read this article in a newspaper （报纸） ？ ____ A.Health.B.Sports.C.School life.D.Music.（3）What do we know about the writer from Day 1？ ____ A.The writer gets a call from McDonald's.B.The writer really wants to eat McDonald's.C.McDonald's helps the writer make a plan.D.The writer was good at cooking fish.（4）What's the best heading for Day 3？ ____ A.Keeping fast food.B.Eating noodles.C.Staying at home.D.Trying new things.（5）Why does the writer say that the name "banana sandwich" cheats you？ ____ A.Because it tastes really good.B.ecause sandwiches are unhealthy.C.Because there is no bread.D.Because there are no bananas.
The army is often seen as the last line of defense against both foreign and domestic threats, thus it has been significantly funded and held in high -------.A. rewardB. regardC. guardD. regards
Directions : For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay . As cell phones become so common in our life there has been debate as to whether colleges should ban cell phones in classes . Write an essay to explain your position about the issue . You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words
In the US, people who were born between the late 1980s and early 2000s have been considered lazy and too demanding; however, new surveys show this is not true. When researchers studied the vacation attitudes among different age groups, they found that this group of people is the least likely to take a vacation and the most likely to feel shameful about taking one. Even if they take vacations, about one third of them work during their vacation. Researchers believe that the economic environment when they got their jobs affects their attitude toward hard work. The people in this group experienced how difficult it was to get a job, so they want to be sure to keep it. If they show their bosses that they sacrifice their vacation time, it’ll help them keep their positions. This group also has a lot of student loans, so they can’t afford to get fired, researchers say.1.What did researchers find about people born between the late 1980s and early 2000s?A) They are very lazy.B) They are too demanding.C) They are neither lazy nor demanding.D) They are unlikely to work during their vacation2.What is the attitude of this group of people toward work?A) They don’t like to work too hard.B) They don’t care about being fired.C) They love to work and know the value of work.D) They can’t afford to be fired and are ready to work more.
The economist says he is optimistic that developed nations will remain _ to improving the quality of life in Africa.A. admittedB. submittedC. committedD. omitted
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中根小短线代表一个 字母 ) A va---- is a space that contains no air or other gas.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) If there is a bo-- in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity.
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
选择合适的单词补全句子