B.Listening for details.-|||-1.What can you do with the item?Write your answer on the line.-|||-2.Choose the correct answers.-|||-1)What can you NOT do with the item?-|||-a.take photos and video b.talk on the phone C.surf the Web-|||-2)What does the woman say about the item?-|||-a. It`s very stylish. b.It`s comfortable. c.She doesn`t want to wear it.-|||-3)Does the man like the item?-|||-a.yes b.no c.He doesn`t say.
A. Read the choices. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.(1) (单选题).A.The founder of Burger King.B.The founder of McDonald's.C.The founder of KFC.D.The founder of Pizza Hut.(2) (单选题).A.He had to prepare meals for his family.B.He had to work in a restaurant.C.He was greatly interested in cooking.D.He was trained as a cook.(3) (单选题).A. motel.B.A hospital.C.Restaurants.D.Gas stations.(4) (单选题).A.He was no longer interested in running it.B.He became too sick to continue.C.A new highway took traffic away from the properties.D.Customers were tired of the food in his restaurant.(5) (单选题).A.Properties.B.Cookies.C.Groceries.D.Spices.
1A.The debate.B.The advertising.C.The information.D.The products.2E.Manufacturers.F.Banks.G.Customers.H.Advertising agents.3I.The woman appears to be positive about advertising.J.The man seems to know more about advertising.K.The woman is a clerk in an advertising company.L.The man is likely to attend the debate on advertising.4M.It provides information of a product.N.It tells only the truth of a product.O.It provides trial products.P.It tells the defect of a product.
阅读理解Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you can apply for(申请)this program. It provides eight weeks of paid work along with training.Who can apply: Students aged 15-18 years old.Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with business training and awards(奖金)of up to 3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who can apply: Students aged 15-25.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou can join the program and work on local natural resource management(自然资源管理)projects for eight weeks this summer.Who can apply: Students aged 16-17.Summer Employment OpportunitiesThrough the program, students can work in all kinds of summer positions each year.Who can apply: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for disabled people.For more information, click(点击)the program names to visit their websites.(1)What's the age requirement of Jobs for Youth?A.16-17. B.15-29. C.15-25. D.15-18.(2)What's special about Summer Company?A.It provides training.B.It offers awards to students.C.It provides different positions.D.It requires one to work for eight weeks.(3)Which program is friendly to disabled young people?A.Jobs for Youth.B.Summer Company.C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D.Summer Employment Opportunities."Look out, Alex!"The ball hit Alex right on the top of the head. He fell onto the floor, and the crowd were shocked.Coach Winkler ran out onto the floor. Alex's breathing was very shallow(弱的). The coach called for the paramedics(急救员)at once.Alex was our star player, and this was the final game. We couldn't do it without him.For several minutes we were all at a loss while Alex lay on the floor. Soon the ambulance(救护车)arrived and then took him to the hospital."Guys, this is the big game. I know you are worried about Alex. But he would want us to go out there, give it our best, and win the game. We have gotten this far as a team. I think we can give just a little more and do it for Alex," the coach encouraged us.I looked around. Everybody was serious, and we would do our best.The game started again. 2-2, 10-10, 20-21, the score continued to rise.At half-time, the score was 49-49. Coach Winkler told us that Alex was cheering for us from his hospital bed. He would be all right soon.In the second half, the score continued to go back and forth(反反复复). It would just be a matter of which team had the ball in the final seconds. Ten seconds to go before the end of the game. My team gave me the ball. As I dribbled down the court(运球穿过球场), I could hear Alex's voice in my ear, "Shoot from the center line. You can do it." I threw the ball out of my hand. It went through the basket like water rushing through a waterfall(瀑布).(1)Alex fell because ________.A.he was too tiredB.he had difficulty breathingC.he got hit by the basketballD.he was pushed by another player(2)At half-time, ________.A.the coach got really worriedB.the two teams got the same scoreC.the writer encouraged his teammatesD.Alex called the coach from the hospital(3)What does the passage mainly talk about?A. dangerous sport.B.A sudden accident.C.A kind basketball coach.D.An exciting basketball game.World's Top Food MarketsSt. Lawrence Market, Toronto, CanadaSt. Lawrence Market, in the center of Toronto, is about 200 years old. There are a lot of shops here（well over 100）with every kind of meat and seafood. Shoppers visit from all over the world.Castries Market, St. LuciaNaturally, this island country in the Caribbean Sea has a market famous for fish and fruit. Buy some bananas for lunch and some fish for dinner. And try the local sauce—it's very hot!La Vucciria, Palermo, ItalyThere aren't many markets in the world with live music. But in Palermo, musicians play and sing as shoppers buy their sausages and kebabs（烤肉串）. It's a great atmosphere（氛围）!Borough Market, London, UKIt is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London. Its history dates back to（追溯到）12th century. The market is famous with food lovers. It's open from Monday to Saturday and it's good to go very early. There isn't much food for sale after 10 a.m.!(1)Where is St. Lawrence Market?A.In Italy. B.In Canada. C.In the UK. D.In St. Lucia.(2)What is Castries Market famous for?A.Its fish and fruit. B.Its special location. C.Its sausages and kebabs. D.Its large number of shops.(3)When people are shopping at La Vucciria, they can ________.A.enjoy live music B.learn some history C.cook their own food D.listen to folk stories(4)Borough Market is open for ________ days a week.A.four B.five C.six D.sevenThere is a sport that isn't played on a field or in a park. Instead, its matches are played between players in front of computers. Professional video game playing, or "pro gaming", is the hottest new sport. Its best players are big stars that can win huge prizes and lots of money for playing their favorite games. Sounds like a dream? The truth isn't so wonderful.For professional gamers, playing is a full-time job. They usually practice 50 hours a week with their team. Besides, they'll spend lots of time practicing alone. They may practice up to 15 hours a day during the gaming season. That only leaves time for meals, short breaks, and a little sleep.Even though pro gamers spend most of their time sitting, they still need exercise to prevent physical injuries(损伤). They have to exercise between matches to prevent injuries to their wrists(手腕), arms, or shoulders. They also need to take breaks from looking at screens to prevent eye problems. Also, it's important for them to get enough sleep, which helps them perform well in the game.Most pro gamers are young. However, they often retire(退役)from the sport in their 20s—around the same time other people finish college.Professional video game playing might sound like a dream job at first. But it isn't as fun as many people imagine. Becoming a pro gamer takes hard work and perseverance(毅力). In fact, they will help you find success no matter what career path(职业道路)you choose.(1)How long does a professional gamer usually practice every week with their team?A.For 15 hours. B.For 25 hours. C.For 40 hours. D.For 50 hours.(2)What do we know about professional gamers from Paragraph 3?A.They hardly get enough sleep.B.They may get physical injuries.C.They are good at physical sports.D.They will go to college after retirement.(3)When do most professional gamers retire?A.fter they win big prizes.B.After they find a dream job.C.Before they are 20 years old.D.Before they are 30 years old.(4)The underlined word "they" in the last paragraph refers to "________".A.dream jobsB.video gamesC.enough exercise and sleepD.hard work and perseverance(5)Which is the correct structure of the passage?(①=Paragraph 1)A.①②/③/④⑤ B.①②/③④/⑤ C.①/②③④/⑤ D.①②③/④⑤Garstang Community Academy is a secondary school in Lancashire, a county in northwestern England. It has more than 700 pupils aged 11 to 16. Recently because of its head teacher Alasdair Ashcroft's new rule, the school has caught many people's attention in the UK. Mr. Ashcroft bans(禁止)his students from drinking water in class because he says it's a "distraction(使人分心的事)".According to Mr. Ashcroft, he introduced the ban after some teachers complained(抱怨)to him that students were spending too much time playing with water bottles in class. Many children have been crazy about the "water bottle challenge" where they try to flip(轻抛)bottles to land in places like windowsills(窗沿).Mr. Ashcroft believes the presence of drinks on tables has become a distraction for some students. He decided to take action to solve the problem. He asks the students to keep their water bottles in their schoolbags and take them out to drink between lessons rather than during lessons. "Water is still very much available before school and at break and lunchtime, either to buy from the dining room or free from the school's three water points," the head teacher explained.However, not everyone agrees on the new rule. One student said he was shocked to learn that he no longer has the right to drink water in lessons. "Research shows that regular intake of water improves focus(提高注意力)and aids studying," he added.(1)题完成句子;(2)、(3)题简略回答问题;(4)题找出并写下文章最后一段的主题句;(5)题将文中画线句子译成汉语。 (1)Recently a secondary school in Lancashire has caught many people's attention in the UK because of ________. (2)What did some teachers complain about? ________ (3)When can't students drink water according to Mr.Ashcroft? ________ (4)________ (5)________
The word "intelligent" in the sentence "Artificial intelligence aims to create intelligent machines." means--------.A. 智能的B. 机械的C. 人工的D. 独立的
W: I've just got some good news. Mary has had her baby. M: Oh, really? When did she have it? Is it a boy or a girl? W: Yesterday. It is a girl. M: Our daughter was also born on the tenth of October. I think the two girls can celebrate their birthday together. W: Yes. And she weighed four and a quarter kilos when she was born. She's quite a big baby. M: You know we should go and visit them in the hospital. What about tomorrow afternoon at 3? W: OK. What should we take? We must take them something special. M: I always think flowers are good to take to someone in hospital, don't you? W: Well, people always bring flowers and they don't last. I think it's much better to take a pot plant, so she can take it home with her. M: Yes, but then she has to remember to water it. What about a big box of chocolates? W: That sounds fine. We should also bring something to the baby. What do you think? M: What about a baby carrier? Or we could get a little hat, or something else. W: We don't know the size, or the right color, do we? I'd prefer a soft toy, for example, a Teddy Bear. The girl can play with it for a long time. M: That's a good idea. It is already 3 o'clock. Let's go shopping right now. W: All right. Let's go. 1. What do the two speakers say about the newly-born baby? 2. What will the two speakers bring to Mary? 3. What are the two speakers planning to do now?1 A It is a boy.B It was born on October 10th.C It is a small baby.D It is already out of the hospital.2 A Some flowers.B A pot plant.C Some chocolates.D A congratulating card.3 A To go and visit Mary and her new baby.B To purchase chocolates and a soft toy.C To discuss further what to buy.D To buy a baby carrier.
A．To interest students in a career in counseling.B．To recruit counselors to work in the placement office.C．To inform students of a university program.D．To convince local merchants to hire college students.
阅读单选※Articles should be typewritten and double spaced,using only one side of the page.-|||-※Your name ,years of birth ,school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail-|||-Address must be included.-|||-※For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope: PI LEASE DONT FOLD.-|||-※Please keep copies of your text, pictures or photos.-|||-※The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work,"I promise the above work is-|||-completely original(原创的)"-|||-※If your article is chosen,you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift.-|||-★ SE ND IT AL L SUMMER!-|||-For more information,please contact us!Tel:(02)-|||-9213-6116 Fax:(02) 9267-4363-|||-B.mail: schoolliea acpmag com.au Mail(1)All the information about the writer must be included EXCEPT the ____.A.school name B.e-mail address C.year of birth D.telephone number(2)What is required for the articles wanted according to the passage?A.They must be fully created by the writers themselves.B.They must be typed in single space and on both sides.C..They must be provided with photos and descriptions.D.They must be sent with the copies of texts and pictures.(3)According to the passage,you can send your articles__.A.within 3 weeks B.during the summer C.all the year round D.during the whole term(4)You cancontact SCHOOL LIFE by these ways EXCEPT .A.making a phone call B.sending an e-mail C.visiting in person. D.writing a letter(5)Who do you think will write articles for SCHOOL LIF?A.Students who are interested in writing.B.Teachers who love writing and taking photosC.Parents who wish their kids to be popular writers.D.Readers who had a happy time in their childhood.Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3﹣year﹣old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's tummy. The pregnancy progresses normally for Karen, an active member of the Panther Creek United Methodist Church in Morristown, Tennessee. Then the labor pains come. Every five minutes …every minute. But Complications arise during delivery. Hours of labor. Would a C﹣section be required? Finally, Michael's little sister is born. But she is in serious condition. With siren howling in the night, the ambulance rushes the infant to the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. The days inch by. The little girl gets worse. The pediatric specialist tells the parents, "There is very little hope. Be prepared for the worst." Karen and her husband contact a local cemetery about a burial plot. They have fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby ﹣ now they plan a funeral. Michael, keeps begging his parents to let him see his sister, "I want to sing to her, " he says, but kids are never allowed in Intensive Care Unit. However, Karen makes up her mind. She will take Michael whether they like it or not. If he doesn't see his sister now, he may never see her alive. She dresses him in an oversized scrub suit and marches him into ICU. He looks like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognizes him as a child and bellows, "Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed." The mother rises up strong in Karen, and the usually mild﹣mannered lady glares steel﹣eyed into the head nurse's face, her lips a firm line. "He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!" Karen tows Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazes at the tiny infant losing the battle to live. And he begins to sing. In the pure hearted voice of a 3﹣year﹣old, Michael sings: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray …"Instantly the baby girl responds. The pulse rate becomes calm and steady. Keep on singing, Michael. "You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away…" The ragged, strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten's purr. Keep on singing, Michael. "The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms…" Michael's little sister relaxes as rest, healing rest, seems to sweep over her. Keep on singing, Michael. Tears conquer the face of the bossy head nurse. Karen glows. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don't take my sunshine away." Funeral plans are scrapped. The next day ﹣ the very next day ﹣ the little girl is well enough to go home! The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love! Never give up on the people you love. Love is so incredibly powerful.(1)What can we learn from the passage?________A.Michael doesn't love his younger sister because she will share his mother's.B.After delivering the baby, Karen was seriously ill.C.Seeing the younger sister in danger, Michael didn't care and still sang happily.D.The head nurse was at last moved by Michael's song and his love for the sister.(2)Why did Karen insist on Michael's entering Intensive Care Unit ?________A.Because Michael may never have chance to see his younger sister alive.B.ecause Karen was driven mad at that time.C.Because Michael was also seriously ill.D.Because Karen knew Michael would save his younger sister by his singing.(3)Who saved the girl in the end?________A.The baby . B.Karen and her husband. C.The pediatric specialist . D.Her brother Michael.(4)What does the writer want to convey in the passage?________A.Love can make miracles.B.Where there is a will, there is a way.C.A friend in need is a friend indeed.D.Parents are the best teachers in children's development.Bike-sharing has swept across China, with an increasing number of people choosing bike riding instead of driving. The bike that the service company provides has GPS or Bluetooth on it, and those bikes can be easily unlocked with a smart phone and left anywhere in public. Bike-sharing allows people to borrow a bike from one place and return it at another place easily.In some cities, we can see more and more people riding this kind of sharing-bikes. It' s very convenient to use the bikes if you have a smart phone. First, you have to download such an APP on your smart phone. Then what you need to do is to find a nearest bike through the APP, scan the QR code on the bike or connect your phone with the bike over a Bluetooth wireless connection. You will find the bike can be unlocked itself. Then you can enjoy your trip. What' s more, the greatest advantage of bike-sharing is that you can easily find one and never worry about where to park it. The cost of riding depends on the time that you spend. Normally, every hour you ride, you need to pay one yuan. It doesn't cost so much, does it?At the same time, some people park the bikes in their own homes. Besides, some people don' t value the bikes. Now service companies are trying to solve the problem like being stolen.Technology and science have changed our social lifestyles. We have to say bike-sharing brings us more convenience without doubt. And we also hope that people can not only enjoy it but also put it to good use.(1)From the first paragraph, we know ______.A.bike-sharing is invented in ChinaB.sharing-bikes are used by some peopleC.most people in cities don't driveD.sharingbik-es can be borrowed anywhere(2)The underlined word "scan" in Paragraph 2 probably means ________ in Chinese.A.浏览 B.扫描 C.审视 D.细查(3)If you want to use a sharing-bike, you must ________ first.A.have a smart phone and download an APPB.download an APP and pay for the tripC.unlock the bike and download an APPD.find a nearest bike and borrow it from anyone.(4)Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?A.Bike-sharing is very cheap.B.Sharing-bikes may be stolen.C.Sharing-bikes are easy to unlock.D.Bike-sharing is a kind of green transport.(5)The passage probably comes from a ________.A.science textbook B.tourist guide C.website news report D.restaurant menu
C.Listening comprehension.-|||-Exercise 1: Listening for gist.Listen to the recording once and answer the following question.-|||-What is special about smart clothes?-|||-Exercise2:Listening for details.-|||-1.Listen to the recording again.What do these clothes do?Write your answers on the lines.-|||-Juan Hinestroza`s clothes __ and __-|||-Ceesay and Ochanda`s special suit-|||-2.Fill in the blanks with the exact words you get from the recording.-|||-Scientists and clothing designers are working on fashion`s next big thing:" __-|||-__ Clothes must __ __ or no one will buy and wear them.-|||-Scientists need to work with __ __ so the clothes are both-|||-__ and __
The word "misled" in the sentence "The false advertisement misled many consumers." means ________.A. 引导B. 误导C. 教育D. 启发
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Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
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
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
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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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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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
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.
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted