The factory produces half a million pairs of shoes every year, 80% _______ are sold abroad.A. of whichB. which ofC. of themD. of that
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 1 In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 2 singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people. 3 A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had along time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 4 For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive (认知的)tasks is shown to improve older people’s cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 5A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
38. (2.5分) The body needs fat to keep it from the cold and to provide a protective layer for the organs but only in small quantities.A. 对B. 错
A.other than B.regardless of C.because of D.rather than4、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。Imagine that you're a whale, about 25 feet long and weighing thousands of pounds. You can 1 as fast as 35 miles per hour and may travel 100 miles in a day. The entire 2 is your home. Now picture yourself as the 3 whale living alone in a small pool. You cannot dive 4 or swim great distances. There is nothing much to do 5 circle the small pool day after day.Now imagine you are an elephant living in a close family group. Members of the family 6 each other while traveling long distances to find the large quantities of food needed to 7 the family. Now picture yourself 8 in a trailer(拖车) or train moving from city to city. You are 9 to perform tricks like standing on your head -- things you’d 10 do in the wild.For many years, people watched the whales and elephants 11 in circuses(马戏团) and marine(海洋的) parks. But now people are speaking up for the 12 . They are saying that they deserve to live a more 13 life and not be used for entertainment. And people -- and some companies -- are beginning to 14 .In March 2021, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey 15 that they would no longer use elephant acts in their circuses. And on May 1, 2021, the elephants performed their last 16 . One year later, SeaWorld Theme Parks announced that it would gradually 17 using shows featuring whales performing silly 18 .The announcements by Ringling Bros and SeaWorld are first steps in putting an end to using wild animals for 19 . These decisions were made as a result of many people speaking out loud and clear that 20 animals deserve to live free.5、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项Eating healthy is important to your overall health. Therefore, adding some specific food to your 1 will help you stay healthy and fit.Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals that are 2 to find in other food. Also, vegetables generally 3 lower amounts of calories. The key 4 eating vegetables is to eat vegetables that are rich and deep in 5 like tomatoes. Generally, the deeper vegetables are in color, the 6 vitamins and minerals they contain. When choosing vegetables, be sure to 7 too many vegetables high in starch content(淀粉), such as potatoes. They can make you put on weight. However, sweet potatoes can 8 your nutrition(营养).Besides, whole grain are filled with fiber 9 is important for keeping your digestive system(消化系统) 10 properly. Also, whole grain can 11 you with large amounts of energy. Whole grain can be added to meals 12 rice, bread and so on. You can also eat whole grain at 13 time in the form of popcorn and salt cookies.Getting enough 14 is also important for a healthy diet. If people 15 enough protein in their diet, they will develop more slowly, have a weaker heart and so on 16 , regular protein is important to keep your fitness. It can also be 17 to your health to take in plant-based proteins. 18 some plant-based proteins will generally reduce your overall fat. These 19 will help to low your 20 of some conditions, such as heart disease. Plant-based proteins can be taken in at meals in the form of beans, tofu or soy products.6、 With the development of industry, factories produce large amounts of 1 chemicals. These chemicals go into the atmosphere and flow into the water, making many plants and animals 2 and large areas of the world damaged. 3 , the world’s population 4 to 7 billion. Some people suggest cutting back on production, thinking more about recycling and teaching people about environmentally 5 ways of living. While some people say that a healthy environment and a stable economy should be possible at the same time. They don’t think the economy development is bad for the environment, saying there are many factories and industries 6 control the amount of pollution they produce and spend money 7 any damage they cause. They are concerned 8 the environment.The way to 9 the environment may be recycling, and making more effective laws to control the numbers of trees 10 and fishes caught. Factories should have to pay higher taxes. And many people are willing to pay higher prices for environmentally friendly things.1.A.useless B.good C.poisonous D.harmless2.A.die B.dies C.dying D.died3.A.In addition B.In all C.In time D.In the end4.A.is grown B.is growing C.had grown D.grow5.A.friend B.friends C.friendly D.friendship6.A.where B.which C.what D.who7.A.repair B.repaired C.repairing D.to repair8.A.with B.about C.in D.to9.A.damage B.build C.preserve D.ruin10.A.cut down B.cut off C.cut up D.cut in7、 People often fall ill because of me. 1 , they can hardly blame me; it is largely their own 2 .A tired person may get 3 , especially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in 4 is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home. They will catch a cold easily.My latest victim is an energetic student. After school, he played football hard for two hours. Though 5 , he still went to the cinema .Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately. I seized this golden chance to 6 him .He reacted ,trying to 7 me , but I was already 8 deep in his throat. He kept sneezing(打喷嚏) and his nose was running. 9 he put on some warm clothes, it didn’t work, for there were too many of us. Besides, his sore throat kept 10 him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but 11 .The next day he couldn’t go to 12 . He had lost his appetite and was not as 13 as before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his 14 .For two days he was 15 by his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the 16 . I knew I had to 17 him before long. But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back. 18 , it was my turn to feel 19 now, for his defense system was starting an all-out attack against me. I became 208、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C, D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. 1 , whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be 2 that your sport of choice might have great influence on the 3 .Some sports are resource-hungry. That is to say, they 4 a lot of natural resources, thus damaging the nature. Golf, 5 you may know, eats up not only large quantities of 6 land, but also tons of fresh water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are 7 to keep its courses(球场) in good condition. This process causes 8 environmental problems. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water 9 in some local areas.The good news is that there are many environment-friendly sports for you to 10 . Power walking is one of them that you could 11 today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of 12 and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you 13 , by making you have a slim figure. If you walk 14 , it will be good for your heart and bones. 15 say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less 16 , sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it 17 by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from 18 materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements for 19 health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports 20 , in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.1.A.Moreover B.Anyhow C.Therefore D.However2.A.aware B.afraid C.sorry D.sure3.A.lifestyle B.environment C.health D.neighbourhood9、阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项里面,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。Anorexia nervosa (神经性厌食症) is an eating disorder that I struggled with for most of my middle school years and a part of my high school years.At Riverview, 1 was usually a nightmare for me. As I 2 the dining hall, all the eyes would be fixed upon my bony figure. I would take my place at a table full of friends and 3 to enjoy a "normal" lunch. The 4 was that I would not always eat lunch, and that greatly 5 my friends. They would watch to make sure that I was eating properly, almost 6 food into my mouth.And then, I transferred to Madison High School. I decided not to tell anyone at that school about my eating disorder since I had almost 7 by that time. Strangely, I stopped fearing lunch when I started at Madison. No one knew that I had an eating disorder, 8 they did not care what I ate. This 9 a huge amount of stress from my life. It was still hard for me to eat in front of others, which is 10 for an anorexic, but I was able to put some of my 11 aside.I was thankful for the students at Riverview, but they knew me only as an anorexic. My friends cared about my health, but they 12 to care about me as a person. Truthfully, all I wanted was for them to 13 me and not to fix on my eating disorder.The students at Madison took the time to know who I 14 was. They had no idea that I had been an anorexic, so that a particular label did not 15 their opinions of me. I was finally 16 for my talents and achievements, not my failures. I was honored as a good student. I was no longer afraid to show my true 17 .My days as an anorexic taught me many lessons that I would never 18 . They taught me about life and how to be a better friend. I learned about the joy of 19 tasks such as eating lunch. I appreciated the people who helped me to see that there is more 20 life than having an eating disorder.10、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。Eating less may bring longer life?A study by the National Institutes of Health 1 that reducing calories by 30 percent 2 to help to slow the rate of aging in monkeys,which provides 3 evidence that humans might live longer by eating less.The study has shown that a 4 diet that includes a sharp reduction in calories caused the animals to 5 a lower body temperature,a slower metabolism(新陈代谢)and 6 changes in the biochemical markers for aging.Dr.George Roth,a 7 at the research center of the National Institute on Aging said,“This shows that what has been proved in mice 8 can apply in monkeys.〞“We have 9 for 70 years that 10 you feed laboratory mice less food,they age slower,they 11 longer and they get diseases less 12 ,〞he said.“We find that monkeys respond (做出反响) in the same 13 and that the same biological changes may 14 here.〞Dr.Roth said 15 biochemical measurements also showed that eating less was 16 for the monkeys.The study is still 17 and involves 200 monkeys this time.Dr.Roth said that the diets of the monkeys included all of the 18 vitamins and other nutriments 19 that half of the monkeys received about 30 percent fewer calories than a 20 group.
如图，是⊙的直径，、、都是⊙上的点，则∠1＋∠2的度数是．B Good for you! If my father had a car,I’d take the car to school. My home is too far away.________________.完形填空（10）In learning English, one should first pay attention to listening and speaking. It is the groundwork of reading and writing. You’d better________your best to speak while you do some listening. Don’t be________of making mistakes. But be careful not to let them stop you from improving your________. While you are doing this, a good________is to write-keep a diary, write notes or letters. Then if you can askothers to go through________you have written and tell you where it is wrong. Many mistakes in your speaking will be________found whenyou write. Through correcting mistakes, you can do better in learning English.If you are slow in speaking, don’t________about it. One of the helpful ways is reading, either aloud or to yourself. The important thing is to choose________interesting to read. It mustn’t be too difficult for you. When you are reading________this way, don’t stop to________the new words if you can guess their meanings when they have nothing to do with the sentences. You can do that some other time.( ) 1. A. have B. send C. make D. try( ) 2. A. sure B. afraid C. proud D. tired( ) 3. A. English B. Chinese C. Japanese D. French( ) 4. A. start B. idea C. way D. manner( ) 5. A. how B. when C. why D. what( ) 6. A. happily B. easily C. really D. slowly( ) 7. A. talk B. fear C. worry D. hurry( ) 8. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing( ) 9. A. by B. on C. at D. in( ) 10. A. look at B. look for C. look up D. look over.阅读理解（40）（请将选项填在下列答案表中，否则不予批阅）AMany teenagers feel that the most important people in their life are their friends. They believe that their family members, and in particular their parents don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a circle of friends. Even when they arenot with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication (交际) is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members. However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of“choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions? Who chooses your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?________.( ) 1. Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.A. friends B. parents C. brothers and sister D. family members( ) 2. When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is ________.A. to go to their friendsB. to talk with their parentsC. to have a discussion with their family by phone.D. to talk with their friends on the phone( ) 3. Which of the following is different in meaning from the sentence “Some parents may even stop theirchildren from meeting their good friends’’？A. Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.B. Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.C. Some parents may not even let their children meet their good friends.D. Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends.( ) 4. Which of the following sentences is true according to the Passage?A. Parents should like everything their children enjoy.B. In all families children can choose everything they like.C. Parents should try their best to understand their children better.D. Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.( ) 5.The sentence “Your answers are welcome. ” means ________A. You are welcome to have a discussion with usB. We’ve got no idea, so your answers are welcomeC. Your answers are always correctD. You can give us all the right answersBJack was ten years old and he was a very lazy boy. He didn’t like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course, but he didn’t study hard there and tried to do little work. his father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that their son would become one, too, when he grew up. But one day Jack said to his mother “When I finish school, l want to be a dustman.”“A dustman?” his mother asked. She was very surprised. “That’s not a good job. Why do you want to become a dustman?”“Because I would only have to work one day a week,” Jack answered at once.“Only one day a week?” his mother said．“What do you mean? And how do you know?”“Well,” Tom answered，“I know that the dustmen come to work on Thursday every week, because I only see them on that day.”( ) 6. How was Jack at school?A. He liked his school. B. He worked hard at school.C. He didn’t study hard at school.( ) 7. Jack’s parents wanted their son to be a ________ .A. doctor B. dustman C．teacher( ) 8. Jack hoped to be a dustman because he thought ________.A. that job was very important B. dustmen worked only on ThursdayC. he could make more money( ) 9. Jack’s mother felt surprised at his hope of being a dustman, because ________.A. her son was too young to be a dustmanB. dustmen worked only one day a weekC. that was not a good job( ) 10. What do you think of Jack?A. He was not very clever. B. He was very lazy.C. He liked dustmen’s work.CHere are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or another.●Relax yourself.Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. Don’t get nervous or excited. This will help you with your listening.Listen carefully to the first sentence. The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if at the very beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods（货物）off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says… ”, you know you will hear a piece of news, not a children’s story or a science report.●Think when you’re listening.When you’re listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questionsWhat happened? When, where and how? What was the result and what does the speaker want to tell us?This way, you may understand the passage better.●Listen for important facts.It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists got their results.●Don’t think about one or two words for too long.You may hear some words that you don’t know, but don’t spend too much time on them. Very often you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’ re answering the questions.( ) 11.This whole passage is mainly about ________.A. tips on thinking B. tips on finding the factsC. tips on listening D. tips on remembering words( ) 12. It’s better for you to keepwhen you begin to have a listening exam.A. excited B. relaxed C. nervous D. worried( ) 13. The underlined sentence seems to be ________.A. the first sentence of a piece of news B. a tip on readingC. the end of a piece of news D. a tip on speaking( ) 14. When you’re listening, it’s important for you to remember ________.A. every word B. every sentenceC. some important facts D. the whole passage( ) 15. You mustn’t think about ________ for too long when you’re listening.A. one or two words B. the findings of the newsC. science reports . D. children’s storiesDInChina, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also some students don’t know how to save time. They are not careful enough while doing their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or bike. It can be a long way from home to school. Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that the children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night. As we all know, children are our country’s future. They should be well cared for.
It is very convenient for me to go to work every day because the bus runs _A. every—ten-minuteB. every tenth minuteC. every tenth minutesD. every ten minute
The mistakes made by the Chinese students of English are different from that by the Japanese students.
Little tom is an orphan .＿＿＿＿＿,he has to make a living by himself .A. A child as he isB. Child as he isC. Child as is heD. A child though he is
This is one of the best films _________ this year.A. have been shownB. that have shownC. that have been shownD. which has been shown
As you can see, the house is in a mess. It needs _ .A. to tidy up and cleanB. tidying up and cleaningC. tidying up and being cleanedD. being tidied up and cleaned
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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.
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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
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
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
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.
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.
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
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
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through