Part II Language in UseSection ADirections: Choose the ONE that best completes each sentence from the four choices marked A, B, C) and D.1. Pause and ____ when you get to a certain point in the journey of life. Know your destination and mind the true destiny you shall form upon reaching your final destination.A) proposeB) ponderC) pronounceD) provide2. By opening a novel, I can ____ my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character.A) leave behindB) leave offC) pay offD) remain behind3. We spent the night ____ old photographs my grandmother had left behind.A) figuring outB) figure outC) sorting throughD) sort through4. Each time you look up into the night sky, let the stars ____ you that if you have bright enough you can be a glimmer of hope to someone even if they are a million miles away.A) receiveB) reactC) recallD) remind5. Find your favorite ____ and start exploring them deeper and deeper. Let's see how far you can reach the limit in your life.A) scheduleB) shelterC) significanceD) stuff
Don’t ask whether the proposed 3 billion merger (兼并) of United Airlines and Continental will benefit you. It won’t. Because this isn’t about you. It’s about them. Specifically, it’s about the need for the airlines to raise fares and increase revenues after years of unreasonable discounting that led to billions in losses. “For the airlines, it’s a good thing,” says Matthew Smith, an airline analyst (分析师) at Majestic Research. “By not having as much supply, they can fly fuller planes, charge higher prices and operate more efficiently. For the customers, well, I don’t think they’re going to see planes that are only two-thirds full or bargain – basement prices from airlines desperate to fill seats.” In a joint press release, the new company promised “strong competitive pressure on fares,” but in reality that pressure has been coming from budget carriers such as Southwest and JetBlue. Those of us in the back of the bus may have to worry about employees who have lost some seniority (老资格) in a joined workforce. Labor issues might be a problem, says Perkins, contributing editor of He remembers the strike of 1985 in United Airlines. “If and when they start making money,” says Perkins, “those unions could turn around and say, ‘We gave it up when you needed it. Where’s our share? ’” The potential for a strike worries him, since the new united company will hold 21 percent of the market and finding a replacement seat in the event of a strike could be next to impossible. As for fares, there’s no place to go but up. After Delta merged with Northwest, fares on their combined routes rose at least 10 percent, according to George Hobica, founder of But that’s no reason to panic. “The vast majority of leisure travel is optional,” he says. “When airlines raise fares, people stop flying. So they’ll have to be careful.” Even if this merger prompts a US Airways link-up and even more integration, Hobica doesn’t think we’re going to see wild fare increases. But it definitely means that you have to say goodbye to the past. “I’ve enjoyed the ride,” says Hobica with a sigh. “But the party’s over.”1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A) The merged airlines will get their revenues increased soon after.B) After the merger, airlines have to try harder to make the planes full.C) The merged airlines will no longer offer discount to attract customers.D) Before the merger, airlines have suffered great loss from discounting. 2. The word “promised” (Para. 1) most closely means ___________.A) predicted in advance B) gave a commitmentC) explained in detailD) looked forward to3. What does Perkins worry about?A) The new airline company doesn’t want to employ senior workers.B) The new airline company holds too much share of the market.C) If a strike happens, the new airline company will face a hard situation. D) If the new airline makes money, its labor unions may share the profit.4. What does Hobica mean by “the party’s over” at the end of the passage?A) Leisure travel will never come back again.B) The days when fares were cheap are gone. C) People may choose other means of travelling.D) The merger of airline companies is common now.5. What does the author think of the merger of the two airline companies?A) It will bring mixed blessings to the two companies. B) It will cause much pressure to other airline companies.C) It will create panic among its employees and customers.D) It will enable the two companies to survive in the market.
_______different life today it is from ______was fifty years ago!A. What a; whatB. How ; whatC. What; whatD. What a; how
Words & tipsIn 1)____Neal came to China to study 2)chinese .3)____laterHe had his first encounter with Peking Opera when he watched an 4)program given by a famous Peking Opera artist.Neal joined a three-month 5) training program, which included face painting, costume dressing and practicing martial arts moves.During those three monthsHe learned a lot about Peking Opera.After 6)____Neal performed on stage with his teachers, and it was a 7) great success...
The Japan-based team collected samples in waters from the U.S., Europe, India, Japan, and elsewhere. All the samples were found to contain compounds that derive from polystyrene (聚苯乙烯) - a common plastic used in disposable cutlery, Styrofoam (聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料), and DVD cases, among other things. These toxic compounds don't occur naturally in the ocean, and the researchers thought plastic was the culprit.The lead researcher of the team said that plastic should be considered a new source of chemical pollution in the ocean. The team later simulated the decomposition of polystyrene in the sea and found that it degraded at temperatures of 86 Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius). Left behind in the water were the same compounds detected in the ocean samples, such as bisphenol A (BPA) and styrene trimer. BPA, a chemical used in hard plastics such as reusable water bottles, has been shown to interfere with the reproductive systems of animals, while styrene trimer is a substance suspected of causing cancer.What does the Japanese research team's simulation study suggest?A. Polystyrene is indeed the source of pollutants found in ocean waters.B. It is very difficult for most plastics to break down in cool temperatures.C. The compounds in polystyrene are different from those found in the ocean.D. There are some other sources of chemical pollution in the ocean besides plastic.
According to the economist, the hiring is a good sign of economic recovery, _ some positions will be temporary.A. only ifB. what ifC. as ifD. even if
This year's pandemic (流行病) spreads around the globe with record-breaking speed. It has taken less than two months for the H1N1 to spread, while previous pandemics took six months or longer. Yet Dr. Keiji Fukuda of the World Health Organization warns this global occurrence is still in the early stages. "We have a very large global population, and it is quite clear that we'll continue to see spread of this virus through countries, and then among countries," he said. Most of the patients have been teenagers, between 12 and 17 years old. But the virus is spreading more deeply into many communities and the WHO says the average age of patients now appears to be getting slightly older. While young people and pregnant women are still at higher risk for contracting the H1N1 virus, health officials also caution that patients with certain diseases are easy to be infected. Some clinical trials of potential vaccines (疫苗) are underway, others will start soon. The European Medicines Agency says large-scale clinical trials will be ignored in order to get vaccines into the general population as soon as possible. Health officials in Britain, Greece, France and Sweden have announced they will begin inoculations (接种) among the public possibly within weeks. The WHO's Dr. Fukuda has not criticized that decision, but expressed concern about rushing vaccine production too soon. "There are certain things which cannot be compromised," he explains. "And one of the things which cannot be compromised is the safety of vaccines. There can't be any questions whether the vaccine is safe or not." Meanwhile, WHO says countries with widespread infections have switched from reporting individual testing of all patients to monitoring and reporting trends in the population. According to the WHO, testing of patients has strained the laboratory capacity of many countries. Dr. Fukuda believes health officials can still accurately predict the pandemic's size. "We know that the total number of laboratory confirmed cases is really only a part of the total number of cases," he asserts. Recently, the international health organization said it would no longer publish global tables reporting the number of new cases for all countries.1. According to the passage, H1N1 is different from other pandemics in that it can ________.A) pose special threat to teenagersB) spread with an alarming speed C) infect people of all racesD) cause much more deaths2. What does Dr. Keiji Fukuda think of the future development of H1N1?A) It will reach its final stage in six months.B) It will stop as vaccines are underway.C) It will spread among more countries. D) It will become milder as winter comes.3. On average, who are most likely to be infected with H1N1?A) Newly born babies.B) People with colds.C) Old people.D) Young people. 4. What does Dr. Fukuda think of the inoculations of vaccines in Europe?A) He is worried about the side-effects of the vaccines.B) He is concerned with the safety of the vaccines. C) He is doubtful of the effectiveness of the vaccines.D) He is critical of the use of vaccines without trials.5. According to the WHO, the current focus of fighting against H1N1 should be on ________.A) predicting the future trend B) researching effective vaccinesC) treating infected patientsD) reporting numbers of cases
9. A lot of people think I'm trying to punish students who aren't doing well, when underline(①) my goal is to give all students more underline(②) to succeed. 试题来源：Section A 5-8 按照编号输入答案 ① actually ② incentive
Denise has a worsening eye problem that leaves her unable to drive. ________, she recently fell and broke her ankle and now has to use a wheelchair to get around her house.A. Keeping things badB. Making things worseC. Putting bad things togetherD. To make matters worse
(2019全国卷I)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and some big land masses as far south as Newfoundland. While they are rare north of 88°,there is evidence _61__ they range all the way across the Arctic, and as far south as James Bay in Canada. It is difficult to figure out a global population of polar bears as much of the range has been _62__ (poor) studied; however, biologists calculate that there are about 20,000-25,000 polar bears worldwide.Modem methods_63__ tracking polar bear populations have been employed only since the mid-1980s, and are expensive _64__ (perform) consistently over a large area. In recent years some Inuit people in Nunayut _65_ (report) increases in bear sightings around human settlements, leading to a _66_ (believe) that populations are increasing. Scientists have responded by _67_ (note) that hungry bears may be congregating(聚集) around human settlements, leading to the illusion(错觉) that populations are_68_ (high) than they actually are. Of _69_ nineteen recognized polar bear subpopulations, three are declining, six _70__ (be) stable, one is increasing, and nine lack enough data.Later, engineers ____68___(manage) to construct railways in a system of deep tunnels (隧道）, which became known to thetube. This development was only possible with the ___69___ (introduce) of electric-powered engines and lifts. The central London Railway was one of the most ___70___(success) of these new lines, and was opened in 1900. It had white-painted tunnels and bright red carriages, and proved extremely popular with the public.6.（2017全国Ⅲ）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to challenge of her new A-level course .But unlike school friends ,16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term______(rest). Instead, she is earning 6500 a day as______model in New York.Sarah______(tell) that she could be Britain’s new supermodel earning a million dollars in the new year. Her father Peter44,wantsher to give up school to model fulltime But Sarah,______has taken part in shows along with top models wants______(prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her______(educate).She has turned down several______(invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies After school she plans to take a year off to model full time before going to university to get a degree______engineering or architecture.Sarah says, "My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school______(come) first. I don't want to get too absorbed in modeling. It is______(certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I don't want to have nothing else to fall back on when I can't model my more."7.（2016全国Ⅰ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top______(attract).So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research, I______（allow）to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be __63______(official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back ______ my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, ______I was the first Western TV reporter______ (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include ______(introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.On myrecent visit, I help a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by______(it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few ______( day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed, ______ other is with mum-she never suspects.8.（2016全国卷Ⅱ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify（识别）those of______(great) and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you'll feel a real sense of______(achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow______(be) often acceptable.Most of us are more focused______our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So get an early start and try to be as productive______possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.Recent______(study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks______(regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for______while, exercising, or doing something you enjoy.If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you'll be less likely______(bring) your work home. It could be anything, gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is,______(make )sure it's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.9.（2016全国卷Ⅲ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea,______Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might______(make)of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal______(create)special designs.The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots,______(use) twigs(树枝) to remove it. Over time,______the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in smallpieces could be eaten easily with twigs which______(gradual)turned into chopsticks.Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius,______lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the______(develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and______(be) too violent for use at the table.Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat______0______their hands.10.（2015全国Ⅰ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I______(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours______, I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with______(it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River______are pictured by artists in so many Chinese______(painting). Instead, I’d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away______car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.Yangshuo______(be) really beautiful. A study of travelers______(conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it______(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people______(live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.11.（2015全国卷Ⅱ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The adobe dwellings (土坯房)______（build）by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even______most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their______(able) to “air condition” a house without______( use) electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat______( slow) during cool nights, thus warming the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough______(cool) the house during the hot day;______the same time, they warm up again for the night. This cycle______(go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消) for the outside temperatures. As______(nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly______thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.12.（2014全国卷Ⅰ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?In 1969,the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It__61____（be）unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it ____62____(actual)caught fire and burned. Now, ears later, this river is one of _63___most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.But the river wasn’t changed in a few days __64____even a few months. It took years of work__65______(reduce ) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paidoff and now the water in the river is___66_____(clean) than ever.Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you leave a habit __67___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation ,don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?While there are ___68_______(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the___69_______(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be______(patience)13.（2014全国Ⅱ）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about __41___ (be) late for school.There were many people waiting at the bus stop, ___42____ some of them looked very anxious and ___43__(disappoint) . when the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next ____44___ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike ____45___ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused ____46___(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept ____47___(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“____48___ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It ‘s ____49___ (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Five others on the bus began talking about what the boy had done and the crowd of strangers______(sudden) became friendly to one another.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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.
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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)