I ________ through that bitter period without your generous help.. A、 couldn't have goneB、 didn't goC、 wouldn't goD、 hadn't gone
A red sky in the morning ______ to be a sign of bad weather.( )A. saysB. is sayingC. has saidD. is said
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中,选出最佳选项。In the United States elementary education begins at the age of six.At this stage nearly all the teachers are women,mostly married.The atmosphere is usually very friendly,and the teachers have now accepted the idea that the important thing is to make the children happy and interested.The old authoritarian(要绝对服从的)methods of education were discredited(不被认可)rather a long time ago—so much that many people now think that they have gone too far in the direction of trying to make children happy and interested rather than giving them actual instruction. The social education of young children tries to make them accept the idea that human beings in a society need to work together for their common good.So the emphasis is on cooperation rather than competition throughout most of this process.This may seem curious,in view of the fact that American society is highly competitive;however,the need for making people sociable in this sense has come to be regarded as one of the functions of education.Most Americans do grow up with competitive ideas,and obviously quite a few as criminals,but it is not fair to say that the educational system fails.It probably does succeed in making most people sociable and ready to help one another both in material ways and through kindness and friendliness.1.According to the passage,the US elementary education is supposed to make children ______.A.happy and interestedB.competitive and interestedC.curious and friendlyD.happy and cooperative2.Some Americans complain about elementary schools because they think______.A.children are reluctant to help each otherB.schools lay too much emphasis on cooperationC.children should grow up with competitive ideasD.schools give little actual instruction to children3.The American educational system emphasizes______.A.material wealthB.competitionC.cooperationD.personal benefit4.The word “sociable” most probably means______.A.fond of talking freelyB.friendly with other peopleC.concerned about social welfare(福利)D.happy at school
My mother _____ when I got home yesterday( ) A. will cook B. cooks C. has cooked D. was cooking
We make sure we’re always well stocked up with candles, just ________. A. in caseB. for certainC. in practiceD. for use
——___________ you're breathing!You must have run here.——Yes.I had to run because I didn't want to keep you waiting.( )A. What heavyB. How heavyC. How heavilyD. What heavily
The president _____ a cool reception when he visited London.A. gaveB. was givenC. had givenD. had been given
Imagine walking through someone's apartment.The rooms are almost empty,and the only piece of furniture is a simple table and folded sofa.There are no decorative objects lying around—just the essentials.You open the closet to find you can count the number of clothing items inside on one hand.The space seems more like a prison cell than a home and you may think the resident cannot afford to buy more things to fill the apartment with. It turns out that the apartment's owner is a minimalist who chooses to limit his number of belongings.Minimalism goes against consumer society by dramatically reducing possessions.Minimalists follow this philosophy to varying degrees,but they generally claim that cutting back on excess stuff leads to a more fulfilling life. With fewer possessions,they do not have to spend so much time cleaning,thinking about what they are minimizing,or trying to keep up with the latest trends.Minimalists say this frees up their time for things meaningful such as exercising,traveling,and being with loved ones. Extreme minimalism is not for everyone,but a mild form of it has gained in popularity recently,thanks to Marie Kondo's best-selling book The life-changing magic of tidying up.Kondo has become distinguished for her tidying skills,which she developed naturally.One of her main belongings is that one should only own things that one truly loves. It can be unpleasant to part with belongings,but Kondo's methods have helped minimalists remove useless things.Her technique for making space is to go through things by category,starting with clothing,then books,papers,tiny objects,and finally,memorable items.She instructs her followers to touch each object they own and keep only those that spark joy,promising that this will lead to domestic happiness. Kondo stresses that it is not about throwing things away,but about finding the things you want to remain with you and striking a balance between personal joy and possessions.Even if you are not ready to become a minimalist,you may want to consider reducing the number of things you own for it seems that letting go of things can truly make room for happiness. Paragraph 1 describes a person who probably .A. loves decorative objectsB. cannot afford the essentialsC. chooses to live a simple lifeD. has a passion for counting his clothes
Very seldom in my life ________such a thing.A. I have heardB. I heardC. have I heardD. did I hear
阅读理解. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A.B,C,D)中,选出最佳选项. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling. In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea. Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women. (1). 3. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital? A.Eight years B.Ten years C.Nineteen years D.Thirty-six years (2). 4. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except that she ______. A.became the first woman physician B.was the first woman doctor C.and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children D.set up the first medical school for women (3). 1. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon? A.She couldn’t get admitted to medical school B.She decided to further her education in Paris C.A serious eye problem stopped her D.It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States (4). 2. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor? A.She was a woman. B.She wrote too many letters. C.She couldn’t graduate from medical school. D.She couldn’t set up her hospital. (5). 5. Elizabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______. A.England B.Paris C.the United States D.New York City
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"There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they're 18,and the truth is far from that,"says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin.Today,unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents."There is a major change in the middle class,"declares sociologist Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University,whose son,19,moved back in after an absence of eight months.Analysts list a variety of reasons for this return to the nest.The marriage age is rising,a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people.A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters.For some,the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so extremely great that many students now attend local schools.Even after graduation,young people find their wings clipped(夹住) by skyrocketing housing costs.Living at home,says Knighton,a school teacher,continues to give her security and moral support.Her mother agreed,"It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent.It makes sense for kids to stay at home."But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all.There are the hassles over bathrooms,telephones and privacy.Some families,however,manage the delicate balancing act.But for others,it proves too difficult.Michelle Del Turco,24,has been home three times-and left three times."What I considered a social drink,my dad considered an alcohol problem,"she explains."He never liked anyone I dated,so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends'houses."Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on?Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake.Children struggling to establish separate identities,can end up with"a sense of inadequacy,defeat and failure."And aging parents,who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom,find themselves stuck with responsibilities.Many agree that brief visits,however,can work beneficially.63.According to the author,there was once a trend (趋势) in the U.S ____ .A.for middle class young adults to stay with their parents.B.for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents.C.for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence.D.for young adults to leave their parents and live independently.64.Which of the following does not account for young adults returning to the nest? ____ A.Young adults find housing costs too high.B.Quite a number of young adults attend local schools.C.Young adults are psychologically and intellectually immature.D.Young adults seek parental comfort and moral support.65.One of the disadvantages of young adults returning to stay with their parents is that ____ .A.the young adults tend to be overprotected by their parentsB.there will unavoidably be inconveniences in everyday lifeC.most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family goingD.public opinion is against young adults staying with their parents66.The word"hassles"in the passage (Para.3,Line 4)probably means ____ .A.agreementsB.worriesC.disadvantagesD.quarrels
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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 worked B. had worked C. have been working D. had been working
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.
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______, there is no one at home. The lights are out.A. EvidentlyB. EvidentC. EvidencedD. Evidence
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. ()A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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.
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21.The language school started a new __ to help young learners with reading and writing.-|||-A.course B.design C.event D.progress
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends. A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught B.composed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy B.compose 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 with B. to deal with C. on dealing with D. deal with