News reports say that, after a three-day air strike, the hospitals in the area are completely _______.A. in injuryB. in destructionC. in damageD. in ruins
Q2: What do we know about the air conditioning from the conversation？A. It was invented during World War II.B. It was available in people's homes since1902.C. It was invented by Willis Carrier.D. It was available immediately after its invention.
选词填空(A. threatening B. ignorant C. excessive D. ensure E. revealed F. introduced G. elements H. entrance I. leading J. innocent K. extensive L. insure M. raised N. character O. sections)For many centuries there was no safety system against poverty and illness. The Industrial Age saw _1_ poverty amongst a rapidly expanding urban population.In 1941, William Beveridge, one of Britain's _2_ economists and social reformers, was asked to look at theproblems of building a post-war Britain. His report, known as the "Beveridge Report", was published in 1942, and it was based on two simple _3_ universality（普遍性）and comprehensiveness. In other words,the plan would be applied to everybody becauseBeveridge wanted to _4_ that people had the basic rights in life.The report covered the problems that were _5_ the society, for example, education and disease.Churchill's government took the opportunity to deal with education first to reduce the number of _6_ people. The 1944 Education Act （法案）_7_ theschool-leaving age to 16 years old, and also helpedmake university _8_ easier to new students.The second act, the 1948 National Assistance Act, _9_ a national health service free to all. Finally, the 1948Children Act looked not only to child protection butdevelopment of each child's _10_ and abilities.As the proposals in the "Beveridge Report" were carried out by the government, the basis of the modern welfare state was being built.
Reading Compr ehension (40 minutes )-|||-Section A-|||-Directions:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for-|||-each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the-|||-passage through carfflly before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is-|||-identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer-|||-Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the-|||-bank more than once.-|||-Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.-|||-After becoming president of Purdue University in 2013,Mitch Daniels asked the faculty to prove-|||-that their students have actually achieved one of higher education`s most importan goals:critical-|||-thinking skills.Two years before,a nationwide study of college graduates had shown that more than a-|||-third had made no 26 gains in such mental abilities during their school years.Mr.Daniels needed to-|||- 27 the high cost of attending Purdue to its students and their families.After all,the percentage of-|||-Americans who say a college degree is"very important"has fallen 28 in the last 5-6 years.-|||-Purdue now has a pilot test to assess students`critical thinking skills.Yet like many college-|||-teachers around the U.S.,the faculty remain 29 that their work as educators can be measured by a-|||-learning 30 "such as a graduate`s ability to investigate and reason.However,the professors need-|||-not worry so much. The results of a recent experiment showed that professors can use 31 metrics-|||-to measure how well students do in three key areas: critical thinking,witten communication, and-|||-quantitative literacy.-|||-Despite the success of the experiment,the actual results are worrisome,and mostly 32 earlier-|||-studies.The organizers of the experiment concluded that far fewer students were achieving at high-|||-levels on critical thinking than they were doing for written communication or quantitative literacy.And-|||-that conclusion is based only on students nearing graduati-|||-Ameriaa universites, desp their global 33 for excellence in teaching,have only begun to-|||-demonstrate what they can produce in real-world learning.Knowledge-based degrees are still-|||-important,but employers are 34 advanced thinking skills from college graduates.If the intellectual-|||-worth of a college degree can be 35 measured,more people will seek higher education-and come-|||-out better thinkers.-|||-A) accurately I) predominance-|||-B)confirm J) presuming-|||-C)demanding K) reputation-|||-D)doubtful L) significant-|||-E)drastically M) signify-|||-F)justify N)simultaneously-|||-G monopolized O) standardized-|||-H)outcomePart ll Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage. After becoming president of Purdue University in 2013,Mitch Daniels asked the faculty to prove that their students have actually achieved one of higher education's most important goals:critical thinking skills. Two years before, a nationwide study of college graduates had shown that more than a third had made no_ 26 gains in such mental abilities during their school years. Mr. Daniels needed to _27 the high cost of attending Purdue to its students and their families. After all, the percentage of Americans who say a college degree is "very important" has fallen 28_ in the last 5-6 years. Purdue now has a pilot test to assess students' critical thinking skills. Yet like many college teachers around the U. S..The faculty remain _29 that their work as educators can be measured by a "learning _30 "such as a graduate's ability to investigate and reason. However, the professors need not worry so much. The results of a recent experiment showed that professors can use 31_ metrics to measure how well students do in three key areas:critical thinking,written communication, and quantitative literacy. Despite the success of the experiment, the actual results are worrisome,and mostly 32 earlier _studies. The organizers of the experiment concluded that far fewer students were achieving at high levels on critical thinking than they were doing for written communication or quantitative literacy. And that conclusion is based only on students nearing graduation. American universities, despite their global 33_ for excellence in teaching, have only begun to demonstrate what they can produce in real-world learning. Knowledge-based degrees are still important, but employers are_ 34 advanced thinking skills from college graduates. If the intellectual worth of a college degree can be 35_ measured, more people will seek higher education-and come out better thinkers. A)accurately I) predominance B)confirm J) presuming C)demanding K)reputation D)doubtful L) significant E) drastically M) signify F)justify N)simultaneously G)monopolized o)standardized H)outcome
5.He was always diligent in his study and as a consequence-|||-__ received high marks.
Ⅱ. PhrasesGive the Chinese equivalents of the following English phrases.be traded for... endow sb. with... mingle...with... be saturated with... be offset by( )1. The company will be trapped in bankruptcy if the capital chain is broken.( )2. Our mind is filled with the familiar so much that there is no space for infinite range of possibility.( )3. Traveling to a new place can help us combine the new with the old earthly things.( )4. According to research, the experience of an exotic culture gives us the gift of a valuable open-mindedness.( )5. The products found their way to the market where they will be exchanged for the natural resources we need.( )6. The price of petrol products was balanced by a decline in motor vehicle prices.( )
53.根据下面资料，回答It is well that young men should begin at the beginning and occupy the most subordinate positions. Many of the leading businessmen of Pittsburgh had a serious responsibility thrust upon them at the very threshold of their career. They were introduced to the broom, and spent the first hours of their business lives sweeping out the office. I notice we have janitors and janitresses now in offices, and our young men unfortunately miss that salutary branch of business education. But if by chance the professional sweeper is absent any morning, the boy who has the genius of the future partner in him will not hesitate to try his hand at the broom. It does not hurt the newest comer to sweep out the office if necessary. I was one of those sweepers myself. Assuming that you have all obtained employment and are fairly started, my advice to you is "aim high". I would not give a fig for the young man who does not already see himself the partner or the head of an important firm. Do not rest content for a moment in your thoughts as head clerk, or foreman, or general manager in any concern, no matter how extensive. Say to yourself, "My place is at the top." Be king in your dreams. And here is the prime condition of success, the great secret: concentrate your energy, thought, and capital exclusively upon the business in which you are engaged. Having begun in one line, resolve to fight it out on that line, to lead in it, adopt every improvement, have the best machinery, and know the most about it. According to the author, to achieve his ambition, a young man should ____________. A.B. A. have the genius of being a future partner C.D. B. start at the grassroots and aim high E.F. C. work as a sweeper first to be a senior manager G.H. D. devote himself entirely to his work
I wish I could say I knew the exact moment when I decided to drop out of university. My sixth form prioritized going to university above any other path, so with little knowledge about other options, I applied to study journalism. I thought I was going to take the usual route into the profession: a degree followed by a series of internships and finally a staff job. Instead, I left the course after the first year because I struggled to engage with it; I realized I’d be better off learning on the job.After two years in retail, a spell in marketing and a lot of annoying editors and applying for jobs, I landed a staff role on a weekly magazine before going freelance at the beginning of 2016. With hindsight, I don’t think my career would have taken off any quicker had I completed the degree. Some people I’ve met were still interning two years after graduating and, in my experience, success rates seem to have more to do with contacts.Of course, some careers will always require a degree but I believe many industries, particularly creative ones, don’t necessarily require a qualification. When asked whether I have a degree during interviews, I always tell the truth . Both times I’ve been questioned, I’ve been offered the job, but it doesn’t often come up in conversation.I wouldn’t actively encourage anyone to drop out of university. If you’re really unsure about going, it’s better to look at alternative options rather than start a course and run the risk of quitting. Find out if vocational options, like apprenticeships, are available in the industry you want to work in. A hands-on route into a career might be better for you than an academic one.But if you are considering leaving university, do as many work placements as possible to come out armed with practical experience in your preferred industry. Research the sector you want to work in and, if necessary, start building a portfolio to demonstrate your experience. Don’t be afraid to contact businesses to ask about work placements and freelance opportunities, explaining your practical skills and that you want to gain work experience.1. Why did the author drop out of college?A) She found she didn’t like journalism any more.B) She wanted to learn journalism while working. C) She had to first improve her economic status.D) She thought the usual route took too much time.2. How does the author think of her decision to drop out?A) She feels it is worthwhile. B) She feels a little regretted.C) She thinks she would have developed better if she had got a degree.D) She has mixed feelings when she recalls her decision at that time.3. What do you think “the truth” refers to?A) She had no qualification but she desired to get the position.B) She left the course but she gained relevant work experience. C) She didn’t think the job she applied for required a degree.D) She had creative ideas and she took a degree for granted.4. What does “hands-on” probably mean?A) systematicB) practical C) undemandingD) theoretical5. What is the author’s advice for those who want to drop out of college?A) Think twice before they drop out of college.B) Consider other alternative options in advance.C) Put what they have learned into practice.D) Gain practical experience in their dream field.
`I`m not worried,`the doctor said,because her temperature is quite __ .`-|||-(a)normal (b)even (c)ordinary (d) common
At the meeting the manager spoke highly of such ___ as loyalty,courage and truthfulness shown by his employees.A. virtuesB. featuresC. characteristicsD. traits
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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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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.
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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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.
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
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.
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
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
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
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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