Hardly ______ his speech when a young woman in the audience rose to make a protest.A. George finishedB. does George finishC. George had finishedD. had George finished

.现在我想重新找回这种感觉。A. Now I want to find the feeling .B. Now I want that feeling again.

While most people choose mates who are like them in many ways, new research exposes a big and important exception: When it comes to spending habits, we tend to marry our opposites.Spendthrifts tend to marry tightwads, and tightwads tend to marry spendthrifts, says this New York Times feature based on researchers' examination of several surveys and a randomized (随机的) poll on the topic. While the reasons aren't clear, it could be that one partner sees in the other something he or she needs. If you're a spendthrift picking a mate, you might unconsciously be looking for help controlling bad spending habits. If you're a tightwad, you might feel a need to loosen up and have a little fun. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan and Northwestern University studied several on-line surveys asking couples to assess their personal feelings toward spending money, and also commissioned a randomized poll on the topic. The couples were rated on a "Tightwad-Spendthrift scale" based on how each partner felt about spending money. The pattern they uncovered of people matching up with their financial opposites, could be one reason that money is the source of so much tension in so many marriages. Clearly, too many people fail to discuss money issues before they get married, the article says. The pattern described in the Times' story has held true in my own family. As teenagers, my sister and I had opposite spending habits. She loved to shop and buy clothes, while I tended to pinch pennies. True to the research, we each married men who were our opposites in money management; her husband was economical while mine liked to spend. Since then, we have each changed in opposite directions. Now, my sister is a master at saving; at our recent family reunion, she hosted two separate meals and a picnic for more than 40 people for a total cost of less than 250, by shopping at Wal-Mart and using her well-practiced eye for bargains. When my turn came to organize a meal, I spent about twice as much.1. According to the passage, why do we like to marry our opposites when it comes to spending habits?A) Because most people like to marry a person who is different from themselves.B) Because the opposites are often curious about different spending habits.C) Because the opposites can save money for the family by controlling spending.D) Because we unconsciously want to find something we need in our partners. 2. What is the spending habits of "spendthrifts" (Para.2)?A) They are careful about spending money.B) They spend money in a wasteful manner. C) They are happy to spend money for others.D) They only want to spend money for themselves.3. Why do many marriages become tense according to the passage?A) Because the couples have married an opposite.B) Because they can't form a better spending habit.C) Because they didn't talk about money before marriage. D) Because they fail to taste the fun of a marriage life.4. What happened to the author and her sister after marrying an opposite?A) Both of them became more economical in life.B) Both of them became more wasteful in life.C) Both of them developed the opposite spending habit. D) Both of them maintained their old spending habits.5. What is the author's tone about the research?A) Approved. B) Disapproved.C) Doubted.D) Indifferent.

This morning Jack came to school late ______.A. than usualB. as usualC. like usualD. like usually

Fill in the blanks with the given expressions . Change the form where necessary .(advocate,assist,circumstance,confine,distinct,fulfillment,intense,reconcile,respond,subsequent)1 . Success never comes easy;you must work hard for the[填空1]of your dreams . 2 . This computerized system will[填空2]greatly all library users in finding the information that they need . 3 . Suddenly the room was filled with[填空3] light,and I couldn't open my eyes . 4 . As music plays an important role in our life, many music teachers and educators[填空4]taking up a musical instrument at a young age . 5 . This rule should be entirely clear in the mind of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any[填空5].

—Linda, you ____ us at the door. —Forgive me. I was so busy just now.A. must have greetedB. must greetC. should have greetedD. should greet

Guess the meaning of the underlined words in the following sentences. Last night s decision by the House of Commons is perhaps the must draunian infringement of personal liberty yet< underline>im< /underline> < underline>mpose< /underline>by this government. A. exposedB. inflictedC. impactedD. presented

W Who's a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism, the word hero has become more common. We use hero to describe both victims and volunteers of all kinds of difficulties and achievements. Who are the heroes among us?2 In the days leading up to a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, many described Dory Stoddard as a hero. Dory gave his life for his wife, Mary. When Dory heard shots ring out, he immediately fell on top of his wife to shelter her from the hail of bullets. At the memorial service, the president said, "Dory didn't die a hero; he lived a hero." Long known for his remarkable spirit and love of humanity, Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived: assisting others.3 Dory Stoddard was a civilian hero, who acted instinctively with courage and grace when caught up in extraordinary circumstances. But about what first responders, whose job is, in the words of the widow of a fallen police officer, to "rush toward danger"?4 In Toronto, Canada, downtown life stopped when more than 11,000police officers and other emergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Russell, a 35-year-old "good man and good cop", who believed deeply in his commitment to protect and serve. Sgt. Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm. He tried to stop a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill to help others. Sadly, Sgt. Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in the effort.It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty. A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is as a hero. So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela, who emerged after 27 years in jail, confirmed in a solitary chamber. He made the choice not to be bitter, and worked hard as Africa's first black president to establish harmony and helped society reconcile its conflicts.But today, our heroes are average men and women, "everyday heroes" to whom we can say people like us.

She often talks with a _______ appearance but in fact she is always telling lies.A. tidyB. sincereC. worshipD. merry

She ______ , but when I came in she stopped.A. has talkedB. had talkedC. was talkingD. talked

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