Language in Use4 Complete the following paragraph with words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.A) inspiration B) collaboration C) accessible D) frequents E) admissionF) incredible G) tough H) attends I) declaring J) renewsK) options L) community M) blend N) passion O) enrolledMaking the choice between our dream universities reflects, in some way, our choice for future life. As Stanford, the author's dream school, had already given her the offer of a place, she was faced with 1___________ decision-making when she was also accepted by Harvard. Having 2___________ at Harvard, she now feels certain she made the right choice. Harvard provides boundless 3___________ for her to explore as a pre-med student before 4___________ her major. Despite the tremendous academic load, help is always within reach through 5___________ in study groups, or meeting with her proctor or academic adviser. Harvard's extracurricular activities also offer a variety of experiences for her: The Crimson Dance Team 6___________ her passion for dance; the First Year Social Committee provides her with the chance to demonstrate leadership. She has met 7___________ international students, from whom she draws 8___________ to learn and succeed. Campus facilities are accessible within walking distance, such as the lecture halls where she 9___________ classes and a variety of cafés and restaurants that she 10___________. She is pleased that she has made the right decision which might pave the way for her to achieve greater excellence in the future.
Qucstions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.-|||-5.A.It banned Sepp Blatter from FIFA for eight years.-|||-B.It banned Michel Platini from the European soccer federation for eight years.-|||-C.It banned a payment of million to Michel Platini.-|||-D.It urged Platini to sign a contract with FIFA-|||-6.A.A secrete contract between Platini and Blatter.-|||-B.A million payment from FIFA to Platini in 2011.-|||-C.The scandal of 14 FIFA officials earlier this year.-|||-D.Corruption of local authorities in Switzerlan-|||-7.A.Blatter agreed to cooperate with the ruling and fight against corruption.-|||-B.Blatter denied the payment to Platini.-|||-C. '+Wanttoateacept+heban-|||-D.Blatter would sign a contract with Platini.
Directions: In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you-|||-will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.-|||-After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked-|||-A),B),C)and D).-|||-Passage One-|||-Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.-|||-16.A.English,grammar, literature and math.-|||-B.History,science,English and math.-|||-C.Math,history,biology and chemistry.-|||-D.Physics,history,economics and music.-|||-17.A.History is more important than the other courses.-|||-B.Chemistry is not popular with students.-|||-C.Music is not a required course.-|||-D.Every student has to study computer science.-|||-18.A.Because it is useful. B.Because it is enjoyable.-|||-C.Because it is interesting. D.Because it is very modern.
I arrived in the city after a four hour journey, and then _ the next morning for the jungle.A. set downB. set offC. set inD. set on
() 3.I think that you have made rapid __ in math.-|||-A.a progress B.progress C.progresses D.progressed-|||-() 4.-How do you like Beijing,Miss Read? -(int )^7venoidea.1 __ there.-|||-A.have been B.haven`t been to C.haven`t been D.have been to-|||-().-W(N)_(a)(t)^2 __ to your city in recent years?-|||--Lots of wide roads,tall buildings and beautiful parks have been built.-|||-A.takes place B.have happened C.has happened D.happened-|||-() 6.-Does your father still smoke?-|||--NO,, he has succeeded in __ smoking for three years.-|||-A.giving up B.give up C.gives up D.gave up-|||-() 7.In the past,I often wrote letters to my friends.But now we keep in touc-|||-__ each other by telephones and the Internet.-|||-A.to B.of C.for D.with-|||-() 8.The family was __ poor __ they couldn`t buy a TV set.-|||-A.so;that B.not;until C.not;but D.so;but-|||-() 9.一 __ my daughter is only ten years old, she knows a lot.-|||--Whatacleverginl!-|||-A.Because B.Whether C.Thouoh D So
where necessary.Each word can be-|||-used only once.-|||-boiler dealer examiner injurious-|||-laborious locker starter thunderous-|||-1 If you live in a cold climate and need-|||-to use a(n) __ to heat your whole-|||-house, this product is the better choice.-|||-2 It is always a good idea to buy your-|||-car from a licensed car __-|||-3 The storm made the race even more-|||-challenging,so only one-third of all the-|||-__ finished the race.-|||-4 Keeping the garden tidy all year round-|||-can be a(n) __ task,but Betty enjoys-|||-it.-|||-5 Driving test __ will stop the driving-|||-test if they feel you are a danger on the-|||-road.-|||-6 Use your computer wisely,because-|||-too much screen time is __ to your-|||-in S.-|||-7 His inspiring lecture on how to save-|||-the earth was greeted with __-|||-clapping and cheers.-|||-8 Don't worry,there are __ in the mall-|||-where we could keep our luggage while-|||-we go shopping.
Banks are ordinarily prepared to pay out all accounts; they rely on depositors not to demand payment all at the same time.If depositors should come to fear that a bank is not sound,that it cannot pay off its depositors,then that fear might cause all the depositors to appear on the same day.If they did,the bank could not pay all the accounts.However,if they did not all appear at once,then there would always be funds to pay those who wanted their money when they wanted it.Mrs.Elsie Vaught has told us of a terrifying bank run that she experienced.One day in December of 1925 several banks failed to open in a city where Mrs.Vaught lived.The other banks anticipated a run the next day,and so the officers of the bank in which Mrs.Vaught worked as a teller had enough funds in hand to pay off as many depositors as might apply.The officers simply instructed the tellers to pay on demand.Next morning a crowd gathered in the bank and on the sidewalk outside.The length of the line convinced many that the bank could not possibly pay off everyone.People began to push and then to fight for places near the tellers’ windows.Clothing was torn and limbs were broken,but the jam continued for hours.The power of the panic atmosphere is evident in the fact that two tellers,though they knew that the bank was sound and could pay out all depositors,nevertheless withdrew the funds in their own accounts.Mrs.Vaught says that she had difficulty restraining herself from doing the same. Which of the following did Mrs.Vaught say? A. She knew that the bank was not sound.B. She feared that too many withdrawals would close the bank.C. She was not able to draw out her money.D. She was tempted to draw out her money.
New York: Staying positive through the cold season could be your best defence against getting ill, new study findings suggest. In an experiment that exposed healthy volunteers to a cold or flu virus, researchers found that people with a generally sunny disposition were less likely to fall ill. The findings, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, build on evidence that a “positive emotional style” can help protect us from the common cold and other illnesses. Researchers believe the reasons may be both objective----as in happiness improving immune, function----and subjective----as in happy people being less troubled by a sore throat or funny nose. "People with a positive emotional style may have different immune responses to the virus," explained lead study author Dr Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. "And when they do get a cold, they may interpret their illness as being less severe." Cohen and his colleagues had found in a previous study that happier people seemed less likely to catch a cold, but some questions remained as to whether the emotional trait itself had the effect. For the new study, the researchers had 193 healthy adults complete standard measures of personality traits, self-perceived health and emotional "style." Those who tended to be happy, energetic and easy-going were judged as having a positive emotional style, while those who were often unhappy, tense and hostile had a negative style. The researchers gave them nasal(鼻的) drops containing either a cold virus or a particular flu virus. Over the next six days, the volunteers reported on any aches, pains, sneezing or congestion they had, while the researchers collected objective data, like daily mucus production. Cohen and his colleagues found that based on objective measures of nasal woes, happy people were less likely to develop a cold. 1.Which is the best title for the passage? A. Stay Away From Being Negative B. Positive or Negative, It’s Up To You C. An Effective Medicine For Being Fit D. Warm People Likely To Keep Cold Away 2.According to Dr Cohen’s research, the reason why some people are unlikely to catch a cold is that ___________________. A. their cheerful mood benefits the immune system B. they have developed a certain gene against flu virus C. they are less likely to have s sore throat and funny nose D. they have got a stronger self-confidence in their health 3.The underlined word “disposition” (paragraph 2) probably means ________. A. character B. day C. future D. occupation 4.The passage is probably written for ___________________. A. medical students B. lead authors C. the public D. the volunteers
Wearing a seat belt is_for drivers and passengers in the front seat a law enacted to reduce the risk of injury in accidents . A compelling B compulsory C compelled D compulsive
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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
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
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.