The stock market crash of 1929 marked the beginning of the worst economic crisis in American history. During the next several years, the richest nation on earth learned what it meant to be poor. Hard times _26__ their way into every area, group and job .Workers_27_ as factories closed . Farmers hit with falling prices and natural disasters were_28_ to give up their farms. Businessmen lost their stores, and sometimes their homes .lt was a severe economic crisis a(an)_29_—the worst of time. The economic crisis began with the stock market crash in October, 1929 . For the first year, the economy_30 _very slowly . But it dropped sharply in 1931 and 1932 .And by the end of 1932,the economy_31_almost completely. Falling production, Rising unemployment . Men begging in the streets . But there was more to the __32_crisis. At that time, the federal government did not guarantee the money that people put in banks. When people could not repay loans, banks began to close .In 1929, 659 banks 26.A)frustration B)remedy C)fought D)forcedE)intensively F)depression G)struggled H)descended l)built J)fatal l)built M)foundN)extensively

Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Change the form where necessary.decline panel debt estimate pledge prospect1. Even though the quantity of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expensed on it may _______.2. What do you think about the marketing _______of this new product?3. Meanwhile, tuition has soared, leaving graduating students with unprecedented loan _______.4. The equipment was extremely sophisticated and was monitored from a central control- _______.5. Take this ring as a(n) _______of our friendship.6. The government _______that more than 7 million people hold a second job.

Words in useafflicanonymousbleakcherishcompassionatedomainhuddleintegralperpetualportray1. Time management is____to success and is not a skill easily acquired.2. Most importantly, we should____our lives and live them as fully and joyously as possible.3. The mountainous area used to be____by poverty, but now people there live a comfortable life.4.____people try to help others, serve others, and are willing to make other people happy.5. When an actress____a character, viewers see her emotions physically, on her face and in her body.6. Seeing the poor kid____in a dark corner, she decided to go home and bring him warm clothes.7. Reading gives you the possibility to speak____.

Bargain Hunt before Reality Hits Home in the AutumnLike many furloughed workers, Jon Lines, 28 is worried about his job prospects and it is taking the shine off what should be some of the happiest events of his life: buying his first home and getting married.Hunting for a BargainHe and his girlfriend, Helen Clayton, 30, have just bought their first home, a three-bedroom semi-detached in Crosby, Liverpool, for £180,000 but it's not the joyous occasion it should be. "I'm not sleeping well thinking about this investment. It's the biggest investment you make and no one wants to fall at the first hurdle. I was worried if we delayed buying we'd miss the opportunity. The market here is mad and it was already a steal at £20,000 less than other houses on the street," Mr. Lines, a cinema manager, said. "Once I'm back at work, I will feel happy. I have been working for the same organisation for 17 years and I'm not going to stop till it's touch and go."According to the writer, what happened to the property market since it reopened on May 13? DetailA. The property market was crowded with house viewers every day.B. Many people went to view houses but few made the purchase.C. For each house, there were many people scrambling for it.D. More and more people bought houses without inquiries.

The traditions passed down through generations from ancient times enrich the lives of the ______ with cultural wisdom and heritage. (descend)

The latest goal of China’s monetary policy is ()A. Full employmentB. Economic growthC. Develop the economy and stabilize the currencyD. Maintain the stability of the currency value and thereby promote economic growth

"Exhale" means "to breathe out", so what does "inhale" mean?A.to suffocateB.to hold your breathC.to breathe inD.to sneeze

E. Read the choices. Listen to Section I of the lecture and choose the best answer to each question you hear. (1) (单选题).A.The evils of social media. B.The good of social media. C.The rumors on social media. D.The untrue posts on social media.(2) (单选题).A.OneB.TwoC.Three. D.None. (3) (单选题).A.Two. B.Twenty. C.More than twenty. D. Less than twenty.(4) (单选题).A. major earthquake. B.A terrible storm. C.A volcanic eruption. D.A landslide.A. /; theB. / ; /C. the; /

Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Change the form where necessary.bridge the gap come to terms with drop awaysettle down stand out turn out1 The new program aims to ________ between high school and college by providing transitional support for students.2 Their performance ________ to be a big success, though they were not confident at the very beginning.3 As time passes, the details of her high-school life ________, but the happy memories remain.4 One year after graduation from college, Tony ________ with a job and started his own family.5 Facing the unexpected changes, she had to ________ the new reality and adjust to her situation.6 His unique sense of humor always made him ________ in any group.

Complete the sentences with the words given below.-|||-what that which when whether-|||-1 It is certain __ they will be able to arrive here on time.-|||-2 __ is discussed at the meeting must be kept secret.-|||-3 __ the pyramids were built is still unknown to us.-|||-4 It is not clear __ the conference will be postponed (推迟)-|||-5 __ will be the best solution is our biggest concern.

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