Short conversation 2[音频]A. He is worried about the wastewater recycling.B. He is worried about the price of the tiny engines.C. He is worried about people in areas lacking water.D. He is worried about the pollutants in wastewater.
News Report TwoQuestions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.(1) (单选题)3. What is the news report mainly discussing?A.Features contributing to cuteness in babies trigger parental behaviors.B.Adults’ curiosity about babies because of their being cute.C.Adults’ desire to play with babies because of their cute smells and sounds.D.Adults’ love for babies only because of their visually appealing characteristics.(2) (单选题)4. What’s the ultimate purpose of babies’ being cute?A.To make adults laugh.B.To look more attractive.C.To appear positive and independent.D.To ensure survival.
14, The World Trade Organization was established to _ trade among its member states.A. procrateB. promoteC. PràmPtD. procat
Drug abuse is the use of a drug, ___ or illegal, that hurts a person or someone close to him.fbox(artificial)fbox(delicate)fbox(legal)fbox(assess)
Universal GesturesGestures for victory, defeat and stress are almost the same in all countries.On the front page of a newspaper we often see the picture of people holding their head in shock. People put their hands on their head or over their mouth when they look on a scene with shock or horror.Chris Ulrich is an expert on body language. He said that covering your mouth or putting your hands on your head helps make you feel safer from a perceived threat. By covering part of your face you can feel hidden from the shocking event. Additionally these reactions can help a person comfort himself through touch. Ulrich said it is a self comforting gesture to help people in the moment.In times of strong anxiety, people will twist their hands to calm themselves. Ulrich said it is a reaction people often have when they are in front of an audience or nervous. "It’s a comfort for them that they'll get through it," said Ulrich. He relates that gesture to a parent trying to calm a child.Most athletes react to victories or defeats with specific behaviors. A 2008 study examined pictures of judo（柔道）competitors during the 2008 Olympic Games. They were from different countries, but they showed similar behaviors when they won a match. The winners would throw their head back or raise their hands in triumph. Ulrich said these victory behaviors are a way winners "explode" out and take up more space.However, if an athlete suffers a loss, he will act in a way that makes him physically smaller, such as hanging his head. "When you lose, you want to disappear," said Ulrich. The study also found that the judo competitors had the same behavior when they lost.People tend to twist their hands when they are_____.A、depressedB、angryC、shockedD、nervous
In the face of the economic crisis, the government had to ___ its budget deficit by cutting spending and raising taxes.A. reduceB. increaseC. ignoreD. maintain
mistake 7. love 8. effect 9. fact 10. identityFile1I could then admit defeat and lie down and die.2One of the problems we may have, regarding lying, is not having as honest enough heart to admit the truth3None of these people will admit responsibility for their actions.4He admitted his guilt5 Presently, many, if not most Americans, admit the need for tighter laws to control the ownership of handguns6From my standpoint, you should admit your mistakes and try hard next time.7When are you going to admit year love for me?8 They don't care why yon did it—they just want yon to admit the great effect your behavior had on them.9They think they must admit this fact in order to get rid of their problems10With more than a suggestion of discomfort, he spoke my name and I, somewhat reluctantly, admitted my identity.Word BuildingVII.1. subordinate 2. subheadings 3. submerging 4. subdivided 5. subcontinent 6. submarine 7. subhuman 8. subwayVIII.l.e 2.h 3.b 4.c 5.g 6.d 7.f 8. aSentence Structure1. Wherever you go, you can always find Coca-Cola.2. However rich people are, they always want more.3. Whoever you marry, make sure he can cook.4. Whichever day you come, we'll be pleased to see you.5. They found the people friendly wherever they wentX.1. Turn on TV and you will often see advertisements snowing happy, balanced families.2. Five minutes earlier and you could have caught the last train.3. Start acting like a hero and I'll hit you.4. Work hard and you'll pass your examinations.5. Arrive late once more and you'll be fired.TranslationXI.1.1 went to the library and read whatever I could find about the causes of the mysterious disappearances of the ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle.2. Continue treating friends like this, and you will lose them all.3. They must know their product thoroughly and know how to promote sales by word of mouth, telephone or letter.4. It suddenly dawned on me that money couldn't make up for all that he had suffered in the past five years.5. Some people refer to translation as science while others take it as art.6. Instead of imposing personal views upon others, we should promote democracy.XII.1.当然新演员绝对不能停步不前，而应该尽可能地创造机会。2.他得寸进尺。3.我想我们的关系很好，我们是朋友。但是外面现在正在竞争，将来也会。无论我们做什么，无论我们在什么地方，我们将还会相互竞争。4.退休后，他远离政治，开始打网球。他发现打网球是一种很好的放松方式。5.过了一会，显然带着不情愿，他在电话里承认了自己的身份，并请求我原谅他。6.在我看来，当老师的唯一缺陷，是它不太会引起公众的注意。ClozeXIII.l.B 2.C 3. A 4.B 5.D 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. BText Structure AnalysisJohn Bullyer was doing mathematical work that supported big, scientific projects. Occasional paragraphs in newspapers charted his steady success. On the occasion when he retired, a report said that his last job was the harnessing of solar power for a satellite put into orbit.I was, by that time, successful in my own line, having written a streak of 30 bestsellers without a single failure.Structured WritingXV.Shopping has changed in recent years. Going shopping took time and strength in the past. If you were to buy food, household items and clothing, you had to visit different shops. Sometimes they were not within walking distance. You had to take a bus to go from one place to another. It was not unusual that shopping would take you a whole day and at the time you returned home, you'd he completely exhausted.In contrast, shopping nowadays has become something enjoyable. A lot of supermarkets, in which prices are usually lower and a wider variety of items are offered-mainly food, household items, clothing, bedding and furniture or even anything that is out of your imagination. So you cast hay everything you need in a single supermarket. Most of the supermarkets operate on the "serve yourself' method: You go in. pick up a basket, walk round it and choose what you want. At the exit there is a checkout lane where you pay for everything at one time.________________Reading SkillsI1. Denotation: the curved or circular shapeConnotation(s): the act of going around somewhere. The implied meaning is that the policeman was going around the area, trying doors and consequently seeing now and then the lights of an emergency dental office or something of the sort.2. Denotation: make a deep hollow soundConnotation(s): loudly spread to the streets. The implied meaning is that the streets were quiet, and that even bars were careful not to get their loud music into the streets.3. Denotation: say what medicine a sick person should or must haveConnotation(s): The West is tough enough to make a man strong. Here the West is compared to a doctor.4. Denotation: (of an army or the police) surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of itConnotation(s): blow hard on the city streets. The implied meaning of the sentence is that the wind was very strong and blew hard on the city streets like an army making a fierce attack on its enemy.5. Denotation: productionConnotation(s): his achievements. The implied meaning of the sentence is that the man from the West was boasting about how he made his "achievements": rising to the top by means legal or illegal, etc.6. Denotation: (cause to) change shape, the true or intended meaning, or directionConnotation(s): change a good man into a bad one. The use of the word "twist" suggests that the man was not only changed in appearance but also in nature.Comprehension of the TextII：l.D 2. A 3.C 4. A 5.C 6.D 7. B 8. AVocabularyIII.1. sucked 2. visible 3. booming 4. fared 5. output 6. installed 7. routines 8. prescribe 9. tore 10. emittingExercises on Web course only:11. stripes 12. twists 13. strap 14. deduct 15. certificateIV.1. run into trouble 2. let alone 3. free of 4. deducted from 5. torn down 6. rise to the top 7. toying with 8. laid siege to 9. making her way 10. on my wayXI1. The defendant, a woman of only 30, kept insisting on her own innocence.2. All tings considered, dates, beans and some leafy green vegetables are the best sources of iron.3. No beverages are served with meals because they interfere with digestion.4. Taking the popularity of the region into consideration, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.5. If you have a feeling of wanting to throw up after taking this drug, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctors as soon as possible.6. Summing up the discussion, he said both parties should consider the most effective way to solve the problem.XII1.作为补救缺铁的一种方法，专家推荐食用肉、鸡和鱼，它们是最好的铁质来源，也是唯一最容易被身体吸收的铁质来源。2．铁质储量为零时，你会觉得虚弱，疲乏无力，喘不过气，这是缺铁第三阶段的典型症状。3.耐力运动员，尤其是女性，经常会缺铁，如果增食肉类食物或服用铁质补剂，能够恢复到健康状态。4．这位运动医学专家认为，感到劳累、工作效率差的人，最好食用牛肉、羊肉，它们含有最易被吸收的铁质。5．铁质储量低的人应该去咨询医生，看看是否应通过调整饮食或服用铁质补剂来校正不足。6．一般说来，如果你忽视自己摄入的铁质含量，不在铁质储备失去之前注意警告信号，你会有危险。XIII1 D2 C3 C4 A5 D6 A7 B 8 D9 C10 B11 A12 B 13 D14 A15 D16 A17 D18 C19 C20 A________I.
He _ his longevity to two factors-taking exercise and not smoking.A. attributedB. fulfillC. restrainD. inspect
Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in the box . at least, ratings, agree with, stay awake, takes out, makes notes, normal, even though. 1.She __________ a notebook and writes a few words in the dark. 2.It's just a __________ day at work for her. 3.The __________ for the movies are from excellent to awful. 4.She is fond of movies so she sees __________ two movies a week.5.She watches many movies a week, __________ she doesn't write about everything she sees. 6.It is not always easy to __________ at midnight. 7.She __________ about every movie she sees.8.Some people send angry letters to Mona if they don't __________ her opinions.
A ___ fault shouldn't be neglected.A. artificialB. stiffC. delicateD. minor
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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
Many people, including health professionals, hav assumed that e-cigarettes are-|||-safer than tradibonal egarettes, because e-core use heated liquid vapor(2汽)-|||-rather than burning tobacco leaves in a process that is likely to cause cancer.But-|||-safer" doesn`t mean "nsk-free Atroubling incr of acute lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users across 25 states makes us realize that there are still a lot of-|||-unknown health impheation of smoking e-cigattes.-|||-Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took the unusual-|||-step of waming the public agalnst using any electronic cigarette devices until the-|||-agency concludes an investigation into the mystenous outbreak of lung disease.The-|||-CDC started a muln-state investgation i mid-August after receiving more than 150-|||-reports of senous respiratory distress (呼吸意迫)among e-cigarette users,many of-|||-them teenagers and young adults. Within a couple of weeks,dozens more cases-|||-were reported, including the death of one e-cigarette user in Illinois.-|||-Ultimately, It turns out that the outbreak of lung disease is caused by the illegal use of-|||-drugs in e-cigarette devices But even so,such a finding would not mean that users-|||-of commercial nicotine (尼古丁) e-cigarettes can breathe easter. There are some-|||-pretty unpleasant things floating in that liquid nicotine that may be harmful to our-|||-health.-|||-For longtime smokers,the danger of lung cancer may well outweigh the dangers of-|||-smoking e-cigarettes.But there s always the risk of breathing chemicals, and if-|||-there`s any good to come out of this lung disease outbreak, perhaps it will be to bnng-|||-that lesson home to teenagers and young adults considenng taking up the e-cigarette-|||-habit-|||-14.Why do most people assume e-orgarettes safer than-|||-traditional ones?-|||-OA.Because traditional eigarettes us cheap-|||-materials.-|||-OB. Because e-cigarettes use heated liquid vapor.-|||-C.Because tradinonal cigarettes con more-|||-chemicals.-|||-○D. Because e-ogarettes use processed tobacco-|||-leaves.-|||-15.What was the unusual step that CDC took last week?-|||-OA.Startng an investigation into the outbreak of lung-|||-disease.-|||-B.Concluding an investigation among the 150 e--|||-cigarette users.-|||-C.Reporting the research results of serious-|||-respiratory distress.-|||-O Waming the public against using any e-clgarette-|||-devices.-|||-16.What caused the outbreak of lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users?-|||-OA.The commercial liquid nicotin-|||-B.The unpleasant things floatin in Iiquid chemicals.-|||-○C.The frequent reuse of the same device.-|||-D.The illegal drugs in e-cagarette devices.-|||-17.Who are more likely to have the danger of lung cancer?-|||-OA.Adults using e-cigarettes.-|||-B.People with serious respiratory distress,
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted