Part D: Selecting Best ChoicesThe paragraph below has been taken from the text but includes ten blanks. You are required to select one word or expression for each blank from a list of words in the word bank provided. You may not use any of the words or expressions in the word bank more than once.Word BankA) asymmetric F) exploit K) preparationB) customs G) gravity L) qualitiesC) daily H) harmful M) rolledD) dissimilar to I) noxious N) subjectE) establishes J) opener O) tellingSo, _________ the Western horoscope, which is supposed to tell you what to do and how to behave on a _________ basis, the Chinese horoscope is more concerned with _________ your fate. Being born a horse, for example, _________ your character, but then it is up to you to _________ the positive _________ of this animal and minimize its _________ features. You can become a very good horse, but you can never stop being a horse. Today, these _________ are becoming less important, especially in big cities, but most Chinese people know their animal sign and it is always a good _________ of conversation with people you do not know too well. Talking to Westerners about their star sign might also be a good _________ to start a conversation.
As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond，the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example， have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go， and also to extend humanity's presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this， however， it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example， a colony must be self-sustaining and protect its inhabitants from the airless， harsh environment outside. Mars， though， is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming - adjusting Mars' atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is， should we？ One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does， should it be preserved as much as possible？ If the answer is yes， then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonics might be fine， but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats， if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life， then terraforming should be a non-issue；it simply should not be done. What if Mars is lifeless？ Even if no life exists there， that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We've already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state， we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions.（1）What is the best title for the text？ ____ A. A Is there life on Mars？B. Can we adapt to Mars？C. Should we terraform Mars？D. Are Mars and Earth So Different？（2）What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars？ ____ A. Ensure that it's not harmed.B. Negotiate with the Martians.C. Change the unpopulated regions.D. Assess the advantages and disadvantages.（3）What does the underlined word "indigenous" in paragraph 3 mean？ ____ A. Complex.B. Native.C. Foreign.D. Intelligent.（4）How does the author develop his ideas in the text？ ____ A. By referring to others' research.B. By evaluating different planets.C. By justifying the benefits of terraforming.D. By arguing in support of one viewpoint.
The rising costs of health care have become a problem for many countries in the world． To deal with this problem， it is recommended that a big part of the government's health budget be used for health education and disease prevention instead of treatment． Actually， many kinds of diseases are preventable in many ways and preventing a disease is usually much cheaper than treating it． For example， people could avoid catching a cold if they dressed warmly when the weather starts getting cold． But many people get sick because they fail to do so， and have to spend money seeing a doctor． Daily habits like eating more healthy food would have kept millions of families from becoming bankrupt if the patients had taken measures for early prevention． For instance， keeping a balanced diet， such as not consuming too much animal fat and insuring a steady intake of vegetables and fruits， seems to be quite important． One very effective and costless way of prevention is regular exercise， which is necessary for a healthy mind and body． Regular exercise， such as running， walking， and playing sports is a good way to make people feel better or reduce stress． In addition， health education plays a key role in improving people's health． By giving people more information about health， countries could help people understand the importance of disease prevention and ways to achieve it． For example， knowing one's family medical history is an effective way to help keep healthy． Information about health problems among close relatives will make them aware of what they should do to prevent certain diseases through lifestyle changes， which will work before it is too late． However， stressing disease prevention does not mean medical treatment is unimportant． After all， prevention and treatment are just two different means toward the same effect． In conclusion， we could save money on health care and treat patients more successfully if our country spends more money on health prevention and education．（1）What's the best title of the passage？ ____ A． Health or Illness？B． Exercise or Illness？C． Prevention or Education？D． Prevention or Treatment？（2）Which of the following can replace the underlined word "bankrupt''？ ____ A． Unable to be curedB． Unable to pay one's debtsC． Stronger than ever beforeD． More successful than ever before（3）We learn from the passage that ____ ．A． the more health education， the betterB． dressing warmly can prevent diseasesC． a balanced diet is cheaper than regular exerciseD． the government's health budget should be increased（4）Which of the following shows the structure of the passage？ ____ CP CP-|||-A. P1 P2 B. P1 P2 P3-|||-Sp-|||-C C-|||-CP CP-|||-Sp-|||-C. D. P1 P2-|||-P1 P2 Sp-|||-C CCP： Central Point P： PointSp： Sub-point （次要点）C： Conclusion
阅读理解:阅读下面的短文,根据文章内容从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。-|||-work plan is an important tool to tell what tasks to do,when to finish,who to take,where to go and how to get there.The work plan organizes your task with a timetable-|||-what,when and how a job needs to be done.Within the team, a work plan can tell each member what is being done and why-|||-A work plan sets objectives. The clear objectives can help the process of planning developing and managing a project.Through the work plan,the team leader is able-|||-identiry the tasks at hand,the deadlines for completion,and the responsible parties for effective management-|||-An effective work plan can show you whether your project is being carried according to the timetable.If everything is going on well, just keep on tollowing the plan.The-|||-chedule should be flexible.It can be changed for more realistic timelines when meeting any problems-|||-Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?-|||-A.A work plan keeps people informed-|||-B.A work plan helps cut down expenses-|||-C.A work plan is important in planning and management-|||-2.What can the clear objectives help?-|||-A.It can help each member know what is being done and why-|||-B.It can help the team leader with effective management.-|||-C.It can help the process of planning,developing and managing a project-|||-3.What does the underlined word deadlines" mean?-|||-A.duration-|||-B.death time-|||-C.the point in time at which something must be completed-|||-4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?-|||-A.When meeting any problems you can change your plan for more realistic timetines.-|||-B When meeting any probtems you should not change your plan-|||-_your plan
There are different pieces of software to deal with electronic files. The most popular software so far is Microsoft Office 2010 (with Word. Excel and other tools) or its higher version. People use Word 2010 to process text and use Excel 2010 to process data, and have improved work effectiveness and efficiency.Although the use of electronic filing is also an important step to paperless management, for some offices, very important documents are also kept as "hard copies" because people sometimes may need to sign their names in the "hard copies".（ ）What is the most popular software so far to deal with electronic files?A. Microsoft Office 2008B. Microsoft Office 2009C. Microsoft Office 2010
IX.从方框中选择单词并用其适当形式填空(每小题2分,共10分)-|||-stomach do burn us somebody-|||-51.Every time I pass by her house,she`s s always busy __ something.-|||-52.Let`s just have a rest and enjoy __-|||-53.Don`t tell the story to __ It`s a secret between you and me.-|||-54.When the firefighters arrived,one of the house was still __-|||-55.The beef tastes delicious,so I would like to have two __ !
Many work-at-home morns try their hands at direct selling as a way to pick up some cash while still spending time with their kids. A direct sales business can, indeed, provide a morn the best of both world―flexible hours and income. However, be careful. Direct sales can be a front for work at home scams, but more than that, you will want to carefully consider whether you will like direct sales. After that, look into some of the business issues outlined below and learn the direct sales industry’s terminology before you make any commitments. First and foremost, do you love the product If the answer is not an unqualified yes, look for a different product for your direct sales business. There are so many choices in direct sales businesses that you should be able to find a product you can get excited about. The beauty of a direct sales business is that this is an industry with fairly low start-up costs. Typically you must buy a sales kit, which can often be less than You may also need to purchase sales aids, business cards, etc. But relative to many other home businesses, costs are low. However, if there are training costs and/or unexplained fees, beware; this could be the sign of a scam. And just like any other business, your direct sales business will have ongoing costs. Expect to pay for gasoline, cell phone and internet charges, paper and toner, gifts for clients, interest on items purchased on credit, childcare costs etc. Plus you have to pay for inventory. Yes, you will likely make back what you invest in inventory, but be sure you have adequate cash flow to cover this investment. How much inventory will you have to sell to make a profit And is the profit enough to cover the time and money you have invested in your direct sales business You may not have a clear idea of the amount of time your business requires up front, so the value of your time may have to be evaluated as you go. But you should have a clear idea on the costs, including any commissions taken by your upline, before you take the plunge. Reputable direct sales companies will buy back 100 percent of unsold, marketable inventory within the first year of purchase at 90 percent of what you paid, if you decide to leave the company. Read the fine print and be sure the company you are signing on with does this. Also be sure your inventory remains marketable. If it is edible, be sure it has not expired.What can be learned from the last sentence of paragraph three A. The work-at-home moms should be alert to the possibility of being cheated.B. The work-at-home morns should not pay training cost and unnecessary fees.C. There are possibly some unexpected fees when starting up the business.D. Some training courses should be given to the work-at-home moms.
It has been found that some people devote themselves so fully to their business success that they develop unhealthy eating habits.A. 人们发现有些人的事业之所以能成功，是与他们的生活习惯密不可分的。B. 人们发现有些人只注重自己事业的发展，而忽略了健康饮食习惯的养成。C. 人们发现有些人全身心倾注于事业的成功，以至养成不健康的饮食习惯。
since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.A. 自从我们想要有一个好印象，我们就了解了正确的握手方式。B. 既然我们都得到了一个好印象，所以知道正确的握手礼仪非常重要。C. 既然我们都想给别人留下一个好的第一印象，那么了解一下正确的握手礼仪就非常重要了。
Most of the people ____________ (invited, inviting) to the reception are old friends of mine.
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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
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
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.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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