14.单选题 ___ in his speech was the assumption that they were guilty.A. ImageB. ImpactC. ImaginaryD. Implicit

On our way to the house, it was raining ___ hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take ___ (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City. We were first greeted with the barking by a pack ___ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters ___ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and ___ (recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya (木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard. When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting ___ (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many ___ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were ___ (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we ___ (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, ___ (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable．At an earlier period，our desire for material wealth may have been justified．Now，however，this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems．Even though we have good intentions，we may be producing too much，too fast．Those who criticize economic growth argue that we must slow down．They believe that society is approaching certain limits on growth．These include the fixed supply of natural resources，the possible negative effects of industry on the natural environment，and the continuing increase in the world's population．As society reaches these limits，economic growth can no longer continue，and the quality of life will decrease．People who want more economic growth，on the other hand，argue that even at the present growth rate there are still many poor people in the world．Theseproponents of economic growth believe that only more growth can create the capital needed to improve the quality of life in the world．Furthermore，they argue that only continued growth can provide the financial resources required to protect our natural surroundings from industrialization．This debate over the desirability of continued economic growth is of vital importance to business and industry．If those who argue against economic growth are correct，the problems they mention cannot be ignored．To find a solution，economists and business community must pay attention to these problems and discuss them with one another．72．According to those who argue against economic growth we must slow down for the following reasons EXCEPT that ____ ．A．our natural surroundings are in danger of being destroyed by industryB．the fixed supply of natural resources marks a point beyond which economic growth cannot continueC．the world population is ever increasingD．more efforts should be made to improve the quality of our material life73..Those who want more economic growth believe that continued economic growth ____ ．A．is essential to the well-being of society as a wholeB．can provide the solution to many of our social problems todayC．can protect our environment from being polluted by industryD．can provide us with more natural resources for industrialization74..The word"proponents"（in Paragraph 3）probably means ____ ．A．arguments in support of somethingB．disagreements with other peopleC．people who argue for somethingD．people who argue against something75..The passage is mainly about ____ ．A．the conflict between economists and the industrial businessB．the present debate on economic growthC．the advantages and disadvantages of economic growthD．the importance of the debate on economic growth．

A new batch of young women—members of the so-called Millennial(千禧的)generation—has been entering the workforce for the past decade. At the starting line of their careers, they are better educated than their mothers and grandmothers had been—or than their young male counterparts are now. But when they look ahead, they see roadblocks to their success. They believe that women are paid less than men for doing the same job. They think it's easier for men to get top executive jobs than it is for them. And they assume that if and when they have children, it will be even harder for them to advance in their careers.While the public sees greater workplace equality between men and women now than it did 20-30 years ago, most believe more change is needed. Among Millennial women, 75% say this country needs to continue making changes to achieve gender equality in the workplace, compared with 57% of Millennial men. Even so, relatively few young women(15%)say they have been discriminated against at work because of their gender.As Millennial women come of age they share many of the same views and values about work as their male counterparts. They want jobs that provide security and flexibility, and they place relatively little importance on high pay. At the same time, however, young working women are less likely than men to aim at top management jobs: 34% say they're not interested in becoming a boss or top manager; only 24% of young men say the same. The gender gap on this question is even wider among working adults in their 30s and 40s, when many women face the trade-offs that go with work and motherhood.These findings are based on a new Pew Research Center survey of 2,002 adults, including 810 Millennials(ages 18-32), conducted Oct. 7-27, 2013. The survey finds that, in spite of the dramatic gains women have made in educational attainment and labor force participation in recent decades, young women view this as a man's world—just as middle-aged and older women do.What do we learn from the first paragraph about Millennial women starting their careers?A.They can get ahead only by striving harder.B.They expect to succeed just like Millennial men.C.They are generally quite optimistic about their future.D.They are better educated than their male counterparts.How do most Millennial women feel about their treatment in the workplace?A.They are the target of discrimination.B.They find it satisfactory on the whole.C.They think it needs further improving.D.They find their complaints ignored.What do Millennial women value most when coming of age?A. sense of accomplishment.B.Job stability and flexibility.C.Rewards and promotions.D.Joy derived from work.What are women in their 30s and 40s concerned about?A.The welfare of their children.B.The narrowing of the gender gap.C.The fulfillment of their dreams in life.D.The balance between work and family.What conclusion can be drawn about Millennial women from the 2013 survey?A.They still view this world as one dominated by males.B.They account for half the workforce in the job market.C.They see the world differently from older generations.D.They do better in work than their male counterparts.

It is so difficult to_the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep. A. expandB. exploreC. exchangeD. experience

evidenceA. 证据,明显,迹象B. 最终地C. 进化,演变D. 评价,评估

六. Zheng He had over 200 ships, some of which were over 150 metres longand could carry up to 1, 000 people. In addition to the supplies forthe long journeys, the ships carried gold, silver, silk, china andother treasures to give as gifts to the rulers of the neighbouringcountries. Some of the ships even had earth on board so that thesailors could grow their own crops for food. On Zheng He's first voyage, heset sail across the Indian Ocean. His fleet travelled for many daysfar away from land. One day, they were hit by a storm. All thesailors thought the fleet was going to sink. Then a strange lightappeared at the top of the ships, masts, and after that, the stormpassed. The strange light that appeared on the masts was probablyelectricity from the thunderstorm. Many sailors today see suchlightning on the masts of their ships during a storm. But the sailorsin Zheng He's fleet believed it was a sign of protection from theancestors. From then on, they were happy to follow Zheng He whereverhe led them. Zheng He completed sevenfamous voyages between 1405 and 1433. He visited many countries inAsia and Africa. Zheng He also brought back many gifts from thecountries he visited, such as medicines, pearls and strange animals.The most famous of these gifts were a giraffe and a zebra. When Zheng He came back fromhis seventh voyage in 1433, he was sixty-two years old. In 28 yearstravelling, he had managed to share the glory of China with manydifferent countries. When he died in 1433, the stories of his travelsmade him one of China's most famous sailors.1. Zheng He was famous for_____.A. his seven voyages B. his 200 shipsC. his cropsgrown on the ships D. the large amounts of treasures2. Whatmight not be found on Zheng He's ships?A. Food. B. Metal. C.Flowers. D. Earth.3. Why were the sailors happy to follow ZhengHe wherever he led them?A. Because Zheng He was a richofficer.B. Because they thought they could be free from dangerwith Zheng He.C. Because they thought they could travel aroundthe world.D. Because Zheng He's fleet never sank.4.What's the most important achievement of Zheng He's voyages?A.He was very old when he finished his last voyage.B. He set sailacross the Indian Ocean.C. He brought back many gifts from thecountries he visited.D. He promoted the communication betweenChina and other countries.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。　　China has been the birthplace of many of the world's greatest inventions. It was, for example, the first country to produce paper money. Before the invention of paper money and coins, people used many different kinds of things for buying and selling. . This exchange of goods and services for other goods and services is called bartering.　　The next development was in 1000 BC, when China started making bronze and copper shells. It wasn't long before the Chinese made round coins out of metal. A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs.B. During that time, for example, buying a chicken might cost several potatoes.C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe.D. However, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical.E. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling.F. As time went by, trade between countries increased.G. The first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.

Text as a standard communicative activity includes ().A. cohesionB. acceptabilityC. informativityD. situationality

The park was ___ easy walking distance of our hotel.A. within.B. insideC. about