We are all against your suggestion that the meeting ________.A. was put offB. will be put offC. be put offD. is to put off那这句话如何翻译呢？

13.It was the seventh time that the prince _ to visit our country.A. has comeB. had comeC. was comingD. came

According to the key witnesses a peculiarly big nose is the criminal s most memorable facial _ _ _ _A. featureB. signatureC. hintD. spot

I'll adimit I've never quite understood the obsession （难以破除的成见） surrounding genetically modified （GM） crops. To environmentalist opponents, GM foods are simply evil, an understudied, possibly harmful tool used by big agricultural businesses to control global seed markets and crush local farmers. They argue that GM foods have never delivered on their supposed promise, that money spent on GM crops would be better channeled to organic farming and that consumers should be protected with warning labels on any products that contain genetically modified ingredients. To supporters, GM crops are a key part of the effort to sustainably provide food to meet a growing global population. But more than that, supporters see the GM opposition of many environmentalists as fundamentally anti-science, no different than those who question the basics of man-made climate change.For both sides, GM foods seem to act as a symbol: you're pro-agricultural business or anti-science. But science is exactly what we need more of when it comes to GM foods, which is why I was happy to see Nature devote a special series of articles to the GM food controversy. The conclusion: while GM crops haven't yet realized their initial promise and have been dominated by agricultural businesses, there is reason to continue to use and develop them to help meet the enormous challenge of sustainably feeding a growing planet.That doesn't mean GM crops are perfect, or a one-size-fits-all solution to global agriculture problems. But anything that can increase farming efficiency—the amount of crops we can produce per acre of land—will be extremely useful. GM crops can and almost certainly will be part of that suite of tools, but so will traditional plant breeding, improved soil and crop management—and perhaps most important of all, better storage and transport infrastructure （基础设施）, especially in the developing world. （It doesn't do much good for farmers in places like sub-Saharan Africa to produce more food if they can't get it to hungry consumers.） I'd like to see more non-industry research done on GM crops—not just because we'd worry less about bias, but also because seed companies like Monsanto and Pioneer shouldn't be the only entities working to harness genetic modification. I'd like to see GM research on less commercial crops, like corn. I don't think it's vital to label GM ingredients in food, but I also wouldn't be against it—and industry would be smart to go along with labeling, just as a way of removing fears about the technology.Most of all, though, I wish a tenth of the energy that's spent endlessly debating GM crops was focused on those more pressing challenges for global agriculture. There are much bigger battles to fight.How do environmentalist opponents view GM foods according to the passage? A.They will eventually ruin agriculture and the environment.B.They are used by big businesses to monopolize agriculture.C.They have proved potentially harmful to consumers' health.D.They pose a tremendous threat to current farming practice.What does the author say is vital to solving the controversy between the two sides of the debate? A.Breaking the GM food monopoly.B.More friendly exchange of ideas.C.Regulating GM food production.D.More scientific research on GM crops.What is the main point of the Nature articles? A.Feeding the growing population makes it imperative to develop GM crops.B.Popularizing GM technology will help it to live up to its initial promises.C.Measures should be taken to ensure the safety of GM foods.D.Both supporters and opponents should make compromises.What is the author's view on the solution to agricultural problems? A.It has to depend more and more on GM technology.B.It is vital to the sustainable development of human society.C.GM crops should be allowed until better alternatives are found.D.Whatever is useful to boost farming efficiency should be encouraged.What does the author think of the ongoing debate around GM crops? A.It arises out of ignorance of and prejudice against new science.B.It distracts the public attention from other key issues of the world.C.Efforts spent on it should be turned to more urgent issues of agriculture.D.Neither side is likely to give in until more convincing evidence is found.

She was so ________in her job that she didn't hear anybody knocking at the door. [ ]A. attractedB. absorbedC. drawnD. concentrated

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on creation. Your essay should include the importance of creation and measures to be taken to encourage creation. You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

convenient current frequent replace negative positive familiar suffer essential complex1. The lace on my boot is broken, so I need to get a new one to __________ it. 2. I think that we have met before, because your face looks ___________. 3. There is growing frustration among the townspeople with the __________ mayor. 4. Many people _________ from seasonal depression during the winter. 5. The past ten years have seen some very ___________ developments in artificial intelligence. 6. Only two students in the class could solve the __________ math problem. 7. Many people find online shopping to be a(n) ___________ way to buy things. 8. The possession of a passport is ___________ for foreign travel. 9. Despite the film's __________ reviews, I still want to see it. 10. Ms. Zhang is such a(n) ___________ customer that the storeowner knows her by name.

When the right person is holding the right job at the right moment, that person's influence is greatly expanded. That is the position in which Janet Yellen, who is expected to be confirmed as the next chair of the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) in January, now finds herself. If you believe, as many do, that unemployment is the major economic and social concern of our day, then it is no stretch to think Yellen is the most powerful person in the world right now.Throughout the 2008 financial crisis and the recession and recovery that followed, central banks have taken on the role of stimulators of last resort, holding up the global economy with vast amounts of money in the form of asset buying. Yellen, previously a Fed vice chair, was one of the principal architects of the Fed's 3.8 trillion money dump. A star economist known for her groundbreaking work on labor markets, Yellen was a kind of prophetess early on in the crisis for her warnings about the subprime (次级债) meltdown. Now it will be her job to get the Fed and the markets out of the biggest and most unconventional monetary program in history without derailing the fragile recovery.The good news is that Yellen, 67, is particularly well suited to meet these challenges. She has a keen understanding of financial markets, an appreciation for their imperfections and a strong belief that human suffering was more related to unemployment than anything else.Some experts worry that Yellen will be inclined to chase unemployment to the neglect of inflation. But with wages still relatively flat and the economy increasingly divided between the well-off and the long-term unemployed, more people worry about the opposite, deflation (通货紧缩) that would aggravate the economy's problems.Either way, the incoming Fed chief will have to walk a fine line in slowly ending the stimulus. It must be steady enough to deflate bubbles (去泡沫) and bring markets back down to earth but not so quick that it creates another credit crisis.Unlike many past Fed leaders, Yellen is not one to buy into the finance industry's argument that it should be left alone to regulate itself. She knows all along the Fed has been too slack on regulation of finance.Yellen is likely to address the issue right after she pushes unemployment below 6 %, stabilizes markets and makes sure that the recovery is more inclusive and robust. As Princeton Professor Alan Blinder says, "She's smart as a whip, deeply logical, willing to argue but also a good listener. She can persuade without creating hostility." All those traits will be useful as the global economy's new power player takes on its most annoying problems.What do many people think is the biggest problem facing Janet Yellen? A.Lack of money.B.Subprime crisis.C.Unemployment.D.Social instability.What did Yellen help the Fed do to tackle the 2008 financial crisis? A.Take effective measures to curb inflation.B.Deflate the bubbles in the American economy.C.Formulate policies to help financial institutions.D.Pour money into the market through asset buying.What is a greater concern of the general public? A.Recession.B.Deflation.C.Inequality.D.Income.What is Yellen likely to do in her position as the Fed chief? A.Develop a new monetary program.B.Restore public confidence.C.Tighten financial regulation.D.Reform the credit system.How does Alan Blinder portray Yellen? A.She possesses strong persuasive power.B.She has confidence in what she is doing.C.She is one of the world's greatest economists.D.She is the most powerful Fed chief in history.

A) orlgins E) spending I)discouraged M)report-|||-B) raise F) rate J)resumes N) recovery-|||-C)additional G) scarce K) -OH-MOHK O)celebrate-|||-D)decreasing H) rise L)protecting-|||-As is the case with so many economic indicators these days, the damage to the work force caused by the recesslon is deep, wide and ongoing.-|||-And unemployment is on the 21 , jumping from 9.4 percent in July to 9.7 percent in August For several survey groups,the-|||-unem ployment 221 is already in double digits(数位)-|||-Worse, hiring is not expected to rebound anytime soon,even If overall economic growth 23 this year. Employers are likely to-|||-fill any 24 workloads by adding hours to workweeks and ending worker vacations. Wage galns,which are always kept-|||-down when jobs are 25 and unemployment is high,will be an even longer time.-|||-Without job growth and pay raises,consumer 26 will not revive (复苏)substantialy because atternative sources of spending-|||-power-home equity and credit cards-are largely tapped out.And without an surge in spending, businesses will not add workers, and so on,in a-|||-decidedly bad cycle.-|||-It has become commonplace to explain each miserable job 27 by saying that a resurgence(苏醒)in employment always lags-|||-general economic 28 willadministration offcla and lawmakers fight for new laws to make it easier to form unions, which are-|||-especially important in raising and 29 the jobs of low-income workers?Will efforts to improve the educational system also-|||-include serious efforts to train and retraln people for new jobs? Help is wanted for 30 Americans.

The snake can stay in a tree without moving for ____ a bird may mistake it for a branch.A. quite longB. long enoughC. so longD. very long