Life in the year 3044 is very different__(1)__ life in the 21st century. We still do many of the things you did，but we do them __(2)__．For example，we now have e-friends to help us and keep us company. An e-friend is a machine that looks just __(3)__ a human being. It can walk and talk and can do almost __(4)__ we human beings do. My e-friend is a lot like me and we have __(5)__ fun together. She helps me __(6)__ my homework and we often go swimming. She is programmed to take care of me if anything __(7)__，so I always feel safe when we are together. She can also send me messages，just like old-fashioned e-mail，and I can download information from her memory. It's great __(8)__ an e-friend. I am never lonely and I always have someone to talk __(9)__． I would like to tell you more about life in the year 3044，but I have to send my e-friend to clean up my room.Maybe____ I will be able to travel back in time and visit you. (1)__A.__of__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__from__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__in__ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__with (2)__A.__different__ __ __ __ B.__difference__ __ C.__differently__ __ __ D.__differences (3)__A.__like__ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__for__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__at__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__up (4)__A.__something__ __ __ __ B.__anything__ __ __ C.__nothing__ __ __ __ D.__everything (5)__A.__many__ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__a number of__ C.__a lot of__ __ __ __ D.__the number of (6)__A.__with__ __ __ __ __ __ B.__at__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ C.__on__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__doing (7)__A.__will happen__ __ __ B.__happens__ __ C.__happened__ __ __ __ D.__is going to happen (8)__A.__have__ __ __ __ __ __ B.__having__ __ __ __ __ C.__to have__ __ __ __ __ D.__has (9)__A.__to__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__about__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__with__ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__both A and C __A.__one day__ __ __ B.__in one day__ __ __ C.__after one day__ D.__with one day
33.根据以下材料，回答26-30题As the latest crop of students pen their undergraduate application form and weigh up their options, it may be worth considering just how the point, purpose and value of a degree has changed and what Generation Z need to consider as they start the third stage of their educational journey.Millennials were told that if you did well in school, got a decent degree, you would be set up for life. But that promise has been found wanting. As degrees became universal, they became devalued. Education was no longer a secure route of social mobility. Today 28 percent of graduates in the UK are in non-graduate roles, a percentage which is double the average among OECD countries.This is not to say that there is no point in getting a degree, but rather stress that a degree is not for everyone, that the switch from classroom to lecture hall is not an inevitable one and that other options are available.?Thankfully, there are signs that this is already happening, with Generation Z seeking to learn from their millennial predecessors, even if parents and teachers tend to be still set in the degree mindset. Employers have long seen the advantages of hiring school leavers who often prove themselves to be more committed and loyal employees than graduates. Many too are seeing the advantages of scrapping a degree requirement for certain roles.For those for whom a degree is the desired route, consider that this may well be the first of many. In this age of generalists, it pays to have specific knowledge or skills. Postgraduates now earn 40 percent more than graduates. When more and more of us have a degree, it makes sense to have two.It is unlikely that Generation Z will be done with education at 18 or 21; they will need to be constantly up-skilling throughout their career to stay employable. It has been estimated that this generation, due to the pressures of technology, the wish for personal fulfilment and desire for diversity, will work for 17 different employers over the course of their working life and have five different careers. Education, and not just knowledge gained on campus, will be a core part of Generation Z's career trajectory.Older generations often talk about their degree in the present and personal tense: I am a geographer 'or' I am a classist. Their sons or daughters would never say such a thing; it's as if they already know that their degree won't define them in the same way.the author suggests that Generation Z should____ A.B. A. be careful in choosing a college? C.D. B. be diligent at each educational stage? E.F. C. reassess the necessity of college education? G.H. D. postpone their undergraduate application
avoidancecomparablecurabledependableengagement1 If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for____.2 My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not____.3 Our children must be taught to become____and trustworthy people, who always honor their word.4 They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct____with students.5 His proposal sounds attractive but unfortunately it is not____to the management of a small company.6 Studies show that some serious cancers are now____with various forms of treatment, including surgery (手术) and chemotherapy (化疗).7 Six students were recognized as Student of the Year for their outstanding academic____in the past school year.8 Safety and the____of risk are major concerns in practical engineering; uncertain should be ruled out if possible.
The resources at our disposal could have been better ______.A. upsetB. utilizedC. undergoneD. united
Retro Gaming-|||-There`s no doubt that in today`s digital world,computer games are extremely-|||-sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality experiences that were unimaginable only a-|||-few years ago.So I am interested to see that the simplistic games that I grew up with,are-|||-making a revival.But Why?-|||-In the 1970s,the original place to play a computer game was at an arcade.Here,you and-|||-your mates could try out the new big names in games such as Space Invaders and Pacman.-|||-(1) __ And because of the technology involved,the gaming machines were too big to-|||-fit into your house.-|||-But in the 1980s and 90s,gaming arrived in our homes and people like me were addicted.-|||-The sound of beeping became a familiar sound emanating from bedrooms across the land!-|||-Names such as Tetris,Sonic and Street Fighter became popular language in the playground-|||-and now they are being talked about - and played again.One of the reasons is the low cost.-|||-The BBC spoke to gamer,Gemma Wood,who says that:(2) __ I understand that a-|||-lot of hard work has gone into the design,etc.,but how can anyone justify f 50 to ￡60 for a-|||-game that you might not even enjoy?-|||-(3) __ The graphics on old games may not compare with the detail and definition-|||-of modern games but they are fun and easy to use by children and adults alike.And of course,-|||-nostalgia plays its part.Some people want to relive their childhood while for others,it is a-|||-chance to show their children the computer games they grew up with.-|||-Technology journalist,KG Orphanides,says"it`s important to recognize how well--|||-designed many of those classic games are ...the developers had so little space to work with-|||-your average Sega Mega Drive or SNES cartridge had a maximum capacity of just 4mb-and-|||-limited graphics and sound capabilities.This compares to an average capacity of 40G in-|||-today`s games.(4) __-|||-This craze for using retro hardware and grabbing an old joystick is certainly catching on.And-|||-to persuade those of us who are not sure about downgrading the gaming experience,manufac-|||-such as Nintendo,are bringing back some of their older consoles in new style casing.-|||-(word count 377,readability level 10.3)-|||-9.(2018·青浦·二模)-|||-A.I truly express my respect for Shan and his team for their contributions.-|||-B.With regard to cultural heritage restoration,Shan said the museum opened a restoration-|||-hospital at the end of 2016.-|||-C.A total of 600 people from all walks of life,including over 100 foreign guests,-|||-participated in the activity.-|||-D.I will learn more about Chinese culture from the magnificent ancient objec-|||-E.Our design teams often study consumer demands and create cultural items that are nice-|||-to look at and practical to use.-|||-F.Traditional craftsmansh is combined with modern methods, and the lives of ancient-|||-cultural objects will be lengthened by the so-called doctors.
下列哪个选项可以翻译为“potable water”?A. 纯净水B. 矿物质水C. 饮用水D. 便携水
二、读后续写-|||-In the doorway of my home,looked closely at the face of my 23-year-old son,his backpack by his side.We-|||-were sayinggood-bye. In a few hours he would be flying to France. He would be staying there for at least a year-|||-to learn another language and experience life in a different country-|||-Before his college graduation,one day I told Daniel that the great failing in my life had been that I didn`t take-|||-a year or two off to travel when I finished college. This is the best way,to my way of thinking,to broaden oneself-|||-and develop a lager perspective on life. Once I had married and begun working,I found that the eagerness of-|||-living in another culture had disappeared.-|||-Daniel thought about this.His friends said that he would be insane to put his career on hold.But he decided-|||-it was not so crazy.After graduation, he worked as a waiter at college, a bike messenger and a house painter.-|||-With the money he earned,he had enough to go to Paris.-|||-Last night,I tossed in bed,unable to sleep.It was a transitional time in Daniel`s life,a passage,a step from-|||-college into the adult world.I wanted to leave him some words that would have some meaning, some significance-|||-beyond the moment.I failed. Nothing came to my mind. Maybe,I thought,it wasn`t necessary to say anything.-|||-But I knew that it was necessary. My father and I loved each other.Yet,I always regretted never hearing-|||-him put his feelings into words and never having the memory of that moment.-|||-Now,as I stood before Daniel,still nothing came from my lips.No sound broke the stillness of my beach-|||-side home. Outside,I could hear the shrill cries of sea gulls as they circled the ever-changing surf of Long Island.-|||-Inside,I stood frozen and quiet,looking into the searching eyes of my son.-|||-(江苏省常州市2021届高三上学期期中检测)-|||-Paragraph 1:-|||-What made it more difficult was that I knew this was not the first time I had let such a moment pass. __-|||-Paragraph 2:-|||-Paragraph 2:-|||-Thinking of those lost opportunities,now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. __
According to Paragraph 1, one motive in imposing the new rule is to . Financial regulators in Britain have imposed a rather unusual rule on the bosses of big banks. Starting next year, any guaranteed bonus of top executives could be delayed 10 years if their banks are under investigation for wrongdoing. The main purpose of this “clawback” rule is to hold bankers accountable for harmful risk-taking and to restore public trust in financial institutions. Yet officials also hope for a much larger benefit: more long-term decision-making, not only by banks but by all corporations, to build a stronger economy for future generations. “Short-termism”, or the desire for quick profits, has worsened in publicly traded companies, says the Bank of England's top economist, Andrew Haldane. He quotes a giant of classical economics, Alfred Marshall, in describing this financial impatience as acting like “children who pick the plums out of their pudding to eat them at once” rather than putting them aside to be eaten last. The average time for holding a stock in both the United States and Britain, he notes, has dropped from seven years to seven months in recent decades. Transient investors, who demand high quarterly profits from companies, can hinder a firm's efforts to invest in long-term research or to build up customer loyalty. This has been dubbed “quarterly capitalism”. In addition, new digital technologies have allowed more rapid trading of equities, quicker use of information, and thus shorter attention spans in financial markets. “There seems to be a predominance of short-term thinking at the expense of long-term investing,” said Commissioner Daniel Gallagher of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a speech this week. In the US, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has pushed most public companies to defer performance bonuses for senior executives by about a year, slightly helping reduce “short-termism”. In its last survey of CEO pay, The Wall Street Journal finds that “a substantial part” of executive pay is now tied to performance. Much more could be done to encourage “long-termism”, such as changes in the tax code and quicker disclosure of stock acquisitions. In France, shareholders who hold onto a company investment for at least two years can sometimes earn more voting rights in a company. Within companies, the right compensation design can provide incentives for executives to think beyond their own time at the company and on behalf of all stakeholders. Britain’s new rule is a reminder to bankers that society has an interest in their performance, not just for the short term, but for the long term.A、enhance bankers’ sense of responsibilityB、help corporations achieve larger profitsC、build a new system of financial regulationD、guarantee the bonuses of top executives
Parents often faced the ______ between doing what they felt was good for the development of the child and what they could stand by way of undisciplined noise and destructiveness.A. paradoxB. junctionC. dilemmaD. premise
二、 阅读理解（共 4 题）2. Safety is a huge concern whenever I run with my earphones in. But I need music to run.Otherwise all I hear is the sound of my own breathing. So I’ve found a compromise: I run withonly one earphone in. The music sounds off. It’s an imperfect solution.An updated pair of headphones, called AfterShokz, aim to do better. AfterShokz bills itself asusing bone conducting technology to conduct music from the front of the ear, delivering soundthrough your cheekbone and inner ear. This keeps your eardrum (鼓膜) free to hear everythingelse.“Earbuds (耳塞式耳机) are typically designed to block out all sound, which is fine whenyou’re inside. But when you’re outside, you need all your senses. It would be like sending youout cycling with a blindfold on,” says Rod Annet, managing director of AfterShokz.Here’s where AfterShokz comes in. The headphones hook over the back of your head with themain “bud” resting high up against your cheek. This keeps your ear free to delight in othersounds.So do they work? In a word, yes. During a 45-minute jog, they didn’t bounce or shift. I heardfar more of my environment than I normally do: a nearby bike there; a runner passing meagain to my left; and so forth.What about the downsides? If you’re a huge fan of high-quality sound, you might find theheadphones a bit tinny. One friend expressed concerns about missing the ability to get lost inthe music as you might be distracted by other noises, although I personally didn’t find that anissue.Yet those are all minor details. For me, probably the biggest problem is the price. Rangingbetween £ 49.96 to £ 83.29, AfterShokz headphones aren’t exactly cheap.With all that considered, would I recommend them? Yes. AfterShokz headphones are quiteuseful. While out jogging, they were light, painless, and easy to use. They made me feel safer.【1】What is special about AfterShokz headphones?A.They are a good choice for inside use.B.They allow users to hear other sounds.C.They can make music sound more beautiful.D.They can deliver sound through your eardrum.【2】What does the author’s friend think of AfterShokz headphones?A.They prevent users getting lost.B.They deliver high—quality sound.C.They often move while users are running.D.They fail to allow users to enjoy the music.【3】The author thinks AfterShokz headphones .A.are too expensive B.seem quite uselessC.make users feel pain D.are too complex to use【4】What is the main purpose of the text?A.To express worries. B.To introduce a product.C.To share a personal story. D.To complain about a product. 3. Earlier this year, my family experienced an unexpected tragedy. The kind of tragedy whichknocks you out of yourself and turns your whole world upside down. A tragedy which also causedme to be out of work for three months. It was completely unforeseen and I had no time to puttogether an out-of-office plan.I’ve worked at previous companies where this kind of tragedy would have been handledprofessionally; I would have been given the legally—required money and asked to leave. Butat SAS Institute (an American developer of analytics software), my team stepped in and filledin with no questions or hesitations. My work was not left undone. My clients ( 客户) werepatient when those picking up the pieces of projects unrelated to them needed some time toget familiar with the work. My management and colleagues checked on my family regularly.At last, my manager, my entire team and Human Resources Department helped me back towork at my own pace. They even changed my workspace over a weekend to better suit mypersonal needs before I even came back to work.You see, SAS—creates—a—family. The special attention to employee happiness andwork/life balance makes that family possible. The flexible work environment enables mostemployees to create a schedule that best suits their personal needs—whether it’s attending aschool play or taking an aging parent to the doctor. The Work/Life Office has a wealth ofresources for college planning, anger management, sorrow, etc. But, as you can see, it doesn’tstop there. Most employees believe that SAS is their family. We rely on each other. We helpeach other succeed. We celebrate team successes. We hang out after work. Our kids playtogether. We laugh together and cry together.Sure, we have a lot of convenience benefits at SAS. But, what really makes a difference to meis the SAS culture that the outside world doesn’t always see: The balance. Thecompanionship. The management support. The family it allows me to have.I’m so eager for others to see the side of SAS that I see every day.【1】After the tragedy, the author .A.changed his job B.felt very hopelessC.was sick for three months D.turned to his colleagues for help【2】What did the author’s colleagues do for him during his absence?A.They raised money to help him.B.They visited his family every weekend.C.They asked his clients to wait for him to return.D.They moved his office desk to a convenient place.【 3 】 By saying the underlined words “SAS creates a family” in Paragraph 3, the authormeans .A.the employees feel at home at SASB.SAS often organizes family get-togethersC.many SAS employees have become couplesD.the offices at SAS are decorated like families【4】The author writes the text mainly to .A.tell his life experience B.introduce SAS cultureC.encourage people to join SAS D.explain the importance of family 4. Life hasn’t always been easy for Sareana Kimia, 16. Her parents split up when she was young,and she hasn’t seen her dad since she was l0. In June 2014, she and her mom, Shefali Gupta, foundout that they would soon be evicted ( 逐出) from their home. Sareana knew that her mom hadmoney problems.Even before the eviction, Gupta had become very sad. Because she didn’t have healthinsurance, Gupta couldn’t get a doctor’s help for her emotional problems.Sareana took charge of things at home. For example, she often cooked her family’s meals.When she and her mom were about to lose their home, it was Sareana who arranged a placefor them to stay.For years, Sareana had been an active volunteer with several organizations. She even startedher own group, Youth for National Change. It works to support the rights of young people.Sareana called a few adults she had worked with. After finding out about her situation, onecouple opened their doors right away. But by August 2014, the couple no longer had room forSareana and her mom. The two ended up living in their car. They didn’t want to go to ahomeless shelter out of fear that they could be split up. Through it all, Sareana kept workingon projects and studying. “At no point did I let what was going on change my daily routine,”she says.Sareana is homeschooled online and goes to classes at a nearby college. Last fall, school billsbegan piling up. She had no way to pay them. A friend suggested that she try raising fundsonline. After a newspaper ran an article about Sareana, donations poured in-nearly 30,000!She paid for school and had enough money left to rent a small apartment. She and her mommoved into it in January 2015.【1】What happened to Sareana in 2014?A.She lost her father. B.She became homeless.C.Her mom abandoned her. D.Her house was destroyed.【2】Sareana started an organization to .A.teach people to cook B.support poor peopleC.earn money D.help youth【3】Sareana finally found her own apartment .A.by raising money B.by doing part—time jobsC.with the help of her friends D.with the help of her college 5. I think adults are affected by media, songs, and the Internet, and that is hard enough. Afterlooking in all of the magazines and at models, my friends and I agree that our least favorite day ofthe year is when we wear swimsuits! It affects your whole mood and self-image for the day. Thinkabout how hard it is for young girls if they believe “how hot you look” is how valuable you are.Here are some ways parents can be proactive in encouraging a healthy self-image in theirchildren.First, teach what real value is. I think kids sometimes are confused about values. Howvaluable you are is not measured by how pretty you are on the outside and success is notmeasured by how famous you are. We were watching the Oscars and my 6-year-old son said“She is so pretty,” and then quickly looked at me and said “You are prettier, Mom.” And Isaid, “It’s okay. There are many people prettier than me on the outside. I know that’s not whyyou love me.” It is important to teach children this from an early age.Second, tell your kids about “the grass is always greener syndrome.” It is very easy for all ofus to see the glamour (魅力), whether it be in a famous singer or the most popular girl in theschool. Do not dehumanize and judge famous people. Talk about what problems they mighthave that are different from the problems your child has and maybe some of the samestruggles, like maybe wanting acceptance from peers (同龄人).At last, use your mouth. Don’t be afraid to have conversations with your child about howthey’re feeling about ads, songs, etc... Boys too! You are the parent! Kids of all ages want andneed boundaries whether they admit it or not. Take a stand and have confidence enough not tobe followers and not to purchase clothing, music, or magazines that you don’t believe sendsthe right message to your children!【1】What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Singing with friends. B.Learning swimming skills.C.Showing imperfect figures. D.Reading fashion magazines.【2】The author’s son said “You are prettier, Mom” probably .A.to praise his mother B.to comfort his motherC.because he didn’t like stars D.because he really thought so【3】What syndrome is mentioned in Paragraph 4?A.Lots of people like judging others.B.Kids want to be popular in school.C.People tend to like famous singers.D.People always think others’ life is better.【4】In the last paragraph, the author advises parents to .A.set limits for their kidsB.make friends with their kidsC.teach their kids how to be confidentD.encourage their kids to be themselves.
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In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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