[听力文本资源]A filmmaker and experienced volcano explorer named Sam Cossman and his crew will descend into Masaya on special heat-resistant suits to install the sensors over the next few weeks. The sensors will gather environmental information from 1,200 feet inside the volcano. They’ll record gas levels, temperature, gravity and atmospheric pressure data.All the data will be collected in Predix,General Electric’sopen-source database, and then made publicly available in raw form and through a website for the general public to enjoy. The sensors are placed in black boxes built to withstand the harsh environment of an active volcano.The project is being carefully documented and publicized on social media. Images and videos, many shot with drones, will be shared on Snapchat,Twitterand YouTube. Armchair volcanologists can watch liveFacebookvideos of the team installing the sensors inside the volcano.More than entertainment, the project could help create a warning system to protect volcano-adjacent communities everywhere.[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What will the filmmaker and explorer Cossman and his team intend to do? [听力文本资源]A) Take pictures of the Masaya volcano.B) Install sensors inside the Masaya volcano. C) Film the eruption of the Masaya volcano.D) Protect the communities around the Masaya volcano.2. [听力文本资源] What do we learn about the data collected? [听力文本资源]A) They will be made available for the public to enjoy. B) They will be placed in a black box inside the volcano.C) They will be used to withstand the bad environment.D) They will be recorded by armchair volcanologists.
After hearing the heartbreaking news，Miss Green was so depressed that she __ up into a tight ball as if to stop herself from breaking apart.（ ）A. clearedB. broughtC. cheeredD. curled
Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.A. They are very generous in giving gifts.B. They refuse gifts when doing business.C. They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D. They give gifts only on special occasions.
7.No matter what crimes the suspects have committed, they should be treated with dignity and respect - they are human beings _.A. in allB. at allC. after allD. all right
练习一-|||-阅读材料,从题后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。-|||-There is a great need for blood donations around the world,and you can be the-|||-means of saving lives.According to the American Red Cross, over 40,000 blood-|||-donations are needed every single day in the United States alone, and without the-|||-help of volunteers,it is impossible to fill this need.About 9.2 million people donate-|||-every year in the US,and although approximately 38% of the population are eligible-|||-to donate, less than 10%of them actually do.-|||-Sometimes people don`t donate out of fear,but the process is relatively simple-|||-following a four-step process: registering,getting your medical history checked,-|||-donating,and having some food.And once you donate,you have the ability to-|||-donate red blood cells every 56 days.-|||-So,consider becoming a donor.You can save lives.-|||-1.About how many blood donations are needed every day in the United States?-|||-A.14,000. B.24,000. C.40,000.-|||-2.Approximately how many people donate blood every year?-|||-A.92,000. B.920,000. C.9,200,000.-|||-3.According to the announcement, some people do not donate blood because-|||-__ .-|||-A.they are afraid of the process-|||-B.it isn`t always convenient to schedule a time-|||-C.they are concerned about their privacy-|||-4.Which step for donating blood was NOT mentioned in the passage?-|||-A.Signing up for a time.-|||-B.Reviewing your medical history-|||-C.Eating food before you donate.-|||-5.You can donate blood every __ days.-|||-A.56 B.66 C.76
New research recently revealed that men still don t do anywhere near their share of the cleaning . Childcare and cooking are much more equal these days but women are still far more likely to get landed with vacuuming crisps off the carpet . This led columnist Jon Chait to make a provocative suggestion : What if it is because men just have lower standards of cleanliness Sure enough one study found that sin gle men with no one else to do the cleaning still do half as much as sin gle women . This doesn t prove sexism s not involved perhaps it is social pressure that causes women to care more about cleanliness but it does imply that people are differently bothered by hygiene ( 卫生 ) . To feel motivated to clean something , you ve first got to notice and care that it s dirty . In the book Hidden in Plain Sight : The Social Structure of Irrelevance sociologist Evi atar Ze rub a vel points out _ thing we do depends . 1 div 5 1 . According to the passage why do men do less cleaning A Because they have no interest in cleanliness . Because they think it is women s duty . C ) Because they have done other chores such as childcare . D Because they have lower awareness of cleanliness
Saying they can no longer ignore the rising prices of health care, some of the most influential medical groups in the nation are recommending that doctors weigh the costs, not just the effectiveness of treatments, as they make decisions about patient care.The shift, little noticed outside the medical establishment but already controversial inside it, suggests that doctors are starting to redefine their roles, from being concerned exclusively about individual patients to exerting influence on how healthcare dollars are spent.In practical terms, the new guidelines being developed could result in doctors choosing one drug over another for cost reasons or even deciding that a particular treatment—at the end of life, for example—is too expensive. In the extreme, some critics have said that making treatment decisions based on cost is a form of rationing.Traditionally, guidelines have heavily influenced the practice of medicine, and the latest ones are expected to make doctors more conscious of the economic consequences of their decisions, even though there's no obligation to follow them. Medical society guidelines are also used by insurance companies to help determine reimbursement（报销）policies.Some doctors see a potential conflict in trying to be both providers of patient care and financial overseers."There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn't be functioning simultaneously as doctors." said Dr. Martin Samuels at a Boston hospital. He said doctors risked losing the trust of patients if they told patients, "I'm not going to do what I think is best for you because I think it's bad for the healthcare budget in Massachusetts."Doctors can face some grim trade-offs. Studies have shown, for example, that two drugs are about equally effective in treating macular degeneration, and eye disease. But one costs 50 dollars and the other close to 2, 000 dollars. Medicare could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if everyone used the cheaper drug, Avastin, instead of the costlier one, Lucentis.But the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Avastin for use in the eye. And using it rather than the alternative, Lucentis, might carry an additional, although slight, safety risk. Should doctors consider Medicare's budget in deciding what to use?"I think ethically（在道德层面上）we are just worried about the patient in front of us and not trying to save money for the insurance industry or society as a whole," said Dr. Donald Jensen.Still, some analysts say that there's a role for doctors to play in cost analysis because not many others are doing so. "In some ways," said Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, "it represents a failure of wider society to take up the issue."(1)What do some most influential medical groups recommend doctors do? A.Reflect on the responsibilities they are supposed to take.B.Pay more attention to the effectiveness of their treatments.C.Take costs into account when making treatment decisions.D.Readjust their practice in view of the cuts in health care.(2)What were doctors mainly concerned about in the past? A.Specific medicines to be used.B.Effects of medical treatment.C.Professional advancement.D.Patients' trust.(3)What may the new guidelines being developed lead to? A.The redefining of doctors' roles.B.Overuse of less effective medicines.C.onflicts between doctors and patients.D.The prolonging of patients' suffering.(4)What risk do doctors see in their dual role as patient care providers and financial overseers? A.They may be involved in a conflict of interest.B.They may be forced to divide their attention.C.They may have to use less effective drugs.D.They may lose the respect of patients.(5)What do some experts say about doctors' involvement in medical cost analysis? A.It may add to doctors' already heavy workloads.B.It will help to save money for society as a whole.C.It results from society's failure to tackle the problem.D.It raises doctors' awareness of their social responsibilities..
Section B-|||-Directions: In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.-|||-Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from-|||-the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through-|||-the centre.-|||-Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.-|||-9.A)The ability to predict fashion trends. C)Years of practical experience-|||-B)A refined taste for artistic works. D)Strict professional training.-|||-10.A)Promoting all kinds of American han made specialties.-|||-B)Strengthening cooperati with foreign governments.-|||-C)Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas.-|||-D)Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.-|||-11.A)She has access to fashionable things. C)She can enjoy life on a modest salary.-|||-B)She is doing what she enjoys doing. D)She is free to do whatever she wants.-|||-Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.-|||-12.A)Join in neighborhood patrols. C)Voice his complaints to the city council.-|||-B)Get involved in his community. D)Make suggestions to the local authorities.-|||-13.A)Deterioration in the quality of life. C)Renovation of the vacant buildings.-|||-B)Increase of police patrols at night. D)Violation of community regulations.-|||-14.A)They may take a long time to solve. C)They have to be dealt with one by one.-|||-B)They need assistance from the city. D)They are too big for individual efforts.-|||-15.A)He had got some groceries at a big discount. C)He had done a small deed of kindness.-|||-B)He had read a funny poster near his seat. D)He had caught the bus just in time.Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard. 9. A) The ability to predict fashion trends. C) Years of practical experience. B)A refined taste for artistic works. D) Strict professional training. 10.A) Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties. B) Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments. C) Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas. D) Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. 11. A) She has access to fashionable things. C) She can enjoy life on a modest salary. B) She is doing what she enjoys doing. D) She is free to do whatever she wants. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard. 12. A) Join in neighborhood patrols. C) Voice his complaints to the city council. B) Get involved in his community. D) Make suggestions to the local authorities. 13. A) Deterioration in the quality of life. C) Renovation of the vacant buildings. B) Increase of police patrols at night. D) Violation of community regulations. 14. A) They may take a long time to solve. C) They have to be dealt with one by one. B) They need assistance from the city. D) They are too big for individual efforts. 15. A) He had got some groceries at a big discount. C) He had done a small deed of kindness. B) He had read a funny poster near his seat. D) He had caught the bus just in time.
When she finally saw the present that was beautifully_in gold paper, Betty burst into tears.A. storedB. wrappedC. piledD. folded
The word "provincial" (Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means "________".A. limited in outlookB. like people from the provincesC. rigid in thinking.D. interested in world financial affairs
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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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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.
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
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
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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
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.
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
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.