Public perception of success in the U . S . might be totally misguided . While 92 % of people believe others care most about fame and 26 . fewer than 10 % factor those qualities into their own success . This is according to the newly _ 27 _ study by Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Todd Smith . Smith says he was 28 by how past studies on success assumed what people will care about In this study his team went the 29 direction by spending years carrying out individual interviews and group surveys to see what people really talk about when they talk about success . As a scientist . Smith 30 studied individuality for a living and even he was surprised to find younger respondents cared more about having a 31 in life . Those between the ages of 18 and 34 prioritized it most and that prior it iz ation dropped off as respondents ages went up . Perhaps this is because older people had fewer options when they were starting their careers at a time when values focused more on stable in comes than _ 32 personal missions . Other trends included an emphasis on the importance of parenting . Being a parent _ 33 _ very high across the priorities of all study participants . Uli mate ly Smith hopes institutions will take note of these insights _ 34 . Higher education institutions tend to focus on preparing students for high - paying jobs . For such institutions from universities to workplaces to better _ 35 people in the U . S . they ll need to understand what the American public highly prioritizes Smith says A ) accommodate I ) opposite B ) accordingly J ) profession C ) acquiring K ) purpose D ) bothered L ) ranked E ) fortune M ) released F ) fulfilling N ) similarly G ) identify O ) wrong H ) literally
It ’ s so cold today ． If it should get warmer this afternoon ， I ＿ my car ． A ． would have washed B ． would wash C ． must have washed D ． must wash
出处:2025年6月CET4(第一套) Passage One 试题： Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. New research suggests that pandas may be at risk of dying out because they are too comfortable. Experts say too much happiness can stop the bears from searching for new mates. Environmentalists have long believed that building roads or homes near the bears may threaten their survival by“reducing or fragmenting their natural:habitats", The Times reported. But the new research suggests that a “modest degree of discomfort and fragmentation"may actually help preserve panda populations. The research was conducted by scientists from Michigan State University. It concluded that pandas fail to wander off in search of new mates if they find their habitat too comfortable, resulting in a lack of vital genetic diversity. For their study-outlined in a paper in the journal Conservation Biology-the team looked at genetic diversity and spread among a Chinese panda population. The ideal level of perfectly livable habitat was found to be only 80%of an area, with the remainder either too harsh or too affected by human activity. The experts concluded that pandas should ideally"be happy enough to thrive, but not so content that they don't want to move around and find new mates". Their conclusions about what The Guardian described as this"sweet spot"are in line with the so-called Goldilocks principle:that there can be just the right amount of something. The concept has been applied to a wide range of disciplines, from developmental psychology to economics and engineering. Claudio Sillero,a professor of conservation biology at Oxford University, told the newspaper that the new findings could have implications beyond panda conservation. "Most large animals that eat meat live in increasingly fragmented landscapes,"said Sillero, who was not involved in the research."It may well be that the messy nature of their relationship with human efforts induces more animals to scatter or travel further, and might result in greater genetic connectivity and enhanced population persistence.” The most recent count of pandas found that there were more than 1,800 left in the wild, putting them on the list of vulnerable, but not endangered, species. 46. What do we learn from new research about pandas? A) They are losing habitat due to the building of roads and houses. B) They have stopped seeking new mates for reproduction. C) They may not adapt to the fragmentation of their habitat. D) They may cease to exist as a result of enjoying too good a life. 47. What can we conclude from the new research by scientists at Michigan State University? A) Environmentalists'long-time belief regarding panda conservation may be misleading. B) Housing development near pandas'homes may threaten their survival. C) Pandas'natural habitats are becoming less suitable for reproduction. D) The increased panda population is attributed to the fragmentation of their habitat.
Back in 1964, in his book Games People Play, psychiatrist Eric Berne described a pattern of conversation he called "Why Don't You—Yes But", which remains one of the most irritating aspects of everyday social life. The person adopting the strategy is usually a chronic complainer. Something is terrible about their relationship, job, or other situation, and they moan about it ceaselessly, but find some excuse to dismiss any solution that's proposed.The reason, of course, is that on some level they don't want a solution; they want to be validated in their position that the world is out to get them. If they can "win" the game—dismissing every suggestion until their interlocutor(对话者)gives up in annoyance—they get to feel pleasurably righteous(正当的)in their resentments and excused from any obligation to change.Part of the trouble here is the so-called responsibility/fault fallacy(谬误). When you're feeling hard done by—taken for granted by your partner, say, or obliged to work for a half-witted boss—it's easy to become attached to the position that it's not your job to address the matter, and that doing so would be an admission of fault. But there's a confusion here. For example, if I were to discover a newborn at my front door, it wouldn't be my fault, but it most certainly would be my responsibility. There would be choices to make, and no possibility of avoiding them, since trying to ignore the matter would be a choice. The point is that what goes for the baby on the doorstep is true in all cases: even if the other person is 100% in the wrong, there's nothing to be gained, long-term, from using this as a justification to evade responsibility.Should you find yourself on the receiving end of this kind of complaining, there's an ingenious way to shut it down—which is to agree with it, ardently. Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb describes this as "over-validation".For one thing, you'll be spared further moaning, since the other person's motivation was to confirm her beliefs, and now you're confirming them. But for another, as Gottlieb notes, people confronted with over-validation often hear their complaints afresh and start arguing back. The notion that they're utterly powerless suddenly seems unrealistic—not to mention rather annoying—so they're prompted instead to generate ideas about how they might change things."And then, sometimes, something magical might happen," Gottlieb writes. The other person "might realise she's not as trapped as you are saying she is, or as she feels." Which illustrates the irony of the responsibility/fault fallacy: evading responsibility feels comfortable, but turns out to be a prison; whereas assuming responsibility feels unpleasant, but ends up being freeing.(1)What is characteristic of a chronic complainer, according to psychiatrist Eric Berne? A.They only feel angry about their ill treatment and resent whoever tries to help.B.They are chronically unhappy and ceaselessly find fault with people around them.C.They constantly dismiss others' proposals while taking no responsibility for tackling the problem.D.They lack the knowledge and basic skills required for successful conversations with their interlocutors.(2)What does the author try to illustrate with the example of the newborn on one's doorstep? A.People tend to think that one should not be held responsible for others' mistakes.B.It is easy to become attached to the position of overlooking one's own fault.C.People are often at a loss when confronted with a number of choices.D.A distinction should be drawn between responsibility and fault.(3)What does the author advise people to do to chronic complainers? A.Stop them from going further by agreeing with them.B.Listen to their complaints ardently and sympathetically.C.Ask them to validate their beliefs with further evidence.D.Persuade them to clarify the confusion they have caused.(4)What happens when chronic complainers receive over-validation? A.They are motivated to find ingenious ways to persuade their interlocutor.B.They are prompted to come up with ideas for making possible changes.C.They are stimulated to make more complaints.D.They are encouraged to start arguing back.(5)How can one stop being a chronic complainer according to the author? A.Analysing the so-called responsibility/fault fallacy.B.Assuming responsibility to free oneself.C.Avoiding hazardous traps in everyday social life.D.Awaiting something magical to happen.
A)musician B) simple - hearted C) taking D) examined E) embarrassment F) fame G) inexperienced: H) purpose I) mysterious J) response K) impressedL) making M) stage N) physicist 0) actionOnce Albert English together with a famous cellist Cregor Platigorsky took part in a concert for a charitable purpose Among lots of other viewers else was a young and （26） journalist who came to the concert because he was to write an article about it . Having looked around and （27） the audience he addressed a woman who was sitting next to him . He asked a （28） question . Excuse me could you tell me who this Einstein is Of course we all know Piatigorsky but I don t know another one who is going to be on . （29） ( tonight ) Dear goal don t you really know That is Albert Einstein one of the greatest people he would has ever seen the woman answered indignantly : Oh I m sorry ; I should have known . Thanks you numb nu ed the fellow in （30） and kept writing the material . He made up his mind to stop （31） checks 5 and out who the hell his （32） Albert Einstein is . As a result after the tact concert in the local newspaper there appeared a small report.which included information about Einstein performance . But they the journalist was quite（33） with his performance . To everybody s surprise according to this article it turned out that English was the greatest （34） ; a most gifted violinist and that his brilliant performance nearly eclipsed ( 使生色 ) me（35）of Cregor Platigorsky
二、 阅读理解（共 4 题）2. Adolescence, the period of a child’s life when they are most vulnerable to outside influences, isa relatively scary time for parents. Children of this age become the target of many negativeinfluences while at the same time they are experiencing hormones that are raging out of control.But parents should not be fooled by their children’s rejection and rudeness. In fact childrenexpect the constant support, guidance, and influence from their parents.I came from a family where anger always lies just below the surface, waiting for an excuse toerupt. My parents often said that my sisters and I could tell them anything. Though theypromised not to be angry at whatever we would say, they couldn’t do it. Without the emotionalsupport from my parents during my most vulnerable years, I often found myself losing mytemper easily and even doing risky behaviors.There is no certain standard about parenting, but I knew exactly what I should not do after Ibecame a parent. I knew the importance of establishing open communication and trust, whichresulted in my proper reactions and my children’s trust.Our home was a quiet place, a shelter for my children’s emotional well-being. My childrenfreely shared with me what happened in their lives, whether good or bad, shocking orhumorous. As their mother, I rarely raised my voice and my reactions to their telling abouttheir improper behaviors remained calm, no matter how I felt inside.Parenting I did was far from easy. It took patience, persistence, and consistency. Everyonehopes for beautiful relationships with their children, and everyone can have them. The theoryis simple: trust is the lock---communication is the key.【1】What do we know about adolescents according to the text?A. They cannot easily control themselvesB. They are easily influenced by their parentsC. They are eager to communicate with parentsD. They don’t expect parents’ guidance and support【2】Which of the following words best describes the author when she was a teenager?A. Gentle B. DishonestC. Hurt D. Careless【3】How did the author gain trust when communicating with her children?A. By making a promise B. By raising her voiceC. By demanding much of them D. By controlling her reactions【4】The text is mainly intended to tell us __________.A. the need of riding anger at homeB. the ways of parenting adolescentsC. the importance of supporting childrenD. the benefit of building good relationships with children 3. The Australian postal service has apologized for delivering a letter half a century after it wassent from an island in the South Pacific.A couple from Adelaide found the faded postcard, from the French Polynesian island of Tahiti,resting on their doorstep under a gas bill. It bore a postmark of 1966 and was addressed to one“Robert Giorgio”, according to the Adelaide Advertiser. The postcard, which was written bysomeone named “Chris’, reads: “I am enjoying myself greatly. The weather is very humid. I’lltry and drop you a note in England.” Its stamp cost 13 francs, or around nine pence, and isunderstood to have been sent to the original owner of the house, whose whereabout isunknown.“It took a while to realize it was an old one,” said Tim Duffy, who bought the house 18months ago with his wife, Claire, and believes it was built by an Italian man in 1963. “Then Ichecked the post date and it’s 1966.” He suspects the card may have been sent by someonewho was travelling by boat. “It’s fresh enough although it is a bit faded and it’s got somedamage to the top left, which looks like a bit of water damage,” he said. Mr Duffy handed theletter back to Australia Post, who acknowledged that something had “gone wrong” and issuedan apology. “It is clear that something went wrong 50 years ago after the postcard was postedin French Polynesia, and we apologise for the inconvenience,” a spkesman said.It is not the first time that a letter has taken vastly longer than expected arrive at itsdestination.A love letter sent by a British soldier during World War Two was apparently stuck in transitfor more than 64 years before it reached RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.【1】Who wrote the postcard?A. Claire B. ChrisC. Tim Duffy D. Robert Giorgio【2】What does the postcard look like?A. Nice and perfect B. Old and damagedC. Old put beautiful D. Fresh but damaged【3】The underlined word “whereabout” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”A. location B. familyC. habit D. name【4】What can be inferred from the text?A. The post card was sent out in 1963B. Tim Duffy accepted the apology from the Australia PostC. This is the first letter that has gone wrong during deliveringD. The person who wrote the post card would travel to England 4. In every significant relationship, there comes a time when you have to ask the tough questions:what’s the deal with the mysterious fifth pocket on our favorite jeans?To find out, we called in the experts: Korie Lovette and John Cunningham ,two merchandisemangers for Wrangler jeans. “The fifth pocket was introduced in the 1800s as a protectivesleeve for cowboys’ pocket watches,” Lovette told TODAY Style. “Although the pocket israrely used for watches today, standard jeans are still being produced in a way that canaccommodate a size 16 pocket watch.”We haven’t seen a pocket watch since the last time we watched “Castaway” , but Cunninghaminsists that the pocket has plenty of modern uses. “Today, men use them for pocket knives orloose change, while women might use it to hold lipstick,” he said. “Over the past couple years,it has become an increasingly popular spot to store technology devices such as cell phones oriPods.”And then, of course, there is the issue of aesthetic(美感). “A classic pair of jeans would lookincomplete without the fifth pocket,” Cunningham explained. “It’s a tradition; an authenticconstruction of the jean. It was product innovation before that was a famous item. We keep thefifth pocket for the typical completeness of our jeans.”That said, there are times when it makes sense to break with tradition for a more pleasing fit.“When Wrangler determines whether to include the fifth pocket or not, we look at the overallaesthetic of the figure,” said Lovette. “For women’s skinny jeans or leggings, we usually don’tinclude a fifth picket since the consumer will most likely be wearing a blouse that will coverthe pocket.”【1】The original use of the fifth pocket is to ___________.A. hold pocket knives B. carry cowboys’ moneyC. make the jeans more beautiful D. protect cowboys’ pocket watches【2】What can we infer from the text?A. Women usually like the fifth pocket on their jeansB. Wrangler has some kinds of jeans without the fifth pocketC. The fifth pocket was designed mainly for storing cell phonesD. The question about the fifth pocket is asked often between phones【3】What may be the best title for the text?A. Is the extra pocket good or bad? B. Is the fifth pocket to be changed?C. The reasons for having that extra pocket D. The styles of the fifth pocket 5. The best password managersLastPassPerhaps the best-known password manger made news last November by announcing that itsapp would be free across all platforms. “By offering LastPass for free across all your devices,we’re making it that much easier for everyone to make good password habits the rule, whileresetting the expectations of what a great password management experience should be in amulti-device world,” Joe Siegrist, vice president of LastPass, wrote in a blog post.DashlaneYou need to pay 39.99 for the updated version, which allows you to sync( 同步)and sharewith all your devices. The free version is great if you just need the manager on one device.Dashlane provides a dashboard that judges how secure your passwords are, so you can see inreal time if your new password is more secure than the old one, and it’ll automatically changeyour password for you if needed.KeepassOne big reason why might choose Keepass is that Keepass doesn’t use a cloud to keep trackof all of your passwords. Instead, all your information is kept on your own computer. That’sbad news if your computer dies or gets stolen and you haven’t backed it up, but if you’recautious about a cloud-based system, this open-source platform might be the way to go.Sticky PasswordIf safety and security are your biggest concerns, Sticky Password is a good option, especiallyconsidering its team from AVG Technologies. Perhaps its biggest feature is that you shouldsync your devices using your own Wi-Fi, meaning the passwords wouldn’t ever leave yourhome network.【1】LastPass is a kind of password manager that _____.A. was designed last NovemberB. helps users develop good living habitsC. offers users good management experienceD. helps users experience password management【2】What is an advantage of Dashlane?A. Users can get the updated version for freeB. It helps users change the password regularlyC. Users can use it on two different devices for freeD. It helps users evaluate the safety of the password【3】One may choose Keepass if ___________.A. he is afraid of his computer being stolenB. he likes keeping his information in his own e-mailC. he doesn’t trust the safety of the cloud-based systemD. he doesn’t like spending money on password managers【4】What will be advised to do when people update Sticky Password?A. Consider the safety of its teamB. Use the network in their own homesC. Keep the new password written downD. Call the engineers from AVG Technologies
The champion refused to _ and went on to win the set.A. give offB. give awayC. give overD. give in
单选题根据以下材料，回答题In the past two weeks we have looked at the happiness formula defined by positive psychologist Martin Seligman ,where H (happiness) = S ( your biological set point for feeling happy) +C ( the conditions of your life) +V (the voluntary choices you make). Next, we´ll look at the conditions in life that can improve our happiness quotient.Step 1 :Peace and quietJonathon Haidt in his excellent book, The Happiness Hypothesis, notes that research shows that we can never completely adapt to new or chronic noise pollution. Loud noises trigger one of our most primitive fear responses ( the other is the fear of falling) and we can never fully relax if we are surrounded by intrusive (打扰的) noise. Noisy neighbors are one of the most emotive causes of domestic upset for a very good reason. It is essential to have some peace and quiet every day. If you are unfortunate enough to live somewhere noisy,persist with complaining to your local council. Additionally, try wearing wax earplugs to give you some respite. If you need your TV, radio or music up loud, wearing headphones demonstrates altruism(利他主义)to your neighbors, which will make you and them feel good.Step 2 : RelationshipsThis is the most important of all the external conditions that can improve your happiness quotient ( 商,系数). Often our deepest sources of unhappiness are found in poor relationships with others. A colleague at work who bullies or dismisses us creates untold wretchedness (可怜, 不幸). A cruelly conflictual relationship with a partner or lover leaves us feeling betrayed and abandoned. A relationship with our parents or children which is not based on compassionate, unconditional regard creates isolation and misery. We never fully adapt to hostile relationships, they invidiously contaminate our wellbeing, squatting inside our minds as unresolved,destructive ruminations. When faced with such relationships, the most positive thing we can do is to either mend the relationship by confronting what is going wrong or learn to move on.Step 3 : ShareIf I have discovered conditions or choices in life that have significantly improved my wellbeing, I would like to share them with you. Passing on what works is essential to improve our own and the wellbeing of others. People can not completely adapt to __________ according to the passage. A． new noise pollution B． chronic noise pollution C． hostile relationships D． All of the above
Does heavy use of cell phones pose a risk of cancer? This question has provoked controversy for many years. A new study in rats now adds to those concerns. Its data linked long-term, intense exposure to radiation from cell phones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain. The results have yet to be confirmed, the authors note. Moreover, they add, it’s not yet clear what the findings may mean in terms of human health. Indeed, although the rat study found a link between cell-phone radiation and cancer, it offers no clues to why such a link might exist, notes Jonathan Samet. He teaches preventative medicine and directs the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Still, he calls the new study’s findings “significant.” They could lead to studies probing how cell-phone radiation might cause cancer, he says. Phone signals are relayed between cell towers and cell phones via radio waves. This radiofrequency — or RF — radiation is a type known as non-ionizing. Unlike X-rays and alpha particles, non-ionizing radiation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electrons from atoms or molecules, producing ions. So it tends to be far less harmful than ionizing radiation, such as X-rays. But that does not mean radio waves might not cause harm. In very large doses this radiation will heat the body and cause tissue damage. But it’s not yet known what much lower RF levels might do, such as those from cell-phone use. Five years ago, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, concluded that cell-phone use “is possibly carcinogenic.” That means it might cause cancer. Its conclusion was based on what little research data were available at that time. But notice that IARC was not certain. It said only that phone use might “possibly” cause cancer. So scientists at the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, investigated further. The scientists exposed rats to the same types of radiation emitted by U.S. cell phones. The cancers in these rats resembled those seen in some human studies that had probed harm from cell phone use. For this reason, NTP says its findings appear to support IARC’s conclusion that heavy cell-phone use might be harmful.【小题】(1) In Jonathan Samet’s view, the new study in rats is very valuable because _________.A.it links cell phone radiation with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brainB.it confirms the association between frequent use of cell phones and a risk of cancerC.it has found why heavy use of cell phones leads to an increase of risk of cancerD.it can push researchers to explore how radiation from cell phones leads to cancer 【小题】(2) Radiation from cell phones is comparatively safe in that __________.A.in fact it comes from X-raysB.it has nothing to do with ionizingC.it releases much electronsD.it doesn’t produce alpha particles 【小题】(3) According to IARC’s conclusion we may learn that __________.A.it’s very reasonable to use cell phonesB.people should avoid using cell phonesC.it deserves our caution to use cell phonesD.we can use cell phones ignoring their harm
There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there a Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. --- Scientists _ humans living on Mars within the next 200 years. A. foreseeB. overseeC. previewD. overview
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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.
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
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
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.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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)
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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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