谢绝不相关回答,请自重! 1.--I can't get through to the manager's office. --The line is busy.Someone_____the telephone. A.must have been using B.must be using 选哪个?为什么? 2.请翻译此句：--Would you have told him the answer had it been possible?--I would have,but I was so busy then.

Because of the long-lasting snowstorm the price of agricultural_ _has risen greatly.A. vacanciesB. commoditiesC. probabilitiesD. syndromes

A . New words and expressions . Fill in the blanks with words or expressions given in the box.Change the form where necessary .device export electronics global import resource statistics stuff 1 . Countries that lack important resources such as water or oil have to _______those goods from other countries .2 . The ______ of a country are the materials money and other things they have and can use. 3 . The malfunctioning of this critical _______ has led to a sharp decrease in the product output this week .4 . ______are the facts obtained from analyzing information that is expressed in numbers. 5 . To ____goods means to sell them to another country. 6 . A ____issue refers to a matter that concerns the entire world .7 . People who borrow other people' s ____ have a responsibility to return those things to them in good condition. 8 . The study of ____ allows the student to gain a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of devices such as radios, televisions, and computers.

No.1Jim Doherty may not be a born farmer, but he________(1) without too much trouble. Not that he has had it easy. That first hard winter he faced must have left him with the________(2) to give up and go back to the city. But he managed to________(3) it without losing heart. He's picked up a lot of skills since then and made some real________(4) to his farm, though without much laborsaving machinery,________(5) that old rotary cultivator. I________(6) he doesn't make all that much, though he does have his writing to________(7) what little________(8) he makes from the farm. I guess he does it primarily for the quality of life. Certainly, they seem a happy family and you can often see them out working together, one day spraying apple trees, the next________(9) firewood.No.2A homesteader (自耕农) is a person who lives a self-reliant lifestyle with major emphasis on home production. While the Industrial Age is being________(1) by information and electronics, some people try to seek an escape from the social, environmental, and economic madness of the modern age and begin to________(2) returning to the country. As this lifestyle is so enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding, more and more people are prepared to________(3) their job in the city and start a new and more meaningful life on their various farms. For some it has become not only a way of life, but also a way of looking at the________(4).Of course, life in the country can be pretty________(5). While it is an enjoyment to be so close to Nature, you may have to reduce your dependence on________(6) by cutting back on your daily consumption. You may also have to cook your own meals every day and________(7) your own low-cost entertainment without the________(8) that are common in cities. On________(9), however, living in the country has long been a part of the American Dream. Generations of Americans have considered the country an________(10) setting in which to live and raise a family.No.3The Underground Railroad was________(1) by the efforts of those who were prepared to fight against slavery and________(2) for the long-suffering Southern black Americans. Some of those who helped to transport slaves to the north and freedom were former slaves themselves. Others felt________(3) to take part because of their deeply held________(4). For many of those involved, liberating the slaves from those who exploited them became a________(5). While their eventual goal was to________(6) slavery completely, in the meantime they were________(7) helping to free as many slaves as possible, often at considerable________(8).________(9) slave owners, they were dangerous enemies and frequently received death________(10).No.4Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to the North and Canada received________(1) along the way from individuals who were________(2) in this network. By the early 19th century, the organization became so successful that it is________(3) that between 1810 and 1850,100,000 slaves escaped from the South through the Underground Railroad.It was not a(n)________(4) that it was called the Underground Railroad. Steam railroads had just________(5) and the terms used to describe the people who helped and the fugitives were related to the railroad line. Fugitive slaves were called "parcels" and "passengers", the helpers were the "conductors", the people who provided their homes as refuge were called "stationmasters," and the homes were________(6) to as "depots" or "stations".The route used was an important part of a successful escape. There were________(7) secret routes that a conductor could use.The one used depended on where the search parties and slave catchers were________(8). Some trips required the use of many different routes. If it appeared that they might be in danger, a guide would change paths. Some guides and fugitives even hid out in bushes and swamps for many days until it was safe to continue on. Quickness was not the main________(9), instead safety was most important and as a result they often zigzagged in order to avoid________(10).No.5________(1) show that crime in________(2) areas is now rising faster than in the cities. The________(3) when the countryside________(4) safety and security has long gone. No longer is it safe anywhere to go out leaving the door________________(5). We all feel________(6) and seek to strengthen the barr________ers (7) we use to hold criminals at bay. These can range from old fashioned bolts and bars to the latest________(8) devices. A moment's________(9), however, is enough to bring us face to face with the following puzzle: we may have locked the evils out, but in doing so we have locked ourselves in. This hardly seems a________(10) way of life.No.6Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will get robbed. Things get even worse for apartment dwellersbecause so many people pass in and out of an apartment building, and it is much________(1) to keep non-residents out. So what to do? Don't panic. Yes, apartments are li________ble (2) to robbery, but there are options other than barricading yourself in your apartment with a shotgun. We suggest that you use some common sense to________(3) that target from your door. Then the burglar will rob the less guarded, not you.We know what you're thinking: "I'll never get robbed. Who'd want to steal a half can of Diet Coke and an________(4) toothbrush?" If those really are the only things in your apartment, you have every reason not to worry. However, if you have something you'd like to keep — say, a TV, a stereo, a computer, a Picasso — it's wise to be________(5).Your goal is not to set up any________(6) security systems to hold________(7) at bay; your goal is to keep criminals from even trying to________(8) into your apartment in the first place. If someone really wants to break in,________(9) are that he/she is going to find a way by breaking a window or climbing up the fire escape. Therefore, you should remove all________(10) that say, "Hey, look at me! Lots of goodies and no security! Come on in!" Lock the door when you leave. Don't leave the windows open all day long. Don't tape notes on the door directed to your mate reading "Gone all day! Left the door unlocked for you!" Just use your brains!No.7Alex Haley was________(1) when he started thinking how best he could mark Thanksgiving.________(2) the meaning of the holiday in his mind, he came to________(3) the order of the words and________________(4) thinking about giving thanks. How, he wondered, could he________(5) those who had been so helpful to him in the past? It seemed to him that the best way he could express his________(6) would be to write to them. For too long he had gone about without troubling to tell them how much he appreciated all that they had done for him. Before long he had________(7) pen and paper and was________(8) writing. Not long after the ship reached port, people started________(9) its cargo together with his letters. The replies were not________(10) in arriving, but when they did, he found them deeply moving.No.8Wake up each day and give gratitude for what you have.________(1) of giving any thought at all to what you do not have in your life, just spend as much time as you possibly can each day giving thanks for all of the people, opportunities, material________(2), good health and any other things that you have in your life that make it so good. It is said that we take so much for granted that we sometimes forget to be thankful for the small things that make our lives so much________(3). If you have ever been out of________(4) or under water for too long, the next breaths you take are that much sweeter.Tell others how much you love and________(5) them every chance you get. You may never see someone again so you always want to leave them by telling them just how________(6) they are to you. When you are telling them how much you care about them and how thankful you are for having them in your life, give them________(7) examples of what you love about them the most. Take the time to appreciate every little thing in your life. When the sun is________(8), the grass is wet beneath your feet and your dog is barking, give thanks for these small________(9). Every moment we have is a________(10). Use your time to show and tell others how important and special they are. Giving someone your time and kind words is the greatest gift of all.

Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage. People in business often make decisions based on their own personal feelings or instincts. It is quite horrifying to see people being guided by some unknown force. But how wise is it, really, to let your instincts drive your decisions? In the decision-making process, relying on instincts only makes sense when you have a vast experience to support you. Simply"feeling"that something is right or should be done is highly subjective and can drown you. On the other hand, there is a more rational approach to making decisions. Data and analysis have long been associated with informed decisions. These reduce the likelihood of errors and increase the chances of success. Big, systematic data is mostly the foundation of most of our decisions, personal and business alike. But with its extreme usability comes a complication:what do you do if you strongly feel something should not be done, even if the data insists that it should? This seemingly easy question is what drives the need to understand the relationship between instincts and data in the decision-making process. Without making things complicated, the solution to this dilemma is using data and instincts in conjunction to arrive at the best possible decisions. 23 ·2023年12月四级真题(第三套)· Instinctive decisions are always backed by previous experiences or information, which acknowledges that instinctive decisions have worked in the past. Decisions are not about making the choice and braving the consequences because you want to blindly trust your instincts. They are about combining your inner wisdom with the knowledge of systematic data to make the best decisions. Sometimes, rational analysis and data are impractical to be employed in certain situations. Absence of definitive criteria, and time and resource constraints, and novel situations are instances which limit the practicality of data. The only feasible option is to rely on what your instincts tell you. In these situations, instincts can help you make effective and quick decisions. Combining instinctive and rational analysis produces well-rounded decisions. It reduces the chances of making mistakes, and has increasingly become a favorite approach to decision-making among leaders of today. 51. What does the author say businesspeople often do? A) Strive to make sense of some unknown forces. C) Draw on a vast wealth of past experience. B) Avoid being driven by their own feelings. D) Rely on instincts in decision-making. 52. What should we take into account in order to make informed decisions? A) The likelihood of errors. C) The complexity of circumstances. B) Systematic data and analysis. D) Personal feelings and business strategies. 53. What should people do in a decision-making process if instincts disagree with data? A) Resolve the dilemma with previous experience. C) Combine the two together. B) Figure out which of the two is more reliable. D) Prioritize instincts over data. 54. What should we do when facing various factors that limit the practicality of data? A) Make a rational and systematic analysis. C) Resort to our inner wisdom. B) Explore the most feasible options. D) Apply definitive criteria. 55. What does it take for decisions to become the best according to the author? A) Applying instincts and data in conjunction. C) Recalling what has actually worked in the past. B) Assessing all factors when making a choice. D) Refraining from trusting instincts arbitrarily.

The heavy workload felt quite ________ to the new employee .A burdensome B burdens C burdened D burdening

Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases in the bracket.1. 新产业工人（new industrial workers）为了寻找工作从一个城市移居到另一个城市。（in search of）2. 我要去图书馆找到这本书，写研究论文。（lay one's hand on）3. 他把自己的一生都献给了科学研究工作。（dedicate...to）4. 我想，他的画感染我的地方在于他对色彩的运用。（appeal）5. 经常锻炼能促进全面健康，这一点已久为人知。（promote）

Rumors are everywhere, spreading fear, damaging reputations, and turning calm situations into （） ones.A. turbulentB. tragicC. vulnerableD. suspicious

跳蚤市场()A. Red CrossB. Keep QuietC. Flea MarketD. Supermarket

What does Dr. Sadoway think of energy storage?Dr. Donald Sadoway at MIT started his own battery company with the hope of changing the world's energy future. It’s a dramatic endorsement for a technology most people think about only when their smartphone goes dark. But Sadoway isn’t alone in trumpeting energy storage as a missing link to a cleaner, more efficient, and more equitable energy future.请根据材料选择正确答案。A、It involves the application of sophisticated technology.B、It is the direction energy development should follow.C、It will prove to be a profitable business.D、It is a technology benefiting everyone.