This piece of equipment does not conform ______ the official safety standards.A. onB. upC. toD. in
Starvation is the most fearful and the most dreaded of all the anxieties that haunt ( 恐惧 ) the minds and the imaginations of humankind. Humankind's every effort has been directed to combat it, and this will likely continue until the end of time. Its prevention has been the greatest motivation that human beings have had to progress socially, intellectually and technologically. It is the real enemy. Like other enemies, its presence brings forth the best that is in us and urges us to do greater things in struggle. In the continuous fight against hunger and cold, humankind has progressed in remarkable ways and done far more than what was absolutely necessary to merely fend off against starvation. The future progress of humankind can only be made maintained if we keep up the fight.What do we learn from the first paragraph of the passage?A Humankind has been in starvation all the time.B Humankind will succeed in all its future battles.C Humankind has progressed a lot in the struggle against starvation.
Directions: Read the following passages carefully. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to each question.Starvation is the most fearful and the most dreaded of all the anxieties that haunt (萦绕) the minds and the imaginations of mankind. Mankind's every effort has been directed to combat it and will continue to do so until the end of time. Its prevention has been the greatest motivation that ever kept men braced up in the struggle. It is the real enemy. Yet like every other enemy its presence brings forth the best that is in us and urges us to do greater things in the struggle. In the continuous fight against hunger and cold, man has progressed wonderfully and done more than what was absolutely necessary to merely guard against starvation. His future progress can only be made through keeping up the fight.The fight is the same now as it was when our early ancestor struggled with some living things and with their flesh satisfying his inward desire and with their skin keeping out the cold so that he might live, and for the time being to keep the anxiety at bay. The forces we have to fight now are different, but the struggle is the same. As he succeeded in conquering his victim to make his existence secure, so must we conquer the forces that are opposed to us or we will perish. Unlike our early ancestor, whose task is simple in the struggle for existence, we have to fight not only the natural conditions, but artificial ones which society has created.In the struggle we have conquered as far as getting enough to eat and enough to wear is concerned, for we have produced both in abundance and far in excess of what our necessities require. Foodstuffs are gathered and harvested every year in quantities so great that their consumption would be impossible. Various clothing material is manufactured in such quantities that nakedness should have become impossible. We have achieved so much in providing food and clothing that it is strange that some are still hovering on the brink of starvation. Productivity is continuously increasing and the quality of production is continually improving. Yet with all this we are haunted by starvation. Its dread presence is ever felt.16) In the sentence "... that ever kept men braced up in the struggle" (Paragraph One), the underlined phrase means _______A. cheered upB. securedC. bound upD. depressed
131. Earthquake survival supplies include a torch, a spade, some rope and a radio ____.A. conceiverB. receiverC. perceiverD. deceiver
We all know that models give the impression of being slim and thin. “Thin was in and fat was out” in the not too distant past. But things certainly are ___16___ . Plus-size modeling (大号模特) in the fashion industry has been increasing.Today, the modeling ___17___ is not only using curvy (有曲线的) women for clothing designs, its doors are now opened wide to plus-size figures that most of today’s women can ___18___ with.Because of the past conception, plus-size women never considered themselves suitable to become ___19___ models. They hardly ___20___ the modeling profession and ___21___ desired to become a model.This is hardly surprising. The fashion industry used to ___22___ being fat as being undesirable, and they never considered fashion for the everyday woman. Their ___23___ focused only on the minority (少数). The majority of women the world over are curvy. As a matter of fact, every woman wants to have curves to be proud of.Looking on the bright side, this is a good development for very young ___24___ . They no longer need to take dangerous diet ___25___ to become or remain thin.16.A. industryB. fashionC. identifyD. barelyE. changingF. regardG. attentionH. pathsI. modelsJ. considered
Words in use Expressions in use Task 1 Task2 Directions:Rewrite the following sentences by using"chances are(that)... Model It is likely that the next financial crisis will focus on cities because we may soon see the end of urbanization. -Chances are that the next financial crisis will focus on cities because we may soon see the end of urbanization. Sentence structure 1. Whether you work in business, tech, design, or any other field, it is likely that your laptop is the central piece of your workday. 请输入答案… 0/1000 ) 2. If you feel a strong sense of connection with your employer, it is likely that you will be more committed and put more effort into your work. 请输入答案. 0/1000
阅读理解 The water level of oceans rises and falls alternately twice a day. This movement of water is called the tide. Tides are caused by the pull of the sun and the moon on the earth's surface; since the moon is closer, it affects the tides more than the sun. When the moon is directly overhead, it actually pulls on the water that is below it. This causes the water level to rise because the water is pulled away from the earth. As the moon disappears over the horizon (地平线), the pull lessens and the water level settles back towards the ocean bottom. When the water reaches its highest level, we have high tide. And when the water comes to its lowest level, we have low tide. From its lowest point, the water rises gradually for about six hours until it reaches high tide. Then it begins to fall continuously for about six hours until it reaches low tide. Then the cycle (循环) begins again. (1) Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? [ ] A．The Moon and Oceans B．The Moon and the Tide C．Water Levels D．The Pull of the Moon and the Sun (2) The pull of the moon on the earth's surface is stronger than that of the sun because ________. [ ] A．the moon is directly over the earth B．the moon pulls the water away from the earth C．the moon is closer to the earth D．the moon moves around the earth (3) Water level reaches its low point when ________. [ ] A．the moon is hidden by cloudsB．the moon's effect is indirect C．the moon moves far awayD．the sun is overhead (4) High tide occurs ________. [ ] A．every 12 hoursB．every 6 hours C．every 24 hoursD．every 18 hours (5) According to the passage, which of the following is true? [ ] A．Weather sometimes affects tides. B．The force directly affecting the earth's surface comes from the the moon only. C．The effect of the sun on the ocean water can be neglected. D．Tides are the result of the pull of the moon and the sun.
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Since he drives so carelessly, there is very ______ hope that he will survive the car accident on freeway.A. littleB. fewC. muchD. a few
The water level of oceans rises and falls alternately (交替地) twice a day. This movement of water is called the tide (潮汐). Tides are caused by the pull of the sun and the moon on the earth's surface; since the moon is closer, it affects the tides more than the sun. When the moon is directly overhead, it actually pulls on the water that is below it. This causes the water level to rise11. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. The Pull of the Moon and the SunB. The Moon and the TideC. The Moon and OceansD. Water Levels
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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.
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.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.