What do these wild birds do to help humans?A. Make sounds to meet humans.B. Use smoke to get rid of the bees.C. Reward humans with pieces of nest.D. Take humans to find honey in the nest.
作状语现在分词和过去分词在句中可以作时间、原因、方式、伴随、条件、结果等状语。Not receiving any letter from him, I gave him a call.As I didn’t receive any letter from him, I gave him a call.Given more attention, the trees could have grown better.If more attention was given, the trees could have grown better.(条件)Walking along the street, I ran across my old friend.Bitten by a snake, he was taken to hospital(原因).Though defeated, he didn’t lose heart.(让步)He lay on the grass, looking into the sky.(伴随)He came running to tell me the good news.(方式)______ some officials, Napoleon inspected his army.A. Followed B. Followed by C. Being followed D. Having been followed
一、第一部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)AAmazing natural landscapesVolcanoes and Coastal Cliffs in HawaiiWith their volcanoes, valleys, waterfalls and towering coastal cliffs, the islands of Hawaii have some of the most spectacularly beautiful scenery on earth. No wonder Hawaii, especially the island of Kauai, is Hollywood’s favorite location for movies. Don’t forget to enjoy all these scenic splendors by taking a helicopter flight and going hiking.When to visit: the off-season, when the best rates are available and the islands are less crowded, is spring (April to June)and fall (September to November).Spectacular Mountains in NepalThe small country of Nepal is situated in the Himalayan Mountains at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. Eight of the 14 independent mountains on earth that are more than 8,000 meters high above sea level are located in the country, offering strikingly beautiful mountainous scenery with hiking opportunities.8.Why did the author’s English teacher tell him not to apply to Cornell University?A. Because the author had no talent.B. Because the author was a bad student.C. Because the teacher thought little of the author.D. Because the teacher didn’t want the author to attend university.9.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. The world is lack of “reality”.B. The economy is being worse and worse.C. We have to face a negative world every day.D. We take it for granted that we should show “reality”.10.What does the underlined word “uplift” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. to increase something.B. to raise something to a higher position.C. to give hope or encouragement to somebody.D. to make somebody unhappy or disappointed.11.What’s the best title of the passage?A. Be an encourager. B. Always be optimistic.C. Failure is the mother of success. D. Get away from negative people.DIf you have ever found yourself looking for your keys, misplacing your cell phone or wanting to keep track of your bicycle or car, then the TrackR, a device (装置) that works with your smart phone created by a Californiabased pany, is for you! At 29.95 each, not like the expensive GPS systems, or with TrackR Pack purchase deals, you can’t afford not to have one!TrackR.pi xelInstall (安装) the free TrackR app on your smart phone. Connect the app to your device and then you are ready to go! Simply attach the TrackR to whatever you don’t want to lose. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less.If you have the hard TrackR, you can just hide it under your car’s floor mat(垫子), in the trunk or somewhere it won’t be found if your car gets stolen. If you forget where you parked your car, take out your smart phone and open the TrackR app. Tap on the “lost item” icon on the screen and the app will tell you exactly where it is.You can also attach it to your pet. Put it on their collar(项圈), and the problem of searching for them as they run off to nearby places will be over! Attach it to your keys and wallet, and never waste a minute searching the whole house for it. The affordable TrackR even es with a doublesided adhesive (黏合剂) so you can stick it to your laptop or under your bike seat. Track down and punish the thieves who steal your expensive things!The convenience and the ability to find actually any object means that the TrackR is one of the most useful articles that you’ll find for any price. However, the best thing it can give is peace of mind, and it doesn’t get any better than that.12.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. How the TrackR works. B. The features of the TrackR.C. Why the TrackR is invented. D. The advantages of the TrackR.13.What can the TrackR help people do ?A. Walk their pets nearby. B. Recognize the thieves.C. Seek their misplaced car. D. Find them a parking place.14.What can we infer about the TrackR according to the third paragraph?A. It’s far from affordable. B. It’s on sale worldwide.C. It can be easily folded. D. It’s small in size.15.What’s the best title for the text?A. TrackR — no limits B. TrackR — no worriesC. TrackR — your item protector D. TrackR — your financial manager第二节: (共5小题, 每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stress is so mon that many people choose to ignore it. But without right management, stress can be something much more serious. 16. They allow you to continue living your life in a healthy, happy manner.BreatheThe stress-relief technique that pretty much everyone’s heard of, the act of breathing nonetheless remains an important point as any when it es to cooling down the angry blood that’s raging (发怒)around your body. 17.Write18. Scribble (涂写) your feelings onto a piece of paper. They don’t even have to make sense. Just punch (按键) away at your puter on a day-to-day basis for five or ten minutes, and you might be surprised at how light, and carefree you feel afterwards.19.Laughing allows us to take in a momentous supply of fresh oxygen from the air, stimulating (刺激) the muscles and providing our system with some healthy shock treatment that eases tension brought on by stress. Laughing is something we need to do everyday to stay healthy, and is a great way to keep the bad effects of stress at bay.SleepSleep is absolutely essential for avoiding high stress levels. Everyone needs good amounts of rest, and by remaining glued (寸步不离) to a puter screen for the entire day without taking a break, your body will suffer the consequences, and stress will rise as a result. 20.A. CryB. LaughC. Stress can build up in anyone.D. Listed here are 4 ways to cope with stress.E. Type away at your desk and channel your emotions into your hard-drive.F. Taking along, deep breath to calm yourself is medically proven to be beneficial.G. Take frequent breaks away from the screen, get some sleep, and see your stress ease up,第二部分 完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)Hitting heavily on the keys in frustration, I turned away from the piano, trying to fight the tears that were already welling up in my eyes. After an hour of _21___, I still couldn’t get the rhythm(节奏) quite right on a Mozart piece that I had to _22__ to my piano teacher the following day. It was frustrating to have spent such a( n) __23__ time on a piano song and still be unable to play the piece correctly. To me, the piece had at first seemed easy. But, no matter how _24___ I tried, I just couldn’t seem to play it the way that it was _25___ to be played.When to visit: October and November, the start of the dry season, are the best months to visit Nepal.Mountains and Oceans of the National Parks of Western CanadaDeep in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, you will find world-class and jaw-dropping scenery, centered around glacial lakes. Wildlife is abundant in these areas, especially in Jasper National Park, which is well-known for wildlife viewing and home to some of North America’s rarest animals including grizzlies, bisons and wolves.When to visit: the Canadian Rockies and Canada’s West Coast are best visited in summer. If you want to avoid the tourist crowds, travel in June or September.I decided to take a _26___. For the most part, after a little bit of work, I could _27__ learn the song rather quickly. However, it was always that one song, which might have appeared simple but was _28___, that always annoyed me. These types of songs always made me _29___ myself whether I could be a pianist.After having dinner, I decided to e back to the piano. Placing my _30__ on the keys, I chose to play the piece slowly and carefully, paying attention to hitting the correct notes _31__ trying to play the piece quickly. Using this new method of practicing, I __32__ a great deal of patience, something that I often had _33___ with. Instead of thinking how hard the rhythm was, I thought about how I could __34__ myself, little by little. Finally, I could slowly see myself getting better.__35_, I didn’t even get the rhythm right until a week later. I also _36___ an important lesson—sometimes, baby steps are the best way to __37__ a goal. I’m an impatient person who likes to think that I can get _38___ by leaps and bounds(跳跃). But, in the case of piano, I couldn’t improve __39__ I slowed down, believed in myself, and took it one step __40__.21.A. waiting B. practicing C. crying D. singing22.A. contribute B. donate C. represent D. present23.A. limited B. extra C. long D. short24.A. hard B. well C. carefully D. efficiently25.A. offered B. supposed C. designed D. organized26.A. try B. chance C. breath D. break27.A. usually B. never C. sometimes D. occasionally28.A. important B. difficult C. necessary D. useful29.A. ignore B. regard C. doubt D. believe30.A. mind B. fingers C. notes D. piece31.A. instead of B. in spite of C. as well as D. in case of32.A. expressed B. encouraged C. evaluated D. exercised33.A. confusion B. contact C. trouble D. control34.A. adjust B. persuade C. fort D. improve35.A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover36.A. gave B. missed C. learned D. taught37.A. set B. identify C. develop D. reach38.A. somewhere B. nowhere C. wherever D. everywhere39.A. as B. until C. when D. if40.A. all the time B. at times C. at a time D. at one time第II卷第一部分 语篇型语法填空题(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。In many places like Britain and Italy, if you leave the house without your wallet, you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China, you can enjoy your day just 41. a smart phone.The other day, I set out 42. (see) how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly, I was surprised to discover how 43. (convenience) it was.I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend, Gu Yu, 44. would guide me to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by 45. (scan) a QR code on the window of a restaurant selling jianbing, one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and 46. (take) just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop, 47. (it) owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee, Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also 48. (pay) by phone for movie tickets, takeout food, shopping and for delivery.I have known from Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains, 49. huge number of people accept mobile payment, 50. (most) through popular apps Alipay and WeChat..
Smartphone addiction can be defined as a disorder involving compulsive overuse of mobile devices . A previewed B cultivated C described D gripped
Directions：Read the following four passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D． choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read． Tight-lipped elders used to say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get．” Psychology teaches that you do get what you want if you know what you want and want the right things． You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is continually making these blueprints in the general routine of everyday living．If we intend to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is an essential for any type of meal to be served． Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a brief account of yourself．In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to offer, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services． This account of yourself is actually a sketch of your working life and should include education, experience and references．Such an account is valuable．It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews．While talking to you, you could-be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other qualifications, will pay him to employ you and your “wares” and abilities must be displayed in an orderly and reasonably connected manner． When you have carefully prepared a blueprint of your abilities and desires, you have something tangible to sell．Then you are ready to hunt for a job．Get all the possible information about your could-be job．Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm．Keep your eyes and ears open, and use your own judgment．Spend a certain amount of time each day seeking the employment you wish for, and keep in mind：Securing a job is your job now． (1) What do the elders mean when they say, “It’s not what you want in this world, but what you get．” [ ] A． You’ll certainly get what you want． B． It’s no use dreaming． C． You should be dissatisfied with what you have． D． It’s essential to set a goal for yourself． (2) A blueprint made before inviting a friend to dinner is used in this passage as ________． [ ] A． an illustration of how to write an application for a job B． an indication of how to secure a good job C． a guideline for job description D． a principle for job evaluation (3) According to the passage, one must write an account of himself before starting to find a job because ________． [ ] A． that is the first step to please the employer B． that is the requirement of the employer C． it enables him to know when to sell his services D． it forces him to become clearly aware of himself
Social media: How much is too much1 "I hate you!" the wild-eyed teenage girl shouted as she kicked her father before biting his arm. This was the second time that week that Zoey had flown into a violent rage because her parents had taken away her access to social media.2 At our psychiatric clinic, when her parents, David and Amanda, came to enlist our help for her sake, they described Zoey as a sweet, happy girl and a good student. She loved playing soccer, hiking, and taking mountain bike rides with her dad. David and Amanda, supportive parents with college degrees and their own tech business, were startled by Zoey's social media addiction. "It all started after she came home in seventh grade with a notebook the school had given her," they said. This brand-new computer, provided for classwork, contained many online chat apps.181. How did Zoey become addicted to social media?请输入答案...
({B)}Party Random Thoughts({/B)} Last night, pressured by wdl4ntentioned friends, for the first time in months, I came out of writer’s seclusion and attended a cocktail party which is another word for a social gathering. So there I was, trapped in a crowded mom, people milling (乱转) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting while the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle with trays of colorful beverages and fancy hors d’oeuvres (小菜). It was definitely party time! Yet, instead of losing myself to the convivial (欢乐的) surroundings of food, drink and conversations, I found myself retreating back into my head all the way to China where the subject of American sociality is of great interest. In China, many of my students are curious about how Americans party and have a good time, "What do you do Sing and dance To what kind of music What’s American party talk How do you dress and act at a party How about food What do you eat " Every year without fail, students ask their foreign teachers to dedicate a full class to this fascinating topic. Of course, one would think that a subject as interesting and entertaining as such would make for an excellent lesson plan, a rich source of discussions. But to my surprise, many teachers run into roadblocks (障碍) when generating this particular lesson plan. "Michelle, Michelle! I have to teach a class on American parties. And I only have, hmm, five things to say about it. And that I’ll talk about five minutes. What am I supposed to do after that " They cry. "Wall, tell me what those five things are," I ask. "Arrive late, talk, eat, drink and have a blast." They blurt out. It is true that the five steps listed above encompass much of the goings-on at American social gatherings. Of course, during parties for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, etc. , there are additional ceremonies such as cake cutting, gift opening, dancing’, toasting, game-playing, etc. But regardless, the fundamentals of a typical American soiree (社交晚会) are good company, good food and drinks, and good times. Sounds simply, doesn’t it But if you were to look deeper and think further, you’ll realize that there’s far more to these steps than meets the eyes.({B)}Fashionably Late({/B)} It is a major faux pas (social embarrassment) to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, with the exception of the hosts, you never want to be the first person present at a social function. Why Because people fear that others may think that they have no life or nothing better to do than waiting for a party to start. Many Americans try to project an image of business which, whether true or not, has a positive correlation with success. So by arriving late, you are saying, "I lead a full life and it’s exciting and productive." Therefore, an 8 o’clock party customarily doesn’t really start until maybe 9 o’clock as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions where your punctuality can actually hurt you. Strange, isn’t it Anyhow, remember, be fashionably late.({B)}Small Talk({/B)} One way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the more happening it is, and the more fun people are having. Then you stop to wonder, if it’s .so noisy, how can people really hear each other and have great, engaging conversations The truth is, they don’t. They engaged in small talk, which is another word for casual, trivial conversations. They chew the fat, shoot the breeze and swap anecdotes about random- subjects: work, family, news, weather, hobbies, etc. Because the surrounding noise and activities often sidetrack people, it’s difficult to get personal or discuss any one topic at length or in depth. The point is to have fun, not to get serious. However, keep in mind that since people tend to be in good moods and spirit when attending a social function, parties often provide an excellent environment for making new friends and establishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions am initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and make a good impression. Sometimes that’s all it takes to begin a long-lasting friendship or business association. ,So never underestimate the power of small talk.({B)}Food for Fun({/B)} With the exception of dinner parties where a full meal is served, most parties offer finger food-food that you pick up with your fingers. (So don’t worry, it is not impolite to eat with your hands at parties.) Some of the classic party foods are cheese and crackers, crudites (vegetables and dip), fruits, shrimp toasts, Swiss meatballs, mini-sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, etc. And believe it or not, Asian foods are now in fashion. Mini egg rolls, California sushi rolls and various dim sum dishes always add an exotic flair to a party. And the Americans love it. Anyhow, party foods are meant to be eaten as a meal. They are simply delicious accents to the party and eaten to absorb all that alcohol you’re about to consume. So don’t pile too much food on your plate. Remember, you can always get refills. And one more thing, don’t talk with your mouth full. It’s rude.({B)}Drink and Be Merry({/B)} Here’s a frequently used party acronym, BYOB: bring your own bottle. Alcohol plays a big part in most American parties. To relax, unwind and enjoy themselves, people drink in a party. Anyhow that’s the way it should be. Unfortunately it’s not always the case and sometimes you sense the unspoken pressure to join the crowd. As a result, you feel out of place without a beverage in your hand. I even notice from observation that frequently the first thing people do upon arriving at a party is to hit the bar, kick off the night with a few drinks. Sometimes, there are even those, mostly young, who go to parties for the sole purpose of getting drunk, trashed, plastered, totaled. Not a smart thing to do since we all know the effect alcohol can have on us. (People tend to talk loudly when they’re intoxicated which might explain why it’s so loud at parties.) In America, there’s definitely a negative association between drinking and partying. If you lose control of your drinking, you lose control of your partying, and vice versa. As a result, drunks not only make a fool of themselves but their drunken behavior could endanger their safety and the safety of others. I suppose as with most things, moderation is the key.({B)}Party Hearty({/B)} At the end of day, the objective of attending a party is to have an unadulterated good time. A blast! And how do you do that You get in the spirit, go with the flow (but never do something you are uncomfortable with) and try not to be a party pooper (someone who spoils other people’s fun). If you have fun at parties, you are probably fun to have at parties. As a result, people who are more likely to invite you to their parties in the future. As my mind wandered back to the party, I realized that I was standing alone, my stomach growling, my hands empty of a drink. I was being a total party pooper. So I quickly grabbed a drink from the bar and snatched some of the delicious party food that waiter was bringing by. With a smile, I rejoined my friends. That night, we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourselves a great time.Why the power of small talk should never be underestimated A．Because people may begin a long lasting friendship or business association.B．Because people may have a nice chat.C．Because people may exchange information.D．All above.
七、 挑战极限原则 既然十挑战极限,必然是比较难的,但是并非不可攀!原理:在学生的文章中,很少发现诸如独立主格的句子,其实也很简单,只要花上5分钟的时间看看就可以领会,它就是分词的一种特殊形式,分词要求主语一致,而独立主格则不然。比如: The weather being fine, a large number of people went to climb the Western Hills. Africa is the second largest continent, its size being about three times that of China. 如果您可一些出这样的句子,不得高分才怪!2009年12月英语六级考试翻译指导及练习 第1讲1) 分句法 把原文中一个单词或短语译成句子,使原文的一个句子分译成两个或两个以上的句子。或干脆把原文的一个句子拆开,译成两个或两个以上的句子。 例1 八月中旬,修理组人员在骄阳下工作。 译文: It was in mid-August,and the repair section operated under the blazing sun.(一个单句拆分成了一个并列复合句) 例2 他为人单纯而坦率。 译文: He was very clean.His mind was open. (一个单句拆分成两个简单句了) 例3 The mother might have spoken with understandable pride of her child. 译文: 母亲谈到她的孩子时,也许有自豪感,这是可以理解的。(形容词被拆开) 例4 I wrote four books in the first three years ,a record never touched before. 译文: 我头三年写了四本书,打破了以往的记录。(名词短语拆开) 2)合句法 把原文中两个或以上的简单句,主从复合句或并列复合句等译成一个单句。 例5 她已试了好几次,要帮他们另找一所出租的房子,结果并未成功。 译文:She had made several attempts to help them find other rental quarters without success.(多个简单句合成一个单句) 例6 他们有遵守交通规则,机器出了故障。 译文:His failure to observe the safety regulations resulted in an accident to the machinery.(并列复合句合成一个单句) 例7 When we praise the Chinese leadership and the people, we are not merely being polite. 译文:我们对中国领导人和中国人民的赞扬不仅仅是出于礼貌。(主从复合句合成一个单句) 翻译练习 1._______________ (通过体育锻炼),we can always stay healthy. 2.According to the scientific research , _____________ (听音乐能使我们放松).Is this really true? 3.______________ (我们绝对不能)ignore the value of knowledge. 4.As is known to all, ______________ (假冒伪劣商品)harm the interests of consumers. 5.Faced with failure,some people can stand up to it, _____________ (从失败中汲取教训)and try hard to fulfill what they are determined to do.
下列形容词作表语时，不定式前常加一个ot引起的短语，这些形容词有：()。A. sillyB. foolishC. rightD. naughty
Our newly designed model, PATT208, is a text-based tool. It cannot make voices sound like men or women or with accents (口音). However, it is a powerful assistant for preparing text and guiding users on how to use other tools to turn text into speech (TTS). By refining (完善) and enhancing text before it is read aloud, this model helps users achieve superior outcomes.There are many online TTS tools available that offer a variety of voice options and accents. Some popular ones include:- RealReaders: This tool includes a free online version and offers advanced features in its paid plans, making it a flexible choice for many users.- Speecher: Known for its realistic-sounding voices, this tool supports different types of documents, making it highly flexible.- Goodhelper: Often used by developers, it provides a wide selection of voices and languages, making it suitable for many different applications.- Advancedcai: Aimed at professionals, it is great for creating voiceovers (配音解说) and presentations.Even your computer or phone has tools to read text aloud, they don't have many voice choices.PATT208 helps by making your text better. It fixes grammar, makes it easier to read, and changes how it sounds to fit what you need, like making it formal or friendly. It doesn't read the text out loud, but it makes sure your text is clear and nice before you use other tools to speak it.41. The main function of the PATT208 model is to _______.A) help you prepare textB) create a new text for a speechC) add a local accent to your voiceD) make voices sound like men or women42. In its paid plans, RealReaders offers _______.A) human assistanceB) advanced featuresC) unlimited voice optionsD) a wide selection of languages43. Which tool can produce sounds like a real person and work with many different kinds of files?A) Advancedcai.B) Speecher.C) Goodhelper.D) RealReaders.44. Advancedcai is primarily designed to _______.A) do research by professors at collegeB) make voices sound with accentsC) create voiceovers and presentationsD) refine and improve text before reading45. What can users do with tools on their computers or phones for TTS?A) Adjust and alter voices.B) Create professional voiceovers.C) Read text aloud with basic voices.D) Have access to a wide range of accents.
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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
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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.
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In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
Many people, including health professionals, hav assumed that e-cigarettes are-|||-safer than tradibonal egarettes, because e-core use heated liquid vapor(2汽)-|||-rather than burning tobacco leaves in a process that is likely to cause cancer.But-|||-safer" doesn`t mean "nsk-free Atroubling incr of acute lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users across 25 states makes us realize that there are still a lot of-|||-unknown health impheation of smoking e-cigattes.-|||-Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took the unusual-|||-step of waming the public agalnst using any electronic cigarette devices until the-|||-agency concludes an investigation into the mystenous outbreak of lung disease.The-|||-CDC started a muln-state investgation i mid-August after receiving more than 150-|||-reports of senous respiratory distress (呼吸意迫)among e-cigarette users,many of-|||-them teenagers and young adults. Within a couple of weeks,dozens more cases-|||-were reported, including the death of one e-cigarette user in Illinois.-|||-Ultimately, It turns out that the outbreak of lung disease is caused by the illegal use of-|||-drugs in e-cigarette devices But even so,such a finding would not mean that users-|||-of commercial nicotine (尼古丁) e-cigarettes can breathe easter. There are some-|||-pretty unpleasant things floating in that liquid nicotine that may be harmful to our-|||-health.-|||-For longtime smokers,the danger of lung cancer may well outweigh the dangers of-|||-smoking e-cigarettes.But there s always the risk of breathing chemicals, and if-|||-there`s any good to come out of this lung disease outbreak, perhaps it will be to bnng-|||-that lesson home to teenagers and young adults considenng taking up the e-cigarette-|||-habit-|||-14.Why do most people assume e-orgarettes safer than-|||-traditional ones?-|||-OA.Because traditional eigarettes us cheap-|||-materials.-|||-OB. Because e-cigarettes use heated liquid vapor.-|||-C.Because tradinonal cigarettes con more-|||-chemicals.-|||-○D. Because e-ogarettes use processed tobacco-|||-leaves.-|||-15.What was the unusual step that CDC took last week?-|||-OA.Startng an investigation into the outbreak of lung-|||-disease.-|||-B.Concluding an investigation among the 150 e--|||-cigarette users.-|||-C.Reporting the research results of serious-|||-respiratory distress.-|||-O Waming the public against using any e-clgarette-|||-devices.-|||-16.What caused the outbreak of lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users?-|||-OA.The commercial liquid nicotin-|||-B.The unpleasant things floatin in Iiquid chemicals.-|||-○C.The frequent reuse of the same device.-|||-D.The illegal drugs in e-cagarette devices.-|||-17.Who are more likely to have the danger of lung cancer?-|||-OA.Adults using e-cigarettes.-|||-B.People with serious respiratory distress,
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
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.