9. Governments enforce strict ___ in GMO approvals, requiring extensive toxicity and allergenicity(致敏性) testing to prevent contamination and unforeseen health consequences. (caution)

The Chinese athletes got the __________ (recognise) they deserved at the 2016 Olympics.

Diversity refers to characteristics such as gender, religion, culture, education, physical abilities, and sexual orientation. Diversity can also refer to the differences between age generations. What is the MOST important reason for an organization to be as aware of generational diversity as it is of other employee characteristics?A. Different generations vary in their approaches to how they value work-life balance, perceive authority, solve problems, and adapt to changes.B. While various generations have different needs outside an organization, their business needs will be consistent with all other employee age groups within the workplace.

节日里人们穿戴一新，喜气洋洋。A. During the weekends, people are dressed in new clothes, looking very happy.B. During the festival, people are dressed in new clothes, looking very happy.C. During the festival, people are dressed in old clothes, looking very happy.D. During the festival, people are dressed in new clothes, looking very unhappy.

24. The police were able to take ___ action and avoid a possible riot.A. preventiveB. pervasiveC. detectiveD. receptive

If you are not reading this on a seen then you hold in your hands one of humanity's world-changing inventions. Yet that power has not been matched by fame: paper delights in self-modesty, pointing you to the words on its surface and so acting only as a stage for ideas and arguments that have changed history.Without that stage, the written and printed word would have attracted only a small audience. All the alternative to paper commonly used throughout our pre-digital history have been too rare, too heavy, too expensive or too inconvenient to deliver words to a wide number of people, let alone a mass readership.Paper has enabled writers to reach unprecedented(前所未有)numbers throughout history. Among them were the Buddhist missionary translators from South and Central Asia who brought their religion to China almost two thousand years ago. The paper age has its outstanding personalities: Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy and Johann Wolfgang van Goethe, whose collected works when combined fill more than 200 volume.For many of us, it has only been the rise of digital media that has finally opened our eyes to papers striking existence everywhere. Of course, paper has found thousands of role for itself, writing aside. Your bedside lamp glows though a paper cover and the cups in the office coffee machine are made from paper. It an be as common and practical as a bus ticket or it can be treasured and expensive as the carrier of the worlds best-loved painting.It is clear that many predictions of paper's extinction have been premature-and greatly overstated, Much of the 400 million tons of paper produced annually is absolutely necessary to our way of life. The bigger question, of course, concerns the one role paper has had that has been transformative for the world, namely as the carrier of written or printed text. Already, it is leaving much of the difficult work of words to digital media, and many of its centuries-old roles have already been largely transferred to the screen. There is also a sense in which paper has itself become a subject, rather than simply a medium. This began to become clear in art several decades ago. As paper became not simply the backdrop(背景)for art but, in a few cases, the stuff of the art itself.This doesn't mean that papers uses as a vehicle for words will end, but it does signal a slowing down. More than that, it signals that paper's greatest virtue are no longer good enough. Those virtue enabled unprecedented periods of cultural expansiveness, just as they encouraged knowledge, beliefs and ideas to move further down the socio-economic ladder, Yet such transformative qualities are shared by paper's digital opponent(对手), and paper can no longer compete on speed of delivery, scale of information immediately available, or ease of access.Paper's historic dynamism(活力)has received its first great challenge and, in many aspects, it appears to be losing Nostalgia(怀旧)simply dismisses paper to a museum piece. But there are reasons to think that the dynamism that paper has exhibited over some 20 centuries will not be transferred totally to digital media. There are a few practical reasons. Electric power is always needed for digital media, of course. More importantly, anything online can, potentially, be hacked into. Your own reading choice can be viewed from the other side of the world. Even what you write can be viewed and changed or deleted. But it is the ownership of knowledge that matters most. As Amazon recently reminded a kindle reader who had lost the text of a book he was reading you do not "own" your books on Kindle, as you own a physical book. You simply have the right to access them.The digital revolution certainly provide unprecedented access to knowledge. But it is access only. Text that you can hold, shelves and own, dub to paper, will always have a magic all its own.Why does paper not have well-deserved fame? A.Much information is available on a screen.B.It always guided readers to focus more on itself.C.Only a small crowd enjoys the benefits of it.D.It takes great delight in being modest.The underlined part in Paragraph 4 implies that the digital media .A.ignored the existence of paperB.promoters the wide use of paperC.replaces the functions of paperD.helps us realize the role-of paperOne reason why paper won't come to an end is that .A.it is more than a mediumB.it is being mass-producedC.it has a centuries-old roleD.it is a well-known inventionWhat's the purpose of mentioning the best virtue of paper in Paragraph 6? A.To show its fast development.B.To prove its unchanged strengthC.To i nd i c ale ts loss of competitiveness.D.To bring back its past brilliance.What is the biggest problem the digital media face? A.lt depends on electric power.B.Users only have the right to use.C.Personal privacy is easy to leak.D.The joy of reading is hard to feel.What is the best title for the passage? A.The History of PaperB.The Application of PaperC.The Development of PaperD.The Power of Paper

Located in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Daqing Oilfield (大庆油田) serves as the largest oilfield in China. Since its discovery in 1959, Daqing Oilfield has played an important role in transforming China's oil industry from a state of underdevelopment to a significant contributor to the country's industrial growth.In addition to natural resources such as oil and gas, Daqing Oilfield is also known for a profound spirit, the "Iron Man" spirit (铁人精神). It manifests the patriotism, devotion, and perseverance of Chinese oil workers. This spirit is exemplified by Wang Jinxi (王进喜), who was fondly known as the "Iron Man" by his peers and the local community.2. What does the "Iron Man" spirit symbolize?A. The commitment to maintaining healthy and strong.B. The patriotic and persevering spirit of Chinese oil workers.

Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad Before going abroad, I was an armchair traveler. I sat at my desk semester after semester doing my job as an international student adviser. I was fascinated by all the students I met, but I was most impressed with the commitment of the Jamaican teachers. For the first time in their lives they were a minority in another country. Yet they never stopped pursuing their educational goals. Against the odds, year after year, they came and went, each with that prized possession: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. I wondered what enabled them to be so confident in their ability to succeed in the U.S. Over the years, it became apparent to me that no one had told them that they could not be successful. Study abroad was the ultimate means to achieve the best possible education. The students I advised became my role models. They are also the model I put before all African American students. At the urging of minority advocacy (主张，提倡) groups, like Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education (B/MCPIE), Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), and the United Negro College Fund, many student exchange organizations have established scholarships and special projects to promote diversity in study abroad. Dealing with the Myths Since African American students form the largest ethnic group in U. S. higher education, it is important to understand the myths associated with study abroad that have limited their participation in student exchange programs and replace them with positive reasons to go abroad. The present generation of African American students will have to work through these myths and overcome racial prejudice in order to achieve their educational objectives abroad. The number one myth is that the education abroad experience is not for Black students, especially in the traditional European study sites. The assumption is that European racism is so overwhelming that Black students would be better off remaining in their own country, where they understand the politics of racism and can make the necessary adjustments. Black students who travel abroad are in fact shocked when they are treated as Americans first and as intelligent students who have earned the right to be studying in the host country. African American students should not fear traveling abroad because of racism. In my own travels through Europe, I have found the African community in every major city. I was delighted to find that others have already paved the way for African Americans to follow. We can learn much from the African and Caribbean communities in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond. Now is the time to go: With the internationalization of the American economy, it is imperative that African American students acquire more knowledge of and sensitivity to global issues. This knowledge and experience will enable them to participate fully in a future workforce that will be ethnically and culturally diverse. My challenge to every African American student pursuing a degree is to begin immediately to chart a new course for the future. Visit your study abroad adviser for guidance. Do it now. It really doesn’t matter where you go. What matters is that you go. Go with the knowledge that someone like you has been there before. In fact, check the travel itinerary of your favorite artists: you might just see them in concert while you are abroad.Top l0 Reasons to Study Abroad1. Expand employment opportunities. According to the Spring 1998 edition of the Black Collegian, www. black-collegian, com, which highlights job opportunities for the class of 1998, the job outlook reflects the growing importance of internationalization. The top 10 employers are seeking graduates who can think critically and also have a global perspective.2. Increase your understanding of the world and our society. We can no longer afford to rely on CNN to tell us what we should know about the world. Changing demographics in the U. S. dictate that we must not only acquire a global competence but we must develop an understanding and an appreciation of diversity in our own country. While study abroad can be a vital link to global competence, it is also an integral part of multicultural competence. (In Understanding Diversity Channing Betes writes: "For centuries, American education, business and government have reflected the culture of the vast majority: white people of European descent. In the early 21st century, however, we will see big changes: Out of every 100 children in American classrooms, 33 will be children of color. ")3. Broaden your experience. Travel outside the U.S. is an education in itself.4. Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. A period of study outside the U. S. enables you to meet students not only from the host country but other nations as well. It is an opportunity to forge international friendships, understand cultural differences, and get rid of old stereotypes.5. Increase your income potential. Study abroad on your resume definitely gives you a competitive edge. Black Enterprise recently highlighted the importance of the African American presence in the global marketplace and the numerous career and business options for African Americans who set their sights on the big emerging markets (BEMs).6. Explore new interests. One student went to Mexico to learn the language and have fun. In addition to a Spanish course, she enrolled in modern dance and ballet. At the end of the day, the professor suggested she remain in Mexico and join his dance troupe (剧团). After graduating, she opted to continue to see the world and signed up for Bunac’s Work in Britain program.7. Learn specific skills that are career related. Learn a second language or do an international internship.8. Gain new insights and outlooks while enjoying new relationships. By living in the country, you get an insider’s perspective on the social and political structure of your host country.9. Take control of your future. While the debate still continues on the preservation of affirmative action, you will be in a position to compete and fully participate in a global, ethnically diverse workforce.10. Find out what you want to do in life. While taking a semester off from your regular studies may seem a luxury, it is indeed a wonderful opportunity to redefine your career aspirations in the context of your new self-awareness and newly acquired skills. Many students report that study abroad can be a life-changing experience that can also open many new career choices.What about the Jamaican teachers impressed the author most A．Their miserable lives as minorities in countries other than their own.B．Their commitment to the education of their students in their homeland.C．Their frequent travelling between the U. S. and their own country.D．Their determination to and confidence in achieving the best education in the U. S..

With ____ (persevere), she continued to practice playing the piano every day until she mastered the piece.

Directions: For this part, you are required to write a short essay entitled How to Deal with the Opportunities and Challenges Brought by the Belt and Road Initiative? You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. “一带一路”倡议为中国的发展提供了前所未有的机遇；2. 但是我们要做好充分准备迎接它可能带来的挑战；3. 作为新时代的大学生，我们应该如何做？