rections: In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of cholces given-|||-in the Word Bank.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Write down the corresponding letter for each item in the-|||-blanks. You may not use any of the words more than once.-|||-dictate E)charity l) daring M)available-|||-deserve F)formula J) fallen N) haste-|||-make G) security K) lack O)superior-|||-)reserve H)demanding L)desirable-|||-Choosing a husband or wife is one of the most important decisions in a person`s life. In many cuitures,young men and women are-|||-20 to choose their own marriage partners.In some cultures,however, parents 21 the right to arrange their-|||-children`s marriages.Such arranged marriages have both advantages and disadvantages.-|||-One advantage of having parents arrange a marriage is financial 22 Of course, money doesn`t automatically bri happiness,-|||-but a 23 of money certainly causes stress in any relationship.A second advantage of an arranged marriage is that parents may-|||- 24 a better choice than their children.They are not only older but also more 25 in life experience.Also,parents-|||-have been married;therefore, they know better what qualities are 26 in a spouse.-|||-On the other hand,arranged marriages may have some disadvantages. One obviou disadvantage is that parents may choose a wrong person in-|||- 27 and the young couple may never be happy together.A second obvious disadvantage is that a young man or woman may-|||-aiready have 28 in love with someone else. If the parents force their children to tie the knot,the result will be a disaster to all-|||-concerned.-|||-In conclusion, neither an arranged marriage nor a marriage for love is a good 29 to be happy.Both kinds of marriages take work,-|||-patience, and perhaps a little bit of luck
Passage 2Advice for business meals with Chinese customersThe Chinese have a saying, “Fan zhuo shang bu tan sheng yi,” which means “Don’t talk about business at the dinner table.” That might not seem logical when we are talking about business meals, but another saying, “Fan chi hao le, sheng yi ye jiu hao le,” which means “Business can be easily done if you treat them to a good meal,” makes it clear. A Chinese business meal is mostly a social affair — any talk of business will not start until long after the meal has begun, or is sometimes left for the end. Naturally, not too many negotiations are finished or contracts signed during this time, but you can still use the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, present your business or deal with various problems. The social aspect is important when doing business in China. Many business people and customers don’t feel confident about working together until they know each other. Business meals can be large or small, formal or informal, and the way a meal is organised will show how individuals prefer to do things. One thing is for certain: most hosts will want to impress their guest with lots of food and plenty of good rice wine. A. Because the meal is called a business meal. B. Because that is the business. C. Because a business meal is always about other people’s business. D. Because a business meal is where business is done.
阅读理解As the largest art museum in the Western United States, LACMA (the Los Angeles County Museum of Art) welcomes nearly a million visitors every year. It offers plenty of docent-led tour choices to groups and each tour lasts for about 50 minutes. But it's closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Family Tours: Enjoy and talk about art at Andell Family Sundays. This weekly family event provides activities based on special exhibitions and LACMA's collection.School Tours: School tours are led by LACMA's trained art docents, who lead students to actively discuss the works of art in LACMA.Visitors with Special Needs: LACMA not only provides learning experiences for kids, but it also provides tours for visitors with special needs. And it offers wheelchairs for free.Ticket information: Members of the museum and children under 18 can enter for free.People aged 65 and above14Adults18Students aged 18 and above14Opening hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday11 a.m.~5 p.m.Friday11 a.m.~8 p.m.Saturday, Sunday10 a.m.~7 p.m.Group dining:Ray's and Stark Bar has been regarded as "one of the best museum restaurants around the world".Monday, Tuesday, Thursday11:30 a.m.~8 p.m.Friday11:30 a.m.~10 p.m.Saturday, Sunday10 a.m.~8 p.m.(1)What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.LACMA is the largest museum in the US.B.LACMA is in the eastern United Stated.C.LACMA is an art museum.D.LACMA is open to the public all year round.(2)If Mr. Smith (45 years old) and his son (student aged 18) visit the museum, how much will they pay for the visit?A.18. B.32. C.14. D.46.(3)What do we know about Ray's and Stark Bar?A.It's the name of a museum.B.It's a self-service restaurant.C.It closes at 10 p.m. on Monday.D.It's open for ten hours on weekends.It's late at night. A car stops in the middle of a forest. After dropping off their three teenagers, the parents say "good luck" and drive away. The teenagers, totally lost, have to find their way back home by themselves.It may sound crazy to you, but this is a time-honored(历史悠久的)tradition in the Netherlands(荷兰)called "dropping”. Dutch people believe that children should not depend too much on their parents and should learn how to solve problems through activities like "dropping".However, for many other parents around the world, they have many different opinions about parenting. Most parents want their children to be happy, healthy and successful. Some people's top concern(担心)is their children's safety.But in China, things are different. It has gone through several periods of parenting. In the 1960s and 1970s, people believed in "parenting with sticks”. They physically punished their children when they made mistakes. In the 1990s, Chinese parents paid more attention to raising their children in a more-rounded(全面发展的)way. This trend became popular when the book Harvard Girl Liu Yiting was published in 2000. In recent years, fierce(激烈的)competition has made both children and parents more anxious(焦虑的). "Tiger moms" and "wolf dads" seem to be the new trend for today.Unlike Chinese strict parents, some people worry too much about their children and pay attention to everything they do. In their eyes, children need to be protected all the time.But these might not be good parenting styles. Good parents need to find a balance between protecting their children and letting go. In that case, it can help children learn and meet the needs of social development as soon as possible.(1)What is called "dropping" in the Netherlands according to the passage?A.Teenagers are sent to certain schools to learn skills by their parents.B.Teenagers are sent abroad to learn knowledge by their parents.C.Teenagers are sent to the forest to find their way back home by their parents.D.Teenagers are sent to the army by their parents.(2)What does the underlined word "this" refer to?A.The activity like "dropping".B.The country with a long history.C.The family in the Netherlands.D.The teenager in the activity.(3)There are some statements about Chinese parenting. Please put them in order. ①"Tiger moms" and "wolf dads" seem to be the new trend. ②People usually punished their children when they made mistakes. ③Parents paid more attention to raising their children in a more-rounded way. ④Raising children in a more-rounded way became popular when the book Harvard GirL Liu Yiting was published in 2000.A.①②③④ B.②③④① C.③②④① D.①③②④(4)What can we get from the passage?A.Good parents must pay more attention to their children's physical and mental health.B.Good parents must pay more attention to their children's study.C.Good parents must pay more attention to their children's three meals a day.D.Good parents must pay more attention to their children's safety.Have you ever heard the phrase "save the bees"? On Tuesday, engineers at University of Washington said that they have designed wireless platforms(无线平台)to be worn by bees, in order to solve the problem of poor battery life on small drones(无人机). The bees may be saving the small drones. Although drones have become a symbol of future technology, the short battery life on small drones has been a problem. The bumblebee (a large bee) can stay in the air a lot longer.The researchers call their invention a flying wireless platform with sensors(传感器)and trackers(追踪器)that rides live insects. The sensor package is a small battery that lasts up to seven hours of flight and is light on the bee. It weighs only 102 mg.A lot of tests have been done by the researchers. They track the bees through antennas(天线)and radio waves. And it does help that bees are always close to where the bees live. The bee collects data(数据)throughout its daily flight. When it returns, the battery recharges(再充电)and researchers are sent the data.The researchers think their design could also help understand the reason why the bee is becoming extinct. The number of bees is becoming smaller and smaller. People worry that without them, the food industry could be in danger.The researchers promise the bees are safe with their new fashionable tech(技术). "We decided to use bumblebees because they're large enough to carry a very small battery. It is very simple. All we are doing is just putting them on a small backpack, and it is very easy for these bees to carry. They go and fly around and are completely fine."(1)Why are the wireless platforms designed?A.To stop the small bees from dying out.B.To improve the work of the smaller drones.C.To deal with the problem of poor battery life on small drones.D.To help the flying bees to stay in the air for a longer time.(2)What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A.How researchers do the test.B.How the battery recharges.C.Where the bees collect the data.D.When the small bees return.(3)What does the underlined word "extinct" probably mean?A.Dying out. B.Going up. C.Selling out. D.Keeping safe.(4)In what way is the bumblebee fit for the wireless platforms?A.It can stay in the air longer.B.It can fly higher in the sky.C.It is large enough to carry a very small battery.D.It is the largest bee in the world.In the park, you see a group of people, all looking up at the sky. Without thinking about it, you look up, too. Why? In the concert, someone begins to clap and suddenly the whole room joins in. You do, too. Why?Sometimes we feel we are acting correctly when we do the same as others. The more people follow an idea, the better or truer we think the idea is. It's the social proof(社会认同感)that works.The scientist Asch carried out an experiment. It shows how social proof can influence us. In a room, a man is shown Line 1, and next to it are three lines (A, B, C). A is longer, C is shorter and B is as long as Line 1. He must tell which of the three lines is as long as Line 1. When the man is alone, he gives the correct answer B. Then, five other men enter the room, and each of them gives the answer C as they were told to. Now the man changes his idea and gives the answer C. Asch got the same result many times among different subjects(实验对象).Why do we act like this? Well, in the past, following others was a way to keep away from danger. Suppose that 5000 years ago we were hunting(打猎)with friends. Suddenly, they all ran away. What would you do? Would you stay there? No, you would run away, too. We are descendants(后代)of those who copy others' actions. It is so deeply planted in our mind that we still use it now. Social proof has special power. The advertising industry, for example, often makes use of it. So be careful whenever a company says its product is "the most popular".(1)Who has the social proof?A.Wang Li. She saw some boys playing in the park and she stopped them.B.Liu Xiang. He saw some old people running, and then he ran away.C.Luo Meng. She didn't pass an important exam, and then she cried sadly.D.Li Dong. His classmates laughed loudly in class, and then he laughed, too.(2)What's the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.It talks about why Asch carried out the experiment.B.It tells us about the result of Asch's experiment.C.It shares us some stories of the scientist called Asch.D.It shows us some advantages about the experiment.(3)Why did people often do the same things as others in the past?A.Because they wanted to keep away from danger.B.ecause they thought that it was funny to do that.C.Because someone told them to act like that.D.Because they wanted to show their abilities.(4)What would be the best title for the passage?A.How Asch did his experimentB.Something about social proofC.Asch, a famous and funny scientistD.How to act like the people around us
The market for products designed specifically for older adults could reach 30 billion by next year, and startups (初创公司) want in on the action. What they sometimes lack is feedback from the people who they hope will use their products. So Brookdale, the country's largest owner of retirement communities, has been inviting a few select entrepreneurs just to move in for a few days, show off their products and hear what the residents have to say.That's what brought Dayle Rodriguez, 28, all the way from England to the dining room of Brookdale South Bay in Torrance, California. Rodriguez is the community and marketing manager for a company called Sentab. The startup's product, SentabTV, enables older adults who may not be comfortable with computers to access email, video chat and social media using just their televisions and a remote control."It's nothing new, it's nothing too complicated and it's natural because lots of people have TV remotes," says Rodriguez.But none of that is the topic of conversation in the Brookdale dining room. Instead, Rodriguez solicits residents' advice on what he should get on his cheeseburger and how he should spend the afternoon. Playing cards was on the agenda, as well as learning to play mahjong (麻将).46. What does the passage say about the startups?A. They invite seniors to their companies to try their products.B. They never lose time in upgrading products for seniors.C. They want to have a share of the seniors' goods market.D. They try to profit from promoting digital products to seniors.
填空题（共10题，10.0分）23.（1.0分）Anything that walks, swims, crawls of flies with its back to heaven is____(eat).
There's been no shortage of warnings about the career dangers of posting racy content on social-media websites.Yet many job hunters still don't heed（听从）that advice,and others don't （1） ____ they're doing just as much damage by doing things like bending the truth in their curriculum vitae. Ms.McCreary,chief people officer of a game developer,says candidates consistently damage their（2） ____ by sending cover letters that disingenuously claim a specific position at the company is their dream job.With a（n）（3） ____ of an applicant-tracking system,she can see that those people submitted the same letter for several other openings,too.As an alternative,she（4） ____ that job hunters write about the two or three positions they're most qualified for in a single letter.Likewise,job hunters repeatedly reduce their chances by applying for positions for which they don't even meet the（5） ____ requirements.These people just go right in the trash folder. Executive recruiter Russ Riendeau says he compares candidates'（6） ____ with their LinkedIn profiles and often discovers discrepancies（差异）."It's helping me （7） ____ whether candidates are indeed who they say they are," says Mr.Riendeau.Meanwhile,many job hunters are also continuing to（8） ____ the dangers of posting provocative（挑鲜的）photos and other dubious content on social-media sites.They are （9） ____ spoiling their prospects.Last year,a candidate invited Mr.Riendeau to be part of his Facebook network.After accepting,the recruiter found an indecent photo of the candidate,（10） ____ Mr.Riendeau to withdraw this person from consideration. A）amount F）humble K）recommends B）assess G）observations L）reputations C）basic H）overlook M）resumes D）check I）prompting N）skillfully E）hinting J）realize O）unintentionally
Astronauts should be very strong in health, so they are-------- all kinds of tests before they are finally sent up in a spacecraft.A. subject toB. prone toC. objected toD. bound to
【题文】单句语法填空【小题1】It could be anything—gardening，cooking，music，sports—but whatever it is，________ (make)sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.【小题2】Not until recently________they encourage the development of tourist－related activities in the rural areas.【小题3】You are waiting at a wrong place.It is at the hotel________the coach picks up tourists.【小题4】Only when Lily walked into the office________she realize that she had left the contract at home.【小题5】Only after talking to two students________I discover that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.【小题6】It was when we were returning home________I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.【小题7】Bach died in 1750，but it was not until the early 19th century________his musical gift was fully recognized.【小题8】Always________(keep)in mind that your main task is to get this company running smoothly.【小题9】If ________(accept)for the job，you’ll be informed soon.【小题10】Video games can be a poor influence if________ (leave)in the wrong hands.【小题11】Only when you can find peace in your heart ________you keep good relationships with others.【小题12】No sooner________Mo Yan stepped on the stage than the audience broke into thunderous applause.【小题13】It was the culture，rather than the language，________made it hard for him to adapt to the new environment abroad.【小题14】It’s not doing the things we like，but liking the things we have to do________makes life happy.【小题15】The climate here is quite pleasant，the temperature rarely，________ever，reaching 30℃ in summer.【小题16】—I spent two weeks in London last summer.—Then you must have visited the British Museum during your stay，________ you?【小题17】________(observe)carefully if any change occurs when doing experiments in the lab.【小题18】It was only after he had read the papers________Mr.Gross realized the task before him was extremely difficult to complete.【小题19】It was not until near the end of the letter________she mentioned her own plan.【小题20】Only when he apologizes for his rudeness ________I speak to him again.【小题21】Not until he went through real hardship________he realize the love we have for our families is important.【小题22】Not once________it occur to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.【小题23】Every day________(read)a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.【小题24】If ________(ask)to look after luggage for someone else，inform the police at once.【小题25】Never before________ she seen anybody who can play tennis as well as Robert.【小题26】The headmaster will not permit the change in the course，nor________he even give it a thought.【小题27】Only after Mary read her composition the second time________ she notice the spelling mistake.【小题28】Not until he retired from teaching three years ago________ he consider having a holiday abroad.【小题29】This is not my story，nor________it the whole story.My story plays out differently.【小题30】It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic________Zheng He had sailed to East Africa.【小题31】It was not until I came here________I realized this place was famous for not only its beauty but also its weather.【小题32】—Was it by cutting down staff________she saved the firm?—No，it was by improving work efficiency.【小题33】Before you quit your job，________ (consider)how your family would feel about your decision.【小题34】Film has a much shorter history，especially when________ (compare)to such art forms as music and painting.【小题35】There is little doubt in your mind that he is innocent，________there?【小题36】Was it in 1969________the American astronaut succeeded in landing on the moon?【小题37】My daughter would like to have her photos taken where________(lie)a lake.【小题38】________ it rain tomorrow，we would have to cancel the football match.【小题39】Absurd________ it might sound，everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.【小题40】John has not yet passed the driving test，and neither________Henry.【小题41】—I was late for the lecture last night.—________come? You started early last night.【小题42】On the top of the hill________(stand)a temple where the old man once lived.【小题43】The little boy came riding full speed down the motorway on his bicycle.________dangerous a scene it was !【小题44】Not only________Hunan TV’s reality show Dad，Where Are We Going received high praise，but also it has made the stars and their lovely kids more popular.【小题45】One of my favorite sayings is，“________(laugh)and the world laughs with you.”【小题46】As far as I can see，________is no possibility that he will win the tennis match this time.【小题47】Freddy gave him a job and housing and lent him pocket money while________(train)him.【小题48】For a moment nothing happened；then________(come)cheers from the excited audience.【小题49】________is it that he is not so friendly as he used to be7【小题50】—I like this dress better than that one.—________do I．but it costs almost twice as much..
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At a_______dinner you must not wear casual clothes like flip flops and jeans.A. picnicB. formalC. lateD. family
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选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
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
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中根小短线代表一个 字母 ) A va---- is a space that contains no air or other gas.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) If there is a bo-- in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity.
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.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
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一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.