Jack and I were riding in the back of a long black car, insulated from the heat and dust as it followed an empty road through a _ desert landscape.A. barrenB. robustC. radiantD. bound
16. Investigative reports revealed that the two officials were working ______ collaborating to advance the same controversial policy.A. side withB. rise to the occasionC. with a vengeanceD. hand in gloveE. hold the reins
How long did Michael Mangal live on coconuts?A. A month.B. Three weeks.C. Three days.D. Two days.
The politician sought to appeal to a broad ______ of voters, addressing diverse concerns.A. spectrumB. rumorC. borderD. law
18. Heartbroken but resilient, she threw herself into her work ______, channeling her personal pain into professional success.A. sided withB. rose to the occasionC. with a vengeanceD. handed in gloveE. held the reins
Jack and I were riding in the back of a long black car, insulated from the heat and dust as it followed an empty road through a ________ desert landscape.A. boundB. robustC. radiantD. barren
10A. Their urge to make farming more enjoyable.B. Their desire to improve farming equipment.C. Their hope to revitalize traditional farming.D. Their wish to set a new farming standard.
Poor Tanzanian fishermen are using explosives illegally to kill hundreds of fish in seconds . Blast fishing as it s called not only destroys large numbers of fish directly but indirectly as well by killing coral and the rich array of man in e animals that depend on it . Experts believe that in Tanzania blast fishing is occurring at unprecedented rates . in part because a boom in mining and construction has made it easier for people to get their hands on dynamite . Bottle bombs made with kerosene ( 煤油 ) and fertilizer are also used . It s pretty obvious it s on the rise again says Tim Davenport country director for the New York - based Wildlife Conservation Society s ( WCS ) Tanzania program . Blast fishing in Tanzania dates back to the 1960 sand was outlawed in 1970 . Cheaper and vastly more productive than traditional methods such as basket traps and hook and line it s also dangerous : wrong blasts can shatter limbs even kill people . Robots are common in today's world. They manufacture cars,work in space. explore oceans, clean up oil spills and investigate dangerous environments. And now,scientists at the University of Manchester are using a robot as alaboratory partner.The rescarchers at the university created the robot in 2009 and named it Adam. Despite the name,Adam is not ahumanoid robot. lt is about the size of a car.Adam was built to do science and make discoveries.Ross King is the leader of the University of Manchester research team. He says the robot made a discovery about yeast(酵母), a kind of fungus(真菌) used in science as a model for human cells."Adam hypothesized certain functions of genes within y cast and experimentally tested these hypothesizes and confirmed them. So it both hypothesized and confirmed new scientific knowledge."Adam's success as a scientist led to the creation of another robot scientist named Eve.Researchers developed Even to design and test drugs for tropical and neglected diseases. These discases kill and infect millions of people cachyear.Drug development is slow and costly. Experts say it can take more than 10 years and about 1 billion to discover and develop new medicines. Drug manufacturers are unlikely to get their investmcnt money back.So the University of Manchester developed a low-cost test that shows whether or not a chemical is likely to be made into an effective medicine. Mr. King says that other drug testing methods were not very effective."How it works conventionally is you use robotics as well and you have a large collection of possible drugs. You test every single compound.And you start at the beginning of your library and continue until the end, and stop. Soit's not a very intelligent process. The robotics doesn't learn anything as it goes along, even if it's tested a million compounds, it still doesn't have any expectation of what will happen next when it tests a new compound."Mr. King says that Eve is different because the robot learns as it tests different compounds. He says the robot is designed to ignore compounds that it thinks unlikely to be good. It will only test the compounds which have a good chance of working.Eve has discovered that a compound known to be effective against cancer might also be used to fight against malaria and other tropical diseases.Mr. King says he hopes to completely automate the drug testing process with robots like Eve to create and testnew chemicals.But he says humans remain in control of the manufacturing proccss.51.Scientists now are using a robot to?A. manufacture cars.B. work in the laboratory.C. work in space.D.explore oceans.52.The purpose of building Adam is to?A. do science and make discoveries.B.help people in poor health.C. do operations on patients.D. bring happiness to scientists.53. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A.Adam looks like a car.B.Adam's success led to the creation of Eve.C. tropical and neglected diseases diseases kill and infect millions of people.D. Drug manufacturers can get their investment money back.54. Why was a low-cost test developed___?A.Because scientists want to know whether a chemical is likely to be made into an effective medicine.B. Because other drug testing methods were not very effective.C. Because drug development is slow and costly.D. Because drug manufacturers ask scientists to do so.55. What's the main idea of the passage_?A. the uses of robots.B. robot is used in science researches.C. scientists are replaced by robots.D.how to make a robot.
W: Oh my gosh, Ryan, is that you? I hardly recognized you! Wow, you look so...different! Have you been working out?M:Hey Alice. Yeah, I’ve been working out pretty hard lately. I go to the gym every day to work out with my personal trainer, Hans.W: Uh... yeah I can tell. I mean, your shirt barely fits you anymore because your muscles are so big.M: Yeah, I’ve been spending all my money on my personal trainer and gym fees so I didn’thave any money left over to buy new clothes.W: Are you sure you aren’t going a little overboard?M: No way! You know, girls like guys with huge muscles, and I can’t blame them. Sometimes I spend hours just looking at myself in the mirror.W: Right... girls love guys who spend more time in front of the mirror than they do. You know, Ryan, I totally support you getting intoshape, and I’m really impressed that you have been able to stay so motivated. But I think exercise is best done in moderation.M: Oh yeah, I totally agree. For example, I usually do at least two workouts at the gym per day, but on Christmas I only did one because it was a holiday.W: Well let me ask you a question. If women really love your new physique, how will you have time to date when you have to spend all your time at the gym working out?M: Don’t worry! Once I find a girlfriend, I’ll stop working out and get really fat.W: Well, Ryan, I am very jealous of whatever lucky lady finds you.1.According to the man, why did he change so much？A) Because he was busy with his work.B) Because he became a personal trainer.C) Because he went to the gym every day.D) Because he had a new girlfriend.2.Why does the man wear a tight shirt?A) Because he does not have money to buy clothes.B) Because he thinks that it is fashionable.C) Because others will see his big muscles.D) Because others will know his change in appearance.3.According to the man, what kind of men attracts girls?A) Those with taste in clothes.B) Those with huge muscles.C) Those with ability to work.D) Those with extensive knowledge.4.Why does the man go to the gym to work out?A) To keep fit.B) To kill time.C) To relax himself.D) To get girls’ attention.
It is very odd that no one is afraid of the word "dance" and no one would object to the phrase "let's go dancing", but on hearing "ballet (芭蕾)", people start complaining. These social prejudices come from several misconceptions and from certain historical facts. Ballet is the Western dance form that has developed over a period of four centuries. It has always depended upon government or royal support for its life. In more modern times, this support came from wealthy people who attended the ballet in beautiful theaters in some of the world's great cities. People have, therefore, come to see ballet as a cultural form. Over time, ballet has developed its own language, one that many ordinary people do not understand. Being a ballet dancer involves seven years of very difficult training from an early age, yet anyone can dance at a social gathering, given a certain amount of effort and desire. The physical image of both male and female dancers is very stylized, and costuming is unnatural in many cases, with tight clothes, special slippers, and short skirts. For these reasons, it is not possible for the general public to have the kind of identification with a ballet dancer that they often feel for an actor, film star, or athlete. It is also strange that a visual art that speaks directly to the eye, in the same way a soccer game or an Olympic gymnastics contest does, still makes people nervous. Too often people stay away from ballet because they think they will not "understand" it. However, they never seem to find this problem when they watch popular ice dance championships on television. People enjoy watching sports because they enjoy the physical daring. They appreciate athletes' superbly conditioned bodies working at maximum efficiency. If people only looked at dancing - any form of dancing - in the same way they appreciate sports, there would be fewer prejudices to overcome. What is the author's main point in this passage? A. The author believes that ice dance championships are more popular.B. The author encourages more people to participate in ballet dancing.C. The author encourages viewing ballet as a sport to appreciate its physical challenges.D. The author argues that ballet is less enjoyable than other sporting events.
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These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).