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B1 The movement of the train lulled me to sleep.A forcedB causedC stoppedA2 He has been my associate in several business enterprises.A.partner B friend C contact personB3 We suspected that he was the murderer even before we were told.A doubtedB believed to be likelyC believed to be unlikelyC4 My eyes became accustomed to the dim lighting.A tired ofB hurt byC used toB5 The government is planning to extend the railway to the next town.A make it shorterB make it longer C, make it widerC6 Their sympathy was well-meaning but ineffective.A well-spokenB well-thought C. Well-intentionedC7 That young man is always ready to pay compliments to a pretty young lady.A expressions of praise and admirationB expressions of dislike and hatredC expressions of love and affectionC8 The result of the first experiment is very promising.A successfulB meaningfulC hopefulAt the turn of the century, Edwin and Amy Earhartloved their active daughters, Amelia and Muriel.Edwin gave the girls footballs and guns, whileAmy shocked the neighbors by dressing them in gym suitsinstead of skirts.Edwin's job caused the family tomove from town to town, and the girls' interest in rough sports and shooting rats raised eyebrows wherever they went.Amelia's parents did not force her to reform as she grew older, even when she wanted to study science and automobile mechanics. But in 1920, when she went to an air show and returned home determined to learn how to fly,even her broad-minded parents hesitated.They soon gave in,however,and within month Amelia was flying a plane her mother helped her buy.C I like the exciting rhythms of African drum music.A styleB rhymeC regular repeated pattern of soundsB The blues was first performed by the black people of New Orleans.A the color of the clear skyB a slow, sad style of musicC a fast, happy style of musicC She rocked the baby to sleep.A forcedB allowedC moved from side to sideB4 He practiced this song on piano for many times, but there is still a mistake in one passage.A a piece of writingB a piece of musicC a narrow wayC5 Many of his finest works belong to the genre of nature poetry.A fieldB traditionC typeB The scar on her cheek is now barely noticeable.A clearlyB hardlyC almostJazz, the (1)music of the America Negro, first became recognizable as a separate (2)form of music towards the end of the 19th century in New Orleans, a city in the (3)south of the United States of America.About 1910 dance musicians began using jazz phrasesand today most (4) dance music includes many such phrases. During the last ten years jazz has enjoyed a tremendous revival of (5)interest. The instruments used were trumpets, clarinet, guitar, and drums. In the early days the piano was added and then saxophones andlater still other (6)instruments were introduced into jazz bands. The fundamentals of jazz are: (a) an instrumental style based on the imitation of the human (7)voice .(b) a melodic,style where major and minor keys are often undetermined, (c) a rhythm which has its roots in Africa(d)improvisation,where each musician varies the melody from Performance to performance.^B1.Despite all their efforts, success remained elusive.A not satisfactoryB difficult to catchC not as expectedA2.The stormy political events of the 1930s provided the backdrop for the mov ie.A backgroundB conceptC opinionB3.The crops failed because of the drought.B4.A cold weather B dry weather C poor soilThis industry depends for its survival on government subsidies.A policiesB moneyC assessmentC5.She entered the political arena at the age of only 25 following her father's f ootstep.A organizationB careerC fieldA6.We instilled the need for discipline and obedience into the new soldiers?A put in mindB put into practice c put in teachingB7.His illness diminished his strength?A made it disappearB made smallerC made lighterB8.The central government proposed a new health insurance scheme.A budgetB plan C. policyMany people listen to the weather forecast on the radio in morning so that they will not overdress on warm days or underdress on cold days. Other people do not listen, because weather forecasts are very often (2).incorrect. These people say that weather forecasters are unable even to (3).predict when it will rain, so they probable do not know anything. This shows a(4)misunderstanding of weather science.Weather scientists have been studying the weather for more than a century. Although some things are (5) unexplained they understand the causes of different of different types of weather. However, they cannot always predict what will (6) happen. For instance they may know that conditions right for snow However, if the temperature goes (7)up a fewdegrees, or if the wind changes direction just a little, the conditions will not be (8) right for snow anymore. Such small still unpredictable.c1 There was a smile of contentment on the teacher's face when he saw the students' performance in the speech contest.A ironyB confusionC satisfactionA2 He gradually accumulated a large number of books.A collectedB appreciatedC wroteB3 Many philosophers spend much of their time in contemplation.A debatingB thinkingC writingB4.A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for the sick.A provideB carry outC developC 5.There was .compulsion on him to go with her. hie could stay at home if he liked.A requirementB suggestionC forceA 6He has been exerting pressure on me to change my mind.A puttingB addingC liftingA7.The tired old man craved for water and sleep.A desiredB askedC beggedB8 Each person has his unique fingerprints.A interestingB onlyC specialC9 Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming?A responsible forB related toC caused byC10 Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.A medicineB ingredientC replacementCross-functional teams are becoming increasingly common in business today. But managing a group made up of (1) staff from other departments as well as your own can be challenging. It is critical to (2)maximize the contribution of each team member.The first step is to make sure that you have a clear understanding of goals and (3 )objectives for the team. Clarify any key points and expectations for the I project. If you are responsible for determining who should (4)participate on the team, consider how each (5) potential member can help you accomplish the assignments ahead. Keep the team as small as possible while still bringing in all the (6)skill needed to fulfill objectives. The smaller the team, the (7)easier it will be to manage and to keep focused on specific tasks.If other departments or senior managers have already (8)appoints some of the members arrange to meet with those who've been selected. Inform them of the purpose of the project and invite them to the first meeting. Collect information about their skills, how they can be used for the project and how much time they will have to devote to the team. And finally, make sure that each team member and his or her manager understand the time(10)commitment and the importance of this project to the company.B1The committee's suggestions will be implemented immediately.A put forward g carried out C urgedA2The elections may prove to be pivotal in Colombia's political history.A importantB unprecedentedC meaningfulC3He claimed to be a virtual prisoner in his own home.A morally uprightB physically trueC almost actualC4We made plans for a visit, but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it.A unexpectedB unsolvedC followingB5It is simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.A improperB immoralC riskyA6 "United in diversity" is the official motto of the European Union (EU).A short saying that expresses a belief or guiding principleB song that is sung by allC thought that is put into practiceB7What's your anticipation from working on this job?A imaginationB expectationC achievementC8The company is on the edge of bankruptcy, and hundreds of Jobs are at stake.A lostB reducedC at riskColin L. Powell was (1).nominated by President Bush on December 16, 2000 as Secretary of State. After being j unanimously confirmed by the US Senate, he was sworn in as the 65th Secretary of State on January 20, 2001 . Secretary Powell was born in New York City on April 5, 1937 and was(2).raised in the South Bronx. His parents, Luther and Maud Powell,(3)immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Secretary Powell was educated in the New York City public schools, graduating from the City College of New York (CCNY), where he (4)earned a bachelor's degree in geology. His further academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University.Secretary Powell was a professional soldier for 35 years, which time he (5)rose to the rank of 4-star General. He was Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from December 1987 to January 1989. His last (6),assignment from October 1,7,1989 to September 30, 1993, was as the12th Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military (7)position in the Department of Defense.During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including Operation DesertStorm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf War.Following his retirement from the (8)army Secretary Powell wrote hisbest-selling (9)autobiography American Journey, which was Published in 1995. Additionally, lie pursued a career as a public(10)speaker addressing audiences across the country and abroad.C His death gave his father much grief.A reliefB anxietyC sadnessB They tried to arouse nationalistic passions against the foreigner.A thoughtsB feelingsC strugglesC Oh, do be careful, don't tread on the flowers.A jumpB destroy ^C stepA I despair of ever passing my driving test. 7/1A lose all hope ofB have some hope ofC lose some hope ofA I only caught a glimpse of the thief, so I can't really describe him.A a quick lookB a close lookC a secret lookB The little boy looked longingly at the toys in the shop window.A with great lengthB with strong wishC with strong dislikeB I am completely disoriented—where are we going now?A losing confidenceB losing directionC losing energyC Her children were a great consolation to her when her husband died in a car accident.A burdenB responsibilityC comfortEros was the god of love, better known by his Latin name Cupid. Son of Aphrodite by Ares, he took his (2)place among the lesser gods of Olympus. He was represented as a little naked boy with wings, and he carried his bow and (3arrows wherever he wandered .Shooting his thrilling arrows in mischief, he inspired the passion of love and endowed all nature with life and the (5) power of reproduction. No man nor god, Zeus himself included, was safe from his mischief. At one time Eros was wounded by his own arrows and fell in love with Psyche, a princess whose beauty (7)won her the adoration of all who looked on her. Aphrodite hated Psyche because people were so attracted by the princess' matchless beauty that they (8)neglected the goddess-.Aphrodite tried many ways to punish Psyche. Cupid then went to Zeus for help. The father of gods and men held a meeting to which all gods, including Aphrodite, were invited. Zeus raised Psyche among the gods, and a grand feast was spread to celebrate the eternal union of the pair. Another famous story where Eros played an important role was the Argonautic (10)expedition Medeia, daughter of King Aietes, was wounded by Eros' arrows,helped Jason recover the golden fleece and eventually became the hero's wifeB I I did not easily lose temper, but he kept me waiting for three hours and it was intolerable.A unbelievableB unbearableC irritatingB A dozen earthquakes in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth.A preventedB causedC stoppedA The place has developed from a fishing port into a thriving tourist center.A prosperousB wealthyC developed .B It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already.A impossibleB unbelievableC wonderfulC She has used her wits to progress to the position she holds today.A ambitionB patienceC intelligenceB She still clings to the belief that her son is stilt alive.A relies onB sticks toC rests onC The hills were shrouded in mist in the morning before sunrise.A blurredB invisibleC coveredA My father will never give his consent to our marriage.A permissionB satisfactionC understandingStress is a factor in alt our lives. Learning to deal with stress in a positive, (1)intelligent way is essential to good physical and mental health. One way to combat stress is to work it off in physical (2) activities. Anything from jogging around the neighborhood to a (3)workout on the dance floor can relieve stress and, surprisingly, give you more energy to cope with life. Stress can also be controlled by changing your mental attitude .Learn to take one thing at a time. Rather than trying to do everything at once, deal with more important problems first, and leave the rest to another day. Learn to take your mind (5)off yourself. Since stress is self-centered, doing something for others helps reading it. Finally, talking about stress is important. When events in your life (7)seem talk about your troubles. This can be done informally, by opening up to your family. You can also set (8).aside special time to confide in friends.A He smothered the flames with a blanket.A covered up thicklyB built up quicklyC blew out slowlyC She was ready to resume her duties.A begin laterB begin at onceC begin againB The car accident obstructed the road for five hours.A constructedB blockedC objectedB "Tilt your head back so that I can look down your throat’' said the doctor.A RaiseB learnC ErectB His income is inadequate to meet his basic needs.A enoughB not enoughC more than enoughB He lit his pipe and exhaled clouds of smoke.A breathed inB breathed outC breathed in and outA He slapped his son across the faceA hit with the palm of the handB hit with the fistC hit with a stickC She compressed her nostrils to stop bleeding.A cleared upB rubbedC pressed togetherEach year thousands of (1) pedestrians are killed by motor vehicles. Most of the victims are children under the age of 14 and (2)adults over 64, though in the mid-2010s the number of deaths among pedestrians in these two age groups was declining It takes two to prevent motor-vehicle accidents to pedestrians—the driver and the person on foot. Even the best driver cannot (4)avoid an accident when a pedestrian acts foolishly. The most common situations in which pedestrians are struck by cars are when the pedestrians are walking against traffic (5).signals, crossing streets without looking to see if a car is coming. Among the increasing number of young-adult victims, it isoften the (6)case that the victims had been using alcohol or drugs that(7)impaired their judgment. Thousands of other people are killed while riding motorcycles or bicycles Wearing helmets can decrease the number of fatalities and serious injuries among both motorcyclists and bicyclists. Again, skill, common sense, alertness, and courtesy are essential to safety.B1 The police burst through the door into the room.A came secretlyB came suddenlyC came quietlyC2 A Cigarette end glowed in the darkness.A produced light smokeB caused a big fireC produced soft lightB 3 I assume you've all read the text carefully. Now I'll ask you some questions about its content.A hopeB supposeC knowA4 The old general has started to write his memoirs.A autobiographyB lettersC diariesA5 Being highly perceptive, she is very likely to develop into a successful writer.A quick to notice and understand thingsB quick to collect materialsC quick to make friends with othersA6 I had a weary day yesterday; I couldn't even move my legs by the time I wentback home.A an exhaustingB an unusualC a fascinating 7B Christians believe that the mountains and the oceans are among the mighty works of God.A usualB powerfulC weakA8 Take it easy! You won't fall off this ladder as it is quite stable.A steadyB newC oldWhen 17-year-old Ben Snow started at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last fall, his computer science professors were surprised to see his (1 )name on their class lists. They were used to seeing it on national computer network which is (2) managed by the Department of Defense. From ages 15 to 17, Snow (3)worked at the University of California on weekends and {4)after school, managing the connection to the network.Denise Gardner, co-director of a computer center, says, 'People (5)feel comfortable with the technology of their childhood. For our (6) parents it was the automobile. For us, it was television. But for our kids, its (7).computers. Usually kids start around age 11 by playing computer games and then sign up for public school computer classes to find out how the games work. They start (9)to spend t all their free time at the computers. Lots of kids trade part-time work for the use of a computer.。