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One-third of the country _____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _____ black people.

A.is; are B.is; is

C.are; are D.are; is

They are building the dam in _____ with another firm.

A.comparison B.association C.touch D.tune

It’s the protection for the trees __________ really matters, ___________ how many trees are planted each year.

A.what; other than B.which; or rather

C.that; rather than D.as; more than

    Ice and snow fell heavily down the window of the office where I was working. As the wind _______, I wondered how I would get _______. The 12-mile route took me up and down _______ hills and around dangerous turns. I whispered a prayer for _______.

My old green car was doing well over the icy roadway, _______ the snowdrifts(雪堆). But as I went up one of the steepest and scariest hills, I _______ the tires were slipping, and my car was having difficulty _______ the slope.

I decided it was time to switch to four-wheel drive. I pulled the lever(操纵杆) back, just like my husband had taught me. Slowly the _______ held the road without slipping, and the top of the hill came _________. But on the top, the ________ just stopped. I pushed and pulled the lever — nothing happened. I was ________.

Now what? Even though I had ________ no one on this lonely stretch of road, I ________ expected that someone might come to help. After a few minutes, I ________ an old truck. A smiling young man I’d never seen before ________ his window and asked if I needed ________. I told him that I did. He showed me ________ to control the four-wheel-drive shifting equipment, locking it into place.

In no time, I had my car moving toward home. When I thanked the ________ and asked if he lived around the area, he ________ said, “Oh, over there.” Do I believe in angels? ________.

1.A.dropped B.howled C.faded D.changed

2.A.home B.downtown C.abroad D.around

3.A.rough B.green C.steep D.first

4.A.forgiveness B.guidance C.happiness D.safety

5.A.avoiding B.striking C.pushing D.observing

6.A.suspected B.noticed C.whispered D.replied

7.A.improving B.obtaining C.climbing D.gaining

8.A.brakes B.chains C.vehicles D.tires

9.A.in vain B.within sight C.on trial D.in process

10.A.car B.wind C.snow D.oil

11.A.mistaken B.annoyed C.stuck D.relaxed

12.A.recognized B.injured C.punished D.met

13.A.proudly B.angrily C.gratefully D.silently

14.A.spotted B.possessed C.repaired D.drove

15.A.broke off B.poured in C.rolled down D.knelt by

16.A.water B.help C.food D.sleep

17.A.where B.how C.when D.whether

18.A.cashier B.fireman C.stranger D.steward

19.A.just B.even C.ever D.yet

20.A.Never B.Anyway C.Still D.Certainly

    Learning matters in living a full and rich life. You can take your passing interest in art and explore it more deeply. You can also improve your career prospects by learning new skills. 1.

1. They expand their library of books regularly.

As businessman Jim Rohn remarked, “Some people read so little they have rickets of the mind.” People with non-stop learning are often found browsing for books on Amazon. 2. Lifelong learners also ask friends and family for book suggestions, especially for non-fiction titles.

2. 3.

Deep engagement with learning makes the experience more valuable and easier to remember. Fortunately, this tip is easy to use. Simply take a few minutes during a class break to write down some questions about the material. If you are taking a business course, you can always ask questions about how to apply the material to your career goals.

If you are uncomfortable asking questions in front of other people, there are other options. 4.

3. They learn to earn.

5. Lifelong learners view their education as an investment with several components. For example, project management professionals are required to pursue ongoing education in three areas: leadership, technical knowledge and management.

If you are seeking to increase your income, consider learning sales and marketing skills. Those skills make a great difference even if you are not in a traditional sales job.

A.They learn from experiences that help them grow.

B.To discover the benefits of lifelong learning, read on.

C.They take the time to ask questions when they take courses.

D.Continuing education is vital to maintain your career growth.

E.Moreover, they like visiting their local library or book stores.

F.However, reading can not only broaden our vision but also cultivate our taste.

G.You can send questions by email or ask for an appointment to discuss the matter in depth.