In a partnership with the 5 Gyres Institute, Trash Free Maryland took to the Chesapeake Bay in November to study the presence of micropiastics in the water. Setting out from Deale, Md., the research team collected seven samples by dragging a trawl (拖网) for an hour at a time. The trawl was fitted with a cone-shaped (锥形的) net, whose holes measure 330 microns (微米) wide, about the width of two to three strands of human hair. Water flows through the main opening and the fine mesh (网眼) of net ensures anything suspended in the water is trapped behind.

In seven samples, the net picked up algae (海藻) trash, foam and plastic. According to the 5 Gyres Institute representative, the first sample collected contained almost 10 times the amount of plastic than would be collected in a typical ocean sample. The plastic found in the Chesapeake Bay samples included bits of bags, sheeting, fishing line and microbeads, which are small plastic scrubbers found in face wash, toothpaste and cleaning products. Microbeads in particular are a major source of microplastics pollution worldwide. They are small enough to bypass water treatment systems’ filters (过滤器) and end up in waterways. Scientists warn that chemicals and toxins (毒素) absorbed by microbeads and other microplastics could be passed on to organisms who mistake them for food and eat them, and could then be passed up higher and higher on the food chain, eventually reaching humans.

1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A. The description of the trawl.

B. The basic data of the water samples.

C. The process of collecting water samples.

D. The introduction of Trash Free Maryland.

2.What does the underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Bits of bags.    B. Chemicals.

C. Microbeads.    D. Micropiastics.

3.How does the author prove plastics pollution can be harmful to people’s health?

A. By analyzing the data.    B. By making comparisons.

C. By giving some examples.    D. By referring to scientists views.

4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To explain some new scientific terms to people.

B. To let people learn more about plastics pollution.

C. To urge governments to make environmental laws.

D. To tell people some new findings in scientific research.

Whenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake, like the “close” button on a lift.

Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts’ “close” buttons are a complete scam (骗局), at least in the US － the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.

It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.

But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.

“Perceived (能够感知的) control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,” Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “ having a lack of control is associated with depression.”

Experts have revealed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats (温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workplace.

Pedestrian(行人) crosswalk buttons don’t live up to their names either. Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computer-controlled traffic signals were introduced.

But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.

“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said. “Even though I have real doubts about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”

1.What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A. To describe some different kinds of fake buttons.

B. To analyze the functions of fake buttons.

C. To explore people’s different habits when it comes to pushing buttons.

D. To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.

2.In America, the “close” buttons on lifts _______.

A. work only when people press them hard for a while

B. cannot speed up the process of closing the door in any case

C. are fake for the convenience of disabled people

D. were specially designed to give people a sense of control

3.The underlined part “for this same purpose” in Paragraph 6 refers to _______.

A. helping people to build up confidence

B. making people more patient

C. giving people perceived control

D. making people with depression feel better

4.According to John Kounios, people who press fake buttons ______.

A. don’t know that what they press is fake

B. should give up this habit

C. consider what they do to be meaningless

D. probably do so to kill time

It’s always exciting to think about the future and what kind of technology might exist in years to come. But what if that future is closer than you think?

The name Magic Leap is starting to spread across the Internet, and for a good reason. The Magic Leap technology company in the US has been working on something new and exciting, keeping it so secret that even the people working on the project have been hidden from the media. But recently they have started to release more information, and it seems that the future of computing is about to change dramatically.

Magic Leap’s preview shows the possibility of a classroom where you can interact with a miniature 3-D man and watch animals floating in front of your eyes. You could come face to face with fierce creatures like tigers and sharks, and more might be possible very soon.

The company hopes to create new technology that mixes reality and virtual reality computing. This means that the way we interact with computers could change completely, and so could the gaming industry.

Imagine a game in which you can not only look after a dragon on a screen, but also see it walking around your home, feed it and play with it. This is a world where movies will make you jump as things come, flying at you. Rio Caraeff, the company’s chief content officer, said that instead of staring at a phone screen, “the world becomes your screen”.

All of this could be the next step for Magic Leap, and their newly-released video suggests so. The video shows a small elephant floating in the hands of its user, a virtual reality pet that the user can interact with. Exciting to think about, no?

It seems that the excitement has inspired other companies who are lining up to join in on this new project. The technology, called Cinematic Reality, is attracting the attention of large companies like Google, who are already investing large sums of money in the project hoping to see it become a reality.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Magic Leap technology company?

A. The company is working on new technology that could improve the future of computing.

B. The company keeps updating the media on its progress.

C. The company has just discovered a way to mix reality and virtual reality computing.

D. The company’s newly released video is about the interaction between a dragon pet and its user.

2.What could a classroom in the future look like, according to Magic Leap?

A. A miniature 3D man could take the place of teachers.

B. Students could be encouraged to raise a virtual reality pet on campus.

C. The gaming industry could be invited to help students improve their studies.

D. Students could interact with virtual reality animals.

3.How could Magic Leap’s technology change the world according to the article?

A. It could discourage people from playing a lot of computer games.

B. It could turn the whole world into an interactive screen for its users.

C. It could help people improve their ability to interact with others.

D. It could make it hard for people to distinguish between virtual reality and reality.[来

4.What is Google’s attitude toward the technology named “Cinematic Reality”?

A. Unconcerned.    B. Optimistic.

C. Worried.    D. Negative.

If you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?

Nikoi Island, Indonesia

Less than 85km – but somehow a whole world away – from Singapore’s shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surrounded by white sandy shorelines and vivid coral reefs, Nikoi’s centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animal and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted(建于支柱上的) beach houses, all with breathtaking sea views, guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.

Amanpulo, Philippines

The only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designed to resemble local Bahay Kubo homes, Amanpulo’s beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks(吊床) from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulo’s signature aquatic adventures (including diving, windsurfing and sailing), recharge in the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood – the choice is yours.

Song Saa, Cambodia

Song Saa’s incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas – each with their own sea-view private plunge pool – are designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cambodia’s coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saa’s admirable commitment to sustainability and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here. With rainforest tours, island safaris and reef snorkeling, it just offers some of the activities that show this spectacular destination.

1.What can we see in the center of Nikoi’s Island?

A. Lands of desert.    B. Streams and rivers.

C. Kinds of animals and plants.    D. Tall buildings.

2.What can we learn about the Amanpulo’s villas?

A. They are made of bricks.    B. We can have a good view of sea there.

C. They are very expensive.    D. We can learn much historic stories from them.

3.What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?

A. Surfing.    B. White rafting.

C. Mountain-climbing.    D. Rainforest tour.

假如你是李华，校学生会主席，得知著名英国教授Matrix在你校参加英语教师培训会（2018年3月28日—3月30日），特邀请Matrix在开会期间给你校学生做一个关于英语写作的讲座。

请按下列要点写一封邀请信：

1. 本人简介；

2. 讲座内容；

3. 表示感谢。

注意：1. 词数：100左右。

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇：学生会 the Students’ Union

培训会 training conference

Dear Professor Matrix,

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

There is good news for you. Anyone visited Beijing will soon be able to visit the Forbidden City at night. The Palace Museum plans to extend their opening hours to make it more conveniently for tourists. Parts of the museum will stay open until night to allow more people experience China’s traditional culture before working hours. In addition, visitors will have an access to more area soon after the renovation (修缮) work is completed this year. Near 65% of the Palace Museum will then be open to visitors to mark the 90th anniversary of the museum. The Forbidden City, that was built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, had undergone extensive (大量的) renovations over the past 10 years.

根据首字母及所给汉字注释，在句子右边的横线上，写出空缺处单词的正确形式。

1.Officers can’t work properly without certain important pieces of e________(仪器) .

2.We should try to make new ___________(发明) for the development of our society.

3.I think reading English newspaper is a good way of ________(改进)your English.

4.Poets often use their _______________ (想象力) to write poems.

5.There are few fish in the____________(污染) rivers.

6.To be honest, it will take about three hours if everything goes____________(顺利) .

7.These poor children have to go out for food in f____________(冰冻的) weather.

8.____________(自由) from worry is one of the secrets of long time.

9.You’ve learned it. I don’t think the sentence needs further __________(解释).

10.He __________ (预言)that the Chinese football team would lose the game.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

One day a young man was walking along the road 1. he heard a cry. It seemed to be coming from underneath a bridge. As he approached the bridge, the sound got 2. (loud) and then he saw 3. pitiful sight. There, lying in the muddy riverbed was a little dog about two months old, 4. front legs were tightly tied with ropes. It had wounds on its head and 5. (cover) with mud.

The young man wanted to help the dog, 6. as he approached, the dog started to bark. The young man did not give up. He sat down and started 7. (gentle) talking to the dog. It took a long time but eventually the dog 8. (stop) barking and the man was able to touch it. The young man carried the dog home, cared for its wounds, and gave it food and water. Even with all of this, the dog was still 9. (friend) every time the young man approached. But the young man did not give up. Weeks went by and the man continued attending to the dog. Then one day, as the young man approached, the dog wagged its tail.

It was consistent love and kindness 10. won a lifelong friendship of loyalty.

Tim Becker and his neighbors are doing something to make their neighborhood a trouble-free area.

When Tim Becker gets in his car to go shopping, he doesn't _______ drive to a store and back home. He always looks _______ up and down the streets of his neighborhood. He looks for anything _______ such as strange cars, loud noises, _______ windows, or people gathering on street corners.

Tim _______ to a neighborhood watch group in Stoneville, Indiana. USA. The neighborhood watch group _______ on the third Wednesday of every month. That's ____ Tim gets together with about ten of his neighbors to discuss community _______. Members of the neighborhood watch group want to help the police _______ their homes, streets, and families safe.

Tina Stedman, president of _______ neighborhood watch group, agrees with Tim.

"People seem to think that crime (犯罪) happens to other people but not _______ them. Well, it's never happened to me," she said, "but I don't think anyone has the _______ to steal from other people or to make them feel _______ sitting in their own homes."

Alex, a member of the group, said that all the neighbors _______ out for one another. "We _______ each other's homes. We keep watch on the neighborhood at night and on weekends. Usually a _______ of four or five of us goes out together. If something doesn't look right, then we call the _______. For example, if we notice a group of teenagers who seem to be looking for ________, or someone destroying property (财产), we report to the police."

Alex feels the neighborhood watch groups ________ a lot in keeping crime down. Her husband Jim agrees, "Police are good people, but they can't do _______."

1.A. yet    B. still    C. just    D. rather

2.A. carefully    B. clearly    C. nervously    D. coldly

3.A. familiar    B. unusual    C. expensive    D. interesting

4.A. curtained    B. open    C. old    D. broken

5.A. attends    B. belongs    C. goes    D. turns

6.A. meets    B. quarrels    C. sings    D. searches

7.A. where    B. why    C. when    D. how

8.A. politics    B. wealth    C. health    D. safety

9.A. keep    B. hold    C. let    D. protect

10.A. its    B. his    C. their    D. your

11.A. round    B. on    C. about    D. to

12.A. right    B. chance    C. courage    D. mind

13.A. unlucky    B. unsafe    C. disappointed    D. discouraged

14.A. set    B. let    C. hold    D. look

15.A. care    B. enter    C. watch    D. manage

16.A. group    B. set    C. number    D. crowd

17.A. judges    B. police    C. firemen    D. doctors

18.A. work    B. burden    C. service    D. trouble

19.A. produce    B. find    C. get    D. help

20.A. anything    B. everything    C. harm    D. wrong

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life．You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are．1.

Tell them you love them every morning．A gentle "good morning" and "I love you" will warm a coldest heart． Remember that they brought you into this world． Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world．

Respect them more and cherish these moments．You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own．It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents． Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend． 2.

Obey their requests．It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them．It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean．However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot．Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes．3. Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them．Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them．4. Listen to their old stories and learn from them． You will find they are your teachers in this way or another．

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents．5. Seek help if you are being abused（虐待）in any way． Parents do not have a right to harm you．

A． Parents will in turn express their love to you．

B． Forgiveness is the key．

C． Here are some ways to love your parents．

D． There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example．

E． Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can．

F． After this, share your feelings with your parents．

G． Please remember parents are as important as friends．

The Pew report—which was based on surveys carried out in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic—concluded that the European Union was “ the new sick man of Europe”.

The percentage of Europeans with a favorable view of the EU has plunged from 60 percent last year to 45 percent now.

The UK may be considered the most Eurosceptic（欧洲怀疑论者）country, but its support for the union has barely changed in the past 12 months, slipping only two points to 43 percent.

By contrast, France’s backing for the EU has slipped sharply, from 60 percent last year to 41 percent today.

On the question of whether to remain in the EU, 46 percent of the British want to leave the union and surprisingly, the same percentage want to stay.

The Pew report’s authors said, “The long-drawn economic crisis has created bad forces that are pulling European public opinion apart, separating the French from the Germans and Germans from everyone else.”

They added, “The effort over the past half century to create a more united Europe is now the main disaster of the euro crisis. The European project now stands in a bad reputation across much of Europe.”

The only European leader rated highly by their own voters was the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with 74 percent voters in favor of her.

Prime Minister David Cameron was the next highest with a positive score of 37 percent among the British public, although he can take some comfort from the fact that 58 percent of Poles（波兰人）and half of all French people think he is doing a good job.

In spite of the dark economic future and growing doubt of the EU, there were strong majorities of more than 60 percent in favor of keeping the euro in the five countries surveyed that use the single currency.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about the recent Pew report?

A. The UK has the smallest number of people against the EU.

B. There’s a slight change of the UK’s support for the EU.

C. More than half the Germans raise doubt about the EU.

D. A vast majority of French people are in favor of the EU.

2.As to whether to remain in the EU, ______.

A. The British are divided equally    B. few British want to stay

C. half British want to leave    D. many British don’t care about it

3.What’s the Pew report’s authors’ attitude towards the relation between France and

Germany?

A. Enthusiastic.    B. Optimistic.

C. Negative.    D. Neutral.

4.Why does Prime Minister David Cameron feel a little bit comfortable?

A. Only a score of 37 percent of Britons go against him.

B. Many of the Poles and French think well of him.

C. More than 60 percent of the Europeans are in favor of keeping the euro.

D. Angela Merkel has 74 percent voters supporting her.

Believe it or not, the size of the human brain has become smaller over the past 20,000 years. Scientists argue over whether this means we are becoming more or less intelligent as a species.

“I’d call that a major downsizing in an evolutionary eye blink (眨眼),” John Hawks told Discover magazine.

Why is the brain becoming smaller?

There are different theories to explain it. One is that tens of thousands of years ago, before the decline began, to survive in cold and dangerous conditions, humans needed a stronger and larger body and therefore, a larger head. Also they had to chew the tough meat of rabbits, foxes and horses. As conditions improved, the brain stopped growing, according to supporters of this theory.

Another theory comes from a recent study by David Geary and Drew Bailey. They found that brain size decreased as population density(密度) increased.

“As complex societies appeared, the brain became smaller because people did not have to be as smart to stay alive.” Geary told AFP.

But smaller brain size does not necessarily mean that modern humans are less smart than their ancestors. “Modern humans simply developed different, more complex forms of intelligence,” said Brian Hare.

Hare’s studies focus on two types of great apes: chimpanzees and bonobos. Both are much like humans, but are physically quite different from one another. The bonobo has a smaller brain than the chimpanzee, and is also much less aggressive and more tolerant.

“When it comes to working out a problem,” Hare said, “chimpanzees are much less likely to accomplish it if it involves working together. Not so with bonobos.”

The smaller brain in modern humans may be evidence that we can cooperate,” Hare told the US National Public Radio.

1.Which of the following words can be used to replace the underlined word in Paragraph 2?

A. speed    B. increase

C. decline    D. change

2.We can learn from the passage that ____________.

A. the size of human brain has something to do with many factors

B. the brain size increases because of the increase of population density

C. the abilities of the bonobos and the chimpanzees are almost the same

D. modern humans can certainly do teamwork better than other species

3.According to Brian Hare, _____________.

A. bonobos are much likely to cooperate better than chimpanzees

B. chimpanzees tend to work well with others

C. modern humans are less smart their ancestors

D. small brains are certainly connected with intelligent beings

4.Which of following is probably the best title of the passage?

A. Bonobo or Chimpanzee—Which Smarter?

B. Smaller Brain--Less Intelligent?

C. Human and Animal—More Intelligent?

D. Human Brain-Why Downsizing?

HOLLAND & BARRETT

Valerian capsules(缬草胶囊)

A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms of mild anxiety and to aid sleep. This is based on traditional use only.

Active Ingredients:

Each capsule contains 337mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valerian officinalis L)  (equivalent to 1683mg-2020mg of Valerian root).

Dosage（剂量）:

For oral use only.

For adults and elderly:

Mild anxiety — Take 1 capsule 3 times daily.

To aid sleep — Take 1 capsule 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime with an earlier dose during the evening if necessary.

Swallow the capsule with water. As the effects of this product may not occur immediately, the capsule should be taken continuously for 2-4 weeks.

The maximum dose is 4 capsules per day.

Duration of use: If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks, a doctor or a qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.

Warnings:

Do not exceed (超过) the stated dose.

Do not take this product if you are:

Under 18 years of age

Pregnant or breastfeeding

Allergic to Valerian or any of the excipients (辅药)in this product

Already taking a medicine for sleep or anxiety

Storage:  Store the capsules below 25℃.

Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Registration Holder:  NBTY Europe Limited, Samuel Ryder House, Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7RH, United Kingdom

1.What people is this product especially suitable for?

A. All kinds of people.    B. Children having mild anxiety.

C. People suffering from severe anxiety.    D. Old people having sleep problems.

2.If you wish to relieve anxiety, how many capsules should you take per day?

A. 1.    B. 2.

C. 3.    D. 4.

3.How long should this product be taken continuously at least before its effects occur?

A. 4 weeks.    B. Half a month.

C. 1 hour.    D. 30 minutes.

Around three forty-five on a rainy Saturday morning, I was woken up by the sound of my pager(呼机) beeping. As a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, I can never count on a full night of sleep. I pulled myself out of bed and went toward the desk to grab my radio. Our crew was being sent to a nearby home where a man was in cardiac arrest (心脏骤停). We found the man lying on the kitchen floor with his wife beside him. We rushed the patient to the hospital, but despite our efforts, we were unable to save his life.

In my line of life, I rarely get any recognition from the patients we treat, or from their loved ones. But that night, a man’s wife approached us, and through her tears, whispered, “Thank you.” Then she hugged each of us. She knew we answered her late-night call for help, even though the ending was not positive.

There is something deeply rewarding about helping people in these circumstances. Sometimes, I’m able to make their worst day a bit better: like seeing the tears of an injured child turn into a smile when I gave him an interesting toy; or watching a terrified mother’s screams turn into tears of joy when she realized her baby was going to be fine.

Experiences like these allow me to see the impact my work has on others. At the same time, I also know the effect it has had on my own life. As a teenager, I felt awkward when my dad hugged me and said, “ I love you, my dear son.” I was equally uncomfortable and responded, “I love you.” But then I imagined him lying on the kitchen floor that rainy night and realized that my opportunity to say those three words could—at any moment—be taken away forever. Now, I extremely treasure the moment when my father says those three words to me. I’ve learned to appreciate every relationship I have, to tell people I care about them, and to never take anything in life for granted.

1.On that rainy Saturday morning, the author was woken to ____________.

A. meet his father for the last time    B. put out a really big fire

C. save a man’s life    D. do a scientific experiment

2.The author mentioned the injured child and the terrified mother to show that________.

A. Life was not always pleasant

B. His help could bring people happiness

C. He saved a lot of people

D. They were very grateful to him

3.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ___________.

A. a rainy Saturday morning    B. special love

C. others’ recognition    D. the author’s work

4.According to this passage, we know that ___________.

A. The author’s work greatly influenced him

B. The author’s father died several years ago

C. The author regretted treating his patients badly

D. The author never treasured every relation with others

It was the belief ________ he could find his “root” in Africa _________ made Alex Haley decide to go to Gambia.

A. that; where    B. where; that

C. that; that    D. how; which

It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money _______ favors to them.

A. in preference to    B. in place of

C. in agreement with    D. in exchange for

The way the guests ___ in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.

A. treated

B. were treated

C. would treat

D. would be treated

Nowadays, there is a          increase in children’s creativity, for they are greatly encouraged to develop their talents.

A. sharp    B. slight

C. natural    D. modest

He didn’t selfishly keep for himself the money inherited from his uncle. Instead, he made a ______ contribution to help the community.

A. commercial    B. generous   C. comparable    D. profitable

Most air pollution is caused by the burning of ____ like coal, gas and oil.

   A. fuels       B. articles        C. goods       D. products

Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ________．

A. consequence    B. independence

C. competence    D. intelligence

“Tommy, run! Be quick! The house is on fire!” the mother shouted, with _________ clearly in her voice.

A. anger    B. rudeness

C. regret    D. panic

You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future    .

A. purpose    B. reference    C. progress    D. memory

It took the ambulance about ten minutes to get to the __________ of the accident and the injured were sent to the hospital very quickly.

A. scene    B. scenery

C. picture    D. view

There was never any time for Kate to feel lonely, ________ she was an only child.

A. ever since    B. now that

C. even though    D. as though

With my money ________, I went back home.

A. ran out of    B. ran out

C. running out    D. running out of

Although the ring is not made of real diamonds, its shape and design still ____ many young girls.

A. appeal to    B. fit for

C. attend to    D. apply for

The population of China is larger than ________ of the United States.

A. this    B. that

C. these    D. those

By sending text message or chatting online, we have been in touch for months, but I have never met my new friend ________.

A. by accident    B. on purpose

C. in the flesh    D. in her absence

If you are invited to any special occasion such as a wedding or a celebration, you will have to be ________ dressed.

A. attractively    B. controversially

C. conventionally    D. appropriately