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China news, Beijing, Feb. 9 – Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate market, the International Finance News reported. Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than those in the US. The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US? At the beginning of 2007, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more houses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered. 1.According to the passage, what is the average housing price per square meter in China? A．8000 yuan B．10000 yuan C．7000 yuan D．It’s not mentioned here 2.We can’t learn from the passage that_________. A．Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. B．American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. C．The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. D．There are more people who need houses in China. 3.What is the main idea of this passage? A．The housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to prevent it. B．There are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market. C．The average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States. D．Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. 4.How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices? A．Four B．Three C．Five D．Two
Dear Harry Potter, Hi! I'm Kevin from India．I really feel lucky to write you a letter． Though I live far away from your world, I think we are a little alike, You are a great wizard(魔术师) ．You have done lots of magical things to be amazed at．Although I don't do magic, I do believe in it．Well, I'm also a wizard at school．And I can often get As, but I am not a bookworm．I like to play jokes in class, which sometimes make my teachers angry．I also have many friends．They often get me into and out of trouble．No matter what has happened, we still get close together． Oh, I almost forget to tell you that our school is almost like yours, Hogwarts．It's a special one for excellent students．We have modern classes and technology lessons．But when much is given, much is expected, so I often stay up late just to finish my homework．It really makes me tired and bored． Luckily, I can read your stories in my free time．I feel like I know you．You have a mind of your own．You are young, but you know how to take responsibility for your decisions．Also you think with a clear head even in danger．What a great boy you are ! How I wish I could meet you soon! May you have a nice time． yours, Kevin 1.Kevin and Harry are a little alike because_______． A．they almost have the same experience B．their worlds are full of magic C．their schools are close to each other D．they both like the same subjects． 2.In the passage, "a bookworm" means a person_______． A．who likes keeping worms B．who is loved by teachers at school C．who is nervous of reading books D．who enjoys nothing but reading 3.From the passage we know that Kevin_______． A．is a slow boy in class B．is fed up with much homework C．doesn't believe in magic D．likes to keep quiet in class 4.Kevin writes to Harry to tell him many things EXCEPT_______． A．his friends B．his school life C．his trouble D．his family
A man noticed his father alive on television — five years after he thought he had cremated(火化) him. A body discovered three years after his disappearance in 2000 was thought to be the pensioner (a retired person), but it’s now emerged(显出) it wasn’t. When John Delaney disappeared, he was spending much of his time living outside, and sleeping on the streets. He was last seen in a hospice(收容所) in Manchester. His family searched the streets of the city for him but had no luck. So when a badly-rotten body was found in the grounds of the Manchester Royal Infirmary in 2003, wearing similar clothes, police believed it was Mr Delaney and his family held a funeral. But earlier this year his son, John Renehan, saw a picture of his father on a BBC programme. An appeal was being made for anyone who knew the man — who had memory loss—to give information. John Renehan: Well I knew at that very moment that was my dad. I knew at that very moment. Obviously his face, it was a bit changed, but I just knew at that very moment that was my dad. It emerged that John Delaney had been living in a care home for the last eight years. Police have admitted they made mistakes and their enquiries were insufficient. Mr Delaney’s son now wants to know the identity of the man he cremated — thinking it was his father. 1.John Renehan cremated his “father” . A．in 2003 B．in 2000 C．in 2005 D．in 2008 2.What mistake did police make? A．They couldn’t find Mr Delaney as soon as possible. B．In 2003, they took a badly-rotten body for Mr Delaney. C．They didn’t give any information to John Renehan. D．They made John Renehan cremate the rotten body. 3.The most probable reason why Delaney disappeared was that . A．he had memory loss. B．his family disliked him C．he liked to live outside D．he met with a friendly family 4.It can be inferred from the passage that Delaney . A．has recovered his memory B．often quarrelled with his family C．loitered(游荡) in the streets for 5 years D．was once a man with luck 5.Which of the following is the best title? A．A Badly-rotten Body B．Missing Body C．Missing Father D．Dead Father
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money. When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully. She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand. “And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman. “My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile. “Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.” A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?” “I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.” “How much do you have?” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered. “Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brothers.” He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.” That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again. How much did the miracle cost? 1.What was the trouble in the little girl’s family? A．Her brother was seriously ill. B．They had no money. C．Nothing could save her brother. D．Both A and B. 2.In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be . A．something interesting B．something beautiful C．some wonderful medicine D．some good food 3.The little girl said again and again “...I can try and get some more.” That shows . A．she had still kept some money B．she hoped not to be refused C．There was no need to worry about money D．she thought money was easy to get 4.What made the miracle happen? A．The girl’s love for her brother． B．The girl’s money. C．The medicine from the drugstore. D．Nobody can tell.
Welcome to Cöteborg University Cöteborg University is one of Sweden’s largest and most popular universities. We are very proud of this and believe that there are several reasons for our popularity. The principal reasons we believe to be the high quality of our education and research and the broad range of courses that we offer. In addition to this, Cöteborg University provides an attractive and exceptionally（格外的）high-standard study environment. Most parts of the university are situated in the city centre and this enriches city life as well as student life. Cöteborg has a lot to offer its students: it has a rich and varied cultural life with many theatres, concerts and festivals. For those looking for outdoor life, forests and vast recreation（娱乐）areas are not far away from the city centre; the sea and the archipelago（群岛）are also within easy reach. Industry and commerce are expanding, and have a joint interest with the University in meeting the ever-changing and growing demands of society. Cöteborg University strives（努力）to be an attractive choice for students from all over the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Cöteborg University. 1.The main reasons for Cöteborg University’s popularity according to the passage is ______ . A. the high quality education and research and the wide range of courses B. the convenient traffic C. its excellent location and fast developing economical environment D. famous professors and friendly students 2.Which of the following statements is true? A. The university is in the city centre. B. The students can live outdoor. C. The cultural life of the university is very rich. D. The University has no interest in growing demands of society. 3.What’s the main purpose of this passage? A. To bring fame to Cöteborg University. B. To introduce the wonderful cultural life in Cöteborg University. C. To declare Cöteborg University’s goal and interest. D. To attract students all over the world to apply for Cöteborg University.
Most people who work in London get a break of about an hour for lunch. 1they mostly live too far from home to go back there 2lunch, they have to 3other arrangements for their midday meal. Many large companies have a canteen (自助食堂) for their employees. In 4canteens the food served is simple but 5, and there is some 6of choice. But the number of dishes 7usually small. The employees themselves fetch their dishes 8a counter at which they are 9. There they can find a tray on 10to carry their knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups, saucers, 11, of course, their food. A meal in a canteen is inexpensive and may 12of soup, fish and chips or meat and two vegetables, 13fruit or pudding of some 14as dessert. Some companies that do not run a canteen 15their staff with luncheon-vouchers (午餐券), which many restaurants will accept in 16of money. As there are so many people 17work in London, there are numerous cafes and restaurants in every area that is not purely residential. A meal 18cost anything from a modest sum to quite a few pounds, 19on the restaurant and the food chosen. 20, one can generally get a meal, or at least a snack, in a pub. In recent years there has also been a big increase in the number of ‘take-away’ food shops of all kinds. 1.A. Unless B. As C. If D. Although 2.A. for B. at C.of D. in 3.A. take B. bring C. make D. use 4.A. such B. few C. so D. little 5.A. full B. limited C. extra D. enough 6.A. exchange B. variety C. change D. difference 7.A. are B. is C. being D. be 8.A. to B. with C. at D. from 9.A. sold B. served C. made D. kept 10.A. which B. it C. except D. instead 11.A. or B. but C. and D. except 12.A. consist B. compose C. compare D. insist 13.A. along B. with C. about D. at 14.A. sort B. pattern C. category D.content 15.A. prepare B. repair C. afford D. provide 16.A. space B. case C. face D. place 17.A. at B. above C. over D. by 18.A. must B. may C.should D. could 19.A. taking B. turning C. depending D. bringing 20.A. Besides B.However C. Never D. More
You may catch up with others you work a little harder. A. so long as B. so far as C. however D. unless
the students are doing their maths exercises with the help of the teacher. A. Three score of B. Three scores C. Score of D. Scores
---- ______was it______ you discovered the secret of his? -----Totally by chance . A. How; that B. How; when C. What; that D. What; when
------Do you feel like ___there or shall we take a bus? -----I’d like to walk. But since there isn’t much time left ,I’d rather you ___a taxi. A. walking; hire B. to walk; hare C. to walk; hired D. walking; hired
The day we are looking forward at last. A. to come B. to coming C. came D. to came
_________ computer games, his parents were very worried about his study. A. Addicted to B .He addicted to C. His addicting to D. Addicting to
So seriously _____ in the accident that he was sent to hospital at once. A. he was wounded B. was he hurt C. he did injure D. did he hurt
Though he had tried to climb to the top of the mountain several times, he didn't__________________. A. get it B. make it C. arrive it D. do it
I'd also like to _____ you on your good work in these two years. A. congratulate B. celebrate C. wish D. hope
I wondered what difficulty he had _________ the plan? A. to carry out B. carrying out C. carried out D. with carrying out
—I' m sorry, but I didn’t mean__________ out your secret. —But you know, letting out one's secret means________ one' s feelings. A. to let; to hurt B. letting; hurting C. to let; hurting D. letting; to hurt
Nobody wants to___________ especially in public. A. make fun of B. be made fun of C. making fun of D. made fun of
Directions: Write an English composition according to the picture below.
Attention： 1、Finish the composition with NO LESS THAN 120 words 2、Any real information related to the examinee and the school is not allowed to be mentioned in the composition Vocabulary for reference: 跳房子：play hopscotch
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PART FOUR WRITING SECTION A Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each blank. The Chilean earthquake, measuring 8.8 – magnitude, which struck early Saturday morning, released 500 times the energy of the 7.0 – magnitude quake that hit Haiti last month, a geophysicist told CBS’ “The Early Show. ” Tsunami warnings were issued for much of the Pacific, including Hawaii, following the quake that struck near the Chilean coast. “When the earthquake occurred, it moved the land and then it moved the water causing the tsunami,” said U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Jessica Sigala. “And the coastal areas of Chile have already noticed the wave heights up to about 7 feet.” Sigala said Hawaiians can expect to see the waves from this tsunami around 11:20 a.m. local time (about 4:20 p.m. ET). “So we have to wait and see how big the waves will be.” “It's not so much the height [of the wave] but it's the width, it's how long the duration, and then it's also the speed at which it's traveling,” said co-anchor Kelly Cobiella “Correct me if I'm wrong, but these waves are traveling at the speed of a jetliner, about 500 miles per hour?” “That's correct. It's a big block of water coming onto the land,” Sigala said. Chile has already experienced several aftershocks following the quake. “Aftershocks are definitely a concern,” said Sigala. "We always see aftershocks with a large quake and a shallow quake, which this one was. And as of right now, we've located about maybe 15 aftershocks and those are of the larger kind. I'm sure they felt much more than that.” “A shallow earthquake just means that it happened pretty close to the surface,” said Sigala. “And because of that the energy is really close to the surface, where all the buildings and people are.” 50 deaths caused by aftershocks have been reported, according to the national emergency agency, adding the estimate casualties to 960. Title: Concerns after 1. I. Tsunami: ● 2.: much of the Pacific, including Hawaii ●Cause: the earthquake moved 3. ●Wave Heights: about 4. ● 5.___ : about 500 mph II. 6.: ●Reason: the Chilean Earthquake was a 7.__ and a 8.earthquake, which always have them after the major one ●Number: at least 9. ●Loss: 10. SECTION B Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet From bankers to factory staff, employees in the west face the bleak prospect of losing their jobs as a global recession starts to bite. For colleagues in the East the pain is more likely to come through a pay cut. Human resource experts say cultural differences explain why Asian firms try harder to keep jobs in difficult times, which will stop unemployment and may help keep Asian economies afloat at a time of slowing exports. The East Asian attitude may also make it easier for firms to recover quickly from the economic downturn since they will not need to rehire or train new staff, leaving some experts predicting Western shift to Eastern flexibility. “In the Confucian attitude, the right thing to do is to share the burden. There is the sense of collective responsibility whereas in the west, it’s more about the individual survival,” said Michael Benotlel, associate professor of organizational behavior at Singapore Management University. Steven Pang, Asian Regional director for Aquent, a headhunting firm, said in many East Asian companies there was an responsibility “ to take care of the members of the family and go through the pain together” even if that meant causing losses. Us firms from General Motors to Goldman Sachs plan to lay off workers by the thousands. But at the Asian units of Western multinationals, jobs cuts will probably less severe. Japan’s jobless rate was 4 percent in September, up from 3.8 percent in January, while Hong Kong’s was flat at 3.4 percent. But US unemployment is expected to have jumped to 6.3 percent last month from below 5 percent in January. Experts say that while there are noticeable differences in labor practices in East and West, the gap will narrow as more firms become more multinational and competition forces firms to adopt the best practices of rivals from abroad. 11.According to the passage, what does “to share the burden” mean? (no more than 6 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 12.Why would firms in the west lay off workers when facing a bleak prospect? ( no more than 5 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 13.Why is it easier for the East Asian firms to recover quickly from the economic downturn? (no more than 12 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 14.What’s the passage talking about? (no more than 15 words) ____________________________________________________________________
Imagine you’re at a party full of strangers. You’re nervous. Who are these people? How do you start a conversation? Fortunately, you’ve got a thing that sends out energy at tiny chips in everyone’s name tag. The chips send back name, job, hobbies, and the time available for meeting-whatever. Making new friends becomes simple. This hasn’t quite happened in real life. But the world is already experiencing a revolution using RFID technology. An RFID tag with a tiny chip can be fixed in a product, under your pet’s skin, even under your own skin. Passive RFID tags have no energy source-batteries because they do not need it. The energy comes from the reader, a scanning device, that sends out energy (for example, radio waves) that starts up the tag immediately. Such a tag carries information specific to that object, and the data can be updated. Already, RFID technology is used for recognizing each car or truck on the road and it might appear in your passport. Doctors can put a tiny chip under the skin that will help locate and obtain a patient’s medical records. At a nightclub in Paris or in New York the same chip gets you into the VIP (very important person) section and pays for the bill with the wave of an arm. Take a step back:10 or 12 years ago, you would have heard about the coming age of computing. One example always seemed to surface: Your refrigerator would know when you needed to buy more milk. The concept was that computer chips could be put everywhere and send information in a smart network that would make ordinary life simpler. RFID tags are a small part of this phenomenon. “The world is going to be a loosely coupled set of individual small devices, connected wirelessly,” predicts Dr.J.Reich. Human right supporters are nervous about the possibilities of such technology. It goes too far tracking school kids through RFID tags, they say. We imagine a world in which a beer company could find out not only when you bought a beer but also when you drank it. And how many beers. Accompanied by how many biscuits. When Marconi invented radio, he thought it would be used for ship-to-shore communication, not for pop music. Who knows how RFID and related technologies will be used in the future. Here’s a wild guess: Not for buying milk. 1.The article is intended to . A. warn people of the possible risks in adopting RFID technology B. explain the benefits brought about by RFID technology C. convince people of the uses of RFID technology D. predict the applications of RFID technology 2.We know from the passage that with the help of RFID tags, people . A. will have no trouble getting data about others B. will have more energy for conversation C. will have more time to make friends D. won’t feel shy at parties any longer 3.Passive RFID tags chiefly consist of . A. scanning devices B. radio waves C. batteries D. chips 4.Why are some people worried about RFID technology? A. Because children will be tracked by strangers. B. Because market competition will become more fierce. C. Because their private lives will be greatly affected. D. Because customers will be forced to buy more products. 5.The last paragraph implies that RFID technology . A. will not be used for such matters as buying milk B. will be widely used, including for buying milk C. will be limited to communication uses D. will probably be used for pop music
This is a dangerous world we live in. The number of murders goes up every year, people are dying of cancer, more people contract HIV, more teens are using drugs, ect. You know this because you’ve heard all the statistics on the news and in the paper. But do you really have an accurate idea what they mean? The numbers are going up, but how do they compare to the growth in population? Are more cases of these diseases being reported because of better testing techniques, or are the diseases more common? The fact is that without knowing the background statistics mean very little. This growing trend of reporting only part of the information is becoming dangerous. For example, several years ago a high school student reported the dangers of the chemical known as dihydrogen monoxide. This chemical, found in most cancerous tumors, is often found in the blood of people drunk on alcohol, and causes complete physical and mental dependence for those who take the chemical even once. After reading his report, more than 75% of his Advanced Placement Chemistry class voted to forbid this dangerous chemical! Every one of the above statement is true, yet this chemical is necessary to all life on earth. The students made a mistake because they voted knowing only a few statements and statistics, rather than the chemical’s full background. The point of this article is that one should be aware of what is and is not being said. When one finds a new fact or number, one should try to consider other important information before forming an opinion with only half-truths. Always remember that the author is trying to convince you of his or her own view, and will leave our information that is different from his view. For example, look again at the statistics that suggest skiing is safe. Only 32 people die each year when skiing, while 897 die from lightening strikes, but which is really more dangerous? If you think more about it, you will realize far fewer people go skiing each year than the number of people in danger of a lightning strike. When you think about it again, skiing is more dangerous than you might at first think when looking at the statistics. If we teenagers are to be left in this world, we had better be able to think critically, and form our own views, rather than be easily persuaded by another’s. To be warned is just to be prepared. 1.What’s the author’s attitude towards the growing trend of reporting only part of the information? A. Disapproving B. Positive C. Indifferent D. Dangerous 2.In the first paragraph, what does the writer suggest? A. We are now living in a dangerous world. B. We get a lot of false statistics from the media. C. There are around us more and more murders diseases, ect. D. Statistics alone without full background don’t give us an accurate picture of things. 3.What’s the purpose of the writer’s using the two examples in the second paragraph? A. To argue that high school students are easily persuaded. B. To prove what is necessary to us might be dangerous. C. To show the danger of reporting only part of the information. D. To warn us of the harmful substance around us. 4.Relative information is often left out because ___________________. A. it is not important B. the author is trying to show what he or she says is true C. readers will consider other important information D. readers are able to form an opinion with half-truths 5.What can we learn from the passage? A. Some measures must be taken to protect our dangerous world. B. The growing trend of reporting only half-truths is getting out of control. C. Teenagers ought to improve their ability of telling right from wrong. D. We should learn to think critically and look at problems from all sides.
For new countries joining the European Union, and older ones getting used to their dark red passport, becoming “Europeans” is a bit like marrying a large and strange family. Europeans have a lot in common but it is their differences, not their similarities, that attract the attention of sociologies and market researchers, and are more interesting
There are exceptions to all these rules. Deal with them in the spirit of my 8-year-old daughter. “If you don’t understand each other’s language, just laugh a lot and eat and point at things.” 1.We can know from this passage that______________. A. sociologist are most interested in the idea of European Union B. most European countries are not willing to join the European Union C. Europeans have more differences than similarities D. trade opportunities exit in the cultural differences in the European Union 2.If you work and live in Belgium, you will______________. A. have to change your living places often B. not get used to its cold weather C. seldom sees people playing sports D. be invited to go for a drink frequently 3.The underlined sentence means that the British and Swedish _________________. A. care about their safety most B. like to appear gentle and smart C. hate to look at each other face to face D. enjoy a richer life than others 4.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Spain? A. Spaniards hate direct eye-contact between strangers. B. Spaniards like to go for a drink after dark. C. Spaniards spend twice as much on heating as the Germans. D. In Spain, husbands do more household shopping than those in Italy. 5.In the last paragraph, the author wants to express his idea that ______________. A. his daughter knows well how to understand foreigners in unfamiliar situations B. Europeans actually share the same culture even if they have different languages C. being a European, you will have no living trouble at all in the European Union D. there are differences between European countries, but don’t take them too seriously
Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words of phrases marked with A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word that best fits the context. As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to 1down. But moderate relaxation is necessary for a healthy mind and body. 007 Stress is a 2part of everyday life and there is no way to 3it. In fact, it is not the bad thing that it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is important to provide motivation and give 4to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health. The amount of stress a person can bear 5very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such 6are obviously chief material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at first 7of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make a choice between 8and fight. And in more ancient days the choices made the 9between life and death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it requires the same response. It is when such a reaction 10long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes _ 11. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have 12links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives we need to find ways to deal with it. It would be unwise to do so even if we could. So what do you think of stress? What is your way to deal with it? 13A. turn B. get C. calm D. slow 14A. terrible B. hard C. natural D. physical 15A. accept B. avoid C. solve D. tolerate 16A. instruction B. influence C. resource D. purpose 1.A. spends B. calls C. depends D. insists 2.A. characters B. situations C. personalities D. patterns 3.A. impression B. sight C. view D. glance 4.A. heaviness B. pressure C. fright D. peace 5.A. choice B. difference C. promise D. decision 6.A. lasts B. stands C. lives D. continues 7.A. changeable B. endangered C. injured D. balanced 8.A. developed B. found C. achieved D. established Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context. US President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9 for 9.calls to reduce the world’s nuclear weapons and work 10.world peace. Since taking office in January as the 11.African American president, Obama has called for the cutting of nuclear weapons and worked to restart the Middle East peace process. The prize, 12.$ 1.4 million, will be handed over to Obama in Norway on December 10. Obama will also get a gold medal and a diploma. The Nobel Committee said it attached special importance to Obama’s work for a world 13.nuclear weapons. “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama attracted the world’s 14.and given its people hope for 15.better future,” the Nobel Committee said. 16.people had guessed Obama might be the winner before the award, many Nobel watchers believed it was too early to award the president.
What the remote areas need most _______ education to children and what the children need ________ good textbooks at the moment. A. is; are B. are; is C. was; were D. were; was
---- What should I do with this passage? ---- ______ the main idea of each paragraph. A. Finding out B. Found out C. Find out D. To find out
We _______ have proved great adventures, but we have done the greatest march ever made in the past ten years. A. needn’t B. may not C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
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35% of
Germans live alone, but only 9% of Spaniards. Perhaps this explains why
Spaniards lead Europe in the habit of going out for a drink.
The British
attend more adult evening classes than anyone else in Europe, and the Belgians
least. So it can’t just be the dark evenings. There are no figures on how
many Britons go for a drink afterwards. If there were, they might be up at the
top with Spain.
The British
think black cats are lucky. Every other European country regards them unlucky.