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Apple computer introduced its pioneering, user-friendly Mackintosh computer in 1984. The "Mac" quickly became popular and appeared likely to (26) the field. But Apple officials were reluctant to (27) the Mac's (28) system to other manufacturers and give up control of their project. Meanwhile, Microsoft developed the" Windows" system for rival IBM computers and (29) machines. Microsoft licensed its operating systems to whoever could pay the price, and its sales (30) . Later September Apple finally licensed the Mac technology. But by then, most computers were (31) to Windows and few customers signed (32) . Our lives are a (33) of our decisions--whether in business or 15ersonal (34) . And in every decision, there comes a crucial point when you must make up your mind. Deciding too quickly can bring (35) consequences; (36) too long can mean missed opportunities. And everyday life and history are full of (37) that can help us realize this critical moment. In July 1862, in the (38) of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln (39) his Cabinet members to the White House to (40) them of a decision he had made. The president read aloud to them the Emancipation Proclamation, (41) for freeing slaves in the Southern states at war with the Union. When he finished, the Cabinet members were silent. It was a (42) idea for the time and bound to (43) controversy even in the North. Then Secretary of State, William Seward spoke up. The Confederates had recently routed the Union Army, and Lincoln's proclamation might be interpreted as a (44) move. Wily not wait until the picture was brighter? Lincoln welcomed his advice and delayed the proclamation until September, when the battle of Antietam had stopped a confederate advance. The decision was then (45) received by supporters of the Union.
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A. overwhelm B. overcome C. dominate D. overtake
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】在这一领域中占主导地位。
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A. license B. grant C. bid D. transform
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】许可其他生产厂家使用它的操作系统。
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A. operational B. operative C. operate D. operation
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】操作系统。
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A. reliable B. compatible C. reliant D. comparable
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】兼容的。
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A. bloomed B. prospered C. boomed D. advanced
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】销售量猛增。
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A. permitted B. limited C. committed D. allowed
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】“be committed to (a certain brand)”，指对某一品牌的忠实性，文中指很多计算机厂家乐于使用Windows操作系统。
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A. out B. off C. down D. up
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】指先有厂家签约使用Apple的Mac的操作系统。
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A. amount B. number C. sum D. total
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】总和，指生活中需要作出很多关键性的决定。
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A. cycles B. regions C. areas D. spheres
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】指无论公事，还是私事，都需要我们作出选择。
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A. disastrous B. desired C. pleasant D. unexpected
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】操之过急会带来惨重的后果。
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A. postponing B. delaying C. cancelling D. prolonging
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】过分迟疑，优柔寡断会错失良机。
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A. benefits B. courses C. classes D. lessons
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】教训，指以史为鉴，以人为鉴可以让我们更好的把握关键时刻。
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A. light B. midst C. gap D. duration
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】习惯表达方式，“在……期间”。
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A. summoned B. required C. recalled D. demanded
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】指召集内阁成员。
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A. inform B. reform C. conform D. deform
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】inform sb. of sth．“通知某人某事”。
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A. contended B. tended C. attended D. intended
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】“意图为”。
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A. drastic B. radical C. striking D. intense
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】指在当时的情形下，这是过于激进的举动。
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A. compose B. create C. stir D. encourage
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】“挑起，引发”
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A. despairing B. desperate C. hopeless D. disappointed
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】“孤注一掷的”
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A. poorly B. well C. indifferently D. hostilely