问答题In her eagerness she rose and supported herself on the arm of the chair. At that earnest appeal he turned to her, looking absolutely desperate. His eyes, wide and wet, at last flashed fiercely on her; his breast heaved convulsively. An instant they held asunder, and then how they met I hardly saw, but Catherine made a spring, and he caught her, and they were locked in an embrace from which I thought my mistress would never be released alive; in fact, to my eyes, she seemed directly insensible. He flung himself into the nearest seat, and on my approaching hurriedly to ascertain if she had fainted, he gnashed at me, and foamed like a mad dog, and gathered her to him with greedy jealousy. I did not feel as if I were in the company of a creature of my own species: it appeared that he would not understand, though I spoke to him; so I stood off, and held my tongue, in great perplexity.A movement of Catherine"s relieved me a little presently: she put up her hand to clasp his neck, and bring her cheek to his as he held her; while he, in return, covering her with frantic caresses, said wildly—" You teach me now how cruel you"ve been—cruel and false. Why did you despise me? Why did you betray your own heart, Cathy? I have not one word of comfort. You deserve this. You have killed yourself. Yes, you may kiss me, and cry; and wring out my kisses and tears: they"ll blight you— they"ll damn you. You loved me—then what right had you to leave me? What right—answer me—for the poor fancy you felt for Linton? Because misery and degradation, and death, and nothing that God or Satan could inflict would have parted us, you, of your own will, did it. I have not broken your heart—you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine. So much the worse for me that I am strong. Do I want to live? What kind of living will it be when you—oh, God! Would you like to live with your soul in the grave?"

问答题A new study shows a relationship between fast walking and life expectancy. For this study, researchers looked at walking speed and other health factors for almost 35,000 older adults. They followed the participants for up to 20 years. Dr. Stephanie Studenski at the University of Pittsburgh led the study. "Your walking speed is a reflection of just how well many of your body"s systems are doing," noted Studenski. By timing walking speed and using the longevity charts, doctors can provide better care for their patients. For example, most doctors don"t screen patients older than 70 for prostate cancer. But if a man is otherwise healthy and energetic, and expected to live at least 10 more years, he might benefit from the screening. For those who are less healthy, doctors could look for ways to improve their health and quality of life. Dr. Studenski says the charts, while good, however, are not always indicators of longevity. Some people in good health just prefer to walk slowly.

问答题How would you describe this short exchange in terms of the ardors performed by the speakers? Motorist: My car needs new exhaust system.Mechanic: I'll be busy with this other car all day. (浙江大学2005研)

问答题1)Describe the changes as shown in the table 2) Analyze possible reasons for the change 3) Make predictions on the future tendency Statistics in People’s Daily expenses in Shanghai 　　　　　Year Item 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Food 66% 61% 48% 41% 36% Clothing 9% 10% 12% 15% 18% Recreation 4% 5% 8% 9% 11% Others 21% 24% 32% 35% 35% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

问答题Directions: Write a passage of about 150 words on the following topic: Should African disputes and conflicts be handled by African countries themselves, rather than by external international organizations?

问答题Essay on Criticism

问答题 "BLOGGO PLC ", announces its press office at 7am, London time, "last night agreed to purchase Junko Inc, of Wichita."(46){{U}} A quote from Bloggo's proud chairman sets out how well the American purchase fits the British buyer's strategy. {{/U}}And the British shareholder, if he is wise, heads for his broker and the exit. (47) {{U}}That, repeatedly, has been the lesson of British incursions into the United States: from attempts in the 1950s of firms like Austin and Morris to sell their utterly ill-suited and often ill-built small cars of the time, through European Ferries, which in the 1980s bought up several thousand acres near Denver, presumably without asking—until it went all-but belly up—whether a cross-Channel ferry firm really knew more about land in Colorado than local real-estate buffs did.{{/U}} Even in the later era of serious direct investment, British incursions have had a spotty, record. Two academics at Xfi, Exeter University's new finance and investment centre, have now put figures on it. Alan Gregory and Steve McCorriston studied 197 British takeovers in America, nearly all the significant ones, in manufacturing and services (banking excluded) in 1984-94. (48){{U}} Over a five-year period from the purchase, they found, the cumulative return to shareholders was 27% lower than "normal"—ie, for; similar companies that had stayed at home—and notably worse than the trivial difference over one year that stockmarkets (and academics) have tended to look at.{{/U}} (49) {{U}}The figure was also in notable contrast to comparable ones from 97 takeovers in the European Union, and 39 elsewhere in the world. {{/U}}Returns in the EU looked better than normal, but the figures were not statistically significant; those in the rest of the world were both, 32% better. (50) {{U}}You might expect the opposite, given that Britain's corporate culture is much like America's. but some way from those of most EU countries.{{/U}} So why the unexpected outcome? The Exeter academics do not know, but would love to find out—if they can get the research funding.

问答题The following is a piece of news report. Read it carefully and write a comment of no less than 300 words. THE ROSE John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowed of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn"t, the girl with the rose. His interested in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful soul and insightful mind. In front of the book, he discovered the previous owner"s name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II. During the next year and one-month the two grew to, know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A Roman was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn"t matter what she looked like. When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting—7:00 pm at Grand Central Station New York. "You"ll recognize me," she wrote, "by the red rose I"ll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he"d never seen. I"ll let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened: A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. "Going my way, sailor?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the garden suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her pale, plumb face was gentle and sensible; her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. "I"m Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?" The woman"s face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don"t know what this is about, son,"she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!" It"s not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell"s wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. "Tell me whom you love." Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are."

问答题Directions: Professor Chen often scrutinizes your research papers written in English and corrects some lingustic and technical mistakes in them, as a result of which you have published some research papers in influential international journals. Write a letter to him to express your indebtedness in about t50 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter, use "Li Ming" instead.

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问答题Directions: In this part, you are required to write an essay of no less than 150 words. The essay should be based on the title: Rapid Economic Growth: Gain or Loss.

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问答题现在许多人愿意乘飞机旅行。随着我国民航事业的迅速发展，全国各大城市兴建了许多 现代化的机场。乘飞机旅行有许多长处(方便、快捷、省时、舒适等)；但是，空中旅行也有 许多不足之处(机票价格贵，有的旅客不适应空中旅行，常常感到身体不适，甚至有人还担心发生空难)。请你简单阐述上述两个方面。最后请说明你的看法。

问答题Explain this statement and give at least two examples of it: "In studying other cultures, we do so from the perspective of our own culture./