单选题It was because of bad weather ______ the football match had to be put off. A) so B) so that C) why D) that

单选题 Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in Large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移……注意力)us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support, a financial aid, material resources, and needed services- that reduces stress by helping us resolve and cope with our problems.

单选题Parrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America for good reasons. The parrot is an extraordinary bird that can be taught to talk, can be easily cared for, and can create a lively atmosphere anywhere. With the help of an energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop an enormous vocabulary. In addition, a parrot can be trained to say "Pretty boy"or "Polly wants a cracker, "and it also can learn to whistle or sing. No matter what an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parrot takes much patience, but the reward is a stream of chatter. Another reason for the parrot's popularity is that this pet does not require much care. For example, even a spoiled parrot does not need a house-sitter for the purpose of daily walks and daily feeding. In fact, a parrot owner may leave his or her pet with enough food for five days and have no fear that the parrot will overeat. Still another advantage of owning a parrot is its inexpensive food, including seeds, nuts, corn, and grain—along with an apple, banana, or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet is that it is a combination of tameness and wildness. Because the parrot can live in almost any environment, it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. In addition, because it can be easily trained, it is a delightful performer. At the same time, its colorful feathers give it an air of the mystery of the parrot's native home, the jungle. Thus, the parrot, once a highly valued gift presented to kings and noble families, is now appreciated by a growing number of people.

单选题What used to be the danger in being a man according to the first paragraph?

单选题There is no question but that Newton was a highly competent Minister of the Mint. It was mainly through his efforts (41) the English currency was put on (42) satisfactory basis at a difficult time. (43) discovered a relationship between prices and (44) amount of money in circulation, which (45) later formalized in the so-called "quality (46) "of money: if the amount of (47) in circulation is doubled--other things (48) the same--then prices also will (49) double. This is a simple application (50) the principle that it is impossible (51) . get something for nothing, but apparently (52) took someone like Newton to discover it. There (53) an obvious comparison with Copernicus, who (54) the Polish government on currency questions (55) in doing so discovered another important (56) (usually known as Gresham's Law): when (57) money is accepted as legal tender, (58) money will be driven out of (59) . Copernicus anticipated Gresham in the formulation (60) this law.

单选题It is not difficult to teach ______ students. A. smart B. fashionable C. sensitive D. vital

单选题It is strange that she ______ to see her own shortcomings. A. should have failed B. has failed C. fails D. failed

单选题In Japan"s capital city of Tokyo, earthquake danger limits the height of buildings. The city has spread out so far and the traffic has become so heavy that it is very difficult to get from one place to another. The price of land, too, has become very high. All this explains why a group of Japanese land developers came to the conclusion that there was nowhere to go but down. So far they have dug out space underground for fifteen major shopping centers, and the underground construction has only begun. What are some of the advantages of shopping and eating underground? Clean, filtered (过滤的) air is one of them. The city of Tokyo has one of the most serious smog problems in the world. Another advantage is that there won"t be traffic accidents as that on the city"s busy streets. Still another is the convenience of moving from place to place. You"re usually right next to, or even in, a subway station. And you can even spend the night underground if you like. The Kyobashi Station, for example, in down town Tokyo, has a hotel with a bar, restaurant and barbershop.

单选题 The United States{{U}} (56) {{/U}}a large part of the North American continent. Its neighbors are Canada{{U}} (57) {{/U}}the north,{{U}} (58) {{/U}}Mexico to the south.{{U}} (59) {{/U}}the United States is a big country, it' s not the largest in the world. In 1964 its{{U}} (60) {{/U}}was over 185,000,000. When this land first became a nation, after{{U}} (61) {{/U}}independence from England, it had thirteen states,{{U}} (62) {{/U}}of the states was represented on the American flag by a{{U}} (63) {{/U}}. All the states were in the eastern part of the continent. As the nation grew towards the west, new states were in the eastern part of the continent. As the nation grew towards the west, new states were added and new stars{{U}} (64) {{/U}}on the flag. For a long time, there were 48 states. In 1959, however, two{{U}} (65) {{/U}}stars were added to the flag{{U}} (66) {{/U}}the new states{{U}} (67) {{/U}}Alaska and Hawaii. Sometimes{{U}} (68) {{/U}}is said that the Indians are the only real Americans. Most Americans, however, are descendants(后代) of peoplev (69) {{/U}}came from all over the world to find a new{{U}} (70) {{/U}}in a new land.{{U}} (71) {{/U}}who came first and{{U}} (72) {{/U}}greatest numbers to make their home{{U}} (73) {{/U}}the eastern coast of North America were mostly from England. It is{{U}} (74) {{/U}}that reason that the language of the United States is English and that its culture and customs are more like{{U}} (75) {{/U}}of England than of any other country in the world.

单选题His parents began to ______ a small sum of money every month for his college education when he was still a little child. A. put up B. lay down C. set aside D. place apart

单选题Which do you like ______, coffee, tea or lemonade?

单选题The work confirms hints A(that) had already been emerging in the scientific literature in recent years that p53 and related proteins might play an important role in life, but the new paper is B(far more detailed)—and, scifientists say, more compelling—C(that) anything D(published previously).

单选题He feels ______ today than yesterday.

单选题Directions: For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer by blackening the corresponding letter on ANSWER SHEET Ⅰ. You have studied hard, and the day has {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}come when you must write your exam. Try to arrive a few minutes before the {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}starts. Avoid talking to other students, especially those {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}are doing some last minute cramming. These people will make you nervous and {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}your concentration. If you can, choose a seat that allows you to {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}. Try to sit away from the {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}to the room so you are not {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}by students leaving before you are finished. Listen {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}to any verbal instructions from the teacher or any {{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}written on the board. Here are five {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}for taking exams: 1. Catch your {{U}} {{U}} 11 {{/U}} {{/U}}; 2. Read the {{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}very carefully; 3. {{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}through the test; 4. {{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}your time; 5. Attack the {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}}.

单选题______ the depth of the well? A．How is B．How deeply C．What is D．How much