单选题This is the best one of automobiles that ______ in working order. A. is B. are C. had been D. have

单选题Everyone should keep a sense of responsibility ______ what he is to do. A. of B. for C. with D. to

单选题It was a case of emergency. The four-year-old girl awoke and smelled smoke. She couldn"t wake her mother, so she dialed "zero", An operator immediately called the fire department. Help was sent, and a tragedy avoided. Days before this emergency, the mother had taught her child how to telephone for help. Children as young as two and one-half years old can be taught to use the phone in emergency situations. Here are some points. Memorizing certain facts is important. Teach your children their names, and the section of town where you live. Try to keep what they learn within their abilities. Simple information, learned well, is better than difficult information only partly learned. Be sure your children know how to use the telephone. They should be taught to dial "zero" for the operator, at the very least. And they should be taught to dial "911" if it is used in your town. Practice over a period of several days. Over-learning is necessary so the child can act automatically in case of emergency. If you would like a booklet giving instructions on calling for help, write Telephone For Help, Box 99, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10004.

单选题If you are unable to attend the meeting, for______reason, you should inform us in advance.

单选题Many countries have a tradition of inviting foreigners to rule them. The English called in William of Orange in 1688, and, depending on your interpretation of history, William of Normandy in 1066. Both did rather a good job. Returning the compliment, Albania asked a well-bred Englishman called Aubgrey Herbert to be their king in the 1920s. He refused—and they ended up with several coves called Zog. America, the country of immigrants, has no truck with imported foreign talent. Article two of the constitution says that "no person except a natural-born citizen.., shall be eligible to the office of the president". This is now being challenged by a particularly irresistible immigrant: Arnold Schwarzcnegger. Barely a year has passed since the erstwhile cyborg swept to victory in California's recall election, yet there is already an Amend-for-Arnold campaign collecting signatures to let the Austrian-born governor have a go at the White House. George Bush senior has weighed in on his behalf. There are several "Arnold amendments" in Congress: one al- lows foreigners who have been naturalized citizens for 20 years to become president. (The Austrian became American in 1983. ) It is easy to dismiss the hoopla as another regrettable example of loopy celebrity politics. Mr. Schwarzenegger has made a decent start as governor, but he bas done little, as yet, to change the structure of his dysfunctional state. Indeed, even if the law were changed, he could well be elbowed aside by another incomer, this time from Canada: the Democratic governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, who appears to have fewer skeletons in her closet than the hedonistic actor. Moreover, changing the American constitution is no doddle. It has happened only 17 times since 1791 (when the first ten amendments were codified as the bill of rights). To change the constitution, an amendment has to be approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress, and then to be ratified by three-quarters of the 50 states. The Arnold amendment is hardly in the same category as abolishing slavery or giving women the vote. And, as some wags point out, Austrian imports have a pretty dodgy record of running mil- itary superpowers.

单选题Laser-doppler radar is especially valuable in space missions because ______. A. it can measure the movement of a spaceship less accurately than a microwave radar B. it is a new system of radar C. it provides precise measures of the velocity of space vehicles D. it is one thousand times more precise than microwave radar

单选题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}}Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, and D on ANSWER SHEET 1. A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than that is possible to learn in general history classes. Most{{U}} (1) {{/U}}history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and war.{{U}} (2) {{/U}}, art history{{U}} (3) {{/U}}on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious{{U}} (4) {{/U}}, emotions, and psychology.{{U}} (5) {{/U}}, information about the daily activities of our own can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the{{U}} (6) {{/U}}qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than what can be found in most history books. In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is{{U}} (7) {{/U}}; that is, facts about political are given, but{{U}} (8) {{/U}}are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is {{U}}(9) {{/U}}: it reflects emotions and impressions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya severely criticized the Spanish government for its{{U}} (10) {{/U}}of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic{{U}} (11) {{/U}}were used in Pablo Picasso's Guemica to express the {{U}}(12) {{/U}}of War.{{U}} (13) {{/U}}, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera depicted these Mexican artists' concealed{{U}} (14) {{/U}}and sadness about social problems. In the same way, art can{{U}} (15) {{/U}}a culture's religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was{{U}} (16) {{/U}}the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. {{U}}(17) {{/U}}most people couldn't read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls.{{U}} (18) {{/U}}, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its{{U}} (19) {{/U}}of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are{{U}} (20) {{/U}}.

单选题You can only fly to London this evening ______ you don't mind changing planes in Paris. A. except B. provided C. although D. where

单选题As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "Universal human rights begin in small places, close to home." And Tolerance. org, a Web site from the Southern Poverty Law Center, is helping parents across the country create homes in which tolerance and understanding are guiding themes. "The goal of nurturing open-minded, empathetic children is a challenging one," says Jennifer Holladay, director of Tolerance. org. "To cultivate tolerance, parents have to instill in children a sense of empathy, respect and responsibility—to oneself and to others—as well as the recognition that every person on earth is a treasure." Holladay offers several ways parents can promote tolerance: Talk about tolerance. Tolerance education is an ongoing process; it cannot be captured in a single moment. Establish a high comfort level for open dialogue about social issues. Let children know that no subject is taboo. Identify intolerance when children are exposed to it. Point out stereotypes and cultural misinformation depicted in movies, TV shows, computer games and other media. Challenge bias when it comes from friends and family members. Do not let the moment pass. Begin with a qualified statement: "Andrew just called people of XYZ faith 'lunatics. ' What do you think about that, Zoe?" Let children do most of the talking. Challenge intolerance when it comes from your children. When a child says or does something that reflects biases or embraces stereotypes, confront the child: "What makes that joke funny, Jerome?" Guide the conversation toward internalization of empathy and respect—"Mimi uses a walker, honey. How do you think she would feel about that joke?" or "How did you feel when Robbie made fun of your glasses last week?" Support your children when they are the victims of intolerance. Respect children's troubles by acknowledging when they become targets of bias. Don't minimize the experience. Provide emotional support and then brainstorm constructive responses. For example, develop a set of comebacks to use when children are the victims of name-calling. Create opportunities for children to interact with people who are different from them. Look critically at how a child defines "normal." Expand the definition. Visit playgrounds where a variety of children are present—people of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, family structures, etc. Encourage a child to spend time with elders—grandparents, for example. Encourage children to call upon community resources. A child who is concerned about world hunger can volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter. The earlier children interact with the community, the better. This will help convey the lesson that we are not islands unto ourselves. Model the behavior you would like to see. As a parent and as your child's primary role model, be consistent in how you treat others. Remember, you may say, "Do as I say, not as I do," but actions really do speak louder than words.

单选题They admitted that they shared the same______on the matter. A. potentiality B. sentiment C. postscript D. subscription

单选题There is Uabundant/U evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.

单选题The United States central bank is prepared to take further actions to support the economy if conditions get a lot worse. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave that message in a speech in which he discussed possible steps. These include buying more securities in an effort to push down longer-term interest rates and increase economic growth. Mr. Bernanke says it is "reasonable" to expect some increase in economic growth starting next year. Stocks ended the day higher after his speech. It followed a number of reports this week that added to concerns about the slow speed of recovery from the recession. The latest report said the economy was not as bad as many economists had predicted. Many economists say the country needs a growth rate of at least two and a half percent just to keep unemployment from rising. The slowing in GDP largely resulted from a sharp increase in imports. Imports of goods and services increased almost three times as fast in the second quarter as in the first three months of the year. Exports slowed. Not all the reports were bad. The Labor Department said the number of first-time claims for unemployment aid fell for the first time. But more Americans are having trouble making monthly payments on their home loans. Housing helped lead economic recoveries in the past. But this time the housing market not only helped create the recession. Many economists say it is also limiting the recovery. The Commerce Department reported that sales of newly built houses fell to the lowest level since records began in nineteen sixty-three. The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of single-family homes were at their lowest level since records began fifteen years ago. Jed Smith directs research for the association. He says the big drop in sales was largely because of the end of a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers. According to Jed Smith, "Unemployment is fairly high and people are seared. And when people are scared, or are recovering from being scared, they don"t necessarily run out and buy a house right away."

单选题______ you dislike ancient buildings, Warrick Castle is worth a visit. A. As B. If C. Even if D. Now that

单选题It would be far better if collectors could be persuaded to spend their time and money in support of ______ archaeological research.

单选题A While experts in basic science are important, B skilled talents should be the C overriding majority since they are D at heavy demand in the market

单选题The whole Europe slumbered through the Dark Age without any sparks of enlightenment.

单选题When the train ______, the Lafayette students were surprised to learn that the Carlisle track team was composed of one man only.

单选题These industries are trying to improve their efficiency in order to survive international ______.

单选题Jessica Bucknam shouts "tiao!" (tee-ow) and her fourth-grade students jump. "Dun!" (doo-wen) she commands, and they crouch(蹲). They giggle(咯咯地笑) as the commands keep coming in Mandarin Chinese. Half of the 340 students at the K-5 school are enrolled in the program. They can continue studying Chinese in middle and high schools. The goal: to speak like natives. About 24,000 American students are currently learning Chinese. Most are in high schools. But the number of younger students is growing in response to China"s emergence as a global superpower. "China has become a strong partner of the United States," says Mary Patterson, Woodstock"s principal. "Children who learn Chinese at a young age will have more opportunities for jobs in the future." Isabel Weiss, 9, isn"t thinking about the future. She thinks learning Chinese is fun. "When you hear people speaking in Chinese, you know what they"re saying," she says. "And they don"t know that you know."