单选题He is going to______the meeting on the subject of war and peace in a minute.

单选题 In 1999, the price of oil hovered around ＄16 a barrel. By 2008, it had {{U}}(21) {{/U}} the ＄100 a barrel mark. The reasons for the surge {{U}}(22) {{/U}} from the dramatic growth of the economies of China and India to widespread {{U}}(23) {{/U}} in oil-producing regions, including Iraq and Nigeria's delta region. Triple-digit oil prices have {{U}}(24) {{/U}} the economic and political map of the world, {{U}}(25) {{/U}} some old notions of power. Oil-rich nations are enjoying historic gains and opportunities, {{U}}(26) {{/U}} major importers—including China and India, home to a third of the world's population— {{U}}(27) {{/U}}rising economic and social costs. Managing this new order is fast becoming a central {{U}}(28) {{/U}} of global politics. Countries that need oil are clawing at each other to {{U}}(29) {{/U}} scarce supplies, and are willing to deal with any government, {{U}}(30) {{/U}} how unpleasant, to do it. In many poor nations with oil, the profits are being lost to corruption, {{U}}(31) {{/U}} these countries of their best hope for development. And oil is fueling enormous investment funds run by foreign governments, {{U}}(32) {{/U}} some in the West see as a new threat. Countries like Russia, Venezuela and Iran are well supplied with rising oil {{U}}(33) {{/U}}, a change reflected in newly aggressive foreign policies. But some unexpected countries are reaping benefits, {{U}}(34) {{/U}} costs, from higher prices. Consider Germany. {{U}}(35) {{/U}} it imports virtually all its oil, it has prospered from extensive trade with a booming Russia and the Middle East. German exports to Russia {{U}}(36) {{/U}} 128 percent from 2001 to 2006. In the United States, as already high gas prices rose {{U}}(37) {{/U}} higher in the spring of 2008, the issue cropped up in the presidential campaign, with Senators McCain and Obama {{U}}(38) {{/U}} for a federal gas tax holiday during the peak summer driving months. And driving habits began to {{U}}(39) {{/U}}, as sales of small cars jumped and mass transport systems {{U}}(40) {{/U}} the country reported a sharp increase in riders.

单选题From Christianity and the barbarian kingdoms of the west emerged the medieval version of politics______in turn evolved the politics of our modern world.

单选题The objective of this popular consultation is to determine,______, the final political status of the region, whether to remain of the country as a special district, or to part from it.

单选题I am ______ of the same old breakfast every morning,

单选题 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on sharing economy. You should start your essay with a brief definition of sharing economy and then comment on its impact. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.

单选题The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to urge the Fed

单选题As the director can't come to the reception, I'm representing the company ______. A. on his account B. on his behalf C. for his part D. in his interest

单选题You will find the scenery is so beautiful if you view from the ______ of the hill.

单选题He showed the doctor the place ______ he felt the pain. A. that B. when C. which D. where

单选题The village lies over the mountain and is ______ only by boat.

单选题Have another cup of coffee, ______? A. won't you B. will you C. have you D. haven't you

单选题The employer tried to {{U}}bully{{/U}} his employees from staging strikes by threatening to close down the entire plant.

单选题I wish I ______ yesterday, instead of staying at home.

单选题My boss insists on seeing everything in______before he makes a decision. A. black and blue B. red and blue C. black and white D. green and yellow

单选题If it had not rained yesterday, they__________work on time.

单选题How much Chromium Ⅵ is a safe amount?

单选题He is very______in using money.

单选题 Questions13-15 are based on the passage you have just heard.