单选题A research center has been set up in this university.

单选题Proponents of different jazz styles have always argued that their predecessor’s musical style did not include essential characteristics that define jazz as jazz．Thus，1940s swing was belittled by beboppers of the 1950s who were themselves attacked by free jazzers of the 1960s．The neoboppers of the 1980s and 1990s attacked almost everybody else．The titanic figure of Black saxophonist John Coltrane has complicated the arguments made by proponents of styles from bebop through neobop because in his own musical journey he drew from all those styles．His influence on all types of jazz was immeasurable．At the height of his popularity，Coltrane largely abandoned playing bebop，the style that had brought him fame，to explore the outer reaches of jazz． Coltrane himself probably believed that the only essential characteristic of jazz was improvisation，the one constant in his journey from bebop to open-ended improvisations on modal，Indian，and African melodies．On the other hand，this dogged student and prodigious technician—who insisted on spending hours each day practicing scales from theory books—was never able to jettison completely the influence of bebop，with its fast and elaborate chains of notes and ornaments on melody． Two stylistic characteristics shaped the way Coltrane played the tenor saxophone：he favored playingfast runs of notes built on a melody and depended on heavy，regularly accented beats．The first led Coltrane to sheets of sound where he raced faster and faster，pile-driving notes into each other to suggest stacked harmonies．The second meant that his sense of rhythm was almost as close to rock as to bebop． Three recordings illustrated Coltrane’s energizing explorations．Recording Kind of Blue with Miles Davis，Coltrane found himself outside bop，exploring modal melodies．Here he played surging。Lengthy solos built largely around repeated motifs—an organizing principle unlike that of free jazz saxophone player Ornette Coleman，who modulated or altered melodies in his solos．On Giant Steps，Coltrane debuted as leader，introducing his own compositions．Here the sheets of sound，downbeat accents，repetitions．and great speed are part of each solo，and the variety of the shapes of his phrases is unique．Coltrane’s searching explorations produced solid achievement．My Favorite Things was another kind of watershed． Here Coltrane played the soprano saxophone，an instrument seldom used by jazz musicians．Musically，the results were astounding．With the soprano’s piping sound，ideas that had sounded dark and brooding acquired a feeling of giddy fantasy． When Coltrane began recording for the Impulse! Label，he was still searching．His music became raucous。physical．His influence on rockers was enormous，including Jimi Hendrix，the rock guitarist，who，following Coltrane，raised the extended guitar solo using repeated motifs to a kind of rock art form．

单选题Mr. Gable will not approve the purchase until his supervisor conducts a ______ review of the contract. A. comprehension B. comprehend C. comprehensive D. comprehending

单选题Chinese and US students will have greater access to educational exchange programmes as the two countries have agreed to expand and promote educational co-operation. Further co-operation in higher education, language learning and teaching, and primary and secondary education were highlighted in a memorandum of understanding signed by education ministers from both countries on Thursday. Margaret Spellings, US secretary of education, described the memorandum as historic at a breakfast panel discussion hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce on Friday in Beijing, the last stop of her East Asia tour following Tokyo and Seoul. She said the United States is "deadly serious" about promoting educational co-operation and exchange with China. Her delegation, consisting of 12 US university presidents, is the first ever high-profile delegation of US college and university presidents to China. "It's even more compelling that on this first ever delegation, China is one of the firsts of the first, as our trip starts from East Asia," Spellings said. Education co-operation and exchanges between the United States and China have been developing rapidly in recent years. More than 63,000 Chinese students are currently studying in the United States, while there has also been a rise in the number of US students studying in China. A recent report from the New York—based Institute of International Education, one of the world's largest international education organizations shows that 6,389 US students came to China in the 2005-2006 academic year, up 35 percent year-on-year. The report also lists China as the only Asian country among the top 10 popular destinations for US students to study abroad. Spellings said she was pleased with the numbers but not satisfied. "US students do want to come to study in China, and we need to help them do that as well as to help Chinese students to come to our country." On Friday, Premier Wen Jiabao met with Spellings and her delegation in Beijing.

单选题Glenford Manufacturing, Inc. Official CommunicationFrom: Sean Carmichael, Operations Department To: Inna Tucker, Sales Department Manager The monthly sales staff meeting has been relocated from auditorium 3 to room 402. Auditorium 3 will be undergoing repairs from April 8-15, which is why it will be unavailable for your usual meeting on the 10th. Room 402 contains the same audiovisual capabilities as auditorium 3, but its seating capacity is smaller. It can only fit 65 people comfortably, whereas the auditorium can do over 100. If this change is unacceptable, there are two alternatives. First, auditorium 2 is available on the afternoon of the 10th. It holds as many people as auditorium 3, but it has really outdated electronic equipment compared to auditorium 3. And second, if the meeting is rescheduled for after the 15th, the newly refurbished auditorium 3 will be available to you. Please contact me or another member of the operations department if you wish to change your current room reservation. Thank you and have a nice day.

单选题Office Furniture, Inc, is strongly committed to balancing its______ progress with social responsibility.

单选题Jane just moved here, and she tried to be ________ to everyone, being friendly ; and willing to talk to others

单选题Is there anything ______ to you? A. that is belonged B. that belongs C. that belong D. which belongs

单选题______ announcing his retirement, Mr. Kinsley has been busy trying to train his replacement. A. Because B. Once C. Since D. While

单选题Diana Jacobs thought her family had a workable plan to pay for college for her 21-year-old twin sons: a combination of savings, income, scholarships, and a modest amount of borrowing. Then her husband lost his job, and the plan fell apart. "I have two kids in college, and I want to say 'come home', but at the same time I want to provide them with a good education," says Jacobs. The Jacobs family did work out a solution: They asked and received more aid form the schools, and each son increased his borrowing to the maximum amount through the federal loan program. They will each graduate with $20,000 of debt, but at least they will be able to finish school. With unemployment rising, financial aid administrators expect to hear more families like the Jacobs. More students are applying for aid, and more families expect to need student loans. College administrators are concerned that they will not have enough aid money to go around. At the same time, tuition continues to rise. A report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education found that college tuition and fees increased 439% from 1982 to 2007, while average family income rose just 147%. Student borrowing has more than doubled in the last decade. "If we go on this way for another 25 years, we won't have an affordable system of higher education," says Patrick M. Callan, president of the center. "The middle class families have been financing it through debt. They will send kids to college whatever it takes, even if that means a huge amount of debt." Financial aid administrators have been having a hard time as many companies decide that student loans are not profitable enough and have stopped making them. The good news, however, is that federal loans account for about three quarters of student borrowing, and the government says that money will flow uninterrupted.

单选题313 Northen Boulevard Springfield, Massachusetts 01103 August 2nd, 2006 Ms. Sara Valenti Financial Officer DZK Investments Unlimited 2343 6th Avenue New York, New York 10023Dear Ms.Valenti, I want to start by saying that the loans your firm has made over the past two years have been very helpful to my business. Recently, however, I was looking over some earlier correspondence regarding the modification of our contract. I noticed that quarterly payments on the latest loan are due to begin this October. I understand that we agreed upon this date. However, in order to fully finance the expansion of my business, I have also taken out loans with several banks. Paying backthose loans has left me temporarily short of cash. I am requesting that you delay the start of my payments until January 1st. I understand that this may be against your company' s protocol, but please take into consideration my punctuality on all past payments. I would appreciate your input on this matter as soon as possible. Sincerely, Ryan Black Springfield Hardware

单选题Economic Recovery on the Way Economic experts are predicting that the poorly performing domestic economy will recover in the next financial quarter. After months of economic recession, local companies【K4】__________to make larger profits. Ted Wilder, a leading authority in the field, suggests that the reasons for the positive outlook can largely be attributed to recent【K5】__________ Laws enacted by the federal government last month granting benefits and subsidies to the manufacturing industry have greatly increased production, leading to record numbers of goods being shipped overseas. The【K6】__________in exports is also having a positive impact on the rest of the economy.

单选题SEACLOUD INVESTMENTS A member of the "life for living" group Planning for a creative retirement Plan now for a retirement which will allow you to live proactively and creatively! Dear Ms. Reid, What happens when you retire? Are you just going to let all that experience, all those qualifications, and all that creative energy slide into oblivion? Seacloud's Creative Retirement Advisory Services can design a package for you which includes but goes far beyond financial independence. Why don't you come to one of our free introductory sessions to find out what "creative retirement" can mean? Here's the basic idea: "creative retirement" planning has three essential dimensions. The first is financial independence. The second is health and balance. And the last, equally important dimension is creativity. Take this opportunity to hear the inspirational founder of Seacloud Investments, Brenton McLeod, at a special free seminar. Your life may never be the same again! Tuesday, March 21, 2006 REGISTRATION: 11:00 a.m. LUNCH: 12:00 a.m. SEMINAR TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Imperial Six Theater 101 Lawrence Avenue East, Chicago SPEAKER: Brenton McLeod CEO RSVP: seminars@seacloud.com by Monday, March 2,2006 Please contact your sales representative for further details. SEACLOUD INVESTMENTS 5th floor, 56 Albert Rd. Chicago, lllnois Tel: 755-3265 Fax: 755-2222 Toll free 1-800-874-5330

单选题——Where did you get to know her? ——It was on the farm__________we worked．

单选题Local authorities have to learn to {{U}}allocate{{/U}} resources efficiently. A.command B.tax C.nationalize D.distributed

单选题She ______ a novel last month but I don"t know whether she has finished it.

单选题There was a Greek shopkeeper in a small conner shop in London. She taught me about the【C1】______of an act of kindness, which has motivated me to give. On the day I went to that shop, I was【C2】______with a very high fever. I had been off work for days and I had【C3】______out of food. Because I had been working so hard since I had【C4】______to town, I also had no friends who could help. So I went out to get some food.【C5】______, I would have gone to the supermarket, but on this【C6】______, I went into the Greek shop because it was closer. I【C7】______a few things, from the looks of which revealed the【C8】______that I lived alone. Then I【C9】______them to the shopkeeper, who told me, "You are unwell." I【C10】______rather shyly. She pointed at the things I was buying and【C11】______. "I can make you a sandwich, so you don' t have to do it yourself. So, she made the sandwich and asked me to【C12】______a moment. She went in the back room and reappeared with a container of hot soup. "It will【C13】______you up," she said with a smile. What really warmed me up,【C14】______, was not the soup. It was her【C15】______that told me she cared. Her kindness made me feel cared for when I was particularly【C16】______. And it【C17】______me. It made me want to be as【C18】______as the shopkeeper. I had been quite shy, but, from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from【C19】______random acts of kindness. I was determined to【C20】______the joy ... and I haven't felt lonely since!

单选题The police will need to keep a {{U}}wary{{/U}} eye on this area of town. A.naked B.cautious C.blind D.private

单选题We believe that ______ recent changes in state laws, the majority vote standard is now in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. A. due to B. whereas C. otherwise D. instead of

单选题Preferred Customer CardApplication Procedure Please complete the attached form at least two weeks prior to your next visit to Trinity Spa. A photocopy of some photo identification must be included as well as full payment for administrative fees in order to assure the full benefits of the Preferred Customer status as outlined in our information package. Please send the completed form by fax(416) 538-2099 to the attention of "The Preferred Customer Card Administrator" or to the following address: "The Preferred Customer Card Administrator" Trinity Spa 1 Hazeltree Lane, Toronto, ON Please allow two weeks for proper processing. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to PCCA@trinityspa. org. We are looking forward to welcoming you as a Preferred Customer. Trinity Spa Preferred Customer Card Application Form Personal Information First Name: Sally Surname: Hancock Please check: Mr. Mrs. √ Miss. Ms.Dr.Other Date of Birth: October 16, 1976 Mailing Address: 345 University Street, Suite 305 Toronto, On, Canada M5M-3B9 Preferred Services: 1. Facial massage 2. Aroma therapy 3. Acu Chi Home phone:755-4900 Business Phone: 243-2840. Fax. No. (area code): 416-243-0400 E-mail: sally@pj.com CARD PICK UP METHOD (√)Pick up at customer service center ( ) By mail Sally Hancock Monday September 25,2006 Signature of applicant Date