单选题{{I}} Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.{{/I}}

单选题What conclusion can be drawn from the last paragraph of the passage about researches conducted concerning ageism?

单选题 Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.

单选题Ice that has floated from the place _________ formed is called drift ice.

单选题In the bank he changed his pounds for the ______ amount of dollars.

单选题 Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.{{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}snakes, lizards, and crocodiles, turtles belong to the class of animals called reptiles. The earliest fossils recognized {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}turtles are about 200 million years old and {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Turtles have changed little in appearance {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}that time. About 250 {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}of turtle are found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the world, including the major seas. {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}other reptiles, whose populations are {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}largely to the tropics, turtles are most abundant in southeastern North America and southeastern Asia. They live in lakes, ponds, salt marshes, rivers, forests, and even deserts. The size of turtles {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}Bog or mud turtles grow {{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}about 4 inches long. The sea-roving leatherback turtle, however, may be more than 6.5 feet {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}length and weigh more than 1,100 pounds. Alligator snappers of the southeastern United States reach weights of more than 110 pounds. They are among the largest freshwater turtles. Land-dwelling species are often called tortoises. In the United States some {{U}} {{U}} 11 {{/U}} {{/U}}turtles are called terrapins. Turtles have protective shells. The {{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}arched part is called the carapace; the {{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}bottom part is the plastron. Some species, such as the box turtle, can {{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}the head, legs, and tail and tightly close the hinged front and back halves of the plastron for {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}}The snapping turtle, {{U}} {{U}} 16 {{/U}} {{/U}}, has a small plastron that does not cover its underside. Powerful jaws and claws are the snapping turtle's best defense {{U}} {{U}} 17 {{/U}} {{/U}}enemies. Sea turtles also are {{U}} {{U}} 18 {{/U}} {{/U}}to retreat completely inside their shells. Side-necked turtles have necks that are too {{U}} {{U}} 19 {{/U}} {{/U}}to tuck into their shells. {{U}} {{U}} 20 {{/U}} {{/U}}, the neck folds sideways along the inner edge.

单选题According to the professor, what was one result of the increased use of machinery on farms of the United States?

单选题All parents push their kids at least a little. We pressure our kids to be polite, learn to eat 21 , and be obedient. So, pressing them a little isn"t 22 a bad thing. Even pushing them to do something better than someone else 23 time to time can be a good thing. Most parents work to reward their children for 24 behavior. Some type of bonus or treat for a good report card (成绩单) is often given as 25 to say both well done and do it again. We encourage them by 26 at their events. Parents help them with projects and practices to give them an advantage 27 their competitors. The 28 comes when the parent begins to identify too much 29 the child"s accomplishments. The parents feel embarrassed when their son or daughter doesn"t 30 up to some unrealistic standards set by them. This creates unnecessary 31 on the child and often leads to a self-image of 32 . They grow up 33 that they can never be good enough to gain the affirmation and respect of the parent. The line between encouragement and pressure is not really so 34 at all. It is divided at the point 35 the pressure passes from being beneficial 36 the child to becoming the obsession of the parent. Everyone needs a little pressure to do his 37 . But, being forced to achieve continuously above your capabilities is too 38 . Over investment of emotion, time, and money to push their child on to victory is almost always a sure sign 39 the line between encouragement and pressure has been 40 .

单选题When did the black miners riot?

单选题It is the responsibility

单选题The doctor assured me that the pain would______ one hour after I took the medicine.

单选题Questions 28 and 29 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.

单选题According to the passage, the prices of information products and services will ______.

单选题______ I"m willing to help, I do not have too much time available.

单选题WhatdoesBilladvisethewomantodo?

单选题Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage.

单选题He is _______ a hypocrite, pretending that he knows nothing about it.A. nothing butB. anything butC. all butD. everything but

单选题You should have your eyes tested every year in case the______of your spectacles need changing. A. lenses B. glasses C. sights D. crystals