Have you ever been in a situation ______ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?[2002]
(l)Joan of Arc would be proud. Edith Cresson, France's first woman Prime Minister, has taken office with a vow to lead the country into a battle whose outcome will be as fateful as any fought by the Maid of Orleans. "There's a world economic war going on, and France is not waging it," Cresson warned last year. Now the combative Prime Minister is preparing an offensive to create jobs at home, win markets abroad and keep France in the economic fight. "We are confronted," she says, "with the need to build a balanced Europe, where France is as strong as Germany." Turning to Japan, she warns, "I don't want hundreds of thousands of jobs to disappear, and to lose our technology and means of wealth." (2)Fighting words at a time when the French, more than ever before, are obsessed with their ability to compete in the global marketplace. Despite illustrations of daring technological progress, such as the TGV and, earlier, the Concorde, "the French really have an industrial inferiority complex," says Paul Goldschmidt, head of Bain & Co., a consulting firm in Paris. Whether that complex is deserved or not, the French see the powerhouse of a united Germany looming large in a Europe destined to become the world's biggest single market in 1993. Glancing over their shoulders, they look at Italy advancing fast as an economic challenger, its industries quick to exploit market niche. Scanning the horizon, the French are aware of a U.S. reconquering lost export markets even as the Japanese continue their relentless drive for global economic pre-eminence. "We don't want to end up the Mezzogiorno (意大利南部地区) of Europe," frets Cresson. (3)There is little chance of that happening. The world's fourth largest economy, with a gross national product of $956 billion, is far from becoming an also-ran. Its companies sell nuclear power plants to Asia, high-speed train systems to the U.S. and Europe, and battle-tested military hardware like the Exocet missile worldwide. French firms are engaged in the gamut of aerospace activity, from missiles for space probes to computerized cockpits for commercial aircraft. They are inventive as well as innovative, patenting, among other things, the radial tire and the hydraulic suspension that makes every Citroen a four-wheeled water bed. They are proud that a Renault-built Formula One car can beat out the seemingly unstoppable Honda-powered McLaren of Ayrton Senna in Grand Prix racing. They are equally pleased that Airbus Industries, the French-led European consortium is giving American companies a run for their money in the competition to sell civilian airlines. (4)Still, Cresson & Co. are right to be concerned. Behind the upbeat economic factors and the prestige of many French products loom some numbers that point to disturbing weaknesses in the economic fabric. French industry is good at many things but maddeningly incapable of deciding where to focus its efforts, thanks to what the daily Liberation describes as a touche-a-tout economy-finger in every pie. Thus there are few areas of real dominance, such as the Germans have in luxury cars and machine tools.
James has just arrived, but I didn't know he ______ until yesterday.[2005]
He tried to hide his ______ patch by wearing a hat all the time.
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Should children learn history in school? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters' and opponents' opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES It is because of the constant change of the world that we feel a need to grasp something unchangeable. It can always be found in the study of history. It is said that there is nothing new in the world, so we can draw on the experience of our ancestors. History helps children better and deeper understand the changing world and develop their sensibility, judgment and adaptability in their personal life. Such qualities help students avoid many mistakes and better prepare for a successful and rewarding future life. History is also about culture and tradition due to its regional and racial features. It reminds us of our root and enhances our sense of identity. Children learning history can better appreciate their traditional culture. NO History is about everything that happened in the past; therefore it has nothing to do with our present life, which has changed into a completely different one. Studying history is a waste of time and it should be removed from school curriculum since it has nothing to do with job hunting. People often say " Those who don't understand history will repeat the mistakes of the past. " I totally disagree. I don't see any evidence that shows people have made smart decisions based on their knowledge of the past. To me, the present is important, not the past.
If we continue to ignore the issue of global warming, we will almost certainly suffer the _____ effects of climatic changes worldwide.
There is no place for______ in business!
All of us would have enjoyed the party much more if there ______ quite such a crowd of people. （2000年考试真题）
What's a University Education Worth? I. Students graduating with larger and larger debtsUK universities began to charge【T1】______ in 2006【T1】______Over 80% students take out a【T2】______【T2】______Average students graduate with debts of【T3】______【T3】______Ⅱ. Repayment of loanStudents have to pay back right after【T4】______【T4】______The government takes it from【T5】______【T5】______III. Difficulty of finding a well-paid job and its consequencesThere is a lot of 【T6】______ among graduates 【T6】______Companies value【T7】______over a piece of paper【T7】______Graduates feel【T8】______【T8】______ The number of university applicants has【T9】______【T9】______IV. "Student poverty" problemIncreasing numbers of students are reported to turn to【T10】______【T10】______
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Mr. White works with a chemicals import export company, but he ______ for this industrial fair, since he is on leave.
Which of the following words can NOT be used to complete "I've done this _______"?
Children who stay away from school do ______ for different reasons.
The following are all correct responses to "I'm very pleased to meet you." EXCEPT_____.
It's about time we ______ pouring waste water into the river.
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They had a pleasant chat______a cup of coffee. （1995年考试真题）
{{B}}SECTION AIn this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.{{/B}}
Andrew is ______ than his students.