单选题Because of computers and cable television, the members of the audience will soon be more than watchers. They will be able to do more than choose their programs. They will also be able to give feedback on them. Two-way TV is not a dream. The hardware for such a two-way system already exists. One experimental group of cable-television watchers is called Qube in Columbus, Ohio. Qube has thirty channels. Members pay for what they watch. The choice of programs includes everything from sports to children"s shows, from TV games to anthropology. Most importantly, however, the viewers can talk back. A book-sized box of buttons makes it possible. For example, after a program, the announcer might ask for the opinion of the audience. The audience can respond by pushing buttons. An electronic signal goes to a bank of computers at the Qube station. Almost instantly, the data are analyzed, and the viewers see the results on their TV sets. A nationwide Qube system would have many uses. Government leaders could use it to get feedback from the people. It could even be used for voting. Furthermore, teachers in television classrooms could communicate with their unseen students. A television communication system would have a great influence on a country. For example, after a talk about a new product, an announcer could ask the audience for opinions. Would they buy the product? During a talk by a government leader, the announcer could ask the audience to talk back. The leader would know whether the audience believed him or not. The communication-computer system is possible because of glass. The same material that is used in windows can carry information. Glass strings as fine as hair are being used in telephone wires. One glass string, which now carries only telephone signals, could connect a house to a central computer bank. Many different kinds of information could also travel on it. All of the telephone messages, a number of TV shows, and computer services could flow through the glass at the same time. The home TV screen could act as a computer cathode ray tube. It could give any information that had been stored in it. For example, instead of an advertisement in the newspaper, a supermarket could put an ad on the computer. The person at home could ask the system for the ad, read it, and other groceries all at one time. The television set could connect a person to all other parts of the world.

单选题Just as a book is often judged ______ by the quality and appearance of its cover, a person is judged immediately by his appearance.

单选题abrupt corrupt erupt interrupt abrupt a. (1) very sudden and not expected There was an abrupt change in the weather. The road came to an abrupt end. (2) talking to other people in a very brief and unfriendly way He is friendly with customers but abrupt with his employees. She has an abrupt manner. abruptly ad. The party ended abruptly when the police arrived. corrupt v. (1) to cause someone or something to become dishonest, immoral, etc. He believes that violence on television and film is corrupting our children. (2) to ruin He's convinced that the Interact is corrupting the English language. (3) to change (a book, computer file, etc.) from the correct or original form The file has been corrupted and no longer works properly. corrupt a. doing things that are dishonest or illegal in order to make money or to gain or keep power The country's justice system is riddled with corrupt judges who accept bribes. erupt v. (1) to send out rocks in a sudden explosion The volcano erupted with tremendous force. (2) to happen or begin suddenly and violently War could erupt in that part of the world at any time. A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team. (3) to begin doing something (such as shouting or applauding) suddenly The crowd erupted in applause when she finished her speech. eruption n. They are trying to prevent eruption of violence. interrupt v. (1) to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking It's not polite to interrupt. (2) to cause something to stop happening for a time His dinner was interrupted by a phone call. We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement. (3) to change or stop the sameness or smoothness of something It interrupts the natural order.The violence has ______ sporadically throughout a summer. A. abrupt B. corrupt C. erupted D. interrupted

单选题The opportunity ______ in a prestigious corporation is a dream for the graduates nowadays in many countries.

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单选题Whom are the speakers most likely talking about?

单选题China started its space industry only in recent years, and should _______ no lime in catching up.

单选题It goes without saying that pollution ______ a serious threat to the continued existence of some species living on earth. A. poses B. imposes C. provokes D. evokes

单选题{{I}} Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.{{/I}}

单选题In the race between the hare and the tortoise, the tortoise ______.

单选题 {{I}}Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the two questions. Now listen to the news.{{/I}}

单选题The mayor didn't have time so far to go into it ______, but he gage as an idea about his plan.A. in conclusionB. at handC. at lengthD. in turn

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Why would anyone want to set aside a day to honor a lowly little groundhog? The answer to that question is not certain, but a group of people get together every February 2 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch Punxsutawney "Pete" leave his burrow. What "Pete" does next, many believe, will indicate whether spring is just around the comer or a long way off, You see, in Pennsylvania on this date there is usually a great deal of snow on the ground, and the little animal has been hibernating during the long, cold winter. He gorged himself during the autumn months and then went into his burrow for a long sleep, his body fat helping keep him alive. But as he emerges on February 2, he looks very thin. If the sun is shining brightly and he sees his shadow, according to legend, it scares him back into his home where he will stay another six weeks. Should it be cloudy and gray, the little animal will supposedly wander While many believe in the groundhog's predictions, it is unwise to accept them as factual.

单选题The ball going into the net ______.

单选题Never ______ a woman unless you are talking about her weight or her age.A. understandB. overlookC. underestimateD. frustrate

单选题Failure to follow the club rules ______ him from the volleyball team.[A] disfavored[B] dispelled[C] disqualified[D] dismissed