填空题·provides means for older people to ease into retirement?

填空题A=Range Rover B=Nissan C=Lincoln Mercury Which car... ● is designed especially for women? 1 ● offers luxury, comfort and elegance? 2 ● can offer top-flight handling performance? 3 ● can climb out of the most difficult terrain? 4 ● provides more stability? 5 ● functions well in bad weather? 6 ● has a V8 engine? 7 ● can absorb uncomfortable noise? 8 ● has a more conventional drive system? 9 ● has been made an alternative to the traditional luxury saloon car? 10 Range Rover Today, in a world where most luxury cars do much the same job in the same way, the new Range Rover is an even more exclusive class act. It offers a combination of luxury with dependability, comfort with toughness and elegance with versatility—a marriage of virtues one would be hard to find in a traditional luxury saloon car. The new car has had 1.75 million man hours invested in it. Every aspect has been re-examined so the car performs better than ever. Its 4 by 4 abilities are still made of legendary stuff, enabling it to climb out of the most difficult terrain with ease. And it is this extra-terraineous traversing ability that makes the Range Rover extraordinary. Many facets of the new Range Rover may be familiar but in reality, the new car has practically been re-invented—offering itself as a real alternative to the traditional luxury saloon car. You drive it, secure in the knowledge that it will be more than equal to the challenges you have chosen. Mountainside or smooth tarmac, sand dune or rocky gully, nothing deters the Range Rover. With the Range Rover, the end of the road is never the end of the journey. With it, you begin where others are forced to stop. Comfort can be interpreted in many ways. For some it means sitting back and enjoying the ride. For others—especially those with families—it means driving a car with thoughtfully designed features that provide the highest levels of handling stability. And exactly for these reasons, Nissan had developed the Multi-link Beam Suspension. This remarkable suspension offers top-flight handling performance thanks to a torsion beam that keeps the rear wheels in firm contact with the road. This means that you can drive with confidence even when the unexpected arises. Like in a rainstorm on a winding road. Where an ordinary suspension would make you wonder about the rear wheels staying glued to the road. Additionally, the exclusive Scott-Russell linkage—which helps reduce body sway—and soft-mounted shock absorbers/bushings provide a remarkably smooth ride while absorbing uncomfortable noise and vibrations. All things considered, when you buy a car form Nissan, you find that nothing—not even a rainstorm on a winding road—stands between you and the comfort you deserve. Lincoln Mercury Lincoln Mercury enters the sport-utility arena with the introduction of the Mercury Mountaineer, a targeted-to-women vehicle based on the Ford Explorer. The base-level Mountaineer ascends beyond the Explorer by offering a larger standard 5. OL, 210-horsepower V8 engine along with a different automatic all-wheel drive, and suspension tuning for a gentler fide. These are now options for the Explorer as well. Rolling around on an ice-covered track, the Mountaineer provided a relatively cushy, well-mannered fide. The V8 engine deserves part of the praise. With the larger power-plant, engineers had to lower the engine block—and consequently, the center of gravity—providing more stability. The Mountaineer is based on Ford"s latest sport-utility chassis; a more conventional full-time all-wheel drive system replaces the sometimes-slow-to-react high-tech Control Trac four-wheel drive system in the Explorer. Normally, the Mountaineer"s planetary transfer gear-set delivers 65 percent of engine power to the rear axle and 35 percent, front. In slippery going, a viscous coupling transfers torque to the front or rear axle, as needed. The V8 takes the expected hit on mileage, with 14 cities and 18 highways—compared with Explorer"s 16 and 22, respectively for the V6.

填空题The autumn rains had come in with two angry storms, and Lazy River was waking up. In a week school (31) be closed for Easter vacation. Dick and Turkey planned to have a trip to the inland by boat, (32) they collected maps and statistics of the entire inland river system. Water levels down Lazy River; levels down the Namoi; along the Darling and the Murray; all were (33) their fingertips. They were very happy because now (34) , it appeared, except the joy of voyaging lay (35) them and the Southern Ocean or Central Queensland. It was clear to them (36) Australia's early explorers had (37) a big mistake toiling overland when they (38) have opened up the continent rapidly and pleasantly with paddle and pole. It was at this stage (39) Dick's father put his foot down. "Now listen, you chap," he said quietly. "It begins to look like a wet autumn and the river is already (40) wild. A few days' rain or a wicked storm or two (41) it' 11 flood. I'm not going to (42) your mother worrying herself sick about you, Dick. I know you' re (43) on the trip but floods aren't (44) anyone can fool with. You can go for a camp if you like, but no further (45) six miles from home; and of course you'll camp (46) the flood level." It was (47) a blow to their inter-state dreams, (48) the boys had' to concede, on reflection, that what their father said was reasonable. (49) they told their classmate Fred Ingleton at school on Monday about their father's suggestion, he became suddenly cheerful. "That's (50) my dad said, "he grinned. "Now he might let me go with you. He reckons you made a decent swimmer of me!/

填空题WhatkindofoverviewdoesthebookintendtogiveaboutAmericansociety?

填空题A = Audi A3 B = Honda Civic C = Rover 200 D = Toyota Canary Hybrid Which car... · has a driver seat that can be adjusted to fit most people? (71) · offers a poor view even when the mirrors are used? (72) · could be considered a bargain even at its retail price? (73) · has a convenient way to extend the space for suitcases? (74) · uses the same gas/electric system as the Prius and Highlander Hybrid SUV? (75) · offers the most easily tuned radio? (76) · would remain silent in the event of theft? (77) · allows easy access to the back seats? (78) · has the best engine design in terms of saving money? (79) · has its handbook criticized? (80) A Most of our drivers said the A3 was their definite favourite in this group. They described it as refined and comfortable with good handing characteristics and light, precise steering. All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most drivers liked the driving position, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned. Mirror coverage was excellent but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars. Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which moves the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reasonable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults. Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear head restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior storage spaces. All A3s come with an alarm and immobilizer as standard. Our 'thief' got in through the doors in 20 seconds, but the radio was a non-standard fit, which is probably to deter thieves. The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damaged by stiff structures under the dash. Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a frontal collision. B Honda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and performance, But our drivers found it a bit of a curate's egg. It was the most economical of the cars on test, But drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceleration in the fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to the fourth gear. The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticized the restricted rear visibility—the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest supportive but it was not available to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfort was acceptable, But it wasn't as good as the Audi's or Rover's. The driver's seat didn't slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access awkwardly from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn't find the seats particularly comfortable. The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy. Other points proved by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mirror coverage, But fiddly radio controls. All Civics come with an immoblizer but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our 'thief' broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, and into the engine bay in just five seconds. There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees in an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided suggestion on using child restraints. C The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some drivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, But drivers like their positive feel. Ride comfort and the handling were recommended. But drivers found it difficult to achieve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, and there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was barried by the small mirrors. The rear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window. Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward when tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive. Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car—this was compounded by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were large pockets in the doors and rear side panels. The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wheel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them. Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds. Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinges could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restrains was not adequate. D At some point, most everything gets discounted, the regular retail price slashed and likely noted with oversized red numerals and exclamation marks. In early spring, there are sales to clear out excess snow shovels and discounts on lawn furniture to get a head start on the upcoming summer season, which itself follows with selling bonanzas showcasing air conditioners and swimming apparel, or maybe 2-for-1 tickets to the local amusement park. Through it all, car manufacturers and dealers are offering every incentive under the sun to move the metal, an exercise that is becoming increasingly difficult because of one commodity's unwillingness to decrease in price more than a few pennies every now and again. Gasoline never goes on sale, much to the disdain of SUV, truck, and large sedan-selling dealers everywhere. Unless, of course, they operate under a Toyota sign, which means that sitting next to the V8-powered, four-wheel-drive Tundra pickup is a 2007 Camry Hybrid, a midsize sedan that gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg in the city, and at just under $31,000 fully loaded, could be considered a bargain even at its retail price. Power for the 192-horsepower 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid comes from the company's Hybrid Synergy Drive, the same gas/electric system used in the Prius and Highlander Hybrid SUV. In the Camry version, that includes a 2.4 liter, dual overhead cam, 16-valve four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. Engine output measures 147 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 138 lb. -ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm, with the hybrid's electric motor tacking on about 45 horsepower and 199 lb. -ft. of torque available from 0-1,500 rpm.

填空题Two of the most common first impressions that foreigners have of Koreans is that they are incredibly polite, and that they are incredibly rode. In fact, the courtesy and kindness of Koreans is legendary and attested to by thousands of people who are fortunate enough to have a Korean friend. Overwhelming meals, unexpected gifts: all of this and more has been yours if you have been invited out. This is not a modem invention; traditionally, one of the names of Korea was the "Eastern Land of Courtesy". The obligations of a host are paramount; the obligation of the guest is to lap it up. 1 Westerners have rather a hard time reconciling these two images Of Korea, these two different sets of behavior, both of them from the same people. Hosts are so friendly; taxi drivers are so nasty. Is Korea really composed of two totally different sets of people living on the same peninsula? 2 For Koreans, the world is composed of two sets of people—those they know and those they don"t know. If you know somebody, then you have a relationship, and are obliged to treat him politely. But if you don"t know someone, if you"ve never formally "met" that person, then the person doesn"t exist. Such people don"t count, and you don"t have to do anything. Thus your friends will buy you meals forever. I was quite close to one Korean colleague in the Yonsei University English department for over 25 years, and I was hardly ever able to pay for lunch when I was with him. He would say he was going to the men"s room but sneak off to pay the bill. This could have a case of courtesy used as a means of putting you in debt (you"d better believe it can be used that way!) but in this particular case I think he just knew me and liked me and felt obliged. 3 It turns out that all sorts of things in Korean society are explained by this distinction between "in" and "out". For example, it is one reason why the ritual of exchanging name cards is so important. That formal introduction is the moment when the "other" ceases to be a non-person and becomes a person. "in and out" explains why Korean students are so clean in their homes and so likely to throw trash on the campus streets—the street is outside their area, the territory of non-persons. 4 American students assume that they will receive equality and fairness of treatment from public agencies, and are outraged when things are "unfair". Korean students have learned from their infancy that public agencies will treat them as "outsiders" and be unlikely to do what they ask. They know that the word "no" only means they have not yet found the loophole, the back door, the personal connection that will treat them as "in". When Koreans look at Americans, they tend to admire our public behavior: traffic courtesy, not pushing or bumping, standing in line, saying "Thank you for shopping at K-Mart," etc. Koreans often say that public behavior in Korea needs to be improved. 5 In traditional Korean society everyone lived in a village and knew everyone else and had to be polite; thus, "Eastern Land of Courtesy." Perhaps only with modem urban life has the "non-person" problem become so evident. Most foreigners who are in Korea or who interact with Koreans are in a small "village," a group of people properly introduced by who know each other. Most of the time, things are fine. But if you go out in downtown Seoul, look out! A. But when they get invited out by Americans, they tend to think that we aren"t that wonderful as hosts. We invite them over for what is announced as a "simple lunch", and instead of the massive spread that a Korean would provide after such an invitation, they arrive and it"s really only a simple lunch! Americans just don"t go "all out" the way Koreans would. B. But I am an American. In contrast to this dual system, Americans tend to value a single standard of treatment for all people. In fact, equality of treatment is one of our most profound theoretical values. We should do things for people no matter who they are; we should be kind to strangers. But this is not the only way to run a society. C. On the other hand, the people in the street in Seoul who push you and walk through you aren"t actually being discourteous and rude, and certainly not anti-foreign; they simply don"t see you. They bump each other just as much, and never notice it, whether they bump or are bumped. Other people don"t exist. D. Actually, yes. E. On the other hand, the discourtesy and rudeness of Koreans is legendary and attested to by thousands of people who are unfortunate enough to have to walk on a Korean street. Overwhelming crowds, unexpected shoving, constant and almost painful inattention to where other people are going: all this and more has been yours if you have gone outside. This may be a modem invention. F. Therefore, the Koreans always try their best to find connections, because it"s easier for people with complex personal network to solve problems that might come up everyday. Obviously, they accept strangers" indifference without outrage.

填空题·has leaves that do not wither in some areas?

填空题Fashions come and go quickly in technology. Five years ago artificial intelligence (AI) was supposed to be the computer industry"s next entrepreneurial pot of gold. Today many of the firms struggling to 1 in the young AI industry predict its imminent disappearance. They may 2 be right. The irony is that their technology has never been more popular. Artificial intelligence is the name given to computer techniques which make 3 think more like people. 4 techniques enable computers at Reuters to classify the news stories speeding 5 its wires so that, say, a commodity dealer does not have to wade 6 a heap of stories about corporate finance to find the news that interests him most. AI techniques also help auditors monitor foreign-exchange risks 7 Manufacturers Hanover Bank. They plan production at Ford and Boeing. And they help maintenance workers at New York city"s electric utility distinguish false 8 from real power failures. Such successes are inspiring, but they have not made AI companies rich. That is because, 9 necessary, AI is only one, relative small element in the computer systems 10 to solve intricate business problems. Fuelled by eager venture capitalists, the first generation 11 AI companies sprang from university labs in the mid-1980s. AI software companies are now trying to make 12 easier for every body to create blends of AI and conventional computing. AI technology will become another computer tool, so 13 used as to be virtually indistinguishable 14 other types of software. Some of today"s AI companies will vanish because they have merged 15 the industry"s mainstream. Others will simply vanish.

填空题{{B}} A =Bernhard Hoff, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA B = Mike Bent, Oviedo, Spain C = Keith Manton, Houston, USA D = Tim Richards, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire Who say (says) that{{/B}} {{B}} A Bernhard Hot, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA{{/B}} I am afraid that speed limit reductions of that sort are doomed to fail, even if implemented. We tried that here in the States. The national speed limit was reduced from 60 mph to 55 in the 1970s to conserve oil. Someone noticed that highway fatalities also went down. So when oil became cheap and plentiful again (relatively speaking), some busy bodies decided to keep the lower speed limit. "55 Saves Lives" was the slogan they used to sell the idea. Only problem was that both cars and roads were engineered to be safe to operate at much higher speeds. No one liked the lower speed limits, it was unevenly enforced, and quite frankly speaking, that road safety was largely ignored. It was widely considered that the government puts the importance of a revenue enhancement ploy for those imposing on the traffic fines. After 20 years, speed limits were raised again, so now most non-urban stretches of divided highway have a 65 limit, higher than the older limit! My bet is that, even if you try it in your country, you won't be able to make it stick, either.{{B}} B Mike Bent, Oviedo, Spain{{/B}} A drive across Germany (where on many stretches of highway there is only an advisory upper speed limit) will reveal that in urban and rural areas on the ordinary road network there is a huge range of speed limits, designed for most eventualities. In many urban areas the limit is lower than50 mph, and in some areas there is even a "voluntary" 30 mph, which many folk (including myself) respect to follow. However, whatever speed limits are imposed, the traffic regulations should enable a car to cruise in file highest gear possible for that speed-4th gear at 30 mph is a little difficult--in order to keep noise and exhaust pollution as low as possible. At the other end of the scale, fuel consumption increases alarmingly above about 90 mph, so with only 40 years of petrol supplies remaining, why not let's try to eke tins out as long as possible by establishing a 90 mph maximum on motorways and trunk roads? I prefer this idea, don't say that I am crazy.{{B}} C Keith Manton, Houston, USA{{/B}} I have been driving since 1965 (unfortunately, often over speed limits ) in a career that included more than 15 company cars and driving in many countries, covering over 1 million road miles in my life. I became a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists in 1979 because I take driving seriously and my company at the time believed in training its reps who were on the road to do their jobs. in that 40 years I have been involved in one accident ( other than several little bumps from behind) which was a 50/50 head on at age of 21 which I take equal blame for, on a single track road in the mud. I learnt a great deal from that as I was not speeding at the time due to file conditions. The reason I am still alive and have not killed anyone else is skill, common sense and experience. Lowering speed limits will have no bearing on the unskilled idiot who blasts past a horse in the middle of a country road and kills the old lady doing 30 mph in the other direction. I consider that training and awareness of driving being a skill is what is needed, not lower limits, therefore, it is the local authority to decide what speed limits we should have according to the geography of the special areas. In my point of view, driving skills are the most important factor to avoid traffic accidents, not the speed limits.{{B}} D Tim Richards, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire{{/B}} Living in a rural high peak, I regularly face cars hurtling down the hill at almost twice the 30 mph limit, in a desperate rush to beat the one set of traffic lights that could delay them for a couple of minutes on their obviously very important journey. It is necessary that inhabited areas should certainly have the speed limit reduced to 20 mph, and they should be monitored. I also agree with increasing speeds on dual carriageways and motorways, with modem cars, there is certainly a reasonable call for an autobahn style motorway system. For a good driver, even if you're not speeding you have less time to react if a child or old person should walk unexpectedly into the road. I'm all for allowing fellow motorists freedom to drive in areas where they are not going to come into contact with people. ·in order to save oil, the national speed limit decreased from 71. ______.60 mph to 55 in the 1970s?·he often sees a cars hurtling down the hill at almost 60 mph 72. ______.because he was living in the high peak of the countryside? ·there is a huge range of speed limits on ordinary road, 73. ______.designed for most eventualities in Germany ? ·that both cars and roads were engineered to be safe to 74. ______.operate at much higher speeds? ·it is important for a driver to have skills, sense and 75. ______.experience to avoid traffic accidents? ·the oil consumption has increased alarmingly, there were 76. ______.only forty years of oil supply? ·inhabited areas should have the speed limit reduced to 77. ______.20 mph, and be controlled well? ·no one liked the lower speed limits and we should have 78. ______.a 90 mph on motorways and trunk roads? 79. ______.·there is a speed limit of 30 mph, which a lot of 80. ______.people like to follow in some areas?

填空题 Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces' with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Nowadays, many Chinese youths are eager to imitate Americans. They {{U}}(31) {{/U}} coca cola, love rock-and-roll and {{U}}(32) {{/U}} dye their hair gold to look like Americans. However, they fail {{U}}(33) {{/U}} realize what they should learn from {{U}}(34) {{/U}}. Then what should we learn from Americans? There are indeed many good things in American culture {{U}}(35) {{/U}} we lack and that deserve our serious learning. Apart {{U}}(36) {{/U}} their advanced {{U}}(37) {{/U}} and technology, we should learn from Americans their love of freedom and independence. They honor successful people such {{U}}(38) {{/U}} pioneers, scientists, great athletes and national heroes. American children are educated {{U}}(39) {{/U}} be independent, creative and ambitious. Later {{U}}(40) {{/U}} they are encouraged to bear hardships. Even today, they still cherish the fine {{U}}(41) {{/U}} of the pioneers: courage, hard work, and love of adventure. We have to realize that it is not coca cola nor disco {{U}}(42) {{/U}} the many good American he ritages that have brought {{U}}(43) {{/U}} the prosperity of the United States. It is their great heritages {{U}}(44) {{/U}} we should learn from them. It is easy to {{U}}(45) {{/U}} Americans, but it is difficult to learn the secrets of their success. There is a long way to go to build China {{U}}(46) {{/U}} a powerful country. We should learn everything valuable from all nations in the {{U}}(47) {{/U}} , the United States in {{U}}(48) {{/U}} Meanwhile, we should watch out for and adopt a critical attitude toward evil {{U}}(49) {{/U}}, such as violence, drug abuse {{U}}(50) {{/U}} social discrimination.

填空题 Answer questions 71～80 by referring to the following games. Note : Answer each question by choosing A ,B , C or D and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. Some choices may be required more than once. A=Bewitched B=Saving Private Ryan C =Team America: World Police D =Godfather Which movie... ·tells the story about the last great war? 71.______ ·illustrates how violence can destroy a human soul? 72.______ ·describes the image of America as the dominate figure in the world? 73.______ ·influences most movies concerning the criminal elements nowadays? 74.______ ·represents the tension relation between America and France? 75.______ ·is considered as the top five movies all the time? 76.______ ·tells the story about retrieving the last one of four brothers in the war? 77.______ ·describes the story of a real witch who was asked to act the role of an imaginary witch accidentally? 78.______ ·was simply regarded as a movie about gangsters once? 79.______ ·was adapted from a classic TV situation comedy? 80.______ A Bewitched "Bewitched" is a painfully embarrassing remake of the classic TV sitcom that ran on ABC from 1964-1972. The series, about a "mixed" marriage between a high-flying sorceress and an earthbound mortal, boasts some of the most familiar and iconic images in television history. Writer Nora Ephron has over-thought the concept to such an extent that she has managed to strip away most of the elements that made the series work in the fast place. The movie isn't technically a "remake" of "Bewitched" since the witch played by Nicole Kidman isn't the Samantha Stevens of the series but rather a single woman named Isabel Bigelow who gets to play Samantha Stephens on TV. It's all very chic and complicated, you see, but the story goes something like this. tired of the life of instant gratification that witchcraft so easily affords her, Isabel has decided to strike out on her own as a totally self-reliant mortal, moving into a tract home in the San Fernando Valley and vowing to get through the remainder of her days without the benefit of witchcraft. One afternoon while at a bookstore, she is spotted by one Jack Wyatt, a pompous, self-centered movie actor whose career and personal life have both been in the tank of late and who is hoping to at least jumpstart the former by taking on the role of Darrin Stevens in a new version of the old series. One glimpse of Isabel's nose-twitching ability convinces him that this non-actress would be perfect for the part, so we wind up, in true Pirandellian fashion, with a fictional TV witch being played by an honest-to-God real life witch. B Saving Private Ryan World War II was a pivotal event of the 20th century and a defining moment for America and the world. It shifted the borders of the globe. It forever changed those who lived through it, and shaped generations to come. It has been called "the last great war". Nothing could have prepared the soldiers at Omaha Beach for the battle they are about to wage. Filled with hope and resolve, none of them knows if they will survive the small strip of beach ahead of them. As his eyes scan the Normandy coast, Captain John Miller (TOM HANKS) believes that getting himself and his men past the gauntlet is the greatest challenge he has faced in the war. But his most difficult task still lies ahead. Even as the allied forces begin to get a foothold at Omaha, Miller is ordered to take his squad behind enemy lines on a dangerous mission to find and retrieve one man: Private James Ryan (MATT DAMON). The youngest of four brothers, Ryan is the last survivor, the other three having all been killed in action within days of one another. As the squad pushes deeper into enemy territory, Captain Miller's men find themselves questioning their orders. Why is one man worth risking eight.., why is the life of this private worth more than their own? Amid the chaos and terror of those days in early June 1944, this remarkable story searches to find decency in the sheer madness of war. C Team America: World Police Team America: World Police is such a great movie. This movie pokes fun of every political view, major film makers, and even other countries. Look at the title of the movie, Team America: World Police. This definitely sounds like America, the big brother to the world, whether people want it to be or not. The opening scene of this movie is in Paris, France. On the bottom of the screen, it says how many miles east of the US France is, this really plays into American ethnocentrism. Then a little boy running around in a sailor outfit sees a terrorist with a weapon of mass destruction. Then out of nowhere, Team America flies in to "save the day". Once the terrorists open fire, Team America proceeds to move in and literally destroy all of France. This part represents the tensions between America and France. Then once they think the terrorists are taken care of, Carson proposes to Lisa. This part is a complete satire of how Jerry Bruckheimer films are trying to convey this political war message, but are usually bogged down with sappy love scenes. In the next scene, they are in Time Square. Like any typical movie, there is a lot of product placement within these shots. There are Coco-Cola, Jell-O and Cadillac signs. Then they move into the play "Lease" which is making fun of "Rent" and the song they are singing is "Everyone has AIDS". Then Spotsworth tells Gary he wants him to join Team America, but Gary thinks that he wants him to suck him off. I guess this is what happens in Hollywood today. Once back at the base, Gary meets everyone on the Team. Joe who is the all American. Then there is Sarah who is clairvoyant. Then there is Lisa and Chris. Then Gary learns about Intelligence, the world's smartest computer. After Gary decides to leave, he takes a detour to the Capital. During this scene this country song starts playing. It talks about how freedom isn't free, and how it costs a buck five. D Godfather The Godfather is one of the few films in which I personally did not find any significant weakness even after many viewings. From the direction, to the acting, to the storyline, to the score, The Godfather has the word classic written all over, and it really is not much of a surprise that it is now considered by many one of the top five movies of all time. Perhaps when it comes to cinematic techniques, The Godfather has not been as revolutionary as Citizen Kane, but its influence on motion pictures is comparable. Rarely a movie has defined or re-defined a genre as much as this one did for "gangster movies", but its influence goes well beyond that. The Godfather's influence has been so big through the years that elements of it can be found in virtually every "organized crime film" nowadays; almost every comedy featuring a gangster in the last few years has spoofed something in The Godfather. The Italian-American old mobster Don Vito Corleone has become one of the most established figures in the public's imagination. But to say that The Godfather is simply "influential" is to diminish its true qualities, and so is to describe it simply as "a movie about gangsters". The Mafia is certainly the main focus the story revolves around (despite the fact that the word is never mentioned), but although the movie never tries to forcedly insert separate subjects it contains an amount of psychological and social subtexts that cannot be overlooked. Considerations on how the social environments changes us, on how moral values appear different from different point of views, on how violence can destroy a human soul, and on how power can corrupt an individual are deeply blended into a story that stays practically always true to complete realism, and the result is a picture of astonishing efficacy and believability.

填空题·had been used for medical purposed long before its introduction to Britain?

填空题 {{B}}Strong Yuan Prevents Asia-wide Collapse{{/B}} CHLNA will continue to keep the yuan stable this year, said an article in the Financial News. Excerpts follow: Recently, the People's Bank of China, China's central bank, has restated that China will continue to keep its commitment to not devalue its currency this year. This decision will undoubtedly play an active role in building up investors' confidence and help pull the Asian economy out of the doldrums. Some people argue that the devaluation of the renminbi would relieve pressures on the country's exports and thus promote China's economy forward.66. ______ Although devaluation might help temporarily beef up exports, it would swell China's foreign debts and put a lid on the import of updated technology and advanced equipment badly needed in China. If China devaluated its currency for its short-term interests, it would induce a new round of devaluations in neighbouring nations. As all Asian economies fed on each other, the devaluation would ultimately hurt China's economy. If China collapsed, woo would befall on all. Also, the good investment climate China needs to keep its reform going rests on the stability of the yuan. But in a bid to keep the currency stable, the government still has to strengthen its efforts to clamp down on any illegal foreign exchange such as evasion of foreign exchange payments and fraudulent practices. Exports count despite the unfavorable external climate, expanding exports should top the agenda of the government, said an article in the Economic Dally. Excerpts follow: This year, the central government has set 7 per cent as its economic growth target.67. ______ But this does not necessarily mean that the important role of exports in the national economy should be played down. Adherence to opening up has proven to be an asset and China should continue to pursue in its reform. Only when both domestic and international markets are healthy will the country be able to minimize fallout from the Asian financial crisis. Expanding exports is instrumental to maintaining healthy economic growth. Statistics show that the proportion of exports in the national economy has increased to 20.9 per cent in 1997 from only 6 per cent in 1980.68. ______ This is a lesson China should learn from the Asian financial crisis. One of the major reasons for the crisis is that most Asian countries failed to keep the balance of international payments, a factor which can help reduce financial risks. There is still the possibility that exports will grow at moderate ate because of big demand for Chinese products despite a recent drop caused by its neighbours' troubles. The government should take drastic measures to boost exports with an effort to ensure the realization of its targeted economic growth. Tensions to ease69. ______ A few days ago, the fourth meeting of the four-party talks on the Korean Peninsular issue ended in Geneva. During the meeting, the four parties—China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States—conducted a constructive and fruitful discussion. They also agreed that two work teams should start to work on easing tension and establishing a peace mechanism. For the past 50 years, Northeast Asia has remained a hotspot.70. ______ In recent years, the parties concerned have made some efforts to further relax the situation. In 1997, the four-party talk mechanism was established. Despite wide rifts, the situation on the Korean Peninsular will ease provided the talks are continued in a flexible and pragmatic way, and an attitude of seeking common ground is adopted. A. Also, increasing exports can help the government maintain the balance of international payment and stabilize the renminbi. B. To meet this end, the government has resolved to stimulate the stagnant domestic market as its long-term strategy. C. So long as talks go on and the parties involved adopt a flexible and pragmatic attiude, tension on the Korean Peninsula will ease, said a commentary in the People's Dally. Excerpts follow: D. Analysts also noted the continued slowdown of capital inflow into Asia as investors remained wary of the impact of the Brazil crisis spreading to the United States, in turn affecting Asia's recovery. E. The problem lies in the long confrontation between the two nations on the peninsula. And because some nations have been taking an unjust, prejudicial and unpractical attitude in dealing with the issue, the situation has been intensified. F. That view is partially true but does not reveal the whole picture.

填空题Coinciding with the groundbreaking theory of biological evolution proposed by British naturalist Charles Darwin in the 1860s, British social philosopher Herbert Spencer put forward his own theory of biological and cultural evolution. Spencer argued that all worldly phenomena, including human societies, changed over time, advancing toward perfection. (66) American social scientist Lewis Henry Morgan introduced another theory of cultural evolution in the late 1800s. Morgan, along with Taylor, was one of the founders of modern anthropology. In his work, he attempted to show how all aspects of culture changed together in the evolution of societies. (67) In the early 1900s in North America, German-born American anthropologist Franz Boas developed a new theory of culture known as historical particularism. Historical particularism, which emphasized the uniqueness of all cultures, gave new direction to anthropology. (68) Boas felt that the culture of any society must be understood as the result of a unique history and not as one of many cultures belonging to a broader evolutionary stage or type of culture. (69) Historical particularism became a dominant approach to the study of culture in American anthropology, largely through the influence of many students of Boas. But a number of anthropologists in the early 1900s also rejected the particularist theory of culture in favor of diffusionism. Some attributed virtually every important cultural achievement to the inventions of a few, especially gifted peoples that, according to diffusionists, then spread to other cultures. (70) Also in the early 1900s, French sociologist Emile Durkheim developed a theory of culture that would greatly influence anthropology. Durkheim proposed that religious beliefs functioned to reinforce social solidarity. An interest in the relationship between the function of society and culture—known as functionalism—became a major theme in European, and especially British, anthropology. A．Other anthropologists believed that cultural innovations, such as inventions, had a single origin and passed from society to society. This theory was known as diffusionism. B．In order to study particular cultures as completely as possible, Boas became skilled in linguistics, the study of languages, and in physical anthropology, the study of human biology and anatomy. C．He argued that human evolution was characterized by a struggle he called the "survival of the fittest", in which weaker races and societies must eventually be replaced by stronger, more advanced races and societies. D．They also focused on important rituals that appeared to preserve a people's social structure, such as initiation ceremonies that formally signify children's entrance into adulthood. E．Thus, in his view, diverse aspects of culture, such as the structure of families, forms of marriage, categories of kinship, ownership of property, forms of government, technology, and systems of food production, all changed as societies evolved. F．For example, British anthropologists Grafton Elliot Smith and W. J. Perry incorrectly suggested, on the basis of inadequate information, that farming, pottery making, and metallurgy all originated in ancient Egypt and diffused throughout the world. In fact, all of these cultural developments occurred separately at different times in many parts of the world.

填空题It goes without saying that exercise is good for your body, but what many don"t realize is that it"s also good for your mind. No, we don"t mean that weight training will suddenly turn you into an Einstein—but study after study has found that working out regularly improves your mood, boosts your sense of self-esteem and even enhances the functioning of your brain. 1 Working out can give you a sense of exhilaration and accomplishment, and the increased self-esteem that results from doing something you know is good for you. Exercise causes your body to produce endorphins, the chemicals that dull pain and help produce what"s known as the exercise high. Weight-bearing exercise in particular raises your testosterone levels, which can help improve your mood, especially if your levels are naturally on the low side. According to Harvard psychiatrist John J. Ratey, M. D., co-author of a book on psychological disorders called Shadow Syndromes, a single workout can raise your brain"s levels of antidepressant chemicals, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. 2 Working out helps you deal with stress in your job, relationships or any area of life—possibly because exercise is a form of stress itself and helps condition your body to deal with it. 3 Even a little exercise can make you less anxious. Studies have shown that any amount of exercise, from a brisk 10-minute walk to an intense aerobics or weightlifting session, seems to decrease feelings of anxiety. 4 Working out regularly may make you smarter now and lessen the possibility that you"ll lose brain function as you age. According to a recent animal study at the university of Illinois, exercise can actually help the brain develop new cells. In several studies, regular weight training or aerobic exercise was shown to improve the quality and duration of sleep. Naturally, this can make you less fatigue and able to function better during the day. Like meditation, hobbies or any other leisure activity, exercise gives your mind a needed break from everyday thoughts, responsibilities and commitments. 5 A . CAT scans provide accurate, detailed information. They can detect such a thing as bleeding inside the brain. They are helping to save lives. B. There is one more reason to keep exercising. When you work out regularly (but don"t overtrain), your body simply functions better—you are fitter, healthier and less likely to suffer painful physical conditions. And just pain feels good. C. If you are feeling down, exercise may help pick you up. Although researchers disagree on this issue, one review of past studies found that long-term exercise, especially when it includes long-lasting, strenuous training sessions, has about as much of an effect on depression as psychotherapy. (Of course, this does not mean you shouldn"t seek therapy.)If you believe you may be suffering from depression the first thing to do is to consult a mental-health professional. D. When Australian researchers compared people who did 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week to those who practiced progressive-relaxation techniques, they found that the former group responded better to acute stress and had lower blood pressure. E. Aerobic exercise may make you think better. Over time, cardio exercise (coupled with a healthful diet) improves the flow of blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to your brain. F. As with other aspects of the health connection between mind and body, scientists are only beginning to understand why physical workouts also provide a mental and emotional boost. But many possibilities are already known, and new research is continually going forward. For those in search of mental as well as physical motivation, here are some extra reasons to begin a workout program for the new millennium.

填空题Psychologists take contrastive views of how external rewards, from 1 praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, 2 research the relation 3 actions and their consequences argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain 4 rewards often destroy creativity 5 encouraging dependence 6 approval and gifts from others. The latter view has gained many supporters, especially 7 educators. But the careful use of small monetary rewards sparks 8 in grade-school children, suggesting 9 properly presented inducements indeed aid inventiveness, 10 to a study in the June Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. "If kids know they"re working for a 11 and can focus 12 a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity", says Robert Eisenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. "But it"s easy to kill creativity by giving rewards for 13 performance or crea- ting too 14 anticipation for rewards." A teacher 15 continually draws attention to rewards or who hands 16 high grades for ordinary achievement ends up 17 discouraged students, Eisenberger holds. 18 an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restore failing 19 . In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economies, in 20 students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based points toward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.

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填空题According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an estimated 10 to 50 million people in this country have an allergic reaction to poison ivy each year. Poison ivy is often very difficult to spot. It closely resembles several other common garden plants, and can also blend in with other plants and weeds. But if you come into contact with it, you'll soon know by the itchy, blistery rash that forms on your skin. Poison ivy is a red, itchy rash caused by the plant that bears its name. Many people get it when they are hiking or working in their garden and accidentally come into direct contact with the plant's leaves, roots, or stems. The poison ivy rash often looks like red lines, and sometimes it forms blisters. 66.______ About 85 percent of people are allergic to the urushiol in poison ivy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Only a tiny amount of this chemical—1 billionth of a gram—is enough to cause a rash in many people. Some people may boast that they've been exposed to poison ivy many times and have never gotten the rash, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're not allergic. Sometimes the allergy doesn't emerge until you've been ex- posed several times, and some people develop a rash after their very first exposure. It may take up to ten days for the rash to emerge the first time. 67.______ Here are some other ways to identify the poison ivy plant. It generally grows in a cluster of low, weed-like plants or a woody vine which can climb trees or fences. It is most often found in moist areas, such as riverbanks, woods, and pastures. The edges of the leaves are generally smooth or have tiny "teeth". Their color changes based on the season—reddish in the spring; green in the summer; and yellow, orange, or red in the fall. Its berries are typically white. 68.______ The body's immune system is normally in the business of protecting us from bacteria, viruses, and their foreign invaders that can make us sick. But when urushiol from the poison ivy plant touches the skin, it instigates an immune response, called dermatitis, to what would otherwise be a harmless substance. Hay fever is another example of this type of response; in the case of hay fever, the immune system overreacts to pollen, or another plant-produced substance. 69.______ The allergic reaction to poison ivy is known as delayed hypersensitivity. Unlike immediate hypersensitivity, which causes an allergic reaction within minutes of exposure to an antigen, delayed hypersensitivity reactions don't emerge for several hours or even days after the exposure. 70.______ In the places where your skin has come into contact with poison ivy leaves or urushiol, within one to two days you'll develop a rash, which will usually itch, redden, bum, swell, and form blisters. The rash should go away within a week, but it can last longer. The severity of the reaction often has to do with how much urushiol you've touched. The rash may appear sooner in some parts of the body than in others, but it doesn't spread—the urushiol simply absorbs into the skin at different rates in different parts of the body. Thicker skin such as the skin on the on soles of your feet, is harder to penetrate than thinner skin on your arms and legs. A. Because urushiol is found in all parts of the poison ivy plant—the leaves, stems, and roots—it's best to a- void the plant entirely to prevent a rash. The trouble is, poison ivy grows almost everywhere in the United States (with the exception of the Southwest, Alaska, and Hawaii), so geography won't help you. The general rote to identify poison ivy, "leaflets three, let it be," doesn't always apply. Poison ivy usually does grow in groups of three leaves, with a longer middle leaf—bnt it can also grow with up to nine leaves in a group. B. Most people don't have a reaction the first time they touch poison ivy, but develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure. Everyone has a different sensitivity, and therefore a slightly different reaction, to poison ivy. Sensitivity usually decreases with age and with repeat exposures to the plant. C. Here's how the poison ivy response occurs. Urushiol makes its way down through the skin, where it is metabolized, or broken down. Immune cells called T lymphocytes (or T-cells) recognize the urushiol derivatives as a foreign substance, or antigen. They send out inflammatory signals called cytokines, which bring in white blood cells. Under orders from the cytokines, these white blood cells turn into macrophages. The macrophages eat foreign substances, but in doing so they also damage normal tissue, resulting in the skin inflammation that occurs with poison ivy. D. Poison ivy's cousins, poison oak and poison sumac, each have their own unique appearance. Poison oak grows as a shrub (one to six feet tall). It is typically found along the West Coast and in the South, in dry areas such fields, woodlands, and thickets. Like poison ivy, the leaves of poison oak are usually clustered in groups of three. They tend to be thick, green, and hairy on both sides. Poison sumac mainly grows in moist, swampy areas in the Northeast, Midwest, and along the Mississippi River. It is a woody shrub made up of stems with rows of seven to thirteen smooth-edged leaflets. E. The culprit behind the rash is a chemical in the sap of poison ivy plants called umshiol. Its name comes from the Japanese word "urushi," meaning lacquer. Urushiol is the same substance that triggers an allergic reaction when people touch poison oak and poison sumac plants. Poison ivy, Eastern poison oak, Western poi- son oak, and poison sumac are all members of the same family—Anacardiaceae. F. Call your doctor if you experience these more serious reactions: ·Pus around the rash (which could indicate an infection). ·A rash around your mouth, eyes, or genital area. ·A fever above 100 degrees. ·A rash that does not heal after a week.