填空题In the business world, there is great antagonism over the high level of insecurity and corruption that result from bureaucracy'' s________ways, and a feeling that it would unfortunately be________to reform them.

填空题It is odd that many philosophers argue in support of meritocracy that a person''s worth to society is measured by their wealth, when instead people''s________should be measured by their________to society.

填空题 put another way to some extent for one thing run for turn out depart from far from set apart come into being in spite of

填空题 A．被……打断 B．原状；现状 C．受……的巨大影响 D．证实 E．本身；本质上 F．不择手段地争取 G．决定不做…… H．取决于 I．困境中的一线希望；积极的一面 J．与……抗争

填空题 Sometimes an object in nature is so rare that it escapes mention in nature books. Such is the case with the delightful Kirtland's warbler. The Kirtland's warbler is a plump, yellow-breasted bird that can be found nesting almost exclusively in the upper half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Although this bird does migrate to the Bahamas during the winter months, Michigan is its natural habitat. Unfortunately, reduced numbers have caused the Kirtland's warbler to be designated an endangered species. The remaining Kirtland's warblers now enjoy living among the jack pine trees located in protected Michigan forests. The male warblers generally return north before the female birds. Often, they return as early as May. When they arrive, the male warblers stake out their territories and choose a nesting area. At the completion of their own long journey from the Bahamas, the female warblers begin to collect leaves and grass to build their nests. Oddly, the Kirtland's warbler nests on the ground and not in the nearby jack pine trees themselves. During the nesting process, the male warbler provides food for his mate while the female Kirtland's warbler lays four to five speckled eggs. The eggs hatch in two to three weeks and both the male and female warblers tend to their chicks.

填空题The request to censor the art work of criminals, to which the courts sometimes surrender, might be more reasonable if exposure were somehow________to the criminals, instead of humbling them.

填空题For Questions 9 and 10, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

填空题 so far as a function of set aside figure as pass into oblivion project onto lie in more or less all but break down

填空题From Neolithic pottery to the 20th century posters, the extant varieties of arts in China________those who search for continuity; nonetheless, certain________values are reflected in China''s artistic traditions.

填空题 Although it is almost always taken for granted, sleep is an essential part of most creatures' lives. For giraffes, two hours a day is enough. For bats, however, that number is closer to 20! For human adults, the need averages between seven and eight hours a night, and if they do not get it, they can suffer in their ability to concentrate and to think logically. While humans sleep, a number of things occur. First, their bodies are resting and reenergizing for the next day. Second, their brains are sorting through information and retaining some details while discarding others. Some experts believe this process helps to strengthen individuals' memories. Third, humans dream. Dreams have lent an ineffable quality to sleep. While modern scientists believe that dreams are the brain's method for sifting through life's daily events, this was not always the case. Long ago, philosophers and sages gave prophetic significance to dreams. Even the ever-practical ancient Romans thought that dreams could be messages sent directly from one of their gods.

填空题A serious critic faces a dilemma: he must recognize the artistic element of uniqueness that________subjective reaction; yet he must not be unduly________by such a reaction.

填空题For Questions 9 and 10, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

填空题Although a number of inventions not only change society but also bring the inventor enormous pride and even paychecks, some fizzle out because they just do not succeed as hoped. In fact, even the most famous inventors encounter some failed concepts. One of the world"s most prestigious inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, creator of the light bulb and the phonograph, tried to introduce the idea of cabinets and other furniture made out of concrete. This furniture was too heavy and too expensive to ever become popular, thus proving that nobody is always right.

填空题When I was preparing for my two-week vacation in southern Africa, I realized that the continent would be like nothing I had ever seen. I wanted to explore the urban streets as well as the savannah; it"s always been my goal to have experiences on vacation that most other tourists fail to find. When my plans were finalized, I left for Africa. The cultural differences were stunning, and made for plenty of laughter and confusion, but always ended up bringing smiles to our faces. What"s funny now, though, more than ever, is how ridiculous I must have seemed to the people of one village when I played with their dog. Apparently, the role of dogs in America is nothing like it is in Africa. I am convinced that African dogs could clobber their American counterparts, if only because African dogs are forced to be self-reliant. The relationship between a typical African dog and his owner is one of tangible mutualism. I say tangible because the African sees himself as the dominant creature not to be bothered by the dog, but nevertheless responsible for providing for it. Hence, no attempts at behavioral training are ever made with African dogs. Instead, the African seizes power with a chunk of scrap meat and a bowl of water. The dog soon learns to quit yapping and biting at the hand that feeds him. Never does the African speak to the animal. I"m not even sure such dogs get names. Their behavior becomes interestingly balanced, however, much to the surprise of the compassionate American dog lover.

填空题Skeptics have debated whether welfare rights, including those to medical care or employment training,________solidarity and fellow-feeling, or whether they erode initiative and________dependency.

填空题Regardless of what might be said about the vehement diatribes of the Minnesota senator, one can''t argue that he was any less than utterly________his beliefs and his tituents, for invariably, he voted his________.

填空题The language of the bureaucrats and administrators must needs be recognized as________of legal parlance, for there is no other way to explain its pedantic,________and pernicious style.

填空题For Questions 9 and 10, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

填空题As a genre the musical has a great deal to________it: its dramatic rhythmic beats of alternating failure and success are________to the musical form, and the singing and dancing emerge naturally from the story.

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