单选题Although Americans have different views on many issues, they tend to agree __ one subject: taxes are too high.

单选题Speaker A: Oh, dear. ______? Speaker B: Someone did call. But there was so much statics I couldn't make out what he was saying. A. Did you call me B. Any messages for me C. Did you forget to call me D. Did you take down any message for me

单选题Even though I'm quite a _______ person, I like meeting people.

单选题There is an English saying: "Laughter is best medicine." Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter really can improve people's health. Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial. Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.

单选题Living things are ________ cells, and cells do not grow to more than twice the size they were at first.

单选题Visitor: How do I get to the bank? I have no knowledge of this area. Policeman: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. ______ for about 100 meters and the bank is to your left.

单选题—_________.. Mike. It’s a little chilly in here. —Okay. Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave?

单选题At 61, the mom still cares for her son, Jason, 36, and his child ______ his ex-wife. A. with B. from C. by D. on

单选题Speaker A: I broke my ankle last Tuesday. And now I have to be on crutches for six weeks. Speaker B: ______. If there is anything you need, don't hesitate to let me know. A. I'm so sorry that I can't bear it B. I'm sorry to hear that C. Really, how I want it to be the opposite D. You must be kidding

单选题Before her marriage, she spent a considerable time in that very part of Shanghai, ______ she belonged.

单选题Make sure all the members of our club arrive on time, _______ there will be little time left for the discussion.

单选题The goods______when we arrived at the airport. A. were just unloading B. were just been unloading C. had just unloaded D. were just being unloaded

单选题I (had spent) months (to build) my fiberglass boat, now that it was ready, I wanted (all my friends) to come and see (it).

单选题It is very ______ of you to arrange an early meeting between your boss and our team. A. considerate B. considerable C. considering D. considered

单选题Susan: Chris is very generous, isn’t he? He always invites people out. Rebecca: _________. He’s never invited me anywhere.

单选题Alan Chang was a handsome young man with good manners. One morning he was walking along a street on his way to an appointment. He did not want to be early or late. He had forgotten to put on his watch so he went up to a man who was waiting for a taxi. "Excuse me, sir," he said, very politely, "but could you tell me the time?" The man, who was very well-dressed and looked quite rich, said nothing. He did not even look at Alan. Alan spoke to him again. "Excuse me, sir," he said, "but could you please tell me what time it is?" This time the man looked at him, but he did not speak and looked quickly away. Alan thought to himself: well, he can hear me; he must be just rude. So Alan asked again, "Why wouldn"t you tell me the time, sir?" The man turned towards him and said, " Put yourself in my shoes . I am standing here waiting for a taxi. You come up to me and ask me for the time. If I tell it to you, you will thank me. I will say "That"s all right." You may then say "It"s a beautiful day." to which I may reply "Yes, I like these sunny winter days." Before we know what is happening, we have a friendly conversation. You are a pleasant, polite young man, so when my taxi comes, I offer you a ride. You accept. We talk. I like you. You like me. I invite you to my home. You meet my daughter. She is a very pretty girl. You are a good-looking man. You like each other. Soon you fall in love. You want to marry. Now do you understand my problem?" Alan shook his head. "No, sir, I"m sorry, I don"t. Everything you have said seems very natural to me." "Exactly," the man said, "and I do not want my daughter to marry a man who is too poor to buy a watch. Good morning to you." And with these words he hurried away.

单选题.To _____ their new product, they are selling it at half price for a month.

单选题Research is an active and formally organized search for _____ information for a specific purpose.

单选题Don't worry about it. Sometimes the symptoms can be quite ______.