单选题Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?

单选题The bill, which was approved in its first reading, bans tobacco advertising in the media, ______ sponsorship of public events by tobacco producers. A. and so does B. nor was its C. as well as D. and might as well

单选题Which of the numbers should replace the question mark?

单选题 Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the question and the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer.

单选题With the recent scandal in mind, would you advise people who have ______ in their closets to clear out their closets? A. skulls B. skeletons C. ghosts D. legends

单选题What caused the one-month delay of the Southeast Asian Nations summit?

单选题In adults similar symptoms of scurvy develop in people ______ who have been deprived of fresh food for a long time. A. such as sailors or the other B. as sailors or other C. such as sailors or another D. like sailors or others

单选题Waiter: Would you like to have one bill or separate bills, sir? John: It's my treat. One bill, please. Paul: You paid last time. ______ John: Well, all right if you insist. But next time you must let me pay. A. This is on me. B. Stop kidding me. C. I have money. D. Knock it out.

单选题Mountain Climbing, ascending mountains, is most commonly taken as a recreational activity. Mountain climbing is popular worldwide, wherever hills rise high enough to provide challenge. The activity's rewards include the physical exertion it requires, the satisfaction of overcoming difficulties by working with others, the thrill of reaching a summit, and the unobstructed view from a mountaintop. Exploration and research are other reasons that people climb mountains. Ascents can be either non-technical (a hike up a path or a scramble over rocks, not requiring the safety of a rope), or technical (a climb up more difficult terrain that requires the use of rope and other specialized equipment). This article focuses on technical climbs, which involve all the elements of simple hikes but also require advanced knowledge and equipment. Making technical climbs is also known as mountaineering. Since ancient times, people have viewed mountain peaks as towering objects of myth, spiritual inspiration, and romantic beauty. Early peoples made ascents only to hunt game, to rescue lost or strayed animals, or to gain a military advantage over an enemy. Eventually, the unknown and inaccessible ceased to be something to be feared and avoided, and the conquest of the major mountain peaks and ranges of the world began. Mountaineering as a sport was born on August 8, 1786, with the first ascent of Mont Blanc (4807m/15,771ft), one of Europe's tallest peaks. Since that ascent, mountain climbing has evolved into three related sports: alpine climbing, ice climbing, and rock climbing. These sports require the same fundamental techniques.

单选题This plant has similar qualities to the previous one, ______ both wind resistant and adapted to the same type of soil. A. being B. been C. to be D. having been

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单选题—Excuse me! This fish smells strange—it must be off. —It can't be, madam. It was fresh this morning. —Well, I'm not going to eat it, so please take it away. —Of course, madam. —______. —Certainly not, madam. —Good. Now bring me the menu again, so that I can order something else. A. Please give me a fresh one. B. I hope I can get another one for free. C. Do not offer me the same dish again. D. I hope you're not going to charge me for it.

单选题China boasts thousands of charming little communities rich in heritage but none ______ as many museums as Anren ______ has a small population with many museums being planned.

单选题The beauty of the place is more than I can describe. I am sure whoever sees it will ______ its charm. A. appeal to B. keep to C. yield to D. stick to

单选题The publication of ______ established Emerson as the most eloquent spokesman of the New England Transcendentalism. A. Nature B. Self-Reliance C. The Over-Soul D. The American Scholar

单选题Email newsletter marketing is more cost-effective than_____ any other form of marketing that a firm does.

单选题If he had visited me in Beijing, I ______ him to see the sights.

单选题{{B}}Section B{{/B}} Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Questions 61-65 are based on the following passage. This Wednesday, Gordon Brown will replace Tony Blair as the new head of Britain's Labor Party. This long-serving chancellor is a man of substance. However, even after more than a decade of scrutiny, his name remains a mystery and is not fully understood. Brown was born in Glasgow, Scotland in February 1951 and entered university at 16. After graduating" with a history degree from Edinburgh University, he Went on to earn a PhD. Brown's destiny, though, was politics. He joined Blair in entering the parliament in 1983. They even shared offices, where they became friends-with a slight bit of competitiveness. When the Labor leader John Smith died unexpectedly in May 1994, many believed Brown was the most likely to succeed him. But Blair emerged from the sidelines. But, Brown has many achievements, including giving independence to the Bank of England. His commitments to child poverty and helping Africa have impressed many. In 2000, Brown wed public relations executive Sara Macaulay after a four-year courtship. Many people close to him say his wife has softened him. In January 2002, their 10-day-old daughter died after birth. At her funeral Brown declared that Jennifer had transformed his and Sarah's lives twice. "Once by entering our lives, then by leaving." He later told an interviewer that he could not listen to music for a year afterwards because his sorrow. The couple's second son, James Fraser, was born in 2006 and diagnosed with muscular and respiratory problems. But Brown has said he is optimistic about his son's future. On the BBC Radio 4 Today program, Brown described himself as a "family man who has two young children", who had changed as a result of his family experiences. But the straightforward personal details on his treasury website biography give the impression of a man totally committed to politics. This week, Blair gave Brown his long-sought public approval as the successor. "He's got what it takes," Blair said, "He's an extraordinary talent ... perhaps the most successful chancellor in our history." But Blair's conviction somehow sounded less than full, as if all those years of competition had drained something from their relationship. With Blair so unpopular over Iraq, Brown may benefit from the distance between them. However, opposition parties have already begun hammering the "Blair-Brown government" in recent months. Brown is sometimes described as a silent prince caught up in the longest gloomy period in history. But Brown has said he believes people have tired of "personality politics".

单选题Lisa: ______ Andy: I think people love to laugh. They want to laugh even in serious business presentations, in the classroom, seminar, and so on. When people laugh, they relax. And they can remember you and your message better. Lisa: ______ Andy: Most people give a summary at the end of their speech. But, in my opinion, a summary at the end only distracts from a good presentation. I want to give people a chance to think about the topic, so I finish my speech with some questions.

单选题What is the news item mainly about?