单选题Fighting for a Brighter Future for Women When I was asked what it means to be a woman running for president, I always gave the same answer that I was proud to be running as a woman, but I was running because I thought I'd be the best president. But I am a woman and, like millions of women, I know there are still barriers and biases (偏见) out there, often unconscious, and I want to build an America that respects and embraces the potential of every last one of us. I ran as a daughter who benefited from opportunities my mother never dreamed of. I ran as a mother who worried about my daughter's future and a mother who wants to leave all children brighter tomorrows. To build that future I see, we must make sure that women and men alike understand the struggles of their grandmothers and their mothers, and that women enjoy equal opportunities, equal pay, and equal respect. Let us resolve and work toward achieving very simple propositions (命题) :There are no acceptable limits, and there are no acceptable prejudices in the 21st century in our country. You can also be so proud that, from now on, it will be unremarkable for a woman to win primary state victories, unremarkable to have a woman in a close race to be our nominee (被提名者), unremarkable to think that a woman can be the president of the United States. And this is truly remarkable, my friends. To those who are disappointed that we couldn't go all of the way, especially the young people who put so much into this campaign, it would break my heart if, in falling short of my goal, I in any way discouraged any of you from pursuing yours. Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble (绊倒) ,keep faith. And, when you're knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on. As we gather here today in this historic, magnificent building, the 50th woman to leave the Earth is orbiting (绕轨道运行) overhead. If we can blast 50 women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the White House.

单选题Gambling is lawful in Nevada. A. enjoyable B. irresistible C. legal D. profitable

单选题阅读下面的短文，文中有15处空白，每处空白给出了4个选项，请根据短文的内容从4个选项中选择1个最佳答案。 {{B}} How to Face Death{{/B}} It is often observed that the aged spend much time thinking and talking about their past lives, rather than about the future. These reminiscences (回忆) are not simply random or trivial memories,{{U}} (51) {{/U}}is their purpose merely to make conversation. The old person's recollections of the past help to{{U}} (52) {{/U}}an identity that is becoming increasingly fragile (脆弱的):{{U}} (53) {{/U}}any role that brings respect or any goal that might provide orientation to the future, the individual mentions their past as a reminder to listeners, that here was a life{{U}} (54) {{/U}}living.{{U}} (55) {{/U}}, the memories form part of a continuing life{{U}} (56) {{/U}}, in which the old person{{U}} (57) {{/U}}the events and experiences of the years gone by and reflects on the overall meaning of his or her own almost completed life. As the life cycle{{U}} (58) {{/U}}to its close, the aged must also learn to accept the reality of their own impending (即将发生的) death.{{U}} (59) {{/U}}this task is made difficult by the fact that death is almost a{{U}} (60) {{/U}}subject in the United States. The mere discussion of death is often regarded as{{U}} (61) {{/U}}As adults many of us find the topic frightening and are reluctant to think about it and certainly not to talk about it{{U}} (62) {{/U}}the presence of someone who is dying. Death has achieved this taboo{{U}} (63) {{/U}}only in the modern industrial societies. There seems to be an important reason for our reluctance to{{U}} (64) {{/U}}the idea of death. It is the very fact that death remains{{U}} (65) {{/U}}our control; it is almost the only one of the natural processes that is so.

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单选题The Worker"s Role in Management Traditionally, it has been the worker"s role to work and management"s role to manage. Managers have planned and directed the firm"s operation with little thought of consulting the labor force. Managers have rarely felt compelled (被迫的) to obtain the worker"s opinions or to explain their decisions to their employees. At most, companies have provided "suggestion boxes" in which workers could place ideas for improving procedures. In recent years, however, many management specialists have been arguing that workers are more than sellers of labor—they have a vital stake in the company and may be able to make significant contributions to its management. Furthermore, major company decisions profoundly affect workers and their dependents. This is particularly true of plant closings, which may put thousands on the unemployment lines. Should workers, then, play a stronger role in management? Workers should have a role in management. At the very least, the labor force should be informed of major policy decisions. (A common complaint among rank-and-file workers is the lack of information about company policies and actions.)Between 1980 and 1985 about five million workers were the victims of plant closings and permanent layoffs, often with no warning. At least 90 day"s notice ought to be given in such instances so that workers have time to adjust. Management should consult workers before closing a plant, because the workers might be able to suggest ways of improving productivity and reducing costs and might be willing to make concessions that will help keep the plant operating. It should become a general practice to include workers in some managerial decision making. There ought to be representatives of the workers on the firm"s board of directors or other major policymaking groups. If rank-and-file workers are given a voice in the planning and management of the work flow, they will help to make improvements, their morale will rise, and their productivity will increase. As a further incentive, they must be given a share in the company"s profits. This can be done through employee stock ownership plans, bonuses, or rewards for efficiency and productivity. Finally, when a plant can no longer operate at a profit, the workers should be given the opportunity to purchase the plant and run it themselves.

单选题Man of Few Words Everyone chases success, but not all of us want to be famous. South African writer John Maxwell Coetzee is (1) for keeping himself to himself. When the 63-year-old was named the 2003 Nobel Prize winner for literature earlier this month, reporters were warned that they would find him " particularly difficult to (2) ". Coetzee lives in Australia but spends part of the year teaching at the University of Chicago. He seemed (3) by the news that he won the U. S. $1.3 million prize. "It came as a complete surprise. I wasn't even aware they were due to make the announcement," he said. His (4) of privacy led to doubts as to whether Coetzee will attend the prize-giving in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10. But despite being described as (5) to track down, the critics agree that his writing is easy to get to know. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, to an English-speaking family, Coetzee (6) his breakthrough in 1980 with the novel "Waiting for the Barbarians (野蛮人)". He (7) his place among the world's leading writers with two Booker prize victories, Britain's highest honour for novels. He first (8) in 1983 for the "Life and Times of Michael K", and his second title came in 1999 for "Disgrace". A major theme in his work is South Africa's former apartheid (种族隔离) system, which divided whites from blacks. (9) with the problems of violence, crime and racial division that still exist in the country, his books have enabled ordinary people to understand apartheid (10) within. "I have always been more interested in the past than the future," he said in a rare interview. "The past (11) its shadow over the present. I hope I have made one or two people think (12) about whether they want to forget the past completely. " In fact this purity in his writing seems to be (13) in his personal life. Coetzee is a vegetarian, a cyclist rather than a motorist and doesn't drink alcohol. But what he has (14) to literature, culture and the people of South Africa is far greater than the things he has given up. "In looking at weakness and failure in life," the Nobel prize judging panel said, "Coetzee's work (15) the divine (神圣的) spark in man. /

单选题They joined the army willingly.A. intentionallyB. consciouslyC. voluntarilyD. reluctantly

单选题Her sister (urged) her to apply for the job.

单选题Which of the following statements does the author seem most likely to agree with?

单选题About one {{U}}quarter{{/U}} of the workers in the country are employed in factories. A. third B. fourth C. tenth D. fifteenth

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单选题Recently a number of cases have been reported of young children iterate a violent act previously seen on television.

单选题下面的短文后列出了7个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子做出判断：如果该句提供的是正确信息，请选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，请选择B；如果该句的信息文中没有提及，请选择C。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　{{B}}Keep on Fighting{{/B}} Turning once again to the question of invasion, I would observe that there has never been a period in all these long centuries of which we boast when an absolute guarantee against invasion, still tess against serious raids, could have been given to our people. In the days of Napoleon the same wind which would have carried his transports across the Channel might have driven away the blockading (封锁) fleet. There was always the chance, and it is that chance which has excited and befooled (愚弄) the imaginations of many continental tyrants. Many are the tales that are told. We are assured that novel methods will be adopted, and when we see the originality of malice (怨恨),the ingenuity of aggression, which our enemy displays, we may certainly prepare ourselves for every kind of novel stratagem (战略) and every kind of brutal and treacherous (奸的) manoeuvre (花招). I think that no idea is so outlandish (古怪的) that it should not be considered and viewed with a searching, but at the same time, I hope, with a steady eye. We must never forget the solid assurances of sea power and those which belong to air power if it can be locally exercised. I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace (威胁) of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. This is the resolve of his Majesty's government—every man of them. This is the will of parliament and the nation. The British empire and the French republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous states have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious (可憎的) apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag (变弱) or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost might be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated (征服) and starving, then our empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the new world, with its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.

单选题Throughout most of their lives,human beings perpetually learn and increase their mental capacities.

单选题Elizabeth enjoys going to work in downtown New York.

单选题I wasn"t qualified for the job really but I got it anyhow .

单选题She has a deeply moving experience during these years.

单选题 Financing College Training High school students who, after graduation, would like to continue their education are frequently faced with many problems in financing college training. Free education is not so wide-spread at the college level (51) at the elementary and (52) school levels. There is usually a charge for (53) . In addition, for most students, going to college means living away from home, an expensive matter. (54) , then, can be done by a student who finds that he must help to finance himself if he is to (55) his education beyond high school? There are several (56) Scholarships are sometimes available. These are usually (57) partly on the basis of high grades. Therefore the day-to day work in high school may be very important for determining one's (58) of help from this source. Another (59) of help is the college loan fund, which is established for the (60) of providing loans to (61) students. A third plan is that of working one's way through school. Work may involve (62) a part-time job outside the college. Sometimes it means (63) professors in laboratory work, library work, or office (64) . Sometimes it means performing some (65) which the student body requires, such as helping in the preparation and serving of meals, working in college stores, and the like.

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单选题US Blacks Hard-hit by Cancer Death rates for cancer are falling for all Americans, but black Americans are still more likely to die of cancer than whites, the American Cancer Society said Monday. In a special report on cancer and blacks, the organization said blacks are usually diagnosed with cancer later than whites, and they are more likely to die of the disease. This could be because of unequal access to medical care, because blacks are more likely to have other diseases like diabetes as well, and perhaps because of differences in the biology of the cancer itself, the report added. "In general, African Americans have less likelihood of surviving five years after diagnosis than whites for all cancer sites and all stages of diagnosis," the report said. "In describing cancer statistics for African Americans, this report recognizes that socioeconomic disparities and unequal access to medical care may underlie many of the differences associated with race." The Cancer Society said blacks should be encouraged to get check-ups earlier, when cancer is more treatable, and it said more research was needed to see if biological differences play a role. "The new statistics emphasize the continuing importance of eliminating these social disparities through public policy and education efforts," the organization said in a statement. But it also noted a drop in cancer death rates. "Cancer death rates in both sexes for all sites combined have declined substantially among African Americans since 1992, as have incidence rates," said the report. "Increased efforts to improve economic conditions in combination with education about the relationship of lifestyle choices to cancer could further reduce the burden of cancer among African Americans." About 36 million Americans describe themselves as black, representing about 12 percent of the population.