单选题In Tom's eyes, the restaurant at the comer of the street is a very {{U}}smart{{/U}} one.

单选题Our party is perfect due to our careful plan.A. excellentB. normalC. commonD. casual

单选题{{B}}第二篇{{/B}} {{B}} Really Equal Partnership{{/B}} Rodney Mace, 36, is married with two young children, and is a part time teacher of architectural history, "I am constantly surprised by other people's, when they come to the house and see me cleaning a floor or hanging out the washing. Their eyes open wide at the sight of it! Much of the comment comes from men. But I am even more surprised at the number of women who comment too." His wife Jane, an Oxford graduate in modern languages, has a demanding full-time job. She is director of the Cambridge House literacy scheme for adults in South London. Her working week involves several evenings and Saturdays, and at these times her husband is in sole charge of home and family. Apart from this, they share household jobs and employ a child-minder for the afternoons. This enables him to teach two days a week and to do what he considers his principal work: writing. He has written several books and spends much of his time in the British Museum Reading Room, cycling there from his home in Brixton. People ask the Maces if they think their children miss them. One can argue that satisfied parents generally have satisfied children, but in any case the Maces are careful to reserve time and energy to play with their children. "And they have now developed relationships with other adults and children." Previously, Rodney Mace worked full-time and Jane only part-time. Then 18 months ago, the director of the literacy scheme left. "It seems to me that Jane was very well suited to do this job. She was very doubtful about it. But I urged her to apply. She did, and she got it." Jane Mace confirms that she needed this encouragement, as so many women initially do. Did his male ego(自我，自己) suffer from the change-over? Nothing like that occurred. But he still seems amazed at the way it hanged his thinking. "I felt that we were finally going to be partners. I felt enormous relief, I wasn't avoiding responsibility, but changing it. Our relationship is so much better now. It has been a change for the good for both of us—think for all of us, in every aspect of our lives. I cannot overemphasize that: in every aspect, I thing it is fundamental tat the woman works. The idea of equal partnership is an illusion if one partner doesn't work."

单选题When Fear Takes Control of the Mind A panic attack is a sudden feeling of terror. Usually it does not last long, but it may feel like forever. The cause can be something as normally uneventful as driving over a bridge or flying in an airplane. And it can happen even if the person has driven over many bridges or flown many times before. A fast heart beat. Sweaty hands. Difficulty breathing. A lightheaded feeling. At first a person may have no idea what is wrong. But these can all be signs of what is known as panic disorder. The first appearance usually is between the ages of 18 and 25. In some cases it develops after a tragedy, like the death of a loved one, or some other difficult situation. In the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says more than two million people are affected in any one-year period. The American Psychological Association says panic disorder is two times more likely in women than men. And it can last anywhere from a few months to a lifetime. Panic attacks can be dangerous—for example, if a person is driving at the time. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the state of Maryland is so long and so high over the water, it is famous for scaring motorists. There is even a driver assistance program to help people get across. Some people who suffer a panic attack develop a phobia, a deep fear of ever repeating the activity that brought on the attack. But experts say panic disorder can be treated. Doctors might suggest anti-anxiety or antidepressant medicines. Talking to a counselor could help a person learn to deal with or avoid a panic attack. There are breathing methods, for example, that might help a person calm down. Panic disorder is included among what mental health professionals call anxiety disorders. A study published last week reported a link between anxiety disorders and several physical diseases. It says these include thyroid disease, lung and stomach problems, arthritis, migraine headaches and allergic conditions. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada say that in most cases the physical condition followed the anxiety disorder. But, they say, exactly how the two are connected remains unknown. The report in the Archives of Internal Medicine came from a German health study of more than 4,000 adults.

单选题I am heartily grateful to your help.

单选题The library already subscribes to at least one of the materials related periodicals published by them.A. periodB. scienceC. magazinesD. novels

单选题A lot changed in between the births of my second and third daughters. For one thing, thistime around I really am getting no sleep; for another, the pediatrician recommended something forour 1 - month - old that is different from what had been suggested for our other children. She said we needed to pick up a liquid multivitamin that contains 400 international units (IUs) of vitamin D. It was a little confusing, because with our first daughter, now almost 4, the doctor told us to simply get her out in the sun from time to time to let her body produce vitamin D. When our second child was born two years ago, we were told to give her a multivitamin that had 200 IUs ofvitamin D. And now another change. So, what gives with vitamin D, and what do we really know about its risks and bene: fits? How much vitamin D did the pediatrician recommended for the writer's third daughter?A. 200 IUsB. 400 IUsC. 4 IUsD. None

单选题It is postulated that a cure for the disease will have been found by the year 2000.

单选题Her novel depicts an ambitious Chinese.

单选题DNA Fingerprinting DNA is the genetic material found within the cell nuclei of all living things. In mammals the strands of DNA are grouped into structures called chromosomes. With the exception of identical siblings (as in identical twins), the complete DNA of each individual is unique. DNA fingerprinting is sometimes called DNA typing. It is a method of identification that compares bits of DNA. A DNA fingerprint is constructed by first drawing out a DNA sample from body tissue or fluid such as hair, blood, or saliva. The sample is then segmented using enzymes, and the segments are arranged by size. The segments are marked with probes and exposed on X-ray film, where they form a pattern of black bars—the DNA fingerprint. If the DNA fingerprints produced from two different samples match, the two samples probably came from the same person. DNA fingerprinting was first developed as all identification technique in 1985. Originally used to detect the presence of genetic diseases, it soon came to be used in criminal investigations and legal affairs. The first criminal conviction based on DNA evidence in the United States occurred in 1988. In criminal investigations, DNA fingerprints derived from evidence collected at the crime scene are compared to the DNA fingerprints of suspects. Generally, courts have accepted the reliability of DNA testing and admitted DNA test results into evidence. However, DNA fingerprinting is controversial in a number of areas: the accuracy of the results, the cost of testing, and the possible misuse of the technique. The accuracy of DNA fingerprinting has been challenged for several reasons. First, because DNA segments rather than complete DNA strands are "fingerprinted": a DNA fingerprint may not be unique; large-scale research to confirm the uniqueness of DNA fingerprinting test results has not been conducted. In addition, DNA fingerprinting is often done in private laboratories that may not follow uniform testing standards and quality controls. Also, since human beings must interpret the test, human error could lead to false results. DNA fingerprinting is expensive. Suspects who are unable to provide their own DNA to experts may not be able to successfully defend themselves against charges based on DNA evidence. Widespread use of DNA testing for identification purposes may lead to the establishment of a DNA fingerprint database.

单选题As time went on, a genuine friendship grew up between us.

单选题I enjoyed the play -- it had a clever plot and very {{U}}funny{{/U}} dialogues.

单选题Even with detailed knowledge about an area, geologists cannot easily locate stores of underground natural gas.A. varietiesB. mapsC. suppliesD. shops

单选题If headaches only {{U}}occur{{/U}} at night，lack of fresh air is often the cause

单选题Sleepless at Night It was a normal summer night. Humidity (湿气) hung in the thick air. I couldn't go to sleep, partly because of my cold and partly because of my expectations for the next day. My mum had said that tomorrow was going to be a surprise. Sweat stuck to my aching body. Finally, I gathered enough strength to sit up. I looked out of my small window into the night. There was a big bright moon hanging in the sky, giving off a magic light. I couldn't stand the pressure anymore, so I did what I always do to make myself feel better. I went to the bathroom and picked up my toothbrush and toothpaste. I cleaned my teeth as if there was no tomorrow. Back and forth, up and down. Then I walked downstairs to look for some signs of movement, some life. Gladiator, my cat frightened me as he meowed (喵喵地唱出) his sad song. He was on the old orange couch (长沙发), sitting up on his front legs, waiting for something to happen. He looked at me as if to show "I'm lonely, pet me. I need a good hug (紧抱) ." Even the couch begged me to sit on it. In one movement I settled down onto the soft couch. This couch represented my parents' marriage, my birth, and hundreds of other little events. As I held Gladiator, my heart started beating heavily. My mind was flooded with questions: What's life? Am I really alive? Are you listening to me? Every time I moved my hand down Gladiator's body, I had a new thought; each touch sang a different song. I forgot all about the heat and the next day's surprise. The atmosphere was so full of warmth and silence that I sank into its arms. Falling asleep with the big cat in my arms, I felt all my worries slowly move away.

单选题 下面的短文有15处空白，请根据短文内容为每处空白确定1个最佳选项。 {{B}}Staying Active in Old Age Keeps People Mobile{{/B}} People over 70 who aren't active are more likely to develop problems walking or climbing stairs within a few years, according to a new study. These findings suggest that it's very important to stay______(51) in old age, study author Dr. Marjolein Visser told Reuters Health. "Physical activity in old age is as important______(52) taking your medications (药物)," Visser noted. "You do not need to join an expensive, fancy sports club with high-tech (高科技的) equipment. Your body will already______(53) from regular walking." Visser, a Dutch (荷兰的) scholar, explained that______(54) active helps prevent people from becoming breathless during simple activities, increase muscle mass and strength, and maintain the balance people need to walk up stairs, for instance. To investigate how important exercise is to older adults, Visser's team interviewed 3,075 men and______(55) between the ages of 70 and 79, all of whom said they had no problems walking one-quarter of a mile or climbing______(56). The investigators followed the subjects for 4-1/2 years, noting who developed problems ______(57) and climbing stairs. During the study, 34 percent of men and 47______(58) of women said they began to struggle with walking and climbing stairs. People______(59) were inactive were twice as likely to report these problems as people who said they got regular exercise. People who didn't exercise but had active lifestyles appeared to be at a somewhat higher risk of developing______(60) walking and climbing stairs, relative to people who exercised______(61). Still, leading an active lifestyle appeared to protect people______(62) problems better than being generally inactive, the researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics (老年医学) Society. Among people who were inactive,______(63) who walked even a little bit-such as brisk (轻快的) walking for a little over an hour per week - were at a lower ______(64) of mobility (可动性) problems. "If you do not like to exercise or you cannot exercise______(65) of serious health problems or functional limitations, do try to be as active as possible," Visser advised.

单选题New York is rated second in the production of 850,000,000 dollars this year. A. ranked B. occupied C. arranged D. classified

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单选题 Migrant Workers In the past twenty years, there has been an increasing tendency for workers to move from one country to another. {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}some newly independent countries have understandably restricted most jobs to local people, others have attracted and welcomed migrant workers. This is particularly the case in the Middle East, {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}increased oil incomes have enabled many countries to {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}outsiders to improve local facilities. {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}the Middle East has attracted oil-workers from the USA and Europe. It has brought in construction workers and technicians from many countries, {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}South Korea and Japan. In view of the difficult living and working conditions in the Middle East, it is not {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}that the pay is high to attract suitable workers. Many engineers and technicians can earn at least {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}money in the Middle East as they can in their own country, and this is a major attraction. An allied benefit is the low taxation or complete lack of it. This increases the net amount of pay received by visiting workers and is very popular with them. Sometimes a disadvantage has a compensating advantage. {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}, the difficult living conditions often lead to increased friendship when workers have to depend on each other {{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}safety and comfort. {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}, many migrant workers can save large sums of money partly {{U}} {{U}} 11 {{/U}} {{/U}}the lack of entertainment facilities. The work is often complex and full of problems but this merely presents greater challenge to engineers who prefer to find solutions {{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}problems rather than do routine work in their home country. One major problem which {{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}migrant workers in the Middle East is that their jobs are temporary ones. They are nearly always on contract, so it is not easy for them to plan ahead with great confidence. This is to be expected since no country welcomes a large number of foreign workers as permanent residents. {{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}, migrant workers accept this disadvantage, along with others, because of the {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}}financial benefits which they receive.

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