There are reports that pupils in some areas were ______ to participate in welcome ceremonies.

Lucy______ going back to school since she saved enough money, but she hasn't decided yet.

International Summer Exchange Program1. Aims of the programTo create a rewarding exchange experience2. Components【T1】______ to enhance understanding of study areasChances to gain insight into the【T2】______ culture3. CoursesAt least 1 regular undergraduate course:【T3】______ credits in totalCourse list is available【T4】______Transcript: issued to each participant and home institutionCredit transfers: consult your home institution4. Accommodation【T5】______accommodation: compulsory for participantsA【T6】______room in a student hallPillows, linens, and towels are【T7】______5. Program feeBasic program fee: USD 849【T8】______ (Optional): USD 58Travel insurance fee: USD 436. Application proceduresStep 1: seek home institution's nominationStep 2: complete and submit the【T9】______Step 3: email latest transcript in【T10】______

In the sentence "This beautiful village remains unknown to the rest of the world", the italicized word is

PASSAGE THREE

(1)Drought is a slow emergency. It does not swoop down out of the skies like a tornado or pull the earth apart like an earthquake. A drought of the kind the Eastern seaboard in the United States is suffering now, the worst of this century in at least four states, is the product not of one summer's failed rains but of chronic dryness over several seasons—compounded by routine profligacy in our use of water. It is the result of what we have all been taught to call good weather—hot, it is true, but blue skies day after day, mild winters, and little snow. It is also the result of what we have come to call normal water use. (2)The drought of 1999 has become severe enough to bring about a flurry of administrative actions intended to mitigate its effects on farms, businesses and communities. On Friday, President Clinton ordered to organize timely drought relief. New Jersey's Governor, Christine Todd Whitman, and the Governors of Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia have all imposed mandatory restrictions on water use. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman has declared West Virginia and 33 counties in 5 surrounding states a disaster area. Meanwhile, the Senate approved $7.4 billion in aid to farmers, to which a drought disaster relief package will need to be added. (3)This is all to the good, and it may also reconcentrate for a moment, our attention on this nation's patterns of water usage. Drought is nothing new, and dealing with it does not require radically new ideas. Many organizations have been set up in recent years in order to monitor drought conditions and respond to them as the long-term events they are. According to the National Drought Mitigation Center nearly every encounter with water scarcity leads to a set of recommendations—essentially the ones invoked in a drought emergency—meant to discourage consumption and encourage recycling. But once the rains begin again and controls are lifted, water use tends to rebound to previous levels. Drought dramatizes an epistemological problem that has real, practical effects. There is something almost intangible about the causes of drought, something as abstract and as forceful as fate. It is hard to tie any single drought unequivocally to the solid evidence of global warming, but that too lurks in many people's minds as the ultimate cause of this summer's drought. (4)Against such a grand array of forces, it can be hard to imagine how taking a shorter shower or watering the lawn less frequently makes a difference. But individual action—conserving water—is the basis for collective action, and collectively, the residents of drought-stricken states can make an enormous difference in their own welfare, both now, when stream levels are at record lows, and in the future, when rain returns. (5)Farmers, of course, are forced to take the weather as it comes. Farms, like many other forms of industry, require water for economic survival, which is exactly what is at risk again this year. The reserves of water in reservoirs have been steadily diminishing. So have the economic reserves of American farmers, who find themselves bringing their products to market, if they survive this dry season at all, at depressed prices. Neither of these problems, drought or farm income can be solved with a sudden flurry of attention. (6)They require long-term commitment and the changing of habits that are so persistent we have come to call them normal.

Thermal expansion of solid is _____ detected by our naked eyes.

No food or drink is allowed on the premises . The underlined part means______. (2013-76)

(1)The aroma of chocolate perfumes the air of the Rue d'Assas in Paris. Entering Christian Constant's state-of-the-art boutique, you find yourself in the kingdom of Paris's king of chocolate, where the humble cocoa bean is turned into chocolate Easter eggs. (2)Constant, who is a chef, admits that chocolate is his passion and main interest in life. He first developed a fascination with chocolate when he was working for Gaston Lenotre, a famous French pastry chef. (3)Every year he has a theme for decorating Easter eggs: this year his decorations are inspired by "Art Nouveau". Tonight he has a dinner for 130 to organize and he has to prepare a three-foot-high Art Nou-veau-style Easter egg by noon tomorrow. This, for Constant, is a normal schedule. (4)Constant believes that his chocolate creations are as much of a work of art as other sculptures. It is, therefore, understandable that the restaurant, which he opened last month, is situated in the National Monuments Museum in Paris. During the day the restaurant is a tearoom and offers chocolate in every imaginable form. Customers can choose from a selection of sweet chocolate desserts or try the more exotic spicy chocolates. Constant is also a professional "nose", working closely with the French Institute of Taste. He is capable of identifying 450 different tastes and flavors. Constant explains that the mouth, which can only taste four things—salt, sweet, acid and bitter—is "stupid" in comparison to the nose. He believes that the nose is everything. (5)In his book The Taste of Chocolate, he explains how in 1502 Christopher Columbus came across an island and went ashore. He was greeted by an Indian chief bearing gifts, among which were huge sacks of beans which Columbus thought was local currency. To his surprise, they prepared a drink for him. But Columbus, who disliked the odd bitter taste, continued on his travels, ignorant of the fact that he had just tasted cocoa. Like Columbus, Constant travels the cocoa countries where he checks quality and works with local experts. Quality can vary depending on the region, year, and method of preparation. According to Constant, Venezuela and Trinidad have the best cocoa beans, which they export all over the world either as beans or as cocoa. (6)Constant, who is a hard worker, only sleeps three hours a night. He talks long into the night with members of a club he has formed. The club is called "The Chocolate Munchers". Their main official activity is to get together for monthly dinners where they eat a very tiny dinner and tons of chocolate desserts. (7)"I am an addict," Constant admits, "and I don't want to be cured! "

Language belongs to each member of the society, to the cleaner _______ to the professor.

Twelve is to three ______ four is to one.[1998]

PASSAGE THREE

Thousands of______ at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.

Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably______a threat to the human race than environmental destruction.

The space shuttle 【T1】______ made a rare night landing at the Kennedy Space Centre early on Thursday. The night landing, the eleventh in the Centre's 94 shuttle missions, ended a 10-day mission to【T2】______ the orbiting International【T3】______. Although the【T4】______ created a 【T5】______that could be heard along much of Florida's eastern seaboard,【T6】______ on the ground could not see the orbiter until it was directly over the【T7】______ lights. 【T8】______ showers off the Florida coast had threatened to【T9】______ the shuttle's return, but forecasters gave the【T10】______when they decided no rain would fall within 48 kilometres of the space centre.

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Which of the following italicized phrases indicates CAUSE?

How to Save Money1. Spend money on【T1】first【T1】______Your first【T2】: food, water, housing & clothing【T2】______Don't splurge on necessitiesFood: cutting down on【T3】【T3】______Housing: moving to an area with【T4】【T4】______2. Save for an【T5】【T5】______The benefits of having enough money in a【T6】【T6】______Giving you peace of mind when faced with【T7】【T7】______Earning you money in the long run 3. Put away moneyPut【T8】in a savings account【T8】______Normal savings are available for【T9】【T9】______Avoid spending your savingsSave at least【T10】of your income【T10】______

After graduating from colleges, most graduates have to face a difficult choice of where to find a job. Should university graduates choose jobs in large modern cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou? People have different ideas. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, young people can have many more opportunities than in small towns. Those big cities are usually economically developed areas in China, and therefore many Chinese and international companies choose to do business there. For young university graduates, they can have far more chances to find a promising job in big cities. If college graduates choose to work in big cities, they can have opportunities to get in touch with elites in every field. Many forums and international meetings are held in big cities, providing great opportunities for young people to enrich their knowledge and renovate their thinking. Living and working in big cities can broaden their horizon. In modern big cities, one's ability is far more important than his family background. As long as one is diligent and hard-working, he can build up a bright future by himself. NO Big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are the most developed areas in China, but at the same time, the living cost there is also too high to afford. Although the salary in big cities is higher than that in small towns, the cost is even higher. The competition in big cities is too fierce, and the pace of life there is too fast for people to bear. In some top 500 companies, it is quite common for employees to work till night. In order to get promotion, young people have to face greater pressure, and therefore both their mental and physical health is often facing threats. If graduates choose to work in small cities or towns, their salary may not be that high, but they can live a healthy and normal life. Instead of working overtime, they can relax themselves on the weekend, such as going outdoors and attending gatherings.

Mrs. Robson invited us to dinner after_____.