单选题In his lifetime, he enjoyed a reputation ______.

单选题Is there meaning in the length of a finger? Long fingers are a (31) of refinement. A short stubby hand argues a lack of (32) Long fingers might also be a sign of a good basketball player or pianist. (33) maybe just a master at thumb wars. This (34) is sure: studies in recent years have (35) toward a number of findings. One of the studies just (36) finger length to success in financial trading. Earlier work found that male stock traders made more money on days (37) their level of the male hormone testosterone was higher. John Coates—himself a former trader—wondered if, (38) , men with more testosterone (39) more successful traders. A way to know how much is to (40) their ring finger to their index finger. The index finger is the one (41) the thumb; the ring finger is third from the thumb. The longer the ring finger and the shorter the index finger, the (42) the testosterone exposure. The study involved forty-four traders and their (43) and losses over a twenty-month period (44) in two thousand seven. Those with the (45) experience and testosterone exposure earned about six times as much as those with the least. (46) , the research showed that traders with the most exposure (47) made the most money in wild markets (48) quick action is required. Testosterone is known to make people more (49) themselves and more willing to take risks. It may also (50) a person's thinking ability.

单选题Which of the following italicized parts indicates cause? A. The sailors were at the mercy of the wind and waves. B. He declined the invitation on the ground of a previous engagement. C. In the classroom, he found Jack on the point of departure. D. Harry achieved his goal by force of determination.

单选题______ is LESS likely to attend the supposed summit meeting.

单选题Giving support means taking an active and genuine interest in ______ concerns the young reader.A. whichB. asC. whateverD. all

单选题What was the price of a barrel of crude oil on Friday?

单选题Which of the following would be the most suitable title of the passage?

单选题______ for my illness, I would have lent him a helping hand. A.Not being B.Had it not been C.Without being D.Not having been

单选题Professor Black often reminds us to ______ ourselves of every chance to improve our English.

单选题My own worm factory is made from a plastic dustbin and it works well, but I welcome the advent of a new, custom-made job ______ I think is a pretty reasonable price.A. at whichB. with whatC. at whatD. with which

单选题The student did his homework ______ his professor had assigned.

单选题Which of the following was NOT a reason for using bricks in construction?

单选题Which of the following italicized parts is a predicative clause? A．I feel it a pity that I haven't been to the get-together. B．It is estimated that the vase is 2,000 years old. C．It now appears that they are in urgent need of help. D．My hope is that he will keep it a secret for ever.

单选题 Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

单选题The clause in the sentence "It seems that his idea is more practical" is

单选题 Question 25 to 26 are based on the follwing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.