单选题Rodman met with Tony to try and settle the dispute over his contract.

单选题Companion of My Life Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists" advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where there is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love for its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.

单选题{{B}}第三篇{{/B}} {{B}} Silent and Deadly{{/B}} Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or ministrokes, result from temporary interruptions of blood flow to the brain. Unlike full strokes, they present symptoms lasting anywhere from a few seconds to 24 hours. Rarely do they cause permanent neurological damage, but they are often precursors of a major stroke. "Our message is quite clear," says Dr. Robert Adams, professor of neurology at-the Medical College of Georgia in August. "TIAs, while less severe than strokes in the short term, are quite dangerous and need a quick diagnosis and treatment as well as appropriate follow-up to prevent future injury." Unfortunately, ministrokes are greatly underdiagnosed. A study conducted for the National Stroke Association indicates that 2.5% of all adults aged 18 or older (about 4.9 million people in the U. S.) have experienced a confirmed TIA4. An additional 1.2 million Americans over the age of 45, the study showed, have most likely suffered a ministroke without realizing it. These findings suggest that if the public knew how to spot the symptoms of stroke, especially ministrokes, and sought prompt medical treatment, thousands of lives could be saved and major disability could be avoided. The problem is that the symptoms of a ministroke are often subtle and passing. Nonetheless, there are signs you can look out for: ▲ Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. ▲ Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. ▲ Confusion and difficulty speaking or understanding. ▲ Difficulty walking, dizziness or loss of coordination. ▲ Severe headache with no known cause. Along with these symptoms, researchers have identified some key indicators that increase your chances of having a full-blown stroke after a TIA: if you're over 60, have experienced symptoms lasting longer than 10 minutes, feel weak and have a history of diabetes. As with many diseases, you can help yourself by changing your lifestyle. The first things you should do are quit smoking, limit your intake of alcohol to no more than a drink or two a day and increase your physical activity. Even those who suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes can improve their odds--and minimize complications if they do have a Stroke--by keeping their illness under control. If you experience any of the symptoms, your first call should be to your doctor. It could be the call that saves your life.

单选题Many fine cooks insist on ingredients of the highest quality. A. demand B. rely on C. prepare for D. create

单选题I think their plan will work, but they themselves are very suspicious about it.A. certainB. worriedC. confidentD. doubtful

单选题It is obvious that he will win the game at last.A. likelyB. possiblyC. clearlyD. finally

单选题"I think you"ve made a mistake," he said mildly .

单选题I reserve the right to disagree. A. deserve B. keep C. perceive D. notice

单选题When once you have caught the disease, you are immune from it for the rest of your life.A. freeB. busyC. calmD. impatient

单选题She felt that she was the most solitary person on earth.

单选题It has been said that the acts provided a new course of action and did not merely regulate or enlarge an old one.

单选题In a fog everything looks vague.A. uncertainB. uneasyC. unclearD. unexpected

单选题Online gambling is {{U}}lawful{{/U}} in Nevada. A.legal B.irresistible C.enjoyable D.profitable

单选题His great changes surprised us. A. beat B. sold C. amazed D. conformed

单选题Structurally,the inside of early Christian churches was simple. A. layout B. design C. interior D. content

单选题Tatoo Jack's friend Tony had recently gotten a tatoo (文身) and Jack was so impressed by Tony's bravery and his tatoo that he decided to get one, too. Why do a lot of young people in North America get tatoos today? Peer pressure, media influence, and personal expression are some of the common reasons. The desire to be part of a group, to be accepted by one's friends or peers, can have a great influence on what a person does. Sometimes, wearing a tatoo can be a sign that you belong to a certain group. Gangs often use special clothes and tatoos to identify their particular group. For example, in one gang all the members may wear green army jackets and have large "Xs" tatooed on their arms. It is not only gangs that have this type of special "uniform". Young people often belong to a certain group of friends. Some of these groups wear only brand-name clothes. Others wear tatoos. When a person's friends are all doing something, such as getting a tatoo, that person is more likely to do the same thing, and get a tatoo too. The media is another big influence behind the popularity of tatoos in North America. A wide variety of media images show tatoos. Tatoos can be seen on people appearing in commercials selling expensive cars. Famous sports heroes with tatoos are shown in magazines. Fashion models are often seen in magazines and on TV wearing designer clothes that show their bodies tatooed with detailed and colorful patterns. These media images link tatoos to ideas of wealth, success, and status. As a result, many people decide to get a tatoo for its fashion and status value. It is not always the influence of other people or the media that results in a person getting a tatoo. Many people decide to wear tatoos in order to express their artistic nature, their beliefs, or their feelings in other words, to show their individuality. A musician in a rock band may get a tatoo of a guitar on the arm. Some environmentalists may tatoo pictures of endangered animals on their shoulders. Lovers may tatoo each others' names over their hearts. A tatoo can be a public sign to show what is important in a person's life.

单选题He endured great pain before he finally {{U}}expired{{/U}}. A. fired B. resigned C. die D. retreated

单选题According to Dr. Pagel, the academic performance of a student will be affected

单选题She {{U}}bumped{{/U}} into her boyfriend in town this morning.

单选题Standing in the wind of winter, he was {{U}}shivering{{/U}} all over with cold.