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In the US Nurse’ Health Study, women who slept an average of 7 hours a night_______.
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gained the least weight
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were inclined to eat less
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found their vigor enhanced
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were less susceptible to illness
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2、【
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The popular belief about obesity is that___________.
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it makes us sleepy
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it causes sleep loss
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it increases our appetite
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it results from lack of sleep
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3、【
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How does indoor heating affect our life?
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it makes us stay indoors more
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it accelerates our metabolic rate
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it makes us feel more energetic
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it contributes to our weight gain
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4、【
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What does the author say about the effect of nicotine on smokers?
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it threatens their health
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it heightens their spirits
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it suppresses their appetite
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it slows down their metabolism
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5、【
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Who are most likely to be overweight according to Katherine Fergal’s study?
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heavy smokers
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passive smokers
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those who never smoke
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those who quit smoking
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6、【
单选题
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According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, the increased obesity in the US is a result of_______.
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the growing number of smokers among young people
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the rising proportion of minorities in its population
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the increasing consumption of high-calorie foods
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the improving living standards of the poor people
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7、【
单选题
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[1分]
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He is quite easy to recognize
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He is an outstanding speaker
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He looks like a movie star
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He looks young for his age
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8、【
单选题
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[1分]
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consult her dancing teacher
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take a more interesting class
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continue her dancing class
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improve her dancing skills
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9、【
单选题
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[1分]
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the man did not believe what the woman said
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the man accompanied the woman to the hospital
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the woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury
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the woman may not followed the doctor’s instructions
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10、【
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[1分]
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they are not in style any more
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they have cost him far too much
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they no longer suit his eyesight
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they should be cleaned regularly
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11、【
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[1分]
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fixing some furniture
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repairing the toy train
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reading the instructions
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assembling the bookcase
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12、【
单选题
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[1分]
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urge Jenny to spend more time on study
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help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams
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act towards Jenny in a more sensible way
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send Jenny to a volleyball training center
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13、【
单选题
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[1分]
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The building of the dam needs a large budget
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The proposed site is near the residential area
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The local people feel insecure about the dam
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The dam poses a threat to the local environment
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14、【
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[1分]
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It saw the end of its booming years worldwide
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Its production and sales reached record levels.
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It became popular in some foreign countries
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Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.
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15、【
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[1分]
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They cost less.
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They tasted better.
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They were in fashion.
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They were widely advertised.
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16、【
单选题
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[1分]
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It is sure to fluctuate.
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It is bound to revive.
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It will remain basically stable.
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It will see no more monopoly
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17、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Organising protests
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Recruiting members
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Acting as its spokesman.
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Saving endangered animals.
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单选题
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Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations
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Anti-nuclear campaigns
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Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor
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Removing industrial waste.
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19、【
单选题
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By harassing them.
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By appealing to the public
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By taking legal action.
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By resorting to force.
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20、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Doubtful
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Reserved
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Indifferent
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Supportive
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21、【
单选题
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[1分]
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The air becomes still.
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The air pressure is low.
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The clouds block the sun.
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The sky appears brighter.
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22、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.
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Sailors’ saying about the weather are unreliable.
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People knew long ago how to predict the weather.
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It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days.
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23、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.
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People can predict the weather by their senses
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Who are the real experts in weather forecast.
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Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably
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24、【
单选题
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[1分]
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They often feel insecure about their jobs.
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They are unable to decide what to do first.
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They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.
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they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day
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25、【
单选题
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Analyze them rationally.
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Draw a detailed to-do list.
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Turn to others for help.
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Handle them one by one.
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26、【
单选题
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[1分]
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They have accomplished little.
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They feel utterly exhausted.
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They have worked out a way to relax.
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They no longer feel any sense of guilt.
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27、【
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[1分]
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Their performance may improve.
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Their immune system may be reinforced
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Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.
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Their physical development may be enhanced.
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28、【
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Improved mental functioning
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Increased susceptibility to disease
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Speeding up of blood circulation
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Reduction of stress-related hormones
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29、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Pretend to be in better shape.
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Have more physical exercise.
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Turn more often to friends for help
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Pay more attention to bodily sensations.
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30、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Different approaches to coping with stress.
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Various causes for serious health problems.
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The relationship between stress and illness.
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New finding of medical research on stress.
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31、【
单选题
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How do people often measure progress in agriculture?
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By its productivity
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By its sustainability
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By its impact on the environment
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By its contribution to economic growth
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32、【
单选题
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Specialisation and the effort to increase yields have resulted in________.
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Localised pollution
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the shrinking of farmland
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competition from overseas
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the decrease of biodiversity
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33、【
单选题
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What does the author think of traditional farming practices?
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They have remained the same over the centuries
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They have not kept pace with population growth
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They are not necessarily sustainable
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They are environmentally friendly
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34、【
单选题
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What will agriculture be like in the 21st century
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It will go through radical changes
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It will supply more animal products
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It will abandon traditional farming practices
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It will cause zero damage to the environment
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35、【
单选题
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What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
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To remind people of the need of sustainable development
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To suggest ways of ensuring sustainable food production
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To advance new criteria for measuring farming progress
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To urge people to rethink what sustainable agriculture is
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36、【
单选题
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How were immigrants viewed by U.S. Congress in early days?
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They were of inferior races.
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They were a Source of political corruption.
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They were a threat to the nation’s security.
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They were part of the nation’s bloodstream.
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37、【
单选题
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What does the author think of the new immigrants?
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They will be a dynamic work force in the U.S.
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They can do just as well as their predecessors.
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They will be very disappointed on the new land.
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They may find it hard to fit into the mainstream.
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38、【
单选题
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What does Edward Telles’ research say about Mexican-Americans?
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They may slowly improve from generation to generation.
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They will do better in terms of educational attainment.
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They will melt into the African-American community.
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They may forever remain poor and underachieving.
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39、【
单选题
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What should be done to help the new immigrants?
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Rid them of their inferiority complex.
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Urge them to adopt American customs.
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Prevent them from being marginalized.
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Teach them standard American English.
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40、【
单选题
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According to the author, the burning issue concerning immigration is_______.
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How to deal with people entering the U.S. without documents
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How to help immigrants to better fit into American society
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How to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the border
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How to limit the number of immigrants to enter the U.S.
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