1、【
单选题
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[1分]
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The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood.
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They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits.
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Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.
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Mary cares too much about her looks.
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2、【
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[1分]
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Go to an art exhibition.
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Attend the opening night of a play.
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Dine out with an old friend.
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See his paintings on display.
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3、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Her mother was quite outstanding in academic word.
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She was not particularly interested in going to school.
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Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.
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She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.
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4、【
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[1分]
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The machines there were ill maintained.
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Tickets for its members were cheaper.
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It was filled with people all the time.
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It had a reputation for good service.
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5、【
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[1分]
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Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.
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Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.
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Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.
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A double blessing has descended upon Tom.
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6、【
单选题
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[1分]
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There were too many questions in the examination.
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The examination was well beyond the course content.
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The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.
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The course prepared him adequately for the examination.
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7、【
单选题
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[1分]
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It’s less time consuming.
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His wife is tired of cooking.
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It’s part of his job.
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He is sick of home-cooked meals.
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8、【
单选题
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[1分]
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He has just started to teach piano lessons.
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He seldom takes things seriously.
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He is very proud of his piano skills.
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He usually understates his achievements.
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9、【
单选题
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[1分]
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It’s tedious.
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It’s absurd.
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It’s justifiable.
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It’s understandable.
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10、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Arrange accommodation for her.
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Explain the cause of the cancellation.
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Compensate her for the inconvenience.
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Allow her to take another flight that night.
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11、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Producing legendary painting.
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Making a fortune from decorative arts.
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Manufacturing quality furniture.
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Setting up a special museum.
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12、【
单选题
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[1分]
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To show his fascination with Asian culture.
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To tell the story of the American Revolution.
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To promote interest in American decorative arts.
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To increase the popularity of the DuPont Company.
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13、【
单选题
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[1分]
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By theme of period.
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By style of design.
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By manufacturer of origin.
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By function of purpose.
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14、【
单选题
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[1分]
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People may use two or more languages.
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People will choose Chinese rather than English.
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The percentage of native speakers of English will increase.
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The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.
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15、【
单选题
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[1分]
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The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabic speakers.
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Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.
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Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin.
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The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.
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16、【
单选题
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[1分]
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It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language.
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Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future.
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It is uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future.
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Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by 2050.
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17、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students who can see.
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Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges.
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Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students.
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Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.
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18、【
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[1分]
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By encouraging the to be more self-reliant.
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By showing them proper care and respect.
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By offering them more financial assistance.
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By providing them with free medical service.
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19、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Financial aid from the American government.
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Modern technology.
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Professional support.
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Help from the National Federation of the Blind.
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20、【
单选题
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[1分]
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Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf.
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Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of 30.
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Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance.
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Apply to the national federation of the Blind for scholarships.
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21、【
单选题
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The author tell surprised in the amusement park at fact that ________.
[1分]
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his son was not as thrilled by the roller coasters ride as expected
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his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretched
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his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasters
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his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters
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22、【
单选题
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According to the author, children are bored ________.
[1分]
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unless their parents can find new thrills for them
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when they don’t have any access to stimulating fun games
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when they are left alone at weekends by their working parents
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even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment
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23、【
单选题
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From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect ________.
[1分]
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a much wider variety of sports facilities
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activities that require sophisticated skills
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ever-changing thrilling forms of recreation
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physical exercises that are more challenging
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24、【
单选题
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In Para 6 the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to change children’s indifference toward much of life by ________.
[1分]
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diverting their interest from electronic visual games
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prescribing medications for their temporary relief
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creating more stimulating activities for them
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spending more money on their entertainment
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25、【
单选题
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In order to alleviate children’s boredom, the author would probably suggest ________.
[1分]
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adjusting the pace of life and intensity of stimulation
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promoting the practice of dad-son days
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consulting a specialist in child psychology
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balancing school work with extracurricular activities
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26、【
单选题
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It can be inferred from the first paragraph that people used to place a high value on ________.
[1分]
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job security
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bosses’ praise
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corporate loyalty
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retirement benefits
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27、【
单选题
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The author is strongly critical of today’s rich capitalists for ________.
[1分]
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not giving necessary assistance to laid-off workers
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maximizing their profits at the expense of workers
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not setting up long-term goals for their companies
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rewarding only those who are considered the fittest
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28、【
单选题
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The immediate consequence of the new capitalists’ practice is ________.
[1分]
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loss of corporate reputation
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lower pay for the employees
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a higher rate of unemployment
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a decline in business transactions
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29、【
单选题
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The rich try to sway the policy of the government by ________.
[1分]
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occupying important positions in both political parties
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making monetary contributions to decision-makers
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pleasing the public with generous donations
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constantly hosting fundraising dinners
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30、【
单选题
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When Andy Grove decided to cut the Gordian knot, he meat to ________.
[1分]
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put an end to stem cell research
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end Intel’s relations with Gordian
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settle the dispute on stem cell research quickly
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expel Gordian from stem cell research for good
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31、【
单选题
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For UCSF to carry on stem cell research, new funds have to come from ________.
[1分]
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interested businesses and individuals
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the United States federal government
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a foundation set up by the Intel Company
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executives of leading American companies
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32、【
单选题
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As a result of the limit Bust placed on stem cell research. American universities will ________.
[1分]
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conduct the research in laboratories overseas
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abandon the research altogether in the near future
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have to carry out the research secretly
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have to raise money to build separate labs
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33、【
单选题
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The reason lying behind President Bush’s placing limits on stem cell research is that ________.
[1分]
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his administration is financially pinched
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he did not want to offend its opponents
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it amounts to a contempt for human life
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it did not promise any therapeutic value
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34、【
单选题
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We learn from the passage that SB 1403 will benefit ________.
[1分]
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long-term real estate investors
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short-term tenants in Sacramento
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landlords in the State of California
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tenants renting a house over a year
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35、【
单选题
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A 60-day notice before eviction may not be early enough for renters because ________.
[1分]
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moving house is something difficult to arrange
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appropriate housing may not be readily available
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more time is needed for their kids’ school registration
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the furnishing of the new house often takes a long time
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36、【
单选题
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Why did the sponsor of the AB 2330 bill finally give in on the interest section?
[1分]
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To put an end to a lengthy argument.
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To urge landlords to lobby for its passage.
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To cut down the heavy paperwork for its easy passage.
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To make it easier for the State Assembly to pass the bill.
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37、【
单选题
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It can be learned from the passage that ________.
[1分]
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both bills are likely to be made state laws
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neither bill will pass through the Assembly
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AB 2330 stands a better chance of passage
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Sacramento and San Jose support SB 1403
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38、【
单选题
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Grey whales have long been ________ in the north Atlantic and hunting was an important cause for that.
[1分]
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extinct
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extinguished
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detained
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deprived
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39、【
单选题
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He was given major responsibility for operating the remote manipulator to ________ the newly launched satellite.
[1分]
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retreat
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retrieve
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embody
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embrace
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40、【
单选题
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Foreign students are facing unprecedented delays, as visa applications receive closer ________ than ever.
[1分]
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appraisal
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scanning
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retention
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scrutiny
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