问题:单选题The phrase “this element of the unknown” (Paragraph 3) refers to ______.A the extension of earthquake zonesB the percentage of earthquake occurrencesC when and where earthquakes may occurD what big damage earthquakes may cause...
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问题:单选题If the writer stayed with the Globe, ______.A he would be able to realize his lifetime dreamsB he would let his long-cherished dreams fade awayC he would never have to worry about his future lifeD he would never be allowed to develop his ambitions...
问题:单选题By “I wish I were in your shoes.” (in the last paragraph), Bill Taylor meant that ______.A the writer was to failB the writer was stupidC he would do the same if possibleD he would reject the writer’s request...
问题:单选题The purpose of the “lightning speed” exercise is to ______.A increase your speed by scanning the text firstB test your maximum reading speedC help you understand more of the content of the bookD enable you to win reading races against your friends...
问题:单选题The writer thinks the most important use of the laser is in the field of ______.A medical treatmentB national defenseC space travelD metrology...
问题:单选题Mrs. Beverley Lancaster was awarded £67,000 for ______.A illness caused by her jobB her successful and good workC the courage she showed in courtD the amount of work she did...
问题:单选题Packaging is important to manufacturers because ______.A it is easy to use it againB shoppers are interested in beautiful packagingC they want to attract more shoppersD packaged things will not go rotten...
问题:单选题When the writer decided to resign, the Globe was faced with ______.A a trouble with its staff membersB a shortage of qualified reportersC an unfavorable business situationD an uncontrollable business situation...
问题:问答题Practice 1 Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic...
问题:单选题The word “like” in an ad often focuses the consumer’s attention on ______.A what the advertiser says about the productB what magic the product really possessesC why the advertiser promotes the productD why the product is as good as promised...
问题:This passage is most probably taken from ______....
问题:问答题Practice 2 Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modern state: without it, it (1)______ not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (2) ______ the workers in government offices who look after our health, our food, our wa...
问题:单选题The author implies that when one chases wealth and finally gets it ______.A he can realize what happiness isB he may not end up with happinessC he may consider it extreme happinessD he should not feel content with himself...
问题:单选题From the passage we know that the Globe is a famous ______.A newspaperB magazineC templeD church...
问题:单选题According to the author, the schooling framework often ______.A produces slow students with poor memoriesB ignores some parts of the official curriculumC fails to provide enough knowledge about lifeD gives little care to the quality of teaching materia...
问题:问答题Practice 1 Extremely hot weather is common in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people feel hot, it can cause serious medical problems even death. Floods, storms, volcano eruptions and other natural disasters kill thousands...
问题:单选题Advertisers often use ambiguous language to ______.A promise excellent qualityB cash in on grammatical errorsC appeal to consumers’ rational judgmentsD take advantage of consumers’ imagination...
问题:单选题The passage aims to tell ______.A the real meaning of happinessB the great importance of happinessC the constant pursuit of happinessD the changing concept of happiness...
问题:单选题According to the passage, a “pacing” device ______.A is used to time a student’s reading speedB is not used in most speed reading coursesC is used as an aid to vocabulary learningD should be used whenever we read alone...