Why arc some yuppies attracted by the unusual food?A.It's easy to prepare.B.It's tasty and
Why arc some yuppies attracted by the unusual food?
A.It's easy to prepare.
B.It's tasty and healthful.
C.It's exotic in appearance.
D.It's safe to eat.
Why arc some yuppies attracted by the unusual food?
A.It's easy to prepare.
B.It's tasty and healthful.
C.It's exotic in appearance.
D.It's safe to eat.
第1题
Why did the speaker say we might be surprised at a yuppie dinner party?
A.Because we might be offered a dish of insects.
B.Because nothing but freshly cooked insects are served
C.Because some yuppies like to horrify guests with insects as food.
D.Because we might meet many successful executives in the media industry.
第2题
Why has Africa been more affected by AIDS than any other place in the world?
A.Because Aft-lea is the place from where AIDS starts to spread worldwide.
B.Because Africans are too brave and resourceful in trying many things.
C.Because there were not systems in place both to prevent people from contracting it and spreading it.
D.Because Africans arc ready to see some changes in every fiel
第3题
第二节 短文理解2
阅读短文,从各题所给的三个选项中选出最佳答案。
Most people know that exercise is important. But many people don't exercise. In hem you will hear the five most possible masons why people don't exercise and you will hear some easy solutions (解决方式). First. people say they cannot find time or money for exercise. Then bad weather is another excuse (借口). And sometimes people say they are too tired. Finally some even think very badly of their bodies. So fen minutes in the morning. ten minutes at lunch. and ten minutes after dinner are just fine. Walking is flee and easy. You can exercise inside. Taking a walk. going for a bike ride or running around me block (街区) can make you feel not tired. You have to like your body through gradual (逐渐的) exercise.
There arc ______ reasons why people don't take exercise.
A.five
B.three
C.four
第4题
听力原文:W: Why do you think Harry Potter is so popular these days?
M: Because there arc not many good children's books available.
Q: What does the man mean?
(18)
A.He thinks children are normally silly.
B.He thinks we arc short of good children's books.
C.He thinks we need to produce more interesting books.
D.He thinks children have no taste at all.
第5题
第6题
The politicians, of course, are contending it is the government that causes the economy to ebb and flow. The Republicans are boasting the Bush tax cuts, and no doubt that had some impact in creating the good news ... but how much? The Democrat presidential candidates arc unanimously insisting it is not good news at all because we haven't created as many new jobs as we should have, and anyway, if Al Gore were president and we had not cut those taxes, the government would have had more money to put into special programs, and the economy would have come back faster.
It seems to me everybody is overlooking the dynamic nature of America's competitive free enterprise system. This nation's economy has been through some severe jolts the last few years: the dot com bust, corporate scandals, 9-11 and a couple of wars, severe new competition from all over the world, not to mention the natural business cycle. It has been American business that has made the hard decisions, along with the tough and often unpleasant adjustments. And not all businesses survived. Now, who is bringing the economy back? Let me suggest it is the unheralded risk-takers and managers and workers who make up the American free-enterprise system ... that's who.
Why is the UPS (United Parcel Service) increasingly important?
A.Because it makes up the major part of American economy.
B.Because it indicates the good economic news.
C.Because it helps to predict other events in the business.
D.Because it affects the performance of other industry.
第7题
The second paragraph is mainly to tell us
A.the reason why there arc so many Mexicans in America.
B.where large numbers of Hispanic population can be found.
C.why the Latino population can be found all over America.
D.the current situation of U.S. Hispanic population and its reason.
第8题
The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. People think that red, for example, is exciting. Sociable people, those who like to be with others, like red. The cool colors are green, blue and violet. These colors, unlike warm colors, are relaxing. Where there are cool colors, people are usually quiet. People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue.
Red may be exciting, but one researcher says that time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors than in a room with cool colors. He suggests that a warm color, such as red or orange is a good color for a living room or restaurant. People who are relaxing or eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colors arc better for offices of factories if the people who are working there want time to pass quickly.
Researchers do not know why people think some colors are warm and other colors are cool. However, almost everyone agrees that red, orange, and yellow are warm and that green, blue, and violet are cool. Perhaps warm colors remind people of warm days and the cool colors remind them of cool days. Because in the north the sun is higher during summer, the hot summer sunlight appears yellow.
Which of the following colors belong to cool colors?
A.Yellow, green.
B.Blue, violet.
C.Black, blue.
D.Brown, white.
第9题
M: I'm stilt planning to. But I can't leave until I finish typing all the letters.
W: Can you leave that until tomorrow?
M: No. The boss wants them to be finished by tomorrow morning.
W: How many have you got left?
M: About five.
W: Why don't you just go ahead. John? I'll do the letters for you.
M: Thank you very much, Janet. You're so kind.
Where arc the speakers?
A.In a classroom.
B.In a theater.
C.In an office.
第10题
Scholarships
What are scholarships
Scholarships are one of the most attractive forms of financial aid because they are available to anyone and you don' t have to pay them back! Scholarships are also a missed opportunity for many students.Most students don't realize there are scholarships available to them that could finance a significant portion of their education. It takes some time and energy to find and apply for scholarships, but the hard work will most likely pay off. To some students and parents, the word "scholarship" is just another one of those confusing college terms: student bans, tuition and fees, grants(助学金), and work study. Little do they realize that knowing more about the scholarship process could save them thousands of dollars when trying to cover the cost of their education.
Scholarships come in a variety of forms, but are generally considered to be "free money" for college. Unlike loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid to the scholarship provider. Some scholarships are awarded directly to the student in the form. of a check, while other scholarships are written out to the student's college or university. Several different types of providers issue scholarships: clubs and organizations, charitable foundations(慈善资金会), businesses, schools, universities, government agencies, and others. How do students find scholarships?
Finding scholarships can be a very time-consuming process. Some students choose to look through pages and pages of award information in scholarship books or in files found at local libraries. But other students use reputable and accurate scholarship search services on the Internet to save time in the searching process. Using online resources is a good idea if the website offers updated, current data and some type of quality matching technology. Students can also ask their high school guidance counselors about any local or state awards that they may qualify for, and should be sure to contact the financial aid office at the college or university they plan to attend to learn if they qualify for any awards provided by the school. Finally, students should ask their parents and friends to be on "scholarship alert" for them, always checking local newspapers and bulletin boards for local scholarship listings(清单).
Who can get a scholarship
The answer is quite simple, really. Every student who plans to attend an institution of higher education should search for and apply for scholarships. This applies to all students, including highschool students, non-traditional Students, current college students, graduate students, etc. It is a common misconception (误解) that scholarships arc only for straight(整齐的) A students. In reality, there are all types of scholarships for all types of students, including those with less than perfect academic records. Some scholarships are for athletes; others are for students planning to study in particular fields; and others for community service. Some scholarship providers just want to reward students for living in a certain city or state! Students also mistakenly believe that only college-bound high school seniors can apply for awards. Scholarships are available for all levels of college study, from freshman undergrads to graduate and PhD students.
Now, some students have ideas about why they won't get scholarships. They think that there are no scholarships out there for students with less than outstanding grade point averages or with poor standardized test scores. They claim that their parents make too much money or that they won' t be attending " non-traditional colleges." They say that they are not minority students and aren't enrolled in a lot of extracurricular(课外活动)activities or involved in their communities. They even argue that they are not planning to attend college immediately after graduation, and so they won't be eligible(符合条件的)for any scholarship funding at all. The li
A.Y
B.N
C.NG