We made an effort not to leave my friend out in the cold when we were planning the birthda
A.embarrass
B.humiliate
C.ignore
D.exhaust
A.embarrass
B.humiliate
C.ignore
D.exhaust
第1题
We still know little about outer ______ though we have made much effort in research.
A.heaven
B.universe
C.space
D.sky
第2题
We have made an effort to boost participation in the program.
A) attempt
B)prompt
C) energy
D)source
第3题
From the second and third paragraphs we learn that ______.
A.more government money is being used freely to protect lands from desertification
B.the exploitation of the existing dry land is against the market
C.the federal government favors farmers a lot over workers in companies
D.great effort has been made by the government to make use of dry land
第4题
听力原文: People say that to get up early in three mornings is equal to one day of time. Early rising is beneficial in more than one way. First, it helps to keep us fit. We all need fresh air. But air is never so fresh as early in the morning. Besides, it improves our health to take our morning exercises.
Secondly, early rising helps us in our studies. In the morning our mind is clear, and we learn more quickly. We find it easier to memorize what we learn. The study is very efficient then.
Thirdly, early rising enables us to plan our work for the day. We cannot work well without a proper plan. Just as the plan for the year should be made in foe spring, so the plan for the day should be made in the morning.
Fourthly, early rising gives us enough time to get ready for our work, such as to brush our teeth, take a shower, get dressed, and eat our breakfast properly.
Finally, there is less traffic on the way. Buses and cars are not crowded, and there are less traffic jams. The fore, it takes less time to get to our schools and work places.
Late risers may find it very difficult to cultivate the habit of early rising. Since they already know the benefits of early rising, they ought to make up their minds and make a special effort to do so.
(30)
A.Early risers and late risers.
B.Benefits of early rising.
C.How to get up early.
D.How not to be late for work.
第5题
We are living in the age of a telecommunications revolution. In order to keep from getting(1), many developing countries are making an intensive effort to strengthen their telecommunications infrastructure. This will help them(2)the developed countries. It was, after all, advanced telecommunications(3)gave some countries an economic advantage(4)others during the 20th century. There is one place that developing nations are(5)improve upon. That is enabling their citizens and businesses to get(6)to the Web. They are installing advanced optical fibers. These fibers, a millimeter in(7), can bring the information superhighway to their door. The(8)investments that countries like Vietnam are making may seem too great because they still lack basic(9), like electricity and water. However, government officials say that these moves are(10). They are also confident that their countries will(11)the benefits. They will benefit from having more(12)and up-to-date telecommunications equipment and gaining more(13). One Vietnamese leader said, "It is understandable that people want to(14)their immediate problems first. Still, our entire future is(15). People don't always understand the(16)of the problem, though." He continued, "There are problems with using the antique communications equipment. And if we continue to use such old equipment, the(17)between us and the developed world will continue to widen.(18)have to be made now so that our children will have a country with opportunities equal(19)those they see in the developed world." It will not be far(20)they can cruise alongside Americans and Western Europeans on the information superhighway.
第6题
One month ago, all six girls in my dormitory (including me) had made detailed plans for a more-exciting-than-ever Christmas holiday. But one day we received an unusual mission: we were asked to organize a party that would be a fund-raiser for mentally disabled children from the hospital. The children would perform. on stage while volunteers offered food to the spectators (观众) and collect some money for the organization.
Naturally, we were supposed to support the idea wholeheartedly, and we did. But wait—the date of the show was set right on Christmas Eve! This meant that all our original Christmas plans would have to best aside.
However, we took the plunge into preparations for the party. We spared no effort in organizing, designing, propagandizing, and so on. We went through thick and thin and finally made it, though with a bit of reluctance.
Finally, Christmas Eve arrived. As I dragged myself into the auditorium after another day of hard work, I detected the notes of a beautiful Christmas song that immediately filled me with happiness. I looked to find the source of the song—it was a group of children singing on stage. Though disabled, they appeared extraordinarily earnest and sincere in front of the audience. Everyone attending was deeply moved by the sight. People wanted to donate some money or show their support.
At that point, I found all that I had done in the one-month time was worthwhile. And all the volunteers who had been participating in this Christmas party shared the same feeling: the true meaning of Christmas was giving and receiving love from one another.
The author thought her Christmas was unusual because ______.
A.she had a cozy Christmas dinner and fabulous fireworks
B.she had a more-exciting-than-ever Christmas holiday
C.she saw performances given by disabled children
D.she devoted herself to helping the disabled children
第7题
Some progress has been made in the prosecution(起诉)of animal fighters. But federal judges often rely heavily on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines when they __29__ penalties, and in the case of animal fighting, those guidelines are outdated and extremely __30__ .
Some progress has been made in the prosecution(起诉)of animal fighters. But federal judges often rely heavily on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines when they __29__ penalties, and in the case of animal fighting, those guidelines are outdated and extremely __30__ .
Along with this effort, we’re working with animal advocates and state and federal lawmakers to __33__ anti-cruelty laws across the country, as well as supporting laws and policies that assist overburdened animal __34__ that care for animal fighting victims. This help is__35__ important because the high cost of caring for animal victims is a major factor that prevents people from getting involved in cruelty cases in the first place.
A) convenient
B) creates
C) critically
D) determine
E) direction
F) hesitate
G) inadequate
H) inspired
I) method
J) minimal
K) rarely
L) shelters
M) strengthen
N) sufferings
O) tortured
第8题
&8226;Read the advertisement and the memo below.
&8226;Complete the form. on the opposite page.
&8226;Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet.
THE ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARD
made by Rigley-Turner Limited
Keep a record of your whiteboard notes without any effort: push a button at the base of the board and a copy is printed out within seconds. The new portable version is lighter than a notebook computer, and fits in the boot of a car.
Type:
Portable size $985.00
Meeting room size $870.00
Desk size $750.00
Only available through the Sales department of your local agent.
Contact: Rightway Supplies
PO Box 2059
Sapient Communications Limited
MEMO
To: Laura Wells
From: Sandra Cooke
Date: 26 March 2004
Subject: Electronic Whiteboard
Laura, these look useful for us in Quality Control. I'd really like the portable, but we'd better ask for the cheapest one. I need it by 10th of next month for the presentation on 15th. Can you fill out a request form. in my name and get it to the Purchasing department?
(41)
第9题
A fine piece of music, a masterpiece of painting, or a first-class play has the power to hold our fullest attention. We are completely lost in it, and everything works out right. The music comes to the right close at the right time and in the right way. The play ends, not necessarily on a happy note, but in a way that seems enjoyable. As we get to know more about painting, its parts seem to belong together and to be made for one another. We see harmony (和谐) in the object and feel harmony within ourselves.
When the beautiful experience has ended, we often feel uplifted and refreshed. Our eyes and ears, or our understanding of other persons and values, may be sharpened and improved. We may feel more at home with ourselves. Works of art have value for us in some such ways as these.
It is this value that marks the difference between great art and simple entertainment(娱乐). A work that is fairly easy to understand takes little effort on our part. It may give us pleasure, but it does not touch our feelings or attract out attention at a deep level.
What is the main idea of the text?
A.Music has a power to catch all our attention.
B.Art of high values can improve us as human beings.
C.It's difficult to express our satisfaction from works of art.
D.Simple entertainment is easy to understand and can give us pleasure.
第10题
The wounded soldier____ an effort to stand up, but the general stopped him.
A. made
B. tried
C. managed
D. gathered