Czerwinski found that no other change to a computer system could more significantly improv
What personal traits may be found in a good leader according to the article? (More than one correct answer)
A.A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or cause.
B.A good leader is confident.
C.A good leader is able to think analytically.
D.A good leader is committed to excellence.
According to the passage, one practice became too costly because ______.
A.it was found that champagne was cheaper than other wine
B.the cup was thrown away
C.prohibition ended and the tradition of using champagne returned
D.whiskey and brandy were used without water
Which of the following italicized parts is NOT an object clause?
A.I found it necessary that we practise English every day.
B.She stood up and smiled as the headmaster came in.
C.Let"s see how we can raise our efficiency.
D.I"m not sure when she will leave for San Francisco.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 6?
A. An external camera checks that the car is going properly.
B. The car will automatically keep to its lane.
C. The seat belt will tighten when the driver is found drowsy.
D. The technology of the alcohol odor sensor should be improved.
听力原文: Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work. Scientists say that can be good for productivity, workplace morale, and the well-being of animals.
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet. Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and the pets. "On the pets' side, they are not left on their own and won't feel lonely and unhappy," she said. A study of major U.S companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial, while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism.
Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington. "My customers love them. They are their favorites," she said. "They are not troublesome. They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun. "
Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years "working" at Punch Gallery in Balmain. Owner Iain Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years. "BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass," he said.
Ms. Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation. But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is the percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets?
30. What do we know about "BJ" from the passage?
31. Which would be the best title for this passage?
(30)
A.15%.
B.25%.
C.27%.
D.73%.
Many people imagine that Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆病), the degenerative disorder that ultimately leaves sufferers with total memory loss, is an inevitable result of aging. This is not so. 【C1】______ the risks of contracting the disease increase with age, there are many elderly people【C2】______ memories are perfect. Most of us are so ill-【C3】______ about all forms of memory loss that we label everything as "Alzheimer's'. Alzheimer's disease itself can【C4】______ people as young as 30 and can progress either quickly or slowly. It can also【C5】______ the blame for other non-degenerative conditions such as deep depression.【C6】______ , only an examination of the brain tissue during an autopsy (解剖) can produce an accurate【C7】______ of the disease.
The causes of Alzheimer's are unknown. They may be either【C8】______ or environmental. A study in 1996 of 13,000 people whose parents or siblings had the disease showed they had five times【C9】______ chance of succumbing 【C10】______ the age of 80 than those with no family【C11】______ of the problem.
There are other factors, however. In a study of identical twins, it was found that only about half of the twin pairs developed Alzheimer's and, when both twins【C12】______ . it, they did so as【C13】______ as 15 years apart. The possibility【C14】______ environment plays a part was【C15】______ by another 1996 study, this time of two groups of elderly Japanese men. One group lived in Hawaii, the other in Japan. The Hawaiian group had a much higher【C16】______ of the disease.
Aluminum has been blamed for the development of Alzheimer's. This is because a high level of aluminum has been found in the brains of sufferers. The disease was first diagnosed at the beginning of the 20th century. It was at this time【C17】______ aluminum was becoming widely available for use in cooking pots.
Memory loss, difficulty in【C18】______ familiar tasks, and problems with abstract thinking are all【C19】______ of the onset of the disease. One unusual feature is its impact on language. It attacks nouns first,【C20】______ verbs. Grammar is one of the last things to go.
【C1】
A.As
B.Since
C.While
D.In spite of
8:30PM
Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that' s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.
9: 00PM
Discovery
When a 10-year-old boy gets a first-class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of geniuses Come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.
10: 00PM
Science/Health
Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is "yes", according to the researchers at Johns Hopking and three other medical centres. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months those devoted to weight loss--exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food--lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the "normal" category(范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what' s achieved with Hypertension drugs;
The main purpose of writing these three texts is ______.
A.to invite people to see films
B.to invite people to topic discussions
C.to attract more students to attend lectures
D.to attract more people to watch TV programs
Tha bag ______ books ______ mine.
A.full of; are
B.full of; is
C.full in; are
Some states have an income tax similar to ______ of the federal government。
A. tha。
B. those
C. this
D. these
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