简答题Which of the following could be used as a motivation to do our assignments? ine]> A、A. Remembering our urgent tasks. B、B. Any activities we’re eager to do. C、C. Taking a break in the afternoon. D、D. The promise to study efficiently.简答题According to this passage, the sea _ is likely to have the lowest salinity. A、in tropical areas B、off Antarctica C、of high rainfall D、 with abundant land简答题According to the author, the greatest mistake of our forefathers was that _____. A、they had no idea about scientific forestry B、 they had little or no sense of environmental protection C、 they were not aware of the significance of nature study D、they had no idea of how to make good use of raw materials简答题"There is a senseless notion that children grow up and leave home when they're 18, and the truth is far from that," says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin. Today, unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents, "There is a major shift in the middle class," declares sociologist Allan Schnaiberg of Northwester University, whose son, 19, moved back in after an absence of eight months. Analysts cite a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. The marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people. A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters. For some, the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so excessively great that many students now attend local schools. Even after graduation, young people find their wings clipped by skyrocketing housing costs. Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give her security and moral support. Her mother agreed, "It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent. It makes sense for kids to stay at home." But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all. There are the hassles over bathrooms, telephones and privacy (不受干扰的生活). Some families, however, manage the delicate balancing act. But for others, it proves too difficult. Michelle Del Turco, 24, has been home three times-and left three times. "What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol problem, " she explains. "He never liked anyone I dated (约会), so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends' house." Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on? Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake. Children, struggling to establish separate identities, can end up with "a sense of inadequacy, defeat and failure." And aging parents, who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom, find themselves stuck with responsibilities. Many agree that brief visits, however, can work beneficially. According to the author, there was once a trend in theU. S._____. A、for young adults to leave their parents and live independently B、for middle class young adults to stay with their parents C、for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence D、for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents简答题What do we learn from the last paragraph? A、If we focus our attention on one thing, we might forget another. B、Memory depends to a certain extent on the environment. C、Repetition helps improve our memory. D、If we keep forgetting things, we’d better return to where we were.简答题According to the definition of relationship banking quoted in the passage, one of the main aims of this type of banking is to encourage clients to ___. A、consult with each other concerning their finances B、keep all their business with a single bank C、recognize their own banking D、 keep their financial requirement to a minimum简答题Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about relationship banking programs? A、they have recently been discontinued. B、They will be used in the near future. C、they will be seldom used. D、 they will be used in the distant future.简答题Strategic times are best for us to ________ . A、A. save energy B、B. check e-mails C、C. study efficiently D、D. organize activities简答题Global warming may or may not be the great environmental crisis of the 21st century, but---regardless of whether it is or isn't--we won't do much about it. We will argue over it and may even, as a nation, make some fairly solemn-sounding commitments to avoid it. But the more dramatic and meaningful these commitments seem, the less likely they are to be observed. AI Gore calls global warming an "inconvenient truth," as if merely recognizing it could put us on a path to a solution. But the real truth is that we don't know enough to relieve global warming, and--without major technological breakthroughs--we can't do much about it. From 2003 to 2050, the world's population is projected to grow from 6.4 billion to 9.1 billion, a 42% increase. If energy use per person and technology remain the same, total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (mainly CO2) will be 42% higher in 2050. But that's too low, because societies that grow richer use more energy. We need economic growth unless we condemn the world's poor to their present poverty and freeze everyone else's living standards. With modest growth, energy use and greenhouse emissions more than double by 2050. No government will adopt rigid restrictions on economic growth and personal freedom (limits on electricity usage, driving and travel) that might cut back global warming. Still, politicians want to show they're "doing something." Consider the Kyoto Protocol( 《京都议定书》). It allowed countries that joined to punish those that didn't. But it hasn't reduced CO2 emissions (up about 25% since 1990), and many signatories (签字国) didn't adopt tough enough policies to hit their 2008-2012 targets. The practical conclusion is that if global warming is a potential disaster, the only solution is new technology. Only an aggressive research and development program might find ways of breaking our dependence on fossil fuels or dealing with it. The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem when it's really an engineering one. The inconvenient truth is that if we don't solve the engineering problem, we're helpless. What is said about global warming in the first paragraph? A、 It may not prove an environmental crisis at all. B、It is an issue requiring worldwide commitments. C、Serious steps have been taken to avoid or stop it. D、Very little will be done to bring it under control.简答题Passage Three Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future. The motorcar will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the future should be far more pollution-free than present types. Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic congestion (拥挤). One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system. When the auto enters the highway system, a retractable (可伸缩的) arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attached to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer. The computer will then monitor all of the car’s movements. The driver will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer (蜂鸣器) that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day highway. One significant improvement in the future car will probably be ________. A、its power source B、its driving system C、its monitoring system D、its seating capacity简答题What may lead to the increase of discrimination lawsuits during times of high unemployment? A、The increase of age discrimination. B、The decrease of age discrimination. C、The decrease of opportunity cost to lawsuits. D、The increase of opportunity cost to lawsuits简答题Nowadays, few colleges and universities encourage students to ____. A、criticize others B、share professors’ beliefs C、give their own ideas D、change their own beliefs简答题What kind of businesses are regarded as“small”in the UK? A、A. Those with fewer than 50 employees. B、B. Those with only two or three owners. C、C. Those with a loan of 99.3％in their capital. D、D. Those with an output value less than ￡4 million.简答题We learn from the passage that Punxsutawney Phil __. A、forecasts the weather based on his shadow B、witnesses the history of human development C、organizes celebrations on Groundhog Day D、gives performances on Groundhog Day简答题The factor which does NOT influence the size of the workforce is _____. A、the size of population B、age distribution of the population C、national economy D、natural increase简答题Whom did Mr.Black buy a present for? A、His boss. B、The son of his boss. C、Mr.Black's wife.简答题Passage Two Welcome to our small business set-up guide, providing all the information you need to start your business on a healthy, solid basis. From choosing the right name for you company and making your first business plan, through to up-to-date taxation(税务) advice, banking and insurance tips, each subject is discussed in the guide. We also look at the vital need to survive in business. Determination and originality(原创性) are key. Equally, so is the ability to organize your time and to put in the required effort during the early days. As with any new business, success can never be guaranteed, but our aim is to reduce the difficulties involved in setting up a business on your own. We’ll forewarn you of the most common problems, including failure to research your market in sufficient detail and not setting aside enough funds for tougher financial times. Starting up even the smallest business can be challenging. But take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. In fact, of the four million businesses currently in operation in the UK, more than 99.3％ are classified as“small, ”with fewer than 50 employees. In order to keep this guide as brief as possible, where we’ve not had enough room to include every detail, you’ll find a link taking you to the most relevant(相关的) articles. Good luck with your business idea! 6. This guide is intended to help people to ____ . A、A. cope with an economic crisis B、B. start a new small business C、C. raise funds for a new firm D、D. build up public relations简答题Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text? A、Americans were preparing for the world cup when the author wrote this article. B、More younger Americans became interested in soccer in the last 30 years. C、Soccer is the fastest developing sport in the world. D、The article was written before the world cup held in the United States.简答题What can we infer from the text? A、Ricochet once had a spinal cord injury. B、Fridono made Ricochet's dream come true. C、Ricochet has a unique connection with people having special needs. D、Fridono helped Ricochet develop her skills and talents.简答题What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment? A、The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45. B、Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee. C、A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible. D、An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition.