Quiz6 1.Directions:Read the sentences carefully and choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to each word underlined. 1.The first span of the bridge is one hundred meters long. A.preface B.section C.block D.phase 2.Statistics indicate that there are more boys than girls attending school. A.Numbers B.Account C.Schoolmaster D.Calculations 3.De Vaca did the only wise thing by asking the Indians for food and shelter in their village A.sensitive B.sensible C.sentimental D.sensational 4.The United States was a divided nation in 1850-half slave and half free. A.allied B.combined C.separated D.united 5.Virtually all species of animals communicate either through sounds or through a large repertory of soundless codes. A.Simultaneously B.Absolutely C.Basically D.Almost 6.A baby's blood has slightly more hemoglobin than that of an adult. A.no B.alittle C.even D.very much 7.In a 1983 newspaper poll,Ann Landers,an advice columnist,was listed among the twenty-five most influential women in the United States. A.survey B.article C.headline D.conference 8.A fundamental premise (of a free-enterprise economic system is that all small business face difficult competition. A.confront B.take C.lose D.appreciate 9.A cup of whole milk provides roughly one hundred and sixty-six calories of energy. A.barely B.coarsely C.only D.approximately 10.Tanagers (are usually found in the forests,where they feed on insects,fruits,and flowers. A.hunt B.eat C.keep D.see 11.Probability is the mathematical study of the likelihood of an event's occurrence. A.predictability B.possibility C.feasibility D.undeniability 2.Directions:Complete the following passage by choosing appropriate words given in the brackets. Where do pesticides (fit into the picture of environmental disease?We have seen that they now 1)(destroy/pollute)soil,water,and food,and that they have the 2) (power/strength)to make our streams fishless and our gardens and woodlands silent and birdless. Man,3)(however much/whatever)he may like to pretend the contrary,is part of nature.Can he escape a pollution that is now so thoroughly 4)(disturbed/distributed)throughout our world? We know that even single exposures 5)(to/in)these chemicals,if the amount is 6) (enough large/large enough),can cause extremely severe poisoning.But this is not the major problem.The sudden illness or death of farmers,farm workers,and others 7) (experiencing/exposed to)sufficient quantities of pesticides is very sad and should not occur.For the population as a whole,we must be more 8)(concerned/concerning)with the delayed effects of absorbing small amounts of pesticides that9) (noticeably/invisibly)pollute our
Quiz 6 1. Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to each word underlined. 1. The first span of the bridge is one hundred meters long. A. preface B. section C. block D. phase 2. Statistics indicate that there are more boys than girls attending school. A. Numbers B. Account C. Schoolmaster D. Calculations 3. De Vaca did the only wise thing by asking the Indians for food and shelter in their village A. sensitive B. sensible C. sentimental D. sensational 4. The United States was a divided nation in 1850—half slave and half free. A. allied B. combined C. separated D. united 5. Virtually all species of animals communicate either through sounds or through a large repertory of soundless codes. A. Simultaneously B. Absolutely C. Basically D. Almost 6.A baby's blood has slightly more hemoglobin (血红素) than that of an adult. A. no B. a little C. even D. very much 7. In a 1983 newspaper poll, Ann Landers, an advice columnist, was listed among the twenty-five most influential women in the United States. A. survey B. article C. headline D. conference 8. A fundamental premise (前提) of a free-enterprise economic system is that all small business face difficult competition. A. confront B. take C. lose D. appreciate 9. A cup of whole milk provides roughly one hundred and sixty-six calories of energy. A. barely B. coarsely C. only D. approximately 10. Tanagers (唐纳雀) are usually found in the forests, where they feed on insects, fruits, and flowers. A. hunt B. eat C. keep D. see 11. Probability is the mathematical study of the likelihood of an event's occurrence. A. predictability B. possibility C. feasibility D. undeniability 2. Directions: Complete the following passage by choosing appropriate words given in the brackets. Where do pesticides (杀虫剂) fit into the picture of environmental disease? We have seen that they now 1) (destroy/pollute) soil, water, and food, and that they have the 2) (power/strength) to make our streams fishless and our gardens and woodlands silent and birdless. Man, 3) (however much/whatever) he may like to pretend the contrary, is part of nature. Can he escape a pollution that is now so thoroughly 4) (disturbed/distributed) throughout our world? We know that even single exposures 5) (to/in) these chemicals, if the amount is 6) (enough large/large enough), can cause extremely severe poisoning. But this is not the major problem. The sudden illness or death of farmers, farm workers, and others 7) (experiencing/exposed to) sufficient quantities of pesticides is very sad and should not occur. For the population as a whole, we must be more 8) (concerned/concerning) with the delayed effects of absorbing small amounts of pesticides that9) (noticeably/invisibly) pollute our
world. Responsible public health officials have 10)(predicted/pointed out)that the biological 11)(effects/affects)of chemicals are cumulative (over long periods of time,and that the danger to the individual may 12) (depend on/determine)the sum of the exposures received throughout his or her lifetime.For these very reasons the danger is easily ignored.It is human nature to shake off(摆脱，避开)l3)_(what/that)may seem to us a threat of future disaster."Men are naturally most impressed by diseases which have obvious 14) (signs/signals),"says a wise physician,Dr Rene Dubos,"yet some of their worst enemies slowly 15)_(approach/access)them unnoticed. 3.Directions:translation 1.If you are aware of what behavior is being rewarded in a given situation, (你便可以随之改变你的行为).(accordingly) 2.He found」 (收入减少大约56%)upon retirement among a sample of about 2,000 people.(approximately,reduction) 3.Plastic bags are useful for holding many kinds of food, (因为它们 的千净、有韧性和低成本).(by virtue of,toughness) 4.The military fathers often believe that if they seek help for a problem,they may (冒着使他们处于非常不利境地的风险)and thus ruin their career.(risk the danger of) 5. (要成为一名合格的医生)，you have to study a long time and pass exams.(qualify) 6. (人造丝绸看起来和摸起来很像天然丝绸)，but people still prefer that latter 7.7)This remarkable girl was sent to me (应我需要一名合格秘书的要 求).(in response to) 8. (艺术不仅反映一个民族的政治价值观)，but also religious beliefs,emotions,and psychology.(reflect) 9.In many businesses, (计算机已在很大程度上替代了日常的文 书工作)，because they are fast,flexible,.and reliable.(replace) 10.Usually,the more difficult a shrub (is to grow, (它的价格 越高). Quiz6 1.1-5 BABCD 6-11 BAADBB 2.1.pollute 2.power 3.however much 4.distributed 5.to 6.large enough 7.exposed to 8.concerned 9.invisibly 10.pointed out 11.effects 12.depend on 13.what 14.signs 15.approach 3.1.you can change your behavior accordingly 2.an approximately 56 percent reduction in income 3.by virtue of their cleanness,toughness,and low cost 4.risk the danger of putting themselves in very unfavorable conditions 5.To be qualified as a doctor
world. Responsible public health officials have 10) (predicted/pointed out) that the biological 11) (effects/affects) of chemicals are cumulative (累积的) over long periods of time, and that the danger to the individual may 12) (depend on/determine) the sum of the exposures received throughout his or her lifetime. For these very reasons the danger is easily ignored. It is human nature to shake off (摆脱，避开) 13) (what/that) may seem to us a threat of future disaster. "Men are naturally most impressed by diseases which have obvious 14) (signs/signals) ," says a wise physician, Dr Rene Dubos, "yet some of their worst enemies slowly 15) (approach/access) them unnoticed. 3. Directions: translation 1. If you are aware of what behavior is being rewarded in a given situation,_______________________ (你便可以随之改变你的行为). (accordingly) 2. He found __________________________(收入减少大约 56％) upon retirement among a sample of about 2,000 people. (approximately, reduction) 3. Plastic bags are useful for holding many kinds of food, ___________________ (因为它们 的干净、有韧性和低成本). (by virtue of, toughness) 4. The military fathers often believe that if they seek help for a problem, they may ________________________(冒着使他们处于非常不利境地的风险) and thus ruin their career. (risk the danger of) 5. ___________________________(要成为一名合格的医生)，you have to study a long time and pass exams. (qualify) 6. _____________________________ (人造丝绸看起来和摸起来很像天然丝绸)，but people still prefer that latter. 7. 7) This remarkable girl was sent to me ___________________(应我需要一名合格秘书的要 求). (in response to) 8. _________________________(艺术不仅反映一个民族的政治价值观)，but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology. (reflect) 9. In many businesses, ________________________(计算机已在很大程度上替代了日常的文 书工作)， because they are fast, flexible, and reliable. (replace) 10. Usually, the more difficult a shrub (灌木) is to grow, _______________________(它的价格 越高). Quiz 6 1. 1-5 B A B C D 6-11 B A A D B B 2. 1. pollute 2. power 3. however much 4. distributed 5. to 6. large enough 7. exposed to 8. concerned 9. invisibly 10. pointed out 11. effects 12. depend on 13. what 14. signs 15.approach 3. 1.you can change your behavior accordingly 2. an approximately 56 percent reduction in income 3. by virtue of their cleanness, toughness, and low cost 4. risk the danger of putting themselves in very unfavorable conditions 5. To be qualified as a doctor
6.Artificial silk looks and feels much like natural one 7.in response to my request for a qualified secretary 8.Art reflects not only the political values of a people 9.computers have largely replaced paperwork 10.the higher its price(is) 4.VOANews Suicide bombers attacked two luxury hotels today in Jakarta,Indonesia.The bombings came as Secretary of State Hilary Clinton was in Mumbai,India,the site of a much worse attack last year.State Department correspondent James Rosen is traveling with the Secretary. A security camera inside the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta 1) these images of a suspected suicide bomber and of the blast that rocked the hotel's restaurant Friday.Within minutes there was another explosion at the Ritz-Carlton hotel next door.At least 8 people were killed,some 50 others wounded. "It is assumed that the attack that happened this morning in Jakarta was carried out by a 2) group though it's not known if they are from the same network as previous attacks." The terrorist network most widely suspected is Jemaah Islamiyah,a group with links to al-Qaida,and which is believed to have carried out a previous bombing at the same Jakarta Marriott,killing 12 people in 2003 and also a bombing attack at a 3) in Bali the year before that claimed more than 200 lives. In the latest violence,the bombers appeared to have 4) their explosives past the Marriott's metal detectors two days ago and then set up their base of operations in a room on the 18th floor where authorities later found an unexploded device."It was a great surprise to find that these people were able to get inside,that it may be something like the Mumbai bombing where they were able to take in some of the electron stuff bit by bit in a discreet manner and then 5)】 a little bit,probably the unknown reason that you can probably think how I can possibly do this." Eight US citizens were among the wounded."None of the American victims in this attack 6) life-threatening injuries.All have received medical treatments and some have been medically 7) to Singapore for additional medical attention. The bloodshed in Indonesia,the world's most populous Muslim nation,a key US 8) and a thriving democracy that just saw its president handily reelected
6. Artificial silk looks and feels much like natural one 7. in response to my request for a qualified secretary 8. Art reflects not only the political values of a people 9. computers have largely replaced paperwork 10. the higher its price (is) 4. VOA News Suicide bombers attacked two luxury hotels today in Jakarta, Indonesia. The bombings came as Secretary of State Hilary Clinton was in Mumbai, India, the site of a much worse attack last year. State Department correspondent James Rosen is traveling with the Secretary. A security camera inside the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta 1)_____________ these images of a suspected suicide bomber and of the blast that rocked the hotel’s restaurant Friday. Within minutes there was another explosion at the Ritz-Carlton hotel next door. At least 8 people were killed, some 50 others wounded. "It is assumed that the attack that happened this morning in Jakarta was carried out by a 2)____________ group though it’s not known if they are from the same network as previous attacks." The terrorist network most widely suspected is Jemaah Islamiyah, a group with links to al-Qaida, and which is believed to have carried out a previous bombing at the same Jakarta Marriott, killing 12 people in 2003 and also a bombing attack at a 3)_______________ in Bali the year before that claimed more than 200 lives. In the latest violence, the bombers appeared to have 4)_______________ their explosives past the Marriott’s metal detectors two days ago and then set up their base of operations in a room on the 18th floor where authorities later found an unexploded device. "It was a great surprise to find that these people were able to get inside, that it may be something like the Mumbai bombing where they were able to take in some of the electron stuff bit by bit in a discreet manner and then 5)_________________ a little bit, probably the unknown reason that you can probably think how I can possibly do this." Eight US citizens were among the wounded. "None of the American victims in this attack 6)_______________ life-threatening injuries. All have received medical treatments and some have been medically 7)________________ to Singapore for additional medical attention. " The bloodshed in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, a key US 8)________________ and a thriving democracy that just saw its president handily reelected
prompted President Obama to say in a statement:"These attacks make it clear that extremists remain committed to murdering innocent men,women and children of any faith in all countries." Top members of the President's national security team were 9) Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in Chicago."What's there to say except for what we say after all of these terrorist attacks that it truly is a horrible thing when people kill innocents to try and make some kind of a political point." And Secretary of State Hilary Clinton arrived in Mumbai,staying at the very same hotel that terrorist targeted last November.In a statement Clinton said,"we condemn these senseless acts of violence and stand ready to provide assistance if the Indonesian government requests us to do so. We have no higher priority"Clinton added,"than confronting this threat".10) late Friday,the Indonesians had not requested any assistance from Washington,but the bombing served fresh notice on western nations that the war on terror,by whatever name,will go on. In Mumbai.India.James Rosen. 1.captured 2.terrorist 3.resort 4.smuggled 5.assemble 6.sustained 7.evacuated 8.ally 9.dispersed 10.as of
prompted President Obama to say in a statement: "These attacks make it clear that extremists remain committed to murdering innocent men, women and children of any faith in all countries." Top members of the President’s national security team were 9)_________________. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in Chicago. "What’s there to say except for what we say after all of these terrorist attacks that it truly is a horrible thing when people kill innocents to try and make some kind of a political point." And Secretary of State Hilary Clinton arrived in Mumbai, staying at the very same hotel that terrorist targeted last November. In a statement Clinton said, "we condemn these senseless acts of violence and stand ready to provide assistance if the Indonesian government requests us to do so. We have no higher priority" Clinton added, "than confronting this threat". 10)_______________ late Friday, the Indonesians had not requested any assistance from Washington, but the bombing served fresh notice on western nations that the war on terror, by whatever name, will go on. In Mumbai, India, James Rosen. 1. captured 2. terrorist 3. resort 4. smuggled 5. assemble 6. sustained 7. evacuated 8. ally 9. dispersed 10. as of
