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What did Thomas eat in the story?
a sugar cookie
a sugar cake a chocolate chip cookie hot chocolate
Whywas a low-cost test developed _ ?
Because drug development is slow and costly.
Because drug manufacturers ask scientists to do so. Because scientists want to know whether a chemical is likely to be made into an effective medicine Because other drug testing methods were not very effective
Which a molecular process found only in retroviruses?
reverse transcription
transcription reverse translation translation
What's the best title for the passage?
A Warm Meal Box
A Poor Boy A Worn Jacket A Big Pizza
Where did the Flakes take their holiday?
On an island.
In the ocean. In a desert. On a hill.
Which of the following is TRUE about "banana persons"?
They think like Americans.
They live in China. They were born in China. They grew up in China.
What has the author done in his power?
To protect our children from harm.
To look after our children. To clean the street To clean our children
Which of the following is RIGHT about Amaya according to the passage?
She is not familiar with her work very much.
She is an operations manager, helping other employees. She's a person solving problem about the storage history of a customer. She appreciates the author very much.
Which part of your body is more easily to be hurt when you lift heavy things?
The back muscles
The hips The knees The leg muscles.
What can be inferred from the passage?
More research should be made before the technology comes into wide use.
Dr. Baltimore started his research on modiffing gene in 1975. Scientists' opinions about the use of gene editing are consistent. CRISPR-Cas9 has been applied to cure Leber congenital amaurosis.
Which of the following best describes the character of the houses that Wright designed?
They were very comfortable.
They could be used as churches. They were beautiful in design but not practical in use. They were very large and beautiful.
" What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?
The use of new technologies in teaching.
The lack of practice in handwriting. The popular use of smartphones. The absence of blackboard in classroom.
Why did the foreman pay the young man on Thursday instead of on the normal Friday?
He was unsatisfied with the young man and was to fire him.
He wanted the young man to have a rest. He wanted the young man to work harder. He wanted to reward the young man for his hard work.
What is the best title of the passage?
Can anger be an illness?
Is it disordered anger? Can anger influence our life? Is anger management important?
What can be inferred from the passage?
In order to protect our environment, we should try other kinds of energy.
All scientists in the world will unite to find energy. People in modern life use energy every day. Energy changes people's lives.
This process is similar to which of the following?
The erosion of the walls of a canyon
The uplifting of mountain ranges The forming of dunes or mounds in a desert The eruption of a volcano
What can we learn about the two young men?
Both of them tried hard to deal with the disaster.
The second man wanted to have a successful career. The second man wanted to take part in competitions. The first man was a much-loved and well-known person in the land.
What is the main point of the article?
The problem of loose dogs and the possible solutions.
The danger of the increasing numbers of dogs. A global disaster caused by loose dogs. What makes the dog man's greatest friend.
What can be inferred according to the text?
The U.S. Navy performed the Marine Mammal Program for about 30 years secretly.
These mammals can carry out a task everywhere. A lot of countries will train dolphins and sea lions for anti-terrorism. These trained marine mammals eat pounds of fish a day.
Why couldn't w e find any numbers or any sticks in the cafeteria?
Because there was no need for them any more.
Because students were tired of them. Because they didn't work out as expected. Because they were replaced by something else.
With lots of love Sally Why does Sally want to do her homework faster?
Because she can have more energy to do some cleanig in her house.
Because she will have enough time to watch TV. Because she is interested in doing homework. Because she has many important things to do.
What does Andrew eat after baseball?
carrots
cake apples his homework
Where would one likely find the least water?
in the cactus' habitat
in the elephant's habitat in the crab's habitat in the cow's habitat
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?
Politicians don't use blogs at all.
A lot of bloggers no longer write or read blogs. Those who like to use blogs are mostly teenage girls. Dave Winer closed his "weblogs.com" because of the money shortage.
When can you make a tour of the Chapel?
At 13:00 on Wednesday.
At 09:00 on Tuesday. At 11:00 on Sunday. At 18:00 on Friday.
Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
Some firms rent out all their cars during holiday seasons.
70% of the cars can be rented out on holiday. 70% of the customers are white-collar employees. More firms are open for service during holiday seasons.
Where is the passage probably taken from?
A website about various animals.
A report on animal acoustics. An essay about the relationship between humans and animals. A magazine about scientific advances.
Where is the writer from?
From London
From Shanghai From Xi'an. From New York
How do plants most commonly break large rocks into smaller pieces?
Plant roots grow into cracks in rocks.
Seeds from plants fall onto rocks and release acidic compounds. Stems of plants surround and squeeze rocks. Plant leaves insulate surrounding rocks from extreme temperatures.
" What might happen to the spider?
It might be killed by the great machines.
It might escape from the cornfield. It might still live the cornfield. It might be saved by another bug.
What does the writer think of his job?
It's interesting
It's boring It's tiring It's difficult
How did the boy feel when he was in the finals?
Surprised.
Worried. Happy. Proud.
What was in Timmy's package?
A water gun
Water balloons A hose Orange juice
How many strange or funny school rules are mentioned in this passage?
Six.
Three. Four. Five
What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?
Make time for simple pleasures.
Learn from successful people. Focus on your future goals. Create chance to learn more.
Why is men's strategy more efficient?
Because it is less limited by the starting place.
Because it is much easier to be carried out. Because it is more helpful to identify roads. Because it is simpler for telling directions.
Which of the following is the best title?
Dogs can be jealous
Dogs can be angry A discovery about animal behaviour Dogs, the favorite pets
What was Kenny in his first dream?
A great doctor
A mad scientist A visitor on a spaceship A good student
The passage is most probably coming from_?
a magazine
a book review a literature work a science fiction
Where did Lucy and her family go walking?
In the woods.
In a park. In the city. In a zoo.
Why didn't the emergency services reach the town?
Because it was dark.
Because planes flew over. Because there was no water. Because four bridges fell down
Which of these is a safe practice in a laboratory investigation when working with chemicals?
wearing safety goggles when working with chemicals
returning unused chemicals to the original container pouring unused chemicals down the sink mixing leftover chemicals in one container
How many revolutions does the moon make around the Earth during spring?
three
twelve one six
" Which of the following statements is NOT true?
At the age of 13 she began to write poems.
She thinks writing poems is very easy. Gao Can is a member of the Association of Writers of Shanxi. She is a Senior High School student.
Which type of energy conversion occurs in a flashlight?
chemical to light
mechanical to light electrical to chemical mechanical to chemical
Which is RIGHT according to the whole passage?
At least two of the five torchbearers are females.
All the five torchbearers are men. Only the five torchbearers reached the summit. Team members said "Beijingwelcomes you!" in their native language.
What can we learn about "Friends"?
It is one of the most famous soap operas.
It is the first soap opera on TV It is the most popular sitcom in America. It is a very popular sitcom in China.
How long will the trip be?
A week.
A month. Five days. Six days
" What is probably the best title for the article?
High School Honors Not Always Key to Life Success
A study on Successful Jobs and College Graduates Successful Careers for College Graduates Success in Education Predicts Success in Later Life
How much will it cost?
$150.
$25. $50. $l00.
Will Smith prevail in his claim against Ohner?
No, if the trier of fact determines that the hotel employees had taken reasonable precautions to prevent such an injur
Yes, because a property owner is strictly liable for acts on his premises if such acts cause harm to persons using the adjacent public sidewalks. Yes, if the person who threw the ashtray cannot be identified. No, because Ohner had no personal knowledge of the conduct of the hotel guests.
What is the best title for this passage?
Students Raise Money for Charity by "Wugging"
"Wugging", A New Technology for the Internet British People Show Strong Interest in Charities More BritainCharities Benefit from the Internet
What is the purpose of joining a mailing list?
To get a lot of help.
To write many emails. To make more email friends. To talk people into buying your product.
" What did most people give her?
Very little money.
A lot of money. A few dollars. Paintings.
How many examples of being tricked by time are mentioned in the article?
Three
Four Five Two
Which of the following statements is true?
Color snowflakes look so because they are mixed with dust of different color1s.
All snowflakes look white, and it is the color1 of the ice. Probably there are two snowflakes of the same size and shape. Most snowflakes are made from water and dust.
What does the writer think of energy-saving homes?
Many of them are more in name than in reality.
Most of them are environmentally friendly. They are musts of low-carbon lifestyle of Chinese. They are huge burdens for Chinese people.
According lothe passage,what can defend the parents' child rearing?
A great college.
Time and hope. Confidence of children. Independence of children.
" Which of the following ideas is accepted by scientists?
The 'doublesex' gene 'tells' other genes to change the wing patterns.
The 'doublesex' gene could only control the color of the upper part of the wing. The 'doublesex' gene does do everything by itself. The 'doublesex' gene is poisonous.
Why is it sometimes difficult to analyze student behavior?
Teachers do not have enough information about the students.
Teachers tend to deal with different problems in the same way. Most of the students refuse to talk to teachers about it. Some student behaviors are not easy to notice.
How old is Jack?
Sorry, I don't know.
He's thirteen. He is twelve. He's not twelve.
What can we learn from the passage?
The writer has got over the accident
The writer got his old job back The writer can't see things clearly The writer is not strong-minded
What can be learned from the passage?
The author can still visit her first physical home in Los Angeles.
The author's favorite room in her first home is the dining room. Many people of the author's age can still find their first physical homes. The old furniture is still in the author's first bedroom.
Which of the following does NOT agree with the passage?
Hudson is the name of a white lion.
Leviathan is a tall and long roller coaster. Casa Loma has a historic castle in the city. Tourists can see many kinds of animals in the Toronto Zoo.
How many clubs are mentioned in the passage ?
7
8 5 6
When the three men made preparations for American visa interviews, how many was/were offered a visa?
Two
None One. Three.
What did the author learn from her piano performance?
Don't be too hard on yourself.
Things seldom go as well as people expect. No one will care what others have done. Never think much of a matter.
What kind of information can we get from the passage?
We should take notes from both lectures and text-books.
We'd better not spend time playing games. We'd better choose to study in a silent bedroom. We should remember sentences instead of words while reading.
What's the meaning of the title "Count Me Out"?
Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Internet.
Get me out of the Internet world. Computers are trying to take control of life. Modern technology pushes old people away.
Which of the following best describes the organization of the text?
Statement and example.
Cause and effect. Time and space order. Specific and general.
What can be inferred from the text?
There were some similarities between the games.
We haven't got any record of the board games. All the games used the same number of dice. The earliest board game was found in Europe.
" What's the main idea of the passage?
Mistakes should be treated with a correct attitude.
Try every means to avoid mistakes in our daily life. We can never avoid making mistakes when we work. Success can't be achieved without making mistakes.
Which of the following is TRUE ?
Paul is Sam's uncle.
Bob has a son. David has a granddaughter and a grandson. David and Jane are cousins.
Which unit would the researcher use when determining the mass of the fish?
grams
liters centimeters kilometers
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
P.E. classes become more dangerous for students now in America.
Fewer and fewer students are interested in P.E. classes in America. The number of P.E. teachers in schools must be increased now. P.E. classes follow the traditional ideas in physical education.
" What can be the best title for the passage?
Is Netspeak harming the English language?
Is Netspeak helpful in language learning? Netspeak: advantages and disadvantages Netspeak: a widely-used language on Internet
What kind of dish can't you taste in Steve's Steakhouse?
Dishes without meat.
Roast beef. Dishes with fish. Dishes with chicken.
Which tool should she use to get a better look at the spots?
hand lens
graduated cylinder balance thermometer
What does the writer think of his mother?
His mother was great because she devoted herself to teaching.
His mother was an excellent teacher before she was retired. He loved her but was tired of his mother's teaching at home. His mother should forget her teaching and enjoyed the rest of her life.
Which is the following statements is TRUE?
It is great fun for the writer to go camping in the valley.
It's common to see some drunken people in the writer's hometown. The writer moved to the city because he didn't like his hometown. Teachers pay more attention to the students because they work hard.
Which of the following is true?
Ann works as a nurse for four years.
There are eighteen students in Mary's class. With Joe's help, the passengers can feel comfortable on the train. Ann helps mothers with their new babies for four years.
" How did Tom feel when he saw what was in his lunch bag?
Upset.
Bored. Afraid. Excited.
Why did Country music become popular in America?
Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change.
Because country music talked about city people's lives. Because country music developed in the Southern Africa Because city people liked the music.
What brought Ibn Battuta finally back to his motherland?
His sultan's order.
His love for the country. His faith in God. His plan to write a book.
What kind of drinks should you take when you are really thirsty?
Cold water
Warm milk Iced water Hot water
When he was in college, why was the writer sad when he returned to his family home?
He realized that he was only a visitor.
He remembered his next door neighbors. He remembered how hard he used to work. He recognized the old housed and land.
Which is the best title of the passage?
Saving Paper
The History of Paper Cotton Handkerchiefs Back Again Cai Lun, the Great Inventor
What is the best title of the passage?
5 Bike-----Friendly Cities
Why People Love cycling Ways to Rent a Bicycle in Different Countries Bicycles----the Best Means of Transportation
What quality can we learn from papa?
Committed.
Modest. Gentle. Patient.
" Which sentence is right according to the passage?
Allan was the second man to answer the question.
Carl didn't like traveling at all. The train didn't arrive on time. Paul wanted to buy a racing car very much.
" What is this passage mainly about?
Message in a bottle.
A beautiful beer bottle. Travelling on a ship. Meeting an old friend.
What is the best time to feed the plants?
When their growth is active.
When they have just been planted. When the soil is dry. When the temperature is high.
What is the passage mainly about?
The start and development of watercolor.
The gradual weakness of fresco painting. Oils having more power or influence over watercolor. The rediscovery of watercolor in England.
What is a worldwide increase in temperature called?
global warming
ozone depletion solar heating greenhouse effect
Based on this information, which vehicle had the greatest acceleration (a = F/m)?
vehicle 1
vehicle 2 vehicle 3 vehicle 4
Which of the following is the best title?
How to end the global food shortage
How to end the global disaster How to help the farmers in the poor countries How to subsidize the farmers to increase food products
Which body position would require the least work from the heart?
lying down
sitting standing kneeling
An echo is produced by what type of reflection of sound source?
Single
Direct Distant Varied
" Which of the following is True?
The Country mouse had a poorer but happier life than the City mouse.
The two mice lived together. The two mice had a great meal. The Country mouse had a poor life while the City mouse had a happy life.
The population of which of the following animals that live in the area is most affected by the drought?
frog
hawk squirrel deer