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When stand-by engine instructions have been received, it’s necessary to make it sure that all valves in the various systems are（）
A . operational
B . open
C . closed securely
D . at middle positio
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While installing a new IBM System Storage DS5100 into a customer’s data center， it is discoveredthat the customer does not have enough available Fibre Channel ports on their switches. Which ofthe following should have been used to avoid this situation？（）
A . IBM DS5000 Cabling Tool
B . IBM e-Configurator Tool
C . IBM Pre-Installation TDA Checklist
D . IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool
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As a popular saying has it, ________ epitomizes the wonder of the Great Wall for being the most precipitous part of it.
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“It has been a wonderful evening. Thank you very much.” “_________.”
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The bed has been ________ in the family. It was my great-grandmother’s originally.
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It’s wonderful that you ____ have achieved so much in these years.
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“We’re coming here” was a “wonderful punchline”, for it gave Mrs. Allen a hint that she should make some preparation for the treatment of the bride.
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I wonder whether it would be possible to find a mentor among the seniors for my son, who just started college.
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– I’m afraid there’s a slight problem with my room—my bed hasn’t been made yet.– (). A、I’d love to, thanks B、That sounds lovely C、You ought to do it D、Don’t worry, these things happen
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Li: Hello. I&39;m ringing about the flat advertised in today&39;s STAR. （）？ Mrs. Green: Yes, it is. Two or three people have rung up about it, but nobody&39;s been to see it yet.
A．Is it still available
B．Is it still empty
C．Is it still free
D．Is it still blank
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It has been estimated that the earth’s surface temperature has increased ________ one quarter to three quarters of a degree since 1805.
A) to
B) be
C) at
D) with
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Prices _____ all the time. It's no wonder that we've spent so much money recently.
A roseB had risenC were risingD have been rising
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— I herd tht there were lot of shoutsnd scremst yesterdy’s prty. It must hve been terrib— I herd tht there were lot of shoutsnd scremst yesterdy’s prty. It must hve been terrible. — Oh, no. ________, I enjoyed every minute.On the contrry B．In the end C．s result D．On the other hnd
A．On the contrary
B．In the end
C．As a result
D．On the other hand
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As one of the developed countries in Asia, Japan has been sought hegemony in Asia because of its strong power in economy. How about its present economic situation？ Today let' s talk about this question. Once a symbol of enormous economic growth, Japan has plunged into a deep recession with the burst of its bubble economy beginning in the early 1990's. This is, without a doubt, the worst economic crisis facing this country since the end of World War Ⅱ. One wonders if Japan can see its way through the storm and overcome these latest doldrums.
In the 1980's, real estate prices soared to super inflated levels, and investors sank their money into the booming stock market. There seemed to be no end in sight for the land of the rising sun. Everything was rising, and the government, financial institutions, and individuals paid little heed to the warning signs of an imminent crash. Then, the bubble burst, and land and stock prices plunged.
What is the result of the crash？ Many companies have faltered due to poor sales and bad debt, and have closed their doors. The domino effect on many financial institutions is that they must- bear an enormous number of unrecoverable loads, which have resulted when companies, depending on profits from land in vestments to repay loans, have fund themselves insolvent. Furthermore, many individual depositors, fearing a collapse of more banks and securities companies, have withdrawn their money in droves.
Attempts by tile government to revitalize the sluggish and contracting economy have proven fruitless. Pump-priming measures including tax cuts and public works spending have done little to put the economy on tract again. What's more, the government's decision to increase the consumption tax from 3 to 5 percent in 1997 has had a devastating impact on consumer spending. As for the business sector, companies have tried various measures to streamline management, but other ill effects of such policies, including rising unemployment among older workers, have surfaced and have dealt a huge blow to the recovery process,
Japan' s faltering economy has had an impact on other Asian countries, and some fear that the whole region will be drawn into depression. What will stem the tide of further economic collapse？ For one, Japan must stabilize its financial system and take immediate and effective measures to deal with non – performing loans. Revealing the severity of the problem to the public and foreign governments is an essential first step. A more vital solution might be to institute a permanent tax cut to stimulate consumer spending and confidence in the government' s handling of the situation. Ultimately, this will encourage domestic demand for goods and services and will be the driving force behind much of the recovery, That' s the bottom line. Of course, many more factors including deregulation will play a vital role in expediting economic stabilization and growth.
Whatever the case, action must be carried out swiftly and decisively. A passive and .reticent approach to reform. and change is what has hampered any improvement so far. Other nations have encouraged Japan to step up the pace of implementing change, but Japan must make the first step . . . or else we might be witnessing the setting of this great rising sun.
Japan's current economic crisis is the worst since ______.
A．World War Ⅰ
B．World War Ⅱ
C．the Gulf War
D．the Korean War
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I’ve never been to Beijing, but it’s the place ________.
A) where I’d like to visit
B) I most want to visit
C) in which I’d like to visit
D) that I want to visit it most
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On 5th Octoter, I bought one of your expensive“Apollo”fountain pens from Julian’s(朱利安公司)，a big department store of this town．Unfortunately，I have been unable to use the pen because it leaks(漏墨水)．I am very disappointed with my purchase．On the advice of Julian’s manager I am returning the pen to you.
Please arrange for the pen to be fixed or replace it with a new one and send it to me as soon as possible.
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Three men traveling on a train began a conversation about the world’s greatest wonders.
“In my opinion,” the first man said, “the Egyptian pyramids(埃及金字塔)are the world’s greatest wonder. Although they were built thousands of years ago, they are still standing. And remember: the people who built them had only simple tools. They did not have the kind of machinery that builders and engineers have today.”
“I agree that the pyramids in Egypt are wonderful,” the second man said, “but I do not think they are the greatest wonder. I believe computers are more wonderful than the pyramids. They have taken people to the moon and brought them back safely. In seconds, they carry out mathematical calculations that would take a person a hundred years to do.”
He turned to the third man and asked, “What do you think is the greatest wonder in the world？”
The third man thought for a long time, and then he said, “Well, I agree that the pyramids are wonderful, and I agree that computers are wonderful, too. However, in my opinion, the most wonderful thing in the world is this thermos.”
And he took a thermos out of his bag and held it up.
The other two men were very surprised. “A thermos？” they exclaimed. “But that’s a simple thing.”
“Oh, no, it’s not,” the third man said. “In the winter you put in a hot drink and it stays hot. In the summer you put in a cold drink and it stays cold. How does the thermos know whether it’s winter or summer？”
1. The underlined word “thermos” in Chinese means “_______”.
A. 电冰箱
B. 洗衣机
C. 电风扇
D. 保温瓶
2. That the three men could not agree on what the world’s greatest wonder was because _______.
A. they could not think of anything very wonderful
B. they all had different ideas
C. they could not prove that their opinions were right
D. the journey ended too soon
3. The first man thought the pyramids were the most wonderful things in the world because ____.
A. they were very beautiful
B. they were Egyptian
C. they had been built with very simple tools
D. they could do mathematical calculations
4. The third man thought a thermos was the most wonderful thing in the world because _____.
A. it lasted longer than the pyramids
B. it cost less than a computer
C. he thought it knew whether it was winter or summer
D. the other two men were surprised when he told them about it
5. The third man was not very clever because ______.
A. he could not think of anything to say
B. he did not understand how a thermos works
C. he did not think the pyramids were wonderful
D. he did not know anything about computers
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It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s technical abilities in writing, but
It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings.
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--It’s difficult for the village children to cross the river for school.--I think a bridge over the river.A、 was built B、 is being built C、 has been built D、 should be built
A:A;
B:B;
C:C;
D:D
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Dad wondered where I'd been, and I ________ a story about being at Grandma's
A.made out
B.made up
C.looked out
D.looked up
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Suicide has been a cause of concern in most societies for a long time. The classical Greeks, for example, required people who wanted to kill themselves to get permission from the senate. While this law is not without humor by today&39; s standards, it clearly shows an awareness of the problem in times gone by.
In today&39; s society, suicide is much more prevalent than we want to admit. Why do people try to take their own lives？
The motives for suicide can be categorized into areas such as a failure, wrath（暴怒）, the needfor attention, stress, and so on. However, the qualities of a person who wants to take his own life change from person to person, making it difficult to depict（描写）the typical victim. To make the problem even more confusing, people will often camouflage（掩盖）their true feelings, thus causing their friends to disregard problems that should be viewed as serious.
In the United States, a network of centers has been created to attempt to prevent suicides.People who are bitter, worded, or depressed are encouraged to contact workers at these centers. These workers, often trained volunteers, offer benevolent advice to the callers, trying to help the callers to see that suicide as a solutions to problems is an illusion. The accomplishments of these centers, insofar（到这个程度）as their effectiveness to reduce suicide is concerned, are minimal However, they have helped a lot of people with a wide variety of problems.So, in the somewhat amorphous（难以名状的）area of man helping his fellow man, they are certainly a success.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article？
A.The classical Greeks did not know the existence of suicide
B.Suicide has always been prevalent in all parts of the world
C.In today’s society, there are quite a number of people who commit suicide
D.Nowadays suicide is not as common as it was in the past
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a motive for suicide？A.Insanity
B.Pressure
C.The need for attention
D.Great anger
Which of the following statements is NOT true？A.People who want to take their own lives often disguise their feelings
B.It is difficult to describe what kind of people tend to commit suicide
C.Suicide has been a problem in most societies since ancient times
D.People who commit suicide all share certain characteristics
The word “benevolent” means （）A.relevant
B.kind
C.serious
D.effective
The third paragraph mainly tells us that （）A.a network of centers has been quite effective in reducing suicide
B.a network of centers has been quite successful in reducing suicide
C.people are making efforts to help those who tend to commit suicide and in a way, they are successful
D.in theUnited States, people who want to commit suicide call a network of centers to get help
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"It’s been a（）
A．amazing
B．exciting
C．mysterious
D．incredible
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For all Jim ______, it might have been a burglar.
A. was knowing
B.knows
C.would know
D. had know
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Nothing was said, but it was easy to tell that a message had been sent and had also been received.（英译中)
