Choose the word which has different stress from the others A.controlB.takenC.dependD.collect
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct answer to each of the questionsIn modern society, receiving systematic college education seems a necessary way for success as a graduate from first-class university may always get more opportunities than others. However, if it is gold, it will shine one day. In this article, we will get to know three most successful people in U.S. who never finished their college education. Following experiences of these successful dropouts may give you some inspiration.1. Bill GatesHarvard’s campus paper “Harvard Crimson” called Bill Gates “Harvard’s most successful dropout”, while the rest of the world preferred to name him “the world’s richest man” for more than a decade. Now, even not on the top, he is still among the list of the world’s wealthiest people. Gates entered Harvard in the fall of 1973. Two years later, he dropped out to found Microsoft with friend Paul Allen. And in 2007, he finally received an honorary doctorate from Harvard.2. Steve JobsThe iPad, even Buzz Lightyear probably wouldn’t have existed if Steve Jobs stayed in school. Because his family couldn’t afford his college education, Jobs had to drop out of Reed College just after entering for 6 months. Then he found Apple, NeXT Computer and Pixar, which had made great influences on development of modern technique and culture. However, this wizard thought that his brief college education was not worthless.3. Frank Lloyd WrightAs the America’s most celebrated architect, Wright spent more time on designing colleges rather than attending classes in them. Once spent one year in the University of Wisconsin-Madison, then he left for Chicago and started to learn from Louis Sullivan, the “father of modernism.” Wright’ s splendid resume included more than 500 works, most famous of which are Fallingwater and New York City's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.Which of the following statements can’t be learned from the last two paragraphs? A.The reason for Jobs’ dropping his college education is that his parents couldn’t pay for it.B.Jobs thought his six-month college education gave him no help.C.Wright’s teacher was a very famous artist.D.Wright is the designer of New York City’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40 Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (36) ____. If you are genuinely interested (37) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (38) ____ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (39) ____ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (40) _____ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.(39) ____ A.payB.spendC.chooseD.make
Let me congratulate you .............. winning the first prize. A.outB.amongC.onD.with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. As time _____ we saw less and less of each other. A.went offB.went upC.went byD.went over
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. There will be _____ jobs for people because some robots will do the same jobs as people. A.fewerB.lessC.muchD.many
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. His parents object strongly _____ his playing too much computer games. A.atB.toC.inD.against
Let me ............... you on your winning the full scholarship! (congratulations) A.congratulativeB.congratulationsC.congratulateD.
Read the passage and choose the best answer to each blank(31) ... an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water, and medical supplies.The amount of destruction (32) ... by an earthquake depends on where it happens, what time it happens, and how strong it is. It also depends on types of buildings, soil conditions and population. Of the 6,000 earthquakes in the world each year, only about 15 cause great damage and many deaths. If seismologists could (33) ... earthquakes, we could save about 20,000 human lives each year.Man can control (34)... things about nature, (35)... we can not control earthquakes. A.soB.butC.andD.too
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs. John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president.The word “inhabitants” is closest meaning to: A.modificationsB.movesC.celebrationsD.residents
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