From the passage, it can be inferred that the author views body-building _________ .




A.with enthusiasm
B.as an artistic form
C.with scientific interest
D.of doubtful benefit

_________ (44)




A.TRUE
B.accurate
C.exact
D.precise

We were angry about the situation and insisted_____ by the president.




A.to see
B.on being seen
C.on seeing
D.to be seen

It is essential that Professor Chang should be met at the airport.




A.Professor Chang must be met at the airport.
B.It is necessary for Professor Chang to meet at the airport.
C.Professor Chang doesn‘t have to be met at the airport.
D.It needs to meet Professor Chang at the airport.

How do “teachies” feel about American Online?




A.They think it is a Cyber-cockroach.
B.They think it is for experts.
C.They think it is a movie and magazine company.
D.They feel superior to its users.

The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to _____the suffering of human beings.




A.reducing
B.reductive
C.reduction
D.reduce

After a quick _______at the patient, the doctor rang for an ambulance.




A.glance
B.stare
C.glimpse
D.gaze

In the early 16th century the geography of the globe still _______a mystery.




A.maintained
B.continued
C.was
D.remained

Precious metals, gems, and ivory have been used to make buttons, but most buttons are made of ______wood, glass, or plastic.




A.such materials that
B.materials such as
C.such materials as
D.such materials

Apart from the Browns, all of the other families have moved to the oceanfront, which is a safe area.




A.The Browns were the only family who refused to leave their home, since they didn’t think the oceanfront was safe.
B.Though the oceanfront us a safe place to live, the Browns refused to leave their family home when their neighbors suggested it.
C.Their neighbors were unable to persuade the Browns that the oceanfront would be more secure than their home.
D.Unlike the rest of the families, who move to the oceanfront, where it is more secure, the Browns have chosen to stay in their home.