请用括号单词的恰当形式填空(arrange) A small flower____on the kitchen table can brighten up the room.

请用括号单词的恰当形式填空(agree) The main objective is to find a solution that is____to the company in terms of cost.

What evidence does the author provide to prove that depression is vastly underestimated?

According to the passage, what are the possible consequences of depression?

A common argument against cars is that they pollute the environment and thus, are undesirable. (63) While this is true, the automobile must be removed from urban planning not only due to pollution but also because of its unsustainable nature. Cars—and the type of city that is planned around them—use considerable resources and space that will not be available in the future. Oil reserves are dwindling and will disappear within the next century. (64) Although it is possible for alternative fuel sources to be developed, these will nonetheless require considerable energy use. Furthermore, many resources are consumed in the production of cars. (65) In a world with a constantly increasing population, the manufacture of new cars is not something that can be sustained and provided to all the people of the world. (66) Not only does the production and operation of cars drain society, but the attitude associated with the automobile endangers the future. (67) It is not advantageous for individuals to drive everywhere because, as the population increases, it will lead to incredible congestion within urban areas. It is certainly a drain on both time and resources,which can be avoided with proper planning for the future. (From Communities for Future Generations in the US)  请翻译划线句子

The following is taken from the textbook. Read the passage and fill in  the numbered spaces (there are more suggested answers than necessary). Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points, 1 point each)    The name "United Nations" is accredited to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt，and the first group of representatives of member states met and signed a declaration of common intent on New Year's Day in 1942. Representatives of five powers worked together to draw up proposals, (31)____. Their proposals, modified after deliberation at the conference on International Organization in San Francisco (32)____,were finally agreed on and signed as the U.N. Charter by 50 countries on 26 June 1945. Poland, (33)_______,signed the Charter later and was added to the list of original members. It was not until that autumn, however, after the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the U.S.S.R., the U.K. and the U.S. and (34)___that the U.N. officially came into existence. The date was 24 October, (35)____. The essential functions of the U.N. are to maintain international peace and security, (36)____, to cooperate internationally in solving international economic, social, cultural and human problems, promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and (37)____. No country takes precedence over another in the U.N. (38)___. All must contribute to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and members have pledged to refrain from the threat or use of force against other states. (39)____, it tries to ensure that non-member states act according to its principles of international peace and security. U.N. members must offer assistance (40)____and in no way assist states against which the U.N. is taking preventive or enforcement action. (From United Nations) [A] in an approved U.N. action [B] which began in April 1945 [C] Each member’s rights and obligations are the same [D] by a majority of the other participants [E] not represented at the conference [F] now universally celebrated as United Nations Day [G]completed at Dumbarton Oaks in 1944 [H]to develop friendly relations among nations [I]Though the U.N. has no right to intervene in any state’s internal affairs [J]in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small [K]to be a center for coordinating the actions of nations in attaining these common ends [L]We peoples of the U.N. determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war  请选择恰当选项填空

Passage 1   Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.   Raj is a middle-aged man. Although he was bom in a poor family, he was raised well.His father owned a welding (焊接)shop, and used to work for more than 12 hours a day, so that his family could lead a comfortable life. However, Raj’s father could not earn sufficient money to provide a decent life to his family. Being an average student in school, Raj used to score around 70 percent marks. Raj’s dream was to become a doctor. Since his marks weren’t very high, he could not get the desired course. Instead，he joined a bachelor’s degree course, completed the course successfully，and got a job in a company. While his life was going on with no dramatic change, his father continued to work in his welding shop, so that he did not have to depend on Raj. After getting a permanent job, Raj got married and at the same time was also promoted in his job. Later，Raj began to earn a handsome salary，and started to live luxuriously. He bought a new house. Although his company provided him with a car, Raj purchased a new car! After an extravagant (奢侈的)life that lasted almost 6 to 7 years，Raj was neither able to manage all the household expenses, nor pay for the children's education and other basic necessities. It so happened that Raj's father fell sick, and as a result, could not continue his work. He requested Raj to give him some money. Raj, already suffering from financial crisis, refused to help. After a week, while Raj was on an official tour, he met a boy aged about 10 years selling toys. The boy requested Raj to buy something. Raj asked the boy why he was selling toys instead of studying. The boy replied, “My father had an accident. He cannot work now. My mother works as a maid. I’m helping my parents by selling these toys. I go to school in the morning, and sell toys in the evening. I work for three hours a day and study at night!” Raj purchased a few toys from the little boy. He thought about what the boy had said. He realized that he had been wrong in the way he treated his parents. He had learnt a lesson from the boy. At a very small age, this boy was helping his parents, but Raj, in order to meet the demands of his own lavish (奢侈的)lifestyle, had neglected his parents.  What kind of life did Raj live when he was small?

Passage 1   Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.   Raj is a middle-aged man. Although he was bom in a poor family, he was raised well.His father owned a welding (焊接)shop, and used to work for more than 12 hours a day, so that his family could lead a comfortable life. However, Raj’s father could not earn sufficient money to provide a decent life to his family. Being an average student in school, Raj used to score around 70 percent marks. Raj’s dream was to become a doctor. Since his marks weren’t very high, he could not get the desired course. Instead，he joined a bachelor’s degree course, completed the course successfully，and got a job in a company. While his life was going on with no dramatic change, his father continued to work in his welding shop, so that he did not have to depend on Raj. After getting a permanent job, Raj got married and at the same time was also promoted in his job. Later，Raj began to earn a handsome salary，and started to live luxuriously. He bought a new house. Although his company provided him with a car, Raj purchased a new car! After an extravagant (奢侈的)life that lasted almost 6 to 7 years，Raj was neither able to manage all the household expenses, nor pay for the children's education and other basic necessities. It so happened that Raj's father fell sick, and as a result, could not continue his work. He requested Raj to give him some money. Raj, already suffering from financial crisis, refused to help. After a week, while Raj was on an official tour, he met a boy aged about 10 years selling toys. The boy requested Raj to buy something. Raj asked the boy why he was selling toys instead of studying. The boy replied, “My father had an accident. He cannot work now. My mother works as a maid. I’m helping my parents by selling these toys. I go to school in the morning, and sell toys in the evening. I work for three hours a day and study at night!” Raj purchased a few toys from the little boy. He thought about what the boy had said. He realized that he had been wrong in the way he treated his parents. He had learnt a lesson from the boy. At a very small age, this boy was helping his parents, but Raj, in order to meet the demands of his own lavish (奢侈的)lifestyle, had neglected his parents.  Raj joined a bachelor's degree course instead of the desired course because____.

Passage 1   Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.   Raj is a middle-aged man. Although he was bom in a poor family, he was raised well.His father owned a welding (焊接)shop, and used to work for more than 12 hours a day, so that his family could lead a comfortable life. However, Raj’s father could not earn sufficient money to provide a decent life to his family. Being an average student in school, Raj used to score around 70 percent marks. Raj’s dream was to become a doctor. Since his marks weren’t very high, he could not get the desired course. Instead，he joined a bachelor’s degree course, completed the course successfully，and got a job in a company. While his life was going on with no dramatic change, his father continued to work in his welding shop, so that he did not have to depend on Raj. After getting a permanent job, Raj got married and at the same time was also promoted in his job. Later，Raj began to earn a handsome salary，and started to live luxuriously. He bought a new house. Although his company provided him with a car, Raj purchased a new car! After an extravagant (奢侈的)life that lasted almost 6 to 7 years，Raj was neither able to manage all the household expenses, nor pay for the children's education and other basic necessities. It so happened that Raj's father fell sick, and as a result, could not continue his work. He requested Raj to give him some money. Raj, already suffering from financial crisis, refused to help. After a week, while Raj was on an official tour, he met a boy aged about 10 years selling toys. The boy requested Raj to buy something. Raj asked the boy why he was selling toys instead of studying. The boy replied, “My father had an accident. He cannot work now. My mother works as a maid. I’m helping my parents by selling these toys. I go to school in the morning, and sell toys in the evening. I work for three hours a day and study at night!” Raj purchased a few toys from the little boy. He thought about what the boy had said. He realized that he had been wrong in the way he treated his parents. He had learnt a lesson from the boy. At a very small age, this boy was helping his parents, but Raj, in order to meet the demands of his own lavish (奢侈的)lifestyle, had neglected his parents.  What happened to Raj when his father fell sick?

Passage 1   Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.   Raj is a middle-aged man. Although he was bom in a poor family, he was raised well.His father owned a welding (焊接)shop, and used to work for more than 12 hours a day, so that his family could lead a comfortable life. However, Raj’s father could not earn sufficient money to provide a decent life to his family. Being an average student in school, Raj used to score around 70 percent marks. Raj’s dream was to become a doctor. Since his marks weren’t very high, he could not get the desired course. Instead，he joined a bachelor’s degree course, completed the course successfully，and got a job in a company. While his life was going on with no dramatic change, his father continued to work in his welding shop, so that he did not have to depend on Raj. After getting a permanent job, Raj got married and at the same time was also promoted in his job. Later，Raj began to earn a handsome salary，and started to live luxuriously. He bought a new house. Although his company provided him with a car, Raj purchased a new car! After an extravagant (奢侈的)life that lasted almost 6 to 7 years，Raj was neither able to manage all the household expenses, nor pay for the children's education and other basic necessities. It so happened that Raj's father fell sick, and as a result, could not continue his work. He requested Raj to give him some money. Raj, already suffering from financial crisis, refused to help. After a week, while Raj was on an official tour, he met a boy aged about 10 years selling toys. The boy requested Raj to buy something. Raj asked the boy why he was selling toys instead of studying. The boy replied, “My father had an accident. He cannot work now. My mother works as a maid. I’m helping my parents by selling these toys. I go to school in the morning, and sell toys in the evening. I work for three hours a day and study at night!” Raj purchased a few toys from the little boy. He thought about what the boy had said. He realized that he had been wrong in the way he treated his parents. He had learnt a lesson from the boy. At a very small age, this boy was helping his parents, but Raj, in order to meet the demands of his own lavish (奢侈的)lifestyle, had neglected his parents.  Why did the ten-year-old boy sell toys in the evening?