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Mr. Smiths was busy writing a story, only ______ once in a while to smoke a cigarette.

A. to stopB. to have stopped C. being stopped D. stopping

 

D

【解析】

试题分析:句意:史密斯先生忙于写故事,只偶尔停下来抽一根烟。Stop和逻辑主语Mr. Smiths 是主谓关系,故用现在分词作伴随状语。故选D。

考点:考查现在分词作伴随状语。

 

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D. can change its shape and color

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A. they have evidence that the use of cell phones can lead to cancer

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D. cell phones are responsible for brain tumors

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A.computers B.smart phones

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C.more than half of the parents think children's media use was a problem

D.media-centric children spend more than three hours each day on media use

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A.try to persuade their children to read books

B.ask their children questions while watching TV

C.allow their children watching TV or using computers

D.turn to toys or activities to keep their children occupied

5.Which of the following is a suggestion by the researchers?

A.Media use time for babies under 2 should be limited.

B.Entertainment media use should be high-quality content.

C.Schools should provide more time for active and creative play.

D.Home media use should provide platforms for illegal and risky behaviors.

 

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