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—He failed the exam again！What should I do，Miss Wang?

—In my opinion，your son is________than stupid.

A．quite lazier　B．much lazier

C．more lazy　D．lazier rather

 

C

【解析】下句意为：依我来看，与其说你的儿子笨倒不如说他懒。more...than与其说……倒不如说，符合句意，故C项正确。

答案：　C

 

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A．a；/　B．/；a

C．a；a　D．/；/

 

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“It was simply cheaper for me to go to a dentist in Hungary，” said a 42?year?old physical therapist from Berlin.He chose the clinic near Budapest from an Internet advertisement，attracted by hundreds of euros in savings compared with the same treatment in Germany.He was happy to find when he got there that the clinic was clean，the staff qualified and the work thorough.

People travel abroad for medical treatment for various reasons：it’s cheaper，they face a long wait at home，or the treatment they want is not available in their own country.The British?based Medical Tourist Company refers about 100 patients a year to hospitals in India for treatments.And Chief Executive Premhar Shah reports rapid growth in demand from customers in Africa，where it can be harder to find well?equipped medical facilities for complex surgeries.

Some patients who have immigrated may prefer to return to be close to their families when they undergo surgery.“People will want to take the opportunity to seek treatment in places where they have relatives who might be able to look after them.I’m seeing that especially with younger people from eastern Europe，” said a professor at the University of Oxford.

For some，there is the attraction of free treatment abroad.British law?makers have called for tighter checks on patients arriving for treatment，out of concerns that foreign citizens are travelling to Britain to take advantage of the free service.

The global medical tourism market is believed to be worth $40 billion to $60 billion and growing at about 20 percent per year.

1.The 42?year?old physical therapist was satisfied with________in Hungary.

A．the price instead of the service

B．the service instead of the price

C．both the price and the service

D．neither the price nor the service

2.How many reasons are mentioned to explain why people go abroad for medical treatment?

A．Four.　　　　　　B．Five.

C．Six.　D．Seven.

3.According to the article，________for medical treatment.

A．more Africans want to travel abroad

B．more Europeans want to travel to Africa

C．more Britons want to travel to India

D．no one would come to Great Britain

4.Young people from eastern Europe return to their mother countries for surgery in order to________.

A．get cheaper medical service

B．be looked after by relatives

C．have better medical treatment

D．enjoy free medical treatment

5.What does the article mainly talk about?

A．Overseas sightseeing.　B．Hospital treatment.

C．Medical tourism.　D．Travelers’ health problems.

 

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Euphemisms are an important part of every language，but it seems that English has an ever?growing number of them.The non?native speaker not only has to make sense of the euphemisms he hears，he also has to learn which euphemisms are appropriate in any particular situation.He might be aware that his American friend needs to use the toilet when she asks where the bathroom (or restroom，or comfort station) is，but he is less likely to guess that his English friend has the same need when he says he has to see a man about a dog.He might have learned，for example，that in the family way is a euphemism for pregnant.If，however，he says to his boss，“Congratulations！I hear your wife is in the family way，” he would be using an expression that is too familiar for the circumstances.

Schools are full of euphemisms.At Frankfurt International School，for example，the special lessons given to students who are having difficulties in their school subjects are called Study Center (in the middle school) and Academic Workshop (in the high school)．Teachers rightly do not want to upset students or parents by being too frank or straightforward，and usually choose a softer word or expression to convey the same message.

1.According to the passage，people use euphemisms in order to________.

A．make themselves understood

B．avoid embarrassment

C．to sound straightforward

D．attract attention

2.A person who is described as plain and cuddly is in fact________.

A．tall and handsome 　B．pretty and slim

C．ugly but tall 　D．ugly and fat

3.When an English lady says she has to see a man about a dog，she might want to________.

A．have her old dog killed　B．see an ugly friend

C．go to the toilet 　D．see a pregnant woman

4.The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to________.

A．stress that euphemisms are an important part of every language

B．inform readers that English has an ever?growing number of euphemisms

C．suggest non?native speakers use euphemisms as often as possible

D．warn English learners to be careful about the meaning and use of euphemisms

5.At Frankfurt International School，the students who receive lessons in Study Center________.

A．have poor grades in the subjects

B．do well in school

C．work hard at their lessons

D．prefer to learn more

 

(2014·福州模拟)Oprah (奥普拉)，the queen of American daytime talk TV，is________as one of the most powerful women in the world.

A．raised　B．recognized

C．requested　D． recommended

 

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1.Interpersonal relationships are important because they can________.

A．deal with life changes

B．smooth away daily problems

C．make people live more easily

D．cure types of illnesses

2.The researches show that people’s physical and mental health________.

A．has much to do with the amount of support they get from others

B．lies in the social medical care systems which support them

C．depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles

D．is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes.

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cushions”？

A．takes place of　　　　B．makes up of

C．lessens the effect of　D．gets rid of

4.Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of________.

A．instrumental support

B．informational support

C．social companionship

D．the strengthening of self?respect

5.What is the subject discussed in the text?

A．Effects of stressful conditions.

B．Kinds of social support.

C．Ways to deal with stress.

D．Interpersonal relationships.

 

You can’t imagine what difficulty we had________home in the snowstorm.

A．walked　B．walk

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--Jenny , I hate to say it , but you really must go ! --________.

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C. Mind your own business D. You must be kidding

 

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1958：The company's first foray into the American market was the Toyopet in 1958. It was a flop.

1964：Toyota introduced their Corona line of automobiles and sales hit 6,400 in 1965, marking an increase in popularity.

1969：Toyota began importing the Corolla and in 1985 it would become the first Toyota built in the U.S.

1975：Toyota surpassed the popular German brand Volkswagen to become the top import sold in the U.S.

1986：The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered its first recall of Toyota cars due to "speed control" problems.

1988：The First North American Toyota plant opened in Georgetown, Ky.

1989：Toyota introduced the Lexus LS 400, the company's first U.S. luxury car. It was a major hit.

1997：Toyota debuted their Prius gas-electric hybrid car.

2002：The first consumer complaints emerged of the Camry's engine surging under braking.

2004：The NHTSA opened a defect investigation into 2002-2003 Camry, Camry Solara and Lexus ES models.

2006：Toyota "Americanizes" and opened a new plant in Texas to build full-size pickups

2007：Toyota surpassed General Motors to become the world's largest automaker.

2007：The NHTSA investigated pedal entrapment in some Toyota vehicles, which led recalls of floor mats on Camry and Lexus models.

2007：The NHTSA investigated pedal entrapment in some Toyota vehicles, which led recalls of floor mats on Camry and Lexus models.

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Nov. 2009：Toyota recalled 3.8 million Lexus and Toyota models to remove floor mats that can trap pedals.

Jan. 2010：Toyota recalled approximately 2.3 million more vehicles with potential sticking pedal problems. On Jan. 26, Toyota stopped selling eight models involved in the recall.

Feb. 2010：Prius and Lexus hybrids are now being recalled for brake problems in 2010 models.

1.Which of the following brands belong to Toyota family？

A. Toyopet, Volkswagen, Lexus, Prius

B. Camry, Prius, Lexus, Georgetown

C. Corona, Prius, Lexus, Corolla

D. General Motors, Lexus, Camry, Corolla

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A. withdrawal B. sorrow C. appreciation D. resolve

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A. Lexus LS 400 is a cheaper car

B. Prius may be a kind of environmentally friendly car

C. Corona became popular as soon as introduced to the US

D. Toyota’s plant opened in Georgetown symbolized its “Americanize” tactics

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A. advertise for Toyota

B. display Toyota’s glory

C. uncover Toyota’s braking problems

D. introduce Toyota’ s struggle in the US

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. The world’s largest automaker B. The rise of Toyota

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