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1.(单选题) According to scientists, our mental abilities begin to _______ from the age of 27 after reaching the highest level at 22．
A．decline B．differ C．fail D．shrink
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：A
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2.(单选题) Both of the two boys are enjoying their lives ______ the fact that they have very little time to do other things．
A．beside B．despite C．beyond D．except
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：B
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3.(单选题) We believe scientists will a way to solve the problem of air pollution. A．set off B．put off C．come up with D．catch up with
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：C
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4.(单选题) I think _______ music may clear your mind and reduce pressure. A．listen to B．listening to C．listened to D．listens to
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
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参考答案：B
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5.(单选题) Before he started work, I asked the builder to give me a (n) _____ of the cost of the museum.
A．estimate B．value C．announcement D．evaluation
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：A
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6.(单选题) It took me quite a while to ______ how to solve this problem. A．figure out B．stand out C．put out D．run out
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：A
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7.(单选题) Don’t allow the Internet to control your life ____ it is widely used in many ways.
A．as if B．even if C．so long as D．in case
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：B
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8.(单选题) Can you find the differences ________ the twins? A．from B．in C．among D．between
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：D
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9.(单选题) She closely ________ her sister. But they have totally different characteristics. A．resembles B．responds C．displays D．prefers.
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：A
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10.(单选题) ― Mum, I’ve got the first prize in the photo competition. ― ____________
A．Good luck! B．Not at all. C．Good idea! D．Congratulation!
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：D
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Distance learning is a program that allows students to take classes online. Online classes offer on-campus classes, with the convenience of working at home, and the flexibility of creating your own schedule. Anna attends her online class in her pajamas. She gets away with it because her classroom is in her home. Anna is a full-time student learning from distance, and full time mother. She likes the online option because of its flexibility. “I don’t have to sit in class with my two little ones in day care. Instead, I can jump online anytime I like during the day,” said Anna who is preparing for a nursing degree. “What I liked most was the fact that I didn’t have to travel to another place, and I could work at my own place,” she said in an e-mail. Online students must be organized. Self-discipline and motivation are also important. Diana is a math
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instructor who has been teaching online classes for five and a half years. She had students who participated from far way. Many are returning students who have been working. They are focused on their goals, and are comfortable working hard. Taking classes online can have some unexpected benefits. For instance, the need to communicate questions by e-mail compels students to become better written communicators. Also, you don’t have to worry about appearance. Michael, a current online student, said in an e-mail, “I can just roll out of bed and not worry about how messy my hair is.” Anna included not having to fight for parking or paying for gas as added tuition fee. Taking classes online does have some drawbacks. Students complain about the difficulties of communicating online. Instructors complain about the students’ ability to use digital media. Online classes can end up taking more time than on-campus versions. “An online student should expect to spend at least 15 hours a week working on their assignments,” said Diana the math teacher. The extra time is needed because students must clearly demonstrate understanding of the material through email and online quizzes.
11.(单选题) __________is the most important feature of online or distance learning. A. A hard-working and motivated student B. Studying online from a computer anywhere C. A good course book D. Flexible timetable
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：D
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12.(单选题) Distance learning allows Anna __________. A. to study her favorite subject
B. to understand how to be a full-time mother C. to become a nurse
D. to work on her study at home while taking care of her children
答题： A. B. C. D. （已提交）
参考答案：D
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