[单项选择]Japan's trading partners' attitude towards its growing trade surplus can be described as ______.


A. angry
B. indifferent
C. overjoyed
D. worried

[单项选择]Japan's trading partners' attitude towards its growing trade surplus can be described as ______.


A. angry
B. indifferent
C. overjoyed
D. worried

[单项选择]The birth rate in a city ______ to fall as its gross domestic product (GDP) rises steadily.
A. estimates
B. anticipates
C. assumes
D. tends

[单项选择]Japan has ______ its steps towards putting into effect an international treaty banning chemical weapons.
A. hurried
B. bustled
C. accelerated
D. rushed

[单项选择]Scientists assume that unrestrained population growth and dwindling resources may force humans to look to the sea for food.
A. unavoidable
B. unexpected
C. unchecked
D. unfortunate

[单项选择]According to the passage, the important plants grown in New York include ______.


A. cherries, pears, apples, com, and onions
B. grapes, butter, potatoes, com, and onions
C. vegetable, flowers, fruits, and apples
D. numerous flower and plant nurseries

[单项选择]According to the passage, plagiarism remains a growing problem largely because ______.


A. the plagiarism-detection tools are not powerful enough
B. the violators are smarter than the service providers
C. the violators believe they can run away with their behavior
D. the educators and businesses are too tolerant

[单项选择]

Shoppers who carefully plan their visit to the grocery store can save money on their grocery bills. Shopping when not (61) , sticking to their grocery list, and (62) a few simple rules will cut down the grocery bill.
Shoppers should visit the grocery store on a full stomach by planning their trip (63) after a large meal. If that’s not (64) , they should find something (65) to eat on while preparing a grocery list. Most shoppers are less likely to buy extras when they are not troubled by (66) .
Although having a list and (67) to it is the most important factor in saving money, (68) must prepare lists wisely in order to (69) . A carefully planned list should (70) in season produce and any items on (71) or discounted through coupons. Many special buys are announced through the local newspapers, so buying the "grocery issue" is (72) the money you spend. (73) , it
A. sale
B. business
C. duty
D. show