[单项选择]The author used the history of China and Iran in order to ______.


A. criticize these countries
B. explain the effect of massive repression on opium production and assumption
C. warn Afghanistan government
D. prove these countries are not "democratic"

[单项选择]Radar is used to extend the（）of man's senses for observing his environment, especially the sense of vision.
A. validity
B. liability
C. capacity
D. intensity

[单项选择]My sister is used to ______ with all the windows open.
A. sleep
B. sleeping
C. have slept
D. the sleeping

[单项选择]What did Britain ask Iran to do


A. To release the captives.
B. To return the boats.
C. To offer a formal apology.
D. To make compensations.

[单项选择]Why were there protests in Britain against Iran


A. Some British boats sank in Iranian waters.
B. Some British soldiers were expelled out of Iran.
C. Some British soldiers were captured in Iranian waters.
D. Some British soldiers were shot in Iranian waters.

[单项选择]We can describe Iran with such a description that it is ______.


A. a country with the first female judge of the world
B. a country with highly developed democracy
C. a country where women are in a difficult situation
D. a country that shows great respect to women

[单项选择]Iran has blamed（）for laying the mines.
A. Saudi Arabia
B. the United States
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Not mentioned

[单项选择]Iran wants the cooperation of（）in its minesweeping operation.
A. the United States
B. Iraq
C. Saudi Arabia
D. the United Arab Emirates

[单项选择]Meanwhile, the U. S. and Israel regard Iran as a rogue state that seeds to export terror, build nuclear weapons and（） the Middle East peace process.
A. conspire
B. deviate
C. distort
D. sabotage

[单项选择]When was sugar used widely


A. 3,000 years ago.
B. In modem times.
C. Quite recently.
D. 300 years ago.

[单项选择]How was the weight used


A. To check the accuracy of scales.
B. To calculate the density of other metals.
C. To observe changes in the atmosphere.
D. To measure amounts of rainfall.

[单项选择]This company used to enjoy international reputation, ( )

[单项选择]Who first used the motto laisser faire


A. American industrialists.
B. French economists.
C. International leaders.
D. Civil War veterans.

[单项选择]Most frequently used algorithm for page replacement is
A. LRU
B. FIFO
C. OPT
D. PPT

[简答题]
Friend affiliation is used as an advertising strategy to promote product awareness or sales through raising their desire to be a member of a certain group. Friend affiliation can be created by both positive and negative imagery. These two characteristics are therefore often utilized by advertisers. They advertise their products’ positive effect by showing that all people using their products are happy, which encourages others to buy their products. Conversely, they can advertise their products by pointing to negative effects. Such advertisements show that one who doesn’t use their products will be left out or unpopular.
Question: Using information from the reading and the lecture, explain how both the positive and negative imagery of friend affiliation can help companies promote their product awareness and sales.
Now hear a talk on the same subject.

[填空题]thing used as a test or measure

[单项选择]The online retailers used to win over traditional retailers by offering ______.


A. lower prices
B. free delivery charge
C. special sales
D. striking window displays

[单项选择]Mathematics is the instrument used by the physical sciences to __________ phenomena and record conclusion.


A. expel
B. expire
C. exploit
D. explore