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[单项选择]The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ______
A. further improvements in iron processing methods
B. the gradual inclusion of exposed iron in traditional styles of architecture
C. the return to traditional building materials for use in commercial structures
D. the decreased use of stone and timber as a building material
[单项选择]The word "pitfalls" in the last paragraph probably means ______.
A. problems.
B. grievance.
C. puns.
D. knowledge.
[单项选择]The word "catharsis" in paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. an unpopular notion
B. the removal of strong feelings
C. an increase of aggressive emotions
D. the overreaction to violent lyrics
[单项选择]The word "cumulative" in Paragraph 1 most probably means ______.
A. decisive
B. extremely beneficial
C. strong
D. progressively greater
[单项选择]Alert to"( I st line ,4th paragraph)most probably means（）
A. aware of
B. watchful for
C. responsible for
D. busy with
[单项选择]The word "legend" in the second paragraph probably means ______.
A. "story"
B. "man"
C. "newspaper"
D. "history"
[单项选择]The word "sloths" in the first paragraph probably means ______.
A. ordinary people.
B. lazy bones.
C. lazy habits.
D. retired professors.
[单项选择]The word "oeuvre" in the second paragraph probably means ______.
[单项选择]The word "foolish" in the first paragraph probably means ______.
A. friendly
B. crazy
C. stupid
D. funny
[单项选择]The word "exceeded" in paragraph 1 most probably means_____.
A. added up to
B. were more than
C. were about
D. were less than
[单项选择]The word" exceeded" in paragraph I most probably means ______.
A. added up to
B. were more than
C. were about
D. were less than
[单项选择]In the third paragraph, the author most probably provides an explanation of the apparent connections among economic, military, and cultural development in order to ______.
A. suggest that Byzantium represents a case for which no historical precedent exists.
B. set up an order of events that is then shown to be not generally applicable to the case of Byzantium.
C. cast aspersions on traditional historical scholarship about Byzantium.
D. suggest that the process of revival in Byzantium does not accords with this model.
[单项选择]The examples in paragraph 3 to 5 most probably imply ______.
A. French and German musicians are not welcome in America
B. Americans are hostile to those from some European countries whose governments are not for America
C. Americans are so outspoken about their dislike of certain musicians
D. those who dare to come to America now will be in embarrassment
[单项选择]The word "arbiters" (Paragraph 4) most probably refers to those ________.
A. who work as coordinators
B. who function as judges
C. who supervise transactions
D. who determine the price
