[报关编码]No otherA quality is more important forB a scientist to acquire asC to observe carefullyD.

[单项选择]A) within C) for
B) during D) by


A. within
B. during
C. for
D. by

[单项选择]A) of C) for
B) in D) with


A. of
B. in
C. for
D. with

[单项选择]A) looked forward to C) waited for
B) relied on D) requested for


A. relied on
B. looked forward to C) waited for
C. requested for

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Passage Four
Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course, there have always been people who have looked for adventure -- those who have climbed the highest mountains, explored unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now, however, there are people who seek an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.
I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity. You jump from a high place (perhaps a bridge or a hot-air balloon) 200 meters above the ground with an elastic rope tied to your ankles. You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is estimated that two million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping. Other activities which most people would say are as risky as bungee jumping involve jumping from tall buildings and diving into the
A. Dangerous Sports; What and Why
B. The Boredom of Modem Life
C. Bungee Jumping: Is It Really Dangerous
D. The Need for Excitement

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More and more people are starting to work from home, re-assessing their "work-life balance" and capitalising on what industry calls "remote working". A recent survey of British companies showed that eight out of ten businesses have now agreed new working arrangements for their personnel. The object of the exercise was to improve the work-life balance of employees and encourage greater levels of efficiency. During 2003/2004, some 900,000 requests to work flexibly were made under a new Gov-eminent scheme and 800,000 of the applications were granted. Furthermore, seven out of ten businesses said that they also would be prepared to consider flexible working requests from other staff who did not qualify under the Government scheme.
One of the new technological developments that makes remote working possible is the Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), broadband that can carry both voice and data at high-speed. Re mote workers ca
A. the Business eliminates the unbalance of people's life.
B. it's hard to please people's various desires.
C. the Business is sophisticated in luring customers.
D. the diverse demands for remote working are being met.

[单项选择]More and more vehicles using cheap fuel, declared scientists at the conference, have left Bangkok's children with body lead levels the world highest.

[单项选择]Why are more and more countries closing their borders to genuine asylum seekers


A. Because too many people are seeking asylum presently.
B. Because they are afraid of being overwhelmed by illegal migrants.
C. Because they are afraid of causing anger of other counties.
D. Because they have no obligation to do so.

[单项选择]It is recognized by more and more people that each man and woman （） the same lights.
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. is having

[单项选择]Quarter horses can start more quickly, turn more sharply, and run faster over short courses ______ breeds can.
A. than the other
B. other
C. than other
D. of all other