[单项选择]What is the point the speaker is trying to make about technology development
A. A mature technology requires less innovation.
B. Technical evolution is close to maturation in certain fields.
C. New types of energy are expected to mature in the near future.
D. Nanomaterials or photonics and carbon nanotubes are environmentally friendly.

[单项选择]What is the point the speaker is trying to make about technology development
A. A mature technology requires less innovation.
B. Technical evolution is close to maturation in certain fields.
C. New types of energy are expected to mature in the near future.
D. Nanomaterials or photonics and carbon nanotubes are environmentally friendly.

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What does the speaker suggest [A] Trying hard to memorize grammar rules. [B] Trying your best to memorize more words. [C] Listening to songs in the foreign language.

[单项选择]What point does Jackman make about his staff A. Employees should be trained to do particular jobs. B. Staff development matters less than the success of a deal. C. Teamwork is essential for carrying out all tasks.

[单项选择]What point does Ricky Bland make about the fast-food industry（　）.
A. Its attitude to staff development is often misunderstood.
B. It has difficulty recruiting suitable staff.
C. It invests more in technology than in staff.

[单项选择]At some later point, what did humans start to breed dogs for（　）
A. For looks and companionship.
B. For hunting and protection.
C. For herding livestock.
D. For fun.

[简答题]With point you could make a line; with lines, planes; with planes, solids.

[单项选择]On what point do these people agree
A. They had a long day.
B. They should not attend the meeting.
C. There are some good restaurants around.
D. Food is an interesting subject.

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