[填空题]The concept of saving is said to be at least as old as ___________________7_

[填空题]The concept of saving is said to be at least as old as ______.

[填空题]The Section said it is lowering the rate on savings bonds to bring it ______ other market interest rates.

[填空题]The manager said that at least three applicants ________________(看上去似乎值得他们考虑).

[单项选择]How many people were said to be injured at least（　）.
A. 342.
B. 900.
C. 1242.
D. 1 million.

[单项选择]Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners know this basic fact, but they often don’ t know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their houses and apartments that will result in savings. For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy assessment is the way to go. An energy assessor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will find out areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy assessors know what to look for and can locate a variety of problems that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation(隔热), construction problems, and uneven heat distribution. There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace bulbs with fluorescents(荧光灯). This can result in a saving of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs. When it’ s time to replace old appliances, it’ s wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer. Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Fill the holes or cracks of old windows that might be leaky to let in cold wind, and choose double-paned (双层)windows if you’ re building an addition or replacing old windows. Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.According to the passage, which of the following would an energy assessor do
A. Change your light bulbs.
B. Fix construction problems.
C. Replace your old appliances.
D. Check your heating system.

[单项选择]This concept of being a sissy is s key concept for understanding of American character: it has no exact parallel in any other society. It has nowadays become a term of criticism which can be applied to anyone, regardless of age or sex ; although it is similar to some English terms of public shame (e. g. coward, crybaby, nanny, mother’s darling) it is more than any of them. Put it simply, it means showing more dependence or fear or lack of initiative or passivity than is suitable for the occasion. It can be applied to a gambler hesitant about risking his money, to a mother over anxious about the pain her child may suffer at the hands of a surgeon, to a boy shy about asking a popular girl for a" date", to stage girl, to overt anxiety about a visit to the dentist, to a little girl crying because her doll is broken ,just as well as to occasions which directly elicit courage or initiative or independence and which may be responded to more or less adequately. It is the overwhelming fear of a
A. Objective.
B. Subjective.
C. Critical.
D. Supportiv

[单项选择]What is "saving face"
A. It is a protocol to everything.
B. It is something for starters.
C. It is embarrassment.
D. It is a term for the concept of honor.

[单项选择]A) At least 14 miles an hour. B) At least 40 miles an hour.
C) At most 40 miles an hour. D) At most 14 miles an hour.

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