________China’s success in dealing with desertification, the United Nations Environment Program believes the country is a good example for others to follow.
A.In the absence of B.In the light of
C.In the place of D.In the case of
—Hi, darling, what's the matter?
—Well, I wasn't feeling well this morning and I was having breakfast________a wave of nausea ( 恶心) ________me. And then I passed out.
A.before; came over B.when; came over
C.before; pulled over D.when; pulled over
—What will things be like in the year 2080?
—I don’t know, but it was the question________last Tuesday by Brian Solis, a noted futurist from Sweden.
A.acknowledged B.approved C.alarmed D.addressed
His comprehensive surveys have provided the most________statements of how, and on what basis, data are collected.
A.explicit B.ambiguous C.fundamental D.arbitrary
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What roles do fathers play nowadays?
A.They mainly stay at home looking after children.
B.They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives.
C.Besides working they help with childcare as well.
2.What do people often do on Mother’s Day?
A.Mothers and children go shopping together.
B.They have outdoor picnics.
C.They wear carnations.
3.What is most important on these two days?
A.What children write on cards.
B.The value of gifts.
C.Love and respect given to parents.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the woman’s first impression of the television?
A.It’s too big. B.It’s beautiful. C.It’s of high quality.
2.How much did the TV cost the man?
A.＄1,000. B.＄1,200. C.＄2,400.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do?
A.Watch less television.
B.Have the old television fixed.
C.Return the television and get his money back.
