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单选题
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According to the passage, during the 18th and 19th centuries cities were small in size mainly because ______.
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the urban population was stable
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few people lived in cities
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transport was backward
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it was originally planned
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2、【
单选题
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Cities survived in those days largely as a result of ______.
[1分]
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the trade activities they undertook
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the agricultural activities in the nearby areas
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their relatively small size
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the non-economic roles they played
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3、【
单选题
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City dwellers were engaged in all the following economic activities EXCEPT ______.
[1分]
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commerce
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distribution
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processing
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transportation
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4、【
单选题
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Urban people left cities for the following reasons EXCEPT ______.
[1分]
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more economic opportunities
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a freer social and political environment
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more educational opportunities
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a more relaxed religious environment
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5、【
单选题
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Why did the early cities fail to grow as quickly as expected throughout the 18th century?
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Because the countryside attracted more people.
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Because cities did not increase in number.
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Because the functions of the cities changed.
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Because the number of city people was stable.
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6、【
单选题
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According to Janet, the factor that would most affect negotiations is ______.
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English language proficiency
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different cultural practices
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different negotiation tasks
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the international Americanized style
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7、【
单选题
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Janet's attitude towards the Americanized style, as a model for business negotiations is ______.
[1分]
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supportive
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negative
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ambiguous
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cautious
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8、【
单选题
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Which of the following can NOT be seen as a difference between Brazilian and American negotiators?
[1分]
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Americans prepare more points before negotiations.
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Americans are more straightforward during negotiations.
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Brazilians prefer more eye contact during negotiations.
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Brazilians seek more background information.
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9、【
单选题
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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Japanese negotiators?
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Reserved.
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Prejudiced.
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Polite.
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Prudent.
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10、【
单选题
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The news item is mainly about ______.
[1分]
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a call for research papers to be read at the conference
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an international conference on traditional Tibetan medicine
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the number of participants at the conference and their nationalities
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the preparations made by the sponsors for the international conference
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11、【
单选题
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The news item mainly concerns ______ in Hong Kong.
[1分]
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Internet centers
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an IBM seminar
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e-government
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broadcasting
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12、【
单选题
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The aims of the three policy objectives include all the following EXCEPT ______.
[1分]
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improvement of government efficiency
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promotion of e-commerce
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integration of service delivery
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formulation of Digital 21 Strategy
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13、【
单选题
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The record shows that Bailey was ______.
[1分]
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still suffering from an injury
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getting back in shape
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unable to compete with Greene
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less confident than before
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14、【
单选题
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On role-playing, the passage seems to indicate that chairman ______.
[1分]
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talks as much as participants
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is usually a "constant talker"
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prefers to take the role of an observer
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is frequently outshone by participants
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15、【
单选题
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Which of the following is NOT a distinct characteristic of the three types of participants?
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Submissiveness.
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Stubbornness.
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Disobedience.
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Lack of focus.
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16、【
单选题
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The passage suggests that a false consensus was reached at the end of a meeting in order to ______.
[1分]
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make room for another meeting
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bring an illusory sense of achievement
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highlight the importance of a meeting
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go ahead with the agreed program
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17、【
单选题
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Which is the best word to describe air travelers’ reaction to airline alliances?
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Delight.
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Indifference.
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Objection.
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Puzzlement.
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18、【
单选题
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According to the passage, setting up airline alliances will chiefly benefit ______.
[1分]
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North American airlines and their domestic travelers
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North American airlines and their foreign counterparts
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Asian airlines and their foreign travelers
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Asian airlines and their domestic travelers
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19、【
单选题
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Which of the following is NOT a perceived advantage of alliances?
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Baggage allowance.
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Passenger comfort.
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Convenience.
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Quality.
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20、【
单选题
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One disadvantage of alliances foreseen by the critics is that air travel may be more expensive as a result of ______.
[1分]
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less convenience
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higher operation costs
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less competition
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more joint marketing
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21、【
单选题
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According to the passage, which of the following categories of travelers will gain most from airline alliances?
[1分]
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Travelers who fly frequently economy class.
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Travelers who fly frequently business class.
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Travelers who fly occasionally during holidays.
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Travelers who fly economy class once in a while.
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22、【
单选题
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In the author s opinion, what really underlies the rising status of English in France and Europe is ______.
[1分]
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American dominance in the Internet software business
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a practical need for effective communication among Europeans
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Europeans eagerness to do business with American businessmen
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the recent trend for foreign companies to merge with each other
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23、【
单选题
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Europeans began to favor English for all the following reasons EXCEPT its ______.
[1分]
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inherent linguistic properties
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association with the business world
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links with the United States
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disassociation from political changes
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24、【
单选题
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Which of the following statements forecasts the continuous rise of English in the future?
[1分]
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About half of Western Europeans are now proficient in English.
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U.S. and British media companies are operating in Western Europe.
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Most secondary school students in Europe study English.
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Most Europeans continue to use their own language.
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25、【
单选题
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The passage mainly examines the factors related to ______.
[1分]
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the rising status of English in Europe
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English learning in non-English-speaking E.U. nations
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the preference for English by European businessmen
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the switch from French to English in the European Commission
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26、【
单选题
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The mention of Man s victory over Nature at the beginning of the passage is to highlight ______.
[1分]
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a new form of conflict
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Man s creative powers
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the role of modern technology
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Man s ground-breaking work
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27、【
单选题
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According to the passage, which is NOT a responsibility of the proposed international authority?
[1分]
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Monitoring effects of scientific discoveries.
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Dealing with worldwide environmental issues.
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Vetoing human attempts to conquer Nature.
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Authorizing efforts to improve human health.
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28、【
单选题
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When commenting on the present role of the UN, the author expresses his ______.
[1分]
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dissatisfaction
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disillusionment
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objection
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doubt
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29、【
单选题
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What is the most appropriate topic of the following passage?
[1分]
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Strikes.
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Pensions.
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Retirement Ages.
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Government decisions.
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30、【
单选题
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In the following passage the author intends to ______.
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explain how the Gulf Stream is formed
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compare global warming with global cooling
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explain the composition of the sea currents
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deliver a warning of a coming ice age
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31、【
单选题
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The passage intends primarily to ______ in some Asian cities.
[1分]
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explain how porters work
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introduce top-end eateries
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provide advice on tipping
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describe how taxis are metered
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32、【
单选题
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If you want to see a performance by the Beijing Peking Opera Theatre, which phone number would you ring?
[1分]
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6841-9283.
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6848-5462.
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6301-6688.
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6523-3320.
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33、【
单选题
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Supposing you have some free time after 7 pm on July 1st, which performance or exhibition can you go to?
[1分]
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Traditional Chinese music.
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Chinese modern operas.
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Peking Opera.
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Lao Dao’s recent paintings.
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34、【
单选题
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Who's the author of Culture/Metaculture ?
[1分]
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Linda Anderson.
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Peter Childs.
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Adam Roberts.
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Francis Mulhern.
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35、【
单选题
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Which of the following books draws on case studies?
[1分]
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Modernism .
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Science Fiction .
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Autobiography .
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Culture/Metaculture .
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36、【
单选题
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What are "Cookies" in the following passage?
[1分]
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Computer data.
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Shopping habits.
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Websites.
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Passwords.
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37、【
单选题
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How many pieces of advice are offered by the author to protect online shoppers privacy?
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38、【
简答题】
_____
[1分]
解析:
literature/history/politics
39、【
简答题】
_____
[1分]
解析:
Advice
40、【
简答题】
_____
[1分]
解析:
Conversation