Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank.
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I am frequently asked the question, \you use chopsticks (筷子)?\than not and without having requested one, been given a fork (2) one was available. I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks. Sometimes, I have to make (3) explanation.
Chopsticks are (4) my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant. In fact, learning (5) to use chopsticks takes me (6) a few weeks. This is not to say I was skillful, though. Learning how to use chopsticks is easy for me, (7) learning the rituals and how to (8) myself at the table is quite difficult. (9) times do I have to say \I really mean \refusing more food without (11) someone? If I insist and I still get more, is it appropriate just not to eat it? This would be (12) where I come from. I have enjoyed many great meals and my (13) with the people have been great. I am (14) aware that I will never be able to (15) as much as I have received. I don't know how I can ever thank all of the people who
introduced me to eating in Asia.
1. A.very often B.too often C.more often D.most often 2. A.for B.when C.after D.because 3. A.more B.further C.another D.other
4. A.the least of B.the worst of C.the most of D.the greatest of
5. A.when B.what C.where D.how
6. A.more than B.nothing but C.rather than D.instead of 7. A.where B.because C.whereas D.since 8. A.contrast B.consider C.contact D.conduct
9. A.Just how many B.Always so many C.Why so much D.Not many
10.A. until B.since C.when D.as
11. A.delighting B.denying C.demanding D.offending 12.A. impatient B.impersonal C.impolite D.impossible
13. A.convention B.ssignificance C.interactions D.surroundings 14. A.largely B.increasingly C.initially D.necessarily 15. A.give back B.give up C.give away D.give in
Translate the following sentences into English.
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1. 她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。(much less)
2. 他认为我在对他说谎，但实际上我讲的是实话。(whereas)
3. 这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你怎么解释？ (account for)
4. 他们利润增长的部分原因是采用了新的市场策略。(due to)
5. 这样的措施很可能会带来工作效率的提高。(result in)
6. 我们已经在这个项目上投入了大量时间和精力，所以我们只能继续。(pour into)
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
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1. I don't think that he would commit robbery, much less would he commit violent robbery.
2. Men earn ten dollars an hour on average, whereas women only seven dollars.
3. Once the balance in nature is disturbed, it will result in a number of possible unforeseeable effects.
4. The final examination is close at hand; you'd better spend more time reading.
5. What is interesting is that consumers find it increasingly difficult to identify the nationality of certain brands. This is due partly to globalization and partly to changes in the location of production.
6. A recent survey showed that women account for 40 percent of the total workforce.
Section B
Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.
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1. In this section, we'll provide some important tips on how to better __ the technologies available for distance education.
2. People are free to accept or ___what the government says of the facts.
3. The city suffered __ damage as a result of the recent earthquake, so the government would have to spend a lot of money to rebuild it. 4. Because of damage to their homes, many people had to stay in ___housing for a few months.
5. The argument was settled in a way that was __ to both sides. 6. Illness and age have changed the once well-known actress beyond __.
7. You cannot cure a common cold, but you can __ the symptoms. 8. I would __ it if you could turn down your radio a little bit. 9. To be honest, the Internet isn't meant for kids, and, ___, it's not a tool for taking care of kids.
10. Desks are arranged in a U-shape, so the teacher can __ easily with the students.
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