天津大学网测试题.docx

Electronic files are replacing _ filing cabinets, and intelligent facsimile and copying machines are appearing together with a variety of printers able to print anything from letter-quality characters to four color diagrams.considerate consequent conventional conversationalIn modern times, a handful of technological wonders that started out as novelties, have become _ to our daily routines.vulnerable liable compatible indispensableMost studies on innovation have shown that it is often more difficult for large corporations to _ the same level of creativity and freedom as start-ups.contain sustain refrain maintainMost new technologies, with the exception of those associated with weaponry, have had hugely _ effects for most people extending our capabilities and indeed our lives to an extent that our ancestors could not have imagined.harmful beneficial urgent formalWhether its checking the weather, e-mail, or bank account, smartphones have made mobile connectivity so _ that todays younger generations seem much more “addicted” to their smartphones.feasible accessible visible imaginableWhat the mass media offers is not popular art, but entertainment which is intended to be _ like food, forgotten, and replaced by a new dish.spent expended paid consumedSome people may be required to work shifts or excessive hours, whilst others feel they simply cannot _ targets they see as unrealistic.acquire complete meet obtainEngineers may help produce guided missiles, industrial robots, or _ limbs for the physically handicapped.articulate artistic authentic artificialIts true that humanity has seen a _ of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.line pair fraction successionThere is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are _ the power of our will.off by through beyond Water purification is the _ of contaminants from raw water to produce drinking water that is pure enough for human consumption or for industrial use.dismissal departure refusal removal Of course, music can be distracting if its too loud or too jarring, or if it _ for our attention with what were trying to do.applies competes preaches inquires From primitive developments such as the wheel and paper to todays high-tech gadgets, theres certainly no _ of impressive developments that have changed the way we live and work.shortage use matter sense Email, blogs, social networks, instant messaging, and message boards allow for both public and _ communication about any topic.confidential anonymous wordless verbal Universities, employers and professional bodies all _ the need for effective engineers to have skills in management and business.acknowledge accredit acquaint admit For many people, an important aspect of overcoming Internet and computer addiction is to find _ ways to handle these difficult feelings.permanent changeable renewable alternative One of the most sincere forms of respect is _ listening to what another has to say.actually daily virtually finally In many cases, what we say is less important than how we say it or the other _ signals we send out, such as eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, and gesture.nonverbal oral electronic warning Economists have long focused on the concept of education as an investment that, on average, _ well over the long term, for both individual students and society as a whole.pays for makes for makes up pays off While time spent online can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can _ daily life, work, and erfere with take up makes for break through PART 2 (5 points)Directions: In this part of the test, there are 10 sentences which have been divided into five fragments. Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.题目21we always try to have a strong global dimension in our research and development, and our scientists see international part of our modern research community cooperation as an integral 题目22another reason for studying management is the reality that for most of you, once you graduate from college you will either manage or be managed and begin your career 题目23Re-arrange these fragments by dragging them with the mouse into the correct order to form a sentence so that it can make sense.in making judicious materials choices based on these criteria with the various characteristics as well as processing techniques of materials the more familiar an engineer or scientist is the more proficient and confident he or she will be 题目24the two influenza researchers whose work has triggered a far-reaching debate on the limits of scientific freedom could hardly have handled their publicity more differently 题目25other theories posit that dark energy is a temporary phenomenon like inflation, and temper the universes growth spurt and that matters gravitational pull will one day take over 题目26the universes expansion was those from more recent eras to conclude that the team then compared its measured rate with slowing at that time 题目27where an animal leaves little or no macroscopic trace of rare and threatened animal species especially in habitats like lakes and rivers detecting the presence of populations is a challenge for conservation planners and managers 题目28a materials scientist is to develop or synthesize using existing materials from a functional perspective, the role of new materials, whereas a materials engineer is called upon to create new products or systems 题目29scientists believe something began matter got more diluted, but as the universe got larger and pressing the gas pedal again, causing expansion to accelerate once more 题目30dark energy is a natural property of empty space: the measurements so far lend support to the leading theory that the more the universe expands, the stronger dark energy becomes PART 3 (5 points)?.In the first year or so of Web business, most of the action has revolved around efforts to tap the consumer market. More recently, as the Web proved to be more than a fashion, companies have started to buy and sell products and services with one another. Such business-to-business sales make sense because business people typically know what product theyre looking for. 3.Another major shift in the model for Internet commerce concerns the technology available for marketing. Until recently, Internet marketing activities have focused on strategies to pull customers into sites. ?.In the past year, however, software companies have developed tools that allow companies to push information directly out to consumers, transmitting marketing messages directly to targeted customers. Most notably, the Pointcast Network uses a screen saver to deliver a continually updated stream of news and advertisements to subscribers computer monitors. ?.Subscribers can customize the information they want to receive and proceed directly to a companys Web site. Companies such as Virtual Vineyards are already starting to use similar technologies to push messages to customers about special sales, product offerings, or other events. ?.Nonetheless, many companies still hesitate to use the Web because of doubts about its reliability. Businesses need to feel they can trust the pathway between them and the supplier, says senior analyst Blane Erwin of Forrester Research. Some companies are limiting the risk by conducting online transactions only with established business partners who are given access to the companys private intranet. PART 4 (10 points)The simple act of surrendering a telephone number to a store clerk may not seem harmfulso much so that many consumers do it with no questions asked. Yet that one action can set in motion a cascade of silent events, as that data point is acquired, analyzed, , stored and sold over and over again. Future on your privacy may come from anywhere, from anyone with money to purchase that phone number you . If you doubt the multiplier effect, consider your e-mail inbox. If its loaded with spam, its because at some point in time you unknowingly surrendered your e-mall to the wron