banked20cloze专项训练及答案

1、选词填空专项练习 (1) As many 47 business people already know, preparation is often the key to success in any endeavor. You may be socially 48 at work and have a pleasant enough personality, but youll be more likely to convince others that your solution is the right one if you have the facts on your side. Do

2、ing your homework means taking the 49 to be prepared for any challenge: making a presentation, advancing a new idea to your boss and etc. And doing your homework also means doing the basic research necessary to back up whatever claims you are making. One especially 50 factor to consider is the cultu

3、re of the organization you work for: the ideals that are held in high 51 by management and used as models for good employee behavior. For your initiatives to be successful, you have to tailor your approach 52 . Here are some suggestions: 1. To research your organizations culture by talking with your

4、 colleagues about what norms, values, and beliefs are most important to your organization. 2. To 53 out your organizations decision-making channels and take time to get to know each person in the channels you wish to influence. 3. To 54 networks of co-workers who can support you in your efforts and

5、influence others on your 55 . 4. As you prepare to influence others in your organization, be sure that your anticipated approach is 56 with the organizations culture.A. initiativeB. cultivateC. slightD. criticalE. prosperousF. inspireG. consistentH. accordinglyI. adeptJ. leadK. esteemL. preserveM. b

6、ehalfN. famousO. map (2) The vast majority of children in Britain (87%) attend state (local authority) schools which provide 4 7 education from the age of 5 to 16 years. These schools can be 4 8 according to age 4 9 of the pupils and the type of education provided. 5 0, there are two types of school

7、, primary and secondary, although in some areas there are also middle schools. Primary schools 5 1 for children aged 5-11, and secondary schools for ages 11-16(and in some areas up to 18 years). Primary schools can be sub-divided into infant schools (for ages 5-7) and junior schools(for ages 7-11).

8、Secondary schools are normally of one 5 2 for all abilities, that is to say, comprehensive schools. More than 90% of children in state schools attend this kind of school. In some areas middle schools exist as an 5 3 level after primary school for children aged 8 or 9 to 12 or 13. Pupils then move to

9、 comprehensive schools. In a very small number of areas, pupils may be grouped according to their ability and 5 4 by means of an examination at the age of 11. In these areas, grammar schools are ones for those who pass the exam. Those who fail go to another secondary school. When pupils reach the ag

10、e of 16 there may be three choices 5 5 to them. Firstly, they may leave school. Secondly, they may stay on at school for two more years if it has a Sixth Form. Thirdly, they may 5 6 to a Sixth Form College, a Tertiary College on a Further Education College. (3)The human brain contains 10 thousand mi

11、llion cells and each of these may have a thousand 47 . Such enormous numbers used to 48 us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine with human like ability, but now that we have grown used to moving forward at such a pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, in only 10 or 20 years per

12、haps, we will be able to 49 a machine as complex as the human brain, and if we can we will. It may then take us a long time to 50 it intelligent by loading in the right software or by altering the architecture, but that too will happen.I think it certain that in decades, not centuries, machines of s

13、ilicon will arise first to rival and then 51 their human ancestors. Once they exceed us they will be52 of their own design. In a real sense they will be able to reproduce themselves. Silicon will have ended carbons long control. And we will no longer be able to claim ourselves to be the finest intel

14、ligence in the known universe.As the intelligence of robots 53 to match that of humans and as their cost declines through economies of scale we may use them to expand our frontiers, first on earth through their ability to 54 environments, harmful to ourselves. Thus, 55 may bloom and the ocean beds b

15、e mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealth this new age will bring and the technology it will provide, the 56 of a vast, man created world in space, home to thousands or millions of people, will be within our power.A. capable F. render K. desertsB. relations G. discourage L. gather

16、C. connections H. borrow M. exceedD. constructions I. Assemble N. withstandE. able J. increase O. resist (4)Years ago, doctors often said that pain was a normal part of life. In particular, when older patients _47_ of pain, they were told it was a natural part of aging and they would have to learn t

17、o live with it.Times have changed. Today, we take pain _48_. Indeed, pain is now considered the fifth vital sign, as important as blood pressure, temperature, breathing rate and pulse in _49_ a persons well-being. We know that chronic (慢性的) pain can disrupt (扰乱) a persons life, causing problems that

18、 _50_ from missed work to depression.Thats why a growing number of hospitals now depend upon physicians who _51_ in pain medicine. Not only do we evaluate the cause of the pain, which can help us treat the pain better, but we also help provide comprehensive therapy for depression and other psycholog

19、ical and social _52_ related to chronic pain. Such comprehensive therapy often _53_ the work of social workers, psychiatrists (心理医生) and psychologists, as well as specialists in pain medicine.This modern _54_ for pain management has led to a wealth of innovative treatments which are more effective a

20、nd with fewer side effects than ever before. Decades ago, there were only a _55_ number of drugs available, and many of them caused _56_ side effects in older people, including dizziness and fatigue. This created a double-edged sword: the medications helped relieve the pain but caused other problems

21、 that could be worse than the pain itself.A)resultI)determiningB)involvesJ)limitedC)significantK)gravelyD)rangeL)complainedE)relievedM)respectF)issuesN)promptingG)seriouslyO)specializeH)magnificent (5)The use of nuclear power has already spread all over the world. However, scientists still have not

22、agreed on what should be done with the large amounts of waste material that keep increasing every year. Most waste materials are 1 of simply by placing them somewhere. But nuclear waste must be 2 with extremely great care. It gives off dangerous radiation and it will continue to be 3 for hundreds, t

23、housands, even millions of years. How should we get rid of such waste material in such a way that it will not harm the 4 ?Where can we possibly 5 distribute it? One idea is to put this radioactive waste inside a thick container, which is then dropped to the bottom of the ocean. But some scientists b

24、elieve that this way of 6 nuclear waste could kill fish and other living things in the oceans or 7 with their growth. Another way to 8 nuclear waste is to send it into space, to the sun, where it would be burned. Other scientists suggest that this polluting material should be 9 thousands of meters u

25、nder the earths surface. Such underground areas must be 10 of possible earthquakes. Advances are being made. But it may still be many years before this problem could be finally settled.A.free E.deadlyI.remove M.environmentB.interfere F.safelyJ.dealt N.disturbC.residence G.buriedK.disposed O.unfavora

26、bleD.handled H.scattering L.discarding (6)When we think of harvests, we usually think of plants. But can you also harvest a liquid? Sure. Just think of rainwater. Best of all, it is _47_, except for the cost of a way to collect it.One way to harvest rainwater is with some technology _48_ by Internat

27、ional Development Enterprises. It created the technology as a way for people in developing countries to avoid having to drink _49_ ground water.The rainwater harvesting system created by International Development Enterprises uses _50_ to collect water from the roofs of buildings. The pipes _51_ from

28、 the buildings to a two-meter tall storage tank. This tank is made of metal. At the top of the tank is a so-called “first flush” device made of wire screen. This acts as a/an _52_. It prevents dirt and leaves in the water from falling inside the tank.A fitted cover sits over the first-flush device.

29、It protects the water inside the tank from _53_. The cover also prevents mosquitoes from flying into the water and _54_ eggs.Inside the tank is a low-cost plastic bag that collects the water. The bag sits inside another plastic bag similar to those used to hold grain. The two bags are supported insi

30、de the metal tank. In all, the water _55_ system can hold up to three thousand five hundred liters of water.International Development Enterprises says the inner bags may need to be replaced every two to three years. _56_, if the bags are not damaged by sunlight, they could last even longer.A. free B

31、. leaking C. Consequently D. pipes E. developedF. evaporating G. tanks H. laying I. barrier J. discovered K. fresh L. polluted M. storage N. stretch O. However (7)A) moderate B) pose C) control D) amount E) omittingF) processed G) take H) counts I) abundance J) overweightK) considerate L) high-fat M

32、) significant N) determines O) emphasizes A) provided B) launched C) unexamined D) tracks E) icient F) bend G) organized H) effects I) mistrusted J) oted K) bargain L) significant M) considerable N) belongings O) stribution Fewer vegetarians than meat-eaters are 47 . That doesnt mean meat is the key

33、 to weight 48 , though. With or without meat, filling up on fruits and vegetables instead of sweets, 49 snack foods, high-sugar drinks and alcohol make weight control easier. One of the major heart-related benefits of vegetarian eating is probably the low level of cholesterol-raising saturated fat i

34、n these diets, but this doesnt mean completely 50 meat from the diet is necessary for good health. Foods like fish, skinless poultry and even lean red meats dont add much saturated fat, as long as portions are kept 51 . Some studies have linked red meat to a greater risk of colon cancer, but a new r

35、eport in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition questions such a link. Even if cancer or heart disease is related to 52 meats and sausages, high-fat meats and those cooked at high-temperatures (which form carcinogens), that doesnt necessarily mean all meat, fish and poultry 53 a risk. AICR claim

36、s that vegetarian eating may reduce the risk of some cancers, but 54 that any beneficial effects of a vegetarian diet may also be gained from one that limits meat and other animal products, and emphasizes an 55 of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. The same conclusion probably

37、applies to heart-related and other health benefits of vegetarian eating. Its not just what you avoid, but what you eat that 56 . (8）Presenting a gift is a thoughtful gesture, but it is not expected. Business gifts are often 47 after the deal is closed. In most situations, gifts are usually unwrapped

38、 48 and shown to all assembled. In many cases, the best gifts are those that come from your country. You may not receive a gift in 49 right way.During the Holiday season (late November through the first week of January), gifts are exchanged. For your business 50 , you can give gifts such as useful i

39、tems for the office, liquor or wine. Choose gifts with no religious 51 (i.e. dont buy Christmas ornaments), unless you are certain of the religious background of your associates. While Christmas is the 52 celebration, and is widely commercialized during this period, people may be celebrating many ot

40、her holidays during this period.When you visit a home, it is not necessary to take a gift, although it is always 53 . Flowers, a potted plant, or a bottle of wine are good gift 54 . If you wish to give flowers, you can have them sent in advance to 55 your host or hostess from taking care of them whe

41、n you arrive. If you stay in a U.S. home for a few days, a gift is appropriate. You may also write a thank-you 56 .A) immediatelyB) noteC) relieveD) presentedE) appreciatedF) associatesG) symbolsH) subordinateI) directlyJ) returnK)benefitL) choicesM) cherishedN) connotationsO) dominant (9) Each huma

42、n being is born as something new, something that never existed before. He is born with what he needs to win at life. Each person in his own 1 can see, hear, touch, taste, and think for himself. Each have 2 to be a significant, thinking, aware, and creatively 3 person in his own right-a winner. The w

43、ords winner and loser have many meanings. When we refer to a person as a winner, we do not mean one who 4 the other guy by winning over him and making him lose. To us, a winner is one who responds authentically by being 5 , trustworthy, responsive, and genuine, both as a(n) 6 and as a member of soci

44、ety.A loser is one who 7 to respond authentically. Martin Buber 8 this idea as he retells an old story of a rabbi who on his death bed sees himself as a loser. The rabbi laments that, in the world to come, he will not be asked why he wasnt Moses; he will be asked why he wasnt himself. Few people are

45、 one hundred percent winners or one hundred percent losers. It is a(n) 9 of degree. However, once a person is on the road to being a winner, his 10 are greater for becoming even more so.A.succeeds E.productiveI.wayM.caseB.individual F.chances J.credibleN.failsC.rejects G.beatsK.expressesO.controvers

46、ial D.potentialH.intellectualL.matter (10)So youre new on the job, new to your career, new to the workplace. When you look at yourself in a new mirror, are you proud of the kind of worker you are?Your answer could be a snapshot (快照) of the future: yours, and that of your 47 .After years of careful s

47、tudy, a research team has found three guideposts to good work ethics (道德准则): mission, models and mirror test. In other words, “good” workers tend to have the 48 that they are serving a broader community, often have 49 themselves to good role models, and are able to 50 on what their professional ethical decis