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Some gene researches have been limited to increasing production, _______ _______(而非) ensuring safety.

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江苏省常州市横山桥高级中学10-11学年高二上学期期中考试(英语
 

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  A. different        B. strange              C. secret                D. one's own

62. In the writer's opinion, ____.

  A. all hobbies are very expensive             B. some hobbies don't cost anything

  C. hobbies are worthless                         D. hobbies are valuable to everybody

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    From that day on, I became smile – conscious, and I practice the diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody. When I got excited in traffic, taking the right – of – way (公路用地) from the other car with my stupid mistake, I’d smile and shrug my shoulders apologetically. This action on my part would always draw a good – natured smile in return. If the other fellow was at fault – and if I could remember my resolution in time! – he’d get a broad smile of understanding. This took a bit of doing at first. I’ll admit it wasn’t always easy, but it was fun. The results were sometimes amazing. Many times, a broad, friendly smile would completely turn aside ill – feeling and tension. I’m wondering now how many tragic add dents could be avoided on our overcrowded highways, if every driver remembered to smile!

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A. of the clerk’s unfriendliness and lack of concern

B. of her misfortune

C. she failed to purchase what she intended

D. a dark – complexion young man laughed at her

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A. was well – educated but unwilling to help others

B. was able to speak English

C. knew some English and was ready to help others

D. was familiar with the young man

69. In the author’s opinion, if all people remembered to smile when driving,         .

A. many traffic accidents could be avoided

B. they would receive a good natural smile in return

C. they could get a broad smile of understanding

D. they wouldn’t feel any tension

70. The best title for this passage could be          .

A. The Art of Smiling    B. The Universal Language

C. The Power of Love    D. The Magic Power of Friendship

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Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!

In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd.So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.

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A. On August 2nd every year.               B. On the third weekend of August every year.

C. On August 1st every year.                      D. On the first weekend of August every year.

64. According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?

A. Traveling with friends                           B. Seeing a film with friends

C. Dancing with friends                      D. Going shopping with friends.

65. How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?

A. Two                 B. Three                C. Four                 D. Five

66. The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.

A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it        

B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time 

C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it 

D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place

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