Every possible means ______ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
A. is used B. are used C. has been used D. have been used
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7 — At 26, many people haven’t even decided on a career. Luke Ravenstahl, cashing in on his family’s political tradition, is already the mayor of Pittsburgh, the youngest mayor of any major city in the country. Although mayors elsewhere have been younger, Jeff Dunkel was 18 in 2001 when he was elected mayor of Mount Carbon, small towns in New York, and elsewhere have also elected teenagers as mayors. But, Tallahassee, is the only other city with a population over 100,000 that has had a mayor as young as Mr. Ravenstahl. A supporter of Mr. Ravenstahl said concerns about Mr. Ravenstahl’s age would dissipate once the city saw his work ethic.
But now comes the hard part. As he strives to be taken seriously and take charge of a city only recently back from the brink of bankruptcy, the baby-faced mayor said that even the smallest decisions felt weighty, even what to wear in the Steelers game matters.
And another pressing issue is to strengthen the city’s economy. Pittsburgh has lost all its mills, nearly half its population and much of its downtown commercial district in the last several decades. “But Pittsburgh has 50,000 college students, and our challenge is to figure out how to retain them and to increase downtown development.” He said.
But one of the biggest uncertainties is how long he will remain in office. According to the city charter, Mayor Ravenstahl’s term will not expire until November 2009. Some city lawyers, however, have argued that he must face the electorate next year. And residents in Pittsburgh are still withholding judgment on him. Deli, Jimmy Cvetic, a sandwich shop owner, said “I call him Cool Hand Luke. He’ll be all right, but he’s going to need a cool hand to get through this.”
Mayor Ravenstahl said he was still coming to terms with the challenge he faced.
41. About Luke Ravenstahl, which of the following statements is correct?
He is the youngest mayor in the U.S.A.
His family background has contributed to his successful political career.
His young age has won support from media and young voters.
He will be mayor of Pittsburgh at least until 2009.
42. The underlined word “dissipate” in the first paragraph probably means________.
A. disappear B. appear C. spread D. reduce
43. What can you infer from the article about Pittsburgh?
A. It is a small town in New York famous for steel mills.
B. It has always enjoyed prosperous economic success.
C. Many young college students there are the new hope of the district.
D. It is a major city in the U.S.A with a population slightly smaller than 100,000.
44. Where can you find this article?
A. A magazine
B. A brochure about politicians
C. A newspaper
D. An advertisement about some mayor candidates
45. What kind of Challenges will not Luke Ravenstahl cope with?
A. Distrust from his citizens B. pressure from other outstanding young majors
C. economical standstill of his city D. decreasing population in his city
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The Turning Point
A handsome, middle aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down. Before he 1 , he couldn't help but 2 a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was 3 they were making fun of something about him, and it wasn't until he remembered he was 4 a small pink ribbon on the lapel (翻領) of his suit that he became aware of what the 5 was all about.
The man 6 the reaction as ignorance, but the smirks (嬉笑) began to get to him. He looked one of the 7 men square in the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, "This?"
With that the men all began to laugh out loud. The man he 8 said, as he fought back 9 , "Hey, sorry man, but we were just commenting on how 10 your little ribbon looks against your blue jacket!"
The middle aged man 11 motioned for the joker to come over to his table, and invited him to sit down. As 12 as he was, the guy obliged, not really sure why. In a 13 voice, the middle aged man said, "I wear this ribbon to bring 14 about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother's 15 ."
"Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?"
"No, she didn't. She's alive and 16. But her breasts nourished (養育) me as an infant, and were a soft 17 place for my 18 when I was scared or 19 as a little boy. I'm very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her 20 ."
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A. notice B. meet C. glance D. catch
A. common B. strange C. natural D. obvious
A. showing B. wearing C. hanging D. fixing
A. fun B. talk C. joke D. story
A. shut off B. took off C. put off D. brushed off
A. happy B. rude C. dishonest D. selfish
A. addressed B. interrupted C. scolded D. questioned
A. anger B. laughter C. tears D. words
A. ugly B. small C. funny D. pretty
A. quickly B. calmly C. cleverly D. carefully
A. unfortunate B. uncertain C. unfair D. uncomfortable
A. high B. sharp C. soft D. loud
A. awareness B. promotion C. changes D. lessons
A. name B. honor C. request D. sense
A. suffering B. wealthy C. lucky D. well
A. hiding B. healing C. resting D. sleeping
A. hand B. arm C. head D. mind
A. hungry B. lonely C. proud D. nervous
A. strength B. accompany C. fame D. health
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I’m thinking about going to Germany this summer and I need your advice. You’re the best person I know to answer my questions, you’re German.
A．after B．before C．for D．unless
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My home is two miles_______from here.
A. distant B. distance C. far D. far away
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----“Each of the students, working hard at his or her lessons, _____ to go to university.”
----“So do I.”
A. hope B. hopes C. hoping D. hoped
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.Li Yuchun’s song was a______ at once and its recording tape rose to No.1 on the best seller list.
A. shock B. strike C. hit D. beat
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The stronger the coffee is,______.
A. the more I like B. the better I like
C. the more better I like it D. the better I like it
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(2009陜西寶雞質檢)People eat vegetables per person today as they did ten years ago.
A．as twice many B．as twice as many
C．twice as many as D．twice as many
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