In order to prevent the fire spreading, some ...

In order to prevent the fire spreading, some of the houses nearby had been ________ before firemen arrived.

A. burned down    B. pulled down      C. put down        D. turned down

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In order to prevent people spreading rumours through the Internet, the government decided to place ______ on the freedom of spreading news on line.

A. orders     B. reservations     C. restrictions     D. scales

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Be careful about the news on red fire ants— ________measures to prevent the possible spread of them.

A. take                B. to take           C. taken           D. taking

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－The fire in the supermarket last night was terrible !

—They　　　　 have taken some measures to prevent it occurring．

A． must　　　　　　　　 B．will　　　　　　　　 C．would　　　　　　　　 D． should

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The stomach is an extremely strong organ, full of acid to break down each meal. In order to prevent this acid from burning a hole in our stomachs and damaging other organs, our stomach lining is specially adapted to contain the acid safely.

H. pylori are able to live in the stomach by living in the lining, safe from harsh stomach acid. These bacteria are actually pretty common in people, approximately a third of Australians have H. pylori in their bodies, but not all have symptoms.

The bacteria can eventually create infection in stomach lining, a condition known as gastritis (胃炎）, by wearing away the lining and allowing stomach acid to burn away stomach tissue, causing painful ulcers (溃疡）。

Up until the 1980s, it was thought that bacteria could not survive in stomach acid. The cause of stomach ulcers was due to lifestyle choices: stress, smoking, spicy foods; the stomach acid was breaking through the lining on its own.

This belief was first questioned in 1979 by Robin Warren, an Australian pathologist, who found bacteria on a microscope slide containing the stomach lining of a patient with gastritis. In the years that followed Warren continued his research.

Warren then teamed up with Barry Marshall in 1981 and the two continued with the research, trying to separate the mystery bacteria and find a cure. Over the next three years, they tested their theories with some positive results, however the idea that bacteria could be the cause of gastritis was not widely accepted or even acknowledged.

Finally, fed up with being ignored and confident in his findings, Barry Marshall decided to test on himself. He infected himself with H. pylori and soon developed gastritis and terrible stomach ulcers. Marshall then began to cure himself by taking a dose of antibiotics (抗生素）. This once and for all proved not only that bacteria could grow in stomach acid, but it could also cause gastritis and stomach ulcers.

Eventually, the world fully acknowledged Warren and Marshall's huge contribution to science and medicine and the two were awarded the Nobel prize in Medicine in 2005. Twenty-six years after Robin Warren first began his research.

1.Why did the academics initially refuse to accept that H. pylori caused gastritis?

A.Lifestyle choices caused stomach ulcers.

B.Stomach acid could break through the lining on its own.

C.They thought that bacteria couldn't survive in the stomach.

D.The Australian pathologist Robin Warren provided no evidence.

2.How did Barry Marshall prove that H. pylori caused gastritis?

A.Choosing unhealthy lifestyles. B.Introducing H. pylori to his own stomach.

C.Finding the bacteria on stomach lining. D.Growing H. pylori in the lab.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A.Scientific progress takes time. B.Science guides medical practices.

C.Warren is not a productive scientist. D.Only Marshall deserves the prize.

4.The text is most likely written to 　　　　　　 .

A.Chemists B.Patients C.Researchers D.The general public

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The idea of “law” exists in every culture. All societies have some kind of law to keep order and to control the interactions of people with those around them. The laws of any culture tell people three things: what they can do (their right), what they must do (their duties), and what they may not do. In addition, there are usually specific types of punishment for those who break the law.

Although all societies have laws, not all have the same idea of justice—which is “right” and “wrong” and how “wrong” should be punished. In most Western cultures, it is thought that punishing criminals will prevent them from committing other crimes. Also, it is hoped that the fear of punishment will act as a deterrent(威慑) that prevents other people from committing similar crimes; in other words, people who are considering a life of crime will decide against it because of fear of punishment. In most non-Western cultures, by contrast, punishment is not seen as a deterrent. Instead, great importance is placed on restoring balance in the situation. A thief, for example, may be ordered to return the things he has stolen instead of, as in Western societies, spending time in prison.

Another difference in the concept of justice lies in various societies’ ideas of what laws are. In the West, people consider “laws” quite different from “customs”. There is also a great contrast between “sins” (breaking religious laws) and “crimes” (breaking laws of the government). In many non-Western cultures, on the other hand, there is little separation of customs, laws, and religious beliefs; in other cultures, these three may be quite separate from one another, but still very much different from those in the West. For these reasons, an action may be considered a crime in one country, but be socially acceptable in others. For instance, although a thief is viewed as a criminal in much of the world, in a small village where there is considerable communal（公共的） living and sharing of objects, the word thief may have little meaning. Someone who has taken something without asking is simply considered an impolite person.

Most countries have two kinds of law: criminal and civil. People who have been accused of acts such as murder or theft are heard in the criminal justice system, while civil justice deals with people who are believed to have violated others’ rights. The use of the civil system reflects the values of the society in which it exists. In the United States where personal, individual justice is considered very important, civil law has become “big business.” There are over 600,000 lawyers in the United States, and many of them keep busy with civil lawsuits; that is, they work for people who want to sue others. If a man falls over a torn rug in a hotel and breaks his arm, for instance, he might decide to sue the hotel owners so that they will pay his medical costs. In a country like Japan, by contrast, there is very little use of the civil justice system. Lawsuits are not very popular in Japan, where social harmony is even more important than individual rights, and where people would rather reach agreement outside court.

1. The main point of paragraph 1 is that____.

2. Which is TRUE in most Western cultures?

3.Which statement is NOT true according to the article?

4.Which of the following cases are not heard in the criminal justice system?

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The firemen managed to _____ the fire in time.

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In order to prevent the disease ___________ to other districts, the authorized organization killed thousands and thousands of cows.

A. extending          B. spreading        C. expanding     D. stretching

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Here we introduce some rental houses to you.

Apartment Levant in Komiza

Overlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.

Apartment Domina

Located in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.

Apartment Tonka

The apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.

Pearl of Issa

This two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.

1.What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza?

A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.

B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.

C. It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.

D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around.

2.Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide?

A. Portable washing machines.　　 B. Modern furniture.

C. Free Internet use.　　 D. Friendly pets.

3.Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?

A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.

B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.

C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.

D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.

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Lucy cut down her daily spending in order to 　　　　 the financial storm．

A. prevent　　　　 B. survive　　　　 C. keep　　 D. stop

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