What does the word "capsule" in the passage possible mean？

A. medicine
B. crew
C. cabin
D. space station

According to John Gomez, many patients use social networking sites to______.

A. change their social interactions
B. post their latest CT scan images
C. share information about their health care
D. show their babies' recent pictures

Who will be the objects of the bidding wars for a computing career？

A. The computer science graduates.
B. Students form. India and China.
C. The most experienced and intelligent programmers.
D. Programmers ever worked for Wall Street.

The result of the contest shows that ______.

A. the U.S. is no longer a tech powerhouse in the world.
B. the government, industry and educators should be blamed.
C. American universities offered less computer science programs then ever did.
D. China and India have replaced the U.S. as the major talent base.

What has caused fear for students who would be future programmers？

A. Lacking in practical experience.
Being less competitive with their colleagues.
C. Poor awarding or payment.
D. Lacking in competent leadership and business skills.

Everyone has faced the embarrassing ______ of deciding how much extra to give a waiter or

A. incident
B. event
C. dilemma
D. menace

【B9】______

A. in addition
B. for instance
C. in fact
D. on the other hand

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the growing threat of globalization, accompanied by those warnings that the rich pattern of local life is being undermined, and many dialects and traditions are becoming extinct. But stop and think for a moment about the many positive aspects that globalization is bringing. Read on and you are bound to feel comforted, ready to face the global future, which is surely inevitable now.<br>Consider the Internet, that prime example of our shrinking world. Leaving aside the all-to-familiar worries about pornography and political extremism, even the most narrow-minded must admit that the net offers immeasurable benefits, not just in terms of education, the sector for which it was originally designed, but more importantly on a global level, the spread of news and comment. It will be increasingly difficult for politicians to maintain their regimes of misinformation, as the oppressed will not only find support and comfort, but also be able to organize themselves more effectively.<br>MTV is another global provider that is often criticized for imposing popular culture on the unsuspecting millions around the world. Yet the viewers' judgment on MTV is undoubtedly positive; it is regarded as indispensable by most of the global teenage generation who watch it, a vital part of growing up. And in the final analysis, what harm can a few songs and videos cause？<br>Is the world dominance of brands like Nike and Coca-cola so bad for us, when all is said and done？ Sportswear and soft drinks are harmless products when compared to the many other things that have been globally available for a longer period of time--heroin and cocaine, for example. In any case, just because Nike shoes and Coke cans are for sale, it doesn't mean you have to buy them--even globalization cannot deprive the individual of his free will.<br>Critics of globalization can stop issuing their doom and gloom statements. Life goes on, and has more to offer for many citizens' of the world than it did for their parents' generation.<br>Some people feel sad about globalization because they believe it will ______

A. bring threat to the world peace
B. impact the diversified local life
C. disrupt their present easy life-style
D. increase the size of people speaking dialects

Formulated in 1823 ,the Monroe Doctrine asserted that, he Americas were no longer open to

A. emphatically stated
B. belligerently argued
C. accentuated
D. entreated

China's aging population is increasing. We are faced with the problem of who and how to take care of the seniors.<br>WORD REFERENCE: 敬老院: Home for the Seniors; 独生子女政策: one-child policy; 独生子女: only child