The database was originally intended for ______.
A. the government
B. the Hefce
C. the public
D. the universities
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Why may too many choices be negative?
A. They bring less emotional well-being.
B. They turn needs into wants.
C. People may regret about what they bought.
D. People will be turned into bad habit.
听力原文: Ann Richards was a famous Democratic Party politician from the southern state of Texas.She served as the governor of Texas for four years.Richards was known for he big white hair,big smile,and sharply funny comments.She was also known for forming what she called a"New Texas"during her time as governor.She created a government in which women,Hispanics,and African-Americans played important roles.Ann Richards did not always have a career in public service.As a young woman,she worked as a teacher and raised four children.She and her husband were very involved in local politics.Richards began working hard to help Democratic Party candidates win seats in the Texas legislature.Then one day.she decided to run for office herself-and she won.She served first as country commissioner,then as Texas state treasurer.In 1990 she was elected governor.She fought for equal rights,environmental protection and laws to restrict guns.After losing a second term as governor to George W.Bush.Richards worked in public relations.She died this September at the age of seventy-three.At her funeral service,leaders from around the country gathered to celebrate her life. Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the service.He said Ann Richards helped create a world where young girls could be scientists,engineers and police officers.He said she was a great woman with a big heart and big dreams.
What does the speaker say about Ann Richards?
A. She was famous for her sharply funny comments.
B. She served as the governor of Texas for 2 years.
C. She helped black people to get their rights.
D. She worked as a teacher of four students.
In his youth, Knute Axelbrod wanted to learn many languages, to know everything about human history , to【C1】______wise by reading great books. When he first came from Europe【C2】______the state of North Dakota, he worked in a mill all day【C3】______studied all evening. Then he met Lena Wesselius and【C4】______her at the age of eighteen. After that there was a farm to pay for, and there were children to【C5】______. For many years Axelbrod had no time to study. : !.
Finally he had a farm【C6】______was free from debt, with good soil and plenty of animals. But【C7】______then he was sixty-three years old and ready(it seemed)to die. His wife was【C8】______. His sons had grown【C9】______and gone away. His work was done. He was【C10】______and alone.
Axelbrod's daughter and【C11】______begged him to live with them, but he【C12】______. "No," he said, "You must learn to be【C13】______. You will come and live here【C14】______my farm, and【C15】______will pay me four hundred dollars a year【C16】______the use of it,【C17】______I will not live here with you. I will watch you from my hill. "
He built himself a small house on the hill, 【C18】______he cooked his【C19】______, made his bed, and read many books from the public library. He began to feel that he was【C20】______free than ever before in his life.
【C1】
A. be
B. grow
C. become
D. turn
Hormones are tested in the research because they can affect ______.
A. one's bodyweight
B. one's blood pressure
C. one's way of living
D. one's metabolic rate