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1、The company's profits could fall sharply this quarter, _________ we might have to freeze hiring.A、in which case B、in case of C、in that case D、if it happens
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2、— _________ you ask me that question again? I've already explained it twice.
— Sorry, but I just want to be completely sure.
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3、—Do you think the missing file was deleted by accident?
—No, it _________ have been deleted accidentally. The system logs show intentional removal.
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4、The earthquake that struck the region yesterday _________ 6.8 on the Richter scale (里氏震级), leading to immediate emergency _________ across several provinces.A、measured; measures B、measured; measurements C、was measured; measures D、was measured; measurements
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5、Eye doctors' recommendation that a child's first eye exam _________ at the age of six months old is well worth _________.A、be; being noticed B、be; noticing C、is; noticing D、is; being noticed
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6、The students _________ busily when Miss Brown entered to get a book she _________ in the classroom.A、had written; left B、were writing; left C、had written; had left D、were writing; had left
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7、That antique watch _________ my grandfather, and he never admitted _________ it to anyone before his death.A、was belonging to; selling B、belonged to; to sell C、was belonging to; to sell D、belonged to; selling
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8、The solution _________ the pollution problem is that we should stop the factories _________ harmful chemicals into the river.A、of; releasing B、for; to release C、to; from releasing D、in; to release
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9、Not only _________ opinions through a campus survey, but also _________ to improve their activities.A、did the student club gather; it embraced the change B、did the student club gather; embraced the change C、the student club gathered; it embraced the change D、the student club gathered; embraced the change
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10、Despite my _________ legs, our hiking trip was rewarding, for mounting the top allowed us to take photos _________.A、ached; to our heart's content B、aching; to our heart's content C、ached; in our heart's content D、aching; in our heart's content
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11、The research team will _________ during the expedition (探险), as they must continue collecting data despite the approaching storm.A、rain cats and dogs B、brave the elements C、burn the midnight oil D、beat around the bush
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12、The manager assured the new employee _________ his guidance and eventually persuaded him _________ the challenging task.A、to; joining in B、to; to join in C、of; to join in D、of; joining in
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13、There will be several formal occasions _________ participants are required to dress professionally.A、that B、when C、which D、as
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14、Last summer we visited the castle, _________ architectural style is very unique.A、which B、that C、of which D、whose
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15、Black holes________not be seen directly so determining the number of them is a tough task.A、can B、should C、must D、need
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16、_________ the drug's significant effects in animal trials, researchers remain optimistic about the new treatment, but warn that human patients _________ respond differently.A、Given; must B、Giving; are able to C、Given; may D、Giving; could
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17、She often refers to the difficult period in her life _________ she ended up _________ a completely new career path.A、during which; finding B、in which; to find C、which; finding D、which; to find
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18、It is the first time that school regulations _________ a campus bullying incident from _________, which is a huge progress in student protection.A、have prevented; being ignored B、prevent; being ignored C、have prevented; ignoring D、prevent; ignoring
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19、Regular exercise, combined with a balanced diet, significantly _________ to better health and longer life expectancy.A、refers B、sticks C、contributes D、adjusts
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20、Imagine walking through someone's house. The rooms are barren. There are no knickknacks (小摆设) lying around — just the essentials. You open the closet to find you can count the number of clothing items inside on one hand. The space seems more like a jail cell than a home.
It turns out that the house's owner is not poor. Instead, he is an extreme minimalist (极简主义者) who chooses to limit his number of belongings. Minimalists follow this philosophy to varying degrees, but they generally claim that cutting down on excess stuff leads to a more fulfilling life. With fewer possessions, they don't have to spend much time cleaning, thinking about what they are missing, or trying to keep up with the latest trends. They can then dive into hobbies that ignite their passion like exercising, traveling, and being with loved ones.
Extreme minimalism isn't for everyone, but a mild form of it has grown in popularity recently, thanks to Marie Kondo's best-selling book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. Her philosophy of keeping only items that "spark joy" has resonated with millions, encouraging people to declutter their homes and minds. This shift toward intentional living reflects a broader desire to simplify daily life, moving away from excess and toward greater focus on what truly matters. They discover that fewer possessions often mean less stress and more clarity.
Kondo stresses that minimalism is not merely about throwing things away or holding onto what you want to keep. Even if you are not ready to become a minimalist, you may want to consider reducing the number of things you own, for it seems that letting go of things can truly make room for happiness.
A. This frees up their time for things that they find meaningful.
B. Such a balance helps people avoid the trap of mindless consumption.
C. No warmth, no life traces — just a cold, empty structure, not a home.
D. Even those who don't embrace full minimalism find value in scaling down.
E. Instead, it's about striking a balance between personal joy and possessions.
F. Minimalism goes against consumerism by dramatically scaling down possessions.
G. So you wonder whether the resident is too poor to buy more things to fill the house.