Many slangs used for text messaging amuse the young but perplex elder adults. A.shockB.puzzleC.surpriseD.scare正确答案：puzzle

Most graduate programs require students to demonstrate competence in at least one language（）their native language. A.rather thanB.other thanC.more thanD.else than正确答案：other than

The residents begin to flee the city because the crime problem is becoming more and more（）. A.unfathomableB.steadfastC.amassingD.insurmountable正确答案：insurmountable

Back in the 13th century, the Italian merchant and traveler Marco Polo came to China and left a（）in the history of Sino-Italian relations. A.fortuneB.legacyC.heritageD.treasure正确答案：legacy

When a parent blames a child for being stupid, this kind of（）abuse would create a sense that the child isn't wanted in the family. A.verbalB.violentC.physicalD.illogical正确答案：verbal

Please, doctor, I'll be forever（）if you can manage to cure my baby of her heart disease. A.in your favorB.in your debtC.in your shoesD.in your behalf正确答案：in your debt

The speaker obviously lacked confidence as he（）his words, and failed to get his message across. A.staggeredB.talkedC.mumbledD.gossiped正确答案：mumbled

Those who are “not-so-great” tend to search for reasons why（）. A.they are not talented enoughB.they are not steadfast in adversityC.their life is not contentedD.their dream is not realistic正确答案：their dream is not realistic

Those who are hailed as great people achieved what they wanted because（）. A.they encountered various adversities or criticismsB.they followed their passion to inspire themselvesC.they had the gifts and talents that they were givenD.they lived an energetic, enthusiastic and conten … 阅读详情>> "Those who are hailed as great people achieved what they wanted because（）."

Why did the author(Jerome Weidman)feel he couldn't lie to Einstein? A.Because the author could feel the genuine concern from Einstein.B.Because the author didn’t want to hide his ignorance of music.C.Because Einstein was so smart that he could nail a lie with ease.D.Because Einst … 阅读详情>> "Why did the author(Jerome Weidman)feel he couldn't lie to Einstein?"

There’s sometimes a good reason why someone avoids the tough choices life has to offer and chooses not to fight the good fight.(Para. 7) A.He has built up a reputation as a tough judge in basketball match.B.The newly enforced traffic law is tough on drunk driving.C.She had a pret … 阅读详情>> "There’s sometimes a good reason why someone avoids the tough choices life has to offer and chooses not to fight the good fight.(Para. 7)"

Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder were born blind, and neither could read music, but both became celebrated composers and singers.(Para. 5) A.This city is celebrated for its various historical buildings.B.The team celebrated their win by spraying champagne everywhere.C.The moon is a … 阅读详情>> "Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder were born blind, and neither could read music, but both became celebrated composers and singers.(Para. 5)"