Hard () he tried, he was unable to meet the deadline for the term paper.
A.although
B.as
C.if
D.since
A.although
B.as
C.if
D.since
A.Hard although
B.As hard
C.Hard as
D.Though hard
Hard as he tried, the speaker could not _______ his point of view to the audience.
A.put across
B.put away
C.put forward
D.put through
A.work out
B.make sense
C.make sure
D.figure out
A、put up with
B、get rid of
C、do away with
D、feed up with
听力原文: Why do people smoke?
One reason is that people become addicted to cigarettes. The addictive substance in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke, the nicotine goes right into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker's body gets accustomed to the nicotine and if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking but because of the addiction to nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too difficult to stop.
Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of their daily life. Many people enjoy smoking because it gives them something to do with their hands.
Many people also like the taste of tar in cigarettes. However, it is the tar that causes cancer. While governments and health experts have tried to get people to give up smoking entirely, cigarette manufacturers have tried to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many people in western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they find it hard to stop smoking but they want to reduce the risk to their health.
(30)
A.Because they like the taste of tar.
B.Because smoking makes them feel relaxed.
C.Because smoking to them means fan.
D.Because smoking is the easiest thing to get addicted to.
A.They wanted him to live a normal life.
B.They wanted to prove the headmaster wrong.
C.He wouldn"t mix with other disabled children.
D.He wasn"t taken good care of in the special school.
M: Wow, that's so cool, Lily! It's so great that your environment is finally supporting you. I wasn't sure you were going to make it a couple of times! Especially when your father lost his job. That was hard on you and your family, wasn't it?
W: Yeah, that's why I have tried hard to make money. I have to admit I was pretty tired all these days. And those classes, especially business classes-- I thought they were going to kill me!
M: (laughing): I feel the same way about my liberal arts classes! Jeff seems to be the only one who can do well in all of his classes! He's amazing! By the way, he had a long talk with Drew the other night. I guess he is interested in meeting you !
W: Wow! Are you kidding?
M: No! He's really interested. Maybe we can double date with you guys. That way, there wouldn't be so much pressure on each of you. Especially since you've never officially met before!
W: Sounds good. Let me know when everyone can make it. I think it would be easier for me to make it after I learn more about my part-time job.
M: OK. I'll talk to Jeff and we'll see what we can schedule with my girl friend. I'll give you a call as scon as we figure out what will work for everyone. How about dinner and a movie?
M: Perfect. Give me a call when you can. See you soon!
(20)
A.Because she wants to practice herself.
B.Bemuse she wants to work with the professor from Harvard.
C.Because she has to support the family.
D.Because she is tired of the classes.
M: Wow, that's so cool, Lily! It's so great that your environment is finally supporting you. I wasn't sure you were going to make it a couple of times! Especially when your father lost his job. That was hard on you and your family, wasn't it?
W: Yeah, that's why I have tried hard to make money. I have to admit I was pretty fired all these days. And those classes, especially business classes — I thought they were going to kill me!
M: (laughing): I feel the same way about my liberal arts classes! Jeff seems to be the only one who can do well in all of his classes! He's amazing! By the way, he had a long talk with Drew the other night. I guess he is interested in meeting you!
W: Wow! Are you kidding?
M: No! He's really interested. Maybe we can double date with you guys. That way, there wouldn't be so much pressure on each of you. Especially since you've never officially met before!
W: Sounds goad. Let me know when everyone can make it. I think it would be easier for me to make it after I learn more about my part-time job.
M: OK. I'll talk to Jeff and we'll see what we can schedule with my girl friend. I'll give you a call as soon as we figure out what will work for everyone. How about dinner and a movie?
M: Perfect. Give me a call when you can. See you soon!
(20)
A.Because she wants to practice herself.
B.Because she wants to work with the professor from Harvard.
C.Because she has to support the family.
D.Because she is tired of the classes.