ID：9121-11846 A transformation is occurring that should greatly __1__ living standards in the developing world. Places that __2__ recently were deaf and dumb are rapidly acquiring __3__ telecommunications. Many developing countries are planning to invest vast sums of money __4__ their telecommunications networks to allow them to __5__ with developed countries. They believe this will __6__ foreign and domestic investment. However, how fast these nations should push __7__ is a matter of debate. And some developing countries __8__ experience in weighing costs and choosing between technologies. Vietnam, __9__ particular, though desperate for any phones, requires that all mobile phones be expensive digital models. Still, there is __10__ dispute that communications will be a key factor __11__ the winners from the losers. Over the next decade, China plans to pour some $100 billion into telecommunications equipment. Telecommunications is also a key __12__ Shanghai’s ambition of becoming a top financial center. Shanghai plans to be as electronically advanced __13__ New York. __14__, some other developing countries and areas such as Hungary, Latin America, and Thailand are all hoping to jump into the modern world __15__ means of telecommunication revolution. For countries that have lagged __16__ for so long, the temptation to move ahead in one jump is hard to __17__. And __18__ the mistakes they’ll make, they’ll persist ―__19__ day they can cruise alongside Americans and Western Europeans __20__ the information superhighway. 18 A despite B in spite C now that D because
ID：9121-12173 There is already clear ____to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change. A. witness B. certification C. identity D. evidence
ID：9121-12871（本题为引用材料试题，请根据材料回答以下问题） We can infer from the passage that _______. A. standardized tests should no longer be used. B. results of standardized tests accurately reflect the abilities of the testees C. the value of standardized tests lies in their proper interpretation D. special methods must be applied to the result of standardized tests.
ID：9121-12353（本题为引用材料试题，请根据材料回答以下问题） The passage is mainly about_____. A. water resources of the United States B. the renewal processes of water in mature C. the importance of water conservation D.water pollution in America
ID：9121-11818（本题为引用材料试题，请根据材料回答以下问题） Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage? A. They are more likely to survive serious diseases today. B. Their average life span has been considerably extended. C. They have lived long enough to read this article. D. They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier live.
