多选题
For Question 1, consider each of the choices separately and select all that apply.
The passage suggests which of the following about gender in Western culture?
Most, if not all, members of modern Western civilization consider themselves either male or female.
Contemporary Western civilization does not believe in the concept of hijra.
The idea of male／female binary gender is not generally considered the norm of contemporary Western civilization.
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The child was so spoiled by her indulgent parents that she pouted and became ______ when she did not receive all of their attention.
discreet
suspicious
elated
sullen
tranquil
grumpy
单选题
For Question 1, select one answer choice.
Which of the following sentences can be inferred about the Mona Lisa painting from this passage?
The model for the Mona Lisa was a very happy and kind woman.
The Mona Lisa is one of the most well known portraits in the world.
Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings all contained some kind of mystery in them.
The painting was apparently supposed to be a present to the Duchess of Milan.
Lisa Gherardini must have been a very patient person to sit for such a detailed portrait.
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The American Civil War began after the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, in essence dividing the United States into two ______ countries.
concordant
allied
distinct
discrete
united
banded
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Truculent in defending their individual rights of sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation, the newly formed states ______ constantly.
digressed
conferred
bickered
dismembered
rebuffed
squabbled
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The World Cup took place on the continent of Africa for the very first time in 2010; ______ were high for an exciting and well-attended event.
emotions
expectations
interests
athletes
adventures
prospects
单选题
Faced with these massive changes, the government keeps its own counsel; although generally benevolent, it has always been ______ regime.
an altruistic
an indifferent
a reticent
a sanguine
an unpredictable
单选题
For Question 1, select one answer choice.
Which of the following can be inferred from the overall process involved in preparing coffee beans?
Coffee beans must be roasted longer than coffee berries.
Soaking is the lengthiest step in the preparation process.
Consumer preference regarding the final strength and color of coffee varies.
A consumer’s passion for coffee determines exactly how the beans are processed.
The more exotic and unfamiliar the coffee bean, the longer it takes to prepare.
单选题
Consider each of the choices separately and select all that apply.
Paragraph two of the passage suggests that La Solidaridad was a success because it ______.
had modest goals that it stuck to year after year
reached thousands of people who longed for leadership
touched a handful of leaders who took up its cause
