Linguists estimate that about half of the 6,500 languages worldwide are endangered or on the brink of ________.
distinction
revival
extinction
survival
Watching a funny video on YouTube can be a ________ after the hard work of a long day
dispute
solace
byproduct
taboo
Wang has made many television ________ for various products, so almost everyone in Taiwan knows his name.
concerts
interviews
videos
commercials
This type of saturated fat can ________ to heart disease by increasing levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
attribute
contribute
distribute
ascribe
Two people died and 21 were injured after Taiwan was hit by a(n) ________ 6.3 earthquake yesterday afternoon.
altitude
multitude
magnitude
outburst
The ban will remain effective until it is proved that no traces of the ________ materials are present in the foods
nutritional
toxic
restrained
exempt
It is an ________ journey for him to go back to his hometown in a remote village in the countryside.
arduous
intelligible
outrageous
eventual
One official asked that the Taiwan government ________ Filipino workers from Taiwan.
not bar
not to bar
did not bar
had not barred
Occupy Wall Street is like the kid in the fairy story saying what everyone knows ________ is afraid to say: the emperor has no clothes.
who
that
but
or
The rich are getting richer and the corporations are making profits, with their executives ________.
rewarding richly
reward riches
richly rewarded
rich rewards
________ years for the newborns to master all the necessary skills for daily life.
It takes
It spends
That takes
They spend
The road is wet this morning, so it ________ last night. ills for daily life.
has rained
must rain
had rained
must have rained
Once mainly ________ in banks and government buildings, video surveillance systems have now become standard equipment for most stores in Taiwan
are seen
to see
seen
having seen
Just south of us is a mountain _____ Mount Buddha lying along the mouth of the Tamsui River.
knowing for
as known for
to know as
known as
Capitalism has long been a source of wealth, resulting in industrial, technological, and social progress in North America and Western Europe. But even as standards of living 41 today due to the global open-market society, large numbers of people are left behind. This is why Bill Gates 42 a new model of capitalism that he refers to as “creative capitalism.” In recent discussions with me, he pointed out that while capitalism is “responsible for the great 43 that have improved the lives of billions, we need to improve the system so that it benefits everyone, especially the very poor.” 44 , he is saying that traditional capitalism is a half-developed structure. It ignores the humanity within all of us. Of course moneymaking is an important part of humanity, 45 it is not the only part. Caring, concern, and sharing must also be taken into account
41
raise
arise
rise
arouse
Capitalism has long been a source of wealth, resulting in industrial, technological, and social progress in North America and Western Europe. But even as standards of living 41 today due to the global open-market society, large numbers of people are left behind. This is why Bill Gates 42 a new model of capitalism that he refers to as “creative capitalism.” In recent discussions with me, he pointed out that while capitalism is “responsible for the great 43 that have improved the lives of billions, we need to improve the system so that it benefits everyone, especially the very poor.” 44 , he is saying that traditional capitalism is a half-developed structure. It ignores the humanity within all of us. Of course moneymaking is an important part of humanity, 45 it is not the only part. Caring, concern, and sharing must also be taken into account
42
makes up
calls for
calls for
engages in
Capitalism has long been a source of wealth, resulting in industrial, technological, and social progress in North America and Western Europe. But even as standards of living 41 today due to the global open-market society, large numbers of people are left behind. This is why Bill Gates 42 a new model of capitalism that he refers to as “creative capitalism.” In recent discussions with me, he pointed out that while capitalism is “responsible for the great 43 that have improved the lives of billions, we need to improve the system so that it benefits everyone, especially the very poor.” 44 , he is saying that traditional capitalism is a half-developed structure. It ignores the humanity within all of us. Of course moneymaking is an important part of humanity, 45 it is not the only part. Caring, concern, and sharing must also be taken into account
43
interventions
imitations
institutions
innovations
Capitalism has long been a source of wealth, resulting in industrial, technological, and social progress in North America and Western Europe. But even as standards of living 41 today due to the global open-market society, large numbers of people are left behind. This is why Bill Gates 42 a new model of capitalism that he refers to as “creative capitalism.” In recent discussions with me, he pointed out that while capitalism is “responsible for the great 43 that have improved the lives of billions, we need to improve the system so that it benefits everyone, especially the very poor.” 44 , he is saying that traditional capitalism is a half-developed structure. It ignores the humanity within all of us. Of course moneymaking is an important part of humanity, 45 it is not the only part. Caring, concern, and sharing must also be taken into account
44
In reality
In contrast
In addition
In turn
Capitalism has long been a source of wealth, resulting in industrial, technological, and social progress in North America and Western Europe. But even as standards of living 41 today due to the global open-market society, large numbers of people are left behind. This is why Bill Gates 42 a new model of capitalism that he refers to as “creative capitalism.” In recent discussions with me, he pointed out that while capitalism is “responsible for the great 43 that have improved the lives of billions, we need to improve the system so that it benefits everyone, especially the very poor.” 44 , he is saying that traditional capitalism is a half-developed structure. It ignores the humanity within all of us. Of course moneymaking is an important part of humanity, 45 it is not the only part. Caring, concern, and sharing must also be taken into account
45
and
but
so
because
Every community of humans faces a life-or-death question: How do we distribute water? Some water has to be held as a community resource if a town, city, or even nation is to survive. Many early human settlements were based on irrigation systems. These exist because earlier people agreed where the water should flow and to whom. Wells in desert lands are protected by cultural traditions that make them a shared resource among traveling peoples. Many large lakes, such as Lake Michigan in the United States, are mostly reserved for public use, not for the people who own houses on the shores.
Water-use laws can prevent a few powerful people from gaining control over all available water. But water laws do not make water freely available in equal amounts to everyone. Farmers need huge amounts of it. So do many industries. Families, however, do not need nearly that much. There is also the issue of pollution. Water laws must prevent careless (or intentional) pollution by some users before the water reaches all users.
Problems occur when government is not strong enough to make and enforce laws. Often, the water in dispute is an international (or interstate) resource. For example, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia starts in China and then winds through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Vietnamese government, no matter how conscientious it is, has little control over how much of the Mekong water reaches Vietnam and what kind of condition it is in. The upstream nations, especially China, determine that. As upstream dams take more of the river, Vietnam has a greater need to negotiate an effective water-rights agreement with other governments. International agreements have worked elsewhere. We will see if they will work along the Mekong.
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? lls for daily life.
Preventing Water Pollution .
Sharing the Water Resource
Enforcing Water-Use Laws
Signing a Water-Right Agreement
Every community of humans faces a life-or-death question: How do we distribute water? Some water has to be held as a community resource if a town, city, or even nation is to survive. Many early human settlements were based on irrigation systems. These exist because earlier people agreed where the water should flow and to whom. Wells in desert lands are protected by cultural traditions that make them a shared resource among traveling peoples. Many large lakes, such as Lake Michigan in the United States, are mostly reserved for public use, not for the people who own houses on the shores.
Water-use laws can prevent a few powerful people from gaining control over all available water. But water laws do not make water freely available in equal amounts to everyone. Farmers need huge amounts of it. So do many industries. Families, however, do not need nearly that much. There is also the issue of pollution. Water laws must prevent careless (or intentional) pollution by some users before the water reaches all users.
Problems occur when government is not strong enough to make and enforce laws. Often, the water in dispute is an international (or interstate) resource. For example, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia starts in China and then winds through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Vietnamese government, no matter how conscientious it is, has little control over how much of the Mekong water reaches Vietnam and what kind of condition it is in. The upstream nations, especially China, determine that. As upstream dams take more of the river, Vietnam has a greater need to negotiate an effective water-rights agreement with other governments. International agreements have worked elsewhere. We will see if they will work along the Mekong.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of water as a community resource?
Rivers
Lakes
Wells
Irrigation
Every community of humans faces a life-or-death question: How do we distribute water? Some water has to be held as a community resource if a town, city, or even nation is to survive. Many early human settlements were based on irrigation systems. These exist because earlier people agreed where the water should flow and to whom. Wells in desert lands are protected by cultural traditions that make them a shared resource among traveling peoples. Many large lakes, such as Lake Michigan in the United States, are mostly reserved for public use, not for the people who own houses on the shores.
Water-use laws can prevent a few powerful people from gaining control over all available water. But water laws do not make water freely available in equal amounts to everyone. Farmers need huge amounts of it. So do many industries. Families, however, do not need nearly that much. There is also the issue of pollution. Water laws must prevent careless (or intentional) pollution by some users before the water reaches all users.
Problems occur when government is not strong enough to make and enforce laws. Often, the water in dispute is an international (or interstate) resource. For example, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia starts in China and then winds through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Vietnamese government, no matter how conscientious it is, has little control over how much of the Mekong water reaches Vietnam and what kind of condition it is in. The upstream nations, especially China, determine that. As upstream dams take more of the river, Vietnam has a greater need to negotiate an effective water-rights agreement with other governments. International agreements have worked elsewhere. We will see if they will work along the Mekong.
What problem does Vietnam have in its control over the Mekong water resource?
The Mekong River has been seriously polluted.
The government does not work hard to enforce laws.
Its amount and condition of the Mekong water are controlled by other countries.
The upstream countries refuse to share the Mekong water resource with it.
Every community of humans faces a life-or-death question: How do we distribute water? Some water has to be held as a community resource if a town, city, or even nation is to survive. Many early human settlements were based on irrigation systems. These exist because earlier people agreed where the water should flow and to whom. Wells in desert lands are protected by cultural traditions that make them a shared resource among traveling peoples. Many large lakes, such as Lake Michigan in the United States, are mostly reserved for public use, not for the people who own houses on the shores.
Water-use laws can prevent a few powerful people from gaining control over all available water. But water laws do not make water freely available in equal amounts to everyone. Farmers need huge amounts of it. So do many industries. Families, however, do not need nearly that much. There is also the issue of pollution. Water laws must prevent careless (or intentional) pollution by some users before the water reaches all users.
Problems occur when government is not strong enough to make and enforce laws. Often, the water in dispute is an international (or interstate) resource. For example, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia starts in China and then winds through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Vietnamese government, no matter how conscientious it is, has little control over how much of the Mekong water reaches Vietnam and what kind of condition it is in. The upstream nations, especially China, determine that. As upstream dams take more of the river, Vietnam has a greater need to negotiate an effective water-rights agreement with other governments. International agreements have worked elsewhere. We will see if they will work along the Mekong.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “conscientious” in the third paragraph ?
Powerful
Reasonable
Populous
Careful
Every community of humans faces a life-or-death question: How do we distribute water? Some water has to be held as a community resource if a town, city, or even nation is to survive. Many early human settlements were based on irrigation systems. These exist because earlier people agreed where the water should flow and to whom. Wells in desert lands are protected by cultural traditions that make them a shared resource among traveling peoples. Many large lakes, such as Lake Michigan in the United States, are mostly reserved for public use, not for the people who own houses on the shores.
Water-use laws can prevent a few powerful people from gaining control over all available water. But water laws do not make water freely available in equal amounts to everyone. Farmers need huge amounts of it. So do many industries. Families, however, do not need nearly that much. There is also the issue of pollution. Water laws must prevent careless (or intentional) pollution by some users before the water reaches all users.
Problems occur when government is not strong enough to make and enforce laws. Often, the water in dispute is an international (or interstate) resource. For example, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia starts in China and then winds through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The Vietnamese government, no matter how conscientious it is, has little control over how much of the Mekong water reaches Vietnam and what kind of condition it is in. The upstream nations, especially China, determine that. As upstream dams take more of the river, Vietnam has a greater need to negotiate an effective water-rights agreement with other governments. International agreements have worked elsewhere. We will see if they will work along the Mekong.
Which of the following is NOT true about water laws, according to the reading?
They must be enforced by a government.
They make sure that everyone gets an equal share of water.
They can prevent water takeovers by a few powerful people.
They can prevent pollution by some users.
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