In the wake of September 11, Mr. Metreveli has secured enough funding to build up a small
A. Right
B. Wrong
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听力原文:M: What kind of food are you fond of?
W: I'm fond of sweet things.
M- How much do you eat each week?
W: I eat a lot of sweet things although I know they are bad for my teeth.
What food does the woman, like?
A. Food rich in sugar.
B. Food low in fat.
C. Food high in salt.
A.mostlyB.likelyC.clearlyD.surely
A. mostly
B. likely
C. clearly
D. surely
According to the last paragraph, what is NOT true of the new fuel cells?
A. The new fuel cells run on sugar that is easy to find.
B. The new fuel cells am environment friendly.
C. The new fuel cells are biologically degradable.
D. It will take some time before the new fuel cells can be used in popular products.
There are many stereotypes (定型) about the character of people in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private (私有的,秘密的). In the South and West, however, they are often thought of as being more often thought of as being more open and hospitable (好客). Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.
American stereotypes are abundant. New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing. These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and historical development.
When traveling from place to place, Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.
The main idea of the passage is ______.
A. even Americans are surprised at the big differences among themselves
B. there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA
C. there are many reasons for the differences
D. stereotypes about people are not necessarily true