This passage is mainly about ________.

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• 1“Defied” in the 5th paragraph probably means “________”.

  A.doubted

  B.gave proof to

  C.challenged

  D.agreed to

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• 2The aim of the voyages Maury was responsible for in the 1840s was ________.

  A.to make some sounding experiments in the oceans

  B.to collect samples of sea plants and animals

  C.to estimate the length of cable that was needed

  D.to measure the depths of the two oceans

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• 3It was ________ that asked Maury for help in oceanographic studies.

  A.the American Navy

  B.some early intercontinental travelers

  C.those who earned a living from the sea

  D.the company which proposed to lay an undersea cable

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• 4The proposal to lay a telegraph cable from Europe to America made oceanographic studies take on ________.

  A.an academic aspect

  B.a military aspect

  C.a business aspect

  D.an international aspect

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• 5                                    Passage Three    Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

  A.It is completely flat.

  B.It has few rivers.

  C.It has many large lakes.

  D.It is hilly.

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• 6Normally a student would at least attend ________ classes each week.

  A.36

  B.20

  C.12

  D.15

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• 7According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed ________.

  A.to live in a different university

  B.to take a particular course in a different university

  C.to live at home and drive to classes

  D.to get two degrees from two different universities

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• 8American university students are usually under pressure of work because ________.

  A.their academic performance will affect their future careers

  B.they are heavily involved in student affairs

  C.they have to observe university discipline

  D.they want to run for positions of authority

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• 9Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because ________.

  A.they hate the constant pressure strain of their study

  B.they will then be able to stay longer in the university

  C.such positions help them get better jobs

  D.such positions are usually well paid

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• 10The student organizations seem, to be effective in ________.

  A.dealing with the academic affairs of the university

  B.ensuring that the students observe university regulations

  C.evaluating students’ performance by bringing them before a court

  D.keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activities

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