How many times did the box hit the man?A.OnceB.Three timesC.TwiceD.Four times
How many times did the box hit the man?
A.Once
B.Three times
C.Twice
D.Four times
How many times did the box hit the man?
A.Once
B.Three times
C.Twice
D.Four times
In all these cultures, there is a practice of making noise. People made noise in ancient times to drive away the evil spirits (妖精) from their homes. Today making noise is more of a custom than a religious ritual(宗教仪式).
In the United States, many people stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve to watch the clock pass from one year to the next. Friends often gather together at a party on New Year's Eve, and when the new year comes, all ring bells, blow whistles, sing songs, and kiss each other. A favorite Scottish song which everyone sings together is Auld Lang Syne. The words tell of old friends and good times.
In all cultures, New Year's Day is a time when people think of new beginnings. They want to make the coming year better than the last one.. Many people in the United States make New Year resolutions. These are specific promises that they make to improve their behavior, change their habits, and become better people. There are many jokes about how a person keeps his or her New Year resolutions.
Is it true, according to the passage, that people all over the world celebrate New Year on January 1st?
A.Yes.
B.No, only the Europeans and North Americans do so.
C.It isn't mentioned.
D.No, only the Romans did so.
Philip: Hello! Is that you, Tom?
Tom: Yes, (56)
Philip: I can't believe I (57) you at last. And what have you been doing?
Tom: Yeah, I haven't been home a lot lately. And I've had a lot of work and social engagements. Oh,
Philip, (58) to London?
Philip: I just came back about a week ago, I (59) by phone several times, but you were not in.
Tom: Sorry, Sorry. Did you have a nice holiday, then?
Philip: Lovely. I went to Scotland and traveled around.
Tom: (60) ! I need a holiday indeed.
Philip: Well, I suppose so.
Tom: Oh , somebody's at the door. I have to go. And I have to say " good-bye'. Nice talking to you.
Philip: Same here, bye-bye.
56.
A. when did you get back
B. What a surprise I got
C. How I admire you
D. I am Tom
E. got hold of
F. got through
G. this is Tom
H. tried to contact you
I collected ______ he did for the Hope Project the day before yesterday.
A.three times as many money as
B.three times much money than
C.three times more money than
D.three times many more money
A.so
B.that
C.should have practiced
D.this past week
A.at the end
B.in the end
C.by the end
D.to the end
At the beginning, how did many scientists view Peppeberg's work?
A. It would reveal a creature's mind.
B. It would probably end in failure.
C. It would be hard to judge its value.
D. It would be a long-term project.
Which of the following is right?
A.After getting into the plane Henry found his seat and sat down at once.
B.Henry sat down in }lis seat and fastened the seat belt without any help.
C.Thanks to the air hostess, Henry knew how to find his seat and fasten the seat belt.
D.With the help of the hostess, Henry got into the plane.