In the late 19th century, Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, foresaw many of the technological wonders that are ________ today.

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• 1Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ________ spur to efficiency and innovation.

  A.extravagant

  B.exquisite

  C.intermittent

  D.indispensable

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• 2America has now adopted more ________ European-style inspection systems, and the incidence of food poisoning is falling.

  A.discrete

  B.solemn

  C.rigorous

  D.autonomous

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• 3With its own parliament and currency and a common ________ for peace, the European Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business.

  A.inspiration

  B.assimilation

  C.intuition

  D.aspiration

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• 4Because of the ________ of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both at home and abroad.

  A.originality

  B.subjectivity

  C.generality

  D.ambiguity

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• 5What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination、

  A.Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks’ employment.

  B.Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched.

  C.A major step has been taken towards reparations.

  D.Little has been done to ensure blacks’ civil rights.

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• 6I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarket for the first time.

  A.immersed

  B.assaulted

  C.thrilled

  D.dedicated

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• 7His arm was ________ from the shark’s mouth and reattached, but the boy, who nearly died, remained in a delicate condition.

  A.retrieved

  B.retained

  C.repelled

  D.restored

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• 8Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ________ to be the Greatest American.

  A.appointed

  B.appeased

  C.nicknamed

  D.dominated

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• 9The ________ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will help decrease the crime rate.

  A.overflowing

  B.overwhelming

  C.prevalent

  D.premium

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• 10We will also see a ________ increase in the number of televisions per household, as small TV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors.

  A.startling

  B.surpassing

  C.suppressing

  D.stacking

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