What is the probable meaning of contiguous(line 9)、

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• 1Based on what you have just read,which of the following is true、

  A.Earthquakes are highly feared,but actually relatively harmless.

  B.There is absolutely no way to predict when or where earthquakes might occur.

  C.Man is now able to predict when earthquakes will happen,but not where.

  D.Man is now able to predict where earthquakes will happen,but not when.

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• 2The vocabulary of any technical discussion may include words which are never used outside the subject or field _____ .

  A.in view

  B.in question

  C.in case

  D.in effect

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• 3A conceited man feels _____ to everyone else.

  A.superior

  B.beneficial

  C.successful

  D.advantageous

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• 4Of course I′ll play the piano at the party but I′m a little _____ .

  A.out of use

  B.out of reach

  C.out of turn

  D.out of practice

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• 5She′s rung _____ . I must have said something to upset her.

  A.up

  B.round

  C.back

  D.off

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• 6To what does this element of the unknown(line 13)refer、

  A.the two great earthquake zones

  B.the fact the earthquakes can happen at any time or place

  C.the percentage of earthquakes

  D.the exact cause of earthquakes

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• 7Which of the following have been used to anticipate earthquake activity、

  A.differences in the earth′s magnetic field and force of gravity

  B.how often minor earth tremors have been observed

  C.patterns in the movement of the earth′s crust

  D.all of the above

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• 8Which of the following describes the author′s attitude toward the possibility of earthquake prediction、

  A.It will never be possible to predict earthquakes.

  B.Earthquakes can already be predicted with great accuracy.

  C.There is really no need to try to predict earthquake occurrences.

  D.Earthquake prediction is becoming more and more possibl

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• 9Drunken driving has become a major problem in America because _____ .

  A.most Americans are heavy drinkers

  B.Americans are now less shocked by road accidents

  C.accidents attract so much publicity

  D.drinking is a socially accepted habit in America

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• 10Why has public opinion regarding drunken driving changed、

  A.Detailed statistics are now available.

  B.The news media have highlighted the problem.

  C.Judges are giving more severe sentences.

  D.Drivers are more conscious of their imag

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