According to the passage, collecting antique clocks____.

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  A.automatically

  B.personally

  C.correctly

  D.occasionally

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• 2What does the woman think will happen to job ads if The Times closes down、

  A.The other two newspapers will open a local jobs newspaper.

  B.The local economy will be much affected but not destroyed.

  C.The job ads will be carried in either of the other two newspapers.

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• 3In what way is the jobs section on The Times useful to the local people、

  A.It carries job ads from the local businesses.

  B.It is the place where local businesses hire people.

  C.It provides much information about local economy.

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• 4Why does the man like The Times、

  A.It has 20 pages every day.

  B.It carries a lot of sports news.

  C.It doesn't devote 5 pages every day to baseball results.

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• 5How many aspects of our lives does the speaker mention as affected by overcrowding、

  A.Two.

  B.Three.

  C.Four.

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• 6By quoting (引用) the remark of a being from another planet, the author intends to____.

  A.suggest human beings are controlled by a clock

  B.describe why clocks can rule the planet Earth

  C.tell readers what clocks look like

  D.compare chicks to human beings

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• 7Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to measure the time、

  A.Counting the beating of one's own heart.

  B.Making use of candles, sand and water.

  C.Observing shadows cast by the sun.

  D.Keeping slaves busy day and night.

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• 8The underlined phrase [stately homes] in paragraph 4 means

  A.state-owned houses

  B.houses in very good condition

  C.grand houses open to the public

  D.houses where statesmen meet regularly

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• 9The purpose of the passage is

  A.to introduce the culture of antique clocks

  B.to offer some advice on collecting antique clocks

  C.to compare different ways to make a future profit

  D.to explain convenient and reliable ways of telling time

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• 10According to the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our

  A.self-respect

  B.financial rewards

  C.advertising ability

  D.friendly relationship

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