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• 31Based 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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• 32What is the probable meaning of contiguous(line 9)、

  A.underwater

  B.ancient

  C.bordering

  D.huge

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• 33To 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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• 34Which 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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• 35Which 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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• 36Drunken 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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• 37Why 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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• 38Statistics issued in New Jersey suggested that _____ .

  A.many drivers were not of legal age

  B.young drivers were often bad drivers

  C.the level of drinking increased in the 1960s

  D.the legal drinking age should be raised

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• 39Laws recently introduced in some states have _____ .

  A.reduced the number of convictions

  B.resulted in fewer serious accidents

  C.prevented bars from serving drunken customers

  D.specified the amount drivers can drink

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• 40Why is the problem of drinking and driving difficult to solve、

  A.Alcohol is easily obtained.

  B.Drinking is linked to organised crime.

  C.legal prohibition has already faile

  D.B.Drinking is linked to organised crim

  E.C.legal prohibition has already failed.D.Legislation alone is not sufficient.

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