where the source of a sound is
how loud a sound is
when a sound starts to appear
what makes a sound
第1题：
What will be the benefit if the research on smart windows turns out to be successful, according to the last paragraph?
A．The buildings will look different.
B．Windows can be as large as you want.
C．We may not need air conditioners any more.
D．They are less expensive than traditional windows.
第2题：
According to the last paragraph, it is important to____________.
A. eat something for breakfast B. be careful about what you eat
C. heat up food before eating it D. eat calorie-controlled food
第3题：
According to the last paragraph, “paper plates” is to “china” as ________.
[A] “temporary” is to “permanent”
[B] “radical” is to “conservative”
[C] “functional” is to “artistic”
[D] “humble” is to “noble”
第4题：
The word “crisis” (in the last line but one, paragraph 3) most probably implies _________.
［A］ a dangerous moment
［B］ the last decision
［C］ the crucial point
［D］ a brave engagement
第5题：
According to the last paragraph , development of education
A．results directly from competitive environments.
B．does not depend on economic performance.
C．follows improved productivity.
D．cannot afford political changes.
第6题：
According to the last paragraph, most Asian central banks are becoming _____.
［A］ rather regretful
［B］ less ambitious
［C］ more cautious
［D］ speculative
本题考查推理引申。文章最后一段第二句提到，一直以来作为美国国债最大的外国买家的亚洲中央银行最近改变了过去的做法。接着该段以具体数据说明外国买家购买美国国债的数量下降。从文中“swallowing American government debt like there was no tomorrow”可看出作者认为大举购买国债的做法是“不谨慎”的，而下文“have had second thoughts”他表明它变得更加慎重，因此［C］为正确答案。
第7题：
The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means”_____”.
A. to be believable B. to be valuable C. to be admirable D. to be suitable
第8题：
According to the last paragraph , development of education __________.
[A] results directly from competitive environments
[B] does not depend on economic performance
[C] follows improved productivity
[D] cannot afford political changes
第9题：
According to the last paragraph, it is important to____________.
A．eat something for breakfast
B．be careful about what you eat
C．heat up food before eating it
D．eat calorie-controlled food
第10题：
The word ‘work’in the second line of the last paragraph most probably means.
A.what a student has written at school
B.what a student has learned at school
C.what a student has read at school
D.what a student has achieved academically