词汇与结构真题
1、He helped me ______ my homework.
A with
B to
C about
D of
2、- For tonight's homework, do pages 40 and 41 in the workbook.
- Professor Hones, I think that is ________ work.
A too much
B much the more
C too hard
D hardest
3、I fell and hurt myself while I ________ basketball yesterday.
A was playing
B am playing
C play
D played
4、There ________ a book and some magazines on the desk.
A is
B are
C have
D has
5、The retired man is used to ________ his two dogs early in the morning.
A exercise
B exercising
C exercised
D exercises
6、I earn 10 dollars ______ hour as ______ supermarket cashier on Saturdays.
A a… an
B the… a
C an… a
D an… the
7、He has been writing for 3 years, but being a writer is not his ________.
A chance
B choice
C change
D character
8、A long time ago, I _______ in London for three years.
A had lived
B have lived
C lived
D have been living
9、Nancy is considered to be ________ the other students in her class.
A less intelligent
B the most intelligent
C intelligent as well
D as intelligent as
10、It is because he is kind and modest ________ he wins the respect of all presents.
A what
B which
C why
D that
11、He _______ lives in the house where he was born.
A already
B yet
C still
D ever
12、The race was so close that everyone was _________ at the finish.
A holding his breath
B working out
C winning over
D thinking of
13、- _______ is your girl friend like?
- She is very kind and good-looking.
A How
B What
C Which
D Who
14、A pair of spectacles ________ what I need at the moment.
A is
B are
C has
D have
15、The headmaster came to the classroom and asked ________ what had happened.
A his students to tell him
B being told
C telling him
D to tell
16、Twenty people were ________ wounded in the air crash.
A quickly
B wrongly
C bitterly
D seriously
17、He opened the letter and it contained ________.
A an important information
B some important informations
C many important information
D some important information
18、- Do you want to wait?
- Five days ________ too long for me to wait.
A was
B were
C is
D are
19、I don't know _______ to deal with such matter.
A what
B how
C which
D /
20、He ran away from home, ________ his sister had done the year before.
A like
B as
C when
D while
21、I am not used to speaking ________ public.
A in
B at
C on
D to
22、She will have to find some other work for she can't ________ this loud noise any more.
A come up with
B keep up with
C grow up with
D put up with
23、Yesterday was _______ day that we decided to go swimming.
A such beautiful
B so beautiful
C such a beautiful
D a so beautiful
24、Generally speaking, it is unwise to give a child ________ he or she wants.
A however
B whatever
C whichever
D whenever
25、Tom is so talkative. I'm sure you'll soon get tired _______ him.
A of
B with
C at
D on
26、You may come ________ today ________ tomorrow.
A either… or…
B both….and…
C neither… nor…
D from… to…
27、
28、They sent the letter to me ________ mistake.
A by
B for
C on
D with
29、It was difficult to guess what her ________ to the news would be.
A impression
B comment
C reaction
D opinion
30、
31、At that time, she ______ on a journey with her friend.
A is
B was
C has been
D is being
32、In the evening we smoked and talked and never _________ going out except for exercise.
A dreaming
B dreamed in
C dreamed of
D have dreamed
33、I didn't know what to do, but then an idea suddenly
________ to me.
A appeared
B happened
C occurred
D emerged
34、I have views quite different from my ________.
A teacher view
B teacher
C teacher'
D teacher's
35、Small arms _______ often carried by the soldiers.
A are
B has
C was
D have
36、
37、I would be very ______ if you could give me an early reply.
A pleasant
B grateful
C satisfied
D helpful
38、Do you know ________ in English?
A how say it
B how to say it
C how saying it
D how to saying it
39、She _______ 100 pages of the book today.
A has already read
B already reads
C already read
D was already read
40、I wish your price ______ lower.
A is
B was
C were
D be
41、We've missed the last bus. I'm afraid we have no ________ but to take a taxi.
A way
B choice
C possibility
D selection
42、Will you ________ my article to find out whether I've made any mistakes?
A look into
B look through
C see to
D see through
43、Mathematics ________ study or science of numbers.
A is
B are
C was
D were
44、Sandy could do nothing but ______ to his teacher that he was wrong.
A admit
B admitted
C admitting
D to admit
45、England is an island country. ________ consists of three principal islands, and ________ climate is generally mild.
A It … its
B She … her
C He … his
D She … its
46、You had better ________ a doctor as soon as possible.
A seeing
B saw
C see
D seen
47、________ I'm mistaken, I've seen that man before.
A Unless
B If
C Because
D But
48、Who should be responsible ______ the loss of the
documents?
A in
B on
C of
D for
49、Though we have spent two nights in _______ the problem, we still can't find a solution.
A working in
B working out
C working up
D working on
50、It is said that the best time to visit the city is June or July, ________ the South American winter cools the city.
A where
B which
C on which
D when
51、________ Tom ________ Mary can help me, for they are very busy.
A Both; and
B Either; or
C whether; or
D Neither; nor
52、He talks as if he ________ everything in the world.
A knows
B knew
C had known
D would have known
53、Would you like some more coffee? There's still ______ left.
A a little
B little
C a few
D few
54、We've ________ paper and ink. Ask Mr. Howard to lend us some.
A run away with
B run out of
C run off
D run down
55、The top of the Great Wall is ________ for five horses to go side by side.
A wide
B so wide
C wide enough
D enough wide
56、I earn 10 dollars ______ hour as ______ supermarket cashier on Saturdays.
A a… an
B the… a
C an… a
D an… the
57、She's had her hair________ really short, but she likes
it off.
A being cut
B cuts
C having cut
D cut
58、He ran _________ the direction of the school.
A at
B for
C in
D on
59、- Smoking is bad for your health.
- Yes, I know. But I simply can't ________.
A give it up
B give it in
C give it out
D give it away
60、The children _______ play with them.
A want that I
B wants that I
C want me to
D are wanting that
61、During the future examinations you should avoid ________ such mistakes.
A make
B to make
C making
D made
62、Who are you smiling _________?
A at
B of
C with
D towards
63、You should be ashamed _______ what you have done.
A to
B of
C by
D at
64、Modern machinery _______ been installed in this newly-built factory.
A has
B have
C is
D are
65、We are next-door _______.
A neighborhoods
B neighbor
C neighborhood
D neighbors
66、You'd better ______ some money for special use.
A pick up
B set aside
C put off
D give away
67、He missed ________ the lecture given by Tom.
A to have attended
B attending
C to attend
D attendance
68、I am going to _______ the meal, I insist.
pay
pay for
pay about
pay on
69、This city was named ______ the great president.
for
after
to
of
70、Don't forget ________ the window before leaving the room.
to have closed
to close
having closed
closing
16, I earn 10 dollars ______ hour as ______ supermarket cashier on Saturdays.
A a …an
B the …a
C an … a
D an … the
17，He made a living in the past ________ in a middle school.
A teaching
B taught
C by teaching
D on teaching
18 There ______ a book and some magazines on the desk.
A is
B are
C have
D has
19, Yesterday was _______ day that we decided to go swimming.
A such beautiful
B so beautiful
C such a beautiful
D a so beautiful
20. Children under 12 years of age in that country ________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.
A must
B may
C can
D need
16-20 DCACA
词汇与语法
16, If I do not the phone home, ring me at work.
A. reply
B. return
C. respond
D. answer
17 He opened the letter and it
contained .
A an important information
B some important informations
C many important information
D some important information
18. There ______ a book and some magazines on the desk.
A is
B are
C have
D has
19, How ______ you say that you really understand the whole story if you have covered only part of the article?
A can
B must
C need
D may
20. During the future examinations you should avoid ________ such mistakes
A make
B to make
C making
D made
16-20 DDAAC
词汇与语法
16. Measles a long time to get over.
A spend
B spends
C take
D takes
17 This river is so big that it is impossible to
build a _______ under it without modern technology.
A canal
B tunnel
C channel
D cable
18. A pair of spectacles what I need at the moment.
A is
B are
C have
D has
19 Nancy is considered to be ________ the other students in her class.
A less intelligent
B the most intelligent
C intelligent as well
D as intelligent as
20 Because he ______ his work well, he was fired.
2019 年高考英语模拟试卷( 二 ) 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分听力 ( 略 ) ( 共两节 , 满分 30 分 ) 第二部分阅读理解 ( 共两节 , 满分 40 分 ) 第一节 ( 共 15 小题 ; 每小题 2 分 , 满分 30 分 ) 阅读下列短文 , 从每题所给的四个选项(A 、 B、C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。 A (2017 北京 ,B) Inspiring young minds! TOKNOWMagazine is a big hit in the world of children’s publishing,bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month. What is so special about TOKNOW Magazine? Well, it has no ads or promotions inside — instead it is jam-packed with serious ideas. TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children, who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy(哲学)—and they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine. What’s inside? Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles, experiments and creative things to make—the magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life. Sounds too good to be true? Take a look online — evidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends. Happy Birthday All Year! What could be more fun than a gift that keeps coming through the letterbox every month?The first magazine with your gift message will arrive in time for the special day. SUBSCRIBE NOW □Annual Subscription Europe ￡ 55Rest of World￡65 □Annual Subscription with Gift Pack Includes a Mammoth Map, a Passport Puzzle Booklet, and Subscription Europe ￡ 60Rest of World￡70
2017年高考英语模拟试题 A Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience. For complete information visit https://www.doczj.com/doc/ce18068422.html,. Full Professor in Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of California at San Diego (https://www.doczj.com/doc/ce18068422.html,) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels. A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st. Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts DeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred. Please email materials to john.bell@https://www.doczj.com/doc/ce18068422.html,. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Assistant Director— Media Resources Center Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division. Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with photoshop and scanning. A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months. They can send emails to jobs@https://www.doczj.com/doc/ce18068422.html,. The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter. 25. If an applicant has 9.5-month free time, he or she can pay close attention to the ad of ____. A. Full Professor in Theatre and Dance B. Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance C. Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts
大学英语(B) 模拟试题二 第一部分：交际用语（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 此部分共有10个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳项，并用铅笔将答题卡上的相应字母图黑。 1. — What can I do for you? — ___________. A. One kilo of pork, please B. No, you don’t have to C. Thanks D. Excuse me. I'm busy 答案：[ A ] 问话是典型的商业服务用语，说明这是在商店，所以买东西是逻辑的回答。 2. — Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the super market? __ ___________. A. Don't ask that B. Go straight and turn left on the first red light C. No, I can't say that D. No, you're driving too fast 答案：[ B ] 问话是问路，所以回答是指路。 3. — Oh, sorry to bother you. __ ___________. A. That's Okay B. No, you can't C. That's good D. Oh, I don't know 答案： [ A ] 对方表示道歉，回答“无所谓”，表示接受。 4. — Please help yourself to the seafood. — ___________. A. No, I can't B. Sorry, I can't help C. Oh, I like the crabs D. Thank you for your help 答案：[ C ] help yourself to 是饭桌上让菜的用语。回答“喜欢螃蟹”符合逻辑。 5. — We’re having a party tonight. Would you like to join us? — ___________. A. I’m sorry B. Of course not C. No, I can't D. I’d love to, but I have an appointment 答案：[ D ] 拒绝邀请时先表示可以接受，然后讲明拒绝的理由。 6. — How was your trip to Australia? __ ___________. A. It was wonderful indeed B. I went there alone C. Very well D. Believe it or not 答案：[ A ] 回答整个旅行如何时用it 表示这次旅行。 7. — David injured his leg playing football yesterday. — Really? ______? A. Who did that B. What's wrong with him C. How did that happen D. Why was that 答案：[ C ] 这一回答比较符合答话的逻辑。 8. — Good morning, Dr Johnson's office. Can I help you? — _______________________. A. Speaking, please B. I'd like to make an appointment, please C. Yes, go on D. No, you can't 答案：[ B ] 问话是接电话的用语，回答时要讲明为什么打电话来。 9. — Oh, I'm sorry. But I promise I'll be more careful next time. — _______________________. A. It's nothing B. Oh, never mind. It doesn't matter C. Thank you D. There are no questions 答案：[ B ] 回答对方的道歉，用“ never mind” 表示接受。 10. — Could I use your dictionary for a moment? — _______________________.
2019年高考模拟英语试题 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) A Give it a Go!One-Off Volunteering Our One-Off programme allows you to take part in volunteering activities with no regular commitment such as dog walking,helping your local community and so on. Transport is provided from campus when activities can’t be reached by public transport or on foot from campus. Canley Pop Up Cafe:Chinese New Year Special! Date:Saturday17February2018 Time:10:30-15:30 Help run fun games and activities for Canley citizens. Canley Pop Up Cafes aim to initiate community interaction and raise awareness of cultural diversity and difference as being positive by creating spaces that encourage neighbours to meet, talk,share talents,histories and knowledge. Dogs Trust Volunteer Day Date:Friday23February2018 Time:09:55-16:00 Join us for a day with the Dogs Trust.Help exercise the dogs,prepare food and clean the dog shelter. Transport and lunch will be provided by Warwick Volunteers.
高三英语模拟试题 总分120分，时间100分钟 班级： ______ 姓名： ______ 总分： ______ 第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 21. Research found that when people share their efforts and knowledge, the ______ is greater than the total of their efforts as individuals. A. procedure C. ownership D. revenue 22. A lake project, which will be a landmark construction of the city, ______ on land that only one year ago was mostly farmland. A. is built B. was built C. has been built D. is being built A. in which B. to which C. from which D. by which 24. Teachers would like students to think and discuss problems in groups but they don’t tolerate ______ in class. A. they talk B. them to talk C. them talked D. their talking 25. ---What if I cancel my files by accident? --- Our standard advice: before you do anything, ______ your data. A. back up B. polish up C. hold up D. step up 26. ---How was your trip to the mountains? ---Turned out to be ______ relaxing. Though we made it to the top, we caught a sudden storm and got wet to the skin. A. more than B. nothing but C. all too D. anything but A. what it is that B. why it is that C. what is it D. why is it 28. Many believe that whoever makes a great advancement in art or science ______ the same in any other if chance had thrown it in his way. A. would do B. could do C. would have done D. would be doing 29. I have kept the school club poster ______ I can see it every day, as it always reminds me of my first year of
计算机专业英语模拟2 Ⅰ. Vocabulary（词汇，30分） (一)．Translate the following words and expressions into Chinese.（写出下列词组的汉语，共10分，每题1分） 1. central processing unit（CPU）中央处理器 1. 2. operating system 操作系统 2. 3. electronic spreadsheet 电子表格 4. management information system 管理信息系统 5. electronic commerce 电子商务 6. database 数据库 7. software engineering 软件工程 8. software crisis 软件危机 9. network security 网络安全 10. computer virus 计算机病毒 (二)．Fill in the blanks with the corresponding English abbreviations.（根据汉语写出相应的英语缩写，共10分，每题1分) 1．随机存储器RAM 2．局域网LAN 3．计算机辅助设计CAD 4．数字视频光盘DVD 5．通用串行总线USB 6．面向对象编程OOP 7．集成开发环境IDE 8．结构化查询语言SQL 9．多文档界面MDI 10．企业之间的电子商务交易方式B2B (三)．Match the following words and expressions in the left column with those similar in meaning in the right column.（将左列的词汇与右列相应的汉语匹配，共10分，每空1分） 1. output b a. 视频 2. high-level language c b. 输出. 3. project window e c. 高级语言 4. black-box testing g d. 应用软件 5. multimedia h e. 工程窗口 6. WWW i f. 系统软件 7.field j g. 黑盒测试 8. application software d h. 多媒体
《新编大学英语-3下》期末考试模拟卷（2） I.选择填空（30%） 1. When a territorial animal or bird intrudes on the territory of another creature of the same species, the later will only perform some hostile gestures to warn_______ the intruder. A) out B) back C) off D) away 2. The university is trying to make more accommodations __________ for students. A) similar B) possible C) likely D) available 3. Jack left the job ____.after 10 years because he was beginning to feel________. A) trapped B) appealed C) valued D) structured 4. I declared that by the next class meeting I was going to ______ my job and end my engagement. A) quit B) give up C) abandon D) go away with 5. _________, old people appreciate being independent. A) Judging from B) In my opinion C) Now that D) regardless of 6. Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion I’m ________ to agree with him. A)incline B) inclining C) inclined D) to incline 7. A good manager should _________ the health and happiness of his employees. A) concern in B) concern for C) be concerned with D) be concerning about 8._______many women of her age, she struggled to find a balance between her career and her children. A)Like B) Alike C) Similar D) Same 9. No characteristic is caused ________ by either environment or genes, A) approximately B) exclusively C) separately D) actually 10. Entering the room, I found my father _______ at the desk and _______ something A. seat …write B. seated …wrote C. seated …writing D. seating … writing II.阅读理解（30%） (I) We're supposed to start work at nine,but I often come in later because I have to take my children to school first, but then I stay a bit later.Of course,if I've got an early meeting or if I've got to be in count first thing in the morning,my wife has to take the kids to school.We're supposed to work a 40-hour week,but I think most people actually work more than that.We're supposed to dress smartly,particularly if we have contact with clients,so I always wear a suit and tie to work.Female lawyers aren't allowed to wear trousers or ever dark tights.They have to wear knee-length skirts-no minis.The secretaries can wear tailored trousers,but no jeans.A weekly dress-down day was introduced last month--it's an idea from America,where everybody comes into work in casual dress on a Friday.Personally,I have no desire to come into work wearing jeans and a T-shirt.I like to make a difference between work and home,and I can wear casual clothes at home.I think people should dress smartly for work-it gives a good impression.Smoking,eating and drinking are strictly forbidden in the office.There's a non-smoking cafeteria downstairs,and smokers have t go outside.Personally,I thing smoking ought to be banned in all public place. 11. Why is the man often late for work? A)Because he has trouble getting to sleep at night. B)Because he has to drive a long way to get to work. C)Because he has to take his children to school first. D)Becauseit’s the rush hour and the traffic is very heavy. 12. When can office workers come to work in casual dress?
英语 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节：语法和词汇知识（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 1.—Don`t you go to school? —________. A.No, I work B.No, to the theatre C.Yes, I`m going to D.Yes, I`m about to 2._____careful study should be made of____ international situations in the changing world. A.The; the B.A;the C.A; / D.The;/ 3.There is only one FOOTBALL on the shelf, please go and get____for me. A.it B.one C.that D.any 4.—We expected you yesterday. —I`m sorry. I ___you to say that I couldn`t be here until today. A.must have been B.would be calling C.could have been calling D.should have called
5.The thing that__is not whether you fail or not, but whether you try or not. Acares .B.matters C.minds D.considers 6.I`d like to buy a mobile phone—modern, fashionable, and______with the function of taking pictures. A.at all B.after all C.above all D.in all 7.—Everyone was at the party except you .What happened? —I _____with a friend who had traveled all the way from New Orleans. A.talked B.was talking C.had talked D.have been talking 8.Teenagers are warned to be careful when making friends on line, because when you can`t see a person, they could be____. A.everybody B.somebody C.anybody D.nobody 9.A fine_______of the town can be seen when you reach the top of the hill. A.sight B.scene C.sign D.view
Weekly practice 1 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题 2 分，满分30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、 B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Thanks for signing up for the 2014 Black Friday Turkey Trot! This email will provide some basics about the race and some great news! First, your race packet ( 参赛物品包 ) is ready and can be picked up at the Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa location you ’ve specified during registration. Tuesday, 10 am to 8 pm (Fleet Feet Kings Point) Tuesday, 10 am to 7 pm (Fleet Feet Blue Dome) Wednesday, 10 am to 5 pm (both stores, closing early for Thanksgiving) Packets can also be picked up on the race day at BOK Center, beginning at 8:30 am. Race Start Times 1) 5 mile, 8:30 am2) 1 mile fun run, 9:30 am Parking There is surface parking to the east of the BOK Center, and some surface parking to the west of the Convention Center. Many lots will be pay-lots. Please pay attention to the signs. We suggest arriving early to find parking. Racing Timing The 5 km run will be timed using the BIB-TAG system. Your race number will have a timing device attached to the back of the race number; don’t remove or bend this device. Simply wear the Bib on the front of your body on the outside of your clothing so it is visible and facing forward. You don’t need to return the Bib, which is disposable. The Turkey Trot is also a kick-off event for our weekend long“FITNATIC” celebration---we also have a huge number of events and specials all weekend. For more information, please visit you on Friday. 21. Where should a runner go to pick up his packet at 8:30 am on Friday? A. Kings Point. B. Convention Center. C. Blue Dome D. BOK Center 22. How long will the FITNATIC celebration last? A. Seven days. B. Five days C. Two days D. One day. 23. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To attract sports fans to apply for the activity. B. To inform the race participants of the activity. C. To describe details related to the activity. D. To collect money for the parking-lots. B More than billion cups of coffee are drunk throughout the world each day, and it’s likely that many taste bitter. Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink sweeter by changing the color of their cups. Researchers from Oxford set out to prove whether the claim that coffee drunk from a white cup tastes biter was true. They used 36 volunteers and three different colored cups---blue, white and transparent glass--- to examine the claim. In one experiment, the white cup increased the intensity (浓度) of the coffee taste relative
英语（二）模拟试题 Section I Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET . (10 points) Facebook has been 1 with fire and has got its fingers burned, again. On November 29th America’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached a 2 settlement with the giant social network over 3 that it had misled people about its use of their personal data. The details of the settlement make clear that Facebook, which 4 over 800m users, betrayed its users’ trust. It is also notable because it appears to be part of a broader 5 by the FTC to craft a new privacy framework to deal with the rapid 6 of social networks in America. The regulator’s findin gs come at a 7 moment for Facebook, which is said to be preparing for an initial public offering next year that could value it at around $100 billion. To 8 the way for its listing, the firm first needs to resolve its privacy 9 with regulators in America and Europe. 10 its willingness to negotiate the settlement 11 this week. Announcing the agreement, the FTC said it had found a number of cases where Facebook had made claims that were “unfair and deceptive, and 12 federal law”. For instance, it 13 personally identifiable information to advertisers, and it failed to keep a promise to make photos and videos on deleted accounts 14 . The settlement does not 15 an admission by Facebook that it has broken the law, but it deeply 16 the company nonetheless. In a blog post published the same day, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s boss, tried to17 the impact of the deal. First he claimed that “a small number of high-profile mistakes” were 18 the social network’s “good history” on privac y. The FTC is not relying on Facebook to police itself. Among other things, the company will now have to seek consumers’ approval before it changes the way it shares their data. And it has agreed to an independent privacy audit every two years for the next 20 years. There is a clear pattern here. In separate cases over the past couple of years the FTC has insisted that Twitter and Google accept regular 19 audits, too, after each firm was accused of violating its customers’ privacy. The intent seems to be to create a regulatory regime that is tighter than the status quo, 20 one that still gives social networks plenty of room to innovate. 1. [A] setting [B] playing [C] lighting [D] turning 2. [A] craft [B] documentary [C] trade [D] draft 3. [A] verdicts [B] allegations [C] rumors [D] affirmation 4. [A] boasts [B] exaggerates [C] estimates [D] assesses 5. [A] impulse [B] initiative [C] innovation [D] motion 6. [A] increase [B] elevation [C] rise [D] appearance 7. [A] indispensable [B] essential [C] critical [D] fundamental 8. [A] steer [B] clear [C] lay [D] remove 9. [A] controversy [B] competition [C] dispute [D] compromise