[单项选择]We say Columbus made the world larger, that is to say ______.
A. he founded America
B. he invaded America
C. he was a brave man
D. he discovered the continent of America

[单项选择]We say Columbus made the world larger, that is to say ______.
A. he founded America
B. he invaded America
C. he was a brave man
D. he discovered the continent of America

[单项选择]When our imports ________ our exports, we say we have a favorable trade balance; however, when our imports and exports are the other way round we say we have an unfavorable trade balance.
A. fall short
B. fall short of
C. run out of
D. are lack of

[单项选择]Why does the author say we are deprived of the use of our eyes

[单项选择]When a decision has finally been made, we obtain a ______ and do a full search of the place, taking away my material that might be required as evidence.
A. authority
B. entitlement
C. warrant
D. validity

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The whole atmosphere of the world in which we live is affected by science, as is shown most immediately and strikingly by our modern conveniences and material resources. A little deeper thinking Shows that the influence of science goes much farther and colors the entire mental outlook of the modern civilized man on the world about him. Perhaps one of the most telling evidences of this is his growing freedom from superstition (迷信). Freedom from superstition is the result of the belief that the world is not governed by caprice, but that it is a world of order and can be understood by man if he will only try hard enough and be clever enough.
This conviction that the world is understandable is, doubtlessly, the most important gift of science to civilization. The widespread acceptance of this view can be dated to the discovery by Newton of the law of gravitation; and for this reason Newton may be justly regarded as the most important single contributor to modern life.

The
A. change
B. logic
C. luck
D. power

[单项选择]According to the World Bank, we can learn that _______.
A. the state should provide the majority of pensions
B. the state should provide more protection against old-age poverty
C. the role that the state plays in pensions is small
D. private funding should provide the majority of pensions

[单项选择]If we say something is _______, we mean that we find it extremely pleasant or enjoyable.
A. gracious
B. gloomy
C. gigantic
D. gorgeous