[单项选择]A seismograph is a (device) designed to measure vibrations of the ground.
A. element
B. telescope
C. vehicle
D. instrument

[单项选择]A seismograph is a (device) designed to measure vibrations of the ground.
A. element
B. telescope
C. vehicle
D. instrument

[单项选择]A seismograph is a device designed to measure vibrations of the ground.
A. element
B. telescope
C. vehicle
D. instrument

[填空题]thing used as a test or measure

[单项选择]The most effective health-promotion measure related to glaucoma that the nurse could teach clients is which of the following
A. Appropriate blood pressure control.
B. Prompt treatment of all eye infections.
C. Avoidance of extended-wear contact lenses by older people.
D. Annual intraocular pressure measurements for people older than 40 years.

[单项选择]The senator agreed that his support of the measure would jeopardize his chances for reelection.
A. benefit
B. endanger
C. hinder
D. disturb

[填空题]Seismologists can measure the size of sea waves.

[单项选择]
A measure declaring English the national language is under intense debate in the United States. The US Senate passed two declarations last week. One calls English the nation’s official language and the other says it is the "common and unifying (统一的)" tongue. But Americans found themselves divided on the issue.
Since people worldwide know that most Americans speak only English, many can’t understand why the issue is so controversial (有争议的).
"The discussion is related to fears of immigration issues," says Dick Tucker, a social scientist at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University. " It’s related to a worry about the changing demography (人口统计) of the US. It’s a worry about who will continue to have political and economic influence. "
In fact, the notion of protecting the language has been kicked around almost since the nation’s founding. John Adams lobbied (游说) in 1780 for the creation of
A. The immigration issues.
B. The changing demography.
C. The worry about the new languages.
D. The US’s military strength.

[单项选择]According to the news, what measure did authorities take to fight the fires
A. Residents were asked to vacate their homes.
B. Troops were brought in to help the firefighters.
C. Air operations and water drops continued overnight.
D. Another six fire engines joined the firefighting operation.

[单项选择]What measure has been taken to help Gypsy children
A. Special schools have been set up for them.
B. Permanent homes have been built for them.
C. They are now taught in their own language.
D. They are now allowed to attend local schools.

[填空题]According to the last paragraph, what measure should be taken to keep driver’s madness in good control

[填空题]Early hunters needed a way to measure time.

[单项选择]What measure did the wild life biologists take to increase the number of bald eagles
A. They brought in bald eagles from Canada.
B. They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.
C. They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.
D. They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagles.