| If you look closely at some of the early copies of
the Declaration of Independence, beyond the flourished signature of John Hancock
and the other 55 men who signed it, you will also find the name of one woman,
Mary Katherine Goddard. It was she, a Baltimore printer, who published the first
official copies of the Declaration, the first copies that included the names of
its signers and therefore heralded the support of all thirteen
colonies. Mary Goddard first got into printing at the age of twenty-four when her brother opened a printing shop in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1762. When he proceeded to get into trouble with his partners and creditors, it was Mary Goddard and her mother who were left to run the shop. In 1765 they began publishing the Providence Gazette, a weekly newspaper. Similar problems seemed to follow her brothe [单项选择]If you look closely at some of the early copies of the Declaration of Independence, beyond the flourished signature of John Hancock and the other 55 men who signed it, you will also find the name of one woman, Mary Katherine Goddard. It was she, a Baltimore printer, who published the first official copies of the Declaration, the first copies that included the names of its signers and therefore heralded the support of all thirteen colonies.
Mary Goddard first got into printing at the age of twenty-four when her brother opened a printing shop in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1762. When he proceeded to get into trouble with his partners and creditors, it was Mary Goddard and her mother who were left to run the shop. In 1765 they began publishing the Providence Gazette, a weekly newspaper. Similar problems seemed to follow her brother as he opened businesses in Philadelphia and again in Baltimore. Each time Ms. Goddard was brought in to run the newspapers. After starting Baltimore’s fi A. The accomplishments of a female publisher. B. The weakness of the newspaper industry. C. The rights of a female publisher. D. The publishing system in colonial America. [单项选择]
F: Zhang Hong has taken some medicine. He is sleeping now. A. He is calling. B. He needs help. C. He is ill. [填空题]Xiao Hong is (clever) ______ than any other student in her class.
[单项选择]You look（）today. What has happened to you
A. sad B. sadly C. sadder [填空题]Hong Kong has three English tests for its high school graduates: Syllabus A, Syllabus B and the AS (advanced supplementary) level. According to Hong Kong Examinations Authority, the Certificates of Education English Language Examination offers Syllabus A and B for two different groups of candidates, with Syllabus B higher in standard than Syllabus A. Regarding Syllabus A and B, "The overall aim of the examination is to assess candidates’ achievement for English language (Secondary) prepared by the Curriculum Development Council and recommended for use in schools by the Education Department. " (1999 Hong Kong Examination Authority Annual Subject Report: 196) Whereas the AS level aims to foster the development of students’ English language skills in order to equip them for higher education and employment. (1999 Hong Kong Examination Authority Annual Subject Report: 501) Given the two distinct goals, the AS level, a proficiency test for the college entrance examination in Hong Kong, is fa
[简答题]With the sub-tropical climate, Hong Kong has an annual average temperature of around 23℃. During the hot and damp summer, you’re advised to bring the umbrellas, take the sunstroke precautions. As soon as you enter Hong Kong, you’ll unconsciously integrate yourself into its fast-pace life and fully appreciate various conveniences of commercial civilization. Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park shall be your ideal destinations to find a relaxed mind．
Word-reference：sub-tropical 亚热带的 sunstroke 中暑
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M: You look tired. Where did you go last night A. She went to the airport. B. She was busy on her assignment. C. She went to watch a movie. D. She went to see her friend. [单项选择]
M: You look tired. Where did you go last night A. She went to the airport. B. She was busy on her assignment. C. She went to watch a movie. D. She went to see her frien 我来回答: 提交
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