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Although hard statistics are difficult to come by, there is substantial anecdotal evidence that use of performance-enhancing drugs, or doping, is rampant in professional sports. Of perhaps greater significance to society are the estimated 1.5 million amateur athletes who use steroids, either to improve their appearance or to emulate the performance of their favorite professional athletes. This chemical epidemic is a pernicious threat to both the nation’s health and our collective sense of "fair play".
Nonprescription anabolic steroids(合成代谢类固醇) have been illegal in the United States since 1991, and most professional sports leagues have banned them since 1980s. These bans are party a matter of fairness—a talented athlete trained to the peak of her ability simply cannot compete with an equivalent athlete using steroids—but also based on issues of health. Anabolic androgenic steroids have been linked to liver damage, kidney tumors, high blood press
A. They will get caught and dismissed from the race immediately
B. They will have a better chance of winning the race.
C. They will have their names put on a blacklist.
D. They are more likely to become professional athletes.

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Although hard statistics are difficult to come by, there is substantial anecdotal evidence that use of performance-enhancing drugs, or doping, is rampant in professional sports. Of perhaps greater significance to society are the estimated 1.5 million amateur athletes who use steroids, either to improve their appearance or to emulate the performance of their favorite professional athletes. This chemical epidemic is a pernicious threat to both the nation’s health and our collective sense of "fair play".
Nonprescription anabolic steroids(合成代谢类固醇) have been illegal in the United States since 1991, and most professional sports leagues have banned them since 1980s. These bans are party a matter of fairness—a talented athlete trained to the peak of her ability simply cannot compete with an equivalent athlete using steroids—but also based on issues of health. Anabolic androgenic steroids have been linked to liver damage, kidney tumors, high blood press
A. To warn athletes of the serious consequences of using performance-enhancing drugs.
B. To show how some athletes using performance-enhancing drugs get away from punishment.
C. To discuss the reasons why the use of performance-enhancing drugs is common among athletes.
D. To urge professional sports organizations to strictly forbid the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

[填空题]Although it is difficult to find full beard accommodation, the accommodation in a private home, with use of facilities and some meals provided, can be found more easily near ______.

[单项选择]Mortgages are hard to come（　）since banks are more cautious.
A. with
B. in
C. by
D. through

[单项选择]Although negotiation is a difficult art, there are certain things that can be done to help the inexperienced negotiator upgrade his or her skills. .
It is an (147) fact that many people go into negotiations without having done their homework properly. They usually do not take the time to investigate the actual market situation or needs of the other side. This is a critical mistake that often leads to an unsatisfactory outcome.
One likely result is that the negotiations may break down and no concrete result can be achieved. And in many cases, (148) an agreement can be reached, it may not be practical or durable as both parties retain ongoing doubts and mistrust about the other. In such a situation, the business relationship may not last very long.
The best way to avoid such misunderstandings is to make preparation sheets listing a group of vital questions before sitting down with his or her counterparts. Many negotiators have found that these sheets are

[填空题]Although the research is very difficult, his tutor______(说服他坚持下去)successfully.

[单项选择]Although it was very difficult for him to finish the task, he was（）to ask for help.
A. impatient
B. reliable
C. reluctant
D. impossible

[单项选择]A. Janet will come. B. Janet works hard.
C. Janet might not come. D. He doesn’t like Janet.

[单项选择]Just work hard, （） your dream will come true.
A. but
B. and
C. or

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You have studied hard, and the day has (21) come when you must write your exam. Try to arrive a few minutes before the (22) starts. Avoid talking to other students, especially those (23) are doing some last minute cramming. These people will make you nervous and (24) your concentration.
If you can, choose a seat that allows you to (25) . Try to sit away from the (26) to the room so you are not (27) by students leaving before you are finished. Listen (28) to any verbal instructions from the teacher or any (29) written on the board.
Here are five (30) for taking exams:
1. Catch your (31) ;
2. Read the (32) very carefully;
3. (33) through the test;
4. (34) your time;
5. Attack the (35) .

31（）
A. attention
B. breath
C. focus
D. spirit