[简答题]When we say that language is always ambiguous, what we mean is that we can never fully control the meanings of the things we say and write.

[填空题]When we mention psychological addiction, we always use the term of ______ to describe a drub user’ thought.

[单项选择]The truth is, when we say of a gentleman that he lives elegantly on nothing a year, we use the word "nothing" to signify something unknown; meaning simply, that we don’t know how the gentleman in question defrays the expenses of his establishment. Now, our friend the colonel had a great aptitude for all games of chance; and exercising himself, as he continually did. with the cards, the dice-box, or the cue, it is natural to suppose that he attained a much greater skill in the use of these articles than men can possess who only occasionally handle them. To use a cue at billiards well is like using a pencil, or a German flute, or a small-sword-you can not master any one of these implements at first, and it is only by repeated study and perseverance, joined to a natural taste, that a man can excel in the handling of either. Now, Crawley, from being only a brilliant amatcaur had grown to a consummate master of billiards. Like a great general, his genius used to rise with the danger, and wh

[简答题]Many people say that we have developed into a "throw-away society", because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and so much rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what degree do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend to reduce this problem You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.
In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[简答题]__________________ (他为人很直率)，so you always know what his real views are．

[填空题]What does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion It means that we live among (36) interests. Your roommate’s need to study for an exam may take (37) over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade. And the (38) of your romantic interest may have other options.
In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable (39) to our point of view. When we persuade, we want to (40) how others believe and behave. We may not always (41) -- other points of view may be more persuasive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the (42) of the case. But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our position receives the attention it (43)
Some people, however, object to the very idea of persuasion. They may regard it (44) . In contrast, we believe that persuasion is inevitable--to live is to persu