The ______ of oil prices is still upwards this month.

___ are not gestures but self-adaptors。（ ） A: moving the hands upwards while saying "increase" B: touching the hair C: lifting the eyeglasses D: scratching the nose

The prize _______ is still upwards, and many housewives find it hard to afford daily items. A: trend B: drift C: tide D: float

Questions 11～14 are based on the talk you ’ve just heard. Chris thinks the best pupils are ______. A: adults B: young children C: adults around 18 D: children of 10 upwards

The utility function curve is convexed upwards, indicating that as<br/>the consumption of a certain commodity increases ( ) A: Increased marginal utility B: Increase in total utility C: Diminishing marginal utility D: Increase in average utility

‌If there are syllable following the nucleus (i.e. the tail), the rising pitch movement does not happen wholly on the nuclear syllable, as in the case of a fall. Rather, the syllable or syllables of the tail will continue to move upwards from the pitch of the nuclear syllable.‌

Which process involves dipping a seed crystal into a molten silicon liquid and pulling it upwards at a specific rotational speed? A: Multicrystalline ingot casting B: Float-zone pulling C: Czochralski casting D: Silicon wire casting

Which of the following is NOT a result of a permanent fall in foreign demand on one country's exports under floating exchange rate? ( ) A: A reduction in output by a smaller degree compared to temporary fall in demand B: A raised level of unemployment C: The AA curve shifts upwards due to the increased expected long-run exchange rate. D: Depreciation in home country's currency

Which one is the essential of Tuiba Shangqiao? A: Ensure the movements upwards and downwards coordinated and full of strength B: Do not relax knees. Keep the strength under control. C: When the two legs are pressed against each other, ensure the anterior medial parts of the patella collide.Raise palms and push them upwards. D: Both A and B should push and pull naturally, taking the amount of force exerted into consideration.

Passage TwoThe members of Duke University's computer programming team had solved only one problem in the world finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest.The winning team,from Saratov State University in Russia, solved six puzzles over the course of the grueling five-hour contest.Afterward,Duke coach Owen Astrachan tried to cheer up his team by pointing out that they were among "the best of the best"student programmers in the world.Edwards,20,still distraught,couldn't resist a self-deprecating dig:"We're the worst of the best of the best."For young Americans,a computing career isn't the draw even a few years ago. Never mind that experienced programmers make upwards of $ 100,000 and that the brainiest of them are the objects of heated bidding wars.Students fear that if they become programmers they'll lose their jobs to counterparts in India and China.Analysts say those worries are overblown:Programmers with leadership and business skills will do just fine. But the message isn't getting through. Then there's the thrill factor, or lack thereof. Given the opportunity to make a mint on Wall Street or land a comfortable academic job,many math and science students are turning away from software. "I couldn't really get excited about sitting in front of a computer and just writing programs,"says Duke junior Brandon Levin,who has taken computer courses but is majoring in math and plans a career in academia.1.Why did Duke coach say his team members were "the best of the best"student programmers?______ A. He tried to encourage them.B. His team did really well in the contest.C. They ranked second only after Russian teamD. They were one of the two ho me teams among the 12 highest finishers.2."A computing career isn't the draw"probably means that______ A.it wouldn't offer a bright futureB.it is not attractiveC.it is not a smart choiceD.its future is unclear3. Who will be the objects of the bidding wars for a computing career?______ A. The computer science graduates.B. Students form India and China.C. The most experienced and intelligent programmers.D.Programmers ever worked for Wall Street.4. What has caused fear for students who would be future programmers?______ A. Lacking in practical experience.B.Being less competitive with their colleagues.C.Poor awarding or payment.D. Lacking in competent leadership and business skills.5. Many math and science students are turning away from software because______ A. they know they cannot do as well as counterparts from India and ChinaB.they have leadership and business skillsC.they find programming is a very boring jobD.they have more chances to take to be a businessman and a teacher