近代美国和法国经过资产阶级革命以后，逐渐确立了民主共和政体，但也各有特色。下列有关近

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     A Japanese toy maker speaks out that they made a gadget (小配件)that translates (翻译)dog bark

(狗叫)into people's language and plans to sell the gadget in U.S. pet stores and gift shops this summer.

     Tokyo-based Takara Co. Ltd(有限公司)says about 300,000 of the dog translating gadgets have

been sold since it was on sale in Japan late last year. They think far bigger sales come to America in

August. The United States is home to about 67 million dogs, more than six times the number in Japan.

    Regarded as one of the coolest inventions (发明)of 2002 by Time magazine, the gadget translates

each bark into six feelings. It can tell whether the dog is happy, sad, disappointed or angry etc.

     "We know that the Americans love their dogs so much, so we don't think they will mind spending

$ 120 on this gadget, "the marketing manager said during an interview in America.

     One thing that seems certain is that the market for animal translation gadgets will likely keep on a

dog's world since Takara has no plans to make a gadget for cats. "They are too changeable, "the

marketing manager said. 

1. This text mainly tells us that ______.    

A. the gadget is very expensive 

B. Japanese made a new gadget 

C. American dogs can tell their feelings 

D. Japanese will sell the gadget in America

2. "They are too changeable. "means "______are too changeable. "  

A. Cats

B. Dogs

C. Stores

D. People

3. We can learn from the text that ______.    

A. people need to talk to dogs 

B. there are more dogs in America than in Japan 

C. Japanese people don't like dogs 

D. they will make a gadget for kids in the future 

4. Takara Co. Ltd. is ______the sale of its new gadget. 

A. proud of

B. satisfied with

C. sure of

D. worried about

人在池塘边的脚步声会吓跑附近水域的鱼，声音传播的主要途径是（　　）

A．岸──空气──水──鱼

B．空气──水──鱼

C．岸──空气──鱼

D．岸──水──鱼

引进设备材料国内检验费，是以进口设备材料离岸价为基数乘以费率计算，引进设备材料国内检验费费率一般为（）。

A.0.3％

B.0.5％

C.0.03％

D.0.05％

下列关于法律移植的类型说法错误的是( )

A．经济、文化和政治处于相同或基本相同发展阶段和发展水平的国家相互吸收对方的法律、以至于融合和趋同

B．先进国家或发达国家直接采纳落后国家或发展中国家的法律

C．区域性法律统一运动和世界性法律统一运动或法律全球化

D．落后国家或发展中国家直接采纳先进国家或发达国家的法律

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Parents Are Invited To a Lecture On Raising a Self-Disciplined Child Help Your Child Become More Responsible, Confident, and Lively Presented by Dr Robert Brooks      Robert Brooks, Ph. D., one of the two authors of Raisin a Self-Disciplined Child, is a nationally famous speaker and author. This, book presents parents with "a positive approach to discipline that helps children to develop self-discipline, respect, responsibility and liveliness rather than anger." Dr Brooks of Harvard Medical School uses real-life stories to discuss such topics as self-respect and family relationships.      Copies of Raising a Self-Disciplined Child, Raising Lively Children, and other books by Dr Brooks will be available for sate and signing following the talk.                                                Wednesday, January 12@7 PM                                                  Allison Williams Activity Center                                                            Trinity School                                        4301 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327                               Call Ms Ginny Perkinson at 404-231-8113 for questions

1. Who is this lecture intended for?

A. Parents. B. Children. C. Robert Brooks. D. Ginny Perkinson.

2. This lecture is mainly about how to _____.

A. become a writer B. tell stories C. sell a book D. raise children

3. People can _____ if they have questions about the lecture.

A. visit Mr Williams B. visit Dr Goldstein C. call 4301-30327 D. call 404-231-8113

4. Raising a Self-Disciplined Child is the name of a _____.

A. newspaper B. book C. company D. school