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In some parts of the world there is often a slight fall in tide during the middle of the high water period. The effect is to create a longer period of stand at higher water. This special feature is called a(n)().
A . apogean tide
B . double high water
C . perigean tide
D . bore
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The maximum theoretical stress that can be developed on a guy in a yard and stay rig is limited by the().
A . lifting capacity of the winch
B . location of the boom
C . position of the guy
D . weight of the load
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When lowering lifeboats in heavy seas,a good practice is to rig frapping lines().
A . on only the forward falls
B . on only the after falls
C . with a lead of about 45 degrees to the boat
D . from the falls to the main deck of the vessel
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What is NOT suitable for use in making up the towing rig for a heavy,long ocean tow?()
A . Chain
B . Ring
C . Solid thimble
D . A fishplate
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Fighting a rig fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses would adversely affect the stability of the rig most by().
A . increasing the permeability of the pumproom
B . reduction of drill water from the storage tanks
C . a list caused by water filling the compartment
D . a reduced KG caused by water filling the compartment
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Which of the following words in bold is pronounced with a falling tone?
A . Do you have any specials?
B . You‘re kidding ... he has lost his job?
C . When will we have the exam, today or tomorrow?
D . The flat has a kitchen,a living room,two bedrooms,and a bath.
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When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel,they should be allowed to trail in the water().
A . to easily remove the kinks that form in the lines
B . to allow the seamen on the stage to know the direction and strength of the current
C . to provide the seaman something to hold onto if he or she falls from the stage into the water
D . only for short periods of time since they will become waterlogged and be very heavy to pull u
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A splice that can be used in running rigging,where the line will pass through blocks,is a().
A . Short splice
B . Long splice
C . Back splice
D . Spindle splice
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You are on watch at sea a man falls overboard on the port side, forward near No. 1 hatch. What of the following should you do first?().
A . Call the master
B . Put the helm hard over toward the port side
C . Sound the alarm to arouse all hands
D . Stop the engine
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Fighting a rig fire in a watertight compartment with hoses could reduce the stability of the rig by().
A . progressive downflooding
B . reducing the level of drill water from the storage tanks
C . causing a list due to the water in the compartment
D . reducing the KG to minimum allowable
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As a response to the falling ratings in 1986, MTV ____________.
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In the past, economic considerations often meant that Vietnamese girls could be married as young as thirteen and boys at sixteen.
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Romeo, the son of Montagues, falls in love with Juliet at the first sight at the ball held in Capulets’ house.
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The ______ thing is to let people fall in love with the city at first sight, attracting them by itsunique image.
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There is a general public _________ that standards in schools are falling.
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A Freudian believes that when a person falls in love with another, he/she knows clearly why.
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So, in the evening when the body temperature is beginning to fall, there is a natural ten______ to fall asleep and in the morning, when the temperature begins to rise rapidly, we are most likely to wake up.
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For American's high school seniors, April is the cruelest month. That's when colleges flood postal system with news of who has won a place in next fall's freshman class. For more than a few families, a difficult decision will follow: is it worth paying some $125,000 to give their child an education at an elite private college? Or would her future be just as bright if she went to a less expensive school?
These questions have no easy answers. It is tree that big law firms as well as those leading American establishments—Sullivan & Cromwell—a gilt-edged diploma is a distinct advantage. However, there is plenty of evidence to prove that an elite education is not that necessary. According to a survey by Fortune, the majority of top CEOs did not attend an elite college(though a small number did.)
So what kind of return is there likely to be on that $125,000 investment? On average, a person with an undergraduate degree now earns almost twice as much as someone with only a high school diploma. Some researchers found that those who attend more prestigious schools reported higher earnings.
Then Alan Krueger, an economist at Princeton and Dale, a researcher designed a study. They found no economic advantage in attending a selective college. Their study looked at freshman class at 30 schools, ranging from Yale to Denison. Krueger and Dale's research while intriguing is not definitive. Even they themselves find it odd that the results seem to show that while there is a correlation between college selectivity and future income, the more a college costs, the higher the earning of its graduates.
Critics have questioned their research—the limited number and range of schools evaluated, and conclusions. Under such circumstances, it is hard to say which is right and which is wrong. What can be said is that 1) An elite education gives students—especially less rich ones—better access to certain kinds of elite jobs. 2) There is no economic advantage to choosing an expensive, but not very good private schools. 3) Talented students everywhere rise to the top. So the future is in the hands of young men themselves.
Why is April the cruelest month for American high school seniors?
A.Because April is the month when they have the college entrance examination.
B.Because April is the time when the high school will decide whether they can graduate or not.
C.Because April is the time for high school seniors to find jobs.
D.Because April is the month for colleges to inform. the students who will have the chance to have further education.
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Aaliyah was born Aaliyah Dana Haughton on Jan. 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. She made her stage debut as an orphan in a production of "Annie" at the age of six. Her uncle was married to singer Gladys Knight, who invited eleven-year-old Aaliyah to perform. with her during a five-night stint in Las Vegas. Aaliyah was a talented young singer. She was featured on the talent search television program "Star Search".
Aaliyah received her first licensing deal as a teenager, after her uncle, Barry Hankerson, formed Blackground Records. Aaliyah's first album, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", went gold in 1994, when she was 15. Aaliyah's music benefited from her close collaboration with hip-hop artist R. Kelly. After rumors that the two had married, they stopped working together. Aaliyah went on to make two more albums in a fruitful collaboration with prodncers Timbaland and Missy Elliot. Her third and last CD, "Aaliyah" was released in July 2001.
Aaliyah's song "Try Again" earned her a Grammy nomination for best female R&B vocalist. She was nominated in the same category in 1999 for "Are You That Somebody". In 1996, she released her second album; the single, "If Your Girl Only Knew", went double platinum.
In addition to being a talented musician, Aaliyah was building a reputation as an actress. She made her first feature film appearance in the movie "Romeo Must Die" with Jet Li. She also starred in "The Queen of the Damned", based on the novel by Anne Rice. She was also scheduled to act in the sequel to "The Matrix".
On August 26, 2001, Aaliyah was on her way to shoot a music video for her most recent album on Abaco Island, about 170 miles east of south Florida. Soon after takeoff for Florida, the plane she was traveling on crashed, just 200 feet beyond the end of the runway at Marsh Harbor International Airport on Abaco Island. The plane, a Cessna 402B, apparently suffered engine failure upon liftoff. Aaliyah was only 22 years old.
Which of the following is true of Aaliyah?
A.Her full name was Dana Haughton.
B.Her parents died when she was six.
C.She began her acting at 11.
D.The first role she played is an orphan.
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In order to gain a bigger share in the international market,marry state-run companies are striving ___ their products more competitive.
A to make B making C to have made D having made
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Reporters can exert their creativity in writing a feature story, as John Branch did in writing “Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek”, a feature published on The New York Times. According to this
A.Pictures
B.Interactive graphics
C.Animated simulations
D.Stunning videos
E.All of the above
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Suppose Novak Company experienced a reduction in its ROE over the last year. This fall could be attributed to()
A.an increase in net profit margin
B.a decrease in asset turnover
C.an increase in leverage
D.a decrease in Equity
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Diana Fairbanks, CFA is married to an auditor who is employed at a large accounting firm. When her husband mentions a computer firm he audits will receive a qualified opinion she thinks nothing of it.
A、Take no investment action.
B、Complete a thorough and diligent analysis of the company and then sell the stock.
C、Sell the stock immediately as she has a reasonable basis for taking this investment action.