Which of the following is TRUE about the new mechanism of producing steam？A．It is similar

The word "aggregate" in Paragraph One probably means______.

A．separate

B．descending

C．entire

D．floating

Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the end of the passage?

A．Though the research was not scientifically accurate, it pointed to some encouraging results.

B．There are many factors influencing one"s outlook during his/her growing up.

C．The virtuous die young, but the evil leave a stink for ten thousand years.

D．The author urges us to become more environmentally-conscious as the society develops.

The authors attitude toward James Inhofes famous remark is______.

A．enthusiastic

B．critical

C．cynical

D．apathetic

Which of the following is TRUE about the research conducted by Jose Domingo Villaroel?

A．In the first set of experiments, the kids seemed to regard self-motion as the defining quality.

B．Jose Domingo Villaroel has got the desirable outcome from his experiments.

C．In the second set of experiments, the kids would generally hesitate before breaking social rules.

D．His research result is confirmed by the similar experiments conducted in other countries.

According to the passage, small children______.

A．are natural rule-breakers and generally love new things

B．are inclined to observe some rules without being taught

C．obey rules after being repeated and enforced by adults

D．tend to hurt animals when the teacher stops the do-no-harm rule

The study from the Teacher Training College in Bilbao Spain shows that______.

A．some people were much wiser when they were young

B．climate change is a subject that affects every member of human society

C．climate change is the greatest hoax to people from all over the world

D．people pay less attention to the environment when they become older

It can be inferred from me end of me passage mat______.

A．civic crowd-funding may not be a long-term solution to relieve Detroit"s problems

B．what is shown in Hollywood movies is often me reflection of me real world

C．it is likely mat Detroit would overcome its financial difficulties eventually

D．Detroit would depend on some decisive figures to overcome its financial difficulties

According to the passage, civic crowd-funding______.

A．has saved many industries from shortage of funds

B．involves ordinary citizens to contribute to civic projects

C．has developed many website volunteers around the world

D．has enhanced people"s love for their hometown

What can we know from the incident in Paragraph Four?

A．Dave Bing cancelled the construction of the statue due to budget problems.

B．Detroit"s financial situation has been largely improved.

C．Dave Bing responded too emotionally toward the project plan.

D．Whether cancelling the statue project is right or wrong is open to debate.

The love for Detroit has pushed all the following actions forward EXCEPT______.

A．car lovers felt nostalgia about its glorious past

B．urban planners engaged in finding the possible causes for its decline

C．artists produced art works showing the falling moral standards in Detroit

D．platforms for civic crowd-funding have been designed