What does the author mean by saying "a gob on a stick" （Line 7, Paragraph 3)？A．A newsreade

What does the phrase "bull-headed" (Lone 5, Paragraph 3) most probably mean?

A．Stubborn.

B．Stupid.

C．Mad.

D．Unpopular.

The word "conception" (Line 3, Paragraph 3) has a meaning closest to

A．childbirth.

B．pregnancy.

C．teeth-forming.

D．organs" forming.

The word "drawn-out" (line 3, Paragraph 3) most probably means

A．prolonged.

B．declined.

C．delayed.

D．enlarged.

From Paragraph 2, it can be inferred that

A．Independence Day marks the beginning of peak season for theme parks.

B．mature markets of North America and Europe are slowly losing the edge.

C．theme parks in Asia produce larger revenue than their American counterparts.

D．theme parks can hardly expect a jump in entry prices due to the competition.

The word "synapses" (Line 4, Paragraph 3) most probably means

A．the junction between neurons.

B．the networks of neurons.

C．the brain regions.

D．the brain structure.

The word "cheque-writers" (Line 5, Paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to

A．tycoons.

B．donators.

C．investors.

D．celebrities.

cribe the cartoon; (2)Draw implications of the cartoon; (3)Make comments.(15 points)

ress your cordial regards. Your letter should be about 100 words long. Dont sign your own name. Use Zhang Wei Instead.

terion is of course difficult to establish; it is nevertheless possible to ascertain whether a person has a sense of purpose, by finding out about his attitude towards his work and life. Throughout the history, all people of accomplishment take their lives seriously. As long as they are alive, they refuse to idle away their time, and devote themselves to more work and study. And the same is true of the common laborers as well as the great statesmen and thinkers in our country over ages.

Whats the problem with the European Union?______.

A．Conservative ideology

B．Shrinking market

C．Lack of resources

D．Excessive borrowing