13. It is odd that so little is known about the talented painter.
A. surprising B. unreasonable C. strange D. unbelievable
14 This book embraces many subjects.
A adopts B covers C presses D accepts
15 He is sure of the coming of investment boom after adopting the new investment policies.
A decrease B increase C influence D preparation
第二部分:阅读判断(每题1分,共七分, 建议12分钟以内完成)
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El Nino (厄尔尼诺现象)
While some forecasting methods had limited SUCCESS predicting the 1997 E1 Nino a few months in advance,the Columbia University researchers say their method call predict large E1 Nino events up to two years in advance.That would be good news for governments,farmers and others seeking to plan for the droughts and heavy rainfall that El Nino can produce in various parts of the world.