In a rare unanimous ruling,the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor,Robert McDonnell.But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct,which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr.McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his“official acts,”or the former governor’s decisions on“specific”and“unsettled”issues related to his duties.Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials,unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials,is not corruption,the justices found.The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is“distasteful”and“nasty.”But under anti-bribery laws,proof must be made of concrete benefits,such as approval of a contract or regulation.Simply arranging a meeting,making a phone call,or hosting an event is not an“official act.”The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal.Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery.“The basic compact underlying representative government,”wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court,“assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.”But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives,not the courts,to ensure equality of access to government.Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift.This type of integrity requires will-enforced laws in government transparency,such as records of official meetings,rules on lobbying,and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth.Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption.But it is not always corruption.Rather officials must avoid double standards,or different types of access for average people and the wealthy.If connections can be bought,a basic premise of democratic society–that all are equal in treatment by government-is undermined.Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.The underlined sentence（Para.1）most probably shows that the court____A.avoided defining the extent of McDonnell’s duties.B.made no compromise in convicting McDonnell.C.was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct.D.refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics.
In a rare unanimous ruling,the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor,Robert McDonnell.But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct,which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr.McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his“official acts,”or the former governor’s decisions on“specific”and“unsettled”issues related to his duties.Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials,unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials,is not corruption,the justices found.The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is“distasteful”and“nasty.”But under anti-bribery laws,proof must be made of concrete benefits,such as approval of a contract or regulation.Simply arranging a meeting,making a phone call,or hosting an event is not an“official act.”The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal.Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery.“The basic compact underlying representative government,”wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court,“assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.”But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives,not the courts,to ensure equality of access to government.Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift.This type of integrity requires will-enforced laws in government transparency,such as records of official meetings,rules on lobbying,and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth.Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption.But it is not always corruption.Rather officials must avoid double standards,or different types of access for average people and the wealthy.If connections can be bought,a basic premise of democratic society–that all are equal in treatment by government-is undermined.Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.
The underlined sentence（Para.1）most probably shows that the court____
The underlined sentence（Para.1）most probably shows that the court____
A.avoided defining the extent of McDonnell’s duties.
B.made no compromise in convicting McDonnell.
C.was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct.
D.refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics.
B.made no compromise in convicting McDonnell.
C.was contemptuous of McDonnell’s conduct.
D.refused to comment on McDonnell’s ethics.
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解析：词义题。But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct,划线hold its nose前一句最高法院推翻了先前对McDonnell的贪污起诉，然后立即跟着but转折，it did so,法院虽然这样推翻了判决，但是对McDonnell的收取礼物的行为嗤之以鼻。情感色彩表示负向，根据主题首先排除A,B，再根据感情色彩在C，D中选择。D选项相对中立，而C选项中的contemptuous是负向词汇。故选C。另，在文章第四段首句，法院明确表达对这种收取好处的行为的不赞同，distasteful,和nasty都是明显验证。
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A businessman who has launched a legal bid to remove some search results about his criminal conviction in the first"right to be forgotten"case in the English courts should not be allowed to rewrite history,lawyers for Google have said The claimant,referred to only as NTI f tor legal reasons,was convicted of conspiracy to account falsely in the late 1990s and wants google to remove results that mention his case,including web pages published by a national newspaper.Representing NTl,Hugh Tomlinson QC,chairman of the press regulation campaign Hacked Off,told the high court that the presence of the articles caused"distress and upset”.In 2014 the European Union's court of justice ruled that"irrelevant'"and outdated data should be erased on request.Since then,Google has received requests to remove at least 2.4m links from search results.Search engines can reject applications if they believe the public interest in accessing the information outweighs a right to privacy But Antony White QC,representing Google,said the right to be forgotten"ruling was"not a right to rewrite history or.tailor your past if that's what this claimant would like to use it for".White said the business malpractice that gave rise to NTl's conviction was"serious and sustained".White told the court the businessman had portrayed himself as a"respected businessman"with a successful career on social media and in a series of blog posts,on a blog containing information about his business and financial background.The posts create a"false picture"and if his right to be forgotten claim succeeds he would continue to“mislead”Tomlinson told the court the businessman was not a public figure and now made a living on commercial lending and funding a property developer.Before anyone meets a new person these days they Google them,"Tomlinson told the court.He said"many people engage in misdeeds when they are young or in the past"and if the misdeeds are"constantly brought to the attention of others then they will permanently have a negative effect".The conviction is now spent,Tomlinson said,and the law is designed to allow for the rehabilitation of offenders so they can go on to lead normal lives The high court case,which is expected to last five days,will be monitored by convicted criminals and others who want embarrassing stories erased from the web Google's refusal to erase two links to newspaper articles referencing the businessman's conviction led to Tuesday's hearing.The businessman who is represented by the law firm Carter-Ruck,gave evidence to the court on Tuesday about the founding of the controversial property company which he had an interest in.The company was subject to a regulatory sanction before being wound upWhich of the following statements can be inferred from Tomlinson's statements?A.The life of public figures will be greatly disturbed if they can be"Googled"by othersB.The online data of one's misdeeds will deprive their opportunity of life redemptionC.The public may be misled if the online results of one's previous misdeeds are erasedD.The businessman should reflect his past misconduct and live a normal life
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In a rare unanimous ruling,the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor,Robert McDonnell.But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct,which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr.McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his“official acts,”or the former governor’s decisions on“specific”and“unsettled”issues related to his duties.Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials,unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials,is not corruption,the justices found.The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is“distasteful”and“nasty.”But under anti-bribery laws,proof must be made of concrete benefits,such as approval of a contract or regulation.Simply arranging a meeting,making a phone call,or hosting an event is not an“official act.”The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal.Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery.“The basic compact underlying representative government,”wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court,“assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.”But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives,not the courts,to ensure equality of access to government.Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift.This type of integrity requires will-enforced laws in government transparency,such as records of official meetings,rules on lobbying,and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth.Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption.But it is not always corruption.Rather officials must avoid double standards,or different types of access for average people and the wealthy.If connections can be bought,a basic premise of democratic society–that all are equal in treatment by government-is undermined.Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.The court’s ruling is d on the assumption that public officials are__A.allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters.B.qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues.C.justified in addressing the needs of their constituents.D.exempt from conviction on the charge of favoritism.
In a rare unanimous ruling,the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor,Robert McDonnell.But it did so while holding its nose at the ethics of his conduct,which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari Automobile from a company seeking access to government.The high court’s decision said the judge in Mr.McDonnell’s trail failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his“official acts,”or the former governor’s decisions on“specific”and“unsettled”issues related to his duties.Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials,unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials,is not corruption,the justices found.The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is“distasteful”and“nasty.”But under anti-bribery laws,proof must be made of concrete benefits,such as approval of a contract or regulation.Simply arranging a meeting,making a phone call,or hosting an event is not an“official act.”The court’s ruling is legally sound in defining a kind of favoritism that is not criminal.Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution of bribery.“The basic compact underlying representative government,”wrote Chief Justice John Roberts for the court,“assumes that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.”But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives,not the courts,to ensure equality of access to government.Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift.This type of integrity requires will-enforced laws in government transparency,such as records of official meetings,rules on lobbying,and information about each elected leader’s source of wealth.Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption.But it is not always corruption.Rather officials must avoid double standards,or different types of access for average people and the wealthy.If connections can be bought,a basic premise of democratic society–that all are equal in treatment by government-is undermined.Good government rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.The court’s ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and official favoritism.The author’s attitude toward the court’s ruling is____A.sarcastic.B.tolerant.C.skeptical.D.supportive.
A businessman who has launched a legal bid to remove some search results about his criminal conviction in the first"right to be forgotten"case in the English courts should not be allowed to rewrite history,lawyers for Google have said The claimant,referred to only as NTI f tor legal reasons,was convicted of conspiracy to account falsely in the late 1990s and wants google to remove results that mention his case,including web pages published by a national newspaper.Representing NTl,Hugh Tomlinson QC,chairman of the press regulation campaign Hacked Off,told the high court that the presence of the articles caused"distress and upset”.In 2014 the European Union's court of justice ruled that"irrelevant'"and outdated data should be erased on request.Since then,Google has received requests to remove at least 2.4m links from search results.Search engines can reject applications if they believe the public interest in accessing the information outweighs a right to privacy But Antony White QC,representing Google,said the right to be forgotten"ruling was"not a right to rewrite history or.tailor your past if that's what this claimant would like to use it for".White said the business malpractice that gave rise to NTl's conviction was"serious and sustained".White told the court the businessman had portrayed himself as a"respected businessman"with a successful career on social media and in a series of blog posts,on a blog containing information about his business and financial background.The posts create a"false picture"and if his right to be forgotten claim succeeds he would continue to“mislead”Tomlinson told the court the businessman was not a public figure and now made a living on commercial lending and funding a property developer.Before anyone meets a new person these days they Google them,"Tomlinson told the court.He said"many people engage in misdeeds when they are young or in the past"and if the misdeeds are"constantly brought to the attention of others then they will permanently have a negative effect".The conviction is now spent,Tomlinson said,and the law is designed to allow for the rehabilitation of offenders so they can go on to lead normal lives The high court case,which is expected to last five days,will be monitored by convicted criminals and others who want embarrassing stories erased from the web Google's refusal to erase two links to newspaper articles referencing the businessman's conviction led to Tuesday's hearing.The businessman who is represented by the law firm Carter-Ruck,gave evidence to the court on Tuesday about the founding of the controversial property company which he had an interest in.The company was subject to a regulatory sanction before being wound upWhy did the businessman want Google to remove the search results about his past conviction?A.Because he wanted to rewrite the historyB.Because Google greatly distorted the factsC.Because he suffered much from links to outdated dataD.Because the search results greatly influenced his career
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Text 3 In 2010,a federal judge shook America's biotech industry to its core.Companies had won patents for isolated DNA for decades—by 2005 some 20%of human genes were patented.But in March 2012 a judge ruled that genes were unpatentable.Executives were violently agitated.The Biotechnology Industry Organization（BIO）,a trade group,assured members that this was just a“preliminary step”in a longer battle.On July 29th they were relieved,at least temporarily.A federal appeals court overturned the prior decision,ruling that Myriad Genetics could indeed hold patents to two genes that help forecast a woman's risk of breast cancer.The chief executive of Myriad,a company in Utah,said the ruling was a blessing to firms and patients alike.But as companies continue their attempts at personalized medicine,the courts will remain rather busy.The Myriad case itself is probably not over.Critics make three main arguments against gene patents:a gene is a product of nature,so it may not be patented;gene patents suppress innovation rather than reward it;and patents’monopolies restrict access to genetic tests such as Myriad's.A growing number seem to agree.Last year a federal taskforce urged reform for patents related to genetic tests.In October the Department of Justice filed a brief in the Myriad case,arguing that an isolated DNA molecule“is no less a product of nature…than are cotton fibres that have been separated from cotton seeds.”Despite the appeals court's decision,big questions remain unanswered.For example,it is unclear whether the sequencing of a whole genome violates the patents of individual genes within it.The case may yet reach the Supreme Court.As the industry advances,however,other suits may have an even greater impact.Companies are unlikely to file many more patents for human DNA molecules—most are unlikely patented or in the public domain.Firms are now studying how genes interact,looking for correlations that might be used to determine the causes of disease or predict a drug's efficacy.Companies are eager to win patents for“connecting the dots，”explains Hans Sauer,a lawyers for the BIO.Their success may be determined by a suit related to this issue,brought by the Mayo Clinic,which the Supreme Court will hear in its next term.The BIO recently held a convention which included sessions to coach lawyers on the shifting landscape for patents.Each meeting was packed.By saying“Each meeting was packed”（Line 4，Para.6）,the author means that_____A.the supreme court was authoritativeB.the BIO was a powerful organizationC.gene patenting was a great concernD.lawyers were keen to attend conventions
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The federal judicial system consists of （）Aone supreme court,11 courts of appeals and 91 district courtsBone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,89 district courts,3 courts of special jurisdictionCone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,91 district courts,3 courts of special jurisdictionDone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,91 district courts,2 courts for the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Did you have a neighbor who was always（）your business?AdoingBmaking itCgetting above.Dpoking his nose into
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court（）A、has much greater power than other justices of the Supreme CourtB、has no greater voting power than other justices of the Supreme CourtC、has greater say in deciding a caseD、has greater voting power than other justices of the Supreme Court
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单选题The federal judicial system consists of （）Aone supreme court,11 courts of appeals and 91 district courtsBone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,89 district courts,3 courts of special jurisdictionCone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,91 district courts,3 courts of special jurisdictionDone supreme court,11 courts of appeals,91 district courts,2 courts for the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
单选题Did you have a neighbor who was always（）your business?AdoingBmaking itCgetting above.Dpoking his nose into
单选题The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in（）Aall kinds of casesBtwo kinds of casesCcases involving foreign citizensDcases involving a state
单选题The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court（）Ahas much greater power than other justices of the Supreme CourtBhas no greater voting power than other justices of the Supreme CourtChas greater say in deciding a caseDhas greater voting power than other justices of the Supreme Court
单选题The first state court to rule that gays had a constitutional right to wed was ______.Athe Maryland’s Supreme CourtBthe Massachusetts’ Supreme CourtCthe New Mexico’s Supreme CourtDthe New Jersey’s Supreme Court