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A．support the thesis that the number of errors in moder……

The author uses the example of the early models of high-speed railroad cars primarily to ______.

A．support the thesis that the number of errors in modern engineering systems is likely to increase
B．illustrate the idea that courses in design are the most effective means for reducing the cost of designing engineering systems
C．support the contention that a lack of attention to the nonscientific aspects of design results in poor conceptualization by engineers
D．weaken the proposition that mathematics is a necessary part of the study of design

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单项选择题In terms of its tone and form, the passage can best be characterized as ______.

A．dogmatic explanation
B．indignant denial
C．enthusiastic praise
D．lukewarm review

单项选择题The author mentions the work of Ornette Coleman in the fourth paragraph in order to ______.

A．expand the discussion by mentioning the work of a saxophone player who played in Coltrane's style
B．compare Coltrane's solos with the work of another jazz artist
C．support the idea that rational organizing principles need to be applied to artistic work
D．indicate disagreement with the way Coltrane modulated the motifs in his lengthy solos

单项选择题The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.

A．discuss the place of Coltrane in the world of jazz and describe his musical explorations
B．examine the nature of bebop and contrast it with improvisational jazz
C．acknowledge the influence of Coltrane's music on rock music and rock musicians
D．discuss the arguments that divide the proponents of different jazz styles

单项选择题According to the passage, a major difference between Coltrane and other jazz musicians was the ______.

A．degree to which Coltrane's music encompassed all of jazz
B．repetition of motifs that Coltrane used in his solos
C．number of his own compositions that Coltrane recorded
D．importance Coltrane placed on rhythm in jazz

单项选择题Why knights fought bravely to win kingdoms rich with diamonds

A．Diamonds are very valuable.
B．They want to become the richest man.
C．They think it is more important to discover diamonds than to discover new lands.
D．They are eager for jeweled crowns.