Mini Riser -- Attractive, Compact, Adjustable Laptop Stand PRICE:$10.95 KEY FEATURES: *A compact, stylish laptop riser designed for laptops. *Open design lets air flow under the laptop and positions the keyboard at a comfortable angle. *Adjustable width will support iPads, netbooks, up to 17" laptops. *Strong. *Stable. Every time we slipped out to our local coffee shop to remove a creative jam, the coffee was hot and so were the laptops. Other risers were too big to carry along, so we created our own. We call it the Mini Riser. A super-compact and stylish riser designed for people using laptops. The Mini Riser allows air to pass under your laptop (1.8 inches of lift), and supports the keyboard at a more comfortable angle. The small, open profile makes it easy to put into your laptop case or just carry along. You can adjust the heavy, bendable wire to fit your laptop by stretching or compressing the legs as needed. Everything stays in one place, and it is strong enough to support up to 35 pounds (15.9 kilograms). INCLUDES: 2 blue Mini Risers and a printed guide showing you how to use and adjust them. That's enough for you and a friend, for home and work, or an extra just in case. Learn more about using and adjusting the Mini Riser with these videos: USING A MINI RISER (Click here) HOW TO ADJUST A MINI RISER (Click here) What can we know about the Mini Riser? A) It is so strong as to support nearly 35 pounds. B) Its width is adjustable to support 21" laptops. C) It can't hold both the laptop and table tightly. D) It can easily lift the laptops up to 1.7 inches.
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In 1896, Einstein went to Zurich to study physics. There he met a girl from Hungary. They studied in the same class and the same interest in physics brought them together and they became good friends. Before long they fell in love. In 1903 when Einstein was 24, he married Merits, who was 4 years older than he. After their marriage, Einstein devoted himself to the research of the great theory. To give her husband more help, Merits gave up her own work, and became a good wife and assistant. She tried her best to encourage him whenever possible. She was sure that her husband would succeed. They often discussed the theory while walking outside or sitting together in the room. They even did that in their letters when one of them was away from their home. In1914, Einstein moved to Berlin and _ there. At that time his theory proved to be correct and he had become famous all over the world. But it was not long before the First Would War broke out. Merits as well as her two sons, who were on holiday in Switzerland, couldn't come back to Berlin any more. The war not only stopped Einstein's work but also broke up the warm, happy family. In 1919, Einstein and Merits had to get divorced . We can learn from the passage that Merits _ . A) greatly helped Einstein with his research work B) supported Einstein but helped him little C) was also a great scientist D) was the real discoverer of the theory
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Q: Every human being has a unique arrangement of the skin on his fingers and this arrangement is unchangeable. Scientists and experts have proved the uniqueness of finger-prints and discovered that no exactly similar pattern is passed on from parents to children, though nobody knows why this is the case. The ridge structure on a person's fingers does not change with growth and is not affected by surface injuries. Burns, cuts and other damage to the outer part of the skin will be replaced in time by new one which bears a reproduction of the original pattern. It is only when the inner skin is injured that the arrangement will be destroyed. Some criminals make use of this fact to remove their own finger-prints but this is a dangerous and rare step to take. Finger-prints can be made very easily with printer's ink. They can be recorded easily. With special methods, identification can be achieved successfully within a short time. Because of the simplicity and economy of this system, finger-prints have often been used as a method of solving criminal case. A suspected man may deny a charge but this may be in vain. His finger-prints can prove who he is even if his appearance has been changed by age or accident. When a suspect leaves finger-prints behind at the scene of a crime, they are difficult to detect with the naked eye. Special techniques are used to "develop" them. Some of the marks found are incomplete but identification is possible if a print of a quarter of an inch square can be obtained. Some criminals remove their own finger-prints by _ . A) using printer's ink B) injuring the inner skin C) damaging the outer skin D) damaging the color
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Question: One of the speaking rules you need to know might sound strange to most ESL (English as a second language) students, but it is one of the most important rules. If you want to pass examinations, then study grammar. However, if you want to become fluent in English, then you should try to learn English without studying the grammar. Studying grammar will only slow you down and confuse you. You will think about the rules when creating sentences instead of naturally saying a sentence like a native. Remember that only a small part of English speakers know more than 20% of all the grammar rules. Many ESL students know more grammar than native speakers. I can confidently say this with experience. I am a native English speaker, majored in English Literature, and have been teaching English for more than 10 years. However, many of my students know more details about English grammar than I do. When they sometimes ask me about grammar, I can easily look up the definition and apply it, but I can't tell them the answer _ I often ask my native English friends some grammar questions, and only a few of them know the correct answer. However, they are fluent in English and can read, speak, listen, and communicate effectively. Do you want to be able to recite the definition of a causative verb, or do you want to be able to speak English fluently? According to the author, what opinion do most ESL students hold? A) Grammar matters a lot only in speaking. B) Grammar doesn't matter much in speaking. C) Grammar is very important in English learning. D) Grammar is not important in English learning.
Answer: C
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Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys? The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils . People's choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches. Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites . Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red "Buy Now" button because red is a color that easily catches a person's eye. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help. The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their _ . A) cultural values B) commercial purposes C) personal experiences D) physical reactions to the color
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