C. A further explanation of the research methods.

D. A reasonable doubt about the research process.

35. What does Steven Moran say about the set of human speech sounds?

A. It is key to effective communication.

B. It contributes much to cultural diversity.

C. It is a complex and dynamic system.

D. It drives the evolution of human beings.

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阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选

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Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank

Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you

know someone is waiting for yoat the gym,” while another read: “ 36 ”

With a workout partner, yowill increase your training effort as there isa

subtle (微妙) competition.

So, how do yofind a workout partner?

First of all, decide what yowant from that person.

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Or do you

just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength andflexibility?

Think about the exercises yowould like to do with your workoutpartner.

Yomight think about posting what yoare looking for on social media,

but it probably won’t result in a useful response. If yoplan on

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working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.

My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her

notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a

week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and herage.

It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided herphone

number.

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Yoand your partner will probably have different skills.

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Over

time, both of yowill benefit — your partner will be able to lift more

weights and yowill become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your

relationship is that yowill always be there to help each other.

A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward.

B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.

C. You’ll work harder if yotrain with someone else.