The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1.  Thank you for your letter dated 10 Nov 2003, which included your article, “Isolation and characterization of functions of genes essential for DNA transformation in Helicobacter pylori”.

I A. consolidation

B. separation

C. integration

2.  Thank you for your letter dated 10 Nov 2003, which included your article, “Isolation and characterization of functions of genes essential for DNA transformation in Helicobacter pylori”.

A. concealment

B. camouflaging

C. identification

3.  Thank you for your letter dated 10 Nov 2003, which included your article, “Isolation and characterization of functions of genes essential for DNA transformation in Helicobacter pylori”.

A.  mutation

B. transgression

C. encroachment

4.  In response to your invitation, I would like to visit your organization to exchange technological information regarding gene expression, the assay function of proteins and related transformation mechanisms.

A. disregard

B. neglect

C.   reply

5.  In response to your invitation, I would like to visit your organization to exchange technological information regarding gene expression, the assay function of proteins and related transformation mechanisms.

A. departure

B.  summons

C. parting

6.  The results from our laboratory on Helicobacter pylori, have demonstrated that some gene mutants induce dramatic natural transformation. 

A.  impede

B. instigate

C.  obstruct

7.  The results from our laboratory on Helicobacter pylori, have demonstrated that some gene mutants induce dramatic natural transformation. 

A.  bland

B. emotive

C.  insipid

8.  The article attempted to characterize genes and their role in the natural transformation of Helicobacter pylori. 

A.  elucidate

B.  extract

C.  induce

9.  The experimental results obtained in this project have already greatly helped Taiwan's development of attenuated vaccine strains of Helicobacter pylori.

A.  dismissed

B.  refuted

C.  acquired

10.  The experimental results obtained in this project have already greatly helped Taiwan's development of attenuated vaccine strains of Helicobacter pylori.

A.  strengthened

B.  enhanced

C.  weakened

11.  The incidence rates of women and men are nearly identical.

A. prevalence

B.  deficiency

C.  scarcity

12.  The incidence rates of women and men are nearly identical.

A.  different

B.  disparate

C.  indistinguishable

13.  Over 25 million Americans suffer from an ulcer during their lifetimes.

A.  profit from

B.  benefit from

C.  are inflicted with

14.  Fortunately, most ulcers are caused by an infection with Helicobacter pylori, opening the possibility of prevention through the development of an effective and safe vaccine.

A. nutritional supplement

B. immunization

C.  toxic

15.  The results will be helpful in producing an antiserum, preparing membranes and purifying proteins from inclusion bodies.   

A. generating

B. deteriorating

C. declining

16.  The results will be helpful in producing an antiserum, preparing membranes and purifying proteins from inclusion bodies. 

A. spoiling

B. denigrating

C. sanitizing

17.  Your recognized expertise in this area would greatly benefit our own research efforts.

A. infamous

B. respected

C. disreputable

18.  Your recognized expertise in this area would greatly benefit our own research efforts.

A. ineptness

B.  incompetence

C.  deftness

19.  Thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

A. inattention

B. thoughtfulness 

C. negligence

20.  I hope that this information exchange opportunity will open doors to future collaboration between our two organizations.

A. create opportunities

B.  establish barriers

C. set up obstacles

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