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A serious problem for today"s society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem.
First, employers should take the responsibility for their retired employees. To make this possible, a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose. But when a company must take life-long responsibility for its employees, it may suffer from a commercial disadvantage due to higher employee costs.
Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility to the individual. This means each person must save during his working years to pay for his years of retirement. This does not seem a very fair model since some people have enough trouble paying for their daily life without trying to earn extra to cover their retirement years. This means the government might have to step in to care for the poor.
In addition, the government could take responsibility for the care of the elderly. This could be financed through government taxes to increase the level of pensions. Furthermore, some institutions should be created for senior citizens, which can help provide a comfortable life for them. Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is not a truly viable answer. The government can seldom afford to care for the elderly, particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.
One further solution is that the government or social organizations establish some working places especially for the elderly where they are independent.
To sum up, all these options have advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these options may be needed to provide the care we hope to give to our elderly generations.
小题1:What is the passage mainly about?
A.The problems faced by the old in society.
B.Why we should take responsibility for the old.
C.How we can improve the lives of the old.
D.Where the old can go to get their pensions.
小题2: The underlined word "viable" most probably means"       ".
A.impossibleB.practicalC.usefulD.important
小题3:What is the writer"s main purpose in writing this article?
A.To point out the need for government support for old people.
B.To make general readers aware of the problems of retired people.
C.To discuss some possible solutions to an important social problem.
D.To instruct retired people on how they can have a happier life.
小题4:The text is most likely to be found in a book about____.  
A.social scienceB.historical events
C.political problemD.political systems

答案

小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:C
小题4:A
解析

试题分析:本文是一篇议论文。当今社会需要特别强调的问题是关注老人并改善他们的生活。 文章从四个方面分析了做好这些工作的方法及其可行性,而且指出了这些方法的优点和不足。
小题1:主旨大意题。根据第一段中的 “I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem”, 再结合下文中提到的四个方面的内容可知C项正确。
小题2:词义猜测题。 根据本句话的意思以及其所在的语境可知该词的意思是 “实际的,可实行的“。句意:不幸的是,我们国家目前的状况表明,这不是一种真正可实行的解决方法。因此B项正确。
小题3:意图推断题。 作者提出了关注老人及其生活的问题,并提出了一系列的措施,总的看来,它们都有优缺点,结合使用就会有好的效果。由此可知,作者是讨论一个重要社会问题的一些可能的解决方法选C
小题4:文章出处题:这篇文章讨论当今社会需要特别强调的问题是关注老人并改善他们的生活的问题。应该出自关于社会科学的书。选A
点评:文章分析了具体的原因。测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点。
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Chinese people are now spending more time surfing the net than watching TV, according to results of a survey by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) published Thursday.
The survey, of citizens of five Chinese cities, found that 79 percent of interviewees use the internet for information, and 55.1 percent to read news on the internet. About 63 percent of the interviewees use e-mail. The average times spent surfing the net and watching TV were 2.73 hours and 1.29hours, respectively.
Only 10.4 percent reported use the internet primarily to send and receive email; 65.9 percent read online news; 62.2 quite often play games on-line. More and more people have taken an interest in the entertainment opportunities online. Up to 56.5 percent of interviewees quite often download music, and 53.5 percent get entertainment messages from the internet.
Yet the survey found that television is still the dominant mass medium. Seventy-nine percent of interviewees choose to watch TV to get information, and another 75 percent take newspapers as important as TV.
Five major web sites in the Chinese language, namely Sina, Sohu, Netease, Baidu and Yahoo are still ranked top ones by web users, and those that voted for Sina as the best among them were 30.9 percent.
Authorized statistics showed that web users in China have already exceeded 100 million, second to that of the United States.
小题1:Which of the following is not true?
A.Chinese people are now spending more time surfing the net than watching TV.
B.There are more Chinese people using the internet for information compared with those reading news on the internet.
C.There are more people using e-mail compared with those searching information on the internet.
D.There are more people using e-mail compared with those reading news on the internet.
小题2:The survey shows that     .
A.Only 10.4% reported use the internet to send and receive email.
B.Less than half of the people use the internet for enter fain-ment.
C.All of the people reported like to play games on-line.
D.Most of the people reported read online news.
小题3:Which will you choose if you want to chat with your friends on the internet?
A.TVB.SinaC.telephoneD.QQ
小题4:The underlined word “exceeded” means        .
A.increased to B.increased byC.risenD.decreased

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When it comes to human resources, hiring highly-skilled staff is not usually enough for a company to function successfully. Besides the knowledge in their particular fields, employees must always have additional skills-----those of co-operation. In the case that work tasks can only be carried out by communicating with people, accepting common decisions, solving problems, sharing information and helping one another, teamwork skills are important.
While some jobs may require talent, the ability to work as a team is learned. There are no complicated formulas(规则); you don"t need to have any special qualities or exceptional mental abilities. Individuals can be effective as a team if they have developed certain behaviors or habits of communication. Many companies, clubs and organizations use team building activities. Team building activities may include a number of teamwork elements. They are aimed at encouraging active participation in task accomplishment while all members have their roles as individuals and are able to co-operate towards a common goal as a team.
Many team building activities focus on problem solving and discussing team issues; thus argument as a way to common consensus (共识) is encouraged. Team building activities often involve recognition and identification of team member skills, talents, knowledge, and experiences which allow the team members to learn more about each other and fully utilize (利用) those skills where appropriate(合适的). Many team activities are focused on developing keys to trust during challenging times.
小题1:In the author"s opinion, which of the following is important for a company to be successful?
A.Specialized knowledge.B.Highly-skilled staff.
C.Exceptional talent.D.Teamwork skills.
小题2:According to the second paragraph, co-operation skills______.
A.require special qualities and abilities
B.are learned while working in a team
C.need exceptional mental abilities
D.are quite complicated to learn
小题3:Team building activities are good for______.
A.hiring employees with special talent
B.encouraging employees to co-operate
C.helping employees work independently
D.training employees in their special fields
小题4:What is the best title of the passage?
A.Team BuildingB.Problem Solving
C.Communication SkillsD.Company Management

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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
It’s 10:30 p.m., and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise (1)____ him up. Naturally, Brandon (2) ____ his cell phone. He blinks twice, and the message on the screen becomes clear: “R U awake?”
The (3) ____ text does not annoy Brandon since he gets frequent (4) ____ and calls, even after bedtime. And he can’t imagine life without them. “If I didn’t have a cell phone, I wouldn’t be able to talk to my friends or family as often,” he told the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Brandon’s use of (5) ____ doesn’t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles(控制台)in his room. With so many (6) ____, it is no surprise that when he is not at school, he spends nearly every (7) ____ minute using one or more of these devices. Brandon is hardly (8) ____. According to a recent study by TFK, kids aged 8 to 18 are spending more time than ever before using (9) ____ devices. How much time? More than seven and a half hours a day (10) ____, the study found. That’s about an hour more than just five years ago.
The jump is the result of a huge explosion in mobile devices, says Victoria Rideout, the lead author of the study. “These devices have opened up many more (11) ____ for young people to use media, whether it’s on the bus, on the way to school or waiting in line before the cashier,” says Rideout.
Often, kids (12) ____, or use more than one device at a time. “If you’ve got a chance to do something on your (13) ____ and take a phone call and have the TV on at the same time, why not?” Media expert Cheryl Olson says. Most experts agree technology has much to (34) ____ kids. But some worry the kids could be (15) ____ other (16) ____ like playing outside or (17) ____ with friends. “It’s a matter of balance,” says Olson.
Multitasking while (18) ____ is another concern. Some kids listen to music, watch TV or use the phone while doing their homework. “It’s important to make sure that you should (19) ____ one thing deeply,” says Rideout.
With new and exciting devices hitting stores every year, keeping technology use (20) ____ is more important than ever. “Kids should try,” adds Rideout. “But parents might have to step in sometimes.”
小题1:
A.wakes B.takes C.makes D.gets
小题2:
A.reaches forB.takes out C.puts out D.turn off
小题3:
A.early B.afternoon C.morning D.night
小题4:
A.books B.messages C.letters D.passages
小题5:
A.cell phonesB.papers C.technology D.words
小题6:
A.friends B.assignments C.devices D.interrupts
小题7:
A.working B.speaking C.sleeping D.waking
小题8:
A.happy B.aloneC.tired D.worried
小题9:
A.electric B.useful C.electronicD.fashionable
小题10:
A.on averageB.in total C.for fun D.without stop
小题11:
A.jobs B.machines C.rooms D.opportunities
小题12:
A.like B.enjoy C.hate D.multitask
小题13:
A.computer B.desk C.own D.time
小题14:
A.employ B.offer C.attract D.tell
小题15:
A.setting upB.missing out C.working with D.relying on
小题16:
A.methods B.ways C.chances D.activities
小题17:
A.helping out B.fighting with
C.hanging out D.looking after
小题18:
A.listening to music B.watching TV
C.using phone call D.doing homework
小题19:
A.looking for B.concentrate on
C.staring atD.writing down
小题20:
A.in checkB.at the same time C.more often D.less often

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Long after the 1998 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still cursing the disputed refereeing decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was appointed to study the performance of some top referees.
The researcher organized an experimental tournament involving four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in charge.
Observers noted down the referees’ errors, of which there were 61 over the tournament. Converted to a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a remarkably high number.
The researcher then studied the videotapes to analyse the matches in detail. Surprisingly, he found that errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research shows the optimum (最佳的) distance is about 20 meters.
There also seemed to be an optimum speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The average speed for errors was 4 meters per second.
If FIFA, football’s international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.
He also says that FIFA’s insistence that referees should retire at age 45 may be misguided. If keeping up with the action is not so important, their physical condition is less critical.
小题1:The experiment conducted by the researcher was meant to ________.
A.review the decisions of referees at the 1998 World Cup
B.analyse the causes of errors made by football referees
C.set a standard for football refereeing
D.reexamine the rules for football refereeing
小题2:The number of refereeing errors in the experimental matches was ________.
A.slightly above averageB.higher than in the 1998 World Cup
C.quite unexpectedD.as high as in a standard match
小题3:The findings of the experiment show that ________.
A.errors are more likely when a referee keeps close to the ball
B.the farther the referee is from the incident, the fewer the errors
C.the more slowly the referee runs, the more likely errors will occur
D.errors are less likely when a referee stays in one spot
小题4:The word “officials” (Para. 4) most probably refers to ________.
A.the researchers involved in the experiment
B.the inspectors of the football tournament
C.the referees of the football tournament
D.the observers at the site of the experiment
小题5:What is one of the possible conclusions of the experiment?
A.The ideal retirement age for an experienced football referee is 45.
B.Age should not be the chief consideration in choosing a football referee.
C.A football referee should be as young and energetic as possible.
D.An experienced football referee can do well even when in poor physical condition.

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Your living room
Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.
Put plants in the corners of the room, as they attract good energy and will energize your health, but not ones with sharp leaves such as yuccas or cactus. Fresh flowers also bring good energy, but throw them away as soon as they begin to die, and don’t have dried flowers.
Mirrors are vital because they reflect energy. Round or oval ones are best, but they should not be opposite each other, nor should they reflect a door, otherwise your good fortune will go out of it.
To promote harmony between the members of your family, have photos of them around the room, preferably smiling. If you want to find a partner, energize the south-west corner of your living room or bedroom by placing a floor light at least 1.75m high there, and turn it on every evening. Surround yourself with decorations and objects in pairs, such as ducks or birds.
To avoid blocking the positive energy in the room, keep everything tidy. Don’t accumulate too many unnecessary things. Take a look at every object, and ask yourself, “Do I really need it? Do I really like it?” If the answer is no, get rid of it.
Your bedroom
You should have the head of your bed placed against a wall, as this gives you a sense of security. Avoid having a bed under a window, as you are exposed to danger and bad energy from outside. If this is impossible, use blinds or heavy curtains to cover the window. Never sleep in a place where you can’t see the door—you should always be able to see someone who’s coming in.
Avoid hanging pictures or lights above your bed, as this leads to a subconscious feeling of threat. Don’t put mirrors opposite the bed either, as they “break up” the image, and therefore the relationship reflected in them.
Keep lighting low and soft, and decorate preferably with dark colors. Do not hang paintings of fierce animals, abstract subjects, or water in the bedroom. Water is very good elsewhere, but in the bedroom it suggests financial loss. Make sure you never put plants in the bedroom, and don’t have a TV facing the bed, or at least cover it when it is not in use.
Your study
Don’t use the same room for your bedroom and your study, as the different energies will be in conflict. If you have to do this, try to separate the areas either symbolically with plants, or with a screen. Put away piles of files or unfinished work—don’t leave them on your desk. Being tidy promotes positive energy. Wherever you study make sure your desk is in the north-east corner, especially if you are preparing for exams, as this area symbolizes education.
A bookcase is bad feng shui, as its sharp corners generate negative “arrows”, and if you have one you ought to put a climbing plant on it to avoid this effect. Cupboards are better than open shelves.
小题1: As for lights, which of the following statements is false?
A.A partner may come with a tall burning floor light in the south-west corner of your room.
B.Good energy can be promoted if there is a lot of light in the living room.
C.Bright lighting in the bedroom can light your mood.
D.It is not a good idea to hang lights above your bed.
小题2:A bed should be put according to the following rules EXCEPT         .
A.the head of your bed should be placed against a wall
B.having a bed under a window should be avoided
C.mirrors should not be opposite the bed
D.your bed can’t face the door for the sake of privacy
小题3:To avoid bad luck, the author will probably agree with the statement that         .
A.it is economical to sleep and study in the same room
B.fresh flowers ought to be put on the bookcase with sharp corners
C.blinds or heavy curtains can be used to cover the window if your bed is under a window
D.you can accumulate items as you please
小题4: Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
A.Feng shui—a magical power.
B.How does positive and negative energy come to you?
C.Change your room to change your life.
D.How to reorganize your furniture.

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