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But lately, we were told, the clean water supply has come under pressure from new arrivals, people who have come down from the hill areas, and there are concerns that there will not be enough clean water to go round.
There are also serious worries about resources in Laos. The Chinese are building a 400km railway link, which could transform the landlocked country. About 150,000 Chinese workers will be involved. What will this do to local clean water supplies? How will the workers be fed?
The vast majority of Laotians live on farms. But with foreign investors wanting to buy up land, local people will have to be moved to make room for them. Heavily dependent on both foreign aid and foreign investment, Laos still falls well behind its neighbours, although its economy has grown at about 6% a year in the last decade. Its biggest economic problem is the lack of locally trained skilled workforce.
But there are reasons to be hopeful for the future. Laos is beautiful, and foreign tourism continues to grow: fortunately so far the fast-food chains and coffee bars common elsewhere are nowhere to be seen. Although all local media are government-run, the Internet is not controlled and the BBC and CNN are available to those with satellite dishes.
The government has also achieved impressive results in rural development, with communities benefiting not just from cleaner water but the construction of new schools and regular visits from medical teams. Poverty will not be history in Laos within the next decade, but with small steps forward and a bit of outside help, the country could find itself out of the UN’s least-developed category by 2020.
小题1:What is putting pressure on the local supply of clean water?
A.Dust from the road is making the water dirtier. |
B.There are too many taps accessing the water. |
C.The population of the area is growing fast. |
D.The coming summer will dry up rivers and lakes. |
A.There are no fast-food restaurants in the country. |
B.Laos has a variety of tourist attractions. |
C.Information on the Internet is freely accessible. |
D.The government owns all local media. |
A.The lack of local skilled workers. |
B.A poor transportation system. |
C.Too much foreign aid. |
D.Too many foreign workers. |
A.Laos: slow-developing nations |
B.Laos: small steps forward |
C.Laos: least-developed land |
D.Laos: landlocked country |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:B
解析
试题分析:文章介绍了在缓慢前进着的Laos.
小题1:从第二段the clean water supply has come under pressure from new arrivals, people who have come down from the hill areas, a可知纯净水供应的压力来自这个地区人口快速增长。
小题2:从倒数第二段中心句there are reasons to be hopeful for the future里边列举的原因含括了ABC三项,结合本段倒数第二行Although all local media are government-run, the Internet is not controlled...可确定
D答案不是 Laos的希望所在。
小题3:从第四段 Its biggest economic problem is the lack of locally trained skilled workforce可确定正确答案为A。
小题4:文章从第一段到第四段描写Laos的落后及原因,但从第五段开始描写Laos有着光明的,希望的未来,因此本文主要描写缓慢前进着的Laos.故正确答案为B。
核心考点
试题【As you climb into the hill country, the roads get dustier and rougher, and fewer】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
Social support cushions(缓和) stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid, material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.
小题1:Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ________
A.make people live more easily | B.smooth away daily problems |
C.deal with life changes | D.cure types of illnesses |
A.lies in the social medical care systems which support them |
B.has much to do with the amount of support they get from others |
C.depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles |
D.is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes |
A.instrumental support | B.informational support |
C.social companionship | D.the strengthening of self-respect |
A.Effects of stressful condition. | B.Kinds of social support. |
C.Ways to deal with stress. | D.Interpersonal relationships. |
I made a mistake: breaking into my teenager"s personal space. “The average teenager has pretty strong feelings about his privacy," Lara Fox and her friend Hilary Frankel told me. Mr.Frankel and Mr.Fox, both 17, are the authors of Breaking the Code, a new book that seeks to bridge the generational divide between parents and adolescents.It is being promoted by its publisher as the first self-help guide by teenagers for their parents, a kind of "Kids Are From Mars, Parents Are From Venus" that explains the language and actions of teenagers.The girls dealt with issues including hanging out late, money, school pressures, smoking etc.
Personally, I welcome their opinions.The most common missteps in interacting with teenagers arise from the war between parents exercising their rights to know what goes on under their roof and teenagers firmly guarding their privacy.Teenagers can be quick to interpret their parents" remarks and respond with anger that masks their vulnerability (脆弱). Ms Fox said, "What we want above all is your approval.Don"t forget, no matter how much we act as if we don"t care what you say, we believe the things you say about us."
Nancy, a New York child-raising expert said she didn"t agree with everything the authors suggested but found their arguments reasonable."When your kids are saying, " You don"t get it, and you never will, " there are lots of ways to respond so that they will listen and that is what the writers point out."
" My parents helped me see that, " Mr.Fox told me, " even though they used to stay out late and ride their bicycles to school, times have changed and the way parents educate children is different.These days there is a major fear factor in bringing up kids.Parents worry about their child crossing the street." The writers said they hoped simply to throw light on teenage thinking.
小题1:According to the two girls, teenagers nowadays are ____.
A.independent | B.intelligent |
C.inconsiderate | D.sensitive |
A.the teenagers don"t want/to admit their weakness |
B.the teenagers think that their parents will never understand them |
C.the parents do not necessarily force into the world of their children |
D.the generation gap cannot be shortened despite their parents" efforts |
A.teenagers should guard their privacy |
B.Nancy totally agrees with the two girls" opinions |
C.parents are more concerned about children"s safety |
D.the two girls have obtained numerous support from the public |
A.It is one of the best-sellers |
B.It is also written by the two girls |
C.The two books have the similar theme |
D.The two books have different opinions |
Departures: May 5, 12, 19 and June 9
4 days for $129 per person
Paris in the Springtime was, is and always will be, something rather special. Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days? This attractive city has something to offer everyone and with prices at just $129. It"s great value too.
Your break begins with executive coach transfer (中转) from regional (各地的) pickup points and travel to Paris is via crosschannel ferry (渡船), arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private facilities in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and a restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the coach takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L"Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you will ever have heard of. You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends midafternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a ‘Paris By Night’ tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
Day three takes you to Montmartre, perhaps the most picturesque quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish, perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine, wander around the picturesque gardens or look through among the antique shops (古玩店). In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city, the splendid Patin. On the final day it"s back to the UK via channel ferry.
Included in the price of $129 per person:
* Return executive coach travel to Paris;
* Return ferry crossings;
* Three nights accommodation in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities;
* Continental breakfast during your stay;
* Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris By Day” and “Paris By Night”;
* Visit to Chateau of Versailles (admission not included);
* Tour on Montmartre;
* Services of an experienced bilingual tour guide at all times.
小题1:This advertisement is mainly________.
A.to tell tourists the route to Paris |
B.to show the price of traveling to Paris |
C.to introduce the city of Paris |
D.to attract tourists to Paris |
A.have a free time of half day |
B.have a “Paris By Night” on the first evening |
C.have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together |
D.live in a hotel two miles away from Paris |
A.the continental breakfasts |
B.tour on Montmartre |
C.admission ticket to Chateau of Versailles |
D.services of a bilingual tour guide |
A.the tourists can telephone in Ibis without paying |
B.the tourists will see the Eiffel Tower on the third day |
C.Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris |
D.it will take you a long time to get to Montmartre from Paris |
Route
The carnival procession itself begins at 9am on both Sunday and Monday. It starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. See our Notting Hill Carnival map for the full route.
Bus
While extra services will be in operation, no buses will enter the Carnival area from first thing Sunday morning until the first service on Tuesday morning. On both days bus services begin from Notting Hill Gate in the south and from Harrow Rd (close to Elgin Avenue) in the north.
Bike
Last year the nearest bike-parking stations – Chepstow Villas and Pembridge Road – were removed for Carnival, so don’t rely on being able to park your bike nearby this year.
Safety
Avoid carrying expensive items, such as jewellery and digital cameras. Take a bag with a secure zip to keep your more valuable possessions in and avoid putting your valuables in your back pocket.
Do tell police if you see an incident. Officers will be stationed throughout the Carnival area. Don’t try to walk against the flow of the crowd, as you won’t get far. Drink plenty of water on the day too, especially if the sun makes an appearance.
Children
Children’s Day on Sunday is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid-friendly floats(游行花车) create a fun atmosphere. Arrange meeting points in case you become separated. The smaller the buggy(婴儿车), the better. Ear defenders may be necessary for very young children.
小题1:Visitors are warned not to bike to the Carnival because _________.
A.there are an increasing number of bike thefts there |
B.there are no bike-parking stations nearby |
C.roads to the Carnival area are closed to bikes |
D.they will be charged with extra parking fees |
A.wear trousers without back pockets |
B.bring plenty of beer with them |
C.leave their valuables in the hotel |
D.walk along the flow of the crowd |
A.to be there on Sunday |
B.to let their children go wherever they like |
C.to arrange a meeting time |
D.to bring ear defenders for each child. |
The argument for a Slow Europe is not only that it is good, but also that it can work. The Slow City Movement, which started in 1999, has improved local economies(经济) by promoting local goods and tourism. Young Italians are moving from larger cities to Bra, where unemployment is only 5 percent, about half the nationwide rate. Slow food and wine festivals draw thousands of tourists every year. Shops are doing well, many with sales rising at a rate of 15% per year. “This is our answer to the world.” says Paolo Samrnini, the founder of Slow Cities.
France is in favor of slow economics. Most outsiders have long been doubtful of the French model: short hours and long vacations. Yet the French are more productive than those in the United States and Britain, and have been for years.
The mystery of French productivity has risen an Europewide debate about the advantages of working more slowly.
小题1:The church clock that is a half hour slow severs as a symbol of ________.
A.industrial development | B.slow movement |
C.global economy | D.city growth |
A.the population is not large |
B.tourism brings great job chance |
C.the Slow City Movement is successful |
D.the slow concept works well only in its birth place |
A.British workers work longer hours than the French |
B.French workers work longer hours than the Italians |
C.Italian workers are less productive than the Americans |
D.American workers are more productive than the British |
A.favor a fast life style |
B.throw doubt on slow economics |
C.encourage a slow economic growth |
D.confirm advantages of slow economics |
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