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"I sat-in at a restaurant for six months, and when they finally agreed to serve me, they didn"t have what I wanted"-so went a famous line. In reality, the sit-in movement was not a joke. It began in Greensboro, North Carolina, at 4:30 P. M., on the afternoon of February 1, 1960. On that day, Ezell Blair Jr., Joseph McNeil, David Richmond, and Franklin McClain entered an F. W. Woolworth store. They sat down at a segregated (隔离的) lunch counter, ordered coffee, and then refused to leave when told, "We don"t serve Negroes." The four young men had expected not to be served. What no one had expected, however, was that they would sit there and politely, but firmly, refuse to leave. This was 1960, and throughout the South black people were not allowed to sit at the same lunch counters with whites, swim at the same beaches, use the same water fountains, or worship at the same churches. Segregation was the law, and it meant separation of the races in every way. The next day, the four returned to Woolworth"s-this time accompanied by sixteen other students. Again they sat at the lunch counter and requested service. Again they were refused. And again, they declined to leave. On Wednesday, February 3, seventy students filled the Woolworth"s store. This time, the group included white students as well as black. Many brought school books and studied while they waited. By this time, their protest had become known nationwide as a "sit-in". On Thursday, there was trouble. An angry group of white teenagers began shoving (推搡) and cursing them but were quickly removed by the police. By February 10, the sit-in movement had spread to five other states. By September 1961, more than 70,000 people, both black and white, had participated in sit-ins at segregated restaurants and lunch counters, kneel-ins at segregated churches, read-ins at segregated libraries, and swim-ins at segregated pools and beaches. Over 3,600 people had been arrested, and more than 100 students had been driven away. But they were getting results. On June 10, 1964, the U. S Senate passed a major civil rights bill outlawing (宣布为非法) racial discrimination in all public places. President Lyndon Johnson signed it on July 2, and it became law. But the highest credit still goes to the four brave students from North Carolina who first sat-in and waited it out. |
1. In this passage, "sit-in" refers to _____. |
A. an activity where people sit together and drink coffee freely B. a bill which outlaws racial discrimination in all public places C. a form in which people peacefully sit and decline to leave D. a polite behavior that everyone enjoys |
2. Which statement can be concluded from the fifth paragraph in the passage? |
A. The sit-in movement was not successful. B. The sit-in movement had a positive result. C. Only black people participated in sit-ins. D. A lot of protesters were arrested, with some students driven away from school. |
3. What was the purpose of the civil rights bill passed in 1964? |
A. The highest credit went to the four brave students. B. It declared that segregation was a law. C. The students were allowed to participate in sit-ins. D. It made racial segregation against the law in all public places. |
4. What is the passage mainly about? |
A. Segregation was the law in the South. B. The first sit-in was in 1960. C. The sit-ins helped to end segregation. D. The civil rights bill was passed in 1964 by the U. S. Senate. |
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Housing price in China has always caused heated discussions among property (房产) developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate market, the International Finance News reported. Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than those in the US. The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American people"s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US? At the beginning of 2007, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate (控制) the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more houses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered. |
1. What is the average housing price per square meter in China? |
A. 8000 yuan B. 10000 yuan C. 7000 yuan D. It"s not mentioned here |
2. Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States? |
A. Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. B. American people"s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. C. The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. D. There are more people who need houses in China is larger than that in the United States. |
3. How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices? |
A. Four B. Three C. Two D. One |
4. What is the main idea of this passage? |
A. The housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to prevent it. B. There are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market. C. The average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States. D. Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. |
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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing. After World War Ⅱ, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angles and Houston are cities where population shifts (转移) to and from the city reflect the changing values of American society. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, city residents became wealthier. They had more children so they needed more space. They moved out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in the 1950s are now adults. Many, unlike their parents, want to live in the cities. They continue to move to Sun Belt cities and older ones of the Northeast and Midwest. Many young professionals are moving back into the city. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; or they just enjoy the excitement and possibilities that the city offers. This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these same people do not have enough money to stay in the cities. Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure: many dying cities are alive again. |
1. What does the author think of cities all over the world? |
A. They are similar. B. They are hopeless. C. They are alive. D. They are different. |
2. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ? |
A. Because older American cities were dying. B. Because they were richer and needed more space. C. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city. D. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. |
3. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities ________. |
A. are forced to move to the suburbs B. are faced with housing problems C. want to sell their buildings D. need more money for daily expenses |
4. We can conclude from the text that ________. |
A. American cities are changing for the worse B. the population is decreasing in older American cities C. many people are now moving from American cities D. people have different views on American cities |
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Doctors" moonlighting is becoming popular in hospitals around China. It has not only raised a lot of heated discussions in the media, but also caught the attention of the central government in Beijing. On December 26, a spokesman of the Ministry of Health stressed that the ministry was firmly against doctors" moonlighting, while strict regulations should be applied to doctors taking part-time jobs, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Last year, the Ministry sent out a notice to a variety of health organizations to speed up the reform of their personnel (人事) system. According to the notice, medical organizations can hire medical experts as part-time doctors but such activities should take place under the hospital"s management and regulations (规定). As for moonlighting-meaning that the doctor provides medical service without the permission of the original hospital-such activity goes against China"s Practicing Doctor Law, Xinhua reported. In China, doctors used to be controlled by hospitals and they could work for only one hospital. However, as China"s medical personnel system reform developed, it has been recognized that medical human resources, just like human resources in other areas, should be shared by the whole society. But on the other hand, doctors" taking part-time jobs should follow the relative regulations applied in the medical field. First of all, they should follow relative government laws and regulations. They should also follow the rules and regulations set by the medical organizations they work for. In addition, they should pay taxes for their income from the part-time jobs. What matters most is that they should first finish their regular jobs as required and be responsible for patients to ensure qualified and safe medical treatment. |
1. What is the greatest difference between moonlighting and taking part-time jobs? |
A. Doctors can earn more money by moonlighting than by taking part-time jobs. B. Doctors pay fewer taxes for the money made by moonlighting than by taking part-time jobs. C. Taking part-time jobs is permitted by hospitals while moonlighting is-against the present regulations. D. Doctor"s part-time jobs, instead of moonlighting, are encouraged by health organizations. |
2. From this passage we know that doctors are allowed to _____ nowadays. |
A. only work for one hospital B. work for more than one hospital C. work any time when they are free D. be out of control of hospitals |
3. The passage is taken most probably from _____. |
A. a notice sent out by the Ministry of Health B. regulations made by health organizations C. China"s Practicing Doctor Law D. a magazine or a newspaper |
4. According to the passage, we have got to know that _____. |
A. all doctors around China prefer moonlighting to part-time jobs B. moonlighting has been permitted by China"s practicing Doctor Law C. taxes should be paid for the money doctors get from their part-time jobs D. strict management policies have been adopted to direct the moonlighting |
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The cost of rice is expected to go up in the coming months, as an improving global economy raises demand, and drought (旱灾) cuts production in countries such as India. Some economists say prices for rice, the Precision Castingstaple food for much of the world"s population, could be returning to levels that sparked inflation (通货膨胀) fears in much of Asia last year. Charuk Singhapreecha is dean of the faculty (系)of economics at Thailand"s Kasetsart University. He says prices-especially for Thai rice-are being pushed higher by new customers coming into the market after the economic slowdown of the past year."They expect that the world demand will increase andCast steel we expect that the price of rice will increase next year, " Charuk said."There are many new markets for the Thai rice and also we still have for our old customer-China, some Arab countries-they will increase the demand." Prices on the global market could again near the record above $1,000 a ton set in the middle of 2008. This month, export prices for Southeast Asian rice have jumped from about $550 a ton or less to more than $650. Vichai Sriprasert, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, says further weakness in the US dollar and concerns over drought add to pressure on prices. Market experts say next year India is likely to try to import three million tons of rice - entering the world market for the first time in 21 years-because of a drought. Vichai also warns that increasing demand for bio-fuels (生物燃料) from grain could reduce food crops, forcing the price of food grains higher. "This is very serious. That"s why the price of rice will not go back to the level that we used to see," Vichai said. "It will have to be elevated at a higher level, but I don"t know where." The Philippines this week said it is cutting rice imports because of high prices, even though the country lost more than a million tons of grain to typhoons this year. Officials from Vietnam, a leading export competitor with Thailand, predict prices will reach about $800 a ton by the middle of 2010. This week the Philippines" National Food Authority offered almost $665 a ton for 600,000 tons of Vietnamese rice. Economists say higher food prices will only increase the problems faced by the region"s poor, who are highly dependent on rice as a staple food. |
1. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 1? |
A. Drought reduces production of rice in India. B. Prices for rice were lower all the time in 2008. C. Rice is a major food for the world"s population. D. The improving global economy increases the need for rice. |
2. How many reasons did Vichai mention about rice price"s going up? |
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4. |
3. Why does the Philippines plan to cut rice imports? |
A. Because of high prices. B. Because of typhoons. C. Because of civil war. D. Because of drought. |
4. What"s the best title of the passage? |
A. Higher food prices will increase problems B. There are many new markets for the Thai rice C. The global economy is improving D. Prices for rice are expected to rise |
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An environmental group called the Food Commission is unhappy and disappointed because of the sale of bottled water form Japan. The water is angrily argues in public, has traveled 10,000 "food miles "before it reaches Western customers." transporting water halfway across the world is surely the extremely stupid use of fuel when there is plenty of water in the OK." It is also worried that we are wasting our fuel by buying praums( 对虾) from Indonesia (7,000 food miles) and carrots from South Africa (5,900 food miles). Counting the number of miles traveled done by a product is a strange way of trying to tell the true situation of the environmental damage done by an industry. Most food is transported around the world on container ships that are extremely energy efficient (高能效的). It should be noted that a ton of butter transported 25 miles in a truck product transported hundreds of miles by sea. Besides,the idea of "of miles" ignores the amount of fuel used in the production. It is possible to cut down your food miles by buying tomatoes grown in Britain rather than those grown in Ghana; the difference is that the British one will have been raised in heated greenhouses and the Ghanaian ones in the open sun. What the idea of "food miles "does provide, however, is the chance to cut out Third World Countries from First World food markers. The number of miles traveled by our food should, as I see it, be regarded as a sign of the success of the global (全球的) trade system, not a sign of damage to the environment. |
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1. The Food Commission is angry because it thinks that ____. |
A. OK wastes a lot of money importing food products B. some imported goods cause environmental damage C. growing certain vegetables cause environmental damage D. people waste energy buying food fro other countries |
2. The phrase "food miles"in the passage refers to the distance _____. |
A. that a food product travels to a market B. that a food product travels from one market to another C. between UK and other food producing countries D. between a Third World country and a First World food market |
3. By comparing tomatoes raised in Britain and in Ghana, the another tries to explain that _____. |
A. British tomatoes are healthier than Ghanaian ones B. Ghanaian tomatoes taste better than British ones C. cutting down food miles may not necessarily save fuel D. protecting the environment may cost a lot of money |
4. From the passage we know that the author is most probably _____. |
A. a supporter of free global trade B. a member of the Food Commission D. a supporter of First World food markets D. a member of an energy development group |
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