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A、Yes. B、Thank you. C、Hello. D、I’m Nancy Brook.

What does the statement mean？ A．Many people are concerned about their security. B．Social security bears no relation to population. C．Most social security problems are caused by a few people. D．Too many people may result in social security problems.

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Only a few decades ago, renovation was unpopular and generally far more expensive than taking down abandoned building and string from the beginning.A change began in the 1960s with a number of well-advertised projects.They included Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, where an old chocolate factory was restored and made into shops and restaurants, Trolly Square in Salt Lake, where unused warehouses were made into artists’ studios and apartments. What caused the change？ “One reason is nostalgia,” a San Francisco builder suggests.“Maybe old is better than new, many people are saying.Feelings about preserving attractive or historic buildings have changed a great deal.” A second cause is economy.The cost of tearing down an old building and constructing a new one from nothing now has risen to the point where it is often less expensive to fix a solid older structure.Also builders realize that fixing up an existing building often requires no new permits, sewer lines, or water connections. Even when the costs of restoration are the same as or a bit more than the costs of putting up a new building, fixing the old building may be better.A Boston architect says The advantage comes when you can develop a final project that is more desirable than a new building – one with the right location, more space, more floor area, a special character, materials of a particular quality.” Gradually, architects and builders are developing knowledge about renovation and preservation, bringing imagination and creativity to the job. 16.In the United States, renovating old buildings_____. A.has had a long history B.is becoming increasingly popular C.is still unpopular D.has just caught the fancy of architects and builders 17.Ghirardelli Square, Trolley Square, and the Soho district are projects that_________. A.have been given much publicity B.are little known to the public C.have been widely discussed among builders and city planners D.have changed the building business 18.“Nostalgia” in the 3rd paragraph most probably means________. A.being conservative B.being keen on saving money C.being fond of things new D.being fond of things of the remote past 19.Which of the following statements is true？ A.Every old building can be renovated for new uses B.Renovating old buildings is always less costly than putting up new ones C.Renovation does not require imagination and creativity D.Fixing an old building may have advantages even when it costs a little more

A．imprudently... curb B．insolently ... insinuate C．intelligently... observe D．precariously ... expose E．insensitively ... brook

A．intrigued B．initiated C．indicated D．intimidated

<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">According to Navaho traditions, one who suffers from either a mental orphysical illness has in some way disturbed or come in contact with thesupernatural—perhaps a certain animal, a ghost, or the dead. To counteract thisevil contact, the sick person or one of his relatives will attract a powerfulsupernatural being. During the ceremony, which may last from 2to 9days, the“singer” will produce a sand painting on the floor of the Navaho house. On thelast day of the ceremony, the patient will sit on this sand painting and the“singer” will rub the sick parts of the patient’s body with sand from aspecific figure in the sand painting. In this way the patient absorbs the powerof that particular supernatural being and becomes strong like it. After theceremony, the sand painting is then destroyed and disposed of so its power willnot harm anyone.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">Theart of sand painting is handed down from old “singers” to their students. Thematerials used are easily found in the areas the Navaho inhabit: brown, red,yellow, and white sandstone, which is ground into powder by being crushedbetween two stones much as corn is ground into flour. The “singer” holds asmall amount of this sand in his hand and lets it flow between his thumb andforefinger onto a clean, flat surface on the floor. With a steady hand andgreat patience, he is thus able to create designs of people, snakes and othercreatures that have power in the Navaho belief system.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">26. The word “decorative” in Paragraph 1most probably refers to ___.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">A).functional</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">B).medicinal</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">C).artistic</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">D).pure</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">27.According to the Navaho traditions,one is ill because he has met with _____.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">A).something with supernatural powers</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">B).a dead goat</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">C).any animal</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">D).too many dead people</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">28. How can a sick person recover fromhis illness according to the passage？</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">A).He must avoid the evil contact.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">B).He needs help from another powerful supernatural being.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">C).He must draw a sand painting.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">D).He must sing at a ceremony.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">29. The reason for the sand painting tobe destroyed after the ceremony is _____.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">A).not to allow others to use it freely</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">B).to harm the patient</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">C).not to harm others</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">D).to protect the patient</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">30.Which of the following is TRUE of the designs of people, snakes and othercreatures created by the “singer” ？</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">A).They are sand paintings.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">B).They have healing powers.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">C).They attract supernatural beings.</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: &39;times new roman&39;, serif;">D).All of the above</span>

Your house is not worth as much today as it was a few years ago because of the increased crime rate in your neighborhood. Perhaps your business is not doing as well as it used to because tourism is down due to increased terrorism in your part of the world. Crime, especially violent crime, has risen to a point where many people are afraid to walk al one in their own neighborhoods, afraid to open their door after dark, afraid to speak out and voice their own opinions. Some citizens have reacted by arming themselves with various weapons, legal and illegal, to defend themselves. Citizen groups have taken the law into their own hands by forming their own vigilante groups to administer judgment when they feel that their criminal justice system has not performed its duty. Experts argue whether the number of crimes committed is actually on the rise or whether there is simply a rise in the number of crimes reported. This issue is particularly true in cases of marriage violence, the abuse of spouse or children. Throughout much of history, cases of family violence and neglect often went unreported because of the attitude of society, which considered family matters to be private. Other experts argue about who is really to blame for criminal behavior. the individual or society. Researchers in the United States and Canada have identified several factors in society that contribute to the crime rate: massive urbanization, unemployment and poverty, and a large immigrant population. Other countries are more affected by factors such as politics, government corruption, and religion. (1)What does the passage mainly discuss？ A、Crime the widespread problem. B、The results caused by increasing violent crime. C、Factors contributing to the crime rate. D、Citizen groups combating crimes. (2)The word shoplifting in line 4 is closest in meaning to _____________. A、the crime of lifting the ban B、the crime of moving the shops away C、the crime of robbing things from shops D、the crime of stealing things from shops (3)Why does the author in Paragraph 2 mention citizen groups forming their own vigilante groups？ A、To show the criminal justice system is not just B、To show citizens are powerful in combating crimes C、To show crime is a serious social problem D、To show citizens have rights in combating crimes (4)According to the passage, which of the following are the factors contributing to United States’criminal behavior？ A、Politics, unemployment, poverty and a large immigrant population. B、Massive urbanization, unemployment and poverty, and a large immigrant population. C、Politics, government corruption, poverty and religion. D、Massive urbanization, unemployment and poverty, and government corruption. (5)Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ A、Since you have never been robbed, you are not a victim of crime. B、Some people use illegal weapons to defend themselves. C、Only the individual should be responsible for the criminal behavior. D、Family violence and neglect are considered family matters, and therefore private, so they are not crimes.

A、No,because Investor B has a lower risk tolerance B、Yes C、No,because Investor B has a higher risk tolerance

One company gives every employee over 50 years old and who has been with them for 25 years, six months’ holiday on full pay.At the same time additional money can be made available by way of loans, to help them with projects they cannot otherwise offer.Most of the people who have already benefited from the scheme, have used the opportunity to travel to distant places like the Far East or South America and some have spent the money on their favorite hobbies, such as photography. The cost of providing these special holidays is fairly high but the directors feel it is well worthwhile because the employees are greatly refreshed by their long break from the pressures and routines of their jobs.The only problems are that the people concerned tend to have key jobs which can be difficult to fill on a temporary basis for a relatively long time.Besides, some employees find it difficult to re-adjust to the old routine after such a long time away.In addition, one or two people may not feel secure at leaving their job in someone else’s hands.On balance, however, there is no doubt that the idea is beneficial to industrial relations and a wonderful reward for long service. 31.Many workers would like to ___________. A.dream of long holidays at home B.spend a long time in unusual places C.buy a holiday away from home D.have a long holiday after many years 32.One company____________. A.gives money to employees over 25 years B.lends staff money to go on holidays C.allows long holidays to certain staff D.arranges long holidays for old employees 33.Most of the employees in the scheme ____________. A.take foreign trips B.develop their hobbies C.take up photography D.enjoy leisure activities 34.The directors feel that _____________. A.the staff get a lot of pleasures from the scheme B.older staff are very enthusiastic about holidays C.the scheme is more expensive than they expected D.the scheme is beneficial to staff relations 35.One of the problems is that ________________. A.it is difficult to fill a temporary job B.some employees are afraid of their colleagues C.it is difficult for some people to re-adjust to the old routine after a long break D.employees don’t feel secure when they are away

A、A lower level of risk and return. B、A higher level of risk and return. C、The same level of risk and return.

A．solving B．exploring C．settling D．handling