中国地质大学英语3(专升本)综合测试2
大学英语2综合测试1
⼤学英语2综合测试1中国地质⼤学(武汉)远程与继续教育学院⼤学英语2 课程综合测试1学习层次：⾼起专时间：90分钟第⼀部分：交际⽤语(共5⼩题，每⼩题3分，满分15分)此部分共有5个未完成的对话，针对每个对话中未完成的部分有4个选项，请从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项。
1.--- Now let's move on to another topic. Can you follow me?--- _______, Professor.A. No, I am notB. Yes, I willC. No, I haven'tD. Yes, perfectly2.--- Excuse me, how much is the jacket?--- It's 499 Yuan.A. Oh, no. That's OK!B. How do you like it?C. Which do you prefer?D. Would you like to try it on?3. --- Hi, Tom, how's everything with you?--- ___________ , and how are you?A. Don't mention itB. Hm, not too badC. ThanksD. Pretty fast4. ---I was worried about my Math, but Mr. Brown gave me an A.---______A. Don’t worry about it.B. Congratulations! That’s difficult course.C. Mr. Brown is very good.D. Good luck to you!5. ---What can I do for you?-- -_____________ .A.I want a kilo of pears.B. You can do in your own way.C. Thanks.D. Excuse me. I’m busy.第⼆部分：阅读理解 (共10⼩题，每⼩题3分，满分30分)此部分共有2篇短⽂，在第⼀篇短⽂后有5个正误判断题，从每题后的两个选项中选出正确答案；在第⼆篇短⽂后有5个问题。
中国地质大学 大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业1答案
大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业1答案一、单选题1.We don’t doubt Tack’s ______ to do the work.(5分)(A)able(B)capable(C)kind(D)ability参考答案：D2. ______ different kinds of pianos, the workers improved their quality.(5分)(A)Being produced(B)Having produced(C)Produced(D)Producing参考答案：B3.The speaker raised his voice to make himself______.(5分)(A)heard(B)hear(C)hearing(D)to hear参考答案：A4. What are the ______ reasons?(5分)(A) special(B) specific(C) specifically(D) specially参考答案：B5.What do you ______ in your life?(5分)(A)grow(B)pursue(C)drive参考答案：B6. China is one of the largest countries in the world______ 9.6 million square (平方) kilometers.(5分)(A)being covered(B)covered(C)covering(D)having covered参考答案：C7. A good book does not ______ sell well.(5分)(A) necessary(B) necessity(C) necessarily(D) necessities参考答案：C8.Strict ______ measures have been taken during the World Cup.(5分)(A)safe(B)save(C)secure(D) security参考答案：D9. He doesn’t ______ to take a holiday this summer.(5分)(A) suggest(B) acquire(C) pursue(D) plan参考答案：D10. You are free to get ______ you like.(5分)(A) what(B) that(D) some参考答案：A二、完型填空Food is different from area to area. The French are famous for their sauces, the Italians are praised ___(11)___ their pasta-food from mixture of flour, eggs and water, the Germans celebrated for their sausages, but is there anything unique to eat in the United States? When you get right down to it, there’s nothing quite as ___(12)___ as American food. Because the United States ___(13)___ mostly of immigrants, there is an amazing variety of foods. The United States is a vast country ___(14)___ by many cultures and climates, and the ___(15)___ food of one area is often totally unlike that of another. New Mexico and Massachusetts are good examples of states that have very different traditional foods.To understand and appreciate the food in any one region, it often helps to know the area’s history. For example, New Mexico was ___(16)___ the home of the Pueblo Indians who lived in villages and grew native___(17)___ such as corn, beans, and pumpkins. Later, Spanish settlers arrived in this area. These two groups exchanged ideas and customs and passed the ___(18)___ on to their descendants. This intermingling (混合) of culture is evident in the food of New Mexico.Each region of the United States is unique. Louisiana has a French impact. Many Germans populate the Midwest. In___(19)___ around America, a tourist has the opportunity not only to visit a variety of places and see diverse landscapes, but to taste a variety of foods as well.Some may be very different. Others will taste just ___(20)___ home.(50分)11).(A) with(B) of(C) for(D) at12).(A) foreign(B) un-American(C) common13).(A) composes(B) consists(C) makes up(D) constitutes14).(A) protected(B) affected(C) influenced(D) inherited15).(A) traditional(B) original(C) oriental(D) regional16).(A) always(B) often(C) sometimes(D) once17).(A) crops(B) vegetables(C) fruit(D) flowers18).(A) habits(B) customs(C) foods19).(A) living(B) eating(C) working(D) traveling20).(A) as(B) like(C) at(D) in参考答案：(1)C (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)A (6)D (7)A (8)B (9)D (10)B。
远程教育学习指南 本科 地质大学期机考题库及答案
[2018年秋季]姓名学号学习中心专业年级考试时间远程教育学习指南(专升本)综合测试1总分：100分得分：0分一、问答题1. 远程教育有哪些显著特征？(10分)参考答案：远程教育充分利用现代网络技术，其显著特征是：任何人、任何时间、任何地点、从任何章节开始、学习任何课程。
网络教育便捷、灵活的“五个任何”，在学习模式上最直接体现了主动学习的特点，充分满足了现代教育和终身教育的需求。
解题思路：2. 如何报名参加学习中心所在省份的学位外语考试？(10分)参考答案：在学习中心所在省份报名时间截止前1个月向学习中心申报，由学习中心统一于报名截止前2个星期向学院提交申请，由学院统一办理。
解题思路：3. 完成选课后，出现在学课程与别的同学或与执行计划安排不一致的情况是什么原因？(10分)参考答案：按学院规定不及格课程必须重修，因此选课系统会自动将学生已修但未及格课程选上，受每学期修课门数不超过8门的限制，未选上的课程会自动往下学期顺延。
解题思路：4. 中国地质大学（武汉）开展远程教育的基本情况是什么？(10分)参考答案：中国地质大学（武汉）是教育部直属211工程重点大学。
2001年6月，经教育部批准，中国地质大学（武汉）成立网络教育学院开展现代远程教育试点，2007年7月，学校根据教育部有关文件精神和要求，组建远程与继续教育学院，统筹管理成人高等教育和继续教育。
学院依托学校的学科优势，以面向行业、地方，培养应用型人才为目标，开设了土木工程、区域地质调查与找矿、资源勘查工程、水文与水资源、珠宝鉴定与营销、国土资源管理、公共安全管理等优势、特色专业，目前在全国20个省、市、自治区建立了54个校外学习中心。
解题思路：5. 什么是远程教育？(10分)参考答案：学校远程教育是对教师和学生在时空上相对分离，学生自学为主、教师助学为辅，教与学的行为通过各种教育技术和媒体资源实现联系、交互和整合的各类学校或教育机构组织的教育的总称。
大学英语(专升本)2015年秋季考试(含答案) 中国地质大学(武汉)远程与继续教育学院
The best title for this passage is "Civil Rights Law"(3分)
(C) Mr. Wang, Lily’s boss
(D) He's lonely
---Excuse me, does this bus go to the supermarket?
(A) Wow, it is great (B) No, never mind
(C) Sorry, I’m new here (D) Pretty well, I guess
(B) No, no, I didn't do it well. (C) Thank you.
(D) It's a pleasure.
阅读理解(共30分)
说明:（此部分有2篇短文，每篇短文有5个问题，第一篇判断5个阐述的正确与错误，正确的选择T，错误的选择F；第二篇 有5个问题，请从...）
Martin Luther King was a black minister, who became a great leader of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was young, he was strongly influenced by Thoreau and Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi's idea of non-violent resistance. Having received a Ph. D (Doctor of Philosophy) from Boston University, he became a political and religious leader of the nonviolent civil relights movement in 1955. On August 28, 1963, he led over 250,000 Americans on a march in Washington D.C. to fight for the Civil Rights Law to guarantee equality for all people, and delivered his best known speech "I Have a Dream" before the Lincoln Memorial. The "dream" is a dream of brotherly love and equality for the Black and White. Thus, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for peace in 1964, but he was murdered four years later. Though he died, he was greatly respected and loved by the Americans, both the white and the black. By vote of Congress in 1968, the third Monday of Martin Luther King was murdered when he was 39 years old.(3分)
大学英语3(专升本)综合测试3
大学英语3(专升本)综合测试3总分：100分得分:0分一、单选题1. People at the party worried about him, ___________because no one was aware he had gone。
（1分）(A) of where（B） of the place where(C) where(D) the place参考答案：A2. A police officer claimed that the young man had attempted to______ paying his fare.（1分）（A） avoid（B） reject（C） refuse（D) neglect参考答案：A3。
It's high time we___________ the lecture because everybody has arrived.（1分）(A) will start（B） shall start(C） start（D) started参考答案：D4。
This kind of material expands ___________the temperature increasing.（1分)(A) to(B） for(C） with(D） at参考答案：C5。
__________these honors he received a sum of money。
（1分）(A） Except(B) But(C) Besides(D） Outside参考答案:C6。
A sudden noise of a fire-engine made him ___________ to the door.（1分)（A） hurrying（B) hurried（C） hurry(D） to hurry参考答案：C7. Would you let ___________to the park with my classmate， Mum？(1分）(A) me go(B） me going(C） I go(D） I going参考答案:A8。
中国地质大学22春“公共课”《大学英语(三)》作业考核题库高频考点版(参考答案)试题号5
中国地质大学22春“公共课”《大学英语(三)》作业考核题库高频考点版（参考答案）一.综合考核(共50题)1.As he was waiting downstairs, he suddenly heard a voice calling from ____.A.overB.aboveC.upD.upon参考答案：B2.The sentence needs _______.A.improvingB.improvedC.improveD.a improvement参考答案：A3.Who is the greatest man ()?A.livelyB.liveC.aliveD.living参考答案：C4.By the time the speaker entered the hall, all the listeners _______.A.were seatingB.were seatedC.seatedD.had seated5.She said she () TV at that time yesterday.A.watchB.watchedC.was watchingD.is watching参考答案：C6.How soon do you expect () for American?A.be leavingB.will leaveC.to leaveD.going to leave参考答案：C7.The most important thing about cotton in history is ______ part that it played in ______ Industrial Revolution.A.不填; 不填B.the; 不填C.the; theD.a; the参考答案：C8.She said she _____ TV at that time yesterday.A.watchedB.watchC.was watchingD.is watching参考答案：CHis dream finally _____.es turees toes overes about参考答案：A10.I have _____ nothing to do today, so you stay here longer.A.nearlyB.everC.mostD.almost参考答案：D11.These surveys indicate that many crimes go _______ by the police, mainly because not all victims report them.A.unrecordingB.unrecordedC.to have been unrecordedD.to be unrecorded参考答案：B12._______ in a seemingly endless war, the general was forced to evaluate the situation again.A.Since the loss of 50,000 soldiersB.Because of 50,000 soldiers having lostC.Having lost over 50,000 soldiersD.50,000 soldiers were lost参考答案：CHis lecture is ().A.boringB.boredC.interestD.interested参考答案：A14.It’s very () of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.A.consideringB.considerateC.carefulD.consideration参考答案：B15.If you buy more than ten, they knock 20 pence off ______.A.the priceB.pricesC.priceD.a price参考答案：A16.These surveys indicate that many crimes go _______ by the police, mainly because not all victims report them.A.unrecordedB.unrecordingC.to be unrecordedD.to have been unrecorded参考答案：AA.veryB.muchC.suchD.so参考答案：C18.This crop has similar qualities to the previous one, _______ both wind-resistant and adapted to the same type of soil.A.to beB.having beenC.beingD.been参考答案：C19.Peter can't speak Chinese and can't write it, _____. So Chinese is Greek to him.A.tooB.neitherC.eitherD.also参考答案：C20.While he was investigating ways to improve the telescope, Newton made ______ discovery which completely changed ______ man's understanding of colour.A.不填; theB.the; aC.a; 不填D.a; the参考答案：C21.B.confidentC.confidenceD.brave参考答案：A22.If I had (), I’d visit Europe, stopping at some small interesting place.A.a long enough holidaysB.an enough long holidayC.a holiday enough longD.a long holiday enough参考答案：A23.When he left ____ college, he got a job as _____ reporter in a newspaper office.A.不填; aB.不填; theC.a; theD.the; the参考答案：A24.Do you know your results? No, I don't know them ____ .A.yetB.sinceC.beforeD.already参考答案：A25.I have not seen John since he () here.A.leftB.leaves参考答案：A26.How is your friend now? I am sorry to tell you he is going from ____ to worse in the hospital.A.betterB.worseC.badD.well参考答案：B27.It is _____ to you.A.upB.inC.forD.about参考答案：A28.It is likely that our team _____ the game.A.wonB.winningC.winD.will win参考答案：D29.Homework _______ on time will lead to better grades.A.doneB.be doneC.having doneD.to have been done30.If I correct someone, I will do it with as much good humor and self-restraint as if I were the one _______.A.to correctB.having correctedC.correctingD.being corrected参考答案：D31.By the end of next July this building __________.A.will have finishedB.will have been finishedC.will be finishedD.had been finished参考答案：B32.--Anything to drink?--_____A.Two beers, please.B.That's all right.C.I don't feel like eating much.D.Coke for me, too.参考答案：A33.The accident () in the afternoon.A.take overB.take placeC.took overD.took place34.Lily _____ the company.A.takes overB.takes outC.takes inD.takes for参考答案：A35.Lisa has () to shanghai twice.A.goingB.beenC.goneD.go参考答案：B36.He takes the umbrella, () it rains.A.In orderB.In the caseC.In order toD.In case参考答案：D37.How soon do you expect _____ for American?A.will leaveB.to leaveC.going to leaveD.be leaving参考答案：BHe works very _____.A.hardlyB.harderC.hardedD.hard参考答案：D39.She _____ spring.A.wantsB.longs forC.hopesD./参考答案：B40.Yesterday, Peter () a ticket for the movie.A.gaveB.had been givenC.was givenD.was gave参考答案：C41.He is _____, but he doesn’t feel _____. Because he likes to surf the Internet for his study of English.A.lonely; aloneB.alone; lonelyC.alone; aloneD.lonely; lonely参考答案：B42.B.likelihoodC.childhoodD.bachelorhood参考答案：C43.I have _____ nothing to do today, so you stay here longer.A.nearlyB.mostC.everD.almost参考答案：D44._______ his mother, the baby could not help _______.A.To see; to laughB.To see; laughingC.Seeing; to laughD.Seeing; laughing参考答案：D45.If she ______harder, she would have succeeded.A.workedB.should workC.have workedD.had worked参考答案：D46.Are we late? I'm _____ so.A.willingB.sureC.certainD.afraid参考答案：D47.I think much attention () your pronunciation.A.must be paid toB.ought be paid toC.must pay toD.should be paid by参考答案：A48.They are _____ for their son to succeed in the game.A.worriedB.sorryC.hungerD.anxious参考答案：D49.Who is the greatest man _____?A.livingB.livelyC.liveD.alive参考答案：D50.Did you () her yesterday?A.have metB.meetingC.metD.meet参考答案：D。
中国地质大学 大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业2 答案
大学英语2(高起专)阶段性作业2 答案一、单选题1. A:________B:I'd like to place an order please.(4分)(A) Can I help you?(B) I can help you.(C) What are you doing?(D) Why are you doing?参考答案：A2. A:How long have you worked here?B:_________(4分)(A) Since about two years.(B) I do not know.(C) For about two years.(D) Who knows.参考答案：C3. A:Thank you ever so much for your lovely gift.B:_________(4分)(A) Never mind.(B) I'm glad you like it.(C) Please don't say so.(D) No, It's not so good.参考答案：B4. A:What a beautiful dress you have on today!B:_________(4分)(A) It is suitable for me.(B) No, it isn't.(C) You want to have one, too?(D) Thank you.参考答案：D5. A:You're late! The discussion started 30 minutes ago.B:_________(4分)(A) Well, I don't care.(B) Don't blame me.(C) I'm really sorry.(D) That's great.参考答案：C6. A:Excuse me, is this the Sale's Department?B:_________A: I am so sorry.(4分)(A) I'm afraid you have the wrong number.(B) You are wrong.(C) What's wrong with you?(D) What are you talking about?参考答案：A7. A:Do you know where I can find a supermarket?B:_______(4分)(A) Ask others.(B) Around the corner.(C) You can walk there.(D) What do you want to buy?参考答案：B8. A:I'd like to book a room, please.B:_______(4分)(A) Single or double?(B) Good or bad?(C) Which room?(D) We don't have books here.参考答案：A9. A:It is cold today. What would you like to do this afternoon?B:_______(4分)(A) I don't think so.(B) Yes, it's cold. But spring is coming.(C) I need my coat, please.(D) Yes, it's too cold, so I don't feel like going out today.参考答案：D10. When are you going on holiday?_______(4分)(A) Last night.(B) Next week(C) By plane.(D) With my brother.参考答案：B11. A: I heard you got a full mark in the English exam. Congratulations!B:_______(4分)(A) Oh, no, no.(B) No, I didn't do very well.(C) Thanks.(D) Don't praise me.参考答案：C12. A:Welcome to Unitex International. I hope you will enjoy your work here. B:_______(4分)(A) I can earn a lot.(B) Is this a good firm?(C) I am sure I will.(D) You are very kind.参考答案：C13. A:Thanks, you saved my life!B:_______(4分)(A) Oh, I'm afraid I didn't do well enough.(B) I'm glad I could help.(C) No problem.(D) It's not necessary for you to say so.参考答案：B14. A:I am planning to study abroad, and I want your advice.B:_______(4分)(A) You do not have to(B) You ask me?(C) What can I do for you?(D) It is unnecessary.参考答案：C15. A:Sorry to give you so much trouble.B:_______(4分)(A) I think so.(B) Oh, I'm sorry.(C) It's OK.(D) You are busy.参考答案：C二、阅读理解Let’s watch the weather forecast on television. We may go to Scotland, we may go to Wales or London. We can decide after the forecast.“Good morning, and here is the weather forecast for tomorrow. Northern Scotland will be cold, and there may be snow over High Ground. In the north of England it will be a wet day and rain will move into Wales and the Midlands during the afternoon. East Anglia(英国) will be generally dry, and it will be a bright clear day with sunshine, but it may rain during the evening. In the southwest it may be foggy during the morning, but the afternoon will be clear. It may be windy later in the day. ”(40分)16). What is the speaker planning to do?_______(8分)(A) To go traveling within the country.(B) To listen to the weather forecast on the radio.(C) To water the weather forecast on TV.(D) To fly to Wales or London.参考答案：A17). Can the speaker fly to Northern Scotland tomorrow morning, according to the weather forecast? Why or why not?_______(8分)(A) Yes, because it will be a fine day tomorrow.(B) Yes, because it won't be foggy there tomorrow.(C) No, because it will be foggy there tomorrow.(D) No, because there will be a storm there tomorrow.参考答案：B18). When is the speaker watching the forecast?_______(8分)(A) In the morning.(B) At noon.(C) In the afternoon.(D) In the evening.参考答案：A19). What does the forecast mainly tell us?_______(8分)(A) The whole country will have fine weather tomorrow.(B) The whole country will have very bad weather tomorrow.(C) Within one day the weather varies from one part of the country to another, even within one district.(D) Weather changes a lot in Britain recently.参考答案：C20). What can you infer from the passage?_______(8分)(A) The speaker will go to London(B) The speaker is in Northern Ireland now.(C) None of the places offers ideal weather tomorrow for travel.(D) East Anglia will have perfect weather tomorrow.参考答案：C。
专升本大学英语2考试题及答案
专升本大学英语2考试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。
AThe Internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and do business. However, with its benefits come risks. Cybersecurity is a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. Personal information can be stolen, and financial transactions can be compromised. It is crucial to take precautions to protect our online activities.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of the Internet.B. The risks of the Internet.C. Cybersecurity.D. Online transactions.2. What is considered an essential part of daily life according to the passage?A. Communication.B. The Internet.C. Personal information.D. Financial transactions.3. What is the author's concern regarding the Internet?A. Its speed.B. Its security.C. Its cost.D. Its accessibility.4. What is suggested as a necessary action?A. Ignoring the risks.B. Paying more for better security.C. Taking precautions.D. Avoiding online activities.BVolunteering is a selfless act that can benefit both the volunteer and the community. It allows individuals to give back to society and help those in need. Moreover, volunteering can provide valuable experience and skills that can be useful in one's career. It also fosters a sense of community and belonging. Many organizations are always looking for volunteers to support their causes.5. What is the main idea of the text?A. The drawbacks of volunteering.B. The benefits of volunteering for society.C. The benefits of volunteering for the individual.D. The importance of volunteering.6. What can volunteering provide to an individual?A. Monetary rewards.B. Valuable experience.C. Higher social status.D. Financial security.7. What is one of the outcomes of volunteering?A. A sense of isolation.B. A sense of community.C. A sense of competition.D. A sense of superiority.8. What is often sought by organizations in the text?A. Financial donations.B. Skilled professionals.C. Volunteers.D. Government support.二、词汇与语法（共30分，每题3分）用所给单词的适当形式填空。
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11. . ___________is the population of Paris?(1分)
(A) How many
(B) How much
(C) How
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12. The red flower goes from one to_______ in the class.(1分)
(C) the third
(D) a third
参考答案：D
14. The Chinese women volleyball players _____both in and out of China.(1分)
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(A) are thought good of (C) are well thought 参考答案：B
(B) are highly thought of (D) are ill thought of
15. As the busiest woman there, she made____________ her duty to look after all the other
people's affairs in that town.(1分)
(C) darker and darker
(D) darkest and darkest
参考答案：C
2. There's lots of fruit _______ the tree. Our little cat is also in the tree.(1分)
(A) in
(B) at
(C) under
参考答案：B
17). Financially, who gained most from the crop failure in Brazil?(2分)
(A) the public as a whole.
(B) The coffee growers in Brazil.
(C) The housewives.
(D) on
参考答案：D
3. In _______, the northerners have a particular liking for dumplings while the south¬erners are
fond of rice.(1分)
(A) common
(B) total
(C) general
20). Which of the following factors made the coffee price fall?(2分)
(A) The building up of stocks by restaurants and hotels. (B) The reducing amount of coffee available for sale. (C) The boycott of coffee organized by housewives. (D) The news of the great damage caused by the bad weather.
(A) listen; hearing
(B) hear; listening
(C) be listening; heard
(D) be hearing; listened to
参考答案：B
6. The computer system suddenly _______while he was searching for information on the
(D) particular
参考答案：C
4. Would you like something _____?(1分)
(A) drink
(B) to drink
参考答案：B
(C) drinking
(D) for drinking
5. How can he _______ if he is not _______ ?(1分)
(D) The coffee growers in other countries
参考答案：D
18). This passage mainly deals with _______ .(2分)
(A) the effect of weather on a crop such as coffee (B) the housewives’ reaction to the rise in the price of coffee (C) the reasons for changes in the price of coffee (D) the methods the coffee growers adopted to raise the price of coffee 参考答案：C
参考答案：A
(D) brought about
8. The old houses are being pulled down to ________a new office block.(1分)
(A) make room for (B) make usf (D) supply with
参考答案：A
9. ___________no need ___________the radio as I'm used to studying with it on.(1分)
(A) It's; to turn down
(B) It's; turning up
(C) There's; to turn off
Internet.(1分)
(A) broke down
(B) broke out
(C) broke up
(D) broke in
参考答案：A
7. How much has the company __________this year?(1分)
(A) brought in
(B) brought down (C) brought out
(A) this
(B) that
(C) one
(D) it
参考答案：D
二、阅读理解
Much of the world’s coffee is grown in Brazil. Not long ago an unseasonable frost swept through coffee plantations there. The result affected people in many countries for a long time to come. At first, reports of serious damage were received. These led to a sharp rise in the price of coffee, which had not been a highly profitable crop. Growers in other countries made extra efforts to increase their exports to profit from the expected shortage. However, they were hampered by smugglers who wished to avoid government controls. The price of coffee fell slightly. Then large restaurants and hotels began to buy coffee to build up stocks for future use. The price rose sharply and public resistance developed. Housewives organized a boycott of coffee. This led to a rise in the price of tea and a fall in the price of coffee. Much to the dismay of growers, the price fell sharply. Their response was rather surprising. Instead of selling their stocks of coffee, they began to buy on the open market. Their motive was clear. They wanted to force the price of coffee up, and one way of doing this was to reduce the amount of coffee available for sale to the public. Luckily for coffee-drinkers, this move failed. Restaurants and hotels stopped buying coffee. Large numbers of small growers had to sell their crops to keep alive. The large growers found that they were buying more coffee than they were growing. They abandoned their efforts and let the normal law of supply and demand decided the price. Meanwhile, millions of people had changed to cheaper drinks and would not switch back to coffee.(10分)