英语报刊选读试题1
英语报刊选读--参考答案
英语报刊选读--参考答案UNIT 1THE MAINSTREAM NEWSPAPAERS AND MAGAZINES 1.1）T 2）T 3）T 4）T 5） F6）F 7）T 8）T 9）F 10）TPART TWONEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES BY SUBJECTUNIT 2POLITICSSection BText 11.1）C 2）C 3）B 4）C 5）DText 21.1）B 2）D 3）E 4）F 5）A6）C 7）H 8）G 9）IText 31.barring serving ahead authorizing repeal2.1）B 2）C 3）A 4）DUNIT 3ECONOMICSSection BText11.1）F 2）T 3）F 4）FText 21.1）T 2）F 3）F 4）T 5）TUNIT 4MILITARY AFFAIRSSection B1.1）A 2）D 3）B 4）DText 22.1）B 2）B 3）A 4）AText 33.1）D 2）D 3）B 4）BUNIT 5ENVIRONMENTSection BText 11.1）B 2）C 3）DText 21.1）i 2）g 3）m 4）k 5）j 6）d7）b 8）c 9）a 10）l 11）f 12）e 13）h Text 31.1）T 2）T 3）T 4）F 5）T 6）F 7）TUNIT 6EDUCATIONSection BText 1Section BText 11.1）B 2）DText 21.1）C 2）AText 31.1）F 2）T 3）T 4）FUNIT 7SPORTSSection BText 11.1）The author wants to analyze today's best athletes and shows sports fans what makes star athletes great.2）“The perfection point” refers to the limits of one's physical prowess.3）The Perfection Point is really about what are we as a species going to do as we try to achieve perfection.4）understood the motivation of the athletes using steroids and he was compassionate for them.Text 21.1）B 2）D 3) C 4) D 5) CText 31.1) T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) T2.1）C 2）A 3) B 4) D 5) CUNIT 8ENTERTAINMENTSection BText 11.1) T 2）F 3）F 4）F 5）FText 21.1) F 2）F 3）F 4）T 5）F 6）TText 31.1) F 2）F 3）F 4）T 5）FUNIT 9BOOK REVIEWSSection BText 11.1) T 2) T 3) F 4) FPART THREENEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES READINGS BY V ARIETYUNIT 10WEATHER FORECASTSText 11.1) A 2）B 3）10 KTS 4）1026Hpa, normal 5）2009/09/10,04:51 UTCText21.1) F 2) T2.Phoenix; Sunrise time is laterText31.78, Monday; 52, Wednesday3. Morning newspaper; because there is only low temperature on 13th, Sep., 2009）UNIT 11GRAPHICS（略）UNIT 12SHOWSSection BText 1Text 21. B2.1）F 2) FText 31.George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was born in Dublin, the son of a civil servant. His education was irregular, due to his dislike of any organized training. After working in an estate agent's office for a while he moved to London as a young man (1876), where he established himself as a leading music and theatre critic in the eighties and nineties and became a prominent member of the Fabian Society, for which he composed many pamphlets. He began his literary career as a novelist; as a fervent advocate of the new theatre of Ibsen (The Quintessence of Ibsenism, 1891) he decided to write plays in order to illustrate his criticism of the English stage. His earliest dramas were called appropriately Plays Pleasant and Unpleasant (1898). Among these, Widower's Houses and Mrs. Warren's Profession savagely attack social hypocrisy, while in plays such as Arms and the Man and The Man of Destiny the criticism is less fierce. Shaw's radical rationalism, his utter disregard of conventions, his keen dialectic interest and verbal wit often turn the stage into a forum of ideas, and nowhere more openly than in the famous discourses on the Life Force, «Don Juan in Hell», the third act of the dramatization of woman's love chase of man, Man and Superman (1903).2. The director is Doug Hughes, Sally Hawkins plays as Vivie Warren and Cherry Jones plays her mother Mrs. Kitty Warren.UNIT 13RELATIONSHIP ADVICESection BText 11.1) c 2）g 3）b 4）d 5）f 6）a 7）e Text 31. c 2）d 3）b 4）a 5）f 6）e。
英语报刊选读(第一册)参考答案
BOOK ONE (2)UNIT 1 Campus (2)UNIT 2 Entertainment (3)UNIT 3 Entertainment (5)UNIT 4 Food (6)UNIT 5 Crime (8)UNIT 6 Disaster (10)UNIT 7 Sports (11)UNIT 8 Art (13)UNIT 9 Economy (15)UNIT 10 Ecology (17)UNIT 11 Health (18)UNIT12 Automobile & Driving (20)UNIT 13 Quality problems (23)UNIT 14 Shopping (25)UNIT 15 Gun control (27)UNIT 16 Psychology (28)BOOK ONEUNIT 1 CampusI．Vocabulary Builder1.Definition1)chaotic: extremely disorganized; badly organized; be in mess2)primary: main; most important; key; major; chief; prime; principal3)seduce: attract; tempt4)highlight: the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something such as a holiday,performance, or sports competition5)reluctant: unwilling6)compelling: very interesting or exciting, so that you have to pay attention7)reveal: show; indicate8)mainstream: accepted by or involving most people in a society; normal; ordinary9)critical: important; crucial10)evolution: a long, gradual process during which something develops and changes, usuallybecoming more advanced; a gradual change and development2. Terms translation1) a bipartisan consensus2)high school diploma3)drop-out rate4)college wage premium5)the K-12 system6)more academically rigorous7)well-rounded citizens8)certification tests9)career and technical education3. Blank filling1) persevered 2) persisted 3) insisted 4) insisted 5) persevere6) agony 7) adversity 8) torment 9) plight 10) assure/reassure11) insure/ensure 12) insure 13) insure/ensure 14) assured/reassuredII．Translation1.选择圣路易斯的华盛顿大学是个不错的决定，但真正让我享受到理想大学生活的，（不是大学本身）是我到了大学后作的一些决定。
《英语报刊选读》期末考试试卷附答案
《英语报刊选读》期末考试试卷附答案一、将下列所给的英语名词翻译成中文。
（15小题*2=30）1．The House of Lords2．Social Security3．Capitol Hill4．Speaker5．Fund —raising party6．Senior citizen7．Westinghouse Science Talent Search8．Asia —Pacific summit9．Sovereignty10．British Foreign Secretary11．Christian12．economic recession13．royal family14．the Commonwealth15．spokesman二、报刊阅读题。
Campaign strategists have agreed to focus to focus on the Senate, where leaders hope to complete work on the budget package by May 1. “We felt that if the Senate defeated the proposal, it would not even come up in the House,”says John Rot her, legislative director for the 18—million —member American Association of Retired persons.Targeted mainly are Republicans, who control the Senate, with particular emphasis on the 21 who face re—election next year. The next election looms large in the lobbyists’strategy. “We shall not forget if Congree haves in an unfriendly fashion to the senior citizens of the United States,”warns Jacob Clay man, president of the NCSC, which represents 4.5 million persons. “We shall remember—and 1986 is just around the corner.”Eric Shulman, legislative director for the NCSC, explains: “Those up forreelection will have their ears closest to the ground—and we are making as much of a rumble as we can. We see this issue being won or lost not in Washington but out in the countryside.”Adds Arthur Flemming, former U. S. commissioner on aging and now a lobbyist for the elderly:”“It’s the grass roots that convey the message most effectively.”I ．单项选择题。
英语报刊阅读练习题（一）及答案
英语报刊阅读练习题（一）I.Translate the following words into Chinese. 1. Los Angeles Times Times 2. 2. Time 3. Sun Sun 4. 4. New Statesman and Society 5. UPI UPI 6. 6. Secretary of Homeland Security 7. Department of the Interior 8. State Legislature 9. Lieutenant-Governor 10. Lord President of the Council 11. Minister of State 12. Borough Council 13. Deputy Leader 14. Silicon V alley 15. parliamentary 15. parliamentary democracy democracy 16. AIDS 17. NSA 18. AL/Arab League 19. ICJ 20. SC (UN) II.Translate the following two short paragraphs. 1.We also recognize the challenges that America now faces. We are winning the war against enemies of freedom, yet more work remains. We will prevail in this noble mission. Liberty has the power to turn hatred into hope. 2.以和平方式实现祖国统一，最符合台湾海峡两岸同胞的根本利益。
国家以最大的诚意，尽最大的努力，实现和平统一。
III.Rewrite the following headlines if necessary. 1.Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered 2.Rail Chaos Getting Worse 3.How America Sees the World 4.Woman Kills Husband, Self 5.Chinese Cooks: Masters at Turning a Turnip into a Flower IV .Read the following news and then choose the right answer to each question. News Item 1 At least 29 people are reported dead and even more are missing after severe storms in the State of Florida. Many of the fatalities occurred in the central part of the state where powerful Many of the fatalities occurred in the central part of the state where powerful tornadoes damaged hundreds of buildings. tornadoes damaged hundreds of buildings. Widespread power outages delayed the efforts of Widespread power outages delayed the efforts of rescue crews. Florida has been hit by hail, heavy rains, and wind gusts as high as 20 kilometers per hour since Sunday afternoon. Many areas remain under a tornado watch. 1.What is the condition in the state of Florida? A.It has been attacked by severe drought. B.It has been hit by powerful tornadoes. C.It has been damaged by wind only. D.It has been struck by heavy rain only. 2.When did such weather begin? - 1 -A.Saturday morning. B.Since Saturday afternoon. C.Since Sunday morning. D.Since Sunday afternoon. News Item 2 Authorities in the Philippines are searching for a missing passenger jet. The civil Pacific Air DC9 failed to land on schedule Monday on a flight form Manila to Cagayan de Oro in the southern island of Mindanao. Flight 387 is believed to be carrying 99 passengers and a crew of five. Weather conditions are reported to have been good and the pilot did not report any trouble before contact with him was lost. 3.When is the Air DC9 scheduled to land? A.Monday B.Tuesday C.Wednesday D.Thursday 4.How many people are there in Flight 387? A.99 B.104 C.103 D.105 News Item 3 In central Asia, forestry officials in China say they've put out a fire which spread into Chinese territory from Mongolia. The official news agency said that in nine days the fire had spread across 300,000 hectares in the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia. The thousands of people fighting the In Mongolia fire were hampered by a lack of transport and by strong winds fanning the flames.itself, officials said fires were continuing to blaze across the country. They said 16 people have now died. Several countries and international aid agencies have promised funding to help fight the fire and to house people made homeless by it. 5.What happened in the province of Inner Mongolia? A.A fire was attacking it caused by an explosion. B.16 people died because of the fire. C.A fire lasted for a week. D.A fire was spreading into it from Mongolia. 6.What prevented the fight with the fire? A.A lack of water. B.A lack of transport. C.Strong winds. D.Both B and C. News Item 4 The United States has confirmed that it plans to sell anti-aircraft weapons worth 84 million dollars to Taiwan. The package will include nearly 500 stinger anti-aircraft missiles as well as launching systems and training missiles. The US Defense Department has sent details of the arms to Congress which had to approve the sale. Initial agreement for the deal was reached in March shortly before a Presidential election in Taiwan, and while China was conducting maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait. China said the exercises were a warning against moves by Taiwan to seek independence. 7.How much are the weapons worth? A.80 million. B.84 million. C.18 million. D.50 million. 8.When was the initial agreement first made? A.May B.April C.March D.Not mentioned. News Item 5 With a national strike by shopkeepers and businessmen in Zimbabwe going into its second day, further serious disruption is expected across the country. The government has said it intends to punish all those who have supported the illegal action against tax increases as the closures have denied employees the right to work. It said action would also be taken against civil servants and head teachers who closed their schools. Zimbabwean business leaders have called the statement threatening and without a legal basis. 9.What has caused the national strike in Zimbabwe? A.Employees demanding higher pay. B.Tax increases by the government. C.Head teachers closing their schools. D.Employees being denied the right to work. 10.The government has said it intends to punish _____. A.those who supported the illegal tax increases B.shopkeepers and businessmen C.whoever has supported the strike D.Zimbabwean business leaders V.Read the following article and then answer the questions below. Breaking Up is Hard to Do When Texans Russell Smith and John Anthony traveled to Vermont to join in a civil union in February 2002, they had all the romantic intentions of any couple exchanging “I do’s.” But like the 50 percent of Americans whose marriages end in divorce, Smith and Anthony later decided to call it quits. Because the two had shared business deals. Smith worried he might one day face financial obligations from his ex. So he filed fro divorce in a Texas court. Though a district judge initially agreed to grant one, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott intervened. He feared granting a divorce would signal that the state recognized the union in the first place — a step Texas and other states aren’t yet willing to take. “A court cannot grant a divorce where no marriage existed,” Abbott argued. The judge reversed the divorce and the couple was forced to hash things our on their own. “They were just wanting to legally terminate this relationship,” says Anthony’s lawyer, Tommy Gunn. “Obviously the divorce route did not work.” If gay couples think it’s tough to get married, they may find it’s ever harder to spite up. Few want to think about it on the way to the altar, but “we’re not immune to relationship problems,” says David Buckel, an attorney who directs the marriage project at Lambda legal. Though all it takes is a romantic weekend to tie the knot under Canada’s just-passed same-sex marriage law or get linked by civil union in Vermont, both places requires at least one member of the couple to establish residency for a year before granting a divorce or official dissolution. Of the roughly 5,000 civil unions performed so far in Vermont, the only state that legally recognizes the same-sex commitments, 85 percent went to out-of-staters. That has left other states grappling with what to do when civil unions sour — and whether standard divorce laws can apply. A West Virginia family-court judge agreed to use divorce laws to dissolve a civil union there last year. But Connecticut courts dismissed the divorce case filed by Glen Rosengarten, who decided to end his 15-year relationship shortly after he and his partner got a civil union in Vermont. Dying of AIDS, Rosengarten wanted to preserve his estate for children from an earlier marriage, says his lawyer Gary I. Cohen. “He had incredible anxiety about it — he really wanted closure in his life,” Cohen says. Rosengarten appealed to the state Supreme Court, but died before the case was heard. Medical bills ate up his estate, so inheritance became a moot point, too. Without access to divorce, all the benefits gay couples get with a civil union — shared property, adoption rights, insurance — must be undone one by one. If they can’t dissolve the union, they may not be free to enter into a new union or marriage, either. “It shoves gay people into a no man’s land where they have to fight it out for themselves,” says Evan Wolfson, director of Freedom to Marry. “Because it’s not marriage, people don’t have one of the automatic protections that comes with marriage,” Gay couples can’t hope to erase the pain that comes with parting. But after last week, there’s at least a chance they may one day get a little more help when things fall apart. Comprehension 1.According to Para. 2, _____. A.both Canada and Vermont have passed same-sex marriage law B.both Canada and Vermont will not grant a divorce until the couple resides for one year C.there are About 5,000 same-sex civil unions in Vermont D.attorneys at Lambda Legal never handled any marriage problems 2.Which of the following statement is NOT true? A.Smith and Anthony established a civil union in February 2002. B.Texas would acknowledge civil union. C.One out of two Americans divorces. D.Vermont is the only state that admits same-sex marriage. 3.Which of the following statement is NOT true about Rosengarten? A.He entered a civil union Vermont. B.He was once married and had children. C.He filed for divorce and the case was dismissed by both the Connecticut court and the Supreme Court. D.His children cannot inherit his legacy because AIDS consumed his estate completely. 4.When civil unions failed, _____. A.a gay couple can not enter into a new union or marriage without being granted a divorce. B.standard divorce laws are invalid C.standard divorced laws can be used to solve the problem D.couples in Vermont can be granted divorces 5.According to the passage, which of the following benefits can gay couples get with a civil union? A.victim’s compensations rights B.worker’s compensation benefits C.family leave benefits D.adoption rights Word Study Complete each sentence with a word or phrase given below (in its appropriate form if necessary). erase fall apart legal agree tough incredible initially access financial appeal to 1.Tokyo and New York are major _____ centers. 2.She came _____ to spend a few days, but in the end she stayed for a whole month. 3.It’s _____ finding a job these days. 4.Should euthanasia be made _____? 5.He _____ to let me go home early. 6.He gave an _____ explanation of the cause of the accident. 7.She _____ the high court against her sentence. 8.Nowadays students in rural areas have _____ to the Internet. 9.She couldn’t _____ the accident from her memory. 10.Their marriage finally _____. VI.The following questions are connected to your reading course studies. Write down in English your own opinions, using 100-120 words each. Question: Write down what you think of both the problems and the benefits that can be brought to the native community, by the immigration of people of alien race, colour and religion. 英语报刊阅读练习题（一）答案I.Translate the following words into Chinese. 1. 《洛衫矶时报》《时代》《洛衫矶时报》 2. 《时代》3. 《太阳报》《太阳报》4. 《新政治家和社会》《新政治家和社会》5. （美）合众国际社（美）合众国际社6. 国土安全部长国土安全部长7. 内政部内政部8. 州议会州议会 9. 副州长副州长10. 枢密院长枢密院长 11. 国务大臣国务大臣12. 市政会市政会 13. 副领袖副领袖14. 硅谷硅谷 15. 议会民主制议会民主制16. 艾滋病艾滋病 17. （美）国家安全局（美）国家安全局 18. 阿拉伯国家联盟阿拉伯国家联盟19. （联合国）国际法院（联合国）国际法院 20. （联合国）安全理事会（联合国）安全理事会 II. Translate the following two short paragraphs. 参考译文：1. 我们也认识到美国所面临的挑战。
英语报刊选读A及标准答案
教学点： 年级： 班级： 姓名： 学号： 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题《英语报刊阅读》试题（A 卷）Part Ⅰ Reconstruct the messages of the following headlines of news stories: (1% for each, 10%)Example: Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered ---An Italian Ex-Mayor Is Murdered1. ________ US ________ told not exploit ________ Tibet issue.2. Rubin ________ Greenspan ________ at odds.3. Visitors ________ flocking to Mao ’s birth place.4. ________ man ________ quizzed after ________ wife is knifed in ________ sports store.Part Ⅱ Read the following passage and answer the Questions A 5-34 (1% for each,30%) and B 35-44 (2% for each,20%)A Tuition Reform for Higher EducationChinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recent years. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute and important part of the reform. Schools which once admitted students almost exclusively according to state plans are becoming more accepting of students sent by work groups for further training and those who pay their own fees.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year, up 158 200 or 25 percent over last year's figure. Of these, 216 000, or 27.4 percent, will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.In the past, the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students, a matter of policy since New China was established in 1949. Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel, it brought a heavy burden to the sate, hindering further development of higher education. Since higher education is non —compulsory education in China, to charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilities and expedite the development of education in this stage. As an added benefit, paying their own way will encourage students to study harder.The reform will take effect in two directions. State—financed students will begin paying part of the costs of their education, and more self—paying students will be accepted.In August 1989, under the direction of the State council, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the Sate Price Bureau drew up stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning. Beginning from that year, freshmen at regular universities and colleges and professional schools (including cadres taking special training courses and students working on a second degree) were charged 100 yuan (about us $17) each for their tuition fee, and this low charge is expected to be raised gradually. The figure was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions such as Guangdong Province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300 yuan. Students living on campus paid about 20 yuan per year for accommodation and the charge was slightly higher for better furnishing. Normal school students and those admitted on scholarships need only pay for accommodation. Reduced tuitions and fees are available to students in need of financial assistance, but accommodation expenses will remain the same.In June 1992, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation, short—term training programs, correspondence courses and night school. These should be determined according to the needs of each school, the abilities of students to pay and general conditions in each area. The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year. Liberal arts, history and economics students of the fine arts pay 400 to 600 yuan per year, and students of the fine arts 400 to 750 yuan. Statistics for 1992 show students paid an average of 340 yuan in tuition that year, only 5 percent of the real cost.Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidiesfrom their work units. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit students with financial difficulties.Guidelines concerning self—paying students were first set out in 1989. The State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses. The charge for each self—paying student averaged 2 000 yuan of the cost in 1992, or 30 percent of the cost. Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units, with payment coming either in part or in full from their units, are somewhat higher. Self—paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduating.Charges for correspondence courses and night school are equal to or slightly higher than those for full-time students enrolled according to the state plan.With their improvement of their living standards and the deepening of reform, people in general accept the changes in the tuition system. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuition rates will be more flexible and diversified. Student payments will be augmented by finding from the state, enterprises and funds raised from the public. Laws and regulations will by enacted to ensure steady progress, and overseas organizations and individuals are encouraged to set up and operate schools in China.--21st Century, Apr.20, 1992 Reading ComprehensionCircle the letter that best suits the answer or completes the statement.5. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees ____.A. pay an important part in the reformB. make up an important part of the reformC. include an important part of the reformD. hold an important part of the reform6. Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year ____.A. which is the same as last years figure密封线内不要答题B. which is more than last year's figure by 158 200C. which is 25 per cent over last year's figureD. both B and C7. Among 786 200 students ____ will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.A. 158 200B. 21 600C. 27.4 per centD. 25 per cent8. Since New China was established, all tuition and school fees for university students ____.A. Were paid by their work groupsB. Were paid by the students themselvesC. Were paid by the stateD. Were paid by the local government9. The policy which the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students ____.A. Brought lots of profits to the stateB. Was helpful to further development of higher educationC. Brought many advantages to the stateD. Brought expense and trouble to the state 10. Which statement is not true?A. To charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilitiesB. As an added benefit, paying their own way will encourage students to study harderC. Higher education is compulsory education in ChinaD. Tuition reform for higher education will take effect in two directions11. Stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning was drafted by ____.A. the State Education CommissionB. the State CouncilC. the universities and collegesD. the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题12. The figure on tuition fee was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions, but was ____.A. fixed at 300 yuanB. limited in 300 yuanC. over 300 yuanD. much more than 300 yuan13. Students in need of financial assistance ____. A. can get a grantB. need only pay for accommodationC.can get support from the local governmentD. can enjoy reduced tuitions and fees14. According to the stipulations made by the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau, the tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can ____.A. be changed between 300 and 500 yuan per academic yearB. be fixed at 300 or 500 yuan per yearC. be set at 400 or 600 yuan per yearD. be extended from 400 to 750 yuan per year15. The children of revolutionary martyrs in Shanghai ____. A. enjoy reduced tuition B. enjoy free charge tuition C. gain allowance from governmentD. receive subsidies from their parents work units16. Stipulations concerning self —paying students took effect in ____. A. 1989 B. 1992 C. 1990 D. 199117. Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units ____.A. are set at 2 000 yuan per yearB. are exempted 50 per cent from the whole cost of their educationC. are rather higherD. are exempted 30 percent18. Self—paying students, after their graduation, ____.A. will return to their unitsB. will be appointed to do some work by the stateC. are provided employments by the statD. are not assigned jobs by the state19. Which statement is true?A. The increases in tuition rates can not be changed easilyB. Students payment will be decreased by funding from the state and enterprisesC. Laws and regulations will be made to ensure steady progressD. People in general can't accept the change in the tuition reformVocabularyChoose the best answer to explain the meaning of the underlined word or phrase.20. Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recent year____.A. WalkingB. stepC. footD. speed21. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute an important part of the reform____.A. Make upB. establishC. holdD. Complete22. Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel, it brought a heavy burden to the state____.A. it brought the state expense and troubleB. it brought the state sufferingC. it made the state involve in difficultiesD. it caused the state involved in troubles23. The reform will take effect in two directions____.A. will take placeB. will come into forceC. will affectD. will have an influence24. The figure was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions such as Guangdong, province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300yuan____.A. coveredB. aboutC. overD. much more than25. This Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation____.A. decideB. fixC. put forwardD. Both A and B26. The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year____.A. be charged between 300 and 500B. set at 300 or 500C. be decided at 300 or 500D. extend from 300 to 50027. Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition____.A. determinedB. damageC. harmfulD. influential28. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition____.A. charges a little forB. makes free charge forC. reduces the charge forD. Both A and B29. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units____.A. insisted onB. not enforcedC. chargedD. exempted30. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit students with financial difficulties____.密封线内不要答题A. helpB. give money toC. give profits toD. send allowance of money to31. The State Educational Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education____.A. arrangedB. advocatedC. stated clearlyD. stimulated32. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses____.A. includeB. exemptC. changeD. provide money for33. Self —paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduation____.A. After graduation the state doesn't give employments to the self —paying studentsB. After graduation, the state doesn't appoint the self —paying students to do some workC. After graduation, the self-paying students are not going to apply for jobsD. All are wrong34. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuition rates will be more flexible and diversified____.A. will be more easily bent and variousB. will be more limited and various.C. will be easily changed and in variety to adapt to new conditionsD. will be raised more than beforeB Endangered Trade(The Asian Wall Street Journal, Mar., 1999)Such is the special relationship between America and its NATO partners that while that alliance cooperates to bomb Serbian forces, the U.S. and the EU are managing a trade war against each other. Fortunately, no lives are at stake in the latter conflict. Yet if it spreads unchecked, the rest of the world is sure to feel the pain of it.密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题It's hard to decide whether the U.S. or Europe deserves the most contempt for expanding their trade war. The first fight, over bananas, is essentially a struggle between two fruit distributors with strong political connections. Now Washington and Brussels are escalatingtheir battle over beef, with European farmers stooping to science in their claims that hormone-treated American beef is unsafe.In his first term in office, President Bill Clinton teamed up with the Republicans to push major free-trade liberalizations. Now, however, he seems bent on pursuing 'level even if playing fields,'torpedoing the world economy. The latest salvo was fired this week, with the U.S. announcing it has targeted close to $1 billion of European products for 100% tariffs if the European Union doesn't drop the hormone nonsense.The move follows an earlier announcement that the U.S. administration will fight Europe's banana import regime by hitting a range of European goods with prohibitive tariffs. Add to this renewed American threats to raise the drawbridge to Russian, Japanese and Brazilian steel, as well as administration support for a congressional vote to ban Concorde flights from Europe in relation for EU threats to refuse landing rights to old-American planes retrofitted with noise reducing technology.Mr. Clinton sounded the protectionist battle cry in his January State of the Union address, where he vowed to fight for 'a freer and fairer trading system for 21st century America.' In the case of agriculture, when the respective lobbies on both sides of the Atlantic enter the fray, that translates into a sticky situation. On the whole, American farmers are major exporters. And U.S. farmers have a good case on beef hormones. But it is nonetheless dangerous for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion in trade.This is not to excuse the EU. The hormone argument is nonsense. The World Trade Organization has acknowledged as much, ordering the EU to allow imports of American meat by May 13. Brussels has responded by saying that it needs more time because European citizens, who supposedly don't like hormones in their food, would rebel against their governments if American meat suddenly appeared on their store shelves.Were it not for the high stakes involved for both producers and consumers, the argument might be amusing. When governments curtail trade the global economy shrinks and for all the jobs 'saved' by protections, there are a lot more lost. The Smoot-Hawleyagricultural protections imposed by the U.S. Congress in the late 1920s certainly contributed to the Great Depression. Mr. Clinton may believe he is fighting the good fight. But we've never thought much of the kind of war where you pose even when you win.Judge whether the following statement are True or False:35. ( ) The Trade war between the U.S. and the EU has cost no lives but is equally dangerous.36. ( ) It's very easy to decide who is to blame for expanding the trade war.37. ( ) The very beginning of the trade war suggests that it bears political significance.38. ( ) The author agrees that hormone-treated beef is harmful to one's health.39. ( ) President Bill Clinton used to be a believer of free trade, but not now.40. ( ) Level playing fields ca do good to the world economy.41. ( ) Besides its trade war with the EU, the U.S. is also in conflict with Japan, Russia and Brazil.42. ( ) The author thinks that in the case of beef, the American farmers are justified.43. ( ) The author thinks that it is a right decision for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion in trade.44. ( ) The two sides have submitted the case of beef to the WTO for settlement.for each,20%)The Rich Get Richer and ElectedBy Steven V. RobertsThe representatives newly elected in 1984 were almost four times as wealthy as thefirst-term lawmakers elected only six years before, according to a new study based one themembers’ financial reports.Behind this remarkable a swing, the study says, are two main factors: a courtdecision that outlawed limits on what candidates could give to their own campaigns,and the enormous growth in the cost of pursuing a seat in Congress. As a result, it isincreasingly difficult for candidates of modest means, particularly women, to mountsuccessful challenges to entrenched office holders.One solution, the authors contend, is a system of public financing for campaigns,but Congress seems in no mood to change the political rules any time soon.“The lower chamber is going upper class,” said Mark Green, the president of The Democracy Project, a public policy institute based in New York. “But this evolution from a House of Representatives to a House of Lords denies the diversity of our democracy. It establishes a de facto property qualification for office that increasingly says: low and middle income need not apply.”The Democracy Project produced the study in cooperation with the United States Public Interest Research Group, a similar institute situated in Washington. But their research was not entirely theoretical. In 1980 Mr. Green was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 15th District, in Manhattan. The winner was Bill Green, one of the wealthiest members of Congress.Of Assets and MillionairesMembers of Congress must report their assets in broad categories, not exact numbers, so the figures in the study are not precise. But the minimum average wealth of the 43 lawmakers first elected last year was $251,292. Six years earlier, the 74 new members reported an average of only $41,358 in assets. With inflation figured in, the increase was almost 400 percent in real terms.Moreover, financial data on the class of 1978 indicated only one millionaire, William F. Clinger Jr., a Pennsylvania Republican. Last year's newcomers included 15 possible millionaires, more than a third of the entire group. Topping the list was Joseph J. Dioguardi, a Westchester Republican, who listed assets of $1 million to $2.46 million.The main reason for the change, Mr. Green maintains, is the Supreme Court decision of 1976 in the case of Buckley V. Valeo. In that case, the Court ruled that limits mandated by Congress on the amount a candidate could give to his or her own campaign were an unconstitutional abridgment of individual rights. At the same time, the Court upheld limits on amounts contributed by outsiders.“Quite naturally”, Mr. Green said, “this puts a premium on personal wealth.The 43 Representatives newly elected in 1984 spent an average of $459,344; of that, $50,329 was their own money in an average case. Eight of the 43 spent more密封线内不要答题than $100,000 in personal funds but the clear leader was Tommy F. Robinson, an Arkansas Democrat, who contributed $441, 167 to his own campaign. Mr. DioGuardi was next with a personal donation of $210,000.The Senate Puts an even higher premium on wealth. Last year the average candidate for the Senate spent $2 million, and the roster of millionaires in the Senate is steadily growing.The second factor putting a premium on personal wealth, Mr. Green argues, is the rapid rise of political action committees. They tend to favor incumbents with their campaign contributions, and a result, Mr. Green says, is that it takes a wealthy challenger to make a race of things.One apparent effect is the obstacle this poses for women who run for Congress. While women in rapidly rising numbers are capturing local and state offices, their representation on the national level has stayed static. The class of 1984 included only two women: Helen D. Bentley of Maryland and Jan Meyers of Kansas, both Republicans.“It is largely men who control wealth in America,” Mr. Green said, “and if wealth is a major variable in political success, that automatically means more men will run and win.”Fred Wertheimer, president of Common Cause, the public affairs lobby that , if you're not personally wealthy, and you're not willing to indebt yourself to the PAC's, you face an uphill struggle just to get your message on the table.The authors of the study argue that some form of public financing for campaigns should be instituted. “Competition for public office should be based more upon merit than money,” asserted Gene Karpinski, executive director of the public interest research group.Mr. Wertheimer argues that “members of Congress know they have a national scandal on their hands ” and are willing to consider public financing, or at least a total limit on PAC contributions. But the chances for change in the current system remain decidedly poor.Obviously the current occupants of Capitol Hill have kept their seats under the present rules, which clearly favor incumbents. Accordingly, Mr. Green maintains, Congress is still probably “several scandals away ” from a serious push to change the campaign system.密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题(From The New York Times, September 24, 1985)45. Why has the House of Representatives been changing into a rich man's club or a House of Lords?46. In what way did the Court decision favor the wealthy candidates?47. Are women far behind men in getting Congressional offices? Please give an example for your answer.48. What role do political action committees play in a campaign for public office? 49. According to the author of the study, on what basis should the political race for public office be placed?Part Ⅵ Translate the following into Chinese .(20%)How to negotiateThe US is an attractive market. Its business culture, which has brought the world “shareholder value ” and “IPOs ”, has been leading commercial thinking in recent years and will continue to do so. But whoever wants to succeed in the US needs to remember the rules of the game.US business is described by the lyrics of the song New York, New York: “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!” Yet a euphoric approach to business is by no means enough. Although business communication in the US is pleasant and easygoing, it is at the same time ruthlessly focused.Communicating is natural talent of Americans. When negotiating partners meet, the emphasis is on small talk and smiling. There is liberal use of a sense of humour that is more direct than it is in the UK. If you give a talk in America, you should speak in a relaxed way and with plenty of jokes to capture your audience's attention.《英语报刊阅读》试卷（A 卷参考答案）Part Ⅰ Reconstruct the messages of the following headlines of news stories: (1% for each, 10%) 1、The is the 2、and are3、are4、A is his aPart ⅡRead the following passage and answer the Questions A 5-34 (1% for each,30 %) and B 35-44 (2% for each,20%)A:5～9 BDCCD 10～14 CDBDA 15～19 BACDC20～24 DAABA 25～39 BACBD 30～34 ACDBCB:35～39 TFTFT 40～44 FTTFTPart ⅢRead the following passage and answer Questions 45～49 (4% for each,20%) 45. Because the House of Representatives is largely composed of wealthy men, and they get elected not on their merit, but on their money.46. The court decision outlawed limits on the amount that a candidate could give to his own campaign. At the same time it upheld limits on amounts contributed by outsiders.47. Yes. Take the Congressional election in 1984 for example, only two women got elected.48. They play a very important role to help officeholders to get re-elected with campaign contributions.49. Some form of public financing should be taken. Competition for public office should be based more on merit than money.Part ⅣTranslate the following into Chinese .(20%)美国是一个有吸引力的市场。
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《英语报刊选读》平时作业1Unit One QuestionsLesson One P9Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What activities are harming ancient Buddhist grottoes?2.Who turned the caves into the painted shrines?3.Are murals in good shape?4.Why is it difficult for the authorities to prevent them from being destroyed?5.Does the Chinese government value the preservation of those historical and cultural sites?6.Why did Mr. Neville Agnew say “ tourism and conservation are good partners”?Lesson Two P18Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What is Beijing running for?2.When will the site be chosen for the games?3.Did China get fair play in choosing the site for the 2000 games?4.What are the reasons listed by the Bid Committee of Beijing for choosing it for the 2008games?5.What is the goal of the English-speaking drive in Beijing?Lesson Three P29Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why did some of the HBS grads choose to come back to China although they had receivedlucrative offers from America’s top companies?2.What profession do they usually like to go in for?3.Why did most of them choose to take in IT industry?4.Why did some of them decide to stay in the US while some chose to come back?5.What do you think is the biggest obstacle preventing the elite from coming back home?6.What does the title of this article “ Home At Last” mean?Unit Two QuestionsLesson Four P38Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why are virtual institutions thought of as best graduate schools?2.Why is the huge upsurge of interest in remote learning?3.Will the distance education substitute the traditional education? Explain.4.What’s the advantage of remote learning?5.What’s the opposite idea about remote learning?6.What are the factors you should consider before you choose a distant-education school?Lesson Five P57Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Do researchers agree with each other on the correlationship between college selectivityand future income of the graduates? Cite examples to answer the question.2.Are all state-run universities less competitive than private universities? Please giveexamples.3.If a candidate is admitted to Harvard University, but decides to go to a state university,will his future earnings be affected?4.For students from poor backgrounds, does it affect their future earning to choose an eliteuniversity? Why?5.Where do most top companies go to recruit their employees? Why?6.What has influenced the old pattern of employee recruiting for companies?7.What is the attitude of the author of the article toward the issue of college selectivity?Lesson Six P70Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.How many American colleges do you know? Which of them are the best?2.What are admissions quotas?3.State the reasons for Asian-American children’s success at school. What is their chiefmotivation?4.Do all American college administrators adopt the policy of acceptances based purely on merit?Why or why not?5.Why do Asian-American children tend to major in math and science? What is your view abouttheir inclination?6.Why can’t American parents spend as much time as Asian parents do with their kids?Lesson Seven P88Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Do you think Confucianism still plays an important role in education? What do Confucianideals mean?2.Were the early Asian immigrants fairly treated? State the reason.3.What does a “ grade grind” mean?4.Is it based on fair play for the leading universities to prefer “ varsity athletes and childrenof alumni” to better-scoring candidates? Is it an unconscious or conscious bias?5.Do all Asian Americans lead a good life ?6.What is the attitude of the journalists towards the Asian-American students in this article?《英语报刊选读》平时作业2Unit Three QuestionsLesson Eight P98Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Who are the top decision-makers in the case?2.What are the factors which have caused government officials to accuse Mr. Lee of spying?3.Why was Mr. Lee placed in solitary confinement? Was it appropriate for the authorities to doso?4.Did the Justice and Energy officials in question agree with what Judge Parker said?5.Do you think Justice Department official have thrown the book at Dr. Lee?6.Who is to blame in the case?Lesson Nine P110Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.How many black churches were burned or vandalized from 1994 to 1996 according to theCenter for Democratic Renewal? Are these cases solved ? Why or why not?2.What does it mean to say “ church fires are an election-year issue”? How does Clintonreact to them?3.Are the inference from the arson in Enid and the emerging facts of the investigation inagreement? What do you think about it?4.Why does the author say the federal task force is entering a quagmire?5.Why must President Clinton walk a fine in dealing with the arsons?Lesson Ten P125Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What does the title of this article “ Big Crimes, Small Cities” mean?2.Why do the people show apathy towards people being attacked by criminals?3.Why are teenagers more apt to use deadly force over small matters?4.What does it mean that Charlotte risked becoming a “ fortress city”?5.Does the crime wave have something to do with drugs, guns, and the economic recession?State the reason.Lesson Eleven P135Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why is people’s focus switching from the material to the spiritual?2.What has caused the serious disorder that afflicts US society today? What does an “ anythinggoes” philosophy mean? What has it resulted in?3.What has dragged people down? What is Bob Dole’s attitude toward Hollywood? Why is Mr.Clinton so interested in Dole’s critique of it? And what has he asked Congress to do?4.Why did Plato say even poets such as Homer ought to be banned?5.What enables TV to have impact on people? What world view do people have as a result ofthe TV and film industries’ influence on them?6.What can Americans do or what should they do about the influence of the entertainmentindustry?Lesson Twelve P148Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What crisis did West Point undergo in recruiting its cadets during the Vietnam War?2.What have the academy critics often charged it with in the years since the V ietnam War?3.What training and courses do cadets have to take? Is it a hard and heavy load or a light one?Explain.4.Who are the generals graduated from the school?5.Why is the article entitled “ West Point Makes a Comeback?”Unit Four QuestionsLesson Thirteen P162Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Who are lobbyists usually hired by? What for?2.What is the relationship between lobbyists and legislators?3.Why do some of the former senior officials choose lobbying as their profession?4.How do lobbyists earn their pay? How effective are they?5.What are the other words throughout the text which refer to members of Congress?Lesson Fourteen P171Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why has the House of Representatives been changing into a rich man’s club or a House ofLords?2.In what way did the Court decision favor the wealthy candidates?3.Are women far behind men in getting Congressional offices? Please give an example foryour answer.4.What role do political action committees play in a campaign for public office?5.According to the authors of the study, on what basis should the political race for publicoffice be placed? Do you think it possible for Congress to change the campaign system in the context of the present American political system?Lesson Fifteen P189Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What did Mr. Al Gore plan to do after a U.S. Supreme Court decision? Was it wise for him todo so?2.Why couldn’t Mr. Gore win the presidential election since he outpolled Mr. Bush in thepopular vote?3.Was the 5-to-4 decision of the Supreme Court, technically, for the vote recount in Florida oragainst it?4.Will the Bush administration face the Herculean(艰巨的) tasks and challenges? Explain.5.What led to some degree to Mr. Gore’s defeat in the general election?6.What are Mr. Gore’s advantage and disadvantage if he runs again for presidency in 2004?Unit Five QuestionsLesson Sixteen P204Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What does Mr. Nixon think of his management of the V ietnam War? What is his purposein blaming his predecessors for the War?2.In the author’s view, is No More V ietnams a history book? Why?3.According to Mr. Nixon, what is the lesson one should draw from the War?4.Did Congress cooperate with him as he conducted the War? Explain your answer.5.What is Mr. Nixon’s prescription for the worldwide rival between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.?Lesson Seventeen P217Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.How many organizations were engaged in the spy war between the U.S. and the formerU.S.S.R.?2.What drive did the American and the former Soviet espionage services carry on for themost effective sabotage of one another’s organizations?3.What bait did those intelligence services usually use to lure one another’s agents totreachery? Give one or two examples.4.What does the word “ story” mean in the sentence “ Later, he passed on the entire story toU.S. agents…” ?Lesson Eighteen P228Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What did the KGB infiltration through the back door mean? Why did it have to do so?2.What are “ the two important cards” American secret services can play in order to lure Sovietspies to defect?3.Is detective work valuable?4.Can an intelligence agency be spyproofed? Prove your point by giving an example.5.What are the other words and phrases in this article for an intelligence agency and a spy?Lesson Nineteen P239Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.In Sergey Frank’s view, what is business communication like in the US?2.How do you understand Sergey Frank’s saying that “ communicating is a natural talent ofAmericans”?3.What has more influence on business communication in US than anywhere else?4.Make a brief account of a typical business communication or negotiation in US. ( Or: What isthe US negotiating style? Cite examples to prove. Or: Summarize the major characteristics of business communication in US and support each with an example.)5.Why have so many joint ventures and alliances between US and Asian companies failed tomeet expectations?6.What suggestion will you give to people doing business in the US? ( Or: What have youbenefited from this text?)Unit Six QuestionsLesson Twenty P251Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What was Mr. Churchill’s view on Britain’s system of government? Do you agree with him?2.What role does Queen Elizabeth II play? Can she play a better role than an Americanpresident in a sense ? Explain.3.What power does queen Elizabeth II have? Does Her Majesty have the real power tochoose a prime minister? Why or why not?4.If the monarchy were abolished, what would things in Britain be like?5.Do you know any scandals about some members of the royal family?6.Why must the monarchy stay? Can it keep a politician from holding all the powers? Do youthink the monarchy must go? State the reason.Lesson Twenty-one P266Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What do CJD and BSE mean?2.What is the people’s reaction to the mad-cow disease? In Major’s view, who should take theresponsibility for the beef scare?3.Who is to blame for the epidemic of the disease? How does Switzerland fight the disease?4.Is the EU willing to help Britain to solve the problem of the beef scare? Why or why not?5.Can Britain kill all the mad cows? Explain.6.Did the EU leaders take beef with gusto? Do you think it possible for Europeans to like beefas before? State the reason.Lesson Twenty-two P278Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Do all the names, England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, the British Isles and theBritish Commonwealth, have the same meaning of different meanings?2.When and how were Wales and Scotland joined to or united with England?3.Why does economic progress stimulate independence movement in Scotland and Wales?What is the fundamental cause for their desire for independence?4.Will the EC accept Scotland and Wales as its member states? Why or why not?5.Will Scotland and Wales be turned into colonies of Japan?6.Do you think the Scots and the Welsh can gain their independence? Why?Unit Seven QuestionsLesson Twenty-three P287Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What do “ comfort women” and “ comfort stations” mean during World War II?2.What are the women demanding from Japan? Why are they unwilling to accept compensationfrom the private fund?3.What did Mr. Tadashi Itagaki say to Ms. Kim Sang Hee, and what did she reply? Why was thelegislator so unsympathetic?4.Is the Prime Minister caught between public opinion and his conservative party? What is theattitude of the rightists’ league? Do the Japanese people support them, and Asian people agree with them?5.Why is Japan so stubborn in the case of the “ comfort women”?Lesson Twenty-four P296Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Which specific points are highlighted by the author of this text when describing the newIndia?2.What has kicked India’s pace up a gear? And what has made it possible?3.What do you learn about today’s new breed of Indians from this text?4.What problems or obstacles are still remaining that may hinder India’s further development?5.What is the author’s general attitude towards India’s economic progress of development?Lesson Twenty-five P305Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What kind of organization is the Taliban? How has it grown so fast and controlled mostpart of the country so successfully?2.What did the U.S. call on the Taliban to do when it conquered Kabul?3.What is the American attitude towards this movement?4.What law does this faction impose? Would the Clinton administration like it to do so?Why?5.According to Bernard Rubin, what is the most important thing for the Taliban to do?Unit Eight QuestionsLesson Twenty-six P313Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.How was John Moriarty “ stolen” from his parents?2.What was the reason that many Aborigine children were taken from their parents?3.Why did the then Australian authorities adopt such a policy?4.What is John Howard’s stand on the past?5.Why did some of the stolen Aborigines become alcoholic or die premature death?6.What do you think of Mr. Moriarty and the Aborigines’ future?Lesson Twenty-seven P321Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why does the article say that the Europe’s Gypsies may be offered a chance to be recognizedas a nation when some Central European states try to enter the European Union?2.What is the most probable Gypsy territory origin?3.What do the International Romany Union lobby for in such organizations as UN?4.Why is the European Commission wary of encouraging Gypsies to present themselves as anation?5.Have the European Gypsies suffered a lot of pogroms over centuries?6.Are the Gypsies a nation? Explain.Lesson Twenty-eight P329Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.Why did so many Ugandans die in faith?2.What did Mary Snaida-Akatsa prophesy? Why did she bring the Sikh man to church?3.Why do people there seek hope in cults?4.Why do some Africans reject Christian churches?5.How could so many killings have been carried out without drawing attention?Lesson Twenty-nine P338Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What was the story of the severed hand? Why did Mrs. Mhlawuli want her husband’shand since it was severed?2.Why were so many anti-apartheid people persecuted or killed during the white-minorityrule?3.What agreement had been reached between the white government and the AfricanNational Congress before the free election was held in 1994? Does that have any effect on today’s situation? Do you think the concession made by ANC is necessary and reasonable?4.Do you agree with Bob Stanford? Should the wrongs committed under the white minorityrule be forgiven? And must forgiveness come from both sides ? Why?5.What is the Truth and Reconciliation committee’s mission? Can it reach its goals?Lesson Thirty P349Please answer the following questions in simple words.1.What kind of role is Brazil trying to assume in Latin America?2.Why does the U.S. prefer Brazil to take the leading position in the regional integration inLatin America if there is such a thing to happen?3.Is Brazilian government happy with America? What are the causes for the tension between thecountries?4.According to the Brazilian officials, what should U.S. do to keep the friendly relationshipsbetween the two countries?5.How does the author of the article take the current situation between Brazil and the UnitedStates?6.What can you learn from this article about Latin America’s struggle for independence fromU.S. interference in their state affairs?。
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1. What is news? What are some categories of news?A folk definition:News is something that you haven’t heard before;news is what editors and reporters say it is.A more accurate definition:News is information that is published in mass media about recent events in the country or world or in a particular area of activity.In terms of style: spot news, news features, etc.In terms of nature: political, economic, sports, cultural, etc.In terms of area: international, domestic, local, etc.In terms of timeliness: hard news Vs soft news.2. What is news value? What are some basic elements of news value? News value refers to the importance of the facts and details in the news that can satisfy the public’s interest in news. Public interest means the degree of attention the readers pay to the news reports.Basic elements:Timeliness: Freshness strengthens a new story.Proximity: Close-to-home events naturally are of interest to media outlets. Conflict: Whether it revolves people, governmental bodies, or sports teams, conflict is considered newsworthy.Eminence or prominence: Some happening simply are more newsworthy when well-known people are involved.Consequence or impact: Media give prominent play to these.Human interest: Human interest stories often appeal to the emotions of readers, pulling them into the lives of others or into subjects of broad concern.3. What are the functions of newspaper?1. To inform, giving readers the latest news. The dissemination of information must be objective, as far as possible without some sort of perspective; information must be accurate, can’t spread the information that listening to or the first second-hand materials; message should be as complete as possible, or keep up after the development.2. To influence. Newspaper articles or news on the general public has a great influence on the editorial or commentary point of view, it can be something about the public's view.3. To entertain. Newspapers can have on the entertainment pages. You can also publish comic books, comic strips, and even novels, essays and so on. These are for people to read tea recreational.4. To advertise. Advertising In addition to timely delivery of a variety of information, but more importantly, for the newspaper to bring economic revenue.4. What are the features of a front page in a newspaper?(1). A lead storythe most important political, economic and/or military event, sometimes accompanied by a relevant photo.(2). News index or briefon the side or bottom part of the front page.(3). The headlinesbrief but impactive (How to achieve this goal?)(4). Often with few or even no advertisements5. What are the features of headlines in Lexis, Grammar and Rhetoric? Lexical:Small words and abbreviations instead of big, complete ones;Choice of words in headlines — style and purpose.Grammatical:Omission of link verbs such as BE;Infinitives for future events; Phrases as headlines;Present tense for past events;Pre-modification Rhetorical:Parody (仿拟):Temporary transformation allusions, proverbs, famous sayings;Metaphor (隐喻)6. How do news magazines differ from newspaper in layout and news coverage?Articles in a magazine do not merely tell the readers 5ws but provide them with a perfect taste of an art of language. Many narrative and delayed leads, detailed descriptions and the consequences of the events are offered in an article of magazine, accompanied by captions and photos and titles. Every issue has fixed columns. Cover story is the most import news item in a magazine.The news magazines usually have larger space, longer time interval to report more specifically(details), and print eye-catching photos of each article, fixed section.7. What is news lead? What are direct lead and delayed lead?News leads ——the first a few paragraphs which indicate the five Ws and an H (WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW ) of the news story.Direct leadA direct lead tells readers the most important aspect of the story (the five Ws) in a direct and stra ightforward way, and is often used in “hard news” . Delayed leadDelayed lead A delayed lead attracts readers by hinting the content of the story. It is usually found in news features and other “soft stories” that put more emphasis on human interest rather than timeliness of an event.A delayed lead usually sets a scene or evokes a mood with an incident, anecdote, or example.8. What is the body structure of a news story? What are advantages of it? Inverted pyramid (also called “inverted triangle”)—— the most important aspect of a story is higher up in the body of the story, while other information is written lower down in order of importance. Advantages:1. Easy for journalists to write, since the structure is clear.2. Easy for editors to modify, since the lower parts are less important thuscan be readily cut off if necessary.3. Easy for readers to grasp the main idea and decide whether to read on--- time is money!9. What are the difference between tabloids and broadsheets? (at first four aspects)Tabloids：①Headlines are typed in bold print and may extend across the whole page. They are often capitalized. ②Paragraphs are usually only a few lines long. ③The typographical features are very varied: the first paragraph uses larger print and is often bold; the second paragraph is slightly smaller, the third paragraph uses standard print size. Initial letters are usually large.④Punctuation is used sparingly. Commas are often omitted after initialadverbials and between strings of adjectives. Inverted commas are used to mark direct speech and to highlight key words.Broadsheets:①Headlines usually only extend over two columns, the print tends to besmaller. Front page headlines, however, are sometimes an exception.②Paragraphs are longer so the reader has to concentrate for longer periods oftime.③The typographical features are more standard. The same size of print isused throughout except for headlines, strap lines and sub-headlines.④Punctuation is used traditionally and more formally than in tabloids. Dashesare less frequent.10. What are the main functions of mass communication for society?⑴.Surveillance: facts and data;⑵. Interpretation: information on the ultimate meaning and significance of news events;⑶. Transmission of values: The mass media present portrayals of our society and by;⑷. Diversion: ①seeking relief from boredom or the routine activities of everyday life; ②relaxation or escape from the pressures and problems of day to day existence; ③emotional release of pent-up emotions and energy⑸. Linkage: the media function that addresses our need to strengthen our contact with family, friends, and others in our society.11. How to deal with new words in reading newspapers and magazines?⑴. Try to find some help from the author⑵. Try to find some help from word formation⑶. Try to find some help from context and common knowledge12. What is communication? What are the forms of communication? Communication:the process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with others in a particular time and place.Forms of communication:verbal communication, nonverbal communication, visual communication, electronic communication.13. What is the code of ethics for journalists?①Responsibility: Journalists should not use their professional status as representatives of the public for selfish or other unworthy motives.②Freedom of the press: Journalists should be free from government control or censorship.③Accuracy and objectivity: truth is the ultimate goal, objectivity in reporting the news is another goal.14. What is journalism? What does the study of journalism include?In a narrow sense, journalism is the collection and periodical publishing of news. It includes writing for, editing, and managing such media as the newspaper and the periodical. In other words, it means gathering, evaluating, and disseminating facts of current interest.In a broad sense, journalism is the gathering and transmission of news, business management of journals, and advertising in all its phases. And following the advent of radio and television, there was trend toward including all communication dealing with current affairs in the term of journalism.15. What is the definition of news agency? What are the major news agencies in America and Britain?News agencies are organizations that collect, transmit, and distribute news to newspapers, periodicals, television, radio, and other journalistic and mass communications media.America: the Associated Press (AP)美联社; the United Press International (UPI)Britain: Reuters 路透社16. What are the benefits obtained via appreciating the language of English news?Some benefits ——⑴.Acquire latest information (90%)⑵.Understand the fundamentals of English journalism⑶.Know about the different styles of English newspapers and magazines⑷.Improve one’s English competence17. What is privacy? What actions can be regarded as invasion of privacy?Privacy: The right of the individual to be protected against intrusion into his personal life or affairs, or those of his family, by direct physical means or by publication of information.①A TV news crew hiding in a van outside your room and secretly taping your activities while you were inside.(But it’s a different story for public figures such as superstar and politicians.)②A newspaper publishing private medical records that a person has a dreadful disease.18. Give a brief account of the general communication process.The sources encode information and send it to the receivers through the channel, during this process the information will become a message with some noises. The receivers decode the message to get the information and then may become new sources.19. What is Yellow Journalism?Yellow Journalism, in short, is biased opinion masquerading as objective fact. Moreover, the practice of yellow journalism involved sensationalism, distorted stories, and misleading images for the sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and exciting public opinion. It was particularly indicative of two papers founded and popularized in USA in the late 19th century:The New York World -- J. Pulitzer and The New York Journal -- W. R. Hearst.20. What is hard news? What is soft news? How to distinguish between them?Hard news generally refers to up-to-the-minute news and events that are reported promptly.Soft news is background information or human-interest stories, which appeal to people’s curiosity, sympathy, skepticism, or amazement.H v S:1. Difference in the subject matterPolitics, war, economics and crime used to be considered hard news, while arts, entertainment and lifestyles were considered soft news.②The tone of presentationA hard news story takes a factual approach: What happened? Who was involved? Where and When did it happen? Why?A soft news story tries instead to entertain or advise the reader. You may have come across newspaper or TV stori es that promised “News you will use”.。
英语报刊选读练习题
英语报刊选读练习题IntroductionWith the increasing complexity and globalization of our world, it has become essential for individuals to develop strong English language skills. Reading English newspapers and magazines is an effective way to improve language proficiency and keep up with current affairs. In this article, we present a selection of exercises based on English newspaper articles, providing readers with an opportunity to practice their reading comprehension skills while gaining valuable knowledge.Exercise 1: Multiple ChoiceRead the following short news article and choose the correct answer from the options provided:[News Article]Title: "World Leaders Gather for Climate Summit"Date: October 15, 2022World leaders from over 100 countries are convening in New York today for the highly anticipated Global Climate Summit. The summit aims to address the urgent issue of climate change and explore solutions to reduce carbon emissions. Key topics on the agenda include renewable energy strategies, international cooperation, and environmental policies.Question:1. What is the purpose of the Global Climate Summit?A. To discuss strategies for reducing carbon emissionsB. To address environmental policies in New YorkC. To promote cooperation between world leadersD. To explore solutions for energy conservationAnswer: AExercise 2: Fill in the BlanksComplete the following article by filling in the blanks with the appropriate words from the given options:[Article]Title: "New Study Reveals Benefits of Exercise for Mental Health"According to a recent (1)_______ conducted by the University of London, regular physical exercise is closely linked to improved mental well-being. The study involved over 1,000 participants and found that those who engaged in exercise at least three times a week reported lower levels of stress and (2)_______ symptoms.The researchers emphasized that the type of exercise doesn't necessarily matter as long as it is done (3)_______. Activities such as walking, cycling, or even gardening have been shown to have positive effects on mental health. Experts recommend finding an activity that one enjoys to increase the likelihood of (4)_______ the exercise routine.(5)_______, it is important to note that exercise alone does not replace professional treatments for mental health conditions. However, incorporatingregular physical activity into one's lifestyle can serve as a (6)_______ that complements existing therapies.1. A. investigation B. examination C. survey D. research2. A. palpable B. evident C. glaring D. obvious3. A. rhythmically B. periodically C. consistently D. regularly4. A. maintaining B. retaining C. sustaining D. upholding5. A. On the other hand B. Therefore C. Additionally D. Nonetheless6. A. supplement B. substitute C. substitute D. complementAnswers:1. D2. B3. C4. A5. C6. DExercise 3: True or FalseRead the newspaper excerpt below and determine whether the statements are true or false:[News Excerpt]Title: "New Technology Revolutionizes Food Delivery"A breakthrough in autonomous vehicle technology is set to revolutionize the food delivery industry. Self-driving cars equipped with cutting-edge software will soon deliver food orders directly to customers' homes. The technology aims to reduce delivery time and increase efficiency.Statements:1. Autonomous vehicle technology is expected to transform food delivery. (True/False)2. Self-driving cars will only deliver food to restaurants. (True/False)3. The primary objective of the technology is to improve delivery efficiency. (True/False)Answers:1. True2. False3. TrueConclusionEngaging in regular reading exercises based on English newspaper articles can significantly enhance one's language skills and broaden their understanding of current events. By practicing multiple-choice questions,fill-in-the-blanks exercises, and true/false statements, readers can improve their reading comprehension abilities while staying informed about a variety of topics. So, pick up a newspaper or magazine and start practicing!。
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英语报刊选读试卷1第一部分交际用语（10分）1.----Hello, Xiaohui. How was the party?----- .A I’m fine, thank you .B It was Friday.C Hi, Jack. We had a greattime.2. ------ ?------ Two years ago.A Where did you go?B Do you like JapanC When did you visitJapan?3.----Can I help you?------ .A Nice to see you.B Yes, please.C Not at all.4. ---- What do you usually do at weekends?------ .A I play football with a group of friends.B It’s lovely. Thank you.C Istarted learning tennis when I was 6.5. ---Ivydale Guesthouse. Can I help you?---- .A Salad, please.B Yes, please. I’d like to make a reservation.C I’ll gothere myself.第二部分词汇与结构（40分）（）6. He go to see the doctor at once.A has betterB will have betterC had betterD had the best( ) 7. Thank you me the important news.A tellB to tellC that tellD for telling( ) 8. I can’t find in his exercise.A anything wrongB something wrongC wrong thingD wrongnothing( ) 9. Jim’s parents gave him a bicycle his birthday.A toB forC ofD past( ) 10.My parents will go out to have dinner this evening.A eachB bothC allD every( )11. We hope you better in your lessons in the new year.A will doB to doC doingD did( ) 12. The old man always wants others his old stories.A listenB listen toC to listen toD listening to( ) 13.Everybody in the class the new English teacher.A is likeB likeC are likingD likes( ) 14. We all know Tuesday is third day of a week.A \ theB the theC \ \D the a( ) 15. In China, family names goes .A firstB lastC beforeD after( ) 16.I bought a pair of new shoes in the shop.A meB usC myselfD itself( ) 17.The elephant is animal in the zoo.A heavyB heavierC heaviestD the heaviest( ) 18.Wu Dong did of all in the sports meeting.A badB bestC worseD well( ) 19When a student wants to ask or answer questions in class, he should his hand first.A make upB look upC put upD show off( ) 20.Which subject do you like , English or Chinese?A goodB betterC bestD well( ) 21.Our English teacher English fast.A saysB tellsC talksD speaks( )22.“Would you like apples or oranges?” “ ”A I like applesB Yes, I do.C Apples are good.D Yes, I like.( )23.In winter children like to snow and ice.A playB play toC play withD playing( )24.My mother always early in the morning.A wakes up meB wakes me upC gets me upD takes me up( )25.I t is very cold here. You ‘d better your coat.A take offB not take offC to put onD putting on第三部分阅读理解（20分）（ A ）Peter was a small boy. He lived with his parents in a small house near some hills. The people there were all poor.One night it was very dry and windy.When everybody was asleep, Peter suddenly heard some noise. It came out from the kitchen.He got up and walked to the kitchen. He found that the wood beside thestove（炉子） was burning. There was no water tap (水龙头) in the house.So he could not put out(熄灭) the fire. He shouted loudly to wake upeveryone in the house. Then he ran out of his house and knocked on the doorsto wake the people up. They all left their house quickly.At last the fire was put out by the fireman. Many houses were burnt. But nobody was hurt in the fire.( )26. Peter lived with his .A sistersB brothersC unclesD parents( )27. One night he found that beside the stove was burning.A the tableB the woodC the doorD the window( )28. , so he could not put out the fire.A Everybody was asleepB He couldn’t shout loudlyC The kitchen was very bigD There was no water tap inthe house( )29.Peter knocked on the doors of many houses .A to wake the people upB to get some waterC to find his classmatesD to visit them( )30. hurt in the fire.A People in other houses wereB Peter’s parentswereC Nobody wasD Peter was( B )Helen Keller lived in the U.S.A. She was a great woman.When Helen was a baby, she got very sick. After many weeks, she doctor said, “She is better, but now she can’t see and she can’t hear.” Her motherand father were very sad.After a few years, things got worse. There was no way for Helen to speak to other people. She heard nothing. She saw nothing, she didn't understandanything.Then one day a teacher came to live with Helen and her family. The teacher helped Helen learn about words. Helen was a very bright child andsoon she learned to spell her first word. When she was older, she went tocollege.Helen was very famous. She helped many blind and deaf people. She traveled around the world and helped many people.Helen was a very old woman when she died. The world remembers her today as a brave and wonderful person. She was blind and deaf, but she found a way to see and hear.( )31. Helen Keller got very sick when .A she was a babyB she went to collegeC her teacher came to her home C she was very old( )32. taught Helen Keller her first word.A Her motherB Her teacherC Her fatherD The doctor ( )33.Helen Keller was famous because .A she was an American.B she traveled around the worldC her teacher taught her many things.D she learned to read and write and helped many people in the world.( )34.The world remembers Helen Keller today because .A she was very brightB she was a blind and deaf.C she was a brave and wonderful person.D she went to college( )35.Helen Keller was blind and deaf, but .A she found a way to understand the world.B her mother and father didn’t feel sad.C she found a way to travel around the world.D she found out how people became blind and deaf.第四部分翻译（30分）36.我不想放弃任何一个科目。