单选题Which of the following is NOT true about the early 1990s?A Economic growth slowed down in Europe and Japan.B There was less investment in industrialized countries.C Emerging markets received little surplus funds from developed economies.D The rate of r
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Which of the following is NOT true about the early 1990s?
A
Economic growth slowed down in Europe and Japan.
B
There was less investment in industrialized countries.
C
Emerging markets received little surplus funds from developed economies.
D
The rate of return on investments turned out to be low.
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第1题：
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?__________ 查A.Social change tends to meet with more difficulty in basic and emotional aspects of society
B.Disagreement with and argument about conditions tend to slow down social change
C.Social change is more likely to occur in the material aspect of society
D.Social change is less likely to occur in what people learned when they were young答案：B解析：根据第二段“social changes is also likely to occur more frequently and mole readily in thematerial aspects…in what has been learned later in life rather than what was learned early…in the less basic andless emotional aspects of society than in their opposites”可知A、C、D项都正确，而由第一段最后一句可知，不同的观点以及对现状不满可以加速社会变革．因此B项错误。 -
第2题：
资料：Economic performance is improving in most of the world's leading economies but is still short of a self-sustaining upswing, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
In an update to its economic forecasts, the Paris-based international organisation representing advanced economies said that more private sector investment was needed for the expansion to endure, for wages to rise sustainability and for inequalities to be tackled.
Although all leading economies are now recording positive growth, Catherine Mann, the OECD's chief economist, urged governments to “curb your enthusiasm [ because] strong and sustained medium-term global growth is not yet secured”.
The OECD's economic outlook shows upgrades to the 2017 growth forecasts in China, Russia and Europe excluding the UK with the world outlook also appearing stronger in 2018.
World growth should rise from a low of 3.1 per cent in 2016, to 3.5 per cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2018, the OECD forecast, with the US, the Eurozone, Brazil and Russia contributing most to the improved global outlook.
China's predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2017 and 6.6 per cent in 2018 has been revised higher by 0.2 percentage points in both years and although India's growth rate has been revised down, reflecting adjustment to its new goods and services tax, it is likely to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world.
Only the UK, which remains embroiled in Brexit negotiations, has a deteriorating outlook. Responding to the OECD's forecast that the British economy will be the slowest growing in the Group of Seven in 2018 having been near the top of the league table in 2016, the British Treasury said it was not complacent.
What does the underlined word “complacent” mean in the last paragraph?A.Accustomed
B.Complied
C.Conceited
D.True答案：C解析：本题考查词义判断。
【关键词】the underlined word “complacent”; mean; in the last paragraph
【主题句】 第7自然段Responding to the OECD’s forecast that the British economy will be the slowest growing in the Group of Seven in 2018 having been near the top of the league table in 2016, the British Treasury said it was not complacent. 根据经合组织的预测，英国经济将成为2018年七国集团（G7）中增长最慢的，尽管该国在2016年时曾在该集团名列前茅。对此，英国财政部的回应是它并未掉以轻心。
【解析】题干意为“划线词complacent意思是什么？” 选项A意为“习惯的” ；选项B意为“顺从的”；选项C意为“自负的” ；选项D意为“正确的”。根据主题句可知，英国了解自身情况，表示将予以重视，不会骄傲自满，故选项C符合题意。 -
第3题：
资料：Economic performance is improving in most of the world's leading economies but is still short of a self-sustaining upswing, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
In an update to its economic forecasts, the Paris-based international organisation representing advanced economies said that more private sector investment was needed for the expansion to endure, for wages to rise sustainability and for inequalities to be tackled.
Although all leading economies are now recording positive growth, Catherine Mann, the OECD's chief economist, urged governments to “curb your enthusiasm [ because] strong and sustained medium-term global growth is not yet secured”.
The OECD's economic outlook shows upgrades to the 2017 growth forecasts in China, Russia and Europe excluding the UK with the world outlook also appearing stronger in 2018.
World growth should rise from a low of 3.1 per cent in 2016, to 3.5 per cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2018, the OECD forecast, with the US, the Eurozone, Brazil and Russia contributing most to the improved global outlook.
China's predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2017 and 6.6 per cent in 2018 has been revised higher by 0.2 percentage points in both years and although India's growth rate has been revised down, reflecting adjustment to its new goods and services tax, it is likely to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world.
Only the UK, which remains embroiled in Brexit negotiations, has a deteriorating outlook. Responding to the OECD's forecast that the British economy will be the slowest growing in the Group of Seven in 2018 having been near the top of the league table in 2016, the British Treasury said it was not complacent.
According to OECD, （ ）.A.More efforts will be needed to ensure a sustained economic growth
B.Investment from the government contributes most to the world economy
C.The market is pessimistic on the world economy
D.The world economy is growing rapidly and steadily答案：A解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】 According to OECD
【主题句】第1自然段Economic performance is improving in most of the world’s leading economies but is still short of a self-sustaining upswing, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday. 经济合作与发展组织（OECD）周三表示，全球主要经济体的经济表现正在改善，但仍缺乏足以自我维持的上升势头。
第2自然段In an update to its economic forecasts, the Paris-based international Organization representing advanced economies said that more private sector investment was needed for the expansion to endure, for wages to rise sustainability and for inequalities to be tackled. 这家代表发达经济体、总部位于巴黎的国际组织在更新后的经济预测中表示，需要更多的私营部门投资，才能让经济扩张持续下去、工资实现可持续增长、不平等问题得到解决。
【解析】题干意为“根据经济合作与发展组织（OECD）的推测，下列哪个是正确的？” 选项A意为“要确保经济持续增长需要付出更多努力”；选项B意为”政府投资对世界经济贡献最大”；选项C意为“世界经济市场不乐观”；选项D意为“世界经济正快速稳定增长”。根据主题句可知，世界经济形势正在改善，但缺乏上升势头，需要加强私营部门投资，因此选项B、C、D不符合题意，故选A。 -
第4题：
资料：Large industrialized are now in a recession. What are the prospects for economic recovery?
The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is struggling with the cost of reunification and is in recession. Japan is also experiencing recession and the United States has a large budget deficit.
Forecasters and analysts face questions about the prospects of an economic recovery. Here are some of their findings:
The election of a new president of the United States gave hope to the rest of the world. If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly.
Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for economic stimulus.
The Japanese economy, after years of trade and budget surpluses, is in deep recession and the growth rate has slowed down considerably. German economists have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year. The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany's importance as Europe's largest export market may decline.
However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. They believe it may take several years before there is real recovery. However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy.
The important industrial economies mentioned in the passage are _____.A.Latin American countries and in South-East Asia
B.German, Japan and China
C.German, Japan and United States
D.Not mentioned答案：C解析：本题考查的是细节理解。
【关键词】important industrial economies mentioned in the passage
【主题句】第2自然段The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is... Japan is …and the United States….世界上最重要的三大工业经济体正面临着巨大的问题。德国…，日本…，美国…。
【解析】题目意为“文中提到的重要工业经济体有哪些？”根据主题句，重要的经济体分别是德国、日本和美国，因此选项C符合题意。 -
第5题：
资料：Large industrialized are now in a recession. What are the prospects for economic recovery?
The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is struggling with the cost of reunification and is in recession. Japan is also experiencing recession and the United States has a large budget deficit.
Forecasters and analysts face questions about the prospects of an economic recovery. Here are some of their findings:
The election of a new president of the United States gave hope to the rest of the world. If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly.
Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for economic stimulus.
The Japanese economy, after years of trade and budget surpluses, is in deep recession and the growth rate has slowed down considerably. German economists have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year. The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany's importance as Europe's largest export market may decline.
However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. They believe it may take several years before there is real recovery. However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy.
According to the passage, which one is NOT true?A.Consumer and investor still hold confidence in the US economy.
B.There is little scope for provoking the economy.
C.US is predicted to be recovering very slowly.
D.The US recovery would give the rest of the world a more promising future.答案：A解析：本题考查的是细节理解。
【关键词】not true
【主题句】
第5自然段Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. 消费者和投资者的信心在减少。Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for
economic stimulus. 巨大的赤字和下跌的短期利率意味着经济刺激方案前景堪忧。However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly. 然而，分析师现在承认美国恢复速度很慢。
第4自然段If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. 如果美国经济能够恢复，其他国家会面临一个更有希望的未来。
【解析】题干意为“以下哪一项不正确？”选项A意为“消费者和投资者对于美国经济仍然充满信心”，和原文相反；选项B意为“刺激经济前景堪忧”；选项C意为“美国经济预计恢复十分缓慢”，选项D意为“美国的恢复会给其他国家带来更有希望的未来”，选项B、C、D与主题句一致，故选A。 -
第6题：
资料：Large industrialized are now in a recession. What are the prospects for economic recovery?
The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is struggling with the cost of reunification and is in recession. Japan is also experiencing recession and the United States has a large budget deficit.
Forecasters and analysts face questions about the prospects of an economic recovery. Here are some of their findings:
The election of a new president of the United States gave hope to the rest of the world. If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly.
Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for economic stimulus.
The Japanese economy, after years of trade and budget surpluses, is in deep recession and the growth rate has slowed down considerably. German economists have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year. The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany's importance as Europe's largest export market may decline.
However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. They believe it may take several years before there is real recovery. However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy.
Find words or expressions in the above article which have the meaning of “The amount by which something is less than what is needed”?A.deficit
B.surpluses
C.decline
D.recession答案：A解析：本题考查的是推理判断。
【关键词】meaning; the amount；less than needed
【主题句】第五自然段Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little
scope for economic stimulus. 巨大的赤字和下跌的短期利率意味着经济刺激前景堪忧。
【解析】题目意为“以下哪个词的意思是‘数量低于所需’？”选项A意为“赤字”，即支出大于收入，符合题意；选项B意为“过剩”，sur-前缀表示“超过”，选项C意为“下降”，选项D意为“衰退”，均不符合题意。 -
第7题：
Which of the following statements about California is NOT TRUE？( )A.California is a sexually liberated state.
B.California has a high abortion rate.
C.About 40% of the pregnant teenagers chose to have an abortion.
D.A recent poll showed that less than half of the respondents supported the amendment.答案：C解析：
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第8题：
单选题Which of the following sentence best responds to “But it will be much easier.., than to conceal the gulf that exists within Europe itself” in para. 13?ABut some of Europe’s leaders are unwilling to take lessons from the country they blame for creating this crises.
BIt is true that Mr. Obama’s focus has been on trying to rebuild ties with Europe.
CI am only using Germany to prove the point that Europe does not speak with one voice.
DNo one else is talking about “a global new deal”.
正确答案： C解析：
题目问的是：下列哪一项最能回应“比起隐藏欧洲内部已存在的分歧，……要简单得多”选项C意为“我只是用德国来证明欧洲并没有统一口径”，两者都说的是欧盟各成员国之间存在分歧。故C正确。 -
第9题：
单选题Which of the following, if true, would most clearly strengthen the assertion in Passage 1 that the fate of chimpanzees living in the wild does not look promising (lines 29－30) ?AWild chimpanzees require a large, contiguous habitat to thrive, but logging reduces their territory.
BPrevious legislative restrictions were symbolic at best, as they outlawed the export of chimpanzees, but did not sufficiently penalize poachers in the past.
CPoachers sometimes do not sell young chimpanzees to dealers, but in fact sell them at local markets.
DRecent investment in economic development in certain African countries is expected to increase the standard of living.
EIncreased death rates due to disease in Africa will eventually reverse trends in population growth.
正确答案： E解析：
第一篇文章提到树木的砍伐导致黑猩猩栖息地的减少，对黑猩猩的生存不利，故选A项。 -
第10题：
单选题Which of the following statements about Nightingale is true?AAs the only child of an upper class family, her parents disapproved of her decision to be a
BNightingale began to learn nursing when she was 24.
CNightingale’s efforts to reorganize the hospitals were welcomed by both the doctors and
DNightingale received all her education from her father.
正确答案： A解析：
细节题。文章第六段尾句提到，经过九年医学护理的学习，南丁格尔在33岁时开始从事看护工作。由此可知，她在24岁时开始学习护理，选项B与之相符。由第四段尾句可知，南丁格尔并不是家中唯一的孩子，她还有一个妹妹，故A项错误。尾段首句提到，南丁格尔的奉献得到病人的感激，却遭到男医生们的憎恨，故C项错误。由第四段倒数第二句可知，南丁格尔的家庭教师教会了她音乐和绘画，故D项错误。因此本题答案为B项。 -
第11题：
单选题According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?ACompany workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.
BDress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.
C“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.
DMany workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.
正确答案： B解析：
信息题。A选项“公司员工20年前就开始穿非正式的服装”和原文第二段“In the early 1990s”不符；B选项“自从1990年代早期，穿休闲服饰就已经成为日常的现象”，而原文意为1990年代早期，穿休闲服饰的风潮刚刚兴起，与此不符；C选项“穿休闲服装最初是作为对员工的一种优待而推行的”和原文“What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees . . .”意义相符，答案为C；D选项“很多员工喜欢穿休闲服饰是为了给他人留下深刻的印象”未在原文提及。 -
第12题：
单选题Which of the following is true of DHL according to the passage?AIt cooperates with TNT Skypack.
BIt is showing signs of exhaustion.
CIt might have a leading position in the international courier business.
DIt has an annual growth rate of 5 %.
正确答案： C解析：
是非题。第一段最后一句提到“That and its annual growth rate of around 5% have worried DHL, the market leader….”，其中the market leader是DHL的同位语。由此可以推测DHL在国际快递业处于领先地位。因此选C。 -
第13题：
According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?___________A.Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago
B.Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s
C."Dress-down Friday" was first given as a favor from employers
D.Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people答案：C解析：由文章第二段第三句话可知，周五穿便装是作为一群员工的喜爱而首次出现的。故选C。 -
第14题：
资料：Economic performance is improving in most of the world's leading economies but is still short of a self-sustaining upswing, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
In an update to its economic forecasts, the Paris-based international organisation representing advanced economies said that more private sector investment was needed for the expansion to endure, for wages to rise sustainability and for inequalities to be tackled.
Although all leading economies are now recording positive growth, Catherine Mann, the OECD's chief economist, urged governments to “curb your enthusiasm [ because] strong and sustained medium-term global growth is not yet secured”.
The OECD's economic outlook shows upgrades to the 2017 growth forecasts in China, Russia and Europe excluding the UK with the world outlook also appearing stronger in 2018.
World growth should rise from a low of 3.1 per cent in 2016, to 3.5 per cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2018, the OECD forecast, with the US, the Eurozone, Brazil and Russia contributing most to the improved global outlook.
China's predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2017 and 6.6 per cent in 2018 has been revised higher by 0.2 percentage points in both years and although India's growth rate has been revised down, reflecting adjustment to its new goods and services tax, it is likely to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world.
Only the UK, which remains embroiled in Brexit negotiations, has a deteriorating outlook. Responding to the OECD's forecast that the British economy will be the slowest growing in the Group of Seven in 2018 having been near the top of the league table in 2016, the British Treasury said it was not complacent.
Which country is not a great contributor to the improved economic outlook？A.Russian
B.UK
C.Brazil
D.US答案：B解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】which country; not a great contributor to the improved economic outlook
【主题句】第5自然段World growth should rise from a low of 3.1 per cent in 2016, to 3.5 per cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2018, the OECD forecast, with the US, the Eurozone, Brazil and Russia contributing most to the improved global outlook. 经合组织预测，全球经济增长将从2016年3.1%的低点，加快至今年的3.5%以及2018年的3.7%，其中美国、欧元区、巴西、俄罗斯对全球增长前景的改善贡献最大。
【解析】题干意为“下列哪个国家对经济增长前景的改善没有贡献？” 根据主题句可知，只有选项B“英国”未被提及，因此符合题意。 -
第15题：
资料：Large industrialized are now in a recession. What are the prospects for economic recovery?
The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is struggling with the cost of reunification and is in recession. Japan is also experiencing recession and the United States has a large budget deficit.
Forecasters and analysts face questions about the prospects of an economic recovery. Here are some of their findings:
The election of a new president of the United States gave hope to the rest of the world. If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly.
Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for economic stimulus.
The Japanese economy, after years of trade and budget surpluses, is in deep recession and the growth rate has slowed down considerably. German economists have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year. The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany's importance as Europe's largest export market may decline.
However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. They believe it may take several years before there is real recovery. However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy.
The tone of the passage suggest that the author is ______about the world economy.A.doubtful
B.indifferent
C.positive
D.pessimistic答案：C解析：本题考查的是态度理解。
【关键词】 tone（语气）；the world economy
【主题句】最后一段However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. 然而，世界上其他地区发出了积极的信号，尤其是一些拉美和东南亚国家。However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy. 然而，技术发展为世界经济带来了希望。
【解析】题干意为“作者对于世界经济的态度是什么？” 本文论述的重点是世界经济发展趋势，所以该题考察的是全文态度。选项A意为“怀疑的”；选项B意为“漠不关心的”；选项C意为“积极的”；选项D意为“悲观的”。根据主题句，选项C符合题意。 -
第16题：
资料：Economic performance is improving in most of the world's leading economies but is still short of a self-sustaining upswing, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
In an update to its economic forecasts, the Paris-based international organisation representing advanced economies said that more private sector investment was needed for the expansion to endure, for wages to rise sustainability and for inequalities to be tackled.
Although all leading economies are now recording positive growth, Catherine Mann, the OECD's chief economist, urged governments to “curb your enthusiasm [ because] strong and sustained medium-term global growth is not yet secured”.
The OECD's economic outlook shows upgrades to the 2017 growth forecasts in China, Russia and Europe excluding the UK with the world outlook also appearing stronger in 2018.
World growth should rise from a low of 3.1 per cent in 2016, to 3.5 per cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2018, the OECD forecast, with the US, the Eurozone, Brazil and Russia contributing most to the improved global outlook.
China's predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2017 and 6.6 per cent in 2018 has been revised higher by 0.2 percentage points in both years and although India's growth rate has been revised down, reflecting adjustment to its new goods and services tax, it is likely to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world.
Only the UK, which remains embroiled in Brexit negotiations, has a deteriorating outlook. Responding to the OECD's forecast that the British economy will be the slowest growing in the Group of Seven in 2018 having been near the top of the league table in 2016, the British Treasury said it was not complacent.
According to the passage,which one of the following statement is true？A.The Russia’s 2017 economic growth forecast has been revised higher.
B.The leading economies have achieved sustainable long-term growth.
C.The OECD is not optimistic about China's economic growth.
D.India's economic growth forecast have been upgraded.答案：A解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】 which one of the following statement is true
【主题句】第3、4、6自然段.Although all leading economies are now recording positive growth, Catherine Mann, the OECD’s chief economist, urged governments to “curb your enthusiasm [ because] strong and sustained medium-term global growth is not yet secured”.尽管所有主要经济体如今都记录的正增长，但经合组织首席经济学家凯瑟琳?曼（Catherine Mann）敦促各国政府“抑制激情，（因为）强劲且持续的中期全球增长尚未得到保障”。
The OECD’s economic outlook shows upgrades to the 2017 growth forecasts in China, Russia and Europe excluding the UK with the world outlook also appearing stronger in 2018.经合组织在经济展望中，上调了对中国、俄罗斯和欧洲（除英国外）2017年的增长预测，2018年的全球经济前景似乎也更加强劲。
China’s predicted growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2017 and 6.6 per cent in 2018 has been revised higher by 0.2 percentage points in both years and although India’s growth rate has been revised down, reflecting adjustment to its new goods and services tax, it is likely to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world.中国在2017年和2018年的预期增速分别达到和，分别被上调0.2个百分点。虽然印度的增长率遭到下调（反映根据该国新的商品及服务税作出的调整），但印度很可能仍是全球增长最快的大型经济体。
【解析】题干意为“下列哪一项是正确的？选项A意为“俄罗斯2017年经济增长预测被上调”；选项B意为“发达经济体已经获得长期可持续增长”；选项C 意为“经合组织对中国经济增长不乐观”；选项D意为“印度经济增长被上调”。根据主题句可知，选项B、C、D与题意不符，故选项A正确。 -
第17题：
资料：Large industrialized are now in a recession. What are the prospects for economic recovery?
The three most important industrial economies in the world are, at the moment, facing enormous problems. Germany is struggling with the cost of reunification and is in recession. Japan is also experiencing recession and the United States has a large budget deficit.
Forecasters and analysts face questions about the prospects of an economic recovery. Here are some of their findings:
The election of a new president of the United States gave hope to the rest of the world. If the US recovered, the rest of the world would face a more promising future. However, analysts now accept that the US will only recover very slowly.
Consumer and investor confidence is still lacking. Large deficits and declining short-term interest rates mean there is little scope for economic stimulus.
The Japanese economy, after years of trade and budget surpluses, is in deep recession and the growth rate has slowed down considerably. German economists have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year. The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany's importance as Europe's largest export market may decline.
However, in some parts of the world, there are more positive signs, particularly in some Latin American countries in South-East Asia. Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. They believe it may take several years before there is real recovery. However, advances in technology are offering hope for the world economy.
It could be implied that rising of the interest rate ______.A.can help towards overcoming this problem about the ratio of debt to income
B.may lead Germany's importance as Europe’s largest export market to decline
C.may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism
D.None of above答案：D解析：本题考查的是推理判断。
【关键词】can be implied;the rising of the interest rate
【主题句】
第6自然段The lowering of German interest rates may bring some relief to other members of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism （ERM）. However, Germany’s importance as Europe’s largest export market may decline. 德国利率降低会给其他欧洲汇率机制成员国带来一些安慰，然而，德国作为欧洲最大的出口市场，其重要性会有所下降。
第7自然段Analysts says that, as long as the rate of interest stays above the rate of growth at national income, then the ratio of debt to income will get worse. Falling interest rates help towards overcoming this problem. 分析师说，只要利率保持在国民收入增长率之上，债务收入比就会变糟。利率减少才会帮助克服这一问题。
【解析】本题意为“根据推断，利率上涨会____?”
选项A意为“能帮助解决债务收入比问题”；选项B意为“可能导致作为欧洲最大出口市场的德国重要性下降”；选项C意为“可能会给其他欧洲汇率机制成员国带来一些安慰”；选项D意为“以上皆不”，根据主题句，利率下降才能出现选项A、B、C情况，因此选项D符合题意。 -
第18题：
Which of the following statements about California is NOT TRUE？( )A.California is a sexually liberated state
B.California has a high abortion rate
C.About 40% of the pregnant teenagers chose to have an abortion
D.A recent poll showed that less than half of the respondents supported the amendment答案：C解析：
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第19题：
问答题◆Topic 4: A Year of Economic Recovery Questions for Reference: 1. Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. What was the goal of the annual GDP growth rate set by the Chinese Government? 2. This recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. The major investment was put in infrastructure construction. Could you explain what infrastructure means? Name and describe one or two instances of infrastructure construction in 2009. 3. The economic recovery in 2009 has also improved the life of ordinary Chinese people. Say something about how you and your family, or your relatives or friends, have benefited from this economic recovery?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is…My registration number is…My topic is: A Year of Economic Recovery.
Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. Judging from the relevant economic data, we can see clear signals that China’s economic recovery is accelerating and broadening and some of the key indicators beat market expectations successfully, which has helped China win applause from home and abroad. Those people who were once showing much worry and concern over China’s economic development are now changing their mind and feel confident again.
It is not difficult to figure out how great efforts the government has made to ease the situation and maintain social stability over the past year. Many people insist that this recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. It was adopted right after the outbreak of the financial crisis and was soon put into operation. The government also adopted many other pro-growth economic policies such as expanding the “home appliances to the countryside” program. The quick implementation of the stimulus package successfully reversed the downward trend of the economy and the quarterly GDP growth picked up remarkably. A rainbow of recovery shows up after the financial storm. Many people believe that so far, this is the world’s most effective economic stimulus program. And with the effective implementation of all these policies and measures, we can find everywhere that the people’s lives have been gradually improved.
However, as one economist from the Asian Development Bank said, the Chinese government should get ready to deal with more difficult tasks. It is through the economic stimulus plan that Chinese have managed to overcome the crisis in such a short period of time. However, the more severe challenges could be waiting for them. Thus more efforts should be made to promote the Chinese economy’s sustained growth.解析： 暂无解析 -
第20题：
单选题Which of the following is true?AMany immigrants claim much more benefits than the locals.
BAll research findings show that the competition from unskilled immigrants depresses the wages of unskilled locals.
CMigrants into rich countries tend to send cash back to their families and have become a drain on the public purse.
DDiasporas help rich countries establish business ties with emerging markets in their home countries.
正确答案： D解析：
文章第八段提到通过连接西方和“emerging markets”，“Diasporas”加速富裕国家经济发展。第六段提到移民帮助“companies in their host country operate in their home country”，而D项移民帮助富国在本国新兴市场发展业务正是结合了以上两句话，因此D为正确选项。虽然文章第七段提到“so many migrants claim welfare they are a drain on the public purse”。但是随后作者又提到这个观点“is usually not true”。而A项说许多移民要求比当地人获得更多福利是不正确的。C项后半句说移民已经成为“a drain on the public purse”也是错误的。文章第七段最后提到虽然一些研究表明来自“unskilled immigrants”的竞争压低了“unskilled locals”的工资，但是这种影响“to be small”或者“non-existent”因此B项不正确。 -
第21题：
单选题What was the impact of the currency crisis that broke out in Thailand in 1997?AEmerging markets had no confidence in their economic growth.
BForeign capital continued to flow into emerging markets at a slower rate.
CInternational investors profited a lot from emerging markets.
DThere was a sudden outflow of foreign capital from emerging markets.
正确答案： A解析：
根据录音可知，1997年泰国的货币危机爆发，国际投资者失去了对新兴市场的信心，以至于外资，特别是银行贷款和间接投资突然放弃了这些市场(foreign capital, particularly bank loans and portfolio investment, abruptly ran out of these markets)，由此可知影响就是外资突然从新兴市场流出。 -
第22题：
单选题Which statement about diesel engine combustion is true?（）ACombustion does not begin until the piston starts down on the power stroke
BMaximum combustion pressure is reached before TDC
CTurbulence in the cylinder causes a delay in ignition
DMaximum cylinder firing pressure is not developed until the piston passes TDC
正确答案： A解析： 暂无解析 -
第23题：
单选题Which of the following aspects is not what an economic union concerns？（）Acommon currency
Bharmonized tax rates
Charmonized tax rate structures
Dcommon political policy
正确答案： B解析： 暂无解析